Chapter 514 – Siege of Fengyi County (Part Twenty-Two)
“This bad precedent absolutely mustn’t be set!”
Understanding this vital point, the strategists maintained silence, tacitly accepting Jiang Pengji’s handling of the offending soldier.
Jiang Pengji spoke firmly, “According to military law, we will execute him publicly on the spot!”
Nong Qin bowed, seriously stating, “My Lord is just, and I shall obey your command.”
The audience watching the live stream erupted; they truly did not expect such a swift verdict on that male soldier.
【Rouge Bird】: No way, did my ears hear correctly? They really sentenced that guy?
【Escaping to the Rooftop】: Can someone with legal knowledge chime in? What kind of crime is this in our country?
【Baby Dragon Hero】: Do you want me to explain the definition of the crime here? Sexual assault is defined as using violence, coercion, or other means to force a woman into having sexual relations against her will, or deliberately engaging in sexual acts with a girl under fourteen years old. Got it?
【Baby Ye Liangchen】: Understood; so if it’s a woman with a man or a man with another man, that doesn’t count as sexual assault?
【Baby Li Killer】: Theoretically, yes, but it’s still a crime—just not classified as sexual assault. Momma, as a guy with a stunning face that could sink ships and eclipse the moon, I suddenly feel our country is quite dangerous. Can I apply to emigrate to Mars?
【Baby Wang Demon Slayer】: Streamer, you really might soar to the skies! Once your female soldiers grow stronger, maybe you could consider establishing a Male Protection Association. After all, your female soldiers are terrifying—what if domestic violence occurs, what will all the delicate males do?
【Baby Liu Celestial Slayer】: Are we seriously watching something like an ancient live stream? The ability of the streamer’s subordinates to accept things is astounding.
Jiang Pengji chuckled softly; it wasn’t their acceptance that was high, but rather the need to be cautious and avoid any loopholes.
In this world where male dominance prevails, soldiers are ordered not to harm civilian women. Who knows, they might end up targeting civilian men to satisfy their urges. This trend is already starting, and if left unchecked, recruiting soldiers will become difficult—who would dare join?
Wei Ci and the others only acted to prevent any loopholes from ruining the atmosphere, not simply to protect male rights.
Their perspective on the matter starkly differed from that of the live stream audience.
At this moment, Nong Qin straightened up and cautiously asked Jiang Pengji.
“My Lord, do you remember a new recruit named Dian Yin?”
Dian Yin?
Upon hearing this name, the people present weren’t totally unfamiliar, considering Dian Yin was either living in the military camp or staying at Wei Ci’s house.
Jiang Pengji replied, “Of course, I even told Han Mei that once Dian Yin finishes his training, he can be assigned to my side.”
Wei Ci secretly glanced at his Lord and sighed inwardly, clearly, the bond between Jiang Pengji and Dian Yin was fated by the heavens.
“What of this recruit?” she inquired.
Nong Qin recounted what she had seen, “The soldier who committed the serious crime was captured by him. When I saw him, he had dozens of severed heads hanging from his shoulders and waist; he was incredibly fierce. I thought he would be a valuable asset.”
Jiang Pengji tapped her fingers on the table. She initially planned to wait until Dian Yin completed his training to nurture him properly. He was clearly cut out for military life and would thrive with proper guidance; now that he had already made a name for himself on the battlefield… it was indeed time to promote him.
With that thought, Jiang Pengji said, “I’ve noted this matter down.”
With the capture of Cheng’an County, they needed people everywhere.
Dian Yin stepped up on his own without enlisting a strong man to exploit labor, which would be an insult to her nickname “Jiang the Ruthless.”
Although the idea of farming had a general framework, executing it wasn’t easy. Jiang Pengji planned to leave this task to Li Yun, Dian Yin, and Xu Ke. Li Yun had experience in cultivating wasteland and was familiar with agricultural affairs, while Dian Yin and Xu Ke would assist.
While discussing, a powerful sound of footsteps echoed from outside.
Upon hearing it, Jiang Pengji immediately knew who was coming—it was Meng Hunyun and Li Yun!
“My Lord, I have disgraced my duty by failing to capture all the fleeing leaders of the Green Garment Army,” Meng Hunyun pretended to plead for forgiveness, with Li Yun wearing a guilty expression beside him. They had sent people to pursue, but they were not as familiar with the terrain as the Green Garment Army, leading to several leaders escaping.
Wei Ci glanced at Jiang Pengji; her expression was calm, revealing no signs of anger or satisfaction.
He asked Meng Hunyun, “Do you know which direction those scoundrels fled?”
Meng Hunyun pondered briefly and answered, “It should be southwest.”
“Southwest?” Wei Ci furrowed his brow, while Xu Ke and Qi Guanrang’s faces also shifted slightly. “Looks like we won’t have any peace for a while.”
The southwest was exactly the territory of Maolin County, which was the base of the Green Garment Army.
Now that they had captured Cheng’an County and Xiangyang County, the two counties were separated by the southwest Maolin County and the northeast Jiao Ping County, making it difficult for the Green Garment Army in Fengyi County to regroup or assemble their forces, making them vulnerable to assault.
Fengyi County consisted of four counties, with Cheng’an County at the center; Maolin County to the southwest, Jiao Ping County to the northeast, and Xiangyang County, under Jiang Pengji’s command, bordered these two counties to the southeast, effectively cutting off the Green Garment Army’s options within Fengyi County.
From both a strategic and deployment perspective, the Green Garment Army had the motivation to attack either Cheng’an County or Xiangyang County.
If they attacked Cheng’an County, it would mean returning to the original state. However, given that Cheng’an County had been ravaged by the Green Garment Army all winter, there was little left to exploit. Instead of attacking a dilapidated Cheng’an County, they might as well gather their forces for a strong assault on Xiangyang County!
Xiangyang County is the largest among the four counties of Fengyi, and currently, under Jiang Pengji’s management, it was well-organized and prosperous.
Wouldn’t the Green Garment Army be jealous?
Taking advantage of the main force still being in Cheng’an County, they were very likely to launch a surprise attack on the relatively weaker Xiangyang County!
Xu Ke asked, “My Lord, should we send soldiers for reinforcement now?”
Jiang Pengji suddenly chuckled coldly and said, “Why should we send troops back to reinforce Xiangyang County? We have left plenty of forces there, with more than enough siege equipment available, and with Huaiyu and Luo Yue stationed, what are the odds of losing the city?”
Qi Guanrang gently tapped his fan, saying, “My Lord, could it be that you intend to…”
“Use their own methods against them!” Jiang Pengji squinted her eyes, a glint of malice flashing within, “If Jiao Ping County and Maolin County really send troops to ambush Xiangyang, we shall not hold back—we’ll split our forces and directly take down their stronghold!”
Everyone: “……”
Impressive, our Lord!
Wei Ci couldn’t help but chuckle wryly; it seemed they really couldn’t restrict her from the battlefield anymore. Seeing her pent-up fury had no outlet, the Green Garment Army had become her punching bag. This method was quite clever, but playing it safe by only ambushing Jiao Ping County or Maolin County would suffice.
To avoid being hindered by strategists, she chose to split her forces for the siege.
With divided forces, one group would launch a surprise attack, while the other would go in the opposite direction to attack.
Without the strategists whispering in her ear and no one casting her resentful glances, she could finally let loose and enjoy herself thoroughly.
