Transmigrating to the Song Dynasty: Water Margin Business Management

The atmosphere in Zhao Tianming's home was heavy and tense. Wu Yong stood in the hall, gently waving a folding fan, his gaze firm and composed.

"Brothers, this rescue of Instructor Lin requires careful planning. We must not act rashly," Wu Yong said slowly.

"Master Wu, please tell us quickly, what should we do?" Li Kui shouted impatiently.

Wu Yong smiled slightly and said, "According to Brother Li Jun, Instructor Lin was captured because he fell into Gao Qiu's trap. Gao Qiu will definitely keep Instructor Lin under strict guard, waiting for his fate. If we try to break him out of prison, it will not only be extremely difficult, but we will also easily alert him."

Everyone nodded, waiting for Wu Yong to continue.

Wu Yong walked to the map and pointed to a spot, saying, "This is the only route Gao Qiu's army can take to transport supplies. We can set up an ambush here, pretending to rob the supplies. Once the enemy is in disarray, we can spread the word that Liangshan has divided its forces into several groups to attack Gao Qiu's camp. Gao Qiu is naturally suspicious and will definitely divide his forces to defend. At this time, we can send a small team of elite soldiers, disguised, to infiltrate Gao Qiu's camp and find where Instructor Lin is being held."

"Then what should we do after we find Instructor Lin?" Wu Song asked.

A glint of wisdom flashed in Wu Yong's eyes: "Once we pinpoint Instructor Lin's location, we'll use a coded signal to notify the brothers waiting outside. At the same time, we'll create chaos within the camp, setting fires as a signal. Then, the main force will launch a full-scale attack and rescue Instructor Lin amidst the confusion."

Song Jiang said, "This plan is excellent, but we must proceed with caution to ensure that nothing goes wrong."

Wu Yong nodded and said, "Brother, don't worry. I have arranged for Brother Shi Qian to infiltrate Gao Qiu's camp in advance to scout the terrain and the enemy's deployment. In addition, the three Ruan brothers will lead their navy to ambush in the nearby waterways to prevent the enemy from escaping by water."

Zhao Tianming clasped his hands and said, "Brother Song, Brother Lu, Brother Lin Chong has been captured. I, Zhao Tianming, am willing to lead a team of brothers and risk our lives to rescue him!"

Song Jiang stepped forward, patted Zhao Tianming on the shoulder, and said earnestly, "Brother Tianming, your loyalty is admirable, but this journey will surely be fraught with danger. You must be careful."

Lu Junyi also said, "Brother Tianming, Gao Qiu is treacherous and cunning; we must not underestimate him."

Zhao Tianming's gaze was firm as he resolutely declared, "Brothers, rest assured, I, Zhao Tianming, will certainly not fail in my mission!"

Meanwhile, Gao Yanei and Wang Zhiqiang, Gao Qiu's lackeys, were secretly gathering intelligence on the movements of Liangshan.

"Have you found out clearly? Are those bandits from Liangshan going to rescue someone?" Gao Yanei asked Wang Zhiqiang anxiously.

Wang Zhiqiang nodded and bowed, saying, "Young master, I have heard the truth. I heard that someone named Zhao Tianming is bringing men to rescue Lin Chong."

A sinister smile appeared on Gao Yanei's face: "Hmph, they actually dared to walk right into our trap. Go tell Father quickly so he can make preparations."

Wang Zhiqiang quickly replied, "Yes, sir, I'll go right away."

Upon learning the news, Gao Qiu paced back and forth in his tent, pondering a countermeasure.

"Those Liangshan bandits dare to come to rescue people! I will make sure they never leave alive!" Gao Qiu said viciously.

He immediately summoned his generals, deployed troops, and strengthened defenses.

"Deploy additional sentries along key routes. Report immediately if any Liangshan bandits are spotted," Gao Qiu ordered.

"Yes!" the generals replied in unison.

Gao Yanei suggested, "Father, why don't we set a trap and annihilate them when they come to rescue us?"

Gao Qiu nodded slightly: "Yes, this plan is feasible. Send men to ambush around where Lin Chong is being held, and catch Zhao Tianming and the others off guard when they arrive."

At this time, Zhao Tianming was leading his brothers to set off from Liangshan.

"Brothers, in this rescue of Brother Lin Chong, we must all work together to save him and drive back the enemy!" Zhao Tianming shouted.

"We are willing to go through fire and water with Brother Zhao!" the crowd shouted in unison.

However, what they didn't know was that a huge crisis was waiting for them.

Zhao Tianming led the Liangshan heroes in a fierce charge through Gao Qiu's camp. However, despite their bravery and fearlessness, Gao Qiu's ambush troops were numerous and well-trained, and the Liangshan heroes gradually found themselves in a predicament.

Standing on high ground, Gao Yanei laughed triumphantly: "Bandits of Liangshan, today is your burial ground!" His voice was particularly jarring in the chaotic battlefield.

Zhao Tianming's eyes widened in fury as he charged towards Gao Yanei, shouting, "You dog, prepare to die!" But enemy soldiers surged forward like a tide, blocking his path.

Just then, a mysterious figure appeared on one side of the battlefield. This person was none other than Gao Qiu's strategist, Wu Feng. He was dressed in a black robe, held a staff, and his eyes gleamed with an eerie light.

Wu Feng muttered incantations, then suddenly waved his staff, and a cloud of black smoke instantly billowed out. The Liangshan heroes felt an immense pressure bearing down on them, and their movements immediately slowed.

"What kind of sorcery is this!" exclaimed one of the Liangshan heroes.

Amidst the smoke, enemy soldiers seized the opportunity to launch an even fiercer attack. The Liangshan heroes, having to contend with both the enemy's swords and the mysterious magic, gradually found themselves overwhelmed.

Zhao Tianming was extremely anxious. He knew that if things continued like this, not only would they fail to rescue Lin Chong, but they would also be trapped in a desperate situation. He desperately brandished his long sword, trying to break through the eerie smoke.

"Brothers, don't panic, charge with me!" Zhao Tianming shouted, trying to calm the troops.

But Wu Feng's sorcery grew increasingly powerful, and a hideous face began to appear faintly from within the black smoke, lunging towards the Liangshan heroes. The heroes were startled, and their formation began to crumble.

Taking advantage of the situation, the enemy intensified their attack, and the casualties among the Liangshan heroes continued to rise.

Zhao Tianming was extremely anxious and searched everywhere for the place where Lin Chong was being held. Just then, several enemy generals seized the opportunity and attacked Zhao Tianming together.

Zhao Tianming dodged and weaved, fighting back with all his might. But under the influence of the sorcery, his movements gradually became sluggish, and in a moment of carelessness, he was stabbed in the shoulder by a general's spear.

"Brother Zhao!" the Liangshan heroes around him exclaimed.

Zhao Tianming gritted his teeth and endured the pain, slashing at the general with his sword, forcing him back. But at this moment, more enemy soldiers surrounded him, and Zhao Tianming was trapped in a tight encirclement.

"Today is your death day!" an enemy general said viciously, swinging his sword at Zhao Tianming.

Zhao Tianming mustered his strength and fought back with all his might. Just when he was about to give up, several Liangshan heroes rushed over and rescued him from the encirclement.

"Hurry, Brother Zhao, we can't rescue Instructor Lin!" a hero shouted.

Zhao Tianming gazed in the direction where Lin Chong was imprisoned, his eyes filled with resentment, but he also understood that the situation was beyond redemption.

"Withdraw!" Zhao Tianming reluctantly gave the order.

The Liangshan heroes fought and retreated, appearing utterly disheveled under the influence of witchcraft and sorcery. Many of them bore wounds, their clothes stained crimson with blood.

Seeing the Liangshan heroes retreat, Wu Feng waved his staff again, and a powerful force knocked several of the lagging heroes to the ground.

"Don't worry about me, you all go!" one of the wounded heroes shouted.

Zhao Tianming was heartbroken, but he knew he couldn't hesitate any longer. He could only lead the remaining heroes and desperately escape Gao Qiu's camp.

The rescue attempt ended in failure. The Liangshan heroes not only failed to rescue Lin Chong but also suffered heavy losses. Zhao Tianming was also seriously wounded in the battle, filled with anger and self-blame.

Back at their lodgings, everyone was filled with gloom and despair.

"It's all that witch doctor's sorcery's fault, otherwise we would definitely have been able to rescue Instructor Lin!" one of the heroes said angrily.

Zhao Tianming, pale-faced, lay on the bed and said, "It's my fault for being incompetent. I failed to complete the mission and caused so many injuries to my brothers."

Song Jiang comforted him, saying, "Brother Tianming, it's not your fault. Gao Qiu is too treacherous. We'll think about it carefully and we'll definitely be able to find a way to rescue Brother Lin Chong."

But everyone knew that the rescue would be even more difficult. Lin Chong remained trapped in Gao Qiu's hands, his fate unknown.

The heroes, having just experienced the failed rescue of Lin Chong, were either seriously injured or looked dejected. Zhao Tianming lay on the bed, his face pale, his eyes filled with resentment and anger.

Wu paced back and forth, his brow furrowed, trying to calm everyone down.

"Brothers, don't be too discouraged. Although this rescue was unsuccessful, Liangshan will remember your bravery and fearlessness." Wu Yong's voice was calm and firm.

Wu Song slammed his fist on the table and roared, "That treacherous Gao Qiu is too cunning, and that sorcery of Wu Feng is simply impossible to guard against!"

The crowd echoed their sentiments, filled with righteous indignation.

Wu Yong sighed and said, "This time, I underestimated Wu Feng. I didn't know he had such powerful sorcery, which caused my brothers to suffer a great loss."

At this moment, the hall fell silent, and everyone looked at Wu Yong, waiting for him to continue.

Wu Yong's gaze was firm as he continued, "To deal with this Wu Feng, we are afraid our current strength is insufficient. But let's not forget that we in Liangshan still have Daoist Gongsun Sheng. His magical powers are extremely high, and he will surely be able to break Wu Feng's sorcery."

A glimmer of hope flashed in everyone's eyes.

"Master Gongsun Sheng is traveling far away. We must send someone to invite him back to Liangshan as soon as possible so that we can discuss a strategy to defeat the enemy," Wu Yong continued.

“I am willing to go and invite Daoist Gongsun Sheng!” Dai Zong stepped forward.

Wu Yong nodded approvingly: "Good, but the journey is long, so be sure to proceed with caution."

Dai Zong clasped his hands in a fist and said, "Don't worry, Scholar Wu, I will certainly not fail in my mission!"

Wu Yong then looked at everyone: "Before Master Gongsun Sheng returns, let's all conserve our energy and reorganize our troops. Once the Master returns, we'll make further plans and make sure we rescue Brother Lin Chong!"

Everyone responded in unison: "Yes!"

Wu Yong walked to Zhao Tianming's bedside and said softly, "Brother Tianming, take good care of yourself and don't be anxious. With the help of Daoist Gongsun Sheng, I believe we will succeed."

Zhao Tianming gripped Wu Yong's hand tightly, his eyes filled with determination: "Scholar Wu, it's all thanks to you that the situation was stabilized this time. I only hope to rescue Brother Lin Chong as soon as possible and avenge our humiliation!"

Wu Yong patted Zhao Tianming on the shoulder, then turned around to continue discussing the follow-up matters with the other heroes.

Although Liangshan suffered a setback, the fighting spirit of the people did not diminish. They were all waiting for Gongsun Sheng's return and preparing to face the next, even more intense battle.