"But there is no way. Life is full of accidents, and I became your commander by accident."
Han Du said while walking slowly on the wooden platform.
The soldiers below who were listening to Han Du's lecture clearly heard a whisper when they heard that Han Du was a scholar and a former civil servant. The soldiers were very curious about Han Du, a civil servant, becoming their commander.
When Xu Chengfei saw that the soldiers below were commotion, he was about to reprimand them. But Han Du was one step ahead and waved his hand to stop him.
It's better to have discussions. It's much better to have discussions than to look lifeless just now.
When the soldiers had enough discussion, Han Du continued: "But since I have taken the position of commander, I will be responsible for you, and you must obey my orders."
The soldiers regained their numb expressions again and showed no reaction to Han Du's words.
"I know that the new general has just arrived. If he wants to command you like a finger, he needs to subdue you." Han Du curled his lips and said indifferently.
Xu Chengfei glanced at Han Du in surprise. There are three things a new official should do when he takes office, and the same goes for a new general. It's just that the general's appointment is not to set fire, but to establish his authority. Only by establishing absolute authority among the army can the army be commanded and mobilized.
But it's one thing to know, and it's another thing to say it like Han Du.
"There are many ways. How about picking two thorns and whipping them out to scare the monkeys? How about making you wake up earlier than chickens and going to bed later than dogs every day and drill you endlessly? How about strictly enforcing military laws and killing one or two Come and sacrifice your head to the flag, I won’t list these generals one by one.”
Listening to Han Du's words, the soldiers below became commotion again. But this time it calmed down faster than before, and it returned to the appearance of a pool of stagnant water.
"But don't worry, I won't do these things. But you also know that I am a scholar after all. Therefore, if you want to be my soldier, the first requirement is to be literate."
As soon as Han Du finished speaking, the soldiers below burst into an uproar. Not only them, but also Xu Chengfei on the side couldn't stand it.
Originally, Xu Chengfei was told by Cao Guogong that Han Du would not lead troops and that he should help him more. Xu Chengfei also made up his mind to help Han Du. Han Du wanted to establish his authority, even if it meant whipping a few thorns or even cutting off a few heads, Xu Chengfei was determined to help Han Du accomplish it.
But he didn't expect that Han Du would go to the soldiers to learn how to read. Even Xu Chengfei couldn't bear this.
Said: "General, all the soldiers learned are the fighting methods on the battlefield. I'm afraid there is no need to be literate." Xu Chengfei thought that soldiers should be able to draw knives and kill people. What's the point of being literate? What a waste of time. Even if Han Du is a civil servant, we can't ask all the soldiers to learn literacy just because of this. Isn't this the opposite?
Han Du shook his head, "I think it is necessary."
Seeing that Xu Chengfei wanted to refute, Han Du suddenly asked: "Are you literate?"
Xu Chengfei was stunned for a moment and replied: "The last general will be literate."
"Isn't this right?" Han Du spread his hands, "Why can you read and write but they can't? What does that military law say?"
Xu Chengfei was speechless by Han Du. There was no military law that said soldiers should not be literate. But when he first learned to read, it was because his boss saw that he was smarter and asked him to start learning. There is no such thing as Han Du, who requires everyone to be literate as soon as they come.
Han Du ignored Xu Chengfei and took out the simplified Chinese Thousand-Character Text that he had prepared. He waved it towards the people below and said, "My general's requirements are not high. You only need to know the thousand-character text of this Thousand-Character Text." If you read a word, you have passed the test. In addition, all centurions listen to the order. Each centurion must not only give the general a hundred people under your command, but also help them become literate. If there is anything that cannot be completed, the general will do it. Just ask the centurion."
No matter how loud Han Du shouted on the stage or how harsh his tone, the people below did not react at all and were lifeless. In fact, the effect is not as good as it was just now.
At this time, Han Du realized. It turns out that it was not that the generals in the past who used people's heads to establish their authority were cruel, but that if they were not so, they would not be able to establish their authority. If a general has no prestige, no matter how loud he speaks, he will pollute the air.
Seeing that the scene was extremely cold, Xu Chengfei immediately came out to help Han Du out of the siege.
He yelled and asked: "Didn't you hear what the general said? Centurion?"
Xu Chengfei still has prestige in Shanziying. As soon as he spoke, the centurion below immediately responded.
"Yes~"
"Got it~"
"Know~"
It's just that the responses were in twos and threes, which seemed a bit weak.
Xu Chengfei sighed inwardly when he saw this. It's not that I don't want to help him, it's just that the general is too stretched to help him.
His eyes widened, and he was about to yell again. But Han De waved his hand to stop him, and Xu Chengfei looked at Han Du in confusion.
Han Du looked at the soldiers in the audience with a smile and said: "I have said that since I have become your commander, I will be responsible for you. From today on, I will ensure that you have meat every day."
Is there meat to eat every meal?
Hearing this, everyone turned their attention to Han Du.
Although it is said that soldiers receive royal rations, they are usually given empty pay by the generals and are deducted at every level. It would be great if these soldiers could have enough to eat. How dare they expect to eat meat? What's more, Han Du said they would eat meat every day. Isn't this general just teasing them?
Han Du ignored everyone's suspicious glances and continued: "Of course, the general also has requirements for eating meat. It is not possible for everyone to eat meat easily. Those who can eat meat every day must be a few of you. people."
With Han Du's explanation, the eyes of the people below shone. If General Han directly said that he wanted all of them to eat meat every time he arrived, they would definitely think that Han Du was bragging and teasing them. But if only a few of them can eat meat, it is not impossible. Is everything General Han said true?
Thinking of this, everyone's hearts were filled with enthusiasm. They looked at Han Du expectantly and listened carefully to Han Du's words.
"Then who can't eat meat and who can eat meat?" Looking at the expectant eyes of everyone, Han Du smiled slightly and reached out to pat the Thousand-Character Inscription on his hand several times. "It's very simple. From today on, you will be divided into teams of one hundred people, led by centurions. There will be a total of sixteen teams."
