Reborn in Liangshan: I built the strongest lineup

Tong Guan's army has captured Weisheng!

Tian Hu has disappeared without a trace! It is said that he died on the run!

Li Tianxi, the Grand Minister of the Jin Dynasty, and Zheng Zhirui died in battle within the city of Weisheng!

General Zan Tongmei of Weisheng surrendered to the imperial court! Privy Councilor Niu Wenzhong was killed in battle!

Grand Commandant Fang Xuedu of the Great Jin Dynasty fled in panic between Zhaode and Gaizhou with the remaining remnants of his army!

Tian Hu originally intended to defect to the Liao people! However, his plan was seen through by those with ambition, who then drove back the Liao army!

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One piece of news after another related to Tian Hu of Hebei has been spreading wildly within the territory of the Song Dynasty in recent times!

When the people heard this news, they were all filled with sighs of sorrow.

This year has been truly eventful. In just eight or nine months, two of the four most notorious bandits in the Song Dynasty have already disappeared!

Well, actually there should be one left, because Wang Qing was recruited by the government, and it is said that Wang Qing played a significant role in the fight against Tian Hu!

It seems the imperial court is now going to bestow honors upon Wang Qing's troops, using this as a benchmark in the hope that other outlaws across the land will also serve the court.

Of course, this behavior did not receive a particularly big response in the bandit community, mainly because people knew that Wang Qing was able to do so well because he had a mistress to live off.

He had powerful backers, so he was granted a fifth-rank official position upon being granted amnesty. What about the others? Could they have a background like Wang Qing's? If not, what right did they have to be granted amnesty?

As for Tian Hu, after it was revealed that he planned to defect to the Liao people, the people's opinion of him became very negative.

"Eat everything inside and out!"

"What a disgrace to the heroes of the outlaw world!"

"Luckily, we didn't attract the Liao people here, otherwise he would have committed a heinous crime!"

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This negative view has even affected other members of Tian Hu's faction. The people of Hebei are now actively helping Tong Guan's army, hoping to wipe out Tian Hu's remaining forces as soon as possible!

Fang Xuedu is feeling really tired. He not only has to deal with the imperial court, but also with the local people. If it weren't for the fact that surrendering wouldn't lead to a good outcome, he would have surrendered already!

Several days later, in Jiangnan, at Bangyuan Cave.

"Master, Tian Hu is finished."

Fang La has been in a good mood lately because they have recently fought to a standstill with Zhang Shuye. Neither side has a clear advantage or disadvantage, so it can be considered a draw.

But he never expected that Tian Hu would fall from power.

Where is Tian Huren?

Fang La was puzzled when he saw that there was no information about Tian Hu in the reports from his subordinates.

"Tian Hu, it is said that Tian Hu fled before the fall of Weisheng City, and his whereabouts are now unknown."

His subordinates said to Fang La.

"Of course, there are also some rumors that Tian Hu is dead, that he died on the run, some say he died on the way to Liao, others say he died in Western Xia, and, and..."

"What else? Don't beat around the bush, just say it."

Fang La said, "Is there something wrong with saying this?"

"Also, some people say that Tian Hu died at Liangshan, at the hands of Ren Yuan."

"What? He died at Liangshan? How come there's Liangshan everywhere? Did Ren Yuan have nothing better to do?"

Sure enough, Fang La felt terrible after hearing the words "Liangshan".

"Your Majesty, these are all rumors at the moment, and the news has not been confirmed."

The subordinate quickly said, "Now everyone knows that our leader and Liangshan are at odds, so we can't bear to hear the words 'Liangshan' or 'Ren Yuan'."

Otherwise, he would get anxious.

"What is it, disciple? Is it news from Liangshan again?"

At this moment, Old Buddha Wang entered from outside. Upon seeing Fang La's furious appearance, Old Buddha Wang knew that his disciple must have heard some news related to Liangshan again.

Now, Liangshan is almost becoming Fang La's inner demon!

"Master, not yet. It's news of Tian Hu's defeat and death, but Liangshan might be involved."

When facing his master, Fang La was very obedient and well-behaved.

"Well, it's understandable that Tian Hu failed. I heard he even tried to collude with the Liao people. My disciple, remember this: although we are rebelling, we cannot associate with foreign tribes, understand?"

Wang Gong Laofo also gave Fang La some pointers.

"Master, rest assured. I am not like Tian Hu. I would never do anything to grovel before a foreign race."

On this point, Fang La had absolute confidence in himself.

"Yes, that's good. With this mindset, our great cause can be accomplished!"

Old Buddha Wang nodded in satisfaction.

"Report! Master! Yesterday, a group of people arrived outside the city, looking travel-worn. They claimed to be from Hebei and wished to see you!"

Another junior officer ran in, bringing the latest news.

"From Hebei?"

Fang La and Wang Gong Laofo were both taken aback. Was it someone from Tian Hu's side?

"Who is it?"

Fang La asked.

"It's a woman, with nearly 20,000 men under her command, and quite a few leaders. She specifically asked to see you, the leader."

The subordinate replied.

"Did Tian Hu have female generals under his command?"

This time it was Fang La's turn to be surprised. How come he didn't know that Tian Hu had this ability?

Liangshan had female generals, but when did Tian Hu have a female general?

"That's what she said anyway... Master, should we see her?"

"Master, what do you think?"

Fang La frowned; he felt the situation was somewhat complicated.

"It should be the female general who ran away from Wang Qing's side at that time."

After thinking for a while, Old Buddha Wang really did think of someone.

"Back then, Wang Qing rose to power in Huaixi by relying on the influence of Duan Sanniang's family. Later, because of Tong Jiaoxiu, Wang Qing fell out with the Duan family and surrendered to the imperial court. Duan Sanniang's whereabouts became unknown. Now it seems that she should have gone to seek refuge with Tian Hu."

"Duan San Niang?"

After his master mentioned it, Fang La remembered, "Yes! There is such a person!"

"Master, shall we go see her? I have a feeling she's a bit of a jinx?"

Fang La was somewhat uncertain. After all, he was the leader of a sect, and he was quite sensitive to things like destiny.

“Go away. You are the ruler of Jiangnan, after all. She has come at this time and specifically asked to see you. It would be against the rules if you did not see her.”

Old Buddha Wang felt that Duan Sanniang had a bit of a jinx constitution. After all, the successive destruction of Wang Qing and Tian Hu's forces was already quite obvious proof. From the perspective of luck, Duan Sanniang was indeed a bit of a jinx.

However, if the Church of the Holy See, the world's largest church, were afraid to meet a woman because of something like this, people would laugh at them.

"Master, why don't you come with me?"

Fang La said he was a little scared to go alone.

Let's bring our master along, after all, our master is the most precious treasure of the sect!

Old Master Wang was silent for a moment, then turned the prayer beads in his hand and slowly said:

"Alright, I'll go with you..."