Crown Prince of the Empire, I quit!

The person who spoke was Qin Ming's old subordinate, Chu Xiaofeng, the former captain of the Wuwei Camp.

Heifu was the best student among the first batch of students to graduate from the military academy.

He participated in the Civil War, the Yan Dynasty landing war, and the infiltration war across the Yan Dynasty.

Every performance did not disappoint Qin Ming.

Therefore, Qin Ming decided to reward according to merit.

"Old Chu, don't talk too much."

At this time, Cao Chuan on the side hurriedly stepped forward and grabbed Chu Xiaofeng.

But the other party was already full of resentment.

"Your Majesty, the Wuwei Camp has been with you for so long, and there are still a large number of brothers who have not yet been promoted."

"At a time like this, you're favoring a newcomer from a military academy, promoting him to be our immediate superior. Is that right?"

What he said also reflected the thoughts of many former members of the Wuwei Camp.

The Wuwei Battalion was a large force that followed Qin Ming across the country.

Up to now, no matter whether it is the artillery battalion, musket battalion or hot air balloon unit, they are all ranked behind the Wuwei Battalion.

They thought they were Qin Ming's trusted troops, and over time they developed a sense of arrogance. Just like this time when it came to rewarding people for their merits, they felt they needed to be given priority.

Qin Ming has promoted newcomers time and again. If he is promoted further, his level may even be higher than that of some of their veterans.

How could the generals of the Wuwei Camp, who claimed to be Qin Ming's trusted troops, accept this?

"Old Chu, that's enough!"

Seeing that his good brother of many years actually said such disrespectful words to Qin Ming on the auspicious day when the army returned to the capital, Cao Chuan quickly pushed him.

But Chu Xiaofeng was obviously not convinced.

The atmosphere at the scene began to gradually become stagnant. Everyone dared not breathe and observed Qin Ming's expression.

Qin Ming looked at Chu Xiaofeng with some disappointment.

"Chu Xiaofeng, I have given my subordinates more rewards than I have ever given them. What you are saying about favoritism and not having your rank promoted is asking for too much, and using your seniority to threaten me."

Since the topic has been brought up, Qin Ming simply spoke openly about it.

"Students of the Military Academy must be promoted. If they don't enter the army and integrate into the imperial army, what's the point of having a Military Academy?"

"I have prepared many troops for them. This will not affect the promotion of any general in the Wuwei Camp. If you are just fuming over such a ridiculous thing, I can only say that I have misjudged the brothers in the Wuwei Camp."

Qin Ming did not plan to let young people like Heifu enter the Wuwei Camp, but instead prepared mobile troops and various new equipment troops for them to do things.

These are newly established troops that can accommodate many newcomers.

But the veterans in these troops always feel that their status is likely to be challenged by these outsiders.

It finally came to this.

"you……"

At this time, Chu Xiaofeng and the people from the Wuwei Camp who supported him were stunned.

Things seem to be different from what they imagined.

Qin Ming did not forget them, and even established a new formation and continued to retain the Wuwei Camp.

Cao Chuan said helplessly:

"How has His Majesty treated you all along the way? Think about it. How can you have the nerve to come and challenge His Majesty over the uneven distribution of benefits?"

"Since Your Majesty has not forgotten us, why don't you tell us..."

At this time, Chu Xiaofeng's face was full of regret, and he had already realized his recklessness and mistakes.

Cao Chuan said with dismay:

"I've known about the formation of new units for a long time: mobile units and long-distance fleets... but this is national policy, so it's impossible to leak it in advance!"

"Besides, does His Majesty need to inform you in advance when he does something?"

Cao Chuan's words made everyone feel ashamed.

Many of these veterans in the Wuwei Camp are old.

I am just waiting to gain some military merits in the last few years so that when I leave the army and return home to enjoy my retirement, I can receive better treatment.

I thought Qin Ming pretended to forget these generals who had followed him to conquer the world because they were old and frail.

However, they never expected that Qin Ming had already reserved a seat for them.

Qin Ming didn't say anything, but just looked at everyone with some disappointment.

In fact, he could also understand that at this time the court had begun the transition from the old to the new, and some old people might panic during this period, especially those who had followed him and made great contributions.

Perhaps they had no ill intentions and were even absolutely loyal to the dynasty.

But as long as there are people, there will definitely be friction.

Thinking of this, Qin Ming sighed slowly, but before he could say anything more, Chu Xiaofeng, an ordinary doctor, came to Qin Ming and knelt down in front of him.

"Your Majesty, I have judged you by my own standards."

"We are very grateful that you still keep the Wuwei Battalion in your heart and even set up other troops specifically for us."

"I'm deeply sorry for offending you in person. Your Majesty, I beg for your punishment. I don't mind taking my life, as long as the brothers in the Wuwei Camp are not implicated."

Anyone with a discerning eye could see that Chu Xiaofeng's appearance wasn't just because he thought it was bad for Qin Ming to support newcomers.

Rather, everyone in the Wuwei Camp felt that doing so neglected them, the veterans.

That's why there was an argument at the banquet today.

Chu Xiaofeng took the initiative to step forward in order to help the people behind him clear their suspicion.

Seeing him look like a bachelor, Qin Ming just curled his lips.

"Considering this is your first offense, and for the sake of the safety of the barracks, I'll start with a three-month sentence..."

Hearing Qin Ming say this, everyone present breathed a sigh of relief.

They all knew Qin Ming's temper. If they really made a mistake, they would be beheaded immediately. There was no chance for them to say anything more here.

A punishment like this, which lasts three months, is just a punishment of sprinkling water on the body.

But this time they were wrong.

"It's okay to offend, but you don't trust me. You must be punished with twenty strokes of the cane."

"This……"

Everyone was stunned. They didn't expect that something cruel was yet to come.

When Daqian's caning was used to punish people, ten strokes would generally leave those with weak bodies unable to get out of bed for half a month.

After twenty blows, even a general with martial arts skills like Chu Xiaofeng might not be able to withstand it.

It's certain that I will be lying in bed for several months.

"OK, no problem!"

Chu Xiaofeng gritted his teeth. The men in Wuwei Camp never talk nonsense.

Braving the heavy snow, he walked outside the hall, took off his shirt, and revealed his muscular back.

"Hit, hit towards me."

As the heavy knocking sound came, Chu Xiaofeng's voice was still echoing outside the store.

"Your Majesty, I trust you. Please don't take it to heart!"

Qin Ming shook his head helplessly, then turned to look at everyone.

"Without affecting everyone's contributions, I wonder if anyone still has doubts about Heifu's achievements?"

"I have no objection!"

"Your Majesty is wise!"

"The general seconded the proposal!"

……

At this time, the generals present finally stopped talking.