I was kicked out of the house, and I was reborn and became the emperor

“This morning, the infantry ran out of food, which caused a riot, and the Left Commander Chen Xiao was detained in the camp by the soldiers.

The governor of Wu went to appease them, but was also detained. They demanded that all military pay be paid. The governor's personal guards were refused entry, and the situation was critical.

"Quickly order Changzhen to gather all the battalions and go to Zuoying immediately to maintain stability. Remember to avoid conflict and stay calm!

You rush to the quartermaster's office immediately and take out all the remaining food and grass, including those from my battalion. If the quartermaster obstructs you, take them by force, but do not hurt anyone. I will go to the scene first."

After Fang Yi finished speaking, he hurried out of the camp gate.

At this time, there was noise and chaos in the infantry camp. Generals Wu Minbo, Chen Xiao and others were imprisoned in the barracks, and the leaders of the mutiny were several centurions.

The long-accumulated dissatisfaction erupted like a volcano, attracting the response of thousands of people. The rest were swept away by this wave, thinking that as long as they could get the overdue military pay and food back, it would not be a big deal to make a fuss. After all, the law cannot hold everyone responsible.

Wu Minbo's followers were extremely anxious outside the camp and almost wanted to rush in with swords drawn, but they knew that the infighting in the army was serious.

At this moment, Fang Yi rode his horse to the camp gate and shouted in a loud voice to stop the guards who were about to lose control.

"Don't panic, just wait here, I will go and find out what's going on."

Fang Yi walked into the camp alone and was surrounded by angry soldiers.

He shouted loudly: "Calm down, I am Fang Yi, let your leader talk to me. If we want to solve the problem, quarreling and disorder are definitely not the best way!"

Hearing the name, everyone's emotions calmed down a little.

They had a certain amount of awe in their hearts for this young and brave Earl Zhongyong.

Soon, several leading centurions appeared, and everyone gathered in the camp and sat down.

A centurion spoke first.

"General Fang, what is your purpose in coming here? No one can persuade us today. If we don't get military supplies, we will starve to death. For this reason, we have nothing to fear!"

Fang Yi responded calmly.

"I understand that you are all desperate, but you must know that a rebellion in a military camp will have serious consequences. Once it gets out of control, the leader may face the demise of his entire family. Don't you care about your family members?"

"Don't threaten me with harsh punishments. Starving to death or beheading is just the same death!"

An angry centurion slammed the table and retorted.

Fang Yi immediately proposed a solution:.

"Everyone, rest assured. I have sent people to quickly fetch military pay and food. These are the shares squeezed out by the soldiers of the Akabane Camp through their frugal living. They will temporarily relieve your urgent needs.

Although it is just a drop in the bucket, it can solve the problem temporarily. When Governor Wu finds another good solution, the supplies from the court will be distributed. Please believe it. "

When these words were spoken, everyone was stunned. When they heard that Fang Yi was willing to sacrifice his own camp's rations to provide assistance, they couldn't help but feel moved.

"Supreme Governor Wu has absolutely no selfish motives. If the horses fall down due to hunger, it will be difficult to replace them. If a war breaks out and there is a lack of cavalry, the pressure on Yunzhou City will be enormous.

By detaining generals in this way, you will not only fail to gain wealth, but also put yourselves in danger. This is not a wise move.

We are facing difficulties together! I, Fang Yi, hereby promise that there is food in the Akabane Camp and you will not be left hungry! "

Seeing that his persuasion was initially effective, Fang Yi took advantage of the situation and attacked the depths of the soul. He knew that no one really wanted to die, they were all forced to die by life.

Several leading centurions fell silent and talked in low voices.

At this time, the food and fodder that Lu Qi had urgently raised had arrived and began to be distributed to the infantry soldiers.

Seeing that Fang Yi's words were true, everyone was grateful. A strong man stood up to express his opinion.

"General Fang, we will trust you once and release the generals immediately. But we have a request. Although we know that our crimes are serious and life and death are determined by fate, we beg Governor Wu to forgive those innocent soldiers."

Fang Yi patted his chest and promised that he would never let anyone get hurt.

The storm was calmed down in time, and Fang Yi finally breathed a sigh of relief, feeling relieved.

Inside the Yunzhou Council Hall, the heroes were silent. The recent mutiny was like a dark cloud hanging over their hearts. These battle-hardened generals had all started as insignificant soldiers and worked their way up to glory. They knew very well that the soldiers under their command were only seeking a decent living.

Now, with no food or wages, and no food to eat, the mutiny, although understandable, still makes people feel frightened.

Chen Xiao hesitated for a moment, then slowly said, "Sir Governor, those centurions who led the troops have tied themselves up and pleaded guilty. They are now imprisoned in the barracks. How should this matter be resolved? I hope you will give me your instructions."

Wu Minbo said with a bitter smile and a bit of helplessness.

"Forget it. The shortage of food and fodder is the fault of me, the commander-in-chief.

Let them go. They had no choice but to do so. Fortunately, no greater disaster occurred.

But this is the last time of forgiveness. From now on, the law cannot be violated lightly. He will be temporarily deprived of his post and will be allowed to make new contributions in the future to atone for his previous mistakes. As for ordinary soldiers, no one will be held accountable.

Chen Xiao, please go back to each camp and tell them to keep the morale of the troops stable. We still need to find another good strategy.

The mutiny ends here and must not be leaked. Anyone who disobeys this order will be executed!"

The generals nodded silently, knowing that Wu Minbo's move was intended to protect his own people, and Chen Xiao accepted the order and withdrew.

Just as Fang Yi was thinking about the progress of Bai Yujing's investigation, Wu Minbo suddenly called his name.

"Fang Yi, do you have any thoughts? Thanks to your calm response, the situation did not turn into a recurrence of the Yunzhou turmoil. Alas, food and grass are in short supply, what's the good plan? I need your help."

Fang Yi shook his head, looking embarrassed: "Governor, food and grass are not things that fall from the sky. I am helpless at the moment, but please give me two days. There may be a turnaround. Please give me some more time."

Wu Minbo was wondering what this young man was secretly planning. He always seemed a bit mysterious, but he didn't ask any more questions.

The winter of the seventeenth year of Taining was an unusual one. The Jurchen cavalry was stationed on the border, the troops of the Great Zhou were restless, the people in the border areas were shaken, the tax burden was heavy, and the entire northern border was filled with pessimism.

When Bai Yujing returned, everything seemed to have turned around.

"General, Deng Xianyong does have a hidden secret, and it's probably serious!"

Fang Yi tightly grasped Bai Yujing's hand and quickly stepped into the tent, extremely anxious. If there was no further news, he almost wanted to go to Yuncheng himself to look for her.

"Don't worry, tell me in detail."

Upon hearing that it was true, Fang Yi's face suddenly became gloomy.

Bai Yujing slowly recounted his experiences over the past half month.

"At first, I and the guards went our separate ways and visited all the villages in Yuncheng to inquire about the actual taxation. Based on the total number of households in Yuncheng, we estimated that the military rations that should be collected this time were about 5,000 dan."

"So much?"

Fang Yi was a little surprised, but then he thought that although Yuncheng was not a fertile place, it was a larger county in the northern border, and the considerable amount was reasonable.

Bai Yujing continued.

"In theory, since we have collected so much food and fodder, even if we deduct the transportation losses and low-quality grain, the military rations shipped to the northern border should be no less than 4,500 dan. However, this time Yuncheng reported only 2,000 dan. There must be something fishy. The discrepancy is too big to explain."

"continue."

Fang Yi seemed to understand something and nodded, indicating that Bai Yujing's inference was not unreasonable.