Reborn in Liangshan: I built the strongest lineup

"No, wait, sir, what are you doing?"

Shi Qian quickly stepped in to smooth things over, waving one hand behind his back at Wu Song to signal him not to act rashly.

"What are you doing? There were so many of us trying to get into the county town, but your guard wouldn't open the gate for us. I'm furious!"

Dong Ping immediately started cursing.

"This is just a small county town, and it has so many rules? Do you think this is Tokyo?!"

Back then, Dong Ping was suppressed and not allowed to stay in the capital because he did not follow the "rules" in Tokyo.

From then on, he became a rogue soldier. He was indeed fierce in battle, but in order to climb the ranks and no longer have to be subservient to others, what Dong Ping hated most now was following the rules!

"Sir, sir, don't be in such a hurry. It's just opening the door. We'll take you there. My head constable is also back from running errands and is about to head back. Would you mind if the two of us led the way?"

Upon hearing this, Shi Qian immediately understood and bowed to Dong Ping.

At the same time, he didn't forget to give Wu Song a wink.

Wu Song was also a meticulous person. Although he did not have Shi Qian's ability to read people's expressions, he understood a lot in an instant.

Brother Shi Qian is amazing! He's going to pretend to be a constable from Yanggu County and deal with this group of people!

Thinking of this, Wu Song cooperated perfectly, stepping forward and clasping his hands in greeting to Dong Ping.

"I don't know which sir is here. I am the head constable of Yanggu County. I was ordered by the county magistrate to go on official business and rushed back to the county town overnight to report back. As you know, sir, we military men are destined to be errand runners. We have no chance to make our own decisions."

"I am willing to accompany you to Yanggu County to knock on the gate and let you enter the city to rest, and to apologize to you on behalf of the gatekeepers."

It was quite a challenge for Wu Song, this straightforward man, to say such things, but Shi Qian, who was standing to the side, secretly gave Wu Song a thumbs up.

Well done, Brother Wu Song, your skills are impressive.

"Are you really the head constable of Yanggu County? Hmm, you do look like someone who practices martial arts. Do you have any other proof?"

Although Dong Ping is now a handsome rogue soldier, he is still a martial artist after all, and he still has some respect and recognition for fellow martial artists. When he heard that Wu Song was on official business and rushed back overnight, he was no longer so eager to beat him up to vent his anger.

"Yes, here is the waist tag."

Wu Song took out his waist token. He hadn't wanted it at first, but Shi Qian said it was a souvenir, so he should keep it. He never expected it would be useful now.

But Dong Ping didn't examine it closely. After seeing a standard waist tag, he believed it and didn't bother to check it properly.

"Your Yanggu County has too many broken rules. It's a waste to use such a good physique for running errands. Why don't you come to Dongping Prefecture and work for me? You'll live a life of luxury."

Dong Ping looked at Wu Song, first offering words of recruitment, then after thinking for a moment, he changed his mind.

"Forget it, I guess your magistrate is a stickler for the rules, and it would be troublesome to deal with him alone. I won't beat you up this time. Let's go, lead the way, and hurry up and call for the city gates to open so we can go into the city to rest."

"Yes."

Wu Song and Shi Qian exchanged a glance, then led their horses to the front of the group.

"Hey, can you guys hurry up? Stop dawdling! We need to get to the city to get some sleep!"

Because the two of them were relatively slow, some soldiers became dissatisfied.

"My lord, my chieftain and I have been traveling all night. We are hungry and our horses are exhausted, so we really can't go any faster. This is the fastest we can go. Please forgive us."

Shi Qian put on a tired look and smiled apologetically, making it difficult for the other soldiers to say anything.

They realized that they too had been traveling through the night, and they were in the same boat.

"Damn it, these officials really don't treat us like human beings."

Amidst the soldiers' curses and swears, the group headed towards Yanggu County, allowing Wu Dalang and his companions to successfully escape the crisis.

"Husband, what should I do?"

In the woods, after seeing Dong Ping and the others leave, He Xiulian asked Wu Da, "Now that Wu Song and the others are in danger again, Wu Da is the only one who can make decisions for us."

"Wait, it's safest for us to stay still now and wait for Brother Ma Ling to return."

Wu Da knew that he couldn't cause trouble for his younger brother right now; the best approach was to remain calm and wait for the right opportunity.

"I agree."

Uncle He glanced at his eldest son-in-law and suddenly realized that this son-in-law wasn't as bad as people said. If it weren't for his physical limitations, he would probably be a good man.

……

Outside Yanggu County, Wu Song and Shi Qian returned with Dong Ping's troops.

"Brothers on the city wall, open the gate! The captain is back!"

Shi Qian went up to knock on the door, which alerted the guards on the city wall.

When they took out their torches and looked, good heavens, it really was Commander Wu! And there was also that officer who had just left!

What's going on? Has the chief been arrested?

But it doesn't look like it.

“Brothers, I know the magistrate is strict and won’t let you open the city gates at night! But this is the Prefectural Supervisor of Dongping Prefecture, and he needs to speak with our County Commandant. My captain and I have been walking all night and then ran into the Supervisor and his men, so we’re exhausted! Please go and inform the magistrate, and then open the gate!”

Shi Qian's words actually revealed some information, both overtly and covertly, to those who understood and were listening at the city gate.

Fortunately, he made the right bet!

"Yes, Captain, you all rest a bit. I'll go inform the magistrate and then open the city gates!"

There was a guard on the city wall who understood the meaning behind Shi Qian's words and immediately replied.

"What's going on? We don't know that person."

If anyone still doesn't understand, quickly ask in a low voice.

"Don't ask. The constable is in trouble. If you want to save his life, don't say a word. Treat the man below as our brother, and just pretend the constable didn't kill anyone tonight. Now I'm going to find the magistrate. Don't give anything away."

"Oh, I got it!"

Those who came to guard the city gate reacted quickly; in an instant, everyone worked together seamlessly.

Chief Wu is in trouble! Save him!

"My lord, please wait a moment."

Wu Song said to Dong Ping.

"You, as a head constable, are quite influential. It seems you're a confidant of the county magistrate."

Dong Ping didn't say much. As long as they could get into the city, that was fine. He already wanted to book the best restaurant in the city, invite a few girls, and have a good time.

……

"What? Wu Song is back? And he's followed by people from Dongping Prefecture? Are they looking for the county magistrate?"

At this moment, the county magistrate in Yanggu County, who was handling the aftermath, was also shocked.

He never imagined that Wu Song would be so unlucky as to run into people from the prefectural government!

He had originally planned to write a story about bandits invading and plundering the Ximen family, with the constable Wu Song and the county magistrate dying in battle to protect the people. But before he could even finish writing the report, the people from the prefectural government arrived? This is really something!

I still need to see the county constable, but the county constable has been beheaded. How can I see him?

The magistrate of Yanggu County was in a very difficult position at this time.

What should he do? Should he cover for Wu Song? Or should he directly report Wu Song to the officials in the prefecture and have him arrested?

He paced back and forth in the room, his mind racing with various thoughts, the shouts of the people from earlier echoing in his ears.

Damn it, Wu Song, why do you always give me such difficult problems?

"My lord, they're still waiting at the city gate..."

The guard whispered a reminder, knowing full well that the prefectural governor had a terrible temper.

"Damn it! This county will help him one more time! We won't owe him anything again!"

The magistrate's gaze returned to the plaque inscribed with "A Clear Mirror Hangs High." Seemingly having made up his mind, he gritted his teeth, stamped his foot, and said to the guard:

"Open the city gates! Welcome Commander Wu!"