sjar Chapter 271: No Food Shortage
Chapter 271: No Food Shortage
Even the most iron-willed old general had to bow his head because of the current predicament.
What's more, he knew that what others said was indeed true.
The imperial court didn't care about them, so how could they vent their anger on those who helped them?
Even if someone has other thoughts, that's normal, isn't it?
What people give them is real, and the hope of life they bring to them is also real.
General Feng's eyes were full of pleading, as he was afraid that he would anger people away.
Xie Ting did not refuse to give in. He followed Song Zhi's instructions, put down the ointment and was about to leave.
Meng Qi was supported by them and walked a few steps. He turned back and asked, "General Feng, do you still hold out hope for the court? Do you really want everyone to die with you because of your foolish decision?"
General Feng staggered a few steps violently, and his spine, which had never bent when facing more enemy troops, suddenly bent, as if he had aged ten years in an instant.
The light in his eyes dimmed, "You...let me think about it."
Meng Qi didn't say anything else, turned around and followed Xie Ting and the others back to the camp.
Xie Ting vividly recounted the entire incident to Song Zhi, his face beaming with joy as he said, "Boss, you're truly amazing! How did you know General Feng would say those words? You don't know that after I said them exactly as you taught me, General Feng was speechless and filled with shame."
Song Zhi looked calm and said, "Just wait."
If General Feng was a kind person, he would not have disregarded the lives of so many soldiers.
All of Meng Qi's more than 10,000 men have come here. Since they used to report here from time to time during their previous patrols, they are familiar with this place and quickly integrated into the atmosphere.
Now the heavy snow has buried all the shorter snowmen. The gray sky is a bit depressing, and the heavy snow still shows no sign of stopping.
The weather was getting colder and colder, and they could still feel the chill even though they were dressed warmly.
The next day, many people came to General Feng's side one after another to join him.
They all said that it was General Feng who asked them to come. The long period of cold and hunger made them very weak, and if they did not get better later, they would definitely suffer from the root of the disease.
The old general couldn't bear to see these people get into trouble, and he was sure that he would not receive support from the court.
Or rather, he was desperate.
After eating the delicious food again, their whole bodies became warm. After these soldiers who came to surrender regained their strength, they felt as if they were in another world.
A month ago, they had no idea that the snow would put them in such a situation.
If Song Zhi and the others had not taken them in, it is conceivable that they would have frozen to death in this snowy and icy place.
They also knew that it was impossible for this place to take them in for free, so they all vowed to follow Song Zhi from now on to repay him for saving their lives.
Since the imperial court didn't care about their life or death, they felt very comfortable in their rebellion.
Only three days later, nearly 100,000 people came from the other side.
The original place seemed a bit crowded, so we had to start expanding the camp.
Because the snow was so deep, it was a huge task.
Fortunately, Xin Wanyun had prepared a place in advance, so all he had to do was clear the snow.
On the fifth day, another 50,000 people arrived.
On the eighth day, tens of thousands more people arrived.
Song Zhi accepted everyone who came and settled them all down.
These are soldiers trained by the dog emperor, and they are all people who have survived the battlefield with real swords and guns, so their abilities are naturally beyond doubt.
Xie Ting was a little worried that too many people would come and there wouldn't be enough food to stockpile. Song Zhi reassured him, "Don't worry, this heavy snow will only last for two months. Almost a month has already passed, and the weather will clear up in another month. By then, I'll have a new batch of supplies prepared in the capital delivered to us, so we won't run out of food."
"That's good."
After hearing this, Xie Ting finally felt relieved.
Without any worries, everyone gets along very harmoniously.
The snow was getting deeper and deeper, and even the tallest snowman was buried.
Xin Wanyun often stood in the watchtower and looked to the right with a deep gaze for a long time.
Song Zhi knew that she was waiting for General Feng to come with the last few tens of thousands of people.
General Feng is over fifty years old. He had fought on the battlefield with Xin Wanyun ten years ago, but the two were not close because of their different combat philosophies.
Xin Wanyun is young and energetic and likes to play aggressively, while General Feng tends to play steadily and cautiously.
The two of them argued a lot because of their disagreement, but such arguments were not about the person but about the matter.
When Xin Wanyun was sent to Wanfo Temple by the Dog Emperor, General Feng had pleaded for her, but the Dog Emperor ignored him.
Now that he is in a desperate situation, Xin Wanyun does not want General Feng to give in from the bottom of his heart.
Unfortunately, after waiting for several days, they still didn't see General Feng.
Until one morning, several soldiers came running down the mountain on the right in a hurry.
They were starving and had come here after going through untold hardships.
When they saw the people here, they only had time to say "Save General Feng" before they fainted.
Xin Wanyun's hand trembled and she knocked over the teacup in her hand.
She stood up and was about to lead people up the mountain. Song Zhi and Meng Qi hurriedly followed.
The road that had been rammed out earlier had long been covered by heavy snow. They climbed up the mountain with difficulty, taking one step deep and one step shallow, and fell countless times along the way.
I don’t know if it was because I was wearing too many clothes or because I was numb from the cold, but I didn’t feel much pain when I fell.
The footprints of the soldiers coming here can still be vaguely seen on the road. It can be imagined that it was really not easy for them along the way.
It usually only takes one or two hours to get there, but today it took me three hours.
By the time they arrived at their destination, it was already dark.
Countless soldiers had already been waiting at the door eagerly, and as soon as they appeared, they rushed over.
"Please save General Feng, he's dying."
Xin Wanyun remained calm and said, "Take us to see it."
"Yes."
Those people were wearing clothes made from quilts, but their faces were still black and purple from the cold.
Their bodies have reached their limit and they walk unsteadily.
After finally reaching the main tent, I heard a sobbing sound from inside.
"General, why are you so stubborn? The court doesn't want us anymore. Just come with us and join Deputy General Meng."
After Meng Qi returned here from the capital, he was demoted from general to deputy general, and General Feng has always been the commander-in-chief.
After the words were spoken, there was no response for a long time.
Xin Wanyun frowned, lifted the curtain and walked in.
Song Zhi followed closely behind, and the rest of the people stayed outside.
After entering, it was still freezing cold. The tent was not much warmer than outside. The charcoal basin was full of cold ashes and looked like it had been unused for a long time.
Many generals were surrounding General Feng's bedside, trying to persuade him earnestly. When they heard the noise, they turned around. After seeing Xin Wanyun and Song Zhi in the front, their faces were full of disappointment.
"Why is there a woman here?! Didn't they say the general over there is coming? Where is he?"