It's Better to Cry in One Family Than in Every Family
"Who did it?"
Zhao Yiyang asked as he washed his bloody hands with salt water.
"Qiang people, I don't know which tribe it is for the time being.”
Cheng Chumo said in a muffled voice.
One of his arms was wrapped in gauze, but fortunately, it was only a superficial wound.
Zhangsun Chong's life was saved.
He had drunk a large bowl of decoction made from the Red Herbs, so there shouldn't be any complications.
In the Great Tang, more than half of the soldiers did not die on the battlefield, but from inflammation caused by external injuries.
Because there was no good disinfection method, as long as it was a wounded person, there was a high chance that it would cause complications.
People with strong bodies might be able to withstand it.
However, if it was an ordinary person, the probability of death was close to 90%.
"Gou 'zi…"
Zhao Yiyang wiped his hands and shouted.
"My lord."
A lean young man walked into the main tent.
"Bring a few brothers and find this savage tribe.”
"Here."
Gou 'zi cupped his hands and turned to leave.
The Qiang people were obviously here for the salt in the saltworks, and the news of salt in this valley would not spread too widely. Therefore, this tribe must be near the saltworks and definitely not more than 50 miles away.
What was more frightening was that these Qiang people did not manage to snatch the salt and knew that the Tang border army would definitely take revenge, so they had already fled with their families.
Given the nature of the Tang border army, they would definitely take revenge.
The losses in this battle were rather great.
One brother died and seven or eight people were injured.
Among the injured, there were also heavyweight figures like Zhangsun Chong and Cheng Chumo.
If one of them died here, it would definitely be a huge earthquake.
"Tell me in detail."
? After Gou 'zi left, Zhao Yiyang continued.
"How could he suffer such a huge loss?"
"I was too careless."
Cheng Chumo looked guilty and continued,"I did not know that the Qiang people would be so bold. Although they arranged for brothers to be on guard, they only arranged for an open sentry. They did not arrange for a hidden sentry. The dead brothers are the sentries…"
According to the regulations set by Zhao Yiyang, both Dongyang Castle and the saltworks had to have open and hidden sentries.
The open sentry was in the open, and the secret sentry was in the dark.
This was also the style of the special forces.
But because of Cheng Chumo's carelessness, he only arranged for one sentry.
He thought that the Tang Border Army was invincible, and that no one would dare to touch the Tang Border Army's tiger whiskers.
However, he had forgotten that even a dog could jump over a wall when it was anxious.
Not only did these Qiang people lack food and clothing, they also lacked salt.
In Longyou, the value of this salt was comparable to gold. It was worth the risk for these Qiang people.
Then, the sentries were killed. Hundreds of cavalrymen rushed towards the saltworks like a storm.
Fortunately, the guards of the saltworks had been trained by Zhao Yiyang for several months. They were able to organize a resistance despite the unfavorable situation.
Dozens of guards quickly formed a battle formation and stopped the enemy cavalry from charging forward.
Then, Cheng Chumo and Zhangsun Chong each led a team and charged into the enemy's formation.
Cheng Chumo killed the leader of the other party and was also stabbed.
In order to save the fallen Cheng Chumo, Zhangsun Chong was stabbed three times.
When the enemy saw their leader's head being chopped off, their morale plummeted and they scattered in all directions.
...
Cheng Chumo, as the commander of the saltworks, had to take full responsibility for this battle.
If he strictly followed the established regulations, it might cause some losses, but the losses would definitely not be so great.
In particular, the act of removing the hidden sentries without authorization was enough to be sent to the military court in the future.
Zhao Yiyang's face darkened.
Looking at the Qiang captives huddled together like quails outside the tent, he asked,""Are there any casualties or escapees?”
"No…"
"These captives are very honest and didn't take the opportunity to escape." Cheng Chumo said gloomily.”
It was a blessing in disguise!
The saltworks were too important. Without these captives, the Tang army would have to open the mountains to refine salt.
"Liu Bao."
"Your subordinate is here."
The brawny man standing at the side cupped his hands and bowed.
"Report what happened today to the general of Lan Province. Transfer all the wounded to Dongyang Castle immediately and send 50 brothers to the saltworks.”
Zhao Yiyang quickly ordered.
"Here."
Liu Bao cupped his hands and accepted the order.
"Then... Little Duke Cheng?"
Bao Liu asked hesitantly.
"According to military law."
Zhao Yiyang said coldly. There was no emotion in his voice.
Li Chengqian was shocked.
"Brother Yang, he's still injured. Do you want to take his life if we execute the military law now?”
According to the military law, Cheng Chumo, as the military officer, was directly responsible for this 'defeat'. The lightest punishment was to lose his official position and be beaten 50 times.
Zhao Yiyang didn't have the authority to remove Cheng Chumo from his position, but the 50-stick punishment was still within his authority.
"I don't want anyone's life, but my brother died. Someone has to take responsibility for this.”
Zhao Yiyang met Li Chengqian's gaze.
Indeed, soldiers had to be prepared for death.
However, some deaths could not be avoided, and some deaths could be avoided. If the officer's negligence caused his subordinates to die, wouldn't the officer be responsible? Who would be responsible?
Was the life of a soldier not a life?
"I did not say that he would not take responsibility for this matter…"
Li Chengqian argued with reason and said in a hurry,"But you can't beat him here. Why don't you go back to Dongyang Castle and beat him in front of everyone? That way, you can educate him better, don't you think?”
"Sir…"
Liu Bao also said anxiously," Your Highness, you have a point. Why don't we wait until we return to Dongyang Castle before executing him? At that time, everyone will be watching the execution. I'll see who dares to ignore the regulations you set in the future."”
Zhao Yiyang naturally understood what they meant.
He just wanted to stabilize himself and protect Cheng Chumo.
50 caning was no joke. No matter how strong his body was, he couldn't take it. Moreover, one of Cheng Chumo's arms was crippled. He had also fought for half a day and consumed a lot of physical strength.
If he were to be executed now, the chances of him staying alive were indeed not high.
Zhao Yiyang looked at the ashamed Cheng Chumo and said seriously,"I hope you can remember today's lesson. Everyone only has one life, and this thing doesn't matter if you're high or low. Just because you're the son of the Duke, you won't have one more life. We don't have the right to waste other people's lives. If we waste them, the only way to make up for it is to pay with our own lives!!!”
"Today, because of your negligence, a brother died in battle and seven or eight brothers were injured. If you become a general tomorrow, if you don't learn your lesson, more than one brother will die. Therefore, don't blame me for being ruthless. It's better for one family to cry than for everyone to cry!!!”
"Let's go, take me to see my fallen brothers!!!”
"Then execute him in front of him!!!”
The decisiveness of his voice made everyone's hearts freeze.
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