Chapter 13 Establishing Rules

The next morning, as soon as Gu Chengyuan got up, washed and dressed, Pu Guangqiang reported to him about the survivors in the school.

"Captain, the sentry said that twelve students, eight boys and four girls, came to our dormitory last night!"

Gu Chengyuan was not too surprised when he heard this. After all, there was indeed a lot of noise last night. It was natural for frightened students to come here to seek shelter. It would be strange if no one came.

"Go and gather the students, and call Cai Anxin and the other two as well. Meet at the activity hall on the first floor in ten minutes. I have something to say!"

"Roger that!"

Ten minutes later, in the lobby on the first floor, the twelve students who had just rushed over had different expressions. Some were frightened, some were confused, and a small number were muttering indignantly.

Cai Anxin and the other two were much quieter. The secretary and the driver stood quietly behind Cai Anxin.

Cai Anxin looked at these people who suddenly appeared with a calm expression, as if he was thinking about something.

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Hear the rhythmic sound of boots hitting the ground

Everyone looked towards the stairs at the same time.

Soon they saw Gu Chengyuan, who was wearing a neat combat uniform, had a tall stature, a handsome and resolute face, and was followed by Pu Guangqiang, who was fully armed and holding a shotgun, walking towards them.

Looking at Gu Chengyuan's three-star military rank, some of the retired boys were surprised, while the other boys did not feel much and just thought he was very handsome.

The four girls didn't say anything extra, but their eyes were noticeably brighter than before.

"Hello, classmates! I am the company commander of this squad, my name is Gu Chengyuan!"

"Everyone knows what the world is like right now! So I won't argue with you guys!"

"It depends on your trust that you are willing to entrust your personal safety to me, Gu! It is my responsibility to protect your personal safety!"

When everyone present heard Gu Chengyuan's promise, their eyes lit up. Wasn't it just for this promise that they risked their lives and ran to Apartment 22 at night?

"So for everyone's safety, I have to set some rules for everyone!"

First: Men and women should live on different floors and are not allowed to jump between floors!

Second: Implement martial law, follow orders in all actions, and obey commands completely!

Third: Food is precious in the last days, so a quota system for minimum living security is implemented. Food above the security line is obtained and distributed according to work. The more you work, the more you get, and if you don’t work, you get nothing!

Fourth: Due to manpower reasons, we have more important tasks to complete. The survivors are currently under the care of Mr. Cai, who is the chairman of Hongtu Group. You should all have heard of him, so you can rest assured about his management capabilities.

Please cooperate with Mr. Cai in this regard, and Mr. Cai will also work hard. If there is anything unreasonable in the management process, you can also complain to me!

These are the regulations for now. We will continue to improve them in the future to better serve you!

As Gu Chengyuan issued the rules one by one, some people in the crowd became increasingly dissatisfied. After Gu Chengyuan finished speaking.

Immediately, a tall and thin boy wearing glasses couldn't help but speak up

"Captain Gu, I think there is a problem! According to your rules, the military has too much power. We are students, not your soldiers! This is a democratic era!"

"Absolute power breeds absolute corruption. I believe that power should be regulated! I suggest setting up a regulatory body composed of our students as a third party to oversee the exercise of power!"

After the tall and thin man with glasses finished speaking, some people below seemed to have found an outlet to vent their feelings and immediately echoed:

"Yep!"

"We are not soldiers. Why do you ask us to obey orders absolutely? Do we have to go even if we are asked to die?"

"Isn't the purpose of the military to protect us?"

Listening to the increasingly noisy scene, without waiting for Gu Chengyuan to speak, Cai Anxin took the initiative to stand up and persuade:

"Can you guys be quiet and listen to me for a few words?"

"My classmates are all highly educated, capable and thoughtful! I understand what everyone is saying! Power does need supervision!"

"But now we are in the end times, and I'm sure everyone has heard the saying that severe punishment is needed in times of chaos! If we sheathe our swords in times of chaos, it will reduce the deterrent effect on those who create chaos, and will only lead to greater chaos!"

"So my personal suggestion is that if students are worried about their rights not being protected and want to set up a supervisory body, then they should set up an agency to supervise me!"

"Anyway, I am the person directly responsible for managing everyone!"

"The army is a state institution. It is not reasonable for us to supervise it!"

"Moreover, military-civilian integration has always been our Zhou state's tradition. Now that the country is in crisis, everyone has the responsibility and obligation to obey the call!"

After listening to Cai Anxin's words, the tall and thin man with glasses slowly relaxed his frown, as if he had been convinced.

"Chairman Cai, what you said makes a lot of sense. When the country is in crisis, everyone has a responsibility and an obligation to contribute! I am willing to devote myself to the country and my classmates!"

"I used to be the head of the Discipline Department of the Student Union. Are there any students who are willing to contribute and join me in establishing this organization to protect everyone's rights?"

Two boys who had just agreed raised their hands and said

"I am willing!"

"I am willing to work with Minister Lu to protect the rights of our classmates!"

Seeing this scene, Cai Anxin raised her eyebrows, but didn't say anything and looked at Gu Chengyuan.

Gu Chengyuan did not express his opinion, as if nothing had happened just now, and clapped his hands and said:

"Since you have already discussed the plan, I will not interfere too much in the details! I will give you autonomy."

"But what is said above are all hard rules! They must be followed. In the face of the end of the world, I hope everyone will take care of themselves!"

"If anyone interferes with the execution of military missions, don't blame me for punishing them according to military law!"

The last sentence was a naked threat, and Gu Chengyuan spoke it with extreme seriousness.

Cai Anxin and the tall and thin man with glasses, Lu Shengfu, repeatedly assured that they would do a good job and would never hold the troops back.

Seeing this, Gu Chengyuan did not waste any more time. He told them to organize the personnel to do the logistics work and then went out to get on the car.

Miraculously, no one mentioned the previous view that military rule was undemocratic and unfree.

At the beginning, Lu Shengfu was also influenced by the thoughts of college students. He talked about democracy and freedom but kept silent about personal rights.

But he was obviously not a fool. When Cai Anxin said that severe punishments should be used in troubled times, he was shocked but quickly calmed down.

Yes, this is no longer a peaceful era. If you continue to be the first to stand out, you might end up being the slaughtered chicken.

So he thought quickly, taking advantage of Cai Anxin's intention to direct the conflict towards himself and to help Gu Chengyuan out of trouble, he shamelessly recommended himself in order to gain power.

Cai Anxin thought that Gu Chengyuan, who held the truth, would definitely not compromise with students and let his prestige be damaged.

This invitation not only shows that he is sensible and gains trust, but also makes Gu Chengyuan feel that the student is ungrateful and thus attacks him, indirectly improving his own prestige.

So that when students think about fighting against themselves in the future, they will subconsciously think that they are fighting against the army!

However, Gu Chengyuan saw all of this. Although Lu Shengfu was a sophisticated egoist and a bit hypocritical, Gu Chengyuan didn't like him either.

But Lu Shengfu's intervention made him see another way, which is to allow the survivors to form internal checks and balances and jump out to act as referees themselves!

Under this model, both parties will work hard to carry out the orders given to them, and their minimum level of obedience will become lower and lower.

It’s like we’re caught in some kind of dog-licking competition, and those who can’t keep up and lose favor will be eliminated!

To deal with the unruly, give him power! When he changes from a warrior to a dragon, he will protect the order of the dragon from the bottom of his heart.

Just like the so-called young people cleaning up the workplace, it is only because they have not shared in the benefits of workplace order.

As they gradually become the beneficiaries of this order, they will also change from questioners to defenders like Lu Shengfu!

What's more, Gu Chengyuan himself has no intention of managing these survivors. As long as he develops the troops well, all conspiracies and tricks are nothing!

Whoever holds the gun holds the absolute right to speak.