Ma Xiaoyao gave instructions on the spot and dismissed the six captains of ten from their posts, and then sent them to prison to serve their sentences. Before serving their sentences, each of them received a slap in the face. That was not all, Xiong Kuohai also notified the families of the six captains of ten.
, exchange the corrupt money back within three days, and those who fail to return it within the time limit will be given a heavier punishment and the six captains of ten will be punished.
Seeing that Ma Xiaoyao was serious about it, the low-level generals immediately stopped working. They gathered together to make trouble and made the entire military camp a mess. Because the investigation team was targeting centurions and ten-centurions, the troublemakers also
Basically, they were centurions and tens. As for the captains of thousands and tens of thousands, they hid aside to watch the show and did not come out to stop it at all, allowing the situation to escalate.
This morning, Ma Xiaoyao sat alone in his room and read documents. These documents were left by the previous commander-in-chief Han Mingguang. The documents contained records of Han Mingguang's handling of things. By reading these documents, Ma Xiaoyao learned many things.
Less experience.
"Sir, why are you still in the mood to read here?" Gu Zhiqiu, the chief butler, hurried in.
"What's wrong?" Ma Xiaoyao asked without raising his head.
"Something happened, something big happened." Gu Zhiqiu breathed a sigh of relief: "The centurions and captains below joined together to make trouble, causing the entire military camp to become a mess. The most annoying thing is that the captains of ten thousand
He and the captain actually hid aside to watch the show..."
"I know everything about this." Ma Xiaoyao nodded lightly.
"You know everything?" Gu Zhiqiu was stunned: "Since you know everything, why don't you come forward to take care of it?"
"Care? Why should I care?" Ma Xiaoyao smiled slightly: "They can make trouble if they want to, I don't bother to take care of it."
"Sir..." Gu Zhiqiu was about to speak, but was interrupted by Ma Xiaoyao.
Ma Xiaoyao put down the paperwork and looked up at Gu Zhiqiu: "Old Gu, let me ask you two questions. First, why are those centurions and ten-centurions making trouble?"
"Aren't you asking questions knowingly? It's not because of the formation of the investigation team." Gu Zhiqiu said angrily: "The investigation team is going to investigate the low-level generals' misappropriation of military funds and enriching their own pockets. Of course, those centurions and ten-capion commanders must
I’m anxious.”
Ma Xiaoyao nodded: "Second question, are the soldiers below participating in the trouble?"
"Soldier..." Gu Zhiqiu was stunned for a moment: "Soldiers did not participate in the trouble..."
"That's it." Ma Xiaoyao said with a smile: "I investigated the low-level generals' misappropriation of military funds. Not only would the soldiers below not object, they should also be very happy. As long as I can gain the goodwill of the soldiers, I don't care about offending those hundreds of people.
As for the captains and captains of ten, how many centurions and captains of ten are there together? Even if we catch them all, it won’t be a big deal.”
Gu Zhiqiu blinked his big eyes and seemed to understand a little: "Sir, are you doing this... to gain the favor of the soldiers?"
"Well, I do have this idea." Ma Xiaoyao nodded: "How many soldiers are there in the Baihu Banner military camp? A conservative estimate is about hundreds of thousands, right? If all these hundreds of thousands of soldiers support me, then what will happen to me in the White Tiger Banner camp?"
My reputation is about to reach its peak, and even Ding Xiong and others will not dare to go against me anymore." At this point, Ma Xiaoyao added another sentence: "As the saying goes, he who wins the hearts of the people wins the world, as long as I can successfully get hundreds of thousands of soldiers.
With your support, I will be able to completely control the White Tiger Banner camp."
"Your Majesty is still far-sighted, and I admire you." Gu Zhiqiu sighed: "But if you do this, you will offend those generals to death."
"If you offend me, I'll offend you." Ma Xiaoyao waved his hand nonchalantly: "Strictly speaking, if those generals don't do anything that violates military regulations, they don't have to worry about being investigated. After all, those who really hate me have done it.
It’s a shame.”
Gu Zhiqiu let out a sigh of relief: "The key problem is...more than half of the generals have problems..."
"Then replace them all." Ma Xiaoyao said carelessly: "Everything is lacking these days, except for people. Get rid of all these worms, and then replace them with people with conscience and principles."
"Sir, your thinking is too simple." Gu Zhiqiu shook his head: "Those generals have more or less backgrounds. If you want to capture them, they will definitely resist, and maybe they will be killed by you."
It caused a lot of trouble.”
"Don't worry about this, I have a way to deal with it." Ma Xiaoyao waved his hand and was joking. With the emperor backing him, who was he afraid of?
"Another point is that although the character of these generals is not very good, their martial arts skills are very high. If they are taken down, there will be no people with the same skills to replace them in a short time..." People from the White Tiger Banner Military Camp
There are indeed quite a few, hundreds of thousands of them, but most of them are ordinary soldiers, and there are not many high-level warriors at all.
"Oh, that's a question..." Ma Xiaoyao showed a thoughtful expression for the first time.
"I think adults should take it slow." Gu Zhiqiu suggested: "Don't act too hastily, so as not to cause unnecessary trouble."
"The arrow has already been shot, it will be difficult to take it back." Ma Xiaoyao shook his head: "Besides, Ding Xiong and others must be hiding aside waiting to see my joke. If I compromise now, they don't know what will happen.
How can you laugh at me?"
"Then take a step back." Gu Zhiqiu said: "Issue an order that any general who takes the initiative to return military expenditures that embezzles money will be given a lighter punishment."
"If you do this... the soldiers below will probably be very disappointed..." Ma Xiaoyao pondered for a moment and said: "The military expenditures allocated from above are mainly used for the construction of military camps, military pay, and improving the lives of soldiers. Now most of the military expenditures are used by the generals.
Because of corruption, the quality of life of the soldiers has directly decreased. The resentment in the hearts of the soldiers must be very great. If I set up an investigation team to investigate those low-level generals, I will definitely get praise from the soldiers. If I suddenly change the order at this time... Soldier
What will they think of me? They will probably be very disappointed with me, right? As I said just now, those who win the hearts and minds of the people win the world. If the people's hearts and minds are lost, then I will no longer be able to serve as the commander-in-chief."
"Then what do you mean..."
"Just do whatever you want to do, and there will be absolutely no compromise."
"But if you do this, it will cause big trouble."
"Let's just cause chaos. What are we afraid of? I just said, how many people do all the generals have together? Even if they gather to cause chaos, I'm not afraid. What I'm most afraid of are the soldiers. Hundreds of thousands of soldiers are like a knife."
If you use a sword well, you can kill everyone and shock the world. If you use it poorly, you will cut yourself."
"But……"
"But what? Speak directly and don't hesitate."
"Sir, have you ever thought that once those generals are pushed into a hurry, they may take desperate measures, and then your situation will be in danger?"
"What? Do they still dare to kill me?"
"...It's hard to say this. Once a person is in a hurry, he can do anything."
"This is really outrageous! Hmph! Don't worry, I have the Baretooth Beast protecting me, and no one can harm me. Besides, if they really dare to cause trouble, hey, then I will call on hundreds of thousands of soldiers to encircle and suppress me.
Those generals were besieged by hundreds of thousands of soldiers at the same time. Even if they have three heads and six arms, they will probably die in the end." Ma Xiaoyao chuckled and said: "When I punish those generals, the soldiers will benefit in the end. They will definitely be grateful to me.
When the time comes, I will say anything casually, and they will definitely listen to my instructions." Ma Xiaoyao is not stupid. Before forming the investigation team, he had already thought through all the consequences and made some appropriate arrangements.
Protected by tooth beasts and hundreds of thousands of soldiers, what does Ma Xiaoyao fear?
Gu Zhiqiu thought about it carefully and felt that Ma Xiaoyao was right. With the strength of the eighth-level warrior of the Bare Tooth Beast, it was very simple to protect Ma Xiaoyao. If coupled with the support of hundreds of thousands of soldiers... Ma Xiaoyao
There is really no need to worry about safety.
"Now that your decision has been made, I won't say anything more." Gu Zhiqiu sighed helplessly.
"Old Gu, you are good at everything, but you are too timid." Ma Xiaoyao said: "If you want to succeed, don't be afraid of taking risks. Wealth can be found in danger! Besides, I set up the investigation team to investigate
A hole was opened in the Baihu Banner military camp. Think about it, why do those centurions and ten-man commanders dare to blatantly embezzle military expenditures? Isn’t it because they got the consent of those ten-thousand-capion commanders and thousands-capurions? I’m investigating the centurions and ten-capion officers
Commander, those captains of tens of thousands and captains of thousands will also be anxious. Just wait and see, it won’t be long before those captains of tens of thousands and captains of thousands can’t sit still. By then, they will definitely try their best to oppose me.
, as long as they are willing to take action, their flaws will be revealed. When the time comes... hehe... I will use thunderous means to punish them severely, and I will let them know how powerful I am."
Gu Zhiqiu shuddered in his heart. He realized that he still underestimated Ma Xiaoyao. Ma Xiaoyao was not only smart, but also very capable in doing things. The most important thing... Ma Xiaoyao was cruel. At this time, Gu Zhiqiu began to pity those generals.
Well, if they meet such a ruthless commander-in-chief, their lives will definitely not be easy in the future.
"By the way, Lao Gu, do you have any clues about what I asked you to investigate last time?" Ma Xiaoyao changed the subject.
"Oh... I have investigated, and Ouyang Zilan was imprisoned by the family a long time ago." Gu Zhiqiu said: "I heard that he made some mistake..."
"Locked up by the family?" Ma Xiaoyao suddenly frowned: "It must be because of me..."
"Huh? What did you say, sir?" Gu Zhiqiu didn't hear clearly.
"Oh, it's nothing." Ma Xiaoyao shook his head: "Lao Gu, please send me a greeting card and say that I want to visit the head of the Ouyang family tomorrow."
"Okay, no problem, I'll do it right away." Gu Zhiqiu nodded, turned around and strode away.
"Ouyang Zilan, if you persist for one more day, I will rescue you tomorrow." Ma Xiaoyao murmured to himself. There were not many people who could make Ma Xiaoyao owe favors, and Ouyang Zilan was one of them. If Ouyang hadn't been there,
With Zilan's help, Ma Xiaoyao could not successfully escape Han Mingguang's pursuit, let alone successfully find Qianyecao to relieve the poison in his body. Therefore, Ouyang Zilan had a life-saving grace for him, which is reasonable and reasonable.
