Reborn in Liangshan: I built the strongest lineup

Ten days later, Gao Qiu led the capital's army and set off in a grand procession!

Apart from Liu Menglong's 15,000 naval troops who departed from Jinling by waterway, the rest of the troops traveled from Tokyo.

Before leaving, Gao Qiu specially brought more than fifty singers and dancers from the Tokyo Jiaofangsi (Imperial Music Bureau) to facilitate his enjoyment in the army.

Well, I have to say, Gao Qiu really knew how to enjoy himself.

The army of over 100,000 set off in a grand procession. However, because the imperial court provided them with provisions along the way, they did not loot as Jing Zhong had done.

After all, the other nine commanderies had good reputations, so Qiu Yue and Zhou Ang didn't dare to snatch them away casually.

However, Gao Qiu had two trusted confidants, one named Dang Shiying and the other named Dang Shixiong. These two guys would secretly sneak out to freeload behind everyone's backs.

However, these two people were relatively ethical; they only took food and did not harm anyone.

They did this at Gao Qiu's behest.

Before setting off, Gao Qiu told them that along the way they should occasionally rob some grain, but of course, not as government troops.

"Sir, we have enough food, why are you robbing us?"

The Dang brothers were very puzzled.

"You disguise yourselves as Liangshan bandits and tell the outside world that Liangshan was afraid of being unable to deal with the imperial court, so they had no choice but to come and rob grain."

Gao Qiu's plan was simple: to damage Liangshan's reputation.

What kind of "acting on behalf of Heaven" is that? Without that reputation, Liangshan is finished!

"Will others believe this?"

The Dang brothers were quite puzzled. Would such a obviously fake trick even work?

"Whether others believe it or not is not important; the most important thing is to make the announcement first."

So the two Dang brothers did just that, following Gao Qiu's instructions.

Liangshan.

Inside the Hall of Righteousness, many brothers were already on high alert, ready for battle.

"Gao Qiu has brought quite a few people this time."

Ren Yuan couldn't help but sigh, "Although the imperial court is incompetent, it is certainly not lacking in manpower when it comes to sending troops."

Tian Hu's 100,000 troops haven't even returned yet, and now another 130,000 are attacking Liangshan! If you include Jing Zhong and his men, then this attack on Liangshan has already mobilized 155,000 people!

Of course, Jing Zhong's soldiers followed him in burning, killing, and looting, so the few thousand of Jing Zhong's troops who surrendered are now imprisoned in Zhu Tong's labor camp, waiting to do hard labor.

The large-scale development of Jeju Island has created a workforce comprised of these people.

Of course, these people's crimes are not all the same. Some of them are definitely the most heinous, and once the military law department finds out, they will inevitably be executed!

Thankfully, the labor camp had been expanded beforehand, otherwise there wouldn't have been enough room for so many people!

As for Xu Jing's troops, they have temporarily handed them over to Wang Jin. The final arrangements will depend on Xu Jing's arrival at Liangshan.

"Chief, this time, I volunteer. I must go."

"Junior brother, me too, I must go as well."

Wang Jin and Lin Chong both volunteered for the battle.

Following closely behind them, Xu Ning also stood up and volunteered to fight!

"Please be patient, my two senior brothers, and Teacher Xu as well. I assure you, you will both be able to go."

Ren Yuan gestured to everyone not to rush, saying that everyone wanted to fight Gao Qiu, and he would definitely not let Gao Qiu escape.

But Ren Yuan hasn't figured out the specifics of how to fight yet.

After all, this was the first time Liangshan had faced an attack from over 100,000 people, and it was Ren Yuan's first major test after his transmigration!

If he passes this exam, from now on, the Song Dynasty will no longer be able to restrain him.

But if it doesn't pass this time... well, judging from the current situation, the possibility of it not passing is too low.

"Liu Menglong, the Jiangnan navy, is interesting. According to Brother Shi Qian's intelligence, he should arrive first, right?"

Ren Yuan asked his strategists.

"Not only did he arrive first, but he has already set up a simple water fortress on the edge of Liangshan and built a simple boatyard. Together with Niu Bangxi, the two of them are preparing ships for Gao Qiu's army. They are building ships, buying ships, and forcibly requisitioning ships at the same time."

Zhu Wu stood up and answered.

"They even built a ship?"

Ren was taken aback at first, then he remembered.

Yes, Ye Chun. In the original story, Ye Chun gave Gao Qiu a drawing of the Sea Sparrow Ship. However, in this life, Ye Chun is already a leader of Liangshan and has been inscribed on the stone tablet. After being improved, the Sea Sparrow Ship was renamed the Liangshan Sea Dragon Ship.

So... what are Liu Menglong and his team making now?

"Brother, the three of us brothers volunteer to be the vanguard!"

Within the online troll camp, three people exchanged glances and then stepped forward simultaneously.

"Brother, how about we three brothers take over Liu Menglong this time?"

These three men were none other than the three Ruan brothers, the founders of the Liangshan navy!

The online army has been mobilized recently because it is responsible for matters related to Jeju Island.

Especially recently, with Gao Qiu's army approaching, Liangshan has launched a similar scorched-earth campaign, and the nearby people have also gone up the mountain to hide.

Two days ago, Li Jun, the leader of the navy, led a group of civilians and warhorses, along with some prisoners from the labor camp, to Jeju Island.

Ou Peng's Kunpeng Legion is now permanently stationed on Jeju Island.

"Hey guys, you've been working hard lately."

Ren Yuan had also witnessed the recent achievements of the Liangshan navy.

"Erlang, Wulang, Xiaoqi, this Liu Menglong has 15,000 men under his command, which is more than your numbers. Are you confident?"

"Don't worry, brother, your brothers don't need to fight them head-on."

Ruan Xiaoer's Dragon Shark Legion has always been the most stable force in Liangshan's navy.

"They build ships, don't they? Then this time, the three of us will burn down their shipyard. Without ships, let's see how they get on board."

Ruan Xiaoer offered his plan.

"Brother, Liu Menglong has five hundred ships of his own, and I bet there are quite a few good ones. This time I'll go and rob a few more for you!"

Ruan Xiaowu also shared his thoughts.

“Brother, you know me. I can’t say I’m good at anything else, but I’m a master at underwater ship-sinking. Fifth Brother is in charge of grabbing the ships, and for the ones we can’t grab, I’ll sink them for you!”

Ruan Xiaoqi smiled and shared her thoughts.

In the eyes of these three naval leaders, Liu Menglong's 15,000 men were no big deal at all!

"Okay! But that's not enough!"

Ren Yuan affirmed the plan of the three Ruan brothers, then turned to Xiao Jiahui and asked:

“Strategist Xiao, tell me. Judging from your expression, I know you still have a plan.”

"oops?"

Xiao Jiahui suddenly stopped waving her fan.

"Brother, I just smiled suddenly, and you noticed that."

"Stop talking nonsense and speak quickly."

Ren Yuan went straight to the point.

“We still have some battle-damaged ships in our navy. I was thinking, after the navy brothers salvage all of Liu Menglong’s ships, why not just repair the bandit’s ships a little and then sell them to them?”

"In this way, firstly, we can make a small profit; secondly, these abandoned ships might sink halfway through the journey; and thirdly, we can further infiltrate their navy to gather intelligence. Moreover, since they are abandoned ships, even if they are forcibly requisitioned by them, we will not suffer any losses."

Xiao Jiahui's suggestion was a revelation to all the brothers!

This plan is truly brilliant! You truly deserve the title of Strategist Xiao!

No big scene can stump him!

What Liu Menglong? It doesn't matter, Strategist Xiao will take care of it!