The sky is gloomy and the spring rain is endless.
The sergeants gathered on the school grounds, chills soaking into their skin.
Zhao Heng and six other people were detained in front of the sergeants and under the high platform.
Gu Zhengchen climbed up to the high platform, looked at the 5,600 sergeants lined up neatly, with cold eyes, and shouted in a deep voice: "Many of you don't know me, it doesn't matter, from now on you can see clearly and remember, I - —Gu Zhengchen, the governor of Jurongwei, your chief! I have the final say when Jurongwei responds!"
Zhenfu!
The sergeants looked at the young man on the stage with some disbelief.
He is not as rough as a general, nor as powerful as a general. He is so weak that he doesn't even dare to kill a chicken.
Gu Zhengchen's eyes swept across the sergeants. Although they did not speak, he could still feel that there was no enthusiastic support or excited expectations, but instead suspicion, contempt, and confusion.
What I doubt is my ability.
What you despise is your own personality.
What is confusing is Lao Zhu’s arrangement.
Gu Zhengchen took a step forward and said in a slightly louder voice: "I know you may be dissatisfied and unwilling to be ridden by a scholar, but have you ever thought about why the wise and powerful Ming Emperor handed over Jurong Guards? I am not any of you, because you are not stupid, because you have no brains!"
The atmosphere of the group of sergeants became disordered, and everyone's face turned red. They were really unwilling to be humiliated like this!
Dou Qiao, a grumpy Baihu, stood up and shouted: "Zhen Fu, you can't say that to us, we won't agree!"
"Yes, I won't agree!"
A few voices came out from the sergeants.
Zhao Hailou stood up and roared: "Dou Woodcutter, you fucking dare to question Gu Zhenfu's words. I am convinced. If you dare to disobey, you are going to get beaten, right?"
Dou Qiao shouted angrily: "I'm not stupid!"
Gu Zhengchen stopped Zhao Hailou, looked at Dou Qiao, and nodded slightly: "Okay, you're not stupid, then tell me how many steps are there from the school ground to the east gate, and how long can it take to get there at the fastest time?"
Dou Qiao was stunned. How many steps? How do I know how many steps? As for how long, it probably won't take long, half a quarter of an hour?
Gu Zhengchen looked at Dou Qiao who could not answer, and asked again: "How many steps are there from the foot of Minghe Mountain to the Yamen Office on the top of Minghe Mountain? How long does it take to deliver the message? How long does it take to issue the most urgent security and combat orders from the Yamen Office?" Can it be sent to the military camp?"
Dou Qiao shouted unconvinced: "I don't know how many steps to go up, but I know that it will not take more than thirty breaths to get to the government office. When the order is sent to the military camp, it will take about fifty breaths."
Gu Zhengchen looked at Dou Qiao's proud expression, looked at the other sergeants, and asked: "Which of you agrees with what he said, come out!"
Wow!
A group of people came out.
It seems that Dou Qiao's statement has won everyone's approval.
Gu Zhengchen looked at everyone and sighed: "I don't believe you are stupid. The most urgent order was issued from the mountain top government office. Who told you that you need fifty breaths? Zhao Hailou, tell them what they should do and how long it will take! "
Zhao Hailou stepped forward and shouted loudly: "Recalling the town and Fu, emergency alert and battle, when the beacon fire on the top of the mountain is lit, and the fire breaks out, the sergeant enters battle preparations, and it can be conveyed in three breaths!"
Gu Zhengchen looked at Dou Qiao and then at the sergeants who stood up: "Why, you have all forgotten the emergency warning in the army. Are you saying that you are stupid and wrong? Dou Qiao, if you are not convinced, then I will ask You, where is the nearest river to the military camp? If the military camp catches fire, where to get water? If you can’t answer, let’s try another one. If there is an earthquake in Minghe Mountain and countless houses collapse, would you go to save your wife and children first? brother?"
Dou Qiao opened and closed his mouth, not knowing how to answer.
Gu Zhengchen waved his hand and asked everyone to return to the queue, and then shouted: "I want to tell you that the reason why the emperor set up the Jurong Guard and handed you over to me is because the Jurong Guard is responsible for the protection of a group of craftsmen. And these craftsmen will improve firearms in Minghe Mountain! Many of you have seen fire guns and even operated general cannons, but in my opinion, fire guns, general cannons, and bowl-mouth cannons are all too weak. , too bad!”
"What I want is a firearm, a blunderbuss that can shoot fast, accurately and far, a magical machine cannon that can hit five miles away and severely damage the cavalry on a large scale! Jurong Mingheshan is a new type of Ming Dynasty weapon The starting point of firearms, the emperor has ordered me to list this place as an absolutely forbidden place! Without my permission, the emperor's will and warrant, even the Prime Minister Zhongshu and the Duke of Wei can't enter this place!"
The research on firearms cannot be hidden from the sergeants of Jurong Guard, not only because firearms research is very popular, and firearms testing inevitably requires the sergeants to give feedback on the operation, but also because firearms were not a highly confidential matter before Gu Zhengchen, and no one knew about it. There are few, but there are many who know how to take care of things...
It is worth mentioning that the Ming Dynasty Guards itself had the authority to manufacture gunpowder and firearms. The imperial court allowed the guards to recruit craftsmen to make their own firearms and gunpowder.
This is not an exaggeration, it is a fact.
Although firearms did not play a dominant role in the founding wars, Xu Da prepared a large number of firearms for many large-scale wars, such as the battle against Chen Youliang at Poyang Lake, the battle against Zhang Shicheng, and even Dadu. Unfortunately, they were not used in the end. Emperor Yuan Shun fled directly...
Even the prime minister and the duke are not allowed to enter!
The soldiers looked at Gu Zhengchen, their initial contempt slowly fading away, replaced by respect.
There are many rough men in the army, and rough men admire strong and tyrannical people. How can a person who dares to block the door of the prime minister and the Duke of the country not be strong?
Gu Zhengchen looked at everyone and said in a deep voice: "The new firearms will change future wars. The cavalry of Beiyuan will tremble because of the new firearms. After the new firearms are developed, the Ming Dynasty will eliminate the most threatening enemy! And this is where it all begins. , it’s the Jurong Guard, the Minghe Mountain you guard! Do you think we should protect this place?”
"Should!"
"louder please!"
"Should!"
The Jurong Guards sergeants shouted in unison.
Gu Zhengchen pointed at Zhao Heng and others: "But some people neglected their duties, defied the majesty of the military order, and openly gathered for gambling! Now I am going to carry out the military order and cut off their hands as a warning to others. Zhao Hailou, do you think we should do it?" "
Zhao Hailou shivered and looked at Gu Zhengchen in embarrassment.
Gu Zhenfu, how do I answer this? You are the one who wants to chop off your hand. Why are you still asking me if it’s time for me to chop off my hand? Do you mean that?
Zhao Hailou finally came to his senses, lifted up his clothes, knelt down, and shouted loudly: "Gu Zhenfu, Zhao Heng, Wang Jiu and other six people gathered together for gambling and violated the military order. Their hands must be chopped off according to the order! It's just that - Zhao Heng and others After all, this is their first offender, and they have repented. In addition, they have also fought in the north and south. Although they have no great military exploits, they still have hard work. I would like to ask the governor to show your kindness and spare them once!"
When Wang Liang saw this, he knelt down and begged for mercy: "Zhenfu, Zhao Heng is just passing by for a while, not to mention that these few people just hide gambling equipment and have no gambling money. For the sake of their regret, give them a chance."
Gu Zhengchen glanced at Wang Liang and said, Okay, just reduce gambling to hiding gambling equipment, and the crime will be much lighter.
"You have hidden gambling equipment and no gambling money?"
Gu Zhengchen asked with a cold face.
Seeing hope, Zhao Heng and others quickly begged, saying that they only hid the gambling equipment, did not gather for gambling, and did not take the sergeant's money.
Gu Zhengchen thought of the money in the tent and took a deep breath: "Although there is no gambling money, hiding gambling equipment secretly means that you have gambling intentions and intend to gather for gambling! This case is not allowed, let alone condoned! Who can guarantee that the six of them will come back again?" It's not a gamble, Zhao Hailou, do you dare to guarantee it? Wang Liang, do you dare to do it? Which of you dares to guarantee it?"
"I, I guarantee it!"
Mei Hong stood up.
Zhao Heng and others were shocked. He had often bullied Mei Hong, but at this juncture, not only did he not add insult to injury, he even stood up to vouch for himself!
Mei Hong looked at Gu Zhengchen, took off his armor and shirt, exposed his chest and back, and shouted into the cold rain and wind: "Gu Zhenfu, I, Mei Hong, am willing to lead the flogging and guarantee Zhao Heng's future." No more gambling!"
Gu Zhengchen stared at Mei Hong and shook his head: "Your guarantee alone is not enough."
"I guarantee it too!"
Ding Wu came out, took off his armor and clothes, shivered from the cold, and said with unclear teeth: "I, Ding Wu, am willing to be whipped and guarantee that Zhao Heng will never gamble again in the future!"
"There is also the last general Zhao Hailou!"
"Wang Liang!"
"Dou Qiao!"
"..."
A breath of air condensed in the sky above Jurong Guard. Whether they knew Zhao Heng and others or not, they all stood up at this moment.
For the sake of their comrades, they are willing to accept the punishment!
Gu Zhengchen admired these rough guys. They had the blood and responsibility of soldiers. However, military prestige must be established and punishments must be meted out.
"Zhao Heng, Wang Jiu... the six of you, for hiding gambling equipment and violating military orders, should have your hands chopped off! However, all the soldiers in the army removed your armor and clothes for the six of you. I am willing to be flogged in exchange for your hands, and guarantee that you will never gamble again in the future. ! That’s the case!”
Gu Zhengchen said, unbuttoning his clothes and exposing his chest in front of the horrified eyes of all the soldiers.
"Gu Zhenfu can't do it!"
Zhao Hailou and Wang Liang's eyes were red.
Dou Qiao's breathing became rapid, and the other sergeants even shed tears.
Gu Zhengchen threw the clothes to Zhang Pei, looked at Zhao Heng and others, and shouted: "I am the governor of Jurong Guard. Since the entire army is willing to vouch for it, then I will also vouch for you once! Each person will receive ten Whip, start with me! Zhao Hailou, take action!"
"Gu Zhenfu..."
"Excuting an order!"
Zhao Hailou took the sergeant's long whip, looked at Gu Zhengchen's thin body, his eyes were red, and he couldn't do anything.
"Can you be smarter, like a girl, and do it!"
Gu Zhengchen angrily scolded Zhao Hailou.
Zhao Hailou raised his arm and wiped his eyes, grasped the whip and raised it high, and said in a tragic voice: "Whoever dares to gamble again in Jurong Guard in the future, I will be his mortal enemy!"
Snapped!
The whip fell, and a trace of blood immediately appeared.
Gu Zhengchen gritted his teeth and almost fainted from the pain.
Damn it, in order to win over, to gain prestige, and to make these rough guys surrender, I really spent a lot of money!
