Reborn in Liangshan: I built the strongest lineup

Liangshanbo, the back mountain.

Family quarters.

A new day has begun.

The warm morning sunlight spilled into a small courtyard, casting a golden veil over it.

"Squeak~"

The door to the west wing of the courtyard was pushed open, and a middle-aged woman in her forties, carrying a bucket of clothes, carefully pushed the door open and came out. She looked at the two children who were still fast asleep on the bed inside, smiled with relief, and then quietly closed the door.

Then, she lifted her leg and walked out of the small courtyard.

"Squeak."

The door to the east wing of the courtyard also opened, and Uncle He and his wife, wearing overcoats and carrying two large rice bowls, were also preparing to go out.

"Sister Yue, are you going to do laundry?"

The three people happened to meet, and Uncle He's wife greeted the middle-aged woman.

"Yes, the weather is pretty good today. Hurry up and wash up so you won't get too cold. Are you going to get breakfast, sisters?"

The middle-aged woman responded with a smile, explaining that she had only recently moved to Liangshan and had only just become acquainted with her neighbors in the small courtyard.

The middle-aged couple in the east wing came from Yanggu County. The husband, Lao He, was the head coroner of Liangshan, and the wife was a very warm and hospitable older sister. They had a daughter who was already married, and married very well. It was said that she married the brother of a military commander in Liangshan.

Bei Xiang was from their hometown, also from Yanggu County. Old Qiao's health had been poor in the past, and he had lost his wife early in life. He had to raise his children alone, which was especially difficult for him.

However, it is said that after he went up the mountain, the divine doctor has diagnosed him several times, and now his health is getting better day by day! His son is also very capable, and it is said that he has been taken as a personal disciple by the mountain stronghold's strategist.

The south wing is where Old He's son-in-law lives, but his family sometimes stays at his brother-in-law's place, since it's not far away, just a few steps away in the courtyard.

"Yes, my son-in-law is making steamed buns in the kitchen now. He tells us to go early every day, otherwise we'll have to wait in line for a while."

Uncle He's wife said with a smile.

"We'll get you some food later, otherwise it'll be a bit late if you go to the kitchen after you finish washing your clothes."

"No, no, I wouldn't dare."

Yao quickly waved her hand.

"What's wrong with that? We're all neighbors, it's only natural to help each other out, right? It's settled then, I'll bring it to you!"

After saying that, the He couple went out first.

Yao was slightly taken aback, but quickly accepted the fact. She left the courtyard and headed towards the laundry room.

On Liangshan Mountain, there are several special laundry rooms. It is said that Ren Yuan built them specifically to prevent the people from being too cold when washing clothes in winter.

When Yao arrived at the laundry room, she saw that there were already quite a few women, who were also family members from the mountain, washing clothes there.

She naturally joined the group, chatting while doing laundry.

After all, they were the most talkative people in the mountain stronghold.

"Have you heard? The chieftain said that every household will receive meat this year for the New Year."

"Oh dear, this news is so old, and it's been like this every year since then."

"Really? Our family only went up the mountain in June, so we didn't know before."

"Let me tell you, our chieftain really cherishes us commoners. Otherwise, why would there be so many job opportunities for us in the stronghold? And why would he provide us with houses to live in?"

"That's right, that's right. My husband works in the engineering team. He's really busy every day, either repairing houses or roads. Look at Liangshan now, the roads are easy to travel on and the houses are easy to live in. It's all thanks to the hard work of the engineering team."

“Yes, my husband is also in the construction team. He said last time that the village chief has visited the construction team many times to inspect it, determined to protect the interests of every worker. He said that the workers’ wages must not be deducted, and that more bonuses will be given out during the New Year.”

"There are probably very few people in the whole world who, like our chieftain, always keep the lives of us poor people in mind."

"That's right, I always said our chieftain is no ordinary man. Look at him, tall and imposing, skilled in both literature and martial arts, and so concerned about the people. Ah, if only he could become an official!"

"Hey, what's so good about it? The chieftain is a kind-hearted man. If he were to become an official, those treacherous officials would surely bully him to death. It's better the way things are now, with the chieftain leading us to a good life!"

“Yes, yes, it’s better now. My daughter works at the village’s weaving bureau. They all say they’ve been wanting to make some new clothes for the village chief, but the chief himself won’t allow it, saying he wants the villagers to wear new clothes first.”

……

Because Yao had just arrived at the mountain, she didn't know much about this chief, not even as much as her own son.

However, life doesn't lie. During her time on Liangshan, she truly realized that life on Liangshan was the kind of life many ordinary people in the Song Dynasty longed for.

Because outside of Liangshan, the vast majority of people cannot live such a life.

If this had happened a decade or two earlier, perhaps her husband wouldn't have had to die.

After washing the clothes, on her way back, Yao encountered the Liangshan infantry doing their morning exercises. These young men were in neat rows, marching in unison, chanting the same slogans, and running orderly along one side of the road without delaying their families.

The disciplined military bearing speaks volumes about the strength of the Liangshan army.

As they continued walking, Yao passed by the village's clinic. The clinic was already open, and the doctor and apprentice in charge of the morning clinic were busy preparing.

This mountain village is starting a new day in its unique way.

When Yao returned to her own courtyard, she could already hear her children playing inside.

After pushing open the door and entering, she found that the He family, Old Qiao and his son, and her two sons were already eating breakfast at the stone table in the middle of the courtyard.

"Girl, you're back! Come on, come on, put your clothes down first. I already called back earlier."

"Mom! Come quick! The porridge is so delicious today!"

Her youngest son was eating porridge with a small wooden spoon, making his face look like a little mess.

The older one was having a contest with Old Joe's son to see who could eat a whole steamed bun in one bite.

"Fei'er, Fan'er, did you say thank you to your uncle and aunt?"

Yes, Yao was Yue Fei's mother. After Zhou Tong decided to stay at Liangshan with Yue Fei, Ren Yuan immediately sent someone to bring Yao and Yue Fei's younger brother, Yue Fan, up there, arranging for them to become neighbors with Uncle He and his family. (Yue Fei had several older brothers in history, but they all died young; Yue Fan was his younger brother in history.)

"Yes, my brother told me."

Yue Fan was only four or five years old at this time, and his voice was still a bit childish.

"Mom, you're back! Please eat quickly, I'll hang the clothes out to dry for you."

When Yue Fei saw his mother return, he quickly swallowed the food in his mouth and ran over to help.

"You should learn from your brother Qiao, you know?"

Madam Yao pinched Yue Fei's nose; the "Little Qiao" she was referring to was Yun Ge'er.

"Mother, Brother Qiao studies literature and will become a strategist in the future. I'm different. I follow Master and will become a great general for my senior brother in the future!"

Yue Fei stood with his hands on his hips, beaming with pride.

"Brother will be a great general!"

Yue Fan's face was covered in porridge, and he waved a small wooden spoon in his hand to cheer on his brother!

"Haha, if your brother becomes a great general, then you'll be his vanguard from now on!"

Yue Fei was very satisfied with his younger brother.

"it is good!"

Looking at the smiling faces of her two children and the friendly neighbors around her, Yao suddenly felt that this kind of life was not bad at all!

Liangshan might really be a great place.