After more than ten days of calm, Fang Zian finally held a meeting of all the officers and soldiers of the Fangyu Army Yamen. This time it was not just a meeting attended by the team leaders and key personnel, but except for those who had to stay behind, most of the people had to attend.

Come to the meeting.

In the morning of that day, more than a thousand officers and soldiers from Fangyu gathered in the Yamen compound. There were no tables, chairs or benches. Fang Zian ordered people to clean the yard and everyone sat on the floor. The whole yard was so crowded that it was blocked. Many people even had to

Participants standing outside the Yamen Gate.

Of course, it was not that there were no seats at all. There were rows of tables and chairs in the lobby of the Yamen, but they were all vacant and no one was sitting there. This caused people who participated in the meeting to discuss and speculate endlessly.

As soon as the meeting began, Fang Zian invited Xia Liangdong's widow Zhu to the front steps in a high-profile manner. In front of all the soldiers, Fang Zian read out the commendation order issued by the Huozheng Yamen. The award order naturally mentioned Xia Liangdong and others.

The hero's act of sacrificing his life was greatly praised and given a pension. Xia Liangdong himself was a court official and was deemed to have died in the line of duty, so he already received generous pensions and awards. In addition, Fang Zian squeezed out the yamen reserve fund.

Some, and I personally also took some silver out, so the amount of pension given was quite generous. This made Zhu and all the family members very satisfied.

The reason why Fang Zian took out some money privately was, firstly, to settle the matter and satisfy Zhu and other family members. Secondly, it was actually for peace of mind. After all, he and Ling'er killed the person, even if Xia Liangdong and others

Damn it, but after visiting the Xia family and several other deceased family members, Fang Zian still felt a little uneasy when he saw their wives, children, and parents. Xia Liangdong and the others deserved to die, but their wives, children, and parents were innocent. The court

The pension amount given to ordinary soldiers was too small, so Fang Zian increased it with a certain compensatory mentality, which was also an act to gain inner peace.

After seeing off the family members, Fang Zian stood on the steps in front of the Yamen lobby and began to speak to all the officers and soldiers.

"Everyone, I have asked you to come to this gathering today. I have a few things to announce. I hope you will listen carefully, listen clearly, and understand what I am saying today. Because starting from today, something will happen at the Lin'an Fangjun Military Office.

Huge changes, I hope you can clearly understand this." Fang Zian said loudly.

The officers and soldiers in the whole place were noisy. As soon as Fang Zian said these words, everyone stopped noisy and pricked up their ears. Because in fact, everyone knew in their hearts that Mr. Xia was dead. Mr. Fang, who had just taken office.

It's obviously not a good thing, and we don't know what changes will happen to the Yamen. This is actually a question that everyone is concerned about.

"... A few days ago, Mr. Xia met with misfortune, and I expressed my deep sorrow. However, Mr. Xia has passed away, and our yamen still has to do things. The Huozheng Yamen has appointed me to act as the anti-fangyu officer and take full responsibility.

Of course, I am responsible for the affairs of this yamen. Since I am responsible for all the affairs of this yamen, I have my own set of rules. Naturally, I have to change some of the previous rules. This is the first thing.

The matter is about the customs of this office..."

Everyone was shocked, some were sweating, and some were excited. Sure enough, this Master Fang was serious about it.

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"... After I was appointed, I heard a lot of comments about the Fangyu Army Yamen in Lin'an. Those who were dissatisfied said that many of my peers and division commanders shook their heads when they heard that I was going to serve in the Fangyu Army Yamen.

.They said that Lin'an Fangyujun Yamen is a gathering place for garbage, a place where a bunch of people are mixed up, and everyone is there. This Yamen has no future. To work here is to enter a quagmire and never get ahead.

On that day, I didn’t believe it at first. Why did I say that the Fangyu Army Yamen was also a special Yamen specially set up by the imperial court and was under the jurisdiction of the Privy Council? It was not as bad as they said. However, when I came here, I

I found that the situation they talked about... was just the tip of the iceberg. This is not a garbage dump, not a sewage swamp, this is... simply a big cesspit, filled with disgusting maggots, densely packed with squirming and eating.

The feces drink the feces water, and they still think that their lives are very nourishing. Everyone does not strive for advancement, but gives up on themselves, just like a walking zombie. Up and down, it's disgusting!"

There was a buzz, and the whole courtyard exploded. Master Fang actually slandered the Fangyu Army Yamen like this, which was simply too much. The soldiers still had some self-respect. When they heard such words, some blushed, some were dumbfounded, and some were angry.

Some of them clenched their fists. During this period of time, the good impression that Mr. Fang had brought back for the soldiers' salary disappeared completely in an instant. It turned out that in the eyes of Mr. Fang, people like himself

It's so unbearable.

Fang Zian looked at the reactions of these people, his eyes showed sharpness, and he stared at these people without flinching.

"What? Do you think I have gone too far? I have hurt your self-esteem by speaking so unfavorably to you? Let me tell you, I am quite polite. Some of you will be taken out and beheaded.

They are all innocent. Don’t think that I don’t know what you people have done. You took advantage of the situation to rob, blackmail the people, and even set fire to save yourself for money. I know all about it. Some of you are doing it for such a small amount.

Do you really think that no one knows about the illegal activities that corrupt moral conscience and violate military discipline and law? Why don't you go out and listen to what the people think of our Anti-Japanese Army? The people call us bandits and curse us for annihilating our descendants.

The corpses were broken into thousands of pieces. A yamen soldier who was set up to put out fires and protect the people was cursed like this by the people. Do you have the nerve to feel angry? Is it wrong to say that you are maggots? Is it wrong to say that this yamen is a stinking cesspool?

Is it wrong?" Fang Zian said sharply.

Many people lowered their heads with shameful expressions on their faces. Many people could not sit still, as if their bodies were pricked by needles. This was the first time that someone had publicly pointed out these things in front of so many people. This was a big taboo in the yamen.

, who dares to say it so openly.

"Sir, that's what some bastards did, and it has nothing to do with us. Most of us have never done anything unconscionable. You can't knock down a whole boat of people with one shot." A soldier stood up and said loudly.

"Yes, Mr. Fang, you can't scold all of us. We didn't do anything, and our wages were deducted." All the soldiers agreed.

"Shut up, everyone!" Fang Zian roared angrily: "You all think you've been dealt with, right? It's true that some of you didn't do these beheadings and ransacking your homes.

It's a bad thing, but how much better are you? Your salary has been deducted? Where is your integrity? Your salary has been deducted, and you are still holding your head and pinching your nose to suffer the consequences of being dumb. Are you men? Can you still be called soldiers?

?You are still expected to protect the people? You can't even protect yourself. Those who do illegal activities that harm the people are doing such things under your eyes. Why don't you stand up and point it out righteously? You just

You will be a coward and do nothing if it doesn't concern you. I can even say that it is with your connivance and acquiescence that these people dare to be so arrogant and domineering. The reputation of the yamen is extremely bad, and you are also included.

A credit. Why? Is it wrong for me to scold you? Do you still feel aggrieved? You are not aggrieved at all."

Hundreds of people who stood up and complained loudly sat down with red faces. Yes, what Mr. Fang said is not true. They endured and remained silent for a long time, and did not dare to stop or speak out. They just acted like a turtle, what else?

Are you qualified to stand up and defend yourself? It is indeed a shameless act.

Fang Zian glanced at the audience coldly and said in a deep voice: "Of course, I don't seem to blame you who have done nothing bad. The reason why I am angry is because you don't have the courage to stand up and protect yourself and the yamen.

Thoughts. If the reputation of the Yamen is ruined, you will also be ruined. Everyone in the Fangyujun Yamen is a part of it. If someone ruins the reputation of the Fangyujun Yamen, they are ruining yours.

Reputation is like when someone poops on your bed, you hold your nose and pretend not to see it, and then say afterwards that I was responsible for pooping anyway. How can you say this? Of course, some people will say that the situation forced it.

If you don’t dare to stand up, you will be retaliated against and persecuted, so you don’t dare to speak out. I understand your thoughts and no one wants to cause trouble. But the problem is that you don’t dare to resist when others harm you.

What's the point of living for you? A man should stand upright and fearless in this world. Your wives and children all regard you as a man they look up to, and you are even arrogant in front of them. However, they

If I knew you were so spineless, I would be ashamed to death. What do your children think of you? Can they hold their heads up in front of others? In one word, if your head falls off and there is a scar as big as a bowl, everyone will die because of fear.

And if you are a coward, what are you doing with your life? It's just a waste of food."

When these words came out, there was a complete silence in the venue. Many people lowered their heads to their crotches. They were filled with shame.

Fang Zian sighed and slowed down and said: "Of course, after all, you are not the main culprits that caused this situation. At best, you are just conniving accomplices. What is really hateful are those dogs who work for the tiger, lose their humanity, and endanger the people.

.They are among you right now and there are quite a few of them. Don’t think that I don’t know who you are. I have a clear eye for everything. I know your background very clearly. Who has shit on their butts and whose hands?

There is blood, I know it clearly, and I have an account in my heart."

Many people in the crowd were livid, sitting on pins and needles, not knowing what to do. These people had all been Xia Liangdong's accomplices and accomplices, and had done things such as bullying, fraud, robbery, and even arson. From Fang Zian's tone, it seemed that they were settling the scores.
Chapter completed!