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Chapter two hundred and sixty nine

During this expedition, Wu Shigong took not many of the main generals of the Runing camp with him. In addition to his own soldiers commander Yang Rusong and artillery commander Liang Hui, Wu Shigong also took Zhou Xun, Yu Ji and cavalry commander Li Sanhe.

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The Ming Dynasty's army mobilization was actually very strict (the mobilization of armies in all eras was very strict). In addition to the deployment orders of the Ministry of War, there were also very strict regulations on the army's marching route.

Like Wu Shigong's expedition this time, he had to report to the local officials along the way in advance. Of course, he was not allowed to enter the cities along the way. There were also prescribed locations and quantities for the replenishment of food and grass.

If the army changes its marching route at will, it is a very serious crime. The most serious one can even treat you as a rebel. Of course, you can not abide by this rule in war zones and emergencies, just like Wu Shigong's King Qin did last time.

Therefore, Wu Shigong was not able to enter Jining City. He could only replenish grain and grass at the Caoliangguancang on the outskirts of Jining City and beside the canal.

What is somewhat funny is that Wu Shigong has been a military attaché for so many years and fought so many battles, but his army has never once received military rations from the imperial government's official warehouse.

But Wu Shigong didn't care about this. This time Wu Shigong went on an expedition with complete procedures, so Wu Shigong was not afraid that the official warehouse would not provide him with military rations.

But what Wu Shigong didn't expect was that he would still run into trouble when receiving military rations.

In order to protect the safety of the materials in the official warehouse, the army was not allowed to enter the official warehouse. Therefore, Wu Shigong's Runing camp stopped about five miles away from the official warehouse. Yu Ji took the formalities and took two hundred

Soldiers and carts went to the official warehouse to collect military rations.

However, Wu Shigong waited for a long time, but still did not wait for Yu Ji to deliver the army rations. He sent someone to inquire, and as expected, Yu Ji encountered difficulties.

It should be said that Wu Shigong was also mentally prepared for the greedy nature of Ming Dynasty officials. But now Wu Shigong is unhappy. This time he was tricked and wanted to lead troops to Liaodong. That's all, at least his arm was twisted.

But it’s the thighs of Chief Assistant Zhou Yanru.

But my procedures are complete, why do I need to submit some routines before I can receive military rations? I am going to fight for my life, who dares to make things difficult for me without opening my eyes?

Without saying a word, Wu Shigong immediately led the army towards the official warehouse. When they approached the gate of the official warehouse, several cavalry soldiers guarding the official warehouse, led by a petty officer, began to scold Wu Shigong's army.

Guarding the official warehouse is a fat job. Even a petty official has a background. In addition, those petty officials also see too much of the troops who come from north to south to receive military rations. Which general is not just for success?

They receive military rations on the spot, but they are all kind-hearted and have red envelopes full of them, right?

But what the little official didn't expect was that he just opened his mouth and shouted: "Who dares to approach the official warehouse without open eyes? Aren't you afraid of beheading?"

Wu Shigong didn't talk nonsense to the petty official at all. He waved and rushed over to dozens of soldiers, disarmed the cavalry soldiers and guarded them together with the petty officer.

But the clerk was not afraid at all, and he continued to curse until Zhou Xun jumped off his horse, came to him and gave him a few big slaps, and then he covered his red and swollen face and closed his mouth.

At this time, Ambassador Cang Yun, who heard the commotion, came out with dozens of cavalry soldiers. Seeing the appearance of his men, he immediately raised his hands to Wu Shigong in a strange manner and said, "Why is this gentleman so angry?"

Huh? Even if the little ones are ignorant, it’s not your turn to teach them a lesson?”

Wu Shigong still ignored Ambassador Cang Yun. When he saw Yu Ji coming out, he asked Yu Ji, "What's going on? Why haven't you received the military rations at this time?"

"This...!" Yu Ji looked at the Cang Yun ambassador and hesitated.

"Speak quickly! Tell the truth!" Seeing Yu Ji's hesitant appearance, Wu Shigong also raised his voice impatiently.

"Baozhi was required to receive 300 shi of military rations according to your Lord's order, but this lord only delivered 200 shi, and he used a small bucket. Each stone was just over 100 kilograms, which is not enough at all. So the lord was so humble.

This gentleman has some disputes." Yu Ji defended.

"This military lord doesn't understand the world's sentiments!" Ambassador Cang Yun glanced at Yu Ji and said, "Those who lead military rations in this world have to deduct losses. Do you understand?"

When distributing military rations, wear and tear must be deducted. This is also an income for the warehouse ambassador. But the warehouse ambassador was too dark-minded. He proposed such a discount at the time, just to extort more benefits from Wu Shigong.

That's all. But now that he saw Wu Shigong beating his dog, Ambassador Cang Yun was also angry. He was determined to teach Wu Shigong a good lesson.

But Wu Shigong had no chance to teach Ambassador Cang Yun. After he understood all this, he immediately ordered: "Arrest them all! Anyone who dares to stop them will be shot to death! We will move the military rations ourselves."

After listening to Wu Shigong's order, a group of soldiers immediately stepped forward and pointed their weapons at Ambassador Cang Yun and the cavalry soldiers.

No one wanted to lose their lives inexplicably. Seeing the menacing attitude of Wu Shigong's soldiers, the cavalry soldiers threw all their weapons to the ground.

But Ambassador Cang Yun was still very unconvinced. He just wanted to reason with Wu Shigong and bicker, but unexpectedly an unreasonable soldier came. Ambassador Cang Yun suddenly felt like a scholar meeting a soldier.

Ambassador Cang Yun shouted to Wu Shigong: "Robbing Caocang is a capital crime! Don't you think about the consequences?"

Wu Shigong was riding on his horse, looking down at Ambassador Cang Yun who was surrounded by soldiers, and said: "I am going north to resist the Tatars and serve the country. How can I be afraid of life and death? On the contrary, you, a little ninth-rank official, dare to deduct

The supply of military supplies hinders the imperial army. It makes me angry, so I will kill you first on the charge of delaying military discipline. Anyway, it is hard to say whether I will die in the war with the Tatars, so you should first go to the Palace of Hell to stand in front of me.

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Wu Shigong left the dumbstruck Ambassador of Cang Yun behind, and grabbed a small official to lead the way to the Cang Yun Granary.

In fact, this warehouse area is quite large. In addition to the warehouses that store grain, there are also warehouses that store cotton, cloth, wood and other goods traveling from north to south. This is a transit warehouse for transporting materials from the capital.

Also, in this warehouse area, there are some warehouses that store weapons, armor, gunpowder and other military supplies used by the cavalry. Therefore, there are so many cavalry soldiers to defend this warehouse.

Wu Shigong only had a brief understanding of the warehouse where other materials were stored. Although Wu Shigong's soldiers had completely controlled the warehouse area at this time, Wu Shigong was not prepared to move other materials. Otherwise, there would be no documents to carry the materials and the official warehouse would be forcibly moved.

Supplies, Wu Shigong didn't want to be saddled with such a crime and get into such trouble for nothing.

Instead, it was about receiving military rations. Wu Shigong's document for withdrawing military rations stipulated that Wu Shigong's Runing Battalion could only withdraw three hundred shi of grain from this warehouse. But Wu Shigong would definitely not be so honest.

Withdraw more grain, and you will always find some excuse in the future. At most, it will just be a quarrel with the Warehouse Ambassador. Even if there is a punishment, the punishment given to Wu Shigong will be innocuous and painless.

Therefore, Wu Shigong filled up his empty cart without hesitation and received more than a thousand shi of grain.

Wu Shigong's actions caused Ambassador Cang Yun to make a noise like killing a pig. In order to eliminate the source of the noise, under the command of Wu Shigong, a group of soldiers pressed Ambassador Cang Yun under a pile of grain, leaving only his head exposed.

Wu Shigong did not do anything wrong. He asked the warehouse clerk on the side to issue a receipt for withdrawing 1,100 shi of grain, and then stamped his official seal on the receipt. This move made the warehouse transport ambassador

No more struggling under piles of food.
Chapter completed!
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