Reborn in Liangshan: I built the strongest lineup

"What does Du Xue mean?"

The people in Zhang Shuye's group are denouncing Zhang Shuye, mainly because they feel that what Zhang Shuye said was too hurtful.

What do you mean they can only make things worse? They're very strong, okay!

Is there anything wrong with what they said?

Zhang Shuye sat in the main seat, looking at the arguing crowd below, his expression very serious.

"Fang Jie, who escaped from Hangzhou and has even lost support within the city, is someone we've repeatedly failed to capture. We're still eating their food; what's wrong with them saying a few words of criticism?"

After Zhang Shuye said this, everyone fell silent. In fact, they were not unaware of the matter, but the ingrained sense of superiority from their military background prevented them from adjusting their mindset.

"My lord, it is my incompetence that is the fault of this humble general."

Deng Chun looked ashamed and stepped forward to take responsibility. Seeing him come out, Xin Xia, Zhang Qiu, and Tao Dong behind him also came out to apologize.

It's clear that the "Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter" quartet under Zhang Shuye's command hasn't been doing well lately. Deng Chun has a long bloodstain on his face, Xin Xia has a strip of cloth wrapped around her forehead, Zhang Qiu has some leg problems, and Tao Dong is in the worst shape. One of his arms seems to be broken and can only be hung in his chest. Recently, he hasn't even been able to use his weapon, the Nine-Foot Gold Rake.

The ones who caused the four of them to suffer so badly were naturally Fang Jie and Du Wei. Although Fang Jie's Dao Heart was shattered once, after breaking through and rebuilding, he was able to fight Zan Tongmei, who was famous on the Martial Ranking, to a standstill. So dealing with Deng, Zhang, Xin, and Tao, who were all top-level fighters, would naturally not be a big problem for him.

What's more, there's Du Wei, the professional killer who uses hidden weapons to injure people and pick off heads. The wound on Xin Xia's forehead was inflicted by Du Wei. If he hadn't dodged in time, he probably wouldn't be standing here now.

"The four of you did your best, what crime have you committed?"

Zhang Shuye shook his head. Deng, Zhang, Xin and Tao had been with him for so many years, how could he not know their abilities and loyalty?

The main problem was that they were no match for Fang Jie. If Fang Jie hadn't been short of troops and hadn't fallen out with Fang Tianding in Hangzhou and been cut off from supplies, he probably would have broken out of their encirclement long ago.

"Alas... this is fate."

Zhang Shuye looked at the military tally in front of him and slowly closed his eyes.

He had considered that after taking Hangzhou, he could find a way to select a descendant of the Song dynasty to re-establish the country.

But the attack on Hangzhou... was not going smoothly at all!

Moreover, during the attack on Hangzhou, their logistics were supported by Yiguo. Although Zhang Shuye was loyal, he also had a conscience. He was eating and using other people's food and then scheming against them. Zhang Shuye couldn't live with himself for it.

In addition, recent news has been pouring in that the Yi Kingdom is now riding high, having successively subjugated the Liao and Song Kingdoms, and is now fiercely attacking the Western Xia.

If the Ming Dynasty can be conquered here again, then the whole world will basically belong to Ren Yuan!

Under these circumstances, Zhang Shuye's heart wavered for the first time.

Am I right about what I've been insisting on?

The people who are now under the rule of Yiguo seem to be living better lives than before!

"Deng Chun, boss."

After closing his eyes and pondering for a moment, Zhang Shuye summoned Deng Chun and his eldest son.

"father!"

Since leaving Liangshan, Zhang Bofen had stayed by his father's side and witnessed firsthand how the Liangshan bandits, whom he had previously looked down upon, had grown stronger and stronger, to the point that no force in the Central Plains was now capable of confronting them.

Zhang Bofen often worried about his second brother who was still in Liangshan, and wondered if his brother still needed to carry manure every day.

"You're coming out with me."

Zhang Shuye grabbed his military tally, as if he had made up his mind.

"Sir, where are we going?"

When Deng Chun saw Zhang Shuye's action, his heart suddenly skipped a beat.

"Go to the Dayi Army and see their Marshal Du."

After saying this, Zhang Bofen felt his father's originally very straight back suddenly bend.

“Dad! You…”

"I'm fine, Father."

Uncle Zhang waved his hand. To be honest, a year or two ago, he never imagined that he would surrender one day.

But now, given the current state of affairs, it would be pointless for Zhang Shuye to continue his stalemate; he might as well go with the flow.

After all... if he is unwilling to surrender now, then the people of Jiangnan will have to bear the brunt of the war.

"Let's go."

Zhang Bofen supported his father, knowing that although his father said he didn't care, he was actually very upset inside.

"My lord... wherever my lord goes, Deng Chun will go!"

Deng Chun's idea was quite simple: wherever Zhang Shuye was, he would be there too.

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"Zhang Shuye? What's he doing here?"

Later that evening, Du Xue and Liu Min were discussing the next steps in the main tent when a messenger suddenly came to report that Zhang Shuye was requesting an audience.

"I think that Zhao Song, who was praised by the prince, probably really had a change of heart."

Liu Min smiled. Zhang Shuye's reputation was something he had once aspired to, but after joining Dayi, Liu Min gained the opportunity to look at him as an equal.

"Does the strategist mean he's come to surrender?"

Du Xue was somewhat surprised. Wasn't Zhang Shuye a staunch opponent of surrendering to the Party?

"The overall situation is such that we now have almost the entire world in our hands, except for Fang La's Ming Dynasty. If Zhang Shuye does not surrender now, the people of Jiangnan will suffer more from the ravages of war."

Liu Min stood up and straightened her clothes.

"It seems that the prince's previous assessment was correct. In his treatment of the people, Zhang Shuye truly deserves the title of 'conscience.' Boss Du, since that's the case, we should treat him with courtesy."

"Okay, I'll listen to you."

Du Xue also stood up. Although he felt that Zhang Shuye could have surrendered much earlier, he thought it was fine to surrender now.

"Let them in."

Not long after Du Xue gave the order, Zhang Shuye and the other two arrived at the tent and met with Du Xue.

"Zhang Shuye, along with his son Zhang Bofen and General Deng Chun, greets Commander Du."

Zhang Shuye's humble attitude made Du Xue feel somewhat uncomfortable.

"What brings you here, Lord Zhang? Is it because we're running low on supplies?"

Du Xue asked, though the question was rather unpleasant to hear.

"No, I'm here to deliver the military tally to you, sir."

Zhang Shuye took out the military tally from his pocket, solemnly raised it above his head, and handed it to Du Xue.

"!"

Although I guessed it might be a surrender, I didn't expect Uncle Zhang to be so direct!

Liu Min didn't even have a chance to say anything polite before she was shut down!

"Lord Zhang, your sudden change of heart..."

"The world has been in chaos for more than a year or two, and the people of Jiangnan have suffered from the flames of war for too long. It's time to stop."

Zhang Shuye's attitude was very sincere.

"The bandit Fang Jie is fierce and brave; our troops are no match for him. Now, we present our military tally as a token, and on behalf of the people of Jiangnan, we beg Commander Du to take action!"

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