Reborn in Liangshan: I built the strongest lineup

After Chai Jin was carried away, Lin Chong quickly pulled Ren Yuan out.

Because of Ren Yuan's caution, there were no surprises this time. With all four ropes pulling together, Ren Yuan was successfully pulled out of the well.

However, this coat can no longer be worn; the smell down in the mine is unbearable.

"Junior brother, are you alright?"

As soon as Ren Yuan came out of the well, Lin Chong came up and looked him over, trying to see if Ren Yuan was injured.

"It's nothing, it's just a small dry well."

Ren Yuan waved his hand, then said to Lin Ren beside him:

"Lin Jieji is very righteous. If it weren't for the cave that Lin Jieji dug, the high official probably wouldn't have been able to hold out for even a day down there."

Although there wasn't much water in the dry well, Chai Jin was seriously injured, with many wounds still bleeding. If the water got into the well and caused an infection, it would be very troublesome.

Thanks to the small platform that Lin Ren dug, Chai Jin could find shelter and even carved enough information on the wall to trigger the incident involving the mountain bandit king.

"Chief Ren, you flatter me. I am simply doing what is right by my conscience."

Faced with Ren Yuan's praise, Lin Ren appeared neither humble nor arrogant, and he really did have a bit of the feeling of Lin Xiangru.

"Commander Lin, given the current situation in Gaotang Prefecture, what are your plans for the future?"

The prison personnel of the Song Dynasty have always been a problematic group. In particular, the position of "Jieji" (节级) has seen many people begin to turn to evil after assuming this post.

For example, Dai Zong from Jiangzhou used his position to extort money and bribes in prison, and this phenomenon was already the most common in the Song Dynasty's prison system.

Of course, there are always exceptions. For example, Shen Qing from Liangshan, who served as a prison guard on Shamen Island for many years, maintained a remarkably clean record. Now, in the Liangshan prison, he is responsible for guarding the prisoners in the labor camp and spies sent by other forces.

Lin Ren was no exception. As a clerk in charge of guarding serious criminals, this was actually a lucrative position for a clerk. But instead of making money through dishonest means, he stood up for those wrongfully imprisoned and even risked his life to save them. Lin Ren can truly be called the conscience of the Song Dynasty's prison system!

"As for me, I don't have many plans. I plan to pack my things and go back to my hometown to live in seclusion."

With Gaotang Prefecture captured, this can't be kept secret for long, and Liangshan will definitely be taken seriously by the imperial court!

Moreover, as Gao Lian's older brother, Gao Qiu would definitely search high and low to question everyone who knew if his younger brother was missing.

As a prison warden, Lin Ren certainly couldn't escape.

So it's better to run away quickly.

"Lin Jieji, Gao Qiu's Black-Clad Guards are almost omnipresent. Even if you hide back in your hometown, you're probably not safe."

As Ren Yuan changed out of his outer garment, he said to Lin Ren:

"How about this: since we caused Lin Jieji to lose his official position this time, we will compensate Lin Jieji with an official position."

“On Liangshan Mountain, there is also our Liangshan Prison. The current warden used to be the guard of Shamen Island, and you and Lin Jieji can be considered colleagues.”

"If you don't mind, Lin Jieji, you can come to Liangshan. We would be very happy to have you take the position of deputy warden. If you have family members, you can bring them up the mountain with you. Liangshan has no shortage of family members."

"At least in Liangshan, Gao Qiu's black-clad guards wouldn't dare to act so presumptuously!"

"The chieftain is willing to let me go up the mountain? That is exactly what I wish for."

Lin Ren thought it made a lot of sense. Moreover, he would be promoted and safe if he joined Liangshan. Why wouldn't he want to?

He agreed immediately.

"That's wonderful. Once Master Chai recovers, he'll be very happy to know that the magistrate is on the mountain."

Putting everything else aside, just for the merit of saving Chai Jin's life, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to give Lin Ren the position of deputy prison warden.

"Brother! Brother! How is Master Chai?"

While everyone was talking, Wu Song, Lu Zhishen, and others returned one after another.

Wu Song returned first, bringing with him the news that the East Gate had been captured.

Ren Yuan looked at Wu Song, who was covered in blood, and couldn't help but reach out and pat him on the shoulder:

"Erlang, don't push yourself so hard. This is only the first battle for your Ninth Regiment. There's no need to be too anxious."

Wu Song's Ninth Regiment was probably the one that suffered the greatest losses among all the armies that went into battle this time.

Because his entire regiment first attacked the South Gate, then attacked the West and East Gates, they practically covered the entire Gaotang Prefecture!

Moreover, the resistance at the West Gate was so fierce, and Wu Song's Ninth Regiment was the youngest legion of the Liangshan infantry, so it was certain that they would suffer losses.

"Brother, how can I not be anxious? If our Ninth Regiment's mistake ruins your important plans, I will be in grave danger."

Wu Song was always extremely grateful to Ren Yuan, who had shown him great kindness and cared for him like an elder brother.

Moreover, Wu Song arrived at Liangshan just as the Liangshan army was expanding. He began his Liangshan career directly from the position of a legion commander.

This starting point is exceptionally high, which is very rare among those on Liangshan Mountain.

Therefore, Wu Song was also thinking about making achievements as soon as possible.

This time was much better. Although the Ninth Army suffered heavy losses, they took the lion's share of the credit for the battle in Gaotang Prefecture, since Gao Lian was captured by Wu Song himself!

"Don't worry, after this battle, no one will underestimate your Ninth Legion."

Lin Chong also gave Wu Song a thumbs up.

"Brother, we've taken the North Gate too."

Not long after Wu Song returned, Lu Zhishen and Deng Yuanjue, along with Han Shizhong and his group, also joined Ren Yuan.

"Both masters have worked hard this time. Hmm, why are there so many more brothers here?"

Ren Yuan looked around and wondered why there were so many unfamiliar faces in the group of these two bald men.

"So that my brother may know, these are all heroes of the Western Army! They say Gao Qiu specially sent them to protect Gao Lian. But after they arrived, they never paid any attention to Gao Lian, so Gao Lian doesn't like them either."

"This time, when we attacked the North Gate, my junior brother Deng and I were prepared to launch a strong attack. However, because of my meager reputation in the Western Army, they turned against us as soon as they learned that I was from Liangshan."

"The Western Army?"

Ren Yuan was taken aback, then looked at the young man with a roguish air standing next to Lu Zhishen.

"Master, who is this gentleman?"

"Come on, introduce yourself to your brother."

Lu Zhishen pushed Han Shizhong forward, placing him in front of Ren Yuan.

"Good man, you're in great shape!"

Looking at this guy with a roguish look, Ren Yuan had to admit that while he was a bit of a rogue, his physique was definitely top-notch.

"So you're Ren Yuan, the leader of Liangshan. Not bad, you do look like a tall and mighty fellow."

Han Shizhong was also sizing up Ren Yuan, wanting to see if Ren Yuan was just all talk or if he was truly capable.

Hmm, based on my current feeling, it shouldn't be a case of all show and no substance.

"Interesting. You're from the Western Army, and you act like this. Let me guess, you're Han Shizhong, right?"

Looking at the somewhat arrogant and unruly person in front of him, Ren Yuan laughed. Kid, don't even think about how famous you will become in the future. Even if you become famous in the future, you are still just a young man now!

How did you know me?!

Han Shizhong was greatly alarmed. He was certain that his reputation was not great and that it was impossible for it to be known outside of a few people within the Western Army.

But this powerful figure who had been entrenched in Shandong was able to call him by name after only one glance!

Wow, that's pretty impressive!

No wonder he earned the respect of even the military commander!

"Chief Ren, I heard from the commander that you are a capable man. How about this, if you can win me over, I, Han Shizhong, and all these brothers of the Western Army will give you my life!"