Reborn in Liangshan: I built the strongest lineup

"Who are you?"

The guards, looking at the massive army below the city walls, asked a question.

A cavalry unit just came in, why is another one coming?

And this team has even more members!

"We are the Second and Fifth Battalions of the Lin'an Navy Cavalry, who are on their way to Kaifeng Prefecture to change their duties and garrisons. We are passing through your Yanggu County and are exhausted. We request permission to enter the city to rest."

Xu Ning and Hua Rong deliberately chose the name Liangzhe West Road, betting that the people of Yanggu County and Dongping Prefecture had never seen it before.

"So you're from Lin'an Prefecture. Do you have any documents or proof?"

"I asked the guard in Yanggu County."

"Yes, the documents are here. Would you like to see them?"

Xu Ning took out a document from his pocket and held it high.

After Jin Dajian and Xiao Rang were rescued, Ren Yuan had them forge many official documents and seals of the Song Dynasty. In fact, this method was very simple for them. Xiao Rang had excellent official handwriting, not to mention that Jin Dajian himself had personally carved seals for the government.

Furthermore, with Wang Jin and Lin Chong leading a group of former imperial officers in Liangshan, forging official military documents from various regions would be extremely easy.

Before setting off, the army would carry several blank documents, which could be filled in with the corresponding army name when disguise was needed.

When the guards of Yanggu County saw that there was indeed a document, they believed it to some extent. Coupled with the arrogant and domineering manner of Dong Ping and his men earlier, well, it was all thanks to the contrast with their counterparts that Liangshan's disguise seemed more like that of the government troops.

"No need, brothers of the Linhai Army, rest a while. I will report to the magistrate and open the door immediately."

There was still about an hour until dawn. Ren Yuanchong and Xu Ning nodded. As long as they could enter the city under the cover of night, everything else would be fine.

Inside the county government office, Dong Ping and his men were eating and drinking, playing drinking games and boasting, having a great time.

Meanwhile, the magistrate, Wu Song, and Shi Qian stayed in the magistrate's room, chatting occasionally.

"Chief Shi, has your Liangshan sect been eyeing Yanggu County for a long time?"

The county magistrate asked Shi Qian.

"Did I just recruit a Liangshan leader for Yanggu County?"

"No, no, no, you're wrong."

Shi Qian shook his head repeatedly, "Brother Wu Song hasn't come up the mountain yet. He just met our Brother Ren Yuan before coming to Yang Valley. My brother and Wu Song are like brothers, so of course he wouldn't watch him fall into danger."

"No wonder, you guys came as soon as he got into trouble. Sigh, anyway, if Liangshan can deal with these people outside for me, I'll definitely keep these things to myself."

The magistrate looked at Dong Ping and the others outside and felt rather helpless.

Although the Song Dynasty valued civil officials over military officials, and civil officials could freely criticize military generals in the court, that was only in the court. In the provinces, where there was no subordinate relationship between them, high-ranking military generals would not give low-ranking civil officials a pleasant look.

Moreover, Dong Ping is the supervisor of a large prefecture in Dongping Prefecture, a position that cannot be compared to that of a county magistrate of a subordinate county.

If things get out of hand, he won't be able to control this guy.

At this moment, the city gate guards rushed in and told the magistrate that another troop of soldiers had arrived and was about to enter the city.

"The Lin'an Navy of Lin'an Prefecture? Why would they come here from Lin'an Prefecture?"

"They said they were on their way to Kaifeng to relieve the garrison and wanted to stop by for a rest."

After hearing this, the magistrate turned directly to Shi Qian and asked:

"Chief Shi Qian, are these your Liangshan men?"

"Uh, how did you know?"

Shi Qian was taken aback; someone had actually seen through him.

"What a coincidence! People from Dongping Prefecture just arrived, and now people from Lin'an Prefecture are here too. My Yanggu County isn't exactly a desirable place, so how could so many troops possibly come?"

The magistrate shrugged. "The only explanation is that you Liangshan people came, disguised as government troops."

“Impressive, impressive! I say, magistrate, why don’t you come with us to Liangshan? You have good character and a good mind. Let me tell you, Liangshan is lacking talents like you.”

Suddenly, Shi Qian extended an olive branch to the county magistrate, catching the magistrate somewhat off guard.

"Are you serious about being the leader?"

The county magistrate looked at Shi Qian speechlessly.

I was a county magistrate who passed the imperial examination with honors. Now you want me to join the Liangshan bandits?

What, do you want me to go up and teach you to read and write, or is your chieftain Ren going to take the imperial examination?

"I'm a county magistrate, do you think there's a place in Liangshan for me to be a county magistrate?"

"So what? You'll come just because I gave it to you? Fine, I'll remember that. Just because we don't have it now doesn't mean we won't in the future. When we have territory in Liangshan, remember to come."

Shi Qian didn't give the county magistrate a chance to object and set the tone directly.

"We'll talk about that later. Right now, we need to let your people in first."

The magistrate said to Shi Qian, "Remember, just deal with Dong Ping. You can smash up this county office if you want, just don't hurt the people."

“You don’t need to worry about that. My brother came in person. He cares about the people more than you do.”

Shi Qian and the magistrate spoke, and then the two of them went together to prepare to welcome the Liangshan army. As for Wu Song, he had to stay here and watch over Dong Ping.

After a while.

"Brothers of the Linhai Army, you've worked hard. Come in."

The city gates of Yanggu County opened once again at night, and Ren Yuan and his men rode in, where they were greeted by Shi Qian and the magistrate of Yanggu County.

Ren Yuan was a little puzzled. What kind of combination was this?

“Brother, Dong Ping and the others are at the county government office. This is the county magistrate, so he's practically one of our people.”

Shi Qian spoke up quickly, which made the magistrate of Yanggu County behind him roll his eyes at him several times.

"Chief Shi, don't slander me. I'm just repaying the kindness of Commander Wu."

"Hahaha, it's all the same, it's all the same."

Shi Qian didn't say much to the county magistrate, but simply told Ren Yuan about the current situation.

“I admire your noble character, Magistrate.”

After hearing the whole story, Ren Yuan first expressed his gratitude to the county magistrate.

In the context of the Song Dynasty, this county magistrate was quite good.

"No, you are the chief of Liangshan. I can't accept your thanks. Chief Wu is in the county office, keeping an eye on that supervisor. What should we do next, Chief Ren?"

The magistrate waved his hand and said, "Stop making trouble. You are thieves, but I am an official of the Great Song Dynasty. Don't mess around, and don't try to get involved. You should know how to avoid suspicion."

"Simple, Hua Rong, your battalion surrounds the county government office! If any unfamiliar faces show up, fire arrows!"

This time, Ren Yuan led 800 cavalry into the city, while Dong Ping only had 200 men. 800 against 200! The advantage is on my side!

"Your Excellency, I need your cooperation."

Ren Yuan then spoke to the county magistrate.

What do you want me to do?

The magistrate looked completely bewildered.

"I want you to act out a scene with me, a real and fake government army!"

"What do you mean?"

"From this moment on, we are the real government troops. Those people in the county government office are imposters! They are bandits in disguise!"

Ren Yuan grinned, revealing his big white teeth.

I can do without the two hundred men, but I'm determined to have these two hundred horses!

"Chief Ren, I admire you greatly."

The magistrate was taken aback at first, then bowed to Ren Yuan. He really didn't dare to mess with someone who could come up with such a scheme!

"No, no, Your Excellency, please lead us to suppress the bandits..."