Chapter 654: Punishment before and after

readx; Zhu Youzhen enforced the law like a mountain, and beheaded Yang Maolin, the battalion commander who insulted the people's daughters, to show the public, which caused a great shock in the third regiment of the Qin soldiers. Pen ~ Fun ~ Pavilion www.biquge.info Because since the establishment of Qin Bing, although there have been occasional violations of military discipline such as fighting and stealing chickens from ordinary people, the circumstances are not too serious, and the maximum responsibility for twenty military sticks is over.

The case of Yang Maolin was actually the first death penalty among the Qin soldiers, and the perpetrator was a battalion commander in a high position, which of course caused great repercussions among the officers and soldiers. There are those who clap their hands and say that they are happy, there are those who are uneasy, and there are also those who can't figure it out and feel that the punishment is too severe.

Faced with the commotion of the soldiers, Zhu Youzhen knew that he had to untie the knots in their thoughts, otherwise it would be difficult to convince the public. So he stood up and said loudly: "This king knows that Yang Maolin has been beheaded, and many people are still unconvinced, but they don't dare to say it. But this king wants to ask you, why did you join the Qin soldiers? And for whom? ”

The whole city suddenly fell silent, and everyone was pondering Zhu Youzhen's question in their hearts. Zhu Youzhen looked around the audience and continued: "You don't have to say those beautiful words like 'serving the imperial court' and 'defending His Highness'. I, Zhu Youzhen, am not your relative, why do you want to die for me? If the court doesn't benefit you, why should you work for him? ”

As soon as these words came out, the audience was shocked. In fact, Zhu Youzhen's two rhetorical questions are also questions that plague many people's hearts, but such a question is really "rebellious", and no one usually dares to say it. But Zhu Youzhen actually said it in front of the public, especially since he himself was the king of Qin, and he didn't say it to himself, but asked questions from the perspective of ordinary soldiers, which made people feel shocked and at the same time, it also added a sense of identity.

"A lot of people join the army just to make ends meet." Zhu Youzhen saw that the audience was listening carefully, so he continued to follow his own train of thought, "This is not wrong, as the so-called 'erect the recruitment flag, you have your own food people', and being a soldier is indeed a soldier who can get food and salary. But there are so many officials and soldiers in the country, and even thieves and bandits, to put it bluntly, they all earn food and salary by playing with their lives, why don't you choose them, but choose to join the Qin soldiers? What is the difference between Qin Bing and them? ”

Seeing that the army was contemplating and pondering, Zhu Youzhen deliberately paused for a while before continuing: "Is it because the Qin soldiers' food and salary are high?" Yes, Qin Bing's monthly salary for an ordinary soldier is ten taels, which is indeed much higher than that of ordinary officers and soldiers. But think about it, the officials and soldiers often oppress the people, kill the good and take the lead, and always run away when they see the thieves, can we Qin soldiers? Not to mention thieves and bandits, if you are lucky, you can grab a lot of money at once. In this way, compared with food and salary alone, Qin Bing may not be able to compare with others. So why did you join the Qin soldiers? ”

"It's to protect my family and protect my father!" Some of the soldiers shouted.

"That's right! This sentence goes to the root. Zhu Youzhen said loudly, "Each of us wants to protect our families, but one person's strength is too weak, so we have to join the army." With an army, the country can be defended; When the country is peaceful, every family can be at peace, this is a very simple truth. Our Qin soldiers come from the common people, and we usually rely on the people for support, and our only purpose can only be to protect the people from the slaughter of gangsters and aliens. But if someone completely violates the purpose of the Qin soldiers, eats the common people, drinks the common people, and in turn harms the common people, do you think such a person is considered to eat inside and out, is it considered ungrateful, does it count the classics and forgets his ancestors, and does he count his conscience to let the dog eat it? ”

"Yang Maolin has lost his conscience, he should be killed!" At this time, most of the soldiers figured it out and spontaneously raised their arms and shouted.

"Of course, Yang Maolin has made a lot of military exploits, and no one can deny this." Zhu Youzhen said sadly, "But merit is merit, and sin is sin, and the two cannot be offset." If you can, could it be said that Lang Zhong saved a person's life yesterday and can kill someone today? ”

This vivid and accurate metaphor made many people laugh heartily: "Of course not!" ”

"That's right!" Zhu Youzhen continued, "Everyone sees Yang Maolin's merits, so he became the battalion commander and was awarded the rank of captain. But he didn't cherish his hard-won honor, thinking that he could do whatever he wanted if he had military exploits, so he relaxed his requirements for himself and finally committed an unforgivable sin! Everyone should ask themselves, do you have such wrong and dangerous thoughts? If there is, repent and reform quickly, and it is not too late to make amends; If you let it go, Yang Maolin's lessons are here, who wants to learn from him, just learn! ”

Many people lowered their heads in shame, they also had big and small problems, and even violated military regulations, but they were not as serious as Yang Maolin.

"Killing Yang Maolin, this king is also very sad." Zhu Youzhen said slowly, "He also has a wife and children, and now he has become an orphan and a widow, isn't it pitiful!" But who can blame for this? He can only blame himself! This king strictly enforced the law and killed him today, also to punish the former and the latter, and to cure the sick and save people. If everyone learns the lesson of Yang Maolin and strictly abides by military discipline from now on, such a tragedy can be avoided. Think about your own family, and then think about the people who want you to protect, what to do, decide for yourself! ”

"Your Highness!" As soon as the words fell, Hao Yongzhong knelt down with a plop, and said with tears in his eyes, "Yang Maolin has already subdued the law, but the last general is not strict in governing the army, and it is difficult to escape the responsibility, I beg His Highness to punish him heavily!" ”

"Of course you have a responsibility." Inspector Zhu You sighed and said, "But this king has a greater responsibility!" It is because I attach too much importance to military affairs and neglect the ideological and political education of officers and men that has brought about today's bitter fruits. To be punished, from the king's punishment! ”

As soon as he said that, he turned around and knelt down at Xiao Feng, who was in a trance and had tears on his face, and said with tears in his eyes: "No matter what I do now, I can't make up for the damage to the girl, I'm really ashamed!" I made amends to the girl! ”

As he spoke, he kowtowed to Xiaofeng heavily! bluffed Wang San and Xiaofeng hurriedly knelt on the ground, kowtowing again and again and crying: "Your Highness has killed the grass people!" It all depends on His Royal Highness, the grievances of the grass people can get snow, His Royal Highness is a thousand years old! ”

Hao Yongzhong also burst into tears, ringing his head one after another, howling and pleading: "Your Highness loves the people like a son and enforces the law like a mountain, and I am convicted!" His Royal Highness Chitose, Chitose, Chitose! ”

The officers and men of the whole army also knelt down together, and pleaded like a tsunami: "Your Highness Chitose, Chitose, Chitose!" ”