Reborn in Liangshan: I built the strongest lineup

"Guanzhong brothers?"

The Liangshan heroes looked towards the entrance of the Hall of Gathering Righteousness, and Xu Guanzhong's figure came into everyone's view.

“Chief, let me go. I am fluent in multiple languages, and I can speak the language spoken by these Koreans. I also know the local terrain, so I can act as a guide.”

Xu Guanzhong strode into the Hall of Gathering Righteousness.

“If Guanzhong is willing to go, that would be the best outcome, but what about your mother…”

Ren Yuan was still a little worried. He didn't know how long this battle would last, and what if things got complicated...

"Don't worry, Chief. The two doctors prescribed medicine and used acupuncture. My mother's health is visibly improving. The doctors said that as long as she stays in the mountains and rests quietly for half a year, the root of her illness will be cured."

Xu Guanzhong bowed to Ren Yuan:

"Thank you so much, Chieftain, for saving my mother's life!"

In recent days, Xu Guanzhong has been living on the mountain and has witnessed the situation in Liangshan firsthand.

The people in the mountain village lived in peace and contentment, and every one of them had a genuine smile on their face.

Moreover, his mother's condition did indeed improve significantly with the help of the two renowned doctors.

Last night, his mother said to him:

"Guanzhong."

"Mother, please tell me."

“The chieftain has been so good to us, we need to repay his kindness. You have learned so much since you were young, you can’t refuse to help the chieftain if he needs anything.”

"Mother, but if I leave, I won't be able to take care of you anymore."

"Silly child, with so many people in the mountain stronghold, are you worried that your mother will be left without anyone to take care of her?"

Xu Guanzhong's mother looked at her son and said, "My greatest pride in this life is raising you, but my illness has also delayed your development. Now it's time for you to put all your knowledge to use."

“The chieftain is a good man. If you serve him, your mother will be at ease.”

"Mother, why do you think Liangshan is worthwhile?"

Xu Guanzhong was somewhat curious.

“Although I am old, I am not confused. You are unwilling to work for the court because you think the court is corrupt. And those people who came to you before were all empty talkers.”

Xu's mother said:

“But Chief Ren is different. There are so many people in these mountains, and I can see that they all came up here willingly. Chief Ren has indeed taken care of them. In the past few days at the free clinic, all I've heard and seen is that everyone is praising Chief Ren.”

"If only one person says it's good, it's not truly good; only when everyone says it's good, is it truly good!"

“My son, that young man next door is about your age, and I heard he’s already the top strategist of Liangshan. My son is skilled in both literature and martial arts, how could he possibly be inferior to others?”

"Go ahead. If the village needs you, go and help. Your mother will be here in the village, waiting for you to come back!"

His mother's words from last night had been lingering in Xu Guanzhong's mind, so when he learned that all the leaders of Liangshan were gathered in the Hall of Righteousness, preparing to set off for battle, he immediately rushed there, and just in time!

“Brother Guanzhong, saving your mother is saving your mother, it has nothing to do with this expedition. Since you’ve come all the way to our free clinic, we Liangshan can’t use this as leverage to force you to do something.”

“You haven’t decided to go up the mountain yet, so there’s no rush. If you just want to repay a debt of gratitude, there are many other ways.”

Ren Yuan quickly made things clear to Xu Guanzhong: joining Liangshan was entirely voluntary, and they couldn't let Xu Guanzhong think that Liangshan was making conditions.

"Chief, oh no, brother, I volunteered. My mother also told me that from now on, Guanzhong will have to rely on the help of all the brothers!"

Xu Guanzhong smiled; he liked Ren Yuan's straightforwardness.

"Great! Brother Xu, I told you long ago that we're definitely meant to be together. Now that you're officially up the mountain, let's play a couple of games when you get back from the island!"

Xiao Jiasui was the happiest. He had been in contact with Xu Guanzhong the most these past few days, and Xiao Jiasui was very clear about Xu Guanzhong's abilities.

If Xu Guanzhong goes with us this time, then everything will be foolproof!

"That's wonderful! With you going, everything will be foolproof!" Ren Yuan was also excited, then turned to ask Yang Zhi:

"Commander Yang, what do you think about having the Guan brothers serve as your strategists?"

"With strategist Xu's help, I really can't imagine how I could fail this time."

Yang Zhi was also very excited.

Although he didn't know Xu Guanzhong before, Ren Yuan had mentioned that he was a great talent, and judging from what had just happened, Xiao Jiasui also greatly admired him.

How could I possibly refuse such a talented person as my strategist!

"Alright, Guanzhong, say goodbye to your mother, and then set off."

"Okay! Thank you, brother!"

Xu Guanzhong accepted the order and then prepared to go back and tell his mother.

“Brother, I’m going with the strategist.”

Fearing he would lose the strategist he had just acquired, Yang Zhi immediately followed Xu Guanzhong out.

"Go! The rest of you return to your respective legions to regroup, and then set off!"

"Yes!"

"Brothers, we await your triumphant return!"

……

Tokyo Infantry Division.

"Grand Commandant, because of the snow a few days ago, not all of our soldiers have arrived yet."

Xuan Zan is reporting to Gao Qiu.

"I wonder how my brother is doing. Xuanzan, how many men do you have under your command right now?"

"The elite troops transferred from Shandong and Hebei only number 11,000 so far, and we are still short 4,000."

"You should set off first. Lingzhou should have received the letter by now, and they will fully cooperate with you!"

Gao Qiu had no patience to wait any longer, and he decided to let Guan Sheng and the others set off first!

"But what if not everyone is present..."

Xuanzan hesitated.

"It's alright, I'll send a trusted confidant to follow you. You set off first, head to Lingzhou. Take whatever supplies you have now, and I'll have someone send you more later if needed."

Gao Qiu waved his hand, signaling them to set off quickly.

"This humble general...accepts the order."

Xuanzan felt helpless, but he could only accept the outcome.

He hurried back to see Guan Sheng.

"Old Xuan, how is it? What did the Grand Commandant say?"

"The Grand Commandant said that we should set off first."

Xuan Zan was helpless.

"Setting off without everyone? What about the supplies?"

Hao Siwen is concerned about this.

"The Grand Commandant said that we should take as much as we can now, and he would send someone to make up for any shortfall later."

Xuan Zan replied.

"That's not impossible, brother, we can set off."

Hao Siwen thought about it and felt it was still acceptable.

"Go straight to Liangshan?"

Guan Sheng was a little unsure of what to do, after all, there weren't many people who could earn just over ten thousand!

"The Grand Commandant means that we should go to Lingzhou first, rest there, and then go to Liangshan!"

"That works. Let's make preparations and head to Lingzhou this afternoon!"

Upon hearing that they would meet in Lingzhou first, Guan Sheng felt relieved and immediately made the decision to set off!

Meanwhile, inside Lingzhou City, Shan Tinggui and Wei Dingguo were also arguing with someone...