Chapter 491 This is too outrageous!
After the soldiers of the Xu Ri and Wei Yue guards mutinied, they were brutally suppressed by the Prince of Chang Le, and hundreds of the leading mutineers were killed on the spot.
Although the Prince of Changle's tough measures suppressed a mutiny, the subsequent handling was very unsuccessful. Qin Jian could not kill all the soldiers who participated in the mutiny, so he wanted the generals in the Xu Ri and Wei Yue armies to punish them slightly, so that the matter could be minimized and resolved peacefully.
However, most of the high-ranking generals in the armies of Xu Ri and Wei Yue were newly appointed officials placed by Emperor Zhaowu, and they were already unpopular. After this incident, they were even more strongly ostracized, and the veteran generals who had been suppressed also came forward to protect the soldiers who caused trouble.
In an instant, both sides blamed and shirked responsibility, and the conflict that had been hidden in the shadows was brought to the surface. The military camp was in chaos, and the officers' orders were no longer heeded. The two well-equipped guards were paralyzed.
"Is this the Imperial Guard's barracks? It looks like a pigsty!"
"Your Highness, you can't compare them to our elite troops. What do these soldiers know about military hygiene and civility? Their officers and captains might not even be literate. How can they compare to our elite troops?"
Qin Mo led his men into the Japanese army camp, where they found a chaotic scene. Sewage flowed across the ground, and excrement and urination were everywhere. Several shirtless men were wrestling in the mud and water, seemingly unbothered by the stench.
Qin Mo casually asked the veteran general Wu Shengze behind him, and Wu Shengze told him helplessly that no army in the Great Xia could compare to the Da Yuan Army, where even the captains had to be literate and recite the "Regulations on Health Management" and "Civilized Construction of Military Camps" all day long.
"Who's in charge here? Come out and speak to Prince Heng!"
"........"
"Prince Heng is here to resolve everyone's grievances. Who is in charge?"
"They're not breathing, are they? They're all dead?"
Upon reaching the open space in the center of the military camp, Wu Shengze stepped forward and began to shout. After a few words, the face of the old soldier thug was revealed, and his rude curses echoed throughout the military camp.
More and more Imperial Guard soldiers came out, looking at Qin Mo and his hundreds of personal guards from a distance. Their eyes held envy, respect, but more so, vigilance.
"Where is your commander? I haven't heard that your commander was killed in action!"
"...Do you think it's us, Prince Heng, who's come begging to you? Do you think anyone wants to get involved in your mess? We can still take down Lan City without you!"
"Alright, Uncle Wu, my name doesn't work here. You should bring up the Gatling guns from the back and give them a show first."
Qin Mo pulled back Wu Shengze, who was about to explode in anger, and pointed to the lookout tower on the side of the square, signaling the guards behind him to give the Imperial Guards a demonstration.
A Gatling gun was quickly set up and opened fire on the rigging, the continuous spray of smoke and fire leaving the surrounding soldiers dumbfounded.
What happens when a large-caliber bullet hits wood? It's definitely not as simple as just making a few holes. The powerful kinetic energy can tear thick wood apart, and even a piece of wood as thick as a bowl will break with a single shot.
"Knock knock knock knock"
The Gatling gunner was a Yellow Realm cultivator with excellent eyesight and accuracy. Several large-caliber bullets broke the four thick wooden poles supporting the bucket, and then the guns fired continuously down the poles, quickly turning them into neat, short wooden stakes.
Wu Shengze looked at the group of dumbfounded Imperial Guards soldiers with extreme pride. When he said earlier, "We can still take down Lan City without you," many of the onlookers were scoffing, but now? Who dares not believe him?
Qin Mo stepped out, waved away the thick smoke, and said coldly, "I'm not here to settle old scores with you on behalf of the court. I'm just giving you a chance to redeem yourselves. If you no longer wish to wear the Imperial Guard uniform, then pretend I didn't say anything!"
A few people finally stepped out from the crowd, saluted Qin Mo, and introduced themselves.
"Commander Feng Jin of the Japanese Army pays his respects to His Highness Prince Heng!"
"He Qingyun, Deputy Commander of the Japanese Army, pays his respects to Your Highness Prince Heng!"
"Shi Lei, Deputy Commander of the Weiyue Army, pays his respects to His Highness Prince Heng!"
Looking at the three Xuan Realm experts in front of him, Qin Mo felt a little envious. Dayuan's population base was too small. Even though he had tried his best to obtain a lot of Yuan Qi potions, Dayuan was still lacking in high-level cultivators. The fact that Daxia had so many Xuan Realm experts working for Emperor Zhaowu made Qin Mo very jealous.
"Since Commander Shi of the Weiyue Army is here as well, I'll keep it short. Tonight, everyone should gather all officers of brigade commander rank and above outside the camp gate, and we'll work together to resolve your troubles."
"Your Highness, our Imperial Guard is directly under the Imperial Family. Orders from the Central Military Command are not valid. Does Your Highness have an imperial edict with you?"
Feng Jin, the commander of the Japanese army, did not look like a military general, but rather a very humble scholar. After listening to Qin Mo's words, he did not object, but asked Qin Mo in a humble but not arrogant manner whether he had an imperial edict.
"I have no imperial edict!"
"Your Highness, if you do not have an imperial decree to obey, then we are afraid we cannot comply!"
"Oh? Can you, Feng Jin, represent the sentiments of these 50,000 Imperial Guard brothers? Do you, Feng Jin, have the right to let these 50,000 Imperial Guards stand here foolishly waiting for the Empire's judgment?"
Qin Mo despised people like Feng Jin. Now, the morale of the Xu Ri and Wei Yue armies was clearly low, which indirectly rendered the entire Xia army unable to attack Lan Shi City.
He should at least listen to their demands before making a decision, no matter what they are willing to do to help them solve the problem. Instead, he's using this as an excuse to get rid of me. Doesn't he know that the longer things drag on, the more passive the Xia army will become?
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