Reborn in Liangshan: I built the strongest lineup

Did they say why they came?

Before having the junior officer call the man in, Ren Yuan asked one last question.

"They said that the Zeng family of Zengtou City had committed evil deeds for many years, and they could no longer tolerate it. It just so happens that my Liangshan army has come to attack, and we can help them take revenge!"

The junior officer thought for a moment and then answered.

"Alright, bring him in."

Ren Yuan was pretty much certain that these people were fake, but he still wanted to see if Zengtou City was really going to use the same methods they used against Chao Gai against him, so he signaled to the junior officer to bring in the two monks.

"Brother, something's fishy."

Xiao Jiahui was no ordinary person; she immediately noticed something was wrong.

“How come you see?”

"We've only been fighting Zengtou City for a day, and just when we're gaining the upper hand, suddenly people show up? What a coincidence! And they're using being oppressed for so many years as an excuse. I'm not saying this, but the people from Zengtou City are really not up to par."

"Then tell me, why did I call them in?"

Ren Yuan asked with a smile.

"Just play along, of course. You're such a sly brother, you love doing this kind of thing."

Xiao Jiahui sat down in a recliner next to the tent and covered her eyes with a cloth.

"You guys talk, I'm going to take a nap."

Hsiao Chia-hui said she had no interest in such a low-level tactic.

"What are you sleeping for? Listen carefully, you'll be the one to figure out how to turn the tables on us later."

"No, I want to sleep, it's very late..."

While Ren Yuan was arguing with Xiao Jiasui, the junior officer had already brought in two monks.

Ren Yuan took one look and thought, "Hmm, this guy has a kind face and is fair-skinned and chubby. He doesn't look like he's suffered in Zengtou City for many years."

As soon as the two monks entered, they bowed to Ren Yuan.

"Chief Ren, this humble monk comes from Fahua Temple in Zengtou City. I have heard that you are wise and mighty, and your benevolence and righteousness are unparalleled..."

"Master, just tell me directly, what military situation is it? It's so late, everyone is tired."

Ren Yuan raised his hand to interrupt the monks' flattery, saying, "Stop babbling on and on, aren't you tired?"

The two monks were taken aback, clearly not expecting Ren Yuan to be so direct!

"The chieftain is truly kind-hearted and has a natural affinity with Buddhism..."

The monk wanted to compliment Ren Yuan again, but was interrupted once more.

"Well, esteemed masters, we also have masters in Liangshan. This one is connected to Buddhism; I know that without you having to tell me."

Ren Yuan pointed at Deng Yuanjue, looking completely calm.

The two monks were a bit dumbfounded. Wait, is this leader of Liangshan out of his mind? Why isn't he playing by the rules? How are we supposed to continue this conversation?

Moreover, what does it have to do with our Fahua Temple that you Liangshan have monks?

"Masters, just get straight to the point. What military intelligence warrants your presence in the middle of the night?"

"Please, Chief, do not interrupt us."

The two monks exchanged a glance, then knelt before Ren Yuan:

"Both of us are abbots of Fahua Temple in Zengtou City, and we have been in Zengtou City for more than ten years."

"After Zeng Nong came to Zengtou City, he acted recklessly, bullying men and women! His five sons call themselves the Five Tigers of the Zeng Family! They often come to our temple to harass us, demanding gold and silver, and doing all sorts of things! This has caused the monks of our temple endless suffering!"

"We monks were overjoyed to learn that the chieftain had led the Liangshan rebels here. We have been secretly investigating the movements of Zengtou City! We two monks already know the whereabouts of his spies, and we have come here to ask the chieftain to raid the stronghold. If we can wipe out Zengtou City, we will reward you handsomely!"

After the two monks finished speaking, they bowed to Ren Yuan, but Ren Yuan did not speak for a long time.

They were somewhat puzzled and exchanged a furtive glance.

"What's going on? Why isn't the leader of Liangshan reacting?"

"Chief, we will reward you handsomely as long as Zengtou City is wiped out!"

The two monks couldn't help but repeat the last sentence again.

But they still didn't hear a response from Ren Yuan. The two of them became a little uneasy and secretly looked up, only to find that Ren Yuan was actually resting his chin on his hand and closing his eyes!

"Chief Ren! Chief Ren!"

This puzzled the two monks. No, this was different from what they had discussed in the temple!

Didn't they say that a reckless man like Ren Yuan would be overjoyed and immediately prepare for a night raid after hearing that?

"Ah? Well said, masters! Where were we?"

Ren Yuan put on an expression as if he had just woken up from a dream, and applauded the two monks from Fahua Temple.

"We will certainly repay you handsomely."

The two people from Fahua Temple thought that Ren Yuan might not be mentally sound.

"A generous reward? How generous?"

Ren Yuan retorted, annoyed by the two monks.

No, how did someone like you become the leader of Liangshan?

If it weren't for the Buddha's teaching against anger, these two monks would have really wanted to curse.

"Master, your situation is indeed quite pitiful. Zengtou City, well, they deserve to die, right? Those so-called Five Tigers are all idiots, morons, childless, and the Jurchens are all a bunch of barbarians, monkeys in crowns, heartless wolves and dogs."

"Master, do you know that there are still some people who are willing to be lackeys of the Jurchens, engaging in treasonous acts for personal gain? Master, shouldn't these people go to the eighteenth level of hell? If I catch them, should I cut off some parts of their bodies, chop them into minced meat, fry them in oil, and then feed them to them? Master, do you think this is acceptable? Buddha shouldn't say I'm cruel, right?"

Ren Yuan started cursing and threatening people, and he really couldn't stop. Every word he said made the two monks of Fahua Temple's hair stand on end.

Especially when he talked about punishing those who served the Jurchens, Ren Yuan's vivid and moving speech made the two monks tremble with fear.

"Chief Ren, this... Buddha said..."

"Masters, you are Jurchens, right? It's Feiwu. I'm disgusted to even talk about it. I promise you, I will personally send the Jurchens to see Buddha and make them repent before Buddha. How about this, Masters, tell me the specific situation in Zengtou City. My bad, my bad, I didn't let you tell me earlier. But Masters, you two are not spies in Zengtou City, are you?"

Ren Yuan looked at the two monks and sneered inwardly, but on the surface he still pretended to be a simpleton.

Upon hearing this, the two monks quickly said:

“Chief, we are both monks, how dare we speak such nonsense? Moreover, we have long heard that Liangshan Marsh practices benevolence and righteousness, and does not disturb the people wherever they go. They are true heroes of our Great Song Dynasty, so we came here to pay our respects. How could we possibly be spies? Besides, the Zeng family suffered a great defeat today, how could we possibly risk our lives for them?”

"Chief, the Zeng family's garrison is located in the North Village, while their provisions are in the Central Village. If you trust us, you can follow me into Zengtou City tonight or tomorrow night, burn the Zeng family's provisions, and destroy their garrison. In this way, Zengtou City will fall without a fight."

"Chief, everything this humble monk said is absolutely true! You cannot miss such a good opportunity!"

"Alright! Since you two masters are so kind, I agree! You two have worked hard to eliminate Zengtou City as soon as possible! It's too late today, and tomorrow is too urgent. How about this, the day after tomorrow night, our Liangshan army will launch a night attack on Zengtou City!"

Ren Yuan seemed to have made up his mind, and clapped his hands as he spoke to the two of them.

"Excellent, Chief Ren! On behalf of all the people of Zengtou City, I thank you, Chief Ren. I will return to Zengtou City immediately to inform the abbot and others to make preparations!"

The two monks from Fahua Temple were overjoyed. They immediately stood up, bowed to Ren Yuan, and then prepared to leave.

"Master, please wait!"

But before they could leave, Ren Yuan suddenly called them back.

"Master, you two can't both leave. If you both leave, who will lead the way for us?"