Reborn in Liangshan: I built the strongest lineup

"What did you say? We take turns on duty? You're coming to the inner city?"

Wang Ding looked at Wen Da, somewhat puzzled:

"Commander Wen, didn't you insist on guarding the pass with Commander Li?"

"I had a fight with Lao Li, and now I can't stand looking at him. So tell me, are you going to switch with me or not?"

Wen Da originally wanted to find a better excuse, but then he thought, forget it, why bother with an excuse? Given his relationship with Li Cheng, do I even need an excuse?

As expected, Wang Ding had no doubts after hearing this. Wen Da and Li Cheng were so close they were practically inseparable; it was perfectly normal for them to argue and bicker.

“Commander Wen, calm down. With your relationship with Commander Li, you can quarrel at 9 am and make up by 7 am. What’s the big deal? I’ll go to the pass and have a good talk with Commander Li. You stay in the inner city for a while.”

With a smile on his face, Wang Ding advised Wen Da not to be angry and offered to go and guard the pass himself.

"You said it yourself, I didn't force you, right?"

Wen Da was overjoyed to hear this; it was truly a windfall that came without any effort on his part!

"Alright, alright, I said it myself. I'll go discuss it with Supervisor Li. Supervisor Wen, you can stay in the inner city for now."

Wang Ding said he would go first, and Wen Da could do whatever he wanted.

"Go, go! Tell that bastard Li Cheng that if he doesn't come to apologize this time, I will never forgive him!"

Wang Ding shook his head helplessly. Wen Da was just being a complete scoundrel. However, considering his relationship with Li Cheng, Wang Ding was more inclined to believe that Wen Da was just being hypocritical.

Now that the Yi Kingdom's army is stationed outside Daming Prefecture, the people of Daming Prefecture are filled with anxiety. Wang Ding is worried that Li Cheng is alone at the pass.

After all, Wang Ding had long heard about the lazy behavior of Li Cheng and Wen Da, those two old hands. This time, Wen Da's return to the inner city seemed to indicate a falling out with Li Cheng, but Wang Ding felt it was more likely that Wen Da wanted to slack off.

Wen Da was still pretending to curse and swear when Wang Ding had completely left. Only then did Wen Da's personal guards come up to remind him:

"Commander, General Wang has left."

"Really gone?"

Upon hearing this, Wen Da immediately returned to normal and even peeked out onto the main road.

Yes, he really left.

"Wang Ding, he left really fast. Okay, let's go too, to Wang Wancang's house!"

When Wen Da saw that Wang Ding had left, he relaxed a lot. He handed Wang Ding over to Li Cheng to deal with, and the remaining task of dealing with Wang Wancang was up to him!

"Supervisor Wen, what's wrong...?"

When Wang Wancang saw Wen Da arrive, he was momentarily stunned.

"Brother Wang, come on! Let's go have a drink!"

Wen Da went straight to the point.

"Commander, the enemy army is right in front of Daming Prefecture. Drinking at this time..."

"I don't care! Brother Wang, I'm in a bad mood today, you have to keep me company!"

Wen Da interrupted Wang Wancang's words domineeringly.

"Supervisor Wen, who made you so angry? Tell me, just tell me and everything will be fine."

Faced with Wen Da's behavior, Wang Wancang had no choice but to appease him.

"It's Li Cheng! I'm telling you. Li Cheng is a scoundrel, he..."

Wen Da hurled a string of curses at Wang Wancang, who listened with a mixture of joy and patience until his face went numb, on the verge of a breakdown.

No, Supervisor Wen, Supervisor Li offended you, so go and beat him up! Why are you torturing me here?

"Brother Wang! You have to come with me for drinks today, or you're disrespecting me!"

Wen Da talked until his mouth was dry, and finally stopped talking altogether and issued an ultimatum.

Unexpectedly, Wang Wancang felt as if he had been granted a pardon and readily agreed.

"Okay, okay, let's go, let's go."

"Huh? Okay! Let's go!"

Wang Wancang's decisiveness surprised Wen Da for a moment, but then he was overjoyed!

Brother Wang, since you're so sensible, I'll definitely get you thoroughly drunk tonight! I'll make sure you're completely satisfied!

……

The city wall at the pass.

Li Cheng was drinking with Wang Ding.

“Supervisor Li, although I can cover for Supervisor Wen for two days, you should give me some face. Apologize to Supervisor Wen in a few days and ask him to come back. After all, only the two of you guarding the pass can ensure the safety of Daming Prefecture.”

Wang Ding held the wine bowl and drank it all in one gulp.

"Apologize to him? You have no idea how badly this guy cursed me today. Good brother? What good brother would curse the other's parents?"

While responding, Li Cheng poured wine for Wang Ding. However, what Wang Ding didn't notice was that the wine jar he was given was only poured into his bowl from beginning to end; no one else touched it.

“Supervisor Li, I know you’ve been under a lot of pressure lately. The Yi Kingdom’s army is right outside the city, and you’re worried. But you and Supervisor Wen working together are the strongest force in Daming Prefecture. You can’t afford to have any conflicts with Supervisor Wen at this crucial moment.”

While drinking, Wang Ding tried to persuade Li Cheng to drink. He accepted all the wine Li Cheng poured for him and soon got drunk.

"Li, Li Dujian, no, no, that won't do. Let's stop here for now."

"No, no, that won't do! Brother Wang! Don't you consider me a brother? If you do, have another bowl!"

Li Cheng naturally wouldn't let Wang Ding leave so easily, so he forced Wang Ding to drink several more bowls. As a result, Wang Ding couldn't hold on any longer and collapsed on the table with a "thud," unconscious.

"This guy can really drink!"

When Li Cheng saw Wang Ding finally collapse, he breathed a sigh of relief. Good heavens, he never expected Wang Ding to be such a heavy drinker. If he hadn't secretly added something to the drink, Li Cheng felt that he wouldn't have been able to outdrink him!

"Someone, bring a rope and tie him up tightly!"

Almost simultaneously, in a restaurant in the inner city, Wang Wancang muttered, "I'm not drinking anymore, I'm not drinking anymore," but slowly slid a wine jar under the table while holding it in his arms, and soon began snoring loudly.

"Done! Old Wang wasn't up to the task!"

Wen Da glanced at the wine jars on the table. "Only three jars and you're already done? Wang Wancang, you still need to practice!"

"Someone, tie him up! Tie him up tightly!"

……

In the darkness of night, Zhang Qing was on patrol with his men.

"General, when should we attack Daming Prefecture?"

Ding Desun asked from behind Zhang Qing.

"It should be soon. This time, with Boss Du as the main force, we just need to follow him."

Zhang Qing had a clear understanding of his army's role: reconnaissance, support, patrol... and scavenging!

With powerful figures like Du Xue and Feng Tai present, Zhang Qing didn't mind serving as part of the support force.

"who?!"

As Ding Desun and Zhang Qing were discussing, Gong Wang suddenly issued a warning towards Daming Prefecture.

The soldiers instantly prepared themselves. Could it be that Daming Prefecture was preparing for an enemy attack tonight?

So... then their patrols are actually the most meritorious?

"Brothers of Yi Kingdom, don't attack! We are under the command of Commander Li, and we have come to surrender! This is a letter personally written by Commander Li!"

In the darkness, Li Cheng's three trusted men slowly rode out. One of them held up a letter tube, while the other two also raised their hands, indicating that they were not carrying any weapons.

"Give me the book!"

Zhang Qing gestured for them to bring the book, and Ding Desun and Gong Wang flanked him, as if afraid of a trap.

But the three trusted men Li Cheng sent were obedient. After the letter was delivered, they stood quietly to the side, not daring to even breathe loudly.

Zhang Qing quickly read the handwritten note, and then he was a little confused.

No, Daming Prefecture was taken so easily? We didn't even launch an attack, and you surrendered?

So... if I take my men to Daming Prefecture now, can I take the city?