Chapter Thirty-Six: The Road Is Blocked, and the Snowy Night Rebellion
Zhao Kuangyin had already given an order not to attack Shu for the time being, but in the territory of Shu, an assassination incident quietly occurred, and under the cover of nightmarish fog, the black-clothed Tanhua had already eliminated some Shu generals who were unwilling to return to the Great Song Dynasty.
Later, Meng Chang learned that such things happened one after another in Shu, and now Shu has been overwhelmed, since the Zhou State recovered the land of the four states, Meng Chang of Shu State in order to show sincerity, under the suggestion of Li Hao, in Shu to implement the collection of military taxes and the forced enlistment of soldiers, and make the people implement the burden of conscription.
The common people in Shu live in the water and fire, and the pain is like straw, the more they want to grasp it, the more their hopes are dashed.
Recently, many things have happened on the border of Shu, which made Meng Chang crazy, and at the suggestion of the privy envoy Wang Zhaoyuan, Chengdu of Shu sent troops and materials to several border states and counties to ensure that there would be no turmoil.
To the north of Chengdu, on the border of Shu, the convoy was on its way to Xingzhou.
At this moment, the snow flies in the middle of winter, the slopes outside the city are all covered with white snowflakes, the snowflakes fall and blur people's vision, in this snow day the whole surrounding is a white expanse, such as the white fog shrouded under the sky, the escort vehicles on the muddy road are all military supplies, these materials are from Chengdu, Shu Kingdom.
The vehicle carrying supplies was slowly moving down the muddy road, and the snow was getting deeper and deeper, and the footprints that had just been stepped were also covered, as if the vehicle could not move forward.
Suddenly, the wheels sank into a pit, and there was a lot of water in them, and the ice slag froze the wheels, and the car came to a standstill, unable to move forward.
Han Gangzheng immediately jumped out of the car and randomly ordered the coachman and the soldiers to push the cart.
The coachmen and the soldiers complained for a while, but there was nothing they could do, they would be guilty if they could not deliver the goods, and they would not be paid, and if they did not do so, they would bring harm to their families, and they would not do such a deal.
The coachmen and soldiers pushed the cart hard, and their clothes were so thin that they could not hide the cold purple on their faces in this snowy season in the middle of winter.
The coachmen and soldiers can no longer wail, and their destination is almost there, ahead is Xingzhou, tonight we must wait for this batch of military supplies to be delivered to the city in front of the assassin's mansion, we will be relieved.
"Han Oshiji, when will the salary be paid? Damn, the emperor Lao Tzu doesn't take our lives to heart at all, our stomachs are already hungry and our chests are close to our backs, in order to feed my hard-working family, Lao Tzu earns some pitiful self-supporting money...... Is it easy. β
Han Gangzheng comforted these poor escort coachmen, and said promisedly: "I can understand your feelings, but the journey is not far, and there is Xingzhou City ahead. β
Han Gangzheng repeatedly emphasized, so these people pushed the car slowly forward with resentment.
But the snowflakes flying in the sky were still very elegant, and they were completely happy, completely ignoring the life and death of the convoy on the ground.
The snow was getting heavier and heavier, and it was the biggest snow of the winter, and in the snow, due to the diffuse reflection of the snowflakes, although it was almost evening, the night was very late.
The people were already hungry, so they took out what little dry food and water they had, and ate the snowflakes as they went.
Walking in the snow with difficulty, if you can't escort the military baggage to Xingzhou tonight, it is difficult to guarantee that the assassin Shi and the generals of Xingzhou will not blame him.
What's worse is that the snowflakes don't seem to stop, but desperately falling.
Suddenly, there was another situation in front of the convoy, and Han Gang heard a shout and hurriedly walked over.
Ma San'er, the coachman, shook his head helplessly, pointed to the wheels of the car, and said: "Han Zhisi, the wheels of the car have fallen into the pit again, this time the brothers can't pull it out no matter how hard they try, if the military plane is delayed, you and I can't afford this crime." β
Ma San'er hung his feet and looked at the ruined car with regret.
Han Gang was standing there, meditating, and he didn't know what to do, if it was late today, it was only because of the heavy snow, it was a little bright.
And the back had to stop because the car in front of it stopped.
Because of the fear, the back was already in a mess, and Han Gangzheng could only faintly hear the abuse behind him. He shook his head helplessly and hurried to calm the restless convoy.
Li Ming saw that Han Gang was panting and ran over, and said: "Han Boss, you came just in time, the brothers can't live anymore, I didn't expect the heavy snow to block the road, and it is too late to estimate the time today, you and I can't afford to bear the responsibility for delaying the military plane, how can this be good?" β
"Brothers, if you work harder, I will bear the responsibility for delaying the military plane, and you will honestly escort the baggage and plead with you." After speaking, Han Gangzheng knelt on the ground and begged.
Because of the snowy weather, he has urged the big guys to push the cart more than once, but he didn't expect the situation to be frequent, the car has been parked many times along the way, and if it goes on like this, the entire convoy of escorts will all have to be offended.
Li Ming looked solemn, pulled Han Gangzheng from the ground, and said: "We understand your kindness, Han Zhisi, but you are not the only one who suffers the guilt of delaying the military plane, the officials of Xingzhou are some people who eat people and do not spit out bones and scum, and the Shu law is severe, and you must not be the only one to be punished." If you bear it today, the officials will not let us go. β
One of them proposed: "Yes, Han Zhusi, the emperor's dog officials treat us like this, I heard that the emperor of the Song state is merciful, it is better for us to surrender the Song state and hand over this batch of goods to the Song people." β
Han Gangzheng looked angry, and then scolded: "You...... I, Han Gangzheng, am a native of Shu, how can I surrender to the Song people, you are letting me surrender to the enemy! β
One of them said: "Han Gangzheng, you stubborn person, now that the snow is closed, if you can't be escorted to Xingzhou City on time, the brothers will all die, it is better to go to death than to die, anyway, they are all dead, and there is still a way to live." β
"You...... You ......" Han Gangzheng was so blocked that he couldn't speak, and he couldn't say a word, "It's good to teach me how?" β
Li Mingdao: "Meng Chang has favored traitorous ministers over the years, and good ministers have died of shame and hatred. In the past, Chen Sheng and Wu Guang were the same, it was better to spell out a way to kill, everyone said it was right. β
"Yes, how the monarchs and ministers of Shu treat us, you have all seen this."
"Han Oshiji, you have to think about us!"
"Han Oshishiβ"
"Han Oshishiβ"
Immediately, Li Ming took the lead and knelt down, and the rest of the convoy also knelt on the ground.
Han Gang saw that everyone was kneeling on the ground, staggering backwards, and his body was almost falling, at this moment his eyes were staring at Li Ming tightly, and he pointed at him again: "You are a person who bewitches and confuses the public, today you are trying to harm my reputation-"
After speaking, Han Gang was about to draw a knife from his side and slash it.
And at this time, Li Ming glanced over, someone had already subdued Han Gangzheng, and the knife that was going to cut at Li Ming was also "rubbed" and fell to the ground all of a sudden, with a dull sound.
"Okay, you Han Gangzheng, today I am just praying for a way to live for my brothers, but you treat me like this, I will not kill you now." Li Ming glared at him viciously, and then said, "Someone, tie up Han Zhusi, don't hurt his life." Rest assured, camp on the spot, listen to my orders, and now you don't have to go to Xingzhou City. Early tomorrow morning, a convoy from the Song Kingdom will come to meet us. β
Han Gang was writhing on the side, a piece of cloth was stuffed in his mouth, he heard Li Ming's words, and instantly understood Li Ming's words, and if he wanted to get angry, he could only whine, and his body was crooked and wanted to rush towards Li Ming.
The team members listened to Li Ming's words and saw that he did not harm the life of Han Gangzheng, the commander of the Abbot, so they believed him.
The crowd began to camp in the same place, and the snow was still falling outside the camp.
At midnight, Li Ming walked out of the tent, then looked at the convoy, a smile suddenly appeared on the corner of his mouth, and then his face was as usual.
He stepped out of the camp, took a box with him, and then took out a *grenade* bomb from the box, randomly pulled the safety lock, pulled the fuse, and threw it into the distance.
Because of the snow, there was not much noise, and the people in the tent heard only a dull sound in their sleep......
Li Ming walked back, and at this moment the snowflakes began to gradually decrease.
In the distance, someone had already heard the sound, so he immediately came out of the grove, and immediately ordered the men and horses to go to Wenzhou and inform the assassin Shi Quan Shixiong.
On the fifth watch, the heavy snow could not stop.
At that time, the surrounding area was snow-white, and a team of men and horses suddenly appeared in the camp.
Li Ming heard the sound and immediately left the camp.
"Ming, I've seen the black-clothed commander." Li Ming is Ming, and he has been on the way to escort the convoy all these days, waiting for the opportunity.
"The convoy is here." The black-clothed tanhua looked at the convoy parked on the road and asked.
"There's a lot of one, all of them here." Ming pointed to the car.
The black-clothed Tanhua said happily, "We have been waiting here since we received your letter. This time, you did not disgrace your mission, and let my Da Song have so much more grain and grass at once. I have now informed the people to go to Wenzhou, and it will not be long before Quan Thorn Shi will escort all this grain and grass to Wenzhou. β
Ming then took the black-clothed Tanhua to the camp guarding Han Gangzheng, "Black-clothed commander, this is Han Gangzheng Han Zhisi." β
"Come on, untie Han Abbot." Then several people untied Han Gangzheng.
Han Gangzheng looked furious, and said coldly: "You are the mastermind behind the scenes?" β
"Han Oshiji, do you remember being below? Don't come unharmed? After speaking, the black-clothed Tanhua took off the mask on his face.
"Are you...... No wonder the voice is so familiar, it turned out to be a benefactor, thanks to your help back then, otherwise all my family would have died. Han Gang was thinking of the past, and his face was embarrassed.
"I didn't expect that the person who robbed me this time was actually you." He smiled wryly again.
"Han Zhisi, good birds choose trees to perch, and you should also consider the life and death of your subordinates."
Han Gangzheng sighed, thought clearly, and said, "That's it, Engong, it seems that this is also a good choice now, why should I go against the sky." β
"I thank Han Oshi for His Highness."
The two talked in the tent for a while, and then the black-clothed Tanhua instructed to go down, and those who were willing to submit to the Great Song Dynasty would send them to Fengzhou, and those who were unwilling were not reluctant, and gave them some silver money to wrap up.
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On this day, the convoy began to turn around and head in the direction of Wenzhou, and the people and horses of Wenzhou were also on the way here.
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