Chapter 38 Nanyuan Camp
On the second day, Wu Xiao handled all the affairs from the military department and received the tiger talisman, and added Zhaohu as the captain of Yilu, and went out with him, after everything was done, Wu Xiao took Zhaohu to the Nanyuan camp.
The camp was full of commotion, I don't know who was going to go to Mobei to fight against the Turks, the camp was full of timid and war-like atmosphere, these people were recruits who had been recruited for less than a year, and some people had only arrived in the barracks for nearly half a year.
It is mainly young people, and the generals are even more improvised patchwork, and the best of the poor are selected.
The whole barracks was dirty and messy, and there was no military appearance at all, and it was already noon at this time, and after getting the news, the camp had already exploded.
When the military officials accompanied Wu Xiao to appear at the door, they immediately attracted everyone's attention.
"He's the newly sealed general, he's so young, not as old as me"
"Isn't this taking us to death?"
"I don't think it's better not to go, find a chance to slip away"
"This person is stupid, he will do what other generals don't do, and we will be sent to death!"
Some people's words were even louder, but Wu Xiao heard them in his ears, but he didn't make a sound.
He came to the big tent of the Chinese army, there were already a few people sitting in the big tent at this time, Wu Xiao nodded to them, came to the seat of the main general and sat down, put the knife on the table in front of him, Zhaohu carried two huge copper hammers, stood behind Wu Xiao, and looked around at everyone with round eyes.
Wu Xiao served in the military department for a long time, he had some understanding of the Nanyuan camp, and he had been here once or twice, but he did not know many people, and the officials of the military department at any time introduced the situation of the Nanyuan camp, and the military army, staff officers, the main book, food, medicine, ordnance, horses, livestock, military salaries, and the specific number of personnel.
Then the officials present introduced themselves one by one, Wu Xiao nodded, the news of the arrival of the new general had been conveyed to the army in the morning, but by noon only the commander of the military army, the marching staff officer, the marching master, and the two leading generals who commanded 5,000 people were present.
Wu Xiao's face was expressionless, and he only said softly: "The herald is raised"
The herald led the order to go out, and after the three drums sounded outside, two commanders of five thousand men hurriedly arrived.
"Spread it again," Wu Xiao said
Outside, three more drums sounded, and two more commanders of 5,000 men arrived belatedly
Wu Xiao saw that there were still two empty seats, so he said, "Pass it again"
For a long time after the last three-way drum sounded, no one came.
"Where is the gendarme," Wu Xiao said softly
The commander of the military army, who was standing on the side, immediately stepped forward and said, "Please give orders to the general."
"Bring in less than two commanders," Wu Xiao looked at him
"Yes, general, but I'm afraid the last general ......" Before he finished speaking, Wu Xiao turned his head and glanced at Zhaohu and said, "You go with him"
Zhaohu took the order, and went with the military army commander, after a cup of tea, Zhaohu lifted the two tightly tied commanders one by one, and the two of them were stuffed with strips of cloth on their mouths, and they couldn't speak, so they could only babble and scream.
"Put the two of them out of the military tent," Wu Xiao said, and several gendarmerie soldiers immediately complied.
Seeing this situation, the four late commanders broke out in a cold sweat on their faces, and they didn't dare to wipe it.
"Half an hour later, the whole army will gather in the school field, and the generals above the commander of ten will stand in the front row according to the rank" Wu Xiao said slowly, his voice was not loud, and there was no expression on his face, but everyone felt pressure in their hearts.
The gathering of 30,000 people on the school field was very spectacular, a piece of black crows, at this time the scorching sun was in the sky, the new military camp had not been assembled for a long time, and many young people were a little excited.
Wu Xiao sat down on the high position of the point general platform and looked down at the 30,000 soldiers
"Count the number of people, count the military army that is not in command" Wu Xiao said, the herald sounded a rapid drumbeat, the flag bearer waved the flag, and the soldiers on the school field began to move their steps, standing in a vertical column, but the movement was slow, the appearance was untidy, and the flags and weapons were crooked.
After the number of people was counted, there were less than fifty people.
"All of them are tied up, there are those who resist, and they will be engaged in military law on the spot" Wu Xiao shouted loudly, the school field was too big, and the soldiers in the back couldn't hear what the master was saying, but the generals in front could hear it clearly, and the military regulations stipulated that if they didn't get it, they would be killed.
The new commander who had previously staked the two commanders out of the Chinese army's tent may just want to stand up and make a show, but now it seems that he is going to move seriously.
All the generals couldn't help but feel a chill, they all stood up straight, not daring to speak at will, this atmosphere slowly spread to the rear army, and the school field quickly quieted down, although the soldiers in the back didn't know what was happening, but when they saw that the front was silent, they didn't dare to make another time.
At this time, there were constantly people in the barracks who were escorted to the front of the school field, kneeling on the high platform, and even more screams came from the barracks, no matter how stupid people were, they knew what was happening, at this time, although the sun was shining, everyone broke out in a cold sweat.
When the gendarmes returned, there were more than forty people kneeling on the high platform, and more than a dozen heads were thrown into a heap, and the blood stained the corner of the high platform, and more than forty people were like chaff.
"Execution," Wu Xiao said lightly
The commander of the gendarmerie glanced at Wu Xiao and said softly: "General, more than forty people have been beheaded?"
"Come one by one," Wu Xiao said
The gendarmerie commander waved his hand, and an executioner stood in front of the execution platform with a big knife in his hand, and two gendarmes pulled a tied soldier and dragged him over, pressing his head on the execution platform.
The gendarmerie went to drag the second person again, and the person was so frightened that he shouted, "The general spares my life, I am a centurion captain, and I will not dare next time"
As soon as Wu Xiao raised his hand, two gendarmes escorted him in front of Wu Xiao
"Who's instigating?" Wu Xiao asked
Captain Bai immediately said: "Captain Zuo Cheng Qian", he tried to stand up straight, looked at the crowd, and then pointed to a person: "It's him"
As soon as he saw that something was wrong, he immediately ran to the gate of the camp, but before he could run a few steps, he was caught by the gendarmerie and escorted back.
Wu Xiao pointed to the previous centurion lieutenant and said, "Let him go", which lieutenant thanked him and returned to the team.
"Whose command" Wu Xiao turned around and asked Cheng Qian
Which Cheng Qian looked at him and said fiercely: "It's a big man you can't afford to provoke, I think you dare to kill me"
Wu Xiao waved his hand, and Cheng Qian was escorted to the execution platform, and before the executioner could speak, the knife fell from his hand, and the head had left his body.
Another one was pulled over, Wu Xiao didn't ask yet, he shouted a person's name in his mouth, which person was pulled out by the gendarme, and asked for another person's name, so smoothly, the hidden spoilers in the new army were dug up one by one, and in the end, there was no need to ask again, because those people with ghosts in their hearts ran out to find an opportunity to escape, but which was just delusional.
A total of more than 30 people were beheaded, and the bloody corpses were placed on the high platform like this, almost all of the Dianjiangtai were dyed red, and many soldiers vomited and even fainted.
Wu Xiao saw that it was almost over, he stood up and walked to the edge of the high platform, and said loudly: "Read the military law again"
The gendarmerie commander picked up a pamphlet and read it aloud
"Death to those who fight with the army
Death to those who deceive the people with gossip
Those who fail to do so die
Those who escaped from the battle died
Those who don't hear the drum die dead
Those who do not return to the gold die
Those who defected to the enemy camp died
......”
The roar of the gendarmerie finally reached the hearts of every new sergeant, who realized anew that military law was no joke, especially with the young General Creek.
"Bring it up" Wu Xiao pointed to the two commanders, this time the gendarmes did not hesitate, today it proves that they have been numb, the head of the five thousand people is no different from the heads of other people, in their eyes.
The two commanders tried desperately to shout, but because of the strips of cloth, they couldn't shout in any tone.
Wu Xiao pointed at the two and said, "I hope these two are the last two heads disposed of by military law."
As soon as he finished speaking, the executioner raised his sword and fell, and his two heads rolled far away.
"I don't guarantee that you will all live, but those who live will have a bright future, those who die will die with dignity, and their families will receive generous pensions."
"Pack up tonight, start tomorrow, and send the troops to Mobei"
All the generals in the front row of the audience said in unison: "Yes", and they were all in unison, and their voices vibrated for nine days
After Wu Xiao left the Nanyuan camp, he and Zhaohu went straight to the entrance of the Yan Gang, and Wu Sheng hurriedly came out to greet them.
"What is the matter with the hall master," Wu Sheng asked
"The Flying Pigeon Book Xiashan Main Hall, the Dragon and Tiger Hall is temporarily led by Lin Lao Hero, and the other nine leaders will rush to Yanmen Pass to meet me within fifteen days," Wu Xiao said
"The hall is going to Yanmen Pass?" Wu Sheng asked
"Yes, we will leave tomorrow, where is my sister, we have to go over to take care of it from time to time, don't let her have an accident" Wu Xiao looked at Wu Sheng seriously
Wu Sheng also looked at him for a while, he knelt down on one knee and said: "Don't worry, hall master, Wu Sheng's life is not, and the life of the red fish girl will be there."
Wu Xiao helped him up, patted him on the shoulder, and finally said, "I'm leaving."
When the two returned to Shoushan Hall, it was already dark, and Hongyu was still helping Wu Xiao and Zhaohu pack up, and when they saw the two of them coming back, they put down what they were doing and asked, "How is it, is it decided, when will you leave?"
"I'll leave tomorrow," Wu Xiao said
"So fast, this is too fast, I haven't cleaned it up yet" Redfish was a little anxious
Wu Xiao threw the horse to Zhaohu, pulled Hongyu upstairs, and sat down at the table in their room.
He stared at the red fish for a long time and said, "Don't worry, I will definitely come back alive."
"You must come back alive" Hongyu couldn't control it anymore, and threw herself into Wu Xiao's arms and cried
"You've never left me, what would you do without me," she cried
Wu Xiao patted her on the back, kissed him on the ear and said, "It's okay, there are still Zhaohu following me, and the nine brothers of the Salt Gang who were born and died."
"Otherwise, I'll come with you," Redfish said, looking up at her
"You can't go, the generals are not allowed to bring their families with them when they lead the troops to the battle, you are actually a hostage of the court now, but don't worry, I have ordered Wu Sheng and them to come over to take care of them from time to time, if there is any trouble, you can go to them immediately" Wu Xiao said
"What should I do, why don't you take Yan Nu with you, Zhaohu is too careless, I think Yan Nu is much better than him" Hongyu said hurriedly
"No, with Yan Nu here, I can go with confidence," Wu Xiao said
Wu Xiao suddenly felt something, he stopped for a while, and said to the window: "Yan Nu come in"
Yan Nu slowly opened the window, walked in from the outside, stood next to the table, lowered her head and did not speak.
Hongyu got up and pulled Yan Nu and said, "You take her with you, since I am a hostage of the court, presumably the court will not let me have an accident, you can rest assured"
Yan Nu raised her head, her lips moved for a long time before she said: "I want to go, Xu Ziwang can kill me first", obviously, she was also very resolute, but she said a secret mission that Wu Xiao gave her