Reborn in Liangshan: I built the strongest lineup

"Hua Zhizhai, I'm counting on you this time."

At the entrance of Qingfeng Village, Liu Gao feigned farewell to Hua Rong.

"May Magistrate Hua achieve immediate success and defeat the bandits of the Three Mountains!"

Hua Rong was fully armed, with three quiver of arrows on his back, two bows at his waist, and a silver spear in his hand.

Behind him stood four hundred soldiers from Qingfeng Village.

The total number of soldiers in Qingfeng Village was only a little over six hundred, but Hua Rong could only take four hundred with him this time.

The bandits from those three mountains combined numbered over a thousand! Liu Gao didn't even call for reinforcements; he was just sending Hua Rong to his death!

"Brother, I want to go with you."

Hua Yun volunteered for the mission; she couldn't bear to watch her brother die in vain.

"Liu Gao is a wicked man. Of the two hundred soldiers left in the stronghold, half are our men and half are his. I'm leaving, you must stay and protect your sister-in-law, and Jinlian, who is now part of our family. Also, protect yourself!"

Hua Rong told Hua Yun that Liu Gao, although not very capable, was indeed disgusting.

In this case of open conspiracy, Hua Rong knew that Ming Liu Gao had ill intentions, but he couldn't say much.

After all, from the outside perspective, it was only Hua Rong's duty as the military commander to lead troops to suppress the bandits in the three mountains.

Moreover, Liu Gao obtained an order to send troops from Prefect Murong.

If Hua Rong doesn't send troops, it's considered disobeying orders. In the Song Dynasty, disobeying orders as a military general is a serious matter that could cost you your head!

Therefore, Hua Rong had no other choice but to jump into the trap, even though he knew it was a pit.

"Brother, you must be safe and sound. I have already sent a message to Liangshan. They will definitely not let this go unchecked."

Hua Yun lowered her voice and spoke to her brother.

“If Liangshan mobilizes a large force, it will definitely attract attention, so I don’t really expect them to come this time. But watch out, if anything happens in the stronghold, those hundred soldiers who belong to our stronghold can be trusted. You take them, protect your sister-in-law and the others, and run to Liangshan!”

"Brother Ren Yuan is incredibly loyal; he will definitely accept you. Remember, whatever you do, don't rush onto my side of the battlefield."

Hua Rong also lowered his voice and reminded Hua Yun that he always felt Liu Gao was dishonest.

"Brother, you must take good care of yourself!"

"Don't worry, your brother's archery skills are unparalleled. This is no problem for me."

"Hua Rong! What are you waiting for?! What are you waiting for?!"

Liu Gao sneered, then continued to urge him on.

Hua Rong didn't say much this time. He mounted his horse and addressed everyone from Qingfeng Village.

"Gentlemen, follow me to kill the enemy!"

"Alright! Come on! Fire the cannons! Let's give the Qingfeng Village army a boost and make them look more imposing!"

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"Why hasn't Liu Gao made a move yet?"

At the gathering place of the three mountains, Wang Ying looked in the direction of Qingfeng Village and muttered to himself.

"Second brother, don't worry, it should be ready soon."

Yan Shun was sharpening his knife; he wasn't in a hurry at all.

Anyway, since White Tiger Mountain won't take a share this time, Qingfeng Mountain is definitely going to make a fortune!

"Brother, you know me well. I'm not a very patient person, and I get really restless!" Wang Ying complained to Yan Shun. This Liu Gao had promised to take action, but he kept dragging his feet.

"Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!"

Just as everyone was about to discuss it, four cannon shots suddenly came from the direction of Qingfeng Village!

"One, two, three, four. Four counts, four hundred people."

According to the agreement between Liu Gao and the leaders of the three mountains, one cannon shot meant that one hundred people had been mobilized. This time, four shots meant that four hundred people had come out.

"Qingfeng Village only has a little over six hundred people in total. We brought out four hundred, so there are still over two hundred left. There are also Liu Gao's men inside. We can start fighting!"

Li Zhong calculated that, in terms of numbers, the three mountains combined had an advantage.

"Are Hua Rong's family members all in the village?"

Kong Liang asked.

"That should be it. What, does Second Master Kong want to attack Qingfeng Village?"

Yan Shun asked Kong Liang.

"I don't care about anything else, I just want Hua Rong's life. But if any of you break through Qingfeng Village and capture Hua Rong's family, I will exchange money for them!"

"I've heard that Hua Rong has two younger sisters, both of whom are stunningly beautiful. Mr. Kong, I won't give you the women, but you can have all the men. How about that?"

When Wang Ying's lust got the better of him, he was truly reckless. Even if it was the former Empress Wu of the Great Zhou Dynasty in front of him, he would still dare to lift her skirt and touch her thigh.

"Wang Ying! You actually want to hog all the food? I won't allow it!"

Zhou Tong was also a lecher, but compared to Wang Ying, Zhou Tong was more normal.

Although he was lecherous, he was principled (refer to the original work: Wang Ying would snatch whoever he fancied, while Zhou Tong would offer betrothal gifts to whoever he fancied), so he particularly despised Wang Ying and thought Wang Ying was a rogue.

"Zhou Lao Er, you're asking for it! You dare to steal from me! Who do you think you are?"

Wang Ying was furious. How dare someone try to steal his girl! Beat him up!

"Alright! Stop it, all of you!"

Yan Shun stopped these two. Seriously, what are they doing? This is war, don't they know? Do they think this is children playing house? It's child's play!

"I don't care what you two perverts want to do, I just want Hua Rong!"

"Then let's do it this way. We have over three hundred people from Peach Blossom Mountain, over four hundred from White Tiger Mountain, and we'll ask a leader from Qingfeng Mountain Sect to bring over two hundred people here, making a total of one thousand people to ambush Hua Rong!"

"The rest of the troops will go directly to attack Qingfeng Village. With Liu Gao's troops providing support, the remaining forces should be sufficient."

Li Zhong thought for a moment and proposed a solution.

"I agree."

Upon hearing that he could stay and ambush Hua Rong, Kong Liang immediately agreed.

"Whatever my master says goes."

Zhou Tong also expressed his agreement.

"Which of you two will stay behind?"

Yan Shun thought about it and realized that Li Zhong's suggestion was indeed good, so he asked his two brothers.

Wang Ying immediately lowered his head. He was determined to attack Qingfeng Village and couldn't stay behind.

Zheng Tianshou, on the other hand, looked indifferent, saying it didn't matter where he was hit.

"Alright, second and third brothers, you two take three hundred men to attack Qingfeng Village. Leave two hundred men for me."

Yan Shun took one look and thought, "Fine, I'll just keep it myself."

Let those two cause trouble.

"That's great, brother! Don't worry, brother! I'll definitely take down Qingfeng Village for you and plunder all the spoils!"

Wang Ying was immediately delighted!

Hehehe, girls of Qingfeng Village, your brother Wang Ying is here!

"Let's arrange it this way then. We'll proceed to the designated location."

Li Zhong and Zhou Tong were about to go down to make preparations. Peach Blossom Mountain had the least influence among the three mountains, and he didn't like the others.

"Brother Yan, don't forget what you promised me."

Kong Liang first reminded Yan Shun, and then said to Li Zhong:

"Brother Li, would you be willing to do me a small favor? If you are, consider this a personal debt I owe you, and I will personally give you one hundred shi of grain as compensation!"

Li Zhong was a cautious person, and upon hearing Kong Liang's words, he immediately shook his head.

“Second Master Kong, Peach Blossom Mountain will not get involved in your personal grudges. After this operation, you go your way and I'll go mine. Don't look for me or Peach Blossom Mountain.”

After saying that, he immediately took Zhou Tong and left without any hesitation.

"Hmph, he really is a good-for-nothing. Oh well, we don't need him."

Kong Liang snorted, showing his disdain for Peach Blossom Mountain.

"Don't worry, with the two of us working together, plus all these henchmen, do you think Hua Rong has three heads and six arms?"

Yan Shun also looked down on Li Zhong, feeling that the guy was not on the same wavelength.

Kong Liang agreed with this, nodding as he watched the departing figures of the Peach Blossom Mountain group, his heart pounding with rage.

Even without you, Peach Blossom Mountain, I can still keep Hua Rong here!