Insufficient balance
Ji Ding Ma Wei changed the original into a pig "will not put" I deeply felt that the situation was serious, and hurriedly let someone bandage Wei Jian Su.
Originally, this batch of grain and sheep was a good thing that fell from the sky. I immediately ordered the soldiers to slaughter the sheep on the spot and cook meals. The soldiers were full and energetic after eating a meal, and they quickly caught up with the main force on a small slope. However, it was discovered that there were no sentries on the periphery, and the temporary camps of various regiments were quiet and deserted. Feeling strange but not slack, I ordered the troops to be vigilant and leave some soldiers behind to keep watch. Suddenly, I heard muffled shouts and curses coming from inside, so I quickly brought a few soldiers over and found a group of soldiers chasing and beating a purple-robed official. Someone recognized him as Wei Zhen, the Deputy Prime Minister of the imperial court, who was also the head of the Ministry of War. I thought to myself that this deputy prime minister was also a high-ranking official, how did he end up in such a situation? Someone else chimed in and said that this official had a good reputation and seemed to be the respected superior of Wei Tuo, the Deputy General who stayed behind with the rear team.
He hastily ordered his subordinates to rush and rescue him, and when he asked Wei Zhen, who was beaten with a broken head and blood flowing, he only then learned that the military had undergone great changes, and the Yang family had been killed almost entirely. Now the soldiers were either besieging the palace or going around killing princes and ministers related to the Yang family.
"I never expected to encounter the famous An Lushan Rebellion" I was shocked, and for a moment my blood rushed to my head, and I actually stumbled upon this famous historical event. Under the surge of emotions, I asked Wei Jian Su in detail about the reason, only to find out that the death of the infamous Yang Guozhong was actually caused by a pig.
The soldiers had been fleeing for several days and were exhausted, and it was July, the weather was scorching hot. The officers and men were dissatisfied and unwilling to advance. The attendants searched all the villages nearby and only found a small amount of food and one pig. Just then, an envoy from Tubo arrived, so they naturally used it to entertain him. However, Yang's family chef handled it improperly and was snatched away by the hungry soldiers. Yang's family guards killed several soldiers to retrieve it, which led to the anger of other soldiers. When Yang Guozhong and the foreign envoys came out with greasy mouths, they tried to stop them, but this led to even greater anger among the soldiers. Someone in the army said, "Yang Guozhong is plotting a rebellion with Tubo." With some people instigating from behind, the long-held resentment burst out, and Yang was hacked into pieces and displayed on a spear. The soldiers who had calmed down knew they would die anyway, so they went all out and shot Han's wife and son Yang Huan to death on the spot. They also incited more people to kill Yang Guozhong's family members and party members, and several generals were unable to suppress them. The lower-level military officers had long been dissatisfied with the Yangs and did not want to stop them, leading to a loss of control over the mutiny, which evolved into a full-scale riot. Even Wei Fang, a minister who tried to stop it, was hacked to death by angry soldiers, and other princes and ministers were also affected.
It was Wei who, despite his head still bleeding, grabbed my sleeve and tearfully implored, "General Liang, please dispatch troops to rescue the Emperor!" He then fell to the ground. Considering it was for the sake of that vice general, my old father, I instructed them to take good care of him before hastily leading a group of trusted military officers into the fray. However, upon arrival, we were met with chaos everywhere - the sounds of chasing, shouting, and screams filled the air as we dispersed several groups of rioting soldiers. After reaching the temporary imperial residence, we found it surrounded by tens of thousands of agitated soldiers, three layers deep in every direction, making it impossible to enter. The flags, banners, and carriages that symbolized the Emperor's authority were scattered all over the ground, trampled by anyone who passed by. The scene was extremely chaotic, leaving me no choice but to smile wryly at the sheer scale of the situation. With my limited forces, I couldn't help but weigh our options carefully, acknowledging that we were vastly outnumbered and outmatched by those leading the rebellion. Deploying troops to quell this uprising would undoubtedly result in countless casualties and was unlikely to succeed. Yet, amidst the turmoil, a surge of excitement welled up within me - perhaps this was an opportunity for advancement? The prospect of meeting legendary figures from history, including one of ancient China's Four Great Beauties, left me speechless with anticipation, and I couldn't help but break into a wide grin.
The people around were shocked, thinking that the official had gone mad due to excessive worry and anxiety. Just as they were at a loss for what to do, another loud shout interrupted my thoughts. "What should we do, sir?" But then I realized that they were staring at me with surprised and uncertain expressions, clearly also at a loss for what to do in the current situation.
I suddenly had an epiphany and made a decision, leading the troops back to the military camp. I ordered the flag officer to deploy the formation, and the enemy's attacking horn and drum were shaken by the loud noise. I also let the soldiers hold up live sheep, skin and hair together, and roast them with fierce fire, making the oil sizzle and bubble. At the same time, I found all the large pots and stir-fried fresh barley, fresh beans, and smoke-filled air with fierce fire, letting the rolling strong fragrance spread with the wind and drift to the heads of those chaotic troops.
Many of the undisciplined soldiers, upon hearing the alarm, still hastened back to their posts out of habit. Those who were in the midst of a heated battle collided with one another, instantly falling into chaos. Moreover, having caught wind of the aroma of food, they felt an unbearable hunger, and after many days of empty stomachs, it suddenly erupted, causing them to abandon their weapons and armor, not even looking back as they fled in a frantic sprint, faster than rabbits.
I divided the troops into two groups, one group guarding the food distribution and the other dispatched in dozens of teams to restore order. I also personally led a team of soldiers, killing more than a dozen thugs who attempted to rape women, and driving away many rioting soldiers who refused to let go with blows and cuts. The aroma of food also alleviated the tense emotions of many people, attracting many to pass by, and gradually controlling the situation.
In another place, inside the palace, that famous Tang Minghuang in history seemed to have aged a lot. He was embracing Yang Guifei and crying, immersed in a sorrowful atmosphere of life and death separation. Silently, he used his bony hands to gently stroke Yang Guifei's hair, which was no longer young but still beautiful. After watching Yu Ren perform her last dance for him, they supported each other and came to the north wall of the horse road. He turned around, covered his face, and silently waved his hand at Gao Lishi, who had been following him for many years and was now choking back tears. Two strong eunuchs were called over to slowly bring up a white silk cloth. Yang Guifei's voice was hoarse from crying, and she could no longer cry out loud, only sobbing intermittently: "Please... protect the emperor... I have indeed been unfaithful to the country's kindness, but I have no regrets in death! Just let me die... in front of Buddha!"
The emperor's face was gloomy, and his already dry tear ducts were hot again, but he still didn't dare to turn around, only lightly sighing "May you... have a good reincarnation". After saying this, it seemed as if he had exhausted all the energy in his body.
Then, led by Gao Lishi, they arrived at the front of the Buddhist hall under a pear tree. Suddenly, they heard the sound of drums and gongs outside, and the soldiers were in an uproar. They thought it was the enemy's army causing trouble and were shocked and lost their color, but they didn't know what was happening. At this time, a dramatic scene occurred outside the palace. The tens of thousands of soldiers who had been stirred up just now suddenly began to disperse, and then someone smelled the aroma of meat and his stomach growled loudly. Then, countless stomachs rumbled in unison like thunder, and they looked at each other with bitter smiles, tacitly understanding each other like a tidal wave, retreating completely. Only a few hoarse officials were left, still trying to persuade them with little effect, looking foolish. Half a moment later, they finally understood what had happened and let out a sigh of relief. Several weak officials had already collapsed to the ground, too tired to get up again.
As she gazed at the approaching white silk, Yang Tai's heart was not turbulent. She had no feelings about her brother's death, and even when she heard the news of her sisters' deaths, she did not feel much sorrow. Having received heaven's favor was already more than enough for her. When that supreme ruler's request to exchange all the treasures in the palace for her life was once again rejected by those restless officials, she had long been mentally prepared for her fate.
Her heart as dead water, she stepped onto the spring bed with the support of two young and strong eunuchs. The white silk cord from the pear tree was already around her neck, waiting to be tightened, when suddenly a small figure darted in, shouting "Your Majesty, don't die!" and tightly hugged her, crying like a child. Everyone exclaimed "Princess", it was actually the missing Yuè Yuè, who everyone thought was still outside, struggling to survive amidst the chaos of war, causing everyone great worry but unable to do anything about it. Even the Emperor couldn't help but burst into tears at this sight.
