Chenxi's rebuke was like a wake-up call, immediately silencing those who had the same thoughts.
Shen Xi glared at Zhang Feng: "Zhang Feng, is this the elite force you manage? Execute it immediately!"
Zhang Feng immediately admitted his mistake: "It was my fault, please forgive me, Commander!"
Then, with a stern expression, he looked at the executioner and said loudly, "Execute him immediately."
The executioner had been on edge ever since Shen Xi reprimanded him, preparing to carry out the execution.
Upon hearing the officer's order, two men immediately pressed Bian Fei down to kneel before the army, and the executioner raised his broadsword and swiftly brought it down.
Bian Fei tried to struggle and speak, but he was not given another chance and his head was cut off.
Qi Danu let out a loud vomiting sound and actually fainted.
The medical team members stepped forward and examined her: "Reporting to the commander and Commander Zhang, she's fine. She was just startled, which is a normal reaction during pregnancy."
It seems to be a symptom of early pregnancy vomiting, compounded by being startled and having an overreaction.
Zhang Feng sent someone to take Qi Danu down to settle her in; her punishment would be carried out later.
He then ordered his men to drag Bian Fei's body away.
When the soldiers saw that Bian Fei's head had really been cut off, they fell silent.
Although some of them occasionally violate military regulations, they are usually minor offenses, at most resulting in a few lashes.
They were familiar with military regulations, but they never imagined that someone would actually lose their life because of adultery.
It seems that military regulations specifying the death penalty and severe punishments must be strictly followed, otherwise one might really lose their life here.
After Qi Dong had received fifty strokes of the cane, his body was covered in blood and gore. He was carried away by soldiers and handed over to the medical team.
Punishment and treatment are not contradictory. Punishment is for crimes, and treatment is because you are still my soldiers and my people. If you were not my soldiers and my people, why would I waste medical resources?
Zhao Rong's forty strokes of the cane left his skin torn and bleeding. After the beating, he managed to stand up, but his forehead was covered in sweat.
Shenxi glanced at him and said in a cool tone, "This is not the time to be stubborn."
Zhang Feng immediately ordered people to carry him down, as this forced standing would prolong the recovery of his muscles and bones.
Pan Ruoqiao was not spared any punishment because she was a woman. She was immediately pinned to a stool by the soldiers and given ten lashes in one go.
Pan Ruoqiao was truly strong; she didn't utter a sound as the heavy blows of the paddle struck Zheng Ankang's heart.
He hadn't seen Pan Ruoqiao for a long time. As the captain of the commander's guard, he naturally couldn't leave the commander's side at will.
He had persuaded Pan Ruoqiao to come with him in the county town, promising to arrange some work for her if she wanted to do something.
But Pan Ruoqiao stayed with the army.
She said to Zheng Ankang, "Brother Kang, if we go back to the county town, I'll just be your background figure at best. No matter how well I do, people will always think I'm relying on your connections. I need a place to showcase my abilities so that I can stand by your side in the future, just like you, and become a respectable subordinate of a leader."
Although Zheng Ankang felt very sorry for her suffering in the army and hoped that she could stay with him at all times, he still agreed.
He couldn't break Pan Ruoqiao's wings; he had always known that she had aspirations, dreams, and even ambitions.
But before he could achieve anything, he was punished in front of so many people. How could he not feel heartbroken!
Zhang Feng had someone take Pan Ruoqiao away. Zheng Ankang's eyes were fixed on Pan Ruoqiao, and his reluctance was almost overflowing.
Shen Xi pretended not to see it. Her head guard was still lacking in training. No matter what happened, even if his closest person had an accident, Zheng Ankang could not be distracted from his duties as head guard.
The punishment of Qi Xiuwu and Zhang Feng was carried out by Shen Xi himself. When the heavy boards fell, both of them made muffled groans: How can the commander be so strong!
Knowing this, one should insist that the executioner carry it out no matter what!
If Chen Xi knew what they were thinking, she would definitely sneer: I'm still holding back. If I really used my full strength, ten lashes could break your bones.
Chenxi's training these past few days has paid off. With her natural talent for martial arts, her internal strength is now comparable to Zheng Ankang's.
The soldiers watched their commander being tortured, and for some inexplicable reason, they felt excited and cheered.
Sir, sir, you've finally met your match, getting a spanking from the commander himself. You never hold back when you're spanking us!
The two limping figures remained standing beside Shen Xi, listening to her reprimand.
"Soldiers, your responsibility is to protect your loved ones and your homeland. You may shed your blood on the battlefield, but do not die for violating military discipline and leave behind a bad name!"
"The military does not distinguish between men and women. Regardless of gender, they are all your comrades-in-arms. When you are on the battlefield, only your comrades-in-arms will charge with you. Do not harm the pure comradeship between you."
"When you consider your fate, remember that what I admire most are soldiers who are upright, have excellent conduct, are proactive, are militarily proficient, disciplined, and rigorously trained. Whoever can do these things will be the best soldier."
"A soldier who doesn't want to be a general is not a good soldier. You are my elite troops, and you all have the potential to become generals. Don't lose your lives over despicable things!"
Shen Xi's words were forceful and resounding. Coupled with the series of punishments he had received earlier, many of these soldiers had followed him from the beginning, which added another layer of respect for him.
"Sow the seeds of hope today, water them carefully, and nurture them well. They will take root and sprout, and one day they will flourish!"
"May we see one of you become a great general in the near future!"
The soldiers immediately erupted in cheers: "The commander is right! A soldier who doesn't want to be a general is not a good soldier. I want to be a general!"
Once someone shouts it out, others naturally respond, one after another, filled with lofty ambitions and boundless enthusiasm!
Zhang Feng made a stop gesture and loudly announced: "Since you all want to be generals, first of all, you must be disciplined and not make mistakes, so as not to jeopardize your future."
"Yes, sir."
All the soldiers agreed in unison.
"From now on, study the discipline carefully and remember every single rule. That's all for today. Go and train on your own."
The platoon leader and squad leader each led their own people and trained them according to the prescribed methods.
After all the soldiers left, Zhang Feng didn't show anything, but Qi Xiuwu grinned and said to Qi Xiuwen, "Big brother, don't you feel sorry for your little brother at all!"
Qi Xiuwen snorted coldly: "You recommended this person, and you still have the nerve to say that."
Qi Xiuwu felt very wronged: "I can't figure out what he's thinking, I can only see that he's very capable!"
Shenxi said coolly, "A leader who can't read between the lines is not a good leader. How can a general who can't recognize a person's character be a good general!"
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