No, I was just a concubine, how did I become the queen?

Chapter 545: Endure

The Fourth Master only recently learned that Prince Zhi had secretly returned to the capital. When he discovered so many muskets in the secret passage, he knew that something was wrong.

Although they were the first to discover Prince Zhi's evil ambition, where did so many muskets come from?

When Fourteen led his troops to war, he gave an order that most of the muskets must be kept in his army.

Not to mention Prince Zhi, even to Mingheng, he only sent two hundred at the beginning of this year.

In April this year, another 300 were supplied, and there were no more.

But the fact that there were a thousand muskets here at the Prince of Zhi's place proved that there were five hundred of his own.

The Fourteenth's place is under close surveillance and has a large number of firearms, so it is impossible for the Prince of Zhi to gain an advantage over him.

Then, the only option is Mingheng.

There was no way Mingheng would agree to take the musket alone.

Therefore, it can be inferred that Prince Zhi directly hijacked the supply ship from Mingheng.

The supply ship carried not only muskets, but also other food and supplies.

After hijacking the supply ships twice, Mingheng's soldiers had no supplies for half a year.

After being starved for half a year and having to fight a war at the same time, how many people can survive?

The Fourth Master was also worried. Not only was Mingheng his brother-in-law, but even the other soldiers were disciples of the Eight Banners.

Fighting and dying on the battlefield is a heroic and worthy death.

But being stabbed in the back by Yunqi and starved to death was truly a loss for the Qing Dynasty!

"Yunqi is truly to blame for his death!" The Fourth Master became angry again after thinking about it.

He then comforted Lin Mingyan: "The order was issued two days ago, and two batches of supplies were sent. Mingheng will be fine."

After all, Mingheng is a general, so the supplies must be used by him, so he won't starve to death.

But Lin Mingyan still felt sad when she thought about it. When they were invaded, soldiers and civilians starved to death.

If we go to attack others now, the soldiers will still starve to death.

She really wanted to slap Prince Zhi with his Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms!

"I hope Mingheng can be more smart and rob it..." Lin Mingyan murmured.

The Fourth Master didn't hear clearly, otherwise he would definitely think it was okay...

Mingheng sat in the military tent, worrying about what to eat tomorrow morning.

Over the past six months, the stored food was eaten up, and everyone in the army lost a lot of weight.

When there is no food to eat, everyone can accept fish and meat.

Whether it’s eaten raw or cooked, as long as it fills your stomach, you can swallow anything.

Especially Bayar, this kid has a big appetite and is very greedy.

He was reluctant to let go of the fish bones, and actually came up with a good idea: roast the fish bones until they were dry and use them as biscuits to chew.

Apart from anything else, fish bones are quite nutritious. After eating them, the feeling of weakness in my hands and feet is much better.

After another month, almost all the sweet potato vines were eaten.

Mingheng had no choice but to turn his attention to the sweet potatoes that had not yet grown.

They eat sweet potatoes raw before they grow up.

Fortunately, there were more than one group coming to Japan, and with other people to hold them back, they guarded this stronghold and avoided fighting with the Japanese army.

A group of soldiers were sent out for patrol every day. The patrolling soldiers had three meals a day and stood out in high spirits to scare the Japanese army.

The rest of the people only eat one meal a day and then lie down and do nothing.

That's how I slowly got through it.

But even so, because they had no supplies, they were almost done with the last of their sweet potatoes.

Mingheng also felt a little weak, his lips were pale.

Every morning when I open my eyes, I wonder how I will get through the day...

Bayar sat dejectedly on the side. He was so hungry that he had no strength left.

He was young, only fifteen years old, and was in the growing stage, so he had an astonishingly large appetite.

In the past, there were enough supplies. Mingheng saw that he was just like his younger brother Mingchen, so he always spoiled him and gave him enough to eat whatever he wanted.

But the conditions have not been there in the past six months. Besides, Bayar is sensible and eats less on his own initiative.

If a growing child does not have enough food, he will lose weight much faster than an adult.

In such a short time, he had become as thin as a stick, and even a strong sea breeze could blow him down.

Mingheng saw that his face was turning yellow and blue, and fearing that he would get sick from hunger, he took out the last piece of jerky and gave it to him: "Take it and eat it, save it, it's the last one."

Bayar raised his head, shrugged his nose, and swallowed his saliva: "It smells so good~~"

Then he shook his head and said, "General, you can keep it for yourself. I'll just drink some water."

In the past, he accepted all the food offered to him, but now he doesn't want it anymore.

He can starve to death, but the general cannot starve to death!

"Eat, don't worry, supplies will definitely arrive," Mingheng's voice was calm, and he seemed very confident that supplies would be available.

There are more than 10,000 soldiers in the army, and they have been going on for such a long time, but no one has complained about the food.

It was entirely because Mingheng managed to eat and live with the soldiers, and always calmly comforted everyone.

Everyone thought that he was the Queen's younger brother, and no matter who happened to him, he would be safe.

So, they all gritted their teeth and persevered.

But Bayar stayed by Mingheng's side every day and knew that the situation was not as optimistic as he appeared.

They did guess who was behind the incident, but the news could not be spread, and the people on the shore had no idea that they were short of supplies.

Maybe they died of starvation without anyone noticing.

Bayar couldn't help but tear up, "General, why don't we sail back?"

Although you will be punished if you flee the battlefield without orders, at least you can save your life.

This is because someone is playing tricks, there are reasons for it, and it shouldn't be a big deal.

Of course Mingheng had thought about it, but the first time he sailed out, he was bombarded by cannons.

The other party is determined to block them in Japan.

"Don't be afraid, if it really doesn't work..." Mingheng turned his gaze to a village not far away.

They have never hurt Japanese civilians at will.

But at this point, when it comes to the lives of Japanese civilians and Qing soldiers, he still stands on the side of the Qing Dynasty.

If he still doesn't get any supplies after three more days, he will do something that will be infamous for eternity!

Mingheng didn't say anything. He stuffed the dried meat into Bayar's hand and coaxed him, "Eat it. Don't worry too much, kid. You won't grow taller if you worry too much."

Bayar clenched the dried meat in his hand, walked out of the military tent, and shed tears silently.

He licked the dried meat in his mouth and put it back in his arms. Then he wiped the tears from his face and looked up at the camp.

The brothers who were once healthy were now pale and thin, with green light almost appearing in their eyes.

They started having meals in the evening, which was their only meal of the day.

It is boiled sweet potatoes with more water than sweet potatoes, and some seafood that can be found is added into the mixture, making it a big pot of stew.

Bayar held the bowl of rice and watched the big black man scoop the dry goods from the bowls of several guards into Mingheng's bowl.

He handed the bowl over: "Brother, give some of mine to the general as well."