Reborn in Liangshan: I built the strongest lineup

"Lord He!"

"Song, the clerk."

He Tao, the envoy in charge of arresting criminals from the Three Capitals, led the troops from Jizhou to join forces with the troops from Yuncheng. They were waiting for another army to arrive.

This time, each side sent 1000 men, making up a total of 2,000 men in four battalions.

Then He Tao felt it wasn't safe enough, so he temporarily applied to his superior, the governor of Jizhou, to borrow 1000 men from another state, so that he could make up an army of 3000!

I think 3000 men are enough to deal with a bandit from the watery marshes!

Moreover, the state from which he borrowed troops was no ordinary state.

He is the elder brother of Consort Murong, and the governor of Qingzhou, Murong Yanda!

This Prefect Murong is of average ability. Relying on being the brother of Consort Murong and taking advantage of his sister's influence, he runs rampant in Qingzhou, harming innocent people, deceiving his colleagues, and doing all sorts of evil deeds.

But he was also someone who liked to claim credit. In order to make his sister look good, he would try to claim credit for everything.

As soon as he heard that there was a chance to gain merit by helping out in Jeju, he immediately sent over his strongest lineup without hesitation!

The agreement was to borrow 1000 people, but Prefect Murong gave 1500 people instead!

A full-scale cavalry battalion (one battalion of 400 men from the imperial cavalry and one battalion of 500 men from the Liangshan cavalry), plus two infantry battalions with over-strength!

The leading general was none other than the commander of the Qingzhou Commandery, who was in charge of the troops of the prefecture. He was a native of Kaizhou behind the mountain, surnamed Qin, and his given name was Ming.

Because of his impatient personality and thunderous voice, he was known as Thunderbolt by his fellow soldiers.

Qin Ming was highly skilled in martial arts, and his ancestors were military officers. He was adept at wielding a 56-pound long-handled iron mace! When he charged on horseback, almost no one could stop him!

He also brought his deputy general, who was also his apprentice, Huang Xin, the military commander of Qingzhou, nicknamed "Suppressor of Three Mountains".

"Lord He, this time, we need to work together, otherwise we will definitely suffer the consequences."

The short, dark-skinned Song Jiang, followed by Zhu Tong and Lei Heng, wearing a red cloak, stood in front of the 1000 men of Yuncheng, looking somewhat comical.

"Don't worry, this time we not only have our own forces, but also reinforcements from Prefect Murong of Qingzhou. Look, they've arrived too. Go and greet them."

He Tao was accompanied by Wang Lun, but Wang Lun didn't say much at the moment; his current role was somewhat like that of a strategist.

"Commander Qin, thank you all for coming to our aid this time!"

He Tao adopted a humble attitude. Although Qin Ming was just a commander, he must be quite extraordinary to be a favorite of Prefect Murong.

"You're overthinking it. We're here to suppress bandits. Just tell me how to fight and where to attack!"

Truly worthy of Thunderbolt! With that aura and that volume, who wouldn't take notice?

"However, I entrust the provisions and supplies of my brothers in Qingzhou to you, is that alright?"

"Yes, yes, Commander, don't worry, we're all ready!"

"Yes, yes, Commander Qin, you are highly skilled in martial arts. You just need to stop the bandit leader who is going up the mountain. Leave the rest to us!"

He Tao held Qin Ming's skills in high esteem.

In his view, his entire Jeju Island wouldn't produce another Qin Ming in a hundred years anyway.

To rise to the position of Grand Commander of a prefecture in the Song Dynasty, this person must have been incredibly capable!

Do you have any tactics?

Although Qin Ming was not the commander-in-chief this time, as the military commander of a province, he was used to asking about tactics.

"This one……"

He Tao looked at Wang Lun, since he was in charge of the Jizhou side of this joint attack on Liangshan, and he said he knew the route to Liangshan.

"Reporting to the commander, we need to board the boat first, cross that large marsh, and then we can go up the mountain to challenge them. Once we cross the marsh, those Liangshan people are nothing but clay chickens and earthen dogs, especially their stronghold's fortifications, which are extremely vulnerable. And those bandit leaders are utter trash..."

Wang Lun spoke eloquently, which made Qin Ming's expression turn somewhat unpleasant.

What is this guy talking about? It sounds like he's swearing.

"Please forgive me, Commander Qin. This is my newly appointed clerk from Jizhou. He was originally captured and taken to Liangshan for a period of time, but later escaped, so he harbors great resentment towards Liangshan."

"Oh, no wonder you're familiar with the terrain; you've been up there before."

Huang Xin curled his lip. Jeju Island is such a bad place. Why does it take just anyone?

"Lord Qin, I am Song Jiang, courtesy name Gongming. I greet you, Commander."

"you are?"

Looking at the short, dark-skinned man in front of him, Qin Ming suddenly felt inexplicably irritated.

I really want to smash this guy over the head with a stick!

"I am the clerk of Yuncheng, and also the commander of Yuncheng in this battle."

Song Jiang had a big smile on his face, and wrinkles appeared at the corners of his eyes.

"Is there no one else in Yuncheng? Why send a mere clerk to be the commander?"

Qin Ming looked incredulous.

Even if things are really bad, shouldn't we at least send out the head constable from the county seat?

"I am glad to inform you, sir, that these two are captains of my Yuncheng County. However, due to the magistrate's illness, I, Song, have been appointed as the commander. I hope that you will give me your guidance this time."

Qin Ming felt extremely uncomfortable looking at Song Jiang, who was constantly trying to get close to him.

He was straightforward and intolerant of any wrongdoing. Song Jiang's behavior made him think that this guy was very unreliable.

Is this guy addicted to using connections?

"Who is my master? You, a mere clerk, dare to be promoted?"

Huang Xin came out and rebuked Song Jiang: "If there is no one in Yuncheng who is capable of great things, then they should stay put and not launch such a large-scale operation!"

"A mere clerk appointed as a commander? This is the first time I've seen such a thing in all these years!"

Huang Xin was the military commander of a large prefecture, and his status far exceeded that of Song Jiang and others. Although his insults were harsh, Song Jiang did not dare to talk back and instead continued to smile obsequiously.

This attitude made Qin Ming even more unhappy.

The expressions of the two superiors made Lei Heng somewhat uncomfortable. He admired Song Jiang, so this time he spoke up to support Song Jiang.

"My two superiors, Brother Gongming, although your official rank is low, you are still well-known in the martial arts world! He is generous and righteous, and is known as Timely Rain in the martial arts world..."

"I don't care what he is in the martial arts world. In officialdom, he's just a clerk. What timely help? What generous and righteous person? How much wealth can a clerk's salary afford to make him generous?"

Huang Xin interrupted Lei Heng directly and asked a potentially disastrous question.

"My lord, my little reputation is nothing to mention. As for being generous and righteous, that's just the way my friends in the martial arts world are. I just have some assets at home."

Song Jiang waved to Lei Heng to shut up, then continued to smile obsequiously at Huang Xin.

"Huang Xin, let's go, go and reorganize the troops."

At this moment, Qin Ming, who had watched the performance from the sidelines, stopped Huang Xin.

He could tell that this clerk, though not a high-ranking official, seemed to have good skills and came from a very wealthy family. He could easily manipulate and suppress the two local constables with his every move. Dealing with this kind of person required extra caution!

Otherwise, the consequences will be dire!

"You people from Yuncheng, just mind your own business and don't hold us back."

Qin Ming had no intention of saying much. Instead, he rode away, already regretting taking on this job.

"Take care, Commander. When you come to Yuncheng next time, I'll treat you to a proper chat."

Song Jiang continued to shamelessly pester Qin Ming, but Qin Ming pretended not to hear him.

Hopefully, the battle at Liangshan will end soon!

Let's finish this fight as soon as possible and leave this place, otherwise this guy named Song Jiang might cause trouble later.

Years of life-and-death experience told Qin Ming that if he followed Song Jiang this time, nothing good would come of it!