Reborn in Liangshan: I built the strongest lineup

Liangshan was brightly lit that night.

In the stronghold, both the newly joined villagers and the original Liangshan members sat together.

This was also Ren Yuan's intentional arrangement. Liangshan is now a completely new stronghold, and it must be integrated as soon as possible.

Down from the main hall, there were fifty or sixty large tables, on which were placed various kinds of beef, mutton, chicken, vegetables, and fine wine.

Song Wan knew how potent the Immortal's Intoxication was, so he specially mixed it himself. And you know what? Even the mixed version tasted better than the village brew!

When Wang Lun was on the mountain, he never held such a lavish banquet. Therefore, this banquet immediately won over the hearts of many former Liangshan followers.

Although the chieftain has changed, life seems to be better!

In addition, since everyone was a strong and healthy man, once the food and drinks were served, everyone ate and drank heartily, chatted and joked, drank and played drinking games, and sang loudly. For a time, the scene was very lively.

Ren Yuan and the others naturally sat in the chief seats, and looking at this lively scene, they were filled with emotion.

"Three years have passed, and it's finally about to begin!"

Ren Yuan had even more feelings in his heart. Since he became Zhou Tong's apprentice after transmigrating, he had made a lot of efforts over the past three years to gradually accumulate an early advantage.

Compared to the novels I've read before, my own start was above average.

At the same time, he understood that from this moment on, his fate was inextricably linked with that of these vibrant people. He would embrace victory with them, share their joy, and welcome the future together. He wanted these people to feel the hope of a new life and to be filled with longing for the future.

At the same time, he also understands that the road he is about to take is very difficult, and many people may fall behind halfway, but since this road has already begun, he can only continue to walk it firmly!

Although he didn't know how far this path would ultimately take him, he was certain it would go much further and last much longer than the original Liangshan!

"Brother, why aren't you eating?"

Yuan Lang's voice interrupted Ren Yuan's thoughts.

"Thinking about something."

Ren Yuan picked up his bowl and clinked it against Yuan Lang's.

"Although we have such a good village, we must not become arrogant and complacent."

“Brother, you have lofty ambitions. Just carry them out. Yuan Lang may not have other skills, but he can definitely fight for you, kill enemy generals and capture flags!”

Ren Yuan was also quite moved. Unlike Zhu Gui and others, Yuan Lang was the first person he had conquered by force, and it was truly rare for him to be so loyal to him.

Just as the two were about to say something, laughter suddenly erupted from a nearby table, immediately attracting Ren Yuan's attention.

"Haha, Liu Si, why are you only focused on filling the food box and not eating anything yourself?"

"Yeah, are you planning to take all the food back to your wife and kids?"

At that table sat a kind-looking man carrying a food box, putting food into it.

You can tell there's nothing fancy inside; the man's food consisted mostly of steamed buns, flatbreads, and some vegetables.

"My children are growing, and this is a rare opportunity, so I want them to eat more."

The honest-looking man didn't explain much. Seeing that the food in the box was almost ready, he picked up a steamed bun, broke off half of it, and put it in his mouth.

But this one sentence silenced everyone at the table.

"Liu Si, give me the food box."

An older man stood up, took Liu Si's food box, and took out the steamed buns and flatbreads. Before Liu Si could say anything, he turned and started putting the roast chicken and mutton from the table into the food box, saying as he did so:

"If you're going to bring something, bring something good. What's the point of bringing steamed buns and flatbreads? Bring more meat so the kids can have a nice meal."

"That's right, that's right. Here, this chicken leg is delicious, pack it for the child."

"Don't take the vegetables, put the beef in instead."

The older man's words resonated with everyone, and they all started stuffing food into Liu Si's food box, leaving Liu Si speechless for a moment.

"That's enough, that's enough. My brothers have never had such a good banquet before. How can I take food from your mouths?"

Once he realized what was happening, he immediately tried to snatch back his food box, which was already stuffed full.

"What are you saying? There's still plenty of food on the table. Just take what you're told! You have a lot of kids at home, how can you not eat more?"

The older man took a pancake and started eating it while talking.

"Song Wan, have you asked the cooks at the mountain stronghold what's going on?"

Ren Yuan felt a pang of unease as he watched this scene.

"Brother, I asked around, and the cook said that when Wang Lun was alive, they rarely ate meat like this. Usually, only the registered brothers ate two meals a day. Their families didn't really take care of them; they just received rations every three to five days. That was enough to make sure they didn't go hungry, but life was definitely tough."

"Damn it! What is Wang Lun doing?!"

Ren Yuan was furious. The people were taking such risks because they had no food, and yet he treated them like this!

Ren Yuan put down his wine glass, walked a few steps to the table of people, and stopped the man who was still putting things down.

"The chieftain?"

The men at the table were stunned. Why had the chieftain come over?

Ren Yuan picked up the food box, put the contents back on the table, and said to everyone, "Everyone, eat your fill first, there's no rush to bring it home."

Liu Si panicked and quickly prepared to kneel down, but Ren Yuan stopped him with one hand.

"Chief, chieftain, I... I was wrong. I'll never bring anything back to my family again. Please forgive me this time..."

Liu Si's voice wasn't loud, but the commotion around him was considerable. In an instant, the surrounding seats quieted down, and many people secretly put the food they had prepared to bring to their families back on the table.

The leading man was about to say something, but Ren Yuan stopped him with a gesture. Ren Yuan looked around and said loudly:

"Brothers! Today is my first day as the chieftain, Ren Yuan. I don't know what the previous chieftains were like, but I can make a promise to you all!"

"Everyone who joins my Liangshan, regardless of gender or age, is a part of my Liangshan! As long as you do not do anything to harm the stronghold, the stronghold will take care of your food, clothing, shelter, and transportation and make proper arrangements for you!"

"Today's feast is for everyone in the mountain stronghold, including your families! There's plenty of wine and meat! You don't need to bring any for your families; just have them come and eat with us!"

"Listen up, everyone! My first order as the chief is to make sure everyone eats and drinks well! Don't neglect your stomachs!"

"I, Ren Yuan, hereby swear that as long as Liangshan stands, I will never let you go hungry!"

Ren Yuan's voice was loud and carried throughout the entire banquet, and everyone fell silent.

They were very surprised because the previous chieftain, Wang Lun, was a shrewd and calculating man. It was hard for everyone to believe that such a generous chieftain had suddenly appeared.

Is this a dream? If so, can I please not wake up?

"What are you all waiting for! The chieftain has spoken! Eat your fill! Those with families, call them over!"

Song Wan and Du Qian also arrived. Behind Song Wan were people carrying tables and chairs, clearly preparing to set up another table.

Du Qian, as an elder of Liangshan, held a certain prestige among the original Liangshan members.

"Thank you, Chieftain!!"

The silent crowd finally erupted in deafening cheers and applause. Everyone was overjoyed, shouting that the chieftain was wise. Liu Si was so excited that he didn't know what to say.

"Sit down and eat properly! Those with families, hurry up and bring them! Everyone, eat and drink well today!"

Ren Yuan pressed Liu Si back to his seat and then gestured for everyone to continue eating.

After he finished speaking, dozens of figures quickly got up and ran towards the back mountain; they were all people with families.

Those without family members continued to sit down, drink, and eat meat, making the atmosphere even more lively than before.

Clearly, the joy we feel now is more of a heartfelt satisfaction and delight, far better than the initial joy stemming from our desire for food.

"Thank you, Chieftain. From now on, my life belongs to you. I am willing to die for you at any time!"

"What nonsense are you spouting! What use would I be to you if you died? I want you to live! I want all the brothers in the stronghold to live! To live well!"

Ren Yuan patted Liu Si on the shoulder, comforted the honest man for a few words, and then turned and left.

Behind him, the laughter and chatter from the various banquet tables echoed through the valleys of Liangshan and drifted in the evening breeze.