Reborn in Liangshan: I built the strongest lineup

The Liangshan vanguard harassment team retreated, taking Zhang Yang with them in the process.

At Mei Zhan's urging, Zhang Kai also decided to abandon the pursuit for the time being.

There was no other way, because Qiu Yue was still injured, and the camp hadn't been set up properly after the beach landing. Liangshan's attack threw the entire vanguard into chaos.

"Let's set up camp first."

Zhang Kai and Mei Zhan retreated to their own positions and then went to check on Qiu Yue's situation.

"Instructor Qiu? How's he?"

Mei Zhan saw Qiu Yue surrounded by soldiers.

"Black, black monkey."

Qiu Yue covered his mouth, cleaning off the bloodstains. Because he had lost his front tooth, he was now speaking with a lisp.

"It's alright, you go and rest for now, we need to direct the setting up of camp."

When I opened my eyes, I saw that the person was alright, so that's good.

If Qiu Yue and Gao Qiu were to die in the first battle, it would be difficult for them to explain themselves.

Shortly after the vanguard began setting up camp, the second wave of the central army crossing the lake also arrived.

Gao Qiu was in the second wave of the central army.

As soon as he landed, he saw the vanguard troops building a camp and Qiu Yue receiving treatment for his injuries!

"what happened?"

Gao Qiu had some questions.

"Fat, Fat Taiwei..."

Upon seeing Gao Qiu, Qiu Yue immediately stood up and spoke.

"Never mind, just stay silent."

But as soon as he opened his mouth, Gao Qiu saw his missing two front teeth and his messy accent, and Gao Qiu felt annoyed.

He went directly to the already set-up tents and found Zhang Kai and Mei Zhan.

"What happened just now, you two military governors?"

"Liangshan ambushed our vanguard, causing casualties, and then they retreated."

Zhang Kai was in a bad mood and didn't want to say anything more to Gao Qiu.

But his attitude made Gao Qiu very uncomfortable.

"Zhang Jiedu, what do you mean by this?"

Gao Qiu asked directly:

"What do you mean by 'casualties'? How many Liangshan bandits came? Your vanguard numbered a full 30,000! How could there be casualties?"

"You engaged them? How many men did they lose? Why didn't you pursue them?"

"Grand Commandant, we didn't pursue them because we needed to set up camp. That way, you have time to talk to me here instead of in the woods outside!"

Zhang Kai ignored Gao Qiu and maintained a tough stance.

"Open your mouth! Who are you? Don't act like an old man! I saw that Instructor Qiu was injured, but you two are perfectly fine. Tell me, did you collude with the Liangshan gang? Is that why only Qiu Yue was injured, and you two are alright?"

"Or is it that you can't bring yourself to kill these younger bandits?"

Gao Qiu hated it most when others were disrespectful to him. Perhaps it was because he had bowed and scraped to others so many times when he was young. Now that he had finally achieved a high position, if others did not flatter him, it would remind Gao Qiu of the past.

"You son of a bitch, you scoundrel Gao, say it again if you dare!"

But who is Zhang Kai?

Of all the military governors who were granted amnesty back then, he was the one with the hottest temper. Now that Zhang Yang has been taken away by Liangshan, Zhang Kai was already in a bad mood. If Gao Qiu puts on airs with him at this time, he's asking for trouble!

"You, what are you going to do?!"

Gao Qiu was so frightened by Zhang Kai's furious aura that he took several steps back. Seeing this, one of the Dang brothers behind him quickly stood in front of him to block Zhang Kai's view, while the other quickly supported Gao Qiu.

After Gao Qiu was helped up, he looked at Zhang Kai's appearance and, thinking about how he had been scared off earlier, he immediately felt embarrassed!

With the Dang brothers by his side, Gao Qiu suddenly became bolder!

"Open your mouth! I am the military supervisor for this operation! How dare you defy me! What do you mean? Did I hit a nerve? Are you going to rebel?!"

"Guards! Seize him! Seize this traitor!"

"what happened?"

Gao Qiu's commotion was quite significant. Upon hearing the news, Wang Huan, Han Cunbao, Yang Wen, and Qiu Yue quickly entered the tent as well.

"You scoundrel Gao, try saying that again!"

Zhang Kai had already drawn his sword, but Mei Zhan held him tightly and prevented him from rushing forward.

Although Dang Shiying and Dang Shixiong were secretly lamenting their predicament, they had no choice but to hold their knives and protect Gao Qiu.

"Open your mouth! What are you doing? Put down your sword!"

When Wang Huan rushed in and saw this scene, his expression changed instantly!

He rushed forward, shoved the knife out of the Dang brothers' hands, and then shouted at Zhang Kai.

"General Wang, you've come at the right time! Zhang Kai has colluded with Liangshan! He even plotted to assassinate me! The evidence is conclusive, seize him!"

When Gao Qiu saw Wang Huan arrive, he became even bolder.

"Open up? What's going on?"

Wang Huan was startled. This shouldn't be happening. Although Zhang Kai has a fiery temper, he shouldn't make this mistake at this critical moment!

"Brother Wang, nothing of the sort. Liangshan launched a surprise attack on us, Yang'er was captured, and Old Zhang was in a bad mood, so he just exchanged a few words with the Grand Commandant."

Mei Zhan quickly tried to smooth things over. Although he also disliked Gao Qiu, he didn't expect that Gao Qiu could accuse someone so easily with just a few words.

"Grand Commandant! We've fought against Liangshan before, and even General Zhang Kai's deputy, Zhang Yang, was captured. How could we possibly be colluding with Liangshan?!"

"Grand Commandant, you're being so unreasonable! I, Mei Zhan, will risk my official position to argue with you before the Emperor!"

Mei Zhan told Zhang Kai to calm down while speaking to Gao Qiu.

"Then, who knows if this is a ruse on your part?"

Gao Qiu knew, of course, that he was in the wrong, but who was he? Gao Qiu, how could he possibly submit to a group of military governors?

"You scoundrel Gao, don't think that just because you're a Grand Commandant and a military supervisor you can do whatever you want. Do you believe that right here in this tent today, I'd rather give up my official position and kill you first, then commit suicide to beg for forgiveness?"

"You really think these two useless men under your command can stop me?"

Zhang Kai pointed his sword at Gao Qiu and cursed him! He showed Gao Qiu absolutely no respect!

"We fought against Liangshan and lost men and even my deputy general. What did you do? All you did was seduce and enjoy yourself with courtesans. Do you even know how to fight? Do you really think I'll listen to you just because you're a Grand Commandant?"

"Back when your grandpa was a bandit, I killed at least eighty or a hundred scoundrels like you. Do you think you can decide someone's life or death with just a word?"

"Aside from having that intimidating Grand Commandant's skin, you're no different from those people!"

"You rascal Gao, don't mess with me! If you piss me off, I'll make sure you don't see the sun rise tomorrow!"

"Open your mouth! Shut up! Mei Zhan, drag him out."

Zhang Kai's words were particularly harsh, and the threat in them was blatant. Wang Huan knew that if he let him continue, there would be no way to end the situation today.

Didn't you see Gao Qiu's face turn white with anger?

"Brother Wang, I'll give you face, I'll leave by myself."

Zhang Kai didn't let Mei Zhan accompany him. Instead, he turned around and left the tent without even glancing at Gao Qiu!

"Look at this! What is this garbage! Qiu Yue, go and give it to me..."

Gao Qiu was even angrier when he saw Zhang Kai like this, and immediately prepared to order Qiu Yue to capture Zhang Kai!

"Grand Commandant!"

But Wang Huan interrupted Gao Qiu directly.

"Grand Commandant, Zhang Kai has even dragged his own nephew into this mess. You're saying he's colluding with Liangshan? Is that appropriate?"

"Instructor Qiu, you were here before. Did Commander Zhang collude with Liangshan?"

"Bury, bury the oil..."

When Qiu Yue saw Wang Huan asking him a question, and then looked at Gao Qiu, he ultimately chose to tell the truth.

After all, it was Zhang Kai and his nephew who spared his life before; otherwise, it would be Qiu Yue who would be captured by Liangshan now.

Although Qiu Yue liked being an official and flattered Gao Qiu, he had not reached the point of disregarding everything for an official position.

"Look, Grand Commandant, it's just a misunderstanding. Why don't we have the army set up camp first, and then I'll have him apologize to you? What do you say?"

Wang Huan tried to smooth things over.

"Hmph, General Wang, this matter cannot be let go so easily. I will definitely report him to the authorities!"

Gao Qiu glared at Qiu Yue. This guy was truly hopeless!

You think you can work under me?

Forget it, let's wait until Zhou Ang arrives before we talk about it...