Kong Wenjing's rebellion, ultimately, stems from the darkness of local officials, leaving the people destitute and forcing them to revolt.
When Prince Cheng arrived, everything here was already a mess. He trudged through this widespread chaos, abandoning the dignity of a prince, and the nobility of a vassal king. He immediately immersed himself in relief efforts, enduring hardships alongside everyone, but ultimately, it was too late, and for too short a time.
Not everyone is aware of what Prince Cheng has done. In the hearts of those people who have been tormented by local officials enough, rather than trusting the government, they prefer to trust Kong Wenjing and his people. After all, they genuinely distribute food; as long as one person joins them, the entire family gets food.
Kong Wenjing was among the first to rise in rebellion. They seized many wealthy households, and even raided government granaries, possessing both manpower and provisions, quite substantially.
