Reborn in Liangshan: I built the strongest lineup

"Please enlighten me."

At this time, Chao Gai was very humble.

Although he did not know Wen Huanzhang's name, he knew that this man was not of ordinary status when he saw so many people in Liangshan surrounding him.

“My brother said before he left that if King Chao comes, it must be because he has encountered a big problem. Although there have been some unpleasant things between you and Liangshan, you are still fellow practitioners in the martial arts world, and we should help you if we can.”

"But you can't get to Liangshan. I won't go into the specific reasons, but if the Heavenly King wants cash, he can sell us all his grain, cattle, sheep and farmland, and we'll pay him at market price."

"Thank you, Chief Ren, for not holding a grudge."

Why did Chao Gai rob the birthday gifts? It was because he didn't have enough cash in his estate and wanted to make a quick buck.

He hasn't managed to steal a single penny, so he needs to get away with his men as soon as possible. But getting away requires money, a lot of money.

Although Chao Gai's land, grain, cattle, and sheep were not particularly numerous now because Ren Yuan had exploited them once, they were still considerable, totaling close to 50,000 strings of cash.

The problem is that, apart from Liangshan, there is no other force in the vicinity that can take all his food and give him cash.

He had no choice but to seek help from Liangshan to solve the problem.

"Strategist, if I donate all these things to the stronghold, will Liangshan allow me to join them?"

Now that Liangshan is strong and well-equipped, Chao Gai would naturally prefer to solve the problem directly and in one step if possible.

“Chao Tianwang, this is not something I can decide. If I said you are not suitable to go up the mountain, then it is not possible. But don’t be discouraged, I will still point out a few places for you.”

"Not far from my Liangshan, there is a mountain called Erlong Mountain. This mountain is easy to defend and difficult to attack. There is only one strongman guarding it. You can consider this place."

"Then there are the three mountains in Qingzhou. The two leaders of White Tiger Mountain have both been killed. There is only one guy named Jinmaohu Yanshun left at Qingfeng Mountain. The two leaders of Peach Blossom Mountain are still alive, but Peach Blossom Mountain is a bit too small and it is a bit of a waste for you. If you are not satisfied with any of these, then Siming Mountain in Jiangnan, where my Liangshan leader Pang Wanchun used to be, is currently empty. Moreover, Siming Mountain is far from here, so it is easier to avoid being pursued by the government."

Wen Huanzhang recounted all of Ren Yuan's plans for Chao Gai in one breath. To be honest, Ren Yuan had truly done everything he could. Who would consider so much for a former defeated enemy?

Chao Gai said, "Ren Yuan, he really... I'm going to cry my eyes out."

"Please thank Chief Ren for me. I'll deliver the land deeds and such to Liangshan tonight."

After Chao Gai finished speaking, he left immediately, as he needed to hurry back to prepare his things.

"Strategist, what do we need the land deed for? We're not taking up any land."

A junior officer asked.

"Contact He Tao immediately and tell him that Liangshan has acquired a batch of land deeds, and that the government should pay for them to buy them back. The price is 100,000 strings of cash."

Wen Huanzhang smiled broadly, not at all thinking there was anything wrong with what he said.

"Ten thousand strings of cash?"

The junior officer was a little dumbfounded. Was his strategist really that shrewd? With this move, he'd made a profit of 50,000 strings of cash!

"Don't worry, He Tao will agree. If he doesn't, we'll report him for reselling armor."

Wen Huanzhang shook the fan in his hand and smiled mysteriously.

"The strategist is brilliant!"

The junior officer was impressed; otherwise, how could someone be a strategist?

"Alright, give the orders. Prepare 50,000 strings of cash, and tell He Tao to bring 100,000 strings of cash."

……

Dongxi Village.

"What? Liangshan is willing to buy my brother's things for 50,000 strings of cash?"

"And you even pointed out so many paths to the village head?"

Wu Yong was dumbfounded. Shouldn't Liangshan be irreconcilably opposed to his own forces?

Moreover, why would the village head be given so many different paths? That doesn't make sense!

"Perhaps you underestimated Ren Yuan, scholar. He may not have really intended to fight us to the death."

Chao Gai said that since Ren Yuan saved his life this time, all the past transgressions were wiped away.

From now on, when we go out together, we'll still be friends from the martial arts world.

"If you really don't care, why don't you let us go straight up the mountain?"

Liu Tang is a very straightforward person. Although he also thinks that Liangshan's actions this time are very good, why not let the six of them go up the mountain?

"That's right, Liangshan is now a big and powerful family. What, do they look down on us? We're capable, after all."

Hong Li was indignant, feeling that he was capable enough to join the Liangshan bandits.

But the problem is, Liangshan didn't want it! Why?!

"Ahem, Instructor Hong, Lin Chong is at Liangshan, and he's the chieftain's senior brother, you..."

Wu Yong coughed lightly twice, then reminded Hong Li.

"Oh, I knew it! We're all capable, after all. How can a real man stay subservient to someone else for long?! Heavenly King, tell me, where do we go next?!"

Upon hearing that Lin Chong was present, Hong Li immediately changed his tune.

Although he often curses and swears about Lin Chong, he's not stupid; he really can't beat Lin Chong! Cursing is fine!

"Liangshan said, Erlong Mountain, Qingfeng Mountain, Baihu Mountain, Taohua Mountain, and Siming Mountain, any of these five mountains will do!"

Chao Gai recounted all the mountains Wen Huanzhang had described, and then asked Wu Yong.

"Scholar, which one should we choose?"

Wu Yong was also stunned. "Good heavens! I racked my brains but couldn't think of where I wanted to go. And you Liangshan suddenly gave me five options. You guys are making me look really useless!"

"Scholar, scholar, don't just stand there, analyze it!"

Chao Gai thought Wu Yong was distracted, so he quickly called him over.

"Yes, we can't go to Erlong Mountain."

Wu Yong first ruled out Erlong Mountain.

"Although there is only one strongman on this mountain right now, it is easy to defend and difficult to attack. There are six of us, plus some trusted retainers, which would not exceed fifty people. We cannot take it down. Moreover, it is too close to Liangshan, which is not conducive to our future development."

"That makes sense, go on."

Chao Gai thought about it and agreed; Erlong Mountain was indeed too difficult to deal with.

“I’ve heard about Peach Blossom Mountain. It has two strongholds, and they didn’t suffer any damage in the previous Three Mountains War. Although we can go there, it would inevitably be suspected of forcibly seizing their territory. So it’s an option, but not the best one.”

"Baihu Mountain is the opposite. Their village was wiped out, and everything has to start all over again. This is quite troublesome. Even if we have the 50,000 strings of cash that the village head sold his family property for, starting over is still a very difficult thing. Siming Mountain is the same as Baihu Mountain, but it also has the added problem of being too far away. We are all northerners, and Siming Mountain is in the south. We may not be able to adapt."

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement, and suddenly they realized that Wu Yong was quite reliable after all!

"As for Qingfeng Mountain, I think it's the best choice!"

"The battle at Qingfeng Mountain resulted in heavy casualties, but at least the stronghold and other structures were preserved. Only one leader remains, weak and isolated. Our visit now would be a timely help, and given the reputation of the village head, there's a high chance that the former leader will step down!"

Wu Yong became increasingly fond of Qingfeng Mountain as he spoke, and immediately suggested it to Chao Gai:

"Guard! Don't say anything more! This is Qingfeng Mountain! This is where we'll regroup!"