Chapter 1134: Mutiny of the Soldiers

Chapter 1134: Mutiny of the Soldiers

In the army camp located outside Yedu City, due to the serious shortage of basic camping materials such as felt tents, the entire military camp was also very primitive. Many soldiers even had to live in caves on the ground or in the open air.

This was certainly due to the fact that during the previous battle with the Wei army, a large amount of ordnance and supplies were discarded on the front line. But now that the army has retreated and returned home, these camping supplies have not been replenished for a long time, which naturally makes people feel dissatisfied.

It was now midsummer and the weather was hot, so the lack of felt tents could be tolerated for the time being. What is really becoming unbearable is the lack of food and supplies.

Especially now that the army is stationed near the capital, and Yedu is the most prosperous and wealthy place in Hebei, where many powerful and senior officials, wealthy businessmen and families live here. These rich and powerful people come and go with a cloud of servants, pulling cars full of wine, meat and delicacies. Occasionally they hold banquets in the suburbs, which consume a lot of wine and food. The discarded and wasted food alone is enough to make people salivate.

On the one hand, there are luxurious pleasures in wine pools and meat forests, and on the other hand, it is difficult to survive without enough food. It is not that these soldiers cannot endure hardship. It was common for them to lie in the snow and drink ice when they were guarding the border, but now they have seen the prosperity of Duji with their own eyes. The enjoyment of those powerful people really makes them feel the huge gap between them as if they are in two worlds, which is a great devastation to people's reason and emotions!

Due to the strict military law restrictions in the military camp, the sergeants were not allowed to leave the camp at will, so what they saw was only the scenery around the camp. But even just the personnel situation in this corner is enough to create a huge sense of gap in their hearts.

Anyone who stays in such an environment for a long time will accumulate resentment and dissatisfaction in his heart. When it accumulates to a certain level, it only takes an opportunity to completely explode. And with the deliberate manipulation and fueling of intentional people, the sooner this opportunity comes, the more intense the anger and dissatisfaction will be.

Due to the limited supplies in the capital, the food for the military campers is also provided daily. Usually in the evening of the previous day, the state government arranges for soldiers to deliver food that can provide two meals a day for the campers into the camp, and then Then a governor will distribute the camp owners to various camps to ensure a day's food.

In the beginning, although the food supply was relatively meager, it was always supplied on time. Although the camp soldiers could not help but complain, they were not starving.

However, as time goes by, the supply of grain and grass gradually becomes less punctual. The original supply of the previous day is switched to the supply of the same day, and the delivery time is also gradually retreating, from early morning to morning, and even afternoon, and soon even There was no guarantee of two meals a day, and the soldiers were half-starved and half-starved, and the resentment in their hearts was growing.

Towards the evening of that day, the carts carrying grain arrived belatedly, and the number of carts was far from enough.

The campers who were already waiting in the camp were eager to see the food trucks and their stomachs were thundering with hunger. When they saw the grain truck driving into the camp, they rushed forward one after another and shouted impatiently: "You thieves and slaves want to You can't die! Why are you here so late today? If you miss the time again, you and other thieves will be killed in the camp!"

The people responsible for transporting grain and grass were all ordinary servants serving in the state capital. When they heard these sergeants shouting and cursing, their faces turned pale with fright. They lowered their heads and did not dare to speak. They just dragged the grain cart with all their strength. Go inside the camp.

But soon a sergeant discovered that the number of grain trucks today was not enough. He glared and asked angrily: "Why are there only about thirty trucks of grain transported today? Who can feed themselves with such a small amount of grain? Are you waiting for the thieves to hide it secretly?"

While they were talking, they raised their fists and came forward to chase and ask questions, but the servants could only hide with their heads in their hands and defended themselves: "I don't know, I don't know... the officials in charge of the treasury have been given so much, how dare the slaves hide it secretly?" , General, please spare your life..."

Not getting a satisfactory answer, these hungry sergeants naturally refused to give up, and vented their anger directly on these soldiers. They surrounded these soldiers and beat them to vent their anger. Even those who were sent with the team The grain officials were not spared.

It was not until all the governors heard the news that they came and shouted at them that the chaotic situation was slightly under control. Of course, the main reason was that the soldiers were so hungry that they were so hungry that even beating people became weak. Fill your stomach first and then talk.

The food shipped in front of us is obviously not enough for the entire army. Therefore, before the supervisors and generals gave orders for distribution, the battalion soldiers who had already been clever took advantage of the chaos and approached the grain truck, preparing to take part of their own rations first.

But when they opened the grain bags in the car, a cloud of dust full of putrid smell rushed towards their faces. The grain bags were filled with old grain and rotten millet. They had been stored for many years and had already become rotten by insects. The powder is no longer edible at all.

"These dog thieves, these dog thieves... really think that we are beggars begging for food! These rotten grains are sent to the camp even though the beggars won't eat them and the animals won't eat them!"

Seeing the powder flowing out from their fingers like quicksand, the campers' moods that had just calmed down once again became extremely angry. Even the grain truck was overturned, and large clouds of dust filled the camp. Suddenly, the anger in people's chests burned even more, and even the governors could no longer restrain it.

"The dog officers in the court are stingy and unkind, mistreating the soldiers and denying food and drink. It is really hateful! Who dares to follow me out of the camp, rush into the city, go to the court and accuse the dog officers?"

The simple shouting and noise in the camp was no longer enough to vent the raging anger in their hearts. Someone raised their arms and shouted to call on the camp soldiers, and the surrounding camp soldiers immediately gathered in response.

Someone else shouted loudly: "What's the use of joining the imperial court? Today's Supreme Being is not in the capital, and those who control the imperial court are those dog officials! Yang Min's cattle, horses and livestock must be fed with fine feed, and a certain number of soldiers are bathing in blood beside them. After fighting hard, he turned out to be worse than an animal! The traitorous minister should be killed!"

Seeing that the crowd was getting more and more angry, more and more soldiers gathered, and the governors and generals were all complaining for a while. Naturally, they did not dare to allow these soldiers to leave the camp, otherwise they might cause a huge disaster in the capital. But if they continue to suppress and stop them blindly, the soldiers will only attract the resentment and dissatisfaction in their hearts to themselves.

"You camp soldiers, be patient and don't be impatient. Don't leave the camp and disobey military orders! The only problem we have right now is that the troops are short of food. If we continue to make noises, our lives may be at risk!"

One of the governor generals couldn't help shouting loudly, but his voice was soon drowned out by the louder roars. Amid the excitement of the crowd, anyone who dared to stand on the opposite side of the crowd would be seeking death.

Seeing that the situation had become out of control, the governor's thoughts were racing in his mind, and he shouted loudly: "King Changshan, King Changshan is considerate of his subordinates. He even argued with Yang Xianggong face to face to get food and supplies for the troops! I'll wait for you. The soldiers are not leaving the camp for the time being. Please come to see King Changshan and report to the court to replenish the food supplies for the soldiers in each camp! This will not violate the national law and the army will have enough food!"

"King Changshan, King Changshan! Please come and see King Changshan!"

After being inspired by this reminder, the soldiers in all camps also came to their senses and immediately shouted in agreement. The deeds of King Changshan that have been widely reported in the recent period have made them very fond of this sect king who is on their side and willing to speak out for them. At this time, they naturally have great expectations and trust in King Changshan.

As all the soldiers in the camps started making noises, the commotion became louder and louder, and the situation soon spread to the city.

At this time, Yang Min had just finished his day's work and was about to stop for a bite to eat when he was told that a group of camp soldiers in the camp outside the city were making a fuss because of lack of food. He was suddenly shocked and at the same time Not without surprise: "The troops have always been provided with food on time, so why are they so noisy due to lack of food? And why do you want to see King Changshan?"

The officials of Shangshu Province were also a little confused about the situation at this time, so they could only give a brief explanation based on what they knew: "The food for the armies has been supplied by Sizhou Mu. The state capital has been reporting shortages of people and materials for days, but there is no shortage of food." It was not mentioned that the food supplies for the armies were insufficient. As for King Changshan, perhaps because he had a dispute with the Prime Minister in the province a few days ago, the soldiers thought that they would get preferential treatment if they appealed to the king..."

When Yang Min heard this, his face suddenly darkened, and he immediately said bitterly: "A bunch of stupid people, they don't know whether the facts are true or false, they only know how to make noise! ​​Immediately inform the Governor of the Supervisory State, and mobilize the imperial army to prepare for suppression. Chaos!"

Since these people returned to the capital, Yang Min has been trying his best to raise supplies and provide food for them. However, what King Changshan did for them was just a few beautiful words that ignored the facts in the Shangshu Province. Just make a fuss with Yang Min. As a result, these people all blamed their predicament on Yang Min, who was really doing the work, and King Changshan, who had been standing by and watching, became their savior.

Yang Min was too lazy to explain to the sergeants. While he notified the Governor's Office of the Supervisory State to prepare for the deployment of troops to suppress the chaos, he also sent his men to the state capital to ask why there was a flaw in the supply of materials to the battalion soldiers. After understanding the reason Take remedial measures as soon as possible.