The first assistant of the poor family

Chapter 491
The 3000-strong army led by Wang Shouren was basically from the army of the Eastern Zhejiang Guards.

Because of his fellow countrymen, Wang Shouren felt even more cordial when communicating with them.It seems that they are not the relationship between generals and subordinates, but brothers and relatives.

In terms of combat effectiveness, the officers and soldiers of the Eastern Zhejiang Guards are clearly superior to those in Western Zhejiang.The reason is actually very simple. The guards in eastern Zhejiang are near the sea, and sometimes the officers and soldiers go to suppress the Japanese pirates who looted the people along the coast.

The Japanese pirates are all vicious masters, and their combat effectiveness is also very terrifying.

No matter how weak the fighting power of these guards is at the beginning, they will improve after several battles with Japanese pirates.

However, the soldiers of the Western Zhejiang Guards had basically zero combat effectiveness due to the long absence of battle formations.

Rather than saying that they were the officers of the Daming Guard, it would be better to say that they were a group of farmers carrying hoes to plow the land for the officers of the Guard.

What's even more sad is that this is the status quo of almost all the officers and soldiers of the Daming Guards, except for the Nine Sides and a very small number of Guards.

Since Wang Shouren's trip was a surprise attack, the soldiers he brought must be the most elite.

Emperor Zhengde issued a decree allowing Wang Shouren to select soldiers himself.

Wang Shouren was originally from Yuyao, and he had a clear understanding of the strength of the soldiers in his hometown, so he did not hesitate to select these three thousand elites from the guards of the six prefectures in eastern Zhejiang.

Although these 3000 people are not comparable to the veterans guarding the Nine Sides, they are already the strongest soldiers that can be selected right now.

Time can't wait, lost will never come again.

If the nine frontier garrison troops are mobilized to counter the rebellion, it will undoubtedly delay the fighting opportunity.

After the ship docked at the bend of the river, the soldiers jumped off one after another.

They are originally from Zhejiang Province, and their water skills are not bad. There is no problem of adaptability when they come to Jiangxi.

This is also Wang Shouren's main consideration.

According to the command of the commander, the soldiers unwrapped the packages, changed into civilian clothes as quickly as possible, and wrapped the sabers with Gebu on their backs.

Some soldiers also took some mud and smeared it on their faces to make themselves look more like refugees fleeing.

Jiangxi has experienced a severe drought this year, and almost the entire province's grain harvest has failed.

But at this time, King Ning raised his troops to rebel, completely ignoring the suffering of the people.

Wang Shouren ordered the soldiers to pretend to be victims of the disaster, in order to avoid as much as possible the defenders of King Ning in Jiangxi.

The best situation is naturally to sneak all the way into Nanchang City and take the city before the rebels can react.

Judging from the current situation, this possibility is extremely high.

Subduing others without fighting is naturally what Wang Shouren wants to see most.

Walking west along the official road, the yellow dust billowed, smearing the soldiers under Wang Shouren's command with plaster all over their bodies.

Gradually, some scattered victims of the disaster appeared in front of them. Judging from their appearance, they should also want to flee the famine.

"Old man, you also went to Nanchang City to escape famine?"

Wang Shouren leaned forward and asked in a deep voice.

The old man was carrying a rucksack, hunched over and was walking on his way. When he heard someone calling him, he turned around and said loudly: "What were you talking about just now, young man? The little old man's ears are not very good, please speak up."

Wang Shouren had no choice but to raise his voice and said, "Old man, do you mean that you also went to Nanchang City to escape famine?"

The old man obviously understood now.

He nodded and sighed: "The village has suffered a drought, and there is not a grain of grain left. Don't escape the disaster and wait for death? Right now, only Nanchang city has grain. Little old man, go beg for your life. The younger generation You escaped disaster too, right?"

Wang Shouren nodded and said, "That's right, the rice jar at home is out of rice, so I followed the villagers to flee famine."

"Well, this year is full of natural disasters and man-made disasters. God is angry and sent a drought, so I won't mention it. However, Prince Ning rebelled, alas."

The old man was obviously disappointed and shook his head helplessly.

"Old man, will Lord Ning let us enter the city?"

"Entering the city? That's not certain. I don't dare to expect extravagantly. In previous years, I would definitely open a warehouse to provide disaster relief, but this year is different. Prince Ning rebelled, and all the food must be used by the army. It may not be possible. Take the lives of us grassroots people seriously. I heard that the governor of Jiangxi and the inspector of Jiangxi were both killed by Prince Ning. This time, Prince Ning seems to be determined to fight for the throne."

Wang Shouren said bitterly, "Then what's the point of our going to Nanchang?"

The old man glared at Wang Shouren, and taught the younger generation: "Why are you so stupid? We still have a chance to go to Nanchang, and we are waiting to die if we stay in the village. You haven't seen the old man more than [-] years ago. Famine, it was really miserable. In the end, the mice in the village were all eaten up, and they all exchanged their children for food. Alas!"

Wang Shouren's heart sank when he heard the words Yizishishishi.

He believes that the old man is definitely not alarmist. In the face of disasters, ordinary people are really as humble as ants.

In order to survive, human relationships and family relationships are as thin as paper.

"Looking at it this way, Prince Ning won't take us to heart if he sits in the Dragon Court."

"Hey, isn't it just a change of emperor? What impact will it have on us ordinary people? Not to mention Prince Ning and today's emperor, even when Emperor Hongzhi is here, our life is also very tight?"

Hearing this, Wang Shouren was heartbroken.

The prosperity of the people is suffering, and the death of the people is suffering.

Even if the dynasty is prosperous, the common people can only do it without starving to death.To have a full stomach is simply a luxury.

"Hey, young man, I would like to advise you, you are still young. After this famine is over, find a small business to do. Although it is not as promising as studying, at least you can have a warm meal. Our farmer People dig food in the soil all day long, facing the loess and back facing the sky, and in the end, their stomach hurts from hunger and their face turns green."

Wang Shouren was heartbroken, and sighed, "You have been educated. When I have a chance, I will start a small business and ask for food and clothing."

"That's right, even if you can't read books, don't go to plow the land. Those who plow the land these days are the most desperate."

The old man chattered for a while, and then asked: "Young man, where are you from? The little old man sees you coming from the east."

"It's the southeast side." Wang Shouren hurriedly "corrected".

"The boy is from Zhuyin Village."

"Are they all from your hometown?"

The old man glanced at the "common people" behind Wang Shouren and hesitated.

"No, there are only more than 100 people traveling with the boy. These should also be victims of famine fleeing elsewhere."

"Oh, so it is."

The old man nodded and stopped asking.

This is the official road leading to Nanchang, and it is normal for people fleeing famine from various prefectures and counties in the south of Jiangxi to gather here.

But looking at the number of victims fleeing famine, there are more victims than [-] years ago.

Alas, God really does not give people a way to survive.

After paying the imperial rations, there would be nothing left.If there is another drought, the villagers really can only eat the soil.

At this moment, Wang Shouren changed his mind.

He decided not to cross Poyang Lake, but followed the victims all the way to Nanchang.

The reason is simple, the victims will not take water to escape famine.

Whether it was from the old man or other victims, the answer Wang Shouren got was the same.

Just imagine that these disaster victims can't even eat, how can they have extra money to rent a ferry.

And Wang Shouren and the others were too many, too exaggerated, too ostentatious.

Wang Shouren asked the soldiers to dress up as fleeing civilians in order to avoid the rebels.If you concentrate on crossing the lake, it may be self-defeating.

And although the speed of fleeing with the victims was slower, it was safe.

Whether it's true or false, those defenders couldn't tell the difference even if they had double pupils.

Besides, more and more disaster victims gathered from the official road, and these 3000 people would not be very conspicuous.At least you don't have to worry about being exposed until you reach Nanchang City.

The farther you go in the direction of Nanchang, the more miserable the scene on the roadside becomes.

This is very different from what Wang Shouren thought.He thought that Nanchang was the provincial capital, and the victims who fled in the direction of Nanchang would have a better life.Now it seems that it is completely the opposite.

Wang Shouren's army carried dry rations with them, but they dare not take them out now.

One is that this will expose their identities, and the other is that these victims will loot like crazy when they see the food.

Wang Shouren does not lack sympathy, but it is obviously not the time for sympathy to overflow.

Only when King Ning's rebellion is put down as soon as possible and Jiangxi is recovered, can the court open a storehouse to help the victims.

If King Ning didn't get rid of it, all the food would be used by him as military rations, and the people would have to starve.

Therefore, Wang Shouren and the others traveled with the victims during the day, and only secretly took out dry food from the package at night when the victims were already asleep.

The speed of the victims was not as slow as Wang Shouren imagined, and they arrived outside Nanchang five days later.

This provincial capital in Jiangxi is extremely strong, if you want to fight hard without tens of thousands of people, it may be difficult to take it down.

Naturally, Wang Shouren wanted to sneak into the city first, and then find a chance to take it.

Although the journey was a bit far, fortunately they traveled smoothly and were not noticed by the rebels.

According to the plan, Wang Shouren took the soldiers and the victims to the city of Nanchang to inquire about the news.

According to his rough count, there were at least 5 to [-] victims.

With so many disaster victims gathered outside Nancheng, it was a mess.

Seeing this, the city gate officials guarding Nanchang hurriedly sent someone to report to Zhao Dakai, the general who stayed behind in Nanchang.

Zhao Dakai is the confidant of King Ning Zhu Chenhao. He has followed Zhu Chenhao since Zhu Chenhao just succeeded to the throne, and won his trust.

Therefore, this time King Ning rebelled and led troops out of Jiangxi, but Zhao Dakai was left in Nanchang City just to keep the bottom line.

Once the attack on Anqing fails, he can also return to Jiangxi, use Jiangnan Kang as a barrier, and establish his capital Nanchang to fight against the imperial court.

As Zhao Dakai, there was no way out from the moment King Ning rebelled.

No king would tolerate treason, and today's son Zhu Houzhao is no exception.

As a general under King Ning, Zhao Dakai clearly understood that if he failed, what awaited him would be the death penalty.Not only will he die alone, but even his entire family will be implicated and killed. I am afraid that even a bloodline will not be left behind.

Therefore, even if he fought to the last moment, it was impossible for Zhao Dakai to surrender.

"General Zhao, something is wrong!"

Zhao Dakai was looking at the account book, when he heard the shout, he couldn't help but frowned and cursed: "Howling, didn't you see that the general is busy? I've delayed your majesty's plan, and cut off your head to use as a chamber pot!"

The soldier who came to report shrank his neck subconsciously, and said with a sneer: "General Zhao, there is really something urgent."

"Tell me, what's the matter?"

Although Zhao Dakai was upset, he still asked impatiently.

"General Qi, the victims of the disaster from the south of Jiangxi have gathered outside the city and asked to open warehouses for relief."

"Reverse, reverse!"

Zhao Dakai was furious and said: "The gangsters don't even look at the time. Your Majesty is overseeing the battle in Anqing, and the army is in need of food and grass. The general was ordered to sit in Nanchang to prepare food and grass. How could he give the army rations just because of a few gangsters?" They split!"

What Zhao Dakai said was awe-inspiring, as if it should have been like this, completely disregarding that these so-called military rations were all the fat and anointing of the people, and they were all supported by the elders in Jiangxi.

"Are you a stupid pig? This kind of question also bothers General Ben, just drive them away!"

"Ke Ke, there are tens of thousands of them."

The soldier who reported the letter had a sad face, as if there was nothing I could do, and I was helpless.

Zhao Dakai was startled slightly, almost collapsed to the ground.

Ten thousand people?How come there are so many disaster victims all of a sudden?
He had also heard about the drought, but he never thought it would be so severe.

Looking at this posture, it seems that the whole of Jiangxi has been seriously affected by the disaster.

"General, what should we do now?"

The soldier also saw the change in Zhao Dakai's expression, so he asked.

"Let this general think about it!"

Zhao Dakai waved his hands impatiently and started to walk.

After a long time, he turned around and said sullenly: "You can't open a warehouse, no matter what, you can't open a warehouse. Those disaster victims just leave them alone. After a long time, they will naturally leave."

After thinking for a long time, Zhao Dakai still felt that he could not open a position.

Because the number of victims is too many.

If he only took out a few to make sense of, it would only make things more complicated.

"However, what should we do if this causes a civil uprising?"

"Where is so much bullshit!"

Zhao Dakai kicked the soldier's ass fiercely, and said coldly: "Is this the general who has the final say or you who have the final say?"

"Of course the general has the final say, but..."

"But what? When the sky falls, General Ben will hold you back, so you're so worried!"

The soldier thought to himself, if the sky really falls, can you stand it?

But he had no choice but to respond: "This subordinate obeys orders."

Zhao Da is happy and bitter.

Jiangxi was originally considered wealthy, but after Lord Ning raised his army, he conquered several cities and unified Jiangxi.The situation has been very good.

But at this time, the victims of the disaster gathered in Nanchang, which is an unstable factor.

If there is a civil uprising, the soldiers guarding the city will be busy.

People are driven to do all kinds of crazy things, including looting food.

This is almost uncontrollable, because it is impossible to tell who is the disaster victim and who is the people of Nanchang.

There is only one way.
"and many more!"

Zhao Dakai stopped the soldiers who were about to leave.

"What else does the general want?"

The soldier turned around in frustration.

"Pass down the general's order. From now on, all the city gates will be closed, and no one is allowed to enter or leave!"

(End of this chapter)