Reborn in Liangshan: I built the strongest lineup

"This……"

The two monks from Zengtou City exchanged glances; Ren Yuan's request was indeed reasonable.

"Then let this humble monk stay behind to guide the army, and let my senior brother go back to inform the abbot to prepare for welcoming the Liangshan army."

A moment later, the younger-looking monk asked to stay.

"Sure, Master, don't worry. You're very safe in our Liangshan camp. Look, do you see? We also have monks in Liangshan. This Master Yuanjue is also a Buddhist disciple. Master, you can have a good talk with Master Yuanjue about Buddhism these next few days!"

As Ren Yuan spoke, he gave Deng Yuanjue a wink.

Deng Yuanjue understood, stepped forward, and said to the monk who had stayed behind:

“Brother, you are so righteous. You have endured so much hardship and humiliation in Zengtou City for so many years for the sake of the people. I admire you. Please come to my tent these next few days and talk to me about Buddhism so that I can also find enlightenment.”

"No, no, please, senior brother, please."

The monk who stayed behind, seeing Deng Yuanjue's tall and strong physique, naturally didn't dare to cause trouble and could only obediently follow Deng Yuanjue away. The other monk who left immediately returned to Zengtou City as soon as he left the central military camp of Renyuan.

"Get up, everyone's gone, stop pretending to be asleep."

After everyone left, Ren Yuan went to Xiao Jiasui's side and took the cloth covering his eyes.

"Brother, just let me sleep. You already know what's going on, so you don't have to ask me!"

Xiao Jiahui looked helpless.

Isn't it you who wants to turn the tables on me? Can't I even slack off for a bit?

Do you think the monk who went back would believe it?

Ren Yuan asked.

"He probably believes it. After all, the way you acted like a fool just now didn't seem like you were acting. It was very convincing."

"You think I'm a scoundrel?"

"I didn't say that! Hey, don't hit me! Brother, you're the chieftain! Let me tell you, I'm pretty good at fighting too..."

The next day, at the Liangshan central command tent.

"Strategist, did you not sleep well last night? You don't seem very energetic."

Lin Chong asked Xiao Jiasui.

“Instructor Lin, if you were on guard duty outside the tent all night, you would also be exhausted.”

Yesterday, Ren Yuan dragged Xiao Jiahui to keep watch outside the tent because he had been slacking off too many times and needed to be given a warning.

"Brothers, today we will continue our proactive attack on Zengtou City. In particular, we will eliminate Zengtou City's hidden sentries, traps, ambush points, and so on, one by one, according to the information recorded in our intelligence. Any questions?"

"no!"

Yesterday's battle went smoothly, which greatly boosted the morale of the Liangshan army. So today, everyone is full of killing intent and ready to fight Zengtou City again!

Especially the leaders whose strongholds were breached yesterday, their attacks are even more ferocious today!

However, after Zengtou City withdrew its troops, its defenses became much stronger, and it was really difficult to take it down in a hurry.

"Chief, chief, didn't we agree to launch a night raid tomorrow? Why are we fighting during the day today?"

The monk who stayed behind in Zengtou City followed Deng Yuanjue to Renyuan. He had heard deafening shouts of killing coming from the direction of Zengtou City that morning, and he was genuinely panicked.

"Master! You don't know, this Zengtou City has no martial ethics. He actually launched a sneak attack in broad daylight? Our Liangshan is on the defensive, not on the offensive!"

Ren Yuan is lying through his teeth.

"Zengtou City will attack first? That's impossible, isn't it?"

The monks of Fahua Temple's first reaction was that it was fake. According to their agreement, Zengtou City should have been showing weakness to the enemy recently, so how could they attack first?

"Why would I lie to you?"

Ren Yuan put on a serious expression.

"I already promised you, Master, that I would launch a night raid. How could I possibly attack during the day? I'm not stupid, right? It's just that the Jurchens in Zengtou City are brainless. I don't know what they were thinking. Not only did they refuse to surrender, but they also dared to launch an attack on me."

"Sure?"

The monks who remained at Fahua Temple were still somewhat skeptical.

What's going on? This isn't what we planned!

How am I supposed to continue acting like this?

"No, Master, how could you doubt us and trust the people of Zengtou City? You're making me very sad."

Ren Yuan deliberately put on a stern face and said to the monk:

"When I'm sad, I'm prone to doing bad things..."

"Chief Ren, you've misunderstood! You've misunderstood!"

Upon hearing Ren Yuan's words, the monks of Fahua Temple immediately changed their tune.

"What I mean is that those Jurchens are indeed not very bright. They are not as wise and capable as Chief Ren, who can strategize and plan. They are just a bunch of barbarians!"

"Yes, yes, yes! Master, you're absolutely right! These people are barbarians!"

Ren Yuan patted the monk on the back warmly, and then patted him on the shoulder.

"Master, the Zeng family has been here for so many years, you've suffered! These past decades haven't been easy!"

"Thank you for your concern, Chieftain. It really hasn't been easy..."

"Alright, in order to help the people of Zengtou City escape their misery as soon as possible, I have made a decision. I've decided to launch a night raid tonight! Let's get the people out of their misery as soon as possible!"

"Alright... Ah, no, no, Chief Ren, Chief Ren, think it over, don't be impulsive! We've already agreed on tomorrow, so let's do it tomorrow. Suddenly bringing it up earlier could cause problems."

The monk from Fahua Temple was about to clap and cheer when he realized something was wrong—Ren Yuan had said the wrong time!

They agreed to meet the day after tomorrow, and then his senior brother returned to Zengtou City overnight. He must have reported that Liangshan would launch a night attack the day after tomorrow. All the ambushes in Zengtou City were definitely prepared for the day after tomorrow.

This was suddenly moved up to tomorrow. Won't that catch people off guard?

"It's alright, Master. You may not know this, but in military strategy, it's called 'surprise attack.' They definitely won't know when Liangshan will attack!"

Ren Yuan waved his hand, displaying great domineering presence.

Ren Yuan's words made the monk's expression somewhat unnatural.

He suddenly realized that this time, things might get really bad.

"What's wrong, Master? Wouldn't it be better to save the people of Zengtou City sooner and free them from their suffering?"

Ren Yuan found the monk's expression, which looked as if he had eaten dog shit, amusing, but outwardly he asked seriously.

"No, it's good, it's very good..."

What else could the monk say? He could only nod in agreement with Ren Yuan's words.

"Yes, that's right, Master Deng."

Ren Yuan instructed Deng Yuanjue.

"Brother, I'm here."

"Take this master with you and have him preach Buddhism in your camp today. Our Liangshan also needs culture. This is a good opportunity. If any of the brothers in the camp have any questions, let the master enlighten them."

"Remember, the Master from Fahua Temple is a guest from afar, so you must treat him well. We can't let him be all alone in our camp. Is that alright?"

"Don't worry, brother, I promise to take good care of this senior brother."

Deng Yuanjue smiled and turned to the monks of Fahua Temple, saying:

"Senior brother, don't be in a hurry. Come to my camp, and we'll have a good chat..."