Reborn in Liangshan: I built the strongest lineup

The news that Liangshan had taken over Zengtou City shocked the surrounding prefectures and counties.

Everyone is saying that Liangshan's power has grown too great and they cannot be defeated by force!

That was Zengtou City, a gathering place for more than 10,000 Jurchen people, a place that the surrounding prefectures and counties dared not provoke.

As a result, the 30,000-strong army of Liangshan was defeated in just three days!

Which of the surrounding prefectures and counties has this ability?

The governor of Lingzhou was the most frustrated.

Because Zengtou City is right next to Lingzhou, the governor of Lingzhou has wanted to destroy them for quite some time.

The problem is, the people of Lingzhou don't have that capability!

Even when Shan Tinggui and Wei Dingguo were around, the prefect of Lingzhou could only swallow his anger and resentment when faced with the arrogant and domineering Zeng family's five tigers.

Firstly, there were regulations from the imperial court that excluded the Jurchens from its jurisdiction. Secondly, Zengtou City had cultivated many connections and had a very strong backer. Thirdly, Zengtou City's military strength was simply too great; the Lingzhou garrison was no match for them!

Not long ago, because Guan Sheng borrowed troops to attack Liangshan, the two most capable militia leaders in Lingzhou went and never returned, further weakening Lingzhou's military strength!

When the governor of Lingzhou learned that Guan Sheng's entire army had been wiped out, he cursed and submitted a memorial to the court to impeach Gao Qiu.

Unfortunately, Gao Qiu acted faster, intercepting the memorial beforehand. He then persuaded the governor of Lingzhou with a host of promises and benefits, finally getting the governor to agree not to pursue the matter further.

But who could have imagined that so little time had passed? Zengtou City, Lingzhou's thorn in the side, had actually been wiped out by Liangshan!

Moreover, when the Liangshan army passed through Lingzhou, they did not commit any offenses against the people, and many locals even brought them food and drink to welcome them!

This left the governor of Lingzhou speechless!

They were bandits!

We, the garrison of Lingzhou, are the true royal army, aren't we!

Standing on the city wall, the prefect of Lingzhou watched the Liangshan troops being cheered by the people outside, his heart filled with mixed emotions. He couldn't help but ask his trusted confidant:

"Why is Liangshan so popular with the people?"

One of his close confidants sighed and said to him:

"Sir, those bandits have wiped out Zengtou City."

"But they are thieves! They disobey the imperial court's orders!"

"They destroyed Zengtou City."

"They left Shan Tinggui and Wei Dingguo's fates unknown!"

"They destroyed Zengtou City."

"They've gathered in the mountains; they're preparing for a rebellion!"

"They destroyed Zengtou City."

"Can we not talk about Zengtou City?"

"They work for the benefit of the people..."

"Alright! Stop talking!"

The prefect of Lingzhou interrupted his confidant.

“We haven’t said any of these things today, nor have we seen any of the Liangshan troops today.”

……

The Liangshan army retreated all the way back to Liangshan, and wherever they went, they did not commit any offenses. In addition, they destroyed the Jurchens, and Liangshan's prestige in Shandong was even higher!

And throughout the entire Song Dynasty's bandit community, the news of Liangshan's annihilation of the Zengtou City Jurchen spread like wildfire!

Hebei.

"boom!"

Tian Hu smashed the wine bowl in his hand! His face was grim.

"What is Ren Yuan trying to do? Is he planning to let Liangshan ride roughshod over us?"

Tian Bao was also very dissatisfied with Liangshan's behavior. What was Liangshan trying to do now, when they said that the four outlaw families of the Song Dynasty would share the world?

"Your Majesty! If Liangshan dares to attack Zengtou City today, they'll dare to attack us tomorrow! I suggest we strike first!"

Dressed in military uniform, Dong Ping stood up and said to Tian Hu, "After escaping from Liangshan, I thought it over and over and realized I couldn't return to officialdom, so I decided to join the outlaws. Coincidentally, Tian Hu needed men, and Dong Ping, with his excellent martial arts skills, has now become Tian Hu's military commander."

"Marshal, we can't be in such a hurry. Liangshan has made such a big fuss this time, the imperial court can't possibly be unaware of it. Let's wait for the court to deal with them. Let them fight, and we'll reap the benefits."

The speaker was Fang Xuedu, who had now become Tian Hu's strategist.

"Strategist Fang, you overestimate Liangshan. Here's what we'll do: give me 20,000 men, and I'll go and attack Liangshan. I guarantee I'll make sure they lose all their reputation!"

After Dong Ping joined Tian Hu's army, he basically had no rivals. As time went on, Dong Ping's pride was reborn!

In his view, Liangshan was not invincible!

"Marshal, think twice before you act. After all, you were defeated by Liangshan twice."

Fang Xuedu and Dong Ping had a so-so relationship; it was mainly because Dong Ping's appearance had indeed stolen the limelight from many others.

"Fang Xuedu, what do you mean?!"

Defeated by Liangshan was a painful memory for Dong Ping, and Fang Xuedu's words immediately enraged him!

"Alright, stop arguing! Aren't you ashamed?"

Tian Hu interrupted the two men's argument, looking towards Liangshan with a dark expression on his face.

"Liangshan, this matter is not over!"

Huaixi.

"Did Liangshan pacify Zengtou City?"

Wang Qing was taken aback and turned to look at a Taoist priest-looking person beside him.

This man is named Li Zhu, also known as Mr. Golden Sword. He is Wang Qingjun's chief strategist and, like Du Xue, is Wang Qing's right-hand man. Moreover, Li Zhu is responsible for many of Wang Qing's military plans. It can be said that without Li Zhu, Wang Qingjun would not have been able to build up to its current size!

And most importantly, Li Zhu's combat skills are very high!

Li Zhu and Du Xue had fought before, and Du Xue couldn't stop Li Zhu!

"Where is Shi Wengong? Who on Liangshan is up against Shi Wengong?"

Assistant Li asked the junior officer who came to report the news.

"It is said that Lu Junyi of Hebei defeated Shi Wengong. Oh, and Su Ding betrayed him with his help, but I don't know why Lu Junyi would help Liangshan attack Zengtou City."

"Lu Junyi from Hebei? That's not surprising."

"Sir, between Lu Junyi and our Boss Du, who is more...?"

Wang Qing was somewhat worried. If Liangshan gained Lu Junyi, wouldn't his greatest advantage be gone?

"Rest assured, Alliance Leader."

Li Zhu gestured to Wang Qing not to panic.

"I may not be on the list of the top military generals of the Song Dynasty, but I do know a little about it."

"On the previous list, the top three were Lu, Du, and Shi, which refers to Lu Junyi from Daming Prefecture, Du Xue from Mulan Mountain, and Shi Wengong from Zengtou City."

"These three are evenly matched, and none of them dare to say that they can definitely defeat the other two."

"I can rest assured that."

Upon hearing Li Zhu's words, Wang Qing felt relieved. Li Zhu meant that Lu Junyi was only at the level of Boss Du, and if he could beat Boss Du, he could naturally beat Lu Junyi.

"Leader, but we must not underestimate Liangshan."

Seeing that Wang Qing's expression had relaxed, Li Zhu immediately said to him seriously:

"Last time, Boss Du said that Liangshan had a swordsman who had reached the pinnacle of skill. In addition, they were able to pacify Zengtou City, which shows that Liangshan was very powerful."

"Although I can defeat Lu Junyi and the others, Alliance Leader, don't forget that it's because we're not on the same wavelength."

"Within ten steps, I can take a man's head; they are no match for me."

"On the battlefield, when it comes to charging into battle, I am no match for them."

"If you think you can rest easy because of this, then I will be disappointed."

After hearing Li Zhu's words, Wang Qing immediately became serious as well.

“Sir, you are right. Please rest assured, whatever Ren Yuan can do, I, Wang Qing, can do too!”

Jiangnan.

"The Old Buddha of the Fang Family! His magical power is boundless! May he live for a thousand years! He will unify the martial world!"

Yes, what does it matter that Liangshan pacified Zengtou City?

My Ming Cult is the most powerful of all the outlaws in the Song Dynasty!

(There will be a bonus chapter for the gala.)