Reborn in Liangshan: I built the strongest lineup

Wu Song was beaten with ten strokes of the cane, but the constables who did it admired his character and let him off a little.

Therefore, Wu Song was not harmed.

The first thing he did after leaving the yamen was to buy a coffin, collect Old Man Zhou's body, hire a horse-drawn carriage, and personally deliver it to Xiaomiao Village.

As for Ximen Qing and the county magistrate, after watching Wu Song finish his caning, they happily left to go drinking.

Wu Song, Wu Song, you've finally gotten your comeuppance for going against us!

"My lord, you are truly remarkable. With just a few words, you forced Wu Song to admit defeat. I admire you greatly! I toast you."

In a private room at Lion Tower, the largest restaurant in Yanggu, the county magistrate was toasting Ximen Qing.

"No problem, that guy has no evidence, what can he do to us?"

Ximen Qing remained calm.

"The adults are very thoughtful."

"But I have to say something to you. What did you promise me last time? You said our business would definitely be fine. What's going on today?"

Ximen Qing expressed his dissatisfaction with the county magistrate.

"Don't worry, my lord, this mistake will never happen again. If it does, you can kick my head like a ball!"

The county constable is now a complete lackey of Ximen Qing.

"What would I do with your head? We want to continue doing big business, we want money! Come on, let's drink!"

"Let's drink! Don't worry, sir. I've made a special trip to talk to my acquaintances with the prefect these past few days. Rest assured, there won't be any problems with our business."

"But I heard that the prefect is being transferred?"

"It's alright. Our business is registered with the prefectural governor. If he says it's fine, then it's fine!"

"Okay! Done!"

"Dry!"

Ximen Qing and the county magistrate clinked glasses, immersed in their own joy.

Meanwhile, Wu Song was filled with self-blame.

The village chief of Xiaomiao Village had just received Old Zhou's body. There were no other relatives of Old Zhou in Xiaomiao Village, so he was the only one who could receive it on his behalf.

"Captain, Old Zhou is an honest man. He really just wants to see his granddaughter again. He would never dare to hide it or slander anyone."

The village chief said to Wu Song.

However, they couldn't provide Wu Song with any more evidence, and could only advise him not to be too sad.

Wu Song didn't say much. He walked alone from Xiaomiao Village back to the county town, and then back home.

By the time he got home, it was completely dark.

As soon as he got home, his older brother Wu Da was waiting for him in the yard.

"Big brother, what are you doing here?"

"You caused such a big commotion today, how could I not hear about it?"

Wu Da smiled as he looked at his younger brother. Wu Song's current appearance was exactly like when he was a child and lost a fight outside, then came home crying to him.

"Come on, come and eat. Your sister-in-law made this especially for you. Try it."

"Uncle's back? Sit down and eat. There's another dish inside, it'll be served soon."

He Xiulian also greeted Wu Song at the kitchen door, her face full of concern.

“Today you made a scene at the yamen for the sake of a poor man, and even fell out with Ximen Qing. Everyone has heard about it. Whether we say it or not, you did the right thing! I support you! People like Ximen Qing should be severely punished according to the law!”

Wu Dalang poured wine for Wu Song.

"Brother, do you think I did the right thing? But Old Man Zhou lost his life because of it."

Wu Song looked at his elder brother, his eyes filled with many complex emotions.

"Of course you're not wrong, the world is wrong."

Wu Dalang was ridiculed from childhood to adulthood, so he has some deep-seated feelings about the world.

"Erlang, the world is not as you think. You are still young, so it's normal that you are not used to it."

Wu Da had lived to be nearly forty years old and had always struggled to make ends meet. He knew very well what life was like for ordinary people in the Song Dynasty.

His own brother, this headman, is probably also a victim of officialdom.

“You’ve always liked to stand up for the underdog since you were little, which is why you almost caused a death back then. I understand. Erlang, just do what you want to do and don’t worry about me. Your older brother has lived for so many years and even got married. He’s already very content.”

Wu Da said to Wu Song that he could tell that Wu Song had been suppressing something.

"Let's eat. We can talk about everything tomorrow. Let's have a good meal tonight."

"Remember, do whatever you want to do, as long as you believe it's right. Your big brother will support you."

"At worst, we can go sell steamed buns somewhere else, and you can help me out."

Wu Dalang put a large chicken leg in Wu Song's bowl, gesturing for him to eat it.

Wu Song could no longer hold back. He picked up the bowl, covered his face, and kept shoveling food into his mouth.

As I ate, I realized that the food I was eating was salty.

Wu Da and He Xiulian, a married couple, watched Wu Song eat with smiles throughout the entire meal.

They seemed to have said nothing, yet they also seemed to have said everything.

……

That night, in the Wu family courtyard, a carrier pigeon took flight and flew towards Liangshan!

No one knows what was written in the letter. All that is known is that after the Liangshan Tianmu Camp received the letter, Ma Ling, the Tianmu Camp commander on duty that night, immediately went to find another commander, Shi Qian. The two of them discussed it and went down the mountain at the same time!

This matter even alarmed the chief of Liangshan, Ren Yuan, who directly ordered the second and fifth cavalry battalions to be ready to go to Yanggu County at any time.

The next day.

In the Wu family courtyard, Wu Song, with a stern expression, held a flask of strong liquor and used a white cloth to wipe his two precious swords.

He wiped slowly, but with each wipe, it seemed to enhance the aura of himself and the knife!

Suddenly, his ears twitched, and when he looked up, two people had jumped over the courtyard wall!

“Brother Wu Song, please don’t do it. I am Shi Qian, the leader of the Tianmu Camp under Brother Ren Yuan of Liangshan. This is Brother Ma Ling, who is also a leader of the Tianmu Camp. Last night, we received your message by carrier pigeon, and we came down the mountain overnight at full speed. I expect Brother Ren Yuan will also be leading his troops here soon.”

Shi Qian clasped his hands in a fist salute to Wu Song. The moment he and Ma Ling landed, they sensed Wu Song's murderous aura and quickly explained their purpose.

"Liangshan Ma Ling greets Brother Wu Song, the Drunken Tiger Subduer!"

Ma Ling quickly identified herself.

"Are you Ren Yuan's men? How can you prove it?"

Wu Song suppressed his murderous intent and asked in return.

“Brother, you’re joking. This is a waist token. Also, these two monk knives in your hand are the weapons of Master Guanghui. I saw them when Brother Renyuan and I rescued Master Guanghui at Shizipo. There’s no mistake.”

As Shi Qian took out his waist token, he explained the origin of the treasured sword in Wu Song's hand.

Wu Song was relieved. That confirmed it. His knife did indeed have this origin, and it was from someone who wasn't an insider at Liangshan and would never know.

“You two brothers have come at the right time. I will entrust my elder brother and sister-in-law to you two, so that I can do what I want to do without any worries.”

After thinking about it, Wu Song relaxed a bit.

"Brother, don't be impatient. We know what you want to do, but please wait one more day. Brother Ma Ling and I are both masters of lightness skills. Could we sneak into Ximen Qing's house today to search for anything we find before you make your move?"

"Yes, Brother Wu Song, you need to catch a thief red-handed. Since you've confirmed that the man is suspicious, let Shi Qian and me go check it out first. Don't worry, with the two of us on the job, there's nothing we can't find. With evidence, Brother Wu Song, you can also rightfully vent your anger!"

Ma Ling quickly added.

"Alright, let him live one more day."

Shi Qian and Ma Ling's words eventually convinced Wu Song, and his expression relaxed a bit, becoming less serious. He lowered his head and continued to wipe his twin swords.

"Don't worry, brother. We Liangshan are determined to fight for justice like this! Just you wait and see!"