Chapter 740 - 354: A Show of Force (Part 2)

Cui Shaokang suddenly froze, his back slightly chilled, instinctively adjusting his posture to its straightest state.

If Su Jiameng wanted to tackle those discordant voices from the aspect of military discipline, to be honest, Cui Shaokang really had nothing to say. After all, discussing superiors is fundamentally wrong and strictly prohibited!

Normally, it’s not that big of a deal; after all, mouths belong to others, and it’s normal for subordinates to complain a bit when those above don’t behave decently. Just like Su Jiameng herself, when she first started training in her past life, she complained endlessly. On the surface, she appeared as obedient as a little lamb, but secretly, she would curse and gossip about her training officers, spreading various rumors everywhere.

At times, it’s also a way to relieve stress, something understood by those who have gone through this phase. Back then, Su Jiameng did not hold a high rank, and when training her subordinates, she also adopted a rigorous and high-pressure training policy, making a group of soldiers whine incessantly. But privately, she would disguise herself and join the soldiers’ dedicated complaining group, cursing and discussing herself along with them.

As long as it wasn’t too excessive, causing a terribly negative impact or delaying execution of orders, Su Jiameng usually turned a blind eye. As long as the military morale and discipline on the surface were harmonious and united, she didn’t mind letting these rookies keep some "hobbies."

Moreover, complaints and such usually appeared among new recruits, hearty and impulsive, resisting discipline, and especially unwilling to obey a woman far younger than themselves! However, as they experienced more, they naturally matured, and with military management and education, they gradually realized such behavior was childish and inconsistent with their identity.

The military has always been the best place to hone a person, and Su Jiameng knew this well. Sometimes, she was empathetic to their high pressure, strict on official matters but lenient in private times; as long as her bottom line wasn’t crossed, everything was negotiable.

Due to different standings, her actions could be considered benevolent, but the soldiers showed a lack of self-discipline!

She could write a review, but the soldiers had to face punishment.

Cui Shaokang, knowing full well who would suffer more in a clash between a group of soldiers and a Lieutenant General, displayed such a tense demeanor. To put it bluntly, even if Su Jiameng really rose through "pleasing Yu Feng," she is now a Lieutenant General, and as soldiers whose duty is to obey orders, the first thing is not to question her but to do their job well.

Delaying their own matters out of dissatisfaction with superiors is even more serious.

Sweat began to form on Cui Shaokang’s forehead, yet he didn’t know where to start talking. In his opinion, Su Jiameng was already planning to intimidate them, and any defense might be futile, potentially even displeasing her and provoking a harsher response.

However, Su Jiameng never played by the rules, so why would she act or speak according to Cui Shaokang’s assumptions?

The previous words were like a figment of Cui Shaokang’s imagination. After asking, Su Jiameng didn’t mention it again but shifted her focus to her primary official duties. While the soldiers could be dissatisfied with her being parachuted in, she couldn’t leave any weaknesses in her work skills, and her consistent personality also didn’t allow slackness in official matters.

Strictly speaking, this army was also driven here by the Plane Alliance.

Not to mention anything else, just looking at most of the soldiers being Yu Feng’s old subordinates makes it clear. During Yu Feng’s years of confinement, those old subordinates were almost annihilated, with most elites being dismantled and sent to various remote places; the Maxiwa Delta is an ideal choice.

However, when everyone believed Yu Feng to be dead, he returned, and this army transformed from "the transparent army exiled to the Alliance’s periphery" to "voluntarily defending, guarding the Alliance’s heroes." But everyone is well-aware of the truth.

Given such a growth history, there are indeed significant hidden dangers within the army. Not mentioning anything else, just the factional issues among the soldiers are already a headache! Ultimately, the influence of aristocratic families swaying the Alliance’s decisions does more harm than good!

Aside from Yu Feng’s old subordinates, a small portion of the soldiers belong to other aristocratic factions. While they appear harmonious on the surface, they are actually at odds with each other privately. Cui Shaokang does have strong military governance capabilities, but he is, after all, just one person, and can at best only maintain basic harmony.