Reborn in Liangshan: I built the strongest lineup

"I misspoke."

Upon being asked this question by Pang Wanchun, Xuan Zan immediately realized what was going on.

"But you Liangshan..."

What's wrong with Liangshan?

Pang Wanchun asked back without any politeness.

“We Liangshan act on behalf of Heaven, and we do not rule over any territory or establish fiefdoms. You, Prince Consort, are trying to label us as an enemy state. We cannot bear that responsibility.”

"Or perhaps, Prince Consort, you want to change your fate by achieving the merit of destroying a country?"

Very good. Under Ren Yuan's leadership, now everyone on Liangshan, unless they are a simpleton, knows a little bit of the art of being a cunning and eccentric person.

"But it's a fact that you disobey the imperial court's orders. Tens of thousands of you have gathered in the mountains and forests, defying the court's jurisdiction, and have even broken into several Zhou counties. What's the difference between that and declaring yourself king?"

Xuan Zan fell silent for a moment after Pang Wanchun's words, but seemingly in an attempt to salvage the situation, he spoke again.

“Your Highness, do you think we’re just sitting around doing nothing? Who would have the idea of ​​becoming a bandit if they were living a good life? If they weren’t desperate, what commoner would rebel?”

Pang Wanchun thought Xuan Zan would say something insightful, but to his surprise, that was all?

"How can we not make ends meet! My Great Song Dynasty is the richest! Every year..."

"Rich? It's those corrupt officials who are rich, isn't it? Oh, I forgot, you're a prince consort, a golden branch and jade leaf, incomparable to us common folk. Why don't you eat meat porridge, right!"

Yes, this last sentence was taught to me by Wen Huanzhang.

"Nonsense! I come from an ordinary background too!"

Xuan Zan got angry after being confronted by Pang Wanchun. What did this Liangshan leader mean by that?

Although I am the prince consort, I have never coveted anything from the prince or princess!

"Then tell me, aren't people like Cai Jing and Gao Qiu a scourge to the country and its people? Swear on your conscience, and later, swear an oath to your father-in-law and your wife!"

"I……"

Xuan Zan wanted to say something, but Pang Wanchun's last sentence left him speechless.

"Well, those are a minority after all. Our Great Song Dynasty still has capable ministers. The Emperor has simply been deceived..."

"Tch, Your Highness, don't say such things to fool children. It's embarrassing. Do you even believe it yourself?"

Pang Wanchun truly lives up to his reputation for sharp tongue; this remark was full of sarcasm.

"Who is this capable minister you're talking about? Yourself? Or that Guan Sheng with the big sword?"

"Don't you even know your own positions? You're just a lowly Baoyi Lang, and Guan Dadao? He's just a patrol inspector. Wait until you two become the Privy Council's chief and deputy chief before you talk to us like this!"

Pang Wanchun felt relieved; cursing like that really made him feel refreshed! His brother was indeed amazing!

Xuan Zan fell silent, mainly because he simply couldn't argue with the person in front of him.

Pang Wanchun didn't say anything more to mock him. He had already said enough about what his brother had taught him, and saying anything more might not be effective.

The two of them passed through the three checkpoints in this way. Along the way, Xuan Zan was secretly surprised to see that the three checkpoints were well-organized and had strong and powerful troops.

This is hardly a bandit stronghold! The architectural craftsmanship and the imposing presence make it look like a formidable military camp!

"With such weaponry, Liangshan's strength..."

Xuan Zan was inwardly turmoil, while Pang Wanchun glanced at him out of the corner of his eye, secretly amused.

"Hehe, surprised, right? That's exactly right!"

The two arrived at the Hall of Righteous Gathering. Before entering, Pang Wanchun deliberately paused.

"Prince Consort, please."

"Mysterious!"

Xuan Zan felt that Pang Wanchun was just messing around. Was it really that difficult to get into a gathering hall?

But the moment he actually stepped inside, Xuanzan stopped!

"The prince consort has arrived!"

As Pang Wanchun's voice rang out, the two rows of heroic leaders in the Liangshan Hall turned around in unison, all their eyes fixed on Xuan Zan!

At the end of the queue, on a three-tiered platform, there are six chairs arranged in a stepped pattern with slight differences in height.

The three chairs at the bottom were occupied by three people dressed as Taoist priests. In the middle was Zhu Wu, the Divine Strategist; on the left was Gongsun Sheng, the Cloud Dragon; and on the right was Qiao Daoqing, the Illusionary Demon Lord.

Two scholars were seated on two chairs in the middle.

On the left is Sai Xiao He Wen Huanzhang, and on the right is Sai Yaoshi Xiao Jiasui.

On the top floor sits the tiger-skin chair, the leader of Liangshan, the pillar of heaven, Ren Yuan!

Leading the two columns, on the left is Leopard Head Lin Chong! On the right is Hundred-Foot Pole Wang Jin!

The remaining generals lined up in order according to the military camp's layout.

With so many elite soldiers turning around at the same time, dozens of eyes were fixed on Xuan Zan, and each of them was filled with murderous intent. This oppressive feeling made Xuan Zan break out in a cold sweat instantly!

Damn it! This guide has ulterior motives!

"Come on, Prince Consort, why are you stopping?"

Pang Wanchun chuckled, which instantly ignited Xuan Zan's competitive spirit!

"Hmph! Fine, I'll leave then!"

Xuan Zan glared at Pang Wanchun, gave himself a mental pep talk, and then stepped inside.

With each step he took, Xuan Zan felt the pressure on him increase, and the closer he got to Ren Yuan, the more difficult it became for him to breathe!

"Xuan Zan, the vanguard general of the Great Song Dynasty, has come to deliver a message to the leader of Liangshan Marsh on the orders of the Grand Commandant!"

Having finally reached the steps, Xuanzan looked at Ren Yuan, took out an envelope from his pocket, and tried his best to keep his voice down.

“Lord Xuan, our Liangshan has no connection with Gao Qiu whatsoever, except for our enmity.”

Ren Yuan leaned down slightly, rested one hand on his cheek, looked at Xuan Zan, and said domineeringly.

"Chief Ren, although your Liangshan has a strong army, you must know that the four hundred prefectures and counties of the Great Song Dynasty are not something a small Liangshan can contend with! If you are ignorant of the times and want to fight against the imperial court, then I can only say that you are like an ant trying to shake a tree!"

"How many of these heroes will be left when the time comes! Chief Ren, you need to think more about the brothers! You can't just think about your own selfish desires!"

"Hahahahaha!"

Xuan Zan's words elicited a burst of laughter from the entire room!

“Lord Xuan, whether we are like ants trying to shake a tree, whether we are overestimating our abilities, is not for you to decide.”

"As for your personal desires, well, my personal desire is to make that guy surnamed Zhao get out of that position so he won't embarrass himself in the future."

Ren Yuan looked at Xuan Zan with disdain in his eyes.

Who gave you the courage to be a mere prince consort?

"You're here on Gao Qiu's behalf, right? Tell me, what does he want?"

"The Grand Commandant said that if the Prefect of Gaotang Prefecture is released and Liangshan surrenders, your crimes can be forgiven!"

Xuan Zan replied.

"Hahahaha! What a joke! It's just to save your brother, why can't you tell the truth?"

Wang Jin stood up and spoke coldly.

"Exactly, why doesn't he think about why we Liangshan only arrested him, the prefect of Gaotang Prefecture, and not others?"

Lin Chong also stood up from his seat.

"Lord Xuan, do you recognize the two of us?"

"Instructor Wang, and Instructor Lin..."

Xuan Zan was speechless for a moment.

If it were someone else, he might have said a few more words to uphold the dignity of the Song Dynasty.

But everyone in the capital knew about the affair between these two instructors and Gao Qiu!

What more needs to be said about right and wrong?

“Lord Xuan, what about me?”

Xu Ning also stood up and took off his mask.

"Teacher Xu!"

Xuan Zan was even more surprised when he saw Xu Ning. How come these three are all at Liangshan!

All three of them are here, so why didn't Gao Qiu tell me?

“Lord Xuan, you’ve seen it yourself. Do you think there’s any possibility of reconciliation between Liangshan and Gao Qiu?”

Ren Yuan also stood up and looked down at Xuan Zan.

"The score between Gao Qiu and us brothers is far from settled!"

"Gao Qiu wants Gao Lian, is that it? Men, bring Xuan Junma here!"

A junior officer came up carrying a box.

"Chief Ren, this is..."

Xuanzan already had a bad feeling.

He suddenly realized that he shouldn't have agreed to come to Gao Qiu's request!

"Xuan Junma, didn't you want Gao Lian?"

"Here you go, Gao Lian is right here, you can take it!"