Reborn in Liangshan: I built the strongest lineup

"I didn't expect my brother to be so humorous."

Ren Yuan's joke immediately eased the atmosphere in the room, and everyone burst into laughter, including Zhang Shun.

“Zhang Shun, Liangshan acts on behalf of Heaven, and all the brothers who go up there are outstanding heroes. Even if you have the experience of being a bandit with your brother, don’t worry. I know you are different from your brother.”

Ren Yuan looked at Zhang Shun and said very seriously.

"If a person's hands or body are dirty, they can be washed clean, but if their heart is dirty, then there is truly no hope."

“Zhang Shun, I’ve come to find you not only because you’re a good swimmer and can lead a naval force, but also because you can manage the Jiangzhou fishing gang. Just a few days ago, the Fei Bao brothers from Taihu Lake also became skilled fishermen. This is their fourth brother, Bu Qing. After you return to the mountain together, Liangshan’s fishing industry will definitely develop, and the brothers and people on the mountain will be able to live a better life.”

“I, Zhang Shun, am just a fisherman. I never expected to receive such kindness from you, brother. If I were to refuse again, wouldn’t I be breaking your heart? Don’t worry, brother, I am willing to go to Liangshan with you.”

Zhang Shun left his seat and bowed down to Ren Yuan.

“But brother, please grant me a few more days. These fishermen brothers from the Jiangzhou fishing gang have been fighting alongside me all year. I can’t just abandon them like this. Let me arrange everything so that I can go up the mountain with you without any worries.”

"Brother Zhang Shun, you underestimate your brother too much."

After listening to Zhang Shun's words, Bu Qing spoke first, "If any of your brothers are willing to come up the mountain and join us, you can take them with you. That's how it is in Taihu Lake. My three older brothers have already taken the fishermen from Taihu Lake back to the mountain by water."

"Brother, is Liangshan willing to accept ordinary fishermen? They don't have to be soldiers? Don't you think they'd be a burden?"

"No, who says that the people Liangshan accepts must join the stronghold as soldiers?"

Zhang Shun was shocked. In general, only leaders and above were allowed to bring their families up the mountain; the families of ordinary henchmen were not considered.

Although Liangshan already had a reputation for chivalry, it was more widely known in the northern regions, and its influence was somewhat weaker in Jiangzhou.

I never expected that Liangshan would be willing to accept ordinary fishermen!

Great! That worry is gone!

"Three days? Is that enough? Get the Jiangzhou fishing gang properly organized. These three days will be a good time for the rest of you to rest. You've had a hard time traveling by boat these past few days!"

Ren Yuan also decided to rest in Jiangzhou for a few days first, otherwise the pace of the journey would really be too much for the whole team to handle.

"On behalf of all the brothers in the fishing gang, thank you, brother! Don't worry, brother, many of the brothers in the fishing gang are strong, single young men with no ties, and they will definitely be willing to go up the mountain together."

Zhang Shun knelt down again, and Ren Yuan helped him up.

"You shouldn't kneel down so easily anymore. Stand up straight. You're a hero of the water, and we're kindred spirits. There's no point in kneeling all the time."

Ren Yuan patted Zhang Shun's head. Hmm, with this height difference, a head pat is perfect.

"Remember to bring your mother along. There is a renowned physician named An from the former Jiankang Prefecture practicing medicine on the mountain. If your mother has any health problems, she can have her examined by Physician An anytime after we get up the mountain."

"My brother treats me like a national hero, and I will repay him with the same patriotism!"

Zhang Shun has completely submitted. With a brother like this, he can definitely accomplish great things!

"OK!"

……

Over the next day or two, the group had a rare opportunity to rest and recuperate in Jiangzhou.

They truly witnessed just how high Zhang Shun's status was in the hearts of the fishing gang members.

Throughout the fishing community, apart from those who had lived in Jiangzhou for generations and had many families, the rest of the people were willing to follow him!

"Good heavens! He's worth four of us brothers by himself!"

Bu Qing, the fourth of the Four Heroes of Taihu, witnessed all of this and was secretly shocked. This Zhang Shun is really amazing; he can do so much all by himself. He must tell his brother to get on good terms with him when he gets back.

On a boat in the river.

“Brother, I’m almost done here. Shall we go to Jieyang Ridge? There’s a guy there named Li Jun, the River Dragon, who’s with two brothers, Tong Wei, the Cave Dragon, and Tong Meng, the River Stirrings. They’re also experts on the water.”

Zhang Shunzheng was talking to Ren Yuan on the boat when he suggested that he go and meet Li Jun.

"You actually didn't recommend your brother?"

Ren Yuan was somewhat surprised.

“My own brother… well, he probably wouldn’t want to be on my side either, but Li Jun’s side is indeed powerful, so my brother can consider it.”

Upon hearing his older brother's name, Zhang Shun shook his head. It seemed that the two brothers' relationship had indeed cooled after they separated.

"Then let's listen to our brother and go to Jieyang Ridge."

Ren had originally planned to meet this River Dragon, and now he followed Zhang Shun's suggestion.

"Brother! Urgent news!"

Just as Ren Yuan and Zhang Shun were having a very pleasant conversation, Shi Qian rushed over from the shore with a look of anxiety. He jumped up from the shore in a flash, touched the river surface two or three times, and then got onto the boat!

"Brother Shi Qian, what excellent agility!"

Zhang Shun clicked his tongue in admiration. He finally realized that his older brother was surrounded by truly talented people!

"Hey, it's nothing, just a swallow diving into the water three times. We're brothers, I'll teach you another day."

Shi Qian patted Zhang Shun on the shoulder, then said to Ren Yuan very seriously:

"Brother, a White Phoenix Falcon has sent an urgent report: something has happened at Qingfeng Village."

"Tell me carefully."

Ren Yuan frowned. What happened at Qingfeng Village?

"Two months ago, the imperial court sent a new magistrate to Qingfeng Village. This man was named Liu Gao. Because he was a civil official, he was promoted to the position of magistrate of Qingfeng Village, while Magistrate Hua was promoted to the position of deputy magistrate, who was a military officer."

"After Liu Gao took office, he became greedy and lustful, and repeatedly made things difficult for Magistrate Hua in secret, suppressing Magistrate Hua. He was also particularly fond of achievements and wanted to wipe out the bandits of the Three Mountains near Qingfeng Village. He kept petitioning to pacify the Three Mountains bandits. But in fact, he just wanted to use the Three Mountains bandits to destroy Magistrate Hua. What a man who monopolizes Qingfeng Village."

"Hua Zhizhai refused to send troops, citing insufficient troops in his stronghold. Liu Gao was afraid of Hua Zhizhai's military strength and did not want to confront him directly. He could only secretly collude with the bandits of Qingfeng Mountain, Baihu Mountain, and Taohua Mountain."

"Seven or eight days ago, Magistrate Hua led more than ten guards out hunting and encountered Kong Ming, a bandit from White Tiger Mountain. Kong Ming led his men to attack, but Magistrate Hua broke through the encirclement and killed Kong Ming with an arrow in the chaos. Most of his guards were killed."

"After returning to the village, Liu Gao pretended to visit him, and then reiterated that he must send troops to punish the bandits of Sanshan. He said that if the bandits dared to attack the deputy magistrate today, they would dare to kill him, the magistrate, tomorrow. Magistrate Hua could not refuse this time and could only agree to prepare to send troops. Judging from the time, it would be in the next few days."

"The strategist said that Hua Zhizhai is a friend of our mountain stronghold, and we cannot stand by and watch him die. So he sent Bai Huang to report this urgently and asked my brother to make a decision."

Shi Qian poured out his words like beans spilling from a bamboo tube, saying a great deal.

"He's gone too far!"

Enraged, Ren Yuan slammed his hand heavily on the edge of the boat! The old wooden boat couldn't withstand Ren Yuan's immense strength; wherever his palm struck, the hull cracked, and wood chips flew everywhere!

"Zhang Shun, let's skip Jieyang Ridge for now. Gather everyone and we'll head back to the mountain tonight!"

"Shi Qian, reply to the mountain stronghold and inform Commander Qin that their Third Cavalry Battalion will be the vanguard in this battle!"

"Yes!"

Want to harm Hua Rong? Did you even ask me, Ren Yuan?