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Song Jiang waved his hand dismissively and said...

“Zhao Yuan had previously said that he would not interfere with Qingfeng Mountain’s affairs, as long as we could get there before them and bring the Kong brothers to Qingfeng Mountain.”

"Chao Tianwang has always been loyal and righteous. Even if Liangshan comes to question him, he will definitely stand up for the Kong brothers."

"Zhao Yuan and King Chao have some friendship, so they certainly won't let the two Kong brothers ruin their relationship. This matter will definitely be dropped in the future."

"Furthermore, the Liangshan bandits came to Kongjiazhuang this time claiming to uphold justice for the villagers, but what they really wanted was the money and grain of Kongjiazhuang, wasn't it?"

“Although we left with the Kong family, we couldn’t take the grain and land with us. With these, Liangshan can give an explanation to the people in the village who were bullied by the Kong family.”

Hua Rong still had some worries.

But seeing that Song Jiang was determined to protect the two brothers, Kong Ming and Kong Liang,

They could only hurry back to their guest room.

He instructed everyone to pack their things quickly.

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In the main house of Kongjiazhuang,

When Old Master Kong heard that Liangshan was going to attack Kong Family Village,

Naturally, he was extremely anxious.

"Damn Liangshan bandits! Aren't they in Jizhou? Why are they coming to Qingzhou to act tough?"

"Our Kongjiazhuang village has never offended them. Is it really worth all this over a few foolish village women?"

“Father, I’ve heard that Liangshan is located in Jizhou and Yunzhou, and they’ve always liked to stand up for troublemakers.”

Kongming said with a look of alarm,

“Whenever a village was captured by Liangshan, the landlord’s entire family would be dragged in front of the troublemakers and interrogated in public.”

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"Anyone who commits crimes, abuses villagers or servants, shall be executed in public!"

“Father, I’ve heard what my elder brother said before,”

Kong Liang hurriedly echoed,

"If Liangshan attacks and breaches our village, I'm afraid none of the three of us, father and sons, will survive."

Kongming and Kongliang were indeed self-aware.

Knowing what you have done in the past,

The villagers of Kongjiazhuang had long harbored deep hatred for him.

They used to run rampant in White Tiger Mountain.

Because the government had taken their money.

That's why they turned a blind eye to it.

But who would have thought?

That should have been Liangshan, far away in Jeju.

They've actually extended their reach into Qingzhou!

"Father, please make a decision soon,"

Kongming urged,

"The Liangshan bandits have never shown the slightest mercy to wealthy families!"

"In the past six months, in Jizhou and Yunzhou, countless landlords and gentry have had their manors destroyed and their lives taken. Those who were lucky enough to survive had no choice but to give away all their wealth, land, and grain to the unruly people..."

Chapter 381 The Kong Family Father and Son

"Father, things have come to this point, you'd better make a decision quickly,"

Kong Liang urged,

"Enough! What's the panic!"

Old Master Kong, trembling, tapped his youngest son with his cane.

"Even the government doesn't dare to provoke Liangshan, so how could we possibly be their match? The only option now is to flee."

"Where can we escape to?"

Kongming said dejectedly,

"Now that Liangshan has extended its reach to Qingzhou, we can't possibly leave Shandong, can we?"

Old Master Kong, who was standing nearby, heard this and

Some were at a loss.

Surely the Kong family can't really leave their hometown?

In today's world, the "270s"

In rural areas, affairs were controlled by local clans.

Even the government finds it difficult to intervene.

People from other places who have wandered away from home

They often end up being the targets of bullying.

Just when the three members of the Kong family were at a loss,

Suddenly, Song Jiang's voice rang out from outside the door.

"Grandpa, I do have a plan that can help Kong Family Village avert this calamity."

"Master?"

Kongming and Kongliang exchanged a surprised glance.

"What are you still doing?"

Old Master Kong kicked both of his sons.

"Hurry up and invite your master in!"

After Song Jiang was welcomed into the house by Kong Ming and Kong Liang,

Old Master Kong hurriedly asked him how he could help the Kong family overcome this calamity.

"Grandpa, do you know of a place in Qingzhou called Qingfeng Mountain?"

Song Jiang asked,

"Qingfeng Mountain is one of the three mountains of Qingzhou. It has long been occupied by a gang of bandits who rob and plunder, and even the government dares not attack them."

At this point, Old Master Kong understood Song Jiang's meaning.

"Could it be that Clerk Song is acquainted with the bandits on that mountain?"

"Does Master mean we should go and seek refuge at Qingfeng Mountain?"

Kongming quickly shook his head.

"Those leaders on Qingfeng Mountain are indeed strong men, but how could they possibly be a match for Liangshan? Even if we surrender to them, we'll probably only live a day or two longer."

"Big brother is right,"

Kong Liang nodded in agreement.

"Those three leaders of Qingfeng Mountain, Yan Shun the Brocade-haired Tiger, Wang Ying the Dwarf Tiger, and Zheng Tianshou the White-faced Gentleman, may look imposing, but in terms of ability, they are about the same as us brothers."

"How could such a fortified village possibly withstand the Liangshan army!"

"My two disciples are unaware of what has happened,"

Song Jiang explained with a smile,

“More than half a month ago, Qingfeng Mountain changed hands. Now, the people in charge of the mountain are Chao Gai, the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King of Yuncheng, and his gang.”

"The Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King? Is that Chao Gai who robbed the birthday gifts?"

Kongming exclaimed in surprise,

"I heard that this guy and his gang were staying at Erlong Mountain, so why did they go to Qingfeng Mountain?"

"It's a long story,"

Song Jiang awkwardly changed the subject,

"In short, I am an old friend of Chao Gai, the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King, and Chao Gai has some connection with Liangshan."

"If my two disciples and the old man are willing to go to Qingfeng Mountain, they will be safe and sound."

"But since Chao Gai is already acquainted with Liangshan, why would he be willing to take us in?"

Old Master Kong said worriedly,

"We mustn't have just climbed the mountain when the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King binds us and hands us over to the leaders of Liangshan."

"Grandpa, that King Chao always puts righteousness first; he would never do such a thing,"

Song Jiang patted his chest and guaranteed,

"Furthermore, his Qingfeng Mountain stronghold has only recently been established, and it is precisely the time for him to establish his authority. If he were to do such a thing now, how would King Chao face the heroes of the martial world?"

This last sentence is also the reason why Song Jiang dared to guarantee that the Kong family would be safe once they went to Qingfeng Mountain.

Although he did not know Zhao Yuan of Liangshan,

Why give Qingfeng Mountain to Chao Gai?

But I understand,

Liangshan must have had its own reasons for doing this.

Since Zhao Yuan has some schemes at Qingfeng Mountain,

Naturally, we wouldn't tarnish Qingfeng Mountain's reputation at this time.

The Kong family father and son were now at their wits' end.

They were unwilling to leave their hometown and Shandong.

Naturally, they could only obey Song Jiang's orders.

Quickly pack up your valuables.

They mounted their fast horses, led by Song Jiang, and headed towards Qingfeng Mountain.

Hua Rong, on the other hand, took Song Jiang and his family with him.

And some who have committed too many evil deeds in the past,

At this time, they dared not stay in Kongjiazhuang, where the villagers were located.

They escorted the Song family's money and grain, walking behind them.

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Here

After Zhao Yuan 2.0 led Qin Ming, Huang Xin, Wu Song, Lü Fang, Jiao Ting, and others, along with a group of cavalry,

When they arrived at Kongjiazhuang,

What I saw was a village that had long since been abandoned and empty.

Wu Song asked the villagers in the village,

Only then did I learn that

Half a day ago, the three members of the Kong family had already packed their valuables and fled.

Meanwhile, Lü Fang, led by the villagers,

They caught several farmhands who hadn't escaped.

No interrogation required.