Wu Er is an ambitious and capable person. He is ambitious and wants to rise to the top, and he also has the ability to support his ambition. What he lacks is nothing more than an opportunity, and now...
The general put the opportunity in front of him, and even if he was likely to lose his life, he couldn't refuse it.
Southern Xinjiang is a place where classes are very distinct and solidified. Whoever you are born into and what status you are in cannot be changed in your lifetime.
Their king's rise to power was due to his own abilities, but it was also because of his origin.
If he were not the heir of the previous king, no matter how powerful he was, the people in Southern Xinjiang would not obey him. Those village owners would not obey his orders and sacrifice their lives for him.
And he, Wu Er, was born inferior to others. If the king had not wanted to conquer all directions, recruit a large number of soldiers, and have all the people as soldiers, he would have been a coolie all his life and would never have a chance to stand out.
But even so, he is only a little better than before.
In the army, he was not afraid of hardship or tiredness. Whenever there was a battle, he would rush to the front. Every time he fought, he killed the most people and suffered the most injuries. Every time he survived, it was because of his fate, but...
It's no use!
No matter how many enemies he killed or how much he accomplished on the battlefield, he would never be mentioned when his name was reported.
His merits belong to other people, and his opportunities for promotion and rewards are also other people's.
After serving in the army for several years, almost all of the people around him, who had the same background as him, died on the battlefield. Even if they did not die, they would be disabled. They had no support for the rest of their lives and could only wait to die. Otherwise, they would be like him, living in suffering and not knowing.
When will you die?
And those who are better than him, regardless of their ability, as long as they are not dead, can rise up, and then continue to squeeze them...
People like them who have no background, no matter how capable they are, can only be like bugs, huddled at the bottom, eating the worst food, wearing the shabbiest clothes, holding the worst weapons, but trying to kill
with the most enemies.
They worked hard, but could only barely make ends meet, day after day, year after year, without even the slightest hope.
The master who led him died in a battle. Before his death, his master held his hand and said: "Wu Er, you must climb up! Do whatever it takes to climb up at any cost. Don't be like the master.
They are all pathetic and can only be manipulated by others."
"Wu Er, this is the world of cannibalism. If you don't want to be eaten by others, you must learn to eat people and learn to climb up by stepping on people."
"Wu Er, Master has suffered all kinds of hardships in his life, but he has not enjoyed a day of glory. You must enjoy it for Master."
"Wu Er, I have led so many people over the years, but you are the most up to date. Don't let Master down."
"Wu Er, kings, generals, and prime ministers are not born. If you climb up, you will be the king, and your descendants will be the prime ministers. You don't want your children to be like bed bugs like you, struggling at the bottom all their lives, right? Even if it's for you.
My child, you have to work hard too!"
Before his master died, he told him a lot. His master knew that he was about to die, so he spoke quickly and urgently, but...
He heard every word clearly and remembered it firmly.
The words his master said were not so much his master's last wishes as they were the common wishes of those at the bottom.
Looking at the people above, each one is indolent, fights at the rear, gets the most rewards, eats well, and uses it well, they can't help but feel resentful...
Obviously, they are the ones charging into battle and killing people with weapons, so why are they in the worst situation?
They blame the general for being unfair, the king for being unfair, and the world for being unfair. No matter how hard they try, they can't climb up.
No matter how much resentment they have, they dare not show it.
This is how it is in southern Xinjiang. Everyone's identity is what they are from the beginning, and there is no chance to change it.
Wu Er also always thought that this would be his life. No matter how capable he was, he would not be able to jump over the hierarchy and become a master, but...
Just when he was desperate, an opportunity came!
Their king has no food in his hands.
Their king wants to make a desperate move.
Their soldiers in southern Xinjiang were too incompetent to catch up with the Yanbei army. They were holding on to their last grain and were waiting to die...
They encountered an unprecedented crisis.
This was a crisis to others, but Wu Er sensed an opportunity.
Nothing can be broken, nothing can be established!
Crisis is a turning point.
In times of crisis, heroes are needed. As long as this hero can lead everyone out of the predicament, he can break the hierarchy and climb up.
As for Wu Er, he felt that he was that hero.
Therefore, when the general came to him and told him what to do, Wu Er agreed without any hesitation.
After he agreed, he immediately contacted his former companions and asked them if they were willing to contribute.
If this move is successful, they can become human masters. If they fail...
It's just a death.
Now, their army has neither food nor grass. If they don't fight hard, they will die sooner or later. Instead of passively waiting for death, it is better to take the initiative and give it a try.
No surprise, everyone who was with him back then agreed.
Thus, the current scene emerged.
The lieutenants rebelled, and the general brought people to quell the rebellion. Wu Er was the best thug in the general's hands, and Wu Er's brothers were the best thugs in Wu Er's hands.
These people brought by Wu Er are all the lowest-level soldiers in southern Xinjiang. They are all veterans who initially followed Nan Jinzhao. They have rich combat experience and can survive until now on the battlefield, which shows that they are quite capable.
The number of people Wu Er brought was not that many, much less than those in the hands of several lieutenants, but they could not stand up to the fact that these men in his hands could fight.
When the two sides fought, the people under the deputy general were only able to take a beating. Initially, they could resist one or two with the advantage of their weapons, but they were soon suppressed and beaten by the people brought by Wu Er.
The general sat on his horse and looked at the battle in front of him, his heart relieved.
He was originally a little worried, worried that Wu Er was not strong enough and brought too few people to suppress the rebellion.
The impact of this rebellion was bad. If he, the general, could not suppress it and let these lieutenants lead their men and steal other people's food, the other lieutenants would probably follow suit.
Today is different from the past. Southern Xinjiang has obviously been defeated. How many people can stay at this time?
Anyone with a little ability would have a small calculation in mind. If he could not quell this rebellion, the southern Xinjiang army would soon fall apart, and he, the general, would exist in name only. But fortunately, Wu Er did not let him down.
With half the strength of his opponent, he was still able to overwhelm him and defeat him. Wu Er was truly a talent.
And he will naturally make good use of such talents... (To be continued)