Reborn in Liangshan: I built the strongest lineup

"Commander, what's wrong? Why did we lose? We haven't even fought yet!"

A soldier from Dengzhou couldn't help but ask a question.

"Do you still want to fight? The enemy has at least three times our strength. You saw it yourself; I could only hold my own against their general. If we really fight, we..."

Sun Li didn't continue speaking, but his expression said it all.

"Commander, let's go back to Dengzhou then. Even if we've been defeated, the fact that we all returned is a great achievement!"

“Yes, Commander, my family is all in Dengzhou. I can’t really accept the idea of ​​going up the mountain to become an outlaw.”

"That's it."

……

As expected, not many soldiers from the Dengzhou army were willing to go up the mountain.

"Brothers, I am the commander of the 7th Regiment of Liangshan Cavalry. We Liangshan will never force anyone to come up the mountain. So if any of you do not wish to come up the mountain, please stand on the left. In a few days, you can leave together. If any of you wish to come up the mountain, please stand on the right."

Zhang Qing rode out and was the first to shout at the Dengzhou army.

"No, do you Liangshan people keep your word? Will you really let us leave?"

"That's right, what if you forcibly take us up the mountain and don't let us go back?"

"Don't worry, everyone. The reputation of Liangshan has been built up by everyone bit by bit. Our chief said that we will never force anyone! So you can rest assured! As long as you don't resist, we will guarantee your safety!"

Zhang Qing's words were forceful and clear, and coupled with his young and handsome face, they immediately quieted down the discussions within the Dengzhou army.

"Commander, is what they're saying true?"

The soldiers from Dengzhou asked Sun Li.

"It's true, Liangshan can be trusted!"

Sun Li didn't know what to say because he didn't know anything about Liangshan.

But Sun Xin suddenly cut back from the back of the group and spoke before he could.

“Brother, you…”

Sun Li was surprised.

No, how do you know about Liangshan? You didn't tell me!

"Brothers of Dengzhou, I am Sun Xin, the younger brother of your Commander Sun. I run a tavern ten miles outside Dengzhou City. You may have heard of me."

"To be honest, I know Liangshan well, and I have some brothers who are leaders there."

"I can assure you all that Liangshan will never be like other mountain strongholds! They will never force anyone!"

Sun Xin stepped in to help his brother out of the predicament. He spoke very sincerely and was indeed quite persuasive.

"Why should we trust you? You're not one of our Dengzhou Army. Who knows if you're just using us brothers as stepping stones for your and your brother's advancement in the mountains?"

However, persuading more than a thousand people to lay down their weapons without resorting to violence is no small feat.

Therefore, some people still raised questions.

After all, Sun Xin is Sun Li's younger brother, and Sun Xin is not a member of the military, which makes many people want to have doubts.

“I, Sun Xin, swear to God that I have not deceived you in any way. If I am lying, may I be struck by lightning.”

"Brother, don't..."

Upon hearing his younger brother swear a solemn oath, Sun Li hurriedly went up to say something, but was interrupted by Sun Xin.

"Brother, haven't you seen it yet? The prefect of Dengzhou doesn't care about you or these brothers at all!"

"More than 1,200 men, all infantry, and they're coming to attack Liangshan? Are you kidding me? I've already inquired, and even from Qingzhou, they've sent 2,000 heavy cavalry!"

"Even if you don't lose the battle, do you think you'll have a good outcome when you go back this time? Being kicked out of the military camp would be the least of your worries!"

Sun Xin's words silenced the room once again.

The entire army isn't stupid; they just can't quite accept this fact.

"I, Sun Xin, am here to vouch for you!"

"Anyone willing to join me on Liangshan, I, Sun Xin, will risk my life to protect them!"

"Those who are unwilling to go up the mountain, Liangshan will absolutely not make things difficult for them. We'll let everyone go back in a few days! I, Sun Xin, will shave my head to vouch for everyone!"

As Sun Xin spoke, he drew the dagger from his waist, then grabbed his hair with his other hand and slashed the dagger across his hair!

"scoff"

This dagger is sharp enough that it actually cut off Sun Xin's hair!

Shave your head in place of your head!

This is a shaving of the head as a substitute for a head!

The Dengzhou army started to stir. Why did they suddenly shave their heads?

In an era where the idea that one's body and hair are gifts from one's parents is prevalent, shaving one's head is already a very serious act!

"Today, I, Sun Xin, shave my head in place of my head to guarantee that if I fail to keep my promise, you are welcome to take my head at any time! I will never resist!"

Sun Xin's domineering words silenced the entire Dengzhou army for a moment.

They genuinely didn't expect anyone to make such a guarantee for them.

"What a fine young Yuchi. In this respect, he is better than his brother."

Zhang Qing certainly knew who was speaking, but in the original intelligence of Liangshan, Sun Xin's brilliance was far less than that of Sun Li. However, judging from what just happened, Sun Xin acted decisively and had great courage, which surpassed Sun Li in this respect!

"Now, those who are willing to come up the mountain with us brothers, stand on the left; those who are not, stand on the right!"

After Sun Xin awed everyone, he immediately asked them to line up again. This time, after a brief commotion, they quickly split into two teams.

However, it is obvious that the team on the right has more people.

In other words, most people are still not very willing to go up the mountain.

But the number of people in the line on the left was not large; Zhang Qing looked over and saw only about four hundred.

"Okay, that's settled then, everyone follow us."

Without further ado, Zhang Qing instructed his men to split up and lead their men back to the mountain.

Those who don't want to go up the mountain can camp at the foot of the mountain first and then go back in a few days.

If anyone is willing to go up the mountain, then we'll take them up there!

……

Two days later.

"Brother, congratulations on your triumphant return!"

Ren Yuan and the others finally returned from Gaotang Prefecture. Wen Huanzhang, along with the others who had stayed behind, hurried to greet them.

"How are things in Qingzhou and Dengzhou?"

Ren Yuan didn't rest either; after dismounting, he immediately asked.

"In Qingzhou, Chief Yuan Lang is in charge, and there are no problems at the moment. Chief Huyan is also very polite. His troops are currently stationed outside the pass. In the past few days, Chief Huyan and Chief Yuan Lang have been fighting continuously, and the result is still a draw."

Wen Huanzhang reported the facts truthfully.

"What about Dengzhou?"

With everything in Qingzhou, Ren Yuan breathed a sigh of relief.

"In Dengzhou, the team split into two groups. One group was willing to go up the mountain and has already been brought up. They also have families with children, and we have sent people to pick up their families."

"The other group that didn't want to go up the mountain has already set up camp at the foot of the mountain, and Chief Luan is watching them."

Wen Huanzhang also told Ren Yuan about the situation in Dengzhou, especially mentioning Sun Xin's act of shaving his head to intimidate the army.

"Good, good, good, young Yuchi. Sir, please invite the two brothers here for me. I'll have a chat with them, and then I'll go to Chief Steward Huyan's place."

"Brother, you just got back, do you want to rest for a bit?"

"No, I'm perfectly healthy. I can rest after I've finished everything!"