Yun Zhe, who had originally planned to take it easy for the day, devised a renovation plan for the house. In short, he would extend the house onto both sides of the stable, adding a row of houses on each side. He would also reinforce the stable itself with wood, and then build a second floor on top of the original stable.
Once the decision was made, they got to work. The actual situation differed somewhat from Yun Zhe's estimation; the entire project took a full five days to complete.
On the day the project was completed, Yun Zhe gave each soldier two gold coins, which instantly boosted their morale. However, Yun Zhe's next words immediately brought everyone back to their senses.
"In the past, I trained you and guided you, but I rarely truly disciplined you." Yun Zhe's opening remarks had a bang, quickly silencing the soldiers who were excitedly receiving the gold coins.
“I know there are some so-called military rules and regulations, but to be honest, those things have almost no effect on you.” Yun Zhe stood in front of everyone, a roll of gray cloth tucked under his arm, pacing back and forth.
“I didn’t care much about these things in the past. After all, I was just a knight in name only, a dispensable strategist, and a slightly different Aluru. But now, I have my own territory, and you are soldiers who came here voluntarily. I think that in order for us to walk together better, it’s better to say some things in advance.”
After saying that, Yun Zhe opened the gray cloth, on which 22 lines of small characters were written in red ink.
"These are the military regulations that Gao, Lorraine, and I discussed during this period. There are 22 in total. Now I will read them to you."
First, obey all commands.
Second, take your superiors as role models.
Third, make obedience training a habit.
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11. Military uniforms are neat, weapons are clean, and well-maintained.
12. All spoils shall be turned over to the public and shall not be kept privately. All prisoners of war shall not be mistreated.
Thirteen, fair trade with merchants and farmers is prohibited; forced requisition and robbery are forbidden.
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21. Selling intelligence and military supplies is strictly prohibited.
22. Soldiers are prohibited from arguing or fighting in private.
After Yun Zhe finished speaking, he looked at the soldiers who hadn't fully reacted yet, "Of course, we also have some corresponding punishments for these military regulations. The punishments are relatively simple, there are three types: whipping, expulsion from the military, and death penalty."
After Yun Zhe finished speaking, he paused deliberately to give the soldiers a moment to catch their breath and process what he had said.
The soldiers looked at each other, all feeling as if they were in a dream.
They understood what Yun Zhe was saying, yet they didn't quite grasp it. They found these rules and regulations somewhat unpleasant, but they couldn't pinpoint anything unreasonable about them.
Especially since they had just received two gold coins each, which seemed to discourage them from raising any objections.
Yun Zhe looked around. "If no one has any objections, this will be our military regulations from now on. I will abide by these rules with everyone. At the same time, I am very honored to introduce Lord Lorraine. As a wandering knight, he is very willing to help everyone understand and remember these military regulations. Let's welcome him with applause!"
Lorraine stood at a distance, looking at the soldiers with an embarrassed expression. This job was actually forced upon him by Yun Zhe. After all, it was really unreasonable to be by the side of a lord and do nothing but still eat and receive a salary every day.
Thus, the twenty-two military regulations became the binding force for all of Yun Zhe's troops, profoundly influencing the military regulations and discipline of all countries in the Western Continent in the future. Of course, at that time, this was still a distant and completely unimaginable thing for Yun Zhe and the soldiers who listened to these rules.
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