"Major General Judge Major General, this is very appropriate. His Majesty Cohen had already found a comfortable chair, put himself on it first, and then ordered the guards: "Go and bring the prisoners up." ”

Two burly soldiers carried a middle-aged man with his hands tied behind his back, and rushed up the stairs to the platform. After standing upright, one of the soldiers grabbed the captive by the hair and showed his face to those present.

The prisoners had long since been stripped of their uniforms, and the only remaining underwear was tattered, and the skin from head to toe was either red and swollen or bruised, apparently cared for by many soldiers. A face is clean, and the facial features are still upright, but unfortunately the little blood drawn from the corners of the mouth destroys the overall beauty.

In the eyes of everyone, the captive gasped slightly, looked indifferent, and glanced at everyone with contemptuous eyes...... Soon he understood his situation, and his gaze became sharp, directly covering the black-haired and black-eyed Cohen.

Cohen sat quietly, not at all anxious, as if he had treated the captive as an ordinary piece of sand in his field of vision.

"There's nothing Yan zhòng's injury, right?" Seeing that His Majesty really didn't come forward, Carlos had to start work by himself, he stepped forward first, and asked with concern: "Commander-in-Chief of the Major General of the Combat Supervision Team, you might want to stand by yourself, right?"

"A small injury, it's nothing. The captive replied contemptuously, his steady gaze still fixed on his target.

"Yes, tough enough. Carlos raised his head at the soldiers escorting the captives: "Let him kneel and reply." ”

The knee was kicked, and the captive's knee slammed into the floor, and the floor "slammed". The captives also set their sights on Carlos—this was his current opponent.

"Your name, rank, position, and knowledge of Lu Man. Tell me all about it. Carlos still smiled: "Say it's important." ”

The captive smiled proudly.

"High-ranking officers. It's a nobleman, isn't it?" Carlos took a chair, "I don't need to warn you of the mixed up from the army—what are the consequences of delaying the greeting." ”

"Since you are also a major general. Although he was kneeling on the floor, the captive tried to raise his gaze: "Then you should also know how I will answer you." ”

"In fact, what you know, we don't necessarily know, what is the value of that little thing in your head so far that the war has been going on?" Carlos laughed: "How can I say that you are also an officer with a name and surname, I just go through the motions." If someone accidentally asks in the future. If you can get by on face, you can make a ...... It's all the same in the hands of the army. ”

"Then we don't have much to say......"

"Frankly, I don't have much to say to you. Carlos put away his smile and said mercilessly, "It's been a bit since you were captured, and I've heard that you've been beaten by the crowd." If you don't have anything to say to us, why don't you kill yourself? We're watching over you, but there's always a chance for you to bite your tongue and hit the wall, right? If that's the case, we'll all be embarrassed. ”

"If you don't have anything to say to me, why did you bring me here?" the captive laughed: "I've heard about the Kaeda family's methods of coercing confessions, and I want to know how long I can last." ”

"As I said earlier, it is not worth using coercion on you in the current situation. Carlos replied to him in a flat tone: "You and I are both soldiers. Because you fought well in the previous battle, I left a chance for you to speak. If you really don't want to say anything. We're not reluctant either. ”

The captive froze slightly, and then snorted lightly: "When did the Kaida Army come out with a righteous and awe-inspiring figure?"

"I, a righteous and awe-inspiring man, have been in the Qeda Army all along, but you only find out now. I'm not surprised that you're in such a filthy environment—wait. Carlos signed a letter from the herald, then turned to say, "Our usual approach to enemy generals is simple: the enemy's record is used to determine the treatment of their commanders—if your troops are in ruins, you will be executed by a new recruit with a chicken-killing sword." "So what about me now? I was slaughtered by you with the sword technique of killing dragons? Isn't it all a death?

"When you are slaughtered, at least you can wear neat clothes and meet your family if you can. Carlos replied solemnly: "Of course, you can't ask for someone to watch the ceremony. ”

"I haven't heard of anyone who falls into the hands of the Kaida family to have decency, and your deception is not very clever. ”

This time, Karos used a contemptuous tone: "Lies and deception are the patent of your master, do you think that the soldiers in the Al Qeda army who stand up to the sky and the earth are the same as your master?"

"No matter how bad His Majesty's reputation is, he is still an emperor who is willing to protect us with his life, and no matter how deceit and lies, he should treat the enemy in this way!" the captive retorted: "And you, what soldiers who stand up to the sky, are but butchers!"

Carlos raised his hand to stop the soldiers who were about to beat people, and stared at the captives with fierce eyes: "Lu Man plotted against the king, subverted the empire, and put the people in dire straits! Do you think what Lu Man did was correct? You should know how many civilians died and how many families were torn apart in just one holy capital!"

"Yes, we are rebelling, but we are overthrowing the rule of the Xia Mai family, not traitors to the country!"

"What a new statement, rebellion but not a traitor to the state—are you still of sound mind? Don't you blush when you say such far-fetched words?"

The captives raised their heads and shouted unwillingly: "Could it be that the Xia Mai family is the state? When did the Sibia Empire become the private property of the Xia Mai family? Since the Xia Mai family became a royal family, as long as it is in its bloodline, it is inherently privileged...... Even if you are a stupid talent, as long as you happen to be born in the right place, you can enjoy it! If the Xia Mai family is really virtuous, how can I be left alone in my family? Shouldn't such a royal family be opposed? What if you kill me? If there is an afterlife, I will still follow His Majesty Lu Man!"

"The will is very resolute!" Carlos nodded noncommittally: "There are very few examples of your die-hard loyalty, and it can be compiled into the academy textbook and be vigilant by the world." ”

"It doesn't matter. Anyway, I can't help you in your hands. The captive looked at Carlos. He laughed in a trembling voice: "Orthodoxy and dynasties are all liars -- what is the good way of the Xiamai Dynasty that you flaunt? If they hadn't destroyed many forces four hundred years ago, they would have been where they are today? For the sake of the people? The people are just an add-on to the struggle for hegemony. After killing it cleanly, it grows like a weed like a weed after more than ten years......"

"Four hundred years ago, the empire was destroyed by the demons, and the nobles quarreled with each other, and the people were struggling to make a living! The Xia Mai family relied on brave martial arts and benevolent government to calm the chaos, started from scratch, and relied on their own efforts for more than ten generations to establish a prosperous empire. Carlos looked back at the captives with a firm gaze: "The people know the merits, and I can announce your words to the world." Let the people judge for themselves. ”

"How can the ignorant people understand this? they only need clothes and food!" the captives showed no weakness: "It's a pity that His Majesty Ruman's great deeds have been ruined in your hands! Kaida should be grateful!"

"That's the difference, do you think everyone in this world wants to be an emperor? For our emperor, being an emperor is a painful thing. Carlos laughed heartily: "Open your little eyes and see! Whose hands are you defeated! Won't you panic when you are defeated by the most despised people?"

"I'm not convinced!"

"Whether you accept it or not, you won't have a chance to do it all over again anyway. Do you hear the cheers? The general offensive is almost over, the end of the whole war of rebellion, and the end of your life. Nothing to gain from this meeting with you. I'm sorry. Carlos took a few steps back and forth: "You just said that people who disobey the royal family are inherently privileged, right? If you and your master really think that the Xia Mai family is not qualified to sit on the throne." Yes, but you'll have to prove that you're better than the Xia Mai family. Don't you think that the people only need clothes and food, and nothing is orthodox or the like? Maybe you are right, but your master has not satisfied the fools of your mouth. ”

"In time, we will be much stronger than the Xia Mai family! It's a pity that we are useless, but we let the Kaida family take advantage of ......"

"Then there is no way, now that we have won, it shows that the Kaida family is more qualified to do these things than your master. If you really can't balance it in your heart, it's better for your master to rebel against the Xia Mai family, and for the Kaida family to rebel against your master. Shaking his head contemptuously, Carlos said to the soldiers escorting the captive: "Take him to the military judge, and take him into custody first." ”

As soon as the captives were escorted down, the wing commander in charge of directing the battle rushed into the building.

"Report to Your Majesty, we have taken the palace, except for the palace gate, the rebels are weakly defended, and all the main officials have been poisoned in the main hall. The captain said eagerly, "But we can't find Luman." ”

Cohen turned his head to look at the co-captain, "Are you sure he didn't run away?"

"No! Our intelligence agents have been keeping an eye on him, but the intelligence officer in charge of the intermediary liaison has also been poisoned, so he has lost contact for the time being. ”

Cohen thought for a moment, "The Holy Capital has been completely taken, right?"

"Yes!"

"Then there aren't many places for Luman to go......" Cohen replied lightly, "Wait! ”

The sky was filled with smoke and the streets were noisy, and after a moderate number of troops entered the Holy Capital, the Kaida Army closed the four gates.

Soldiers like wolves and tigers with guides conduct a large search throughout the city. Don't let go of any rebels, carefully search every city, every street, every house, every corner!

"The Kaida family purge the rebellion - open the door!"

"Everyone is lined up in the corner - take out the household registration!"

"Where's the head of the household—fuck your face against the wall!"

"What is this? Kitchen knife? Fuck you! You cut bread with an arm-and-a-half-long knife -- take it away!"

"Where did this armor come from? Where did the blood on it come from? Is this the insignia of a national thief - you belong to a group of rebels!"

In order to cope with the search after the Battle of the Holy Capital, the logistics department of the Al Qeda Army prepared short ropes for twenty wagons, but the officers clearly underestimated the severity of the situation, and there were many civilians in the Holy Capital who sympathized with the rebels and even colluded with them, and these ropes were quickly used up to tie people.

Fortunately, the soldiers of the law enforcement regiment who came later still had a unique skill, so half of the people kneeling on the street had their hands tied behind their backs, and the other half were unlucky. The joints of both hands were twisted and dislocated alive. These unfortunate bastards were sweating wet with pain – and once again, they learned a truth. No one can expect to be treated well in the hands of the army.

This kind of large-scale purge could easily cause panic, and the Holy Capital City once again sounded a series of cries.

"I'm not a rebel...... Please spare me, I just bought a knife!"

"Father, please don't arrest my father! My family runs a pawnshop, so it's not strange to have armor!"

"Let's be reasonable! The rebels are the people, we are looking forward to it day and night, but we didn't expect the Kaida family to arrest people indiscriminately!"

In the face of these pleas, the soldiers who had not yet recovered from the state of war were simply indifferent. They only admit one reason in their hearts, the commander's order is higher than one qiē, and nothing can interrupt their determination to carry out the order. It is very common for civilians to be punched and kicked, and many people are beaten to the point that their noses and faces are swollen, and they roll helplessly between the rubble.

To be sure, in the holy capital, where the rebels are their stronghold, it is inevitable that ordinary residents will have some dealings with the rebels.

Of course, as a regime that has been in place for a while, the rebels will have a certain popular base, no matter how bad they may be.

And the Kaida family wants to enter the holy capital safely. Then the people who support the rebels must be dug up – yes, it's not an act of mercy. But it's a wise choice.

But after all, the Kaida family is a famous family, and they will not kill indiscriminately. This is just a large-scale primary, and after all the suspects have been identified, the intelligence system that has been lurking in the local area for a long time has sent people to identify them, and no one knows the situation in their jurisdiction better than these intelligence officers.

The beggars who used to live on the streets, or the fierce and ruthless hooligans, changed into military uniforms and appeared in front of the civilians with dog-like knives on their waists. The civilians watched in amazement as they approached them, speechless in astonishment.

They took the pamphlets and read them one by one.

"This is a restaurant, and I was forced to buy this armor by the rebel deserters this morning, and there is no problem. ”

"This family of six, two of whom died in the chaos of the Holy Capital, hated the rebels to the bone, and there was no problem. ”

"It's all right for these people to run inns—I said, madam, don't beat a poor beggar with a stick next time you meet him. ”

The intelligence officers were followed by the internal affairs officials, and after determining the innocence of the family, they would immediately issue a new household registration for the family, and for those whose joints were twisted and dislocated, they would also give three copper plates of consolation. Although it was only three copper plates, plus a "offense", it meant that the family was recognized by the Al Qaeda regime since then.

So the residents who were still cursing in their hearts a moment ago quickly began to be grateful to Dade again.

"Ouch, sir, we're meeting again. From time to time, intelligence officers would pick up residents who were really pro-rebel: "I remember your son mixed well with the rebels!

"The military master is gracious......"

"Don't beg me, you have something to say to the military judge. Remember, this is a traitor. ”

Soldiers rushed over, drew a circle on the faces of the identified rebels with paint-stained pens, tied them up again, and escorted them outside the city to await interrogation, and confiscated all their property.

Every city did this, and on that day and the next day, almost a tenth of the people of the Holy Capital were escorted out of the city.

Officials in various systems have long been at odds about the post-war clean-up of the population. The officials of the field management advocated trial and treatment on the spot, because this would have a strong deterrent effect, and you must know that there are still a large number of provinces in the empire that have not yet been recovered, at least nominally in the hands of the rebels.

However, officials in the purely internal affairs system strongly advocated leniency for such citizens, considering the difficulty of post-war reconstruction and pacification, and their reasons were also valid.

First, it can show the generosity and tolerance of the Al Qaeda family, and secondly, it can quickly establish a normal order, if it is done according to the opinions of the field management, one is not handled well, for example, there is a large-scale indiscriminate killing, which will bury hidden dangers in the hearts of the people that are not conducive to the rule.

For these two completely different opinions, the state minister and the internal affairs overseers did not choose, but let Cohen decide for himself under the pretext that "the situation on the front line is complicated, and the decision is in the hands of the emperor".

When the officials of the two factions arrived in front of His Majesty Cohen, the palace had just been defeated.

The officials of the two factions debated fiercely in front of him, and the argument was red-faced. But His Majesty Cohen sat on his back in the chaise longue, his feet on the railing, his eyes closed, very leisurely.

When the people on both sides spoke dryly, His Majesty the Emperor opened his eyes.

"As long as it is dark today, before dark, you can arrest people on the basis of clear identification, and after dark, except for the night patrol team, all the troops will return to the barracks. Cohen didn't have any expression on his face, but he looked at the officials with a nonchalant look: "At the same time, the internal affairs officials took over, and the security was handed over to the garrison. ”

"Your Majesty—you are one size fits all!" At that time, there were internal affairs officials who objected, and they shook their heads like windmills: "Injustice, this injustice." ”

If it were the emperor of another empire, the officials who said such things would have been sent down to the board a long time ago. But this kind of thing will not happen in Cohen's hands, and telling the truth to the emperor is the most basic right and duty of a minister.

"When the army enters the city, it is inevitable that there will be a little chaos, as long as they do not commit adultery and plunder, they are good soldiers. In order to maintain the stability of the country, what is the grievance of the people? If you want to be treated kindly, you must first prove your innocence. His Majesty explained the officials in a flat tone: "This decision is not to please both sides, in fact, one of the functions and powers of the internal affairs system is to try to make up for the wounds of the war. For now, the purge of the army is one of the inevitable wounds. ”

"Your Majesty, Emperor, we are making amends! But if the army does this, the people will hate the army. ”

"Call you stupid! You're not convinced. Cohen shook his head slightly, "Won't you direct the targets of the people's hatred to the rebels?"

"Lead, guide?"

"To put it simply, it's to blame the trouble, you will always do this, right?" His Majesty the Emperor put up his hands and looked into the distance absentmindedly: "Let the people personally participate in the trial of those people, let them do it, and those people's property will be distributed to the people in their own neighborhood, so that they can invest a little...... Who else would hate what they did?"

"But...... Emperor Majesty xià ......"

"I've already said it, go for it. Cohen turned his head: "Don't waste my time. (To be continued......)