Transmigrating to the Song Dynasty: Water Margin Business Management

Just as the Liangshan heroes were about to subdue the ninjas, the leader of the ninjas suddenly began chanting incantations and rapidly forming hand seals. In an instant, thick smoke billowed up from all around, with strange lights shimmering within it.

"Oh no, this is ninjutsu! Everyone be careful!" Lu Zhishen shouted a warning.

But it was too late. When the smoke cleared, the ninjas, along with Li Yi, had vanished without a trace.

"Damn it! They got away!" Wu Song angrily brandished his dagger, his eyes wide open.

The heroes of Liangshan were filled with righteous indignation and wished they could tear those ninjas to pieces immediately.

"What should we do? Brother Li Yi has been kidnapped!" Zhu Tong said anxiously.

Song Jiang's expression was solemn. After a moment of contemplation, he said, "Everyone, don't panic. Calm down first."

At this moment, Li Yi, held hostage by the ninjas, was filled with anger and resentment, but he knew he could not simply give in.

"You wicked Japanese traitors, don't even think about making me submit!" Li Yi roared.

The ninjas ignored him and simply carried him away quickly into the distance.

Li Yi secretly plotted how to escape, when he suddenly remembered that he still had evidence of Gao Ke's crimes hidden in his arms.

"Even if I, Li Yi, cannot escape today, I will definitely hand over this evidence to the heroes of Liangshan, so that Gao Ke's crimes will be exposed to the world!" Li Yi made up his mind.

Taking advantage of the ninjas' inattention, Li Yi quietly took the evidence out of his pocket.

When the ninjas brought Li Yi to a secluded place, Li Yi took advantage of their unpreparedness and struggled to break free from their restraints.

"Trying to run? Not so easy!" The ninjas surrounded them again.

Li Yi knew he could not escape, but he was fearless and engaged in a final, desperate battle with the ninjas.

Despite Li Yi's best efforts, he was ultimately outnumbered and suffered multiple injuries.

"Even if I die, I will not let you succeed!" Li Yi used his last bit of strength to throw away the evidence of Gao Ke's crimes.

Fortunately, this evidence was found by the Liangshan heroes who came looking for it.

"It's Brother Li Yi's voice!" Lin Chong said.

The crowd rushed towards the sound and found Li Yi lying on the ground, covered in wounds.

"Brother Li Yi!" Song Jiang cried out in grief.

Li Yi, clinging to his last breath, looked at Song Jiang and said, "Brother Song, the evidence of Gao Ke's crimes is here. We must bring him to justice and inform the Emperor..." After saying this, Li Yi fainted.

"Brother Li Yi, rest assured, we will definitely get justice for you!" Song Jiang said through gritted teeth.

The Liangshan heroes brought Li Yi back to their stronghold and quickly sought out An Daoquan to treat him.

“Brother Li Yi’s injuries are too severe. Whether he can wake up or not depends on his fate,” An Daoquan said.

Song Jiang clutched the incriminating evidence that Li Yi had given them tightly, his heart filled with grief and indignation.

"Brothers, we cannot let Brother Li Yi suffer in vain. We must inform the Emperor of this matter as soon as possible!" Song Jiang said.

"Brother, let me go!" Dai Zong stepped forward.

"Alright, Brother Dai Zong, I'm entrusting this matter to you. Make sure to deliver this evidence safely so that His Majesty knows about Gao Ke's crimes!" Song Jiang instructed.

Dai Zong nodded, and carrying the evidence, he used his superhuman speed to rush towards the capital.

The Liangshan heroes anxiously awaited news in their stronghold, while also strengthening their defenses against another attack by the ninjas and Gao Ke.

Gao Ke was hurriedly led by the ninjas to a secluded valley. Surrounded by mountains and lush trees, it was difficult for ordinary people to find.

Gao Ke was in a sorry state, his clothes stained with blood and dust. He was panting heavily, his eyes filled with fear and anxiety.

Just as he caught his breath, a soft footstep sounded. Gao Ke looked up nervously and saw a figure slowly emerge from the shadows. It was none other than Jiao Hen Jingchun.

He was dressed in a long black robe embroidered with mysterious patterns. He had an enigmatic smile on his face and his eyes were sinister and cunning.

When Gao Ke saw Jingchun's heel, it was as if a drowning person had grasped a lifeline. He hurriedly struggled to his feet and staggered forward to meet her.

"Brother Jingchun, you've finally arrived! I almost lost my life!" Gao Ke said, his voice trembling.

With a gentle wave of his hand, Jingchun dismissed the ninjas.

"Lord Gao, look at the state you're in now, you're utterly pathetic," said Jingchun with a hint of sarcasm.

Gao Ke's face flushed red and then turned pale, but he couldn't care less about that at the moment. He said urgently, "Brother Jingchun, I am very grateful for your help this time. I will definitely repay you handsomely in the future. But right now, how should we deal with this situation?"

Jingchun walked to a large rock, sat down leisurely, and gestured for Gao Ke to come over as well.

"Lord Gao, don't rush. We need to sort out our thoughts and make a good plan first," said Jiaogen Jingchun.

Gao Ke quickly moved closer, looking at Jingchun's heels with anticipation.

Jiao Hen Jingchun narrowed his eyes slightly and said in a low voice, "The Liangshan people now have evidence of your crimes and are preparing to present it to the Emperor. We must find a way to stop them."

Upon hearing this, Gao Ke's face turned even paler. "What should I do? If His Majesty finds out about my crimes, then I..."

Heel Jingchun interrupted him, "Lord Gao, there's no need to panic. I've already arranged for men to ambush them on their inevitable route. Once they appear, we'll seize the evidence and silence them all."

A hint of hesitation flashed in Gao Ke's eyes, "Wouldn't doing this be too risky? What if we fail..."

Hen Jingchun snorted coldly, "Lord Gao, there is no way out now. If you don't want to be disgraced and have your whole family executed, you must harden your heart."

Gao Ke gritted his teeth and said, "Alright, I'll follow Brother Jingchun's arrangements."

Jingchun continued, "Not only that, we also need to create public opinion in the court, slandering the Liangshan people as a group of traitors attempting to overthrow the court. We want to make the emperor suspicious and disgusted with them."

Gao Ke nodded. "I can do that. I still have some connections in the court."

Jiaogen Jingchun smiled slightly, "Very good. In addition, we need to send someone to infiltrate Liangshan, sow discord among them, make them suspicious of each other, and throw them into disarray."

Gao Ke frowned. "That may not be easy. The people of Liangshan are all loyal and supportive of each other. It may be difficult to sow discord among them."

Jingchun said mysteriously, "Master Gao, you don't know this. Although Liangshan seems united, there are many people with different thoughts. As long as we seize their weaknesses and spread some rumors, such as that so-and-so covets the position of chieftain or that so-and-so embezzles property, we will definitely make them suspicious."

Gao Ke suddenly realized, "Brother Jingchun's plan is truly brilliant!"

Jiaogen Jingchun stood up and patted Gao Ke on the shoulder. “Lord Gao, as long as our plan succeeds, we will not only eliminate Liangshan, this major threat, but you will also be able to continue to wield great influence in the court.”

A glint of greed flashed in Gao Ke's eyes. "I'm entirely relying on Brother Jingchun."

Jingchun gazed into the distance, murmuring to himself, "This world will eventually be ours..."

At that moment, a cool breeze blew through the valley, rustling the leaves, as if foreshadowing a larger conspiracy about to unfold.

Gao Ke said urgently to Jing Chun, "Brother Jing Chun, I have a very close relationship with the Liao Kingdom. In the current situation, I can use my friendship with them to get them to launch an invasion. Emperor Huizong of Song is already worried about the border troubles, and he will definitely be thrown into disarray. He won't have the mind to care about my crimes."

Jiaogen Jingchun's eyes lit up, and he said, "This plan is brilliant! But how can we ensure that the Liao Kingdom will send troops to help?"

Gao Ke smiled sinisterly: "I have promised them great benefits, and they have long coveted the wealth of the Song Dynasty. If I promise them even more, they will surely be tempted."

Jiaogen Jingchun nodded slightly: "But this matter needs to be planned carefully, and we must not let the news leak out."

Gao Ke patted his chest and assured him, "Don't worry, I will arrange this matter properly and make sure that the Liao army marches south without anyone noticing."

After pondering for a moment, Jiaogen Jingchun said, "Even if the Liao Kingdom sends troops, the imperial court may still mobilize troops to resist. We still need to arrange personnel in the court to disrupt the troop deployment."

Gao Ke chimed in, "That's right. My cronies in the court will come in handy now. Let them spread rumors and mislead Emperor Huizong's decisions."

Jiaogen Jingchun smiled with satisfaction: "In this way, the great undertaking can be accomplished. Once the situation becomes chaotic, we can take the opportunity to seize control of the entire situation."

Gao Ke's eyes were filled with greed and ambition: "At that time, this world will be ours."

The two exchanged a smile, as if victory was in sight.

Gao Ke said urgently to Jing Chun, "Brother Jing Chun, I have a very close relationship with the Liao Kingdom. Back then, in my trade with the Liao Kingdom, I deliberately befriended many of their powerful figures. Now, given the current situation, I am confident that I can persuade them to launch an invasion."

Jiao Hen Jingchun frowned slightly, a hint of doubt in his eyes: "Lord Gao, although you have some connections with the Liao Kingdom, this matter of launching an invasion is not something that can be easily accomplished."

Gao Ke revealed a confident smile: "Brother Jingchun, you are unaware of this. The Liao Kingdom has long coveted the rich lands of our Great Song. I have hinted many times that if they take any action, I can secure even greater benefits for them afterward. Now, as long as I make another solemn promise, they will surely be tempted."

With her arms crossed, Jingchun pondered for a moment before asking, "What kind of benefits does Lord Gao intend to offer?"

Gao Ke leaned closer to Jing Chun's feet and lowered his voice, saying, "I intend to promise that once the Liao Kingdom successfully invades, I will assist them in acquiring a large amount of gold, silver, and grain supplies. Furthermore, I will provide them with intelligence on our dynasty's military deployments, giving them a significant advantage on the battlefield."

Jiao Hen Jingchun's heart skipped a beat: "Lord Gao, this is extremely risky. If the court finds out, it's a crime punishable by the extermination of nine generations of one's family!"

Gao Ke snorted coldly: "I've been forced into a corner. If I don't fight back, I'll die sooner or later. As long as our plan is meticulous, who can do anything to us after it's done?"

After a moment of silence, Jingchun slowly said, "Lord Gao, since you have made up your mind, I can only give you my full support. But we must be extremely careful in this matter, or we will be doomed if we make the slightest mistake."

Gao Ke gripped Jing Chun's arm tightly: "Brother Jing Chun, rest assured, if you need help, whether it's money or supplies, I can find a way to raise them. Even if you need people, my cronies in the court will definitely do their best to help."

Jiaogen Jingchun nodded slightly: "Then how does Lord Gao plan to communicate with the Liao Kingdom and arrange this matter?"

A sly glint flashed in Gao Ke's eyes: "I have arranged for a trusted confidant to disguise himself as a merchant and carry my secret letter to the Liao Kingdom. The letter details our plans and promises."

Jiaogen Jingchun said worriedly, "There are many checkpoints along the way. If the secret letter is intercepted, all our efforts will be in vain."

Gao Ke smiled confidently: "My trusted confidant is extremely clever and knows about many secret passages. In addition, I have arranged for people to meet him along the way to ensure that nothing goes wrong."

Jiaogen Jingchun sighed, "I hope everything goes as Lord Gao predicted and that we can successfully bring about the Liao Kingdom's uprising."

Gao Ke gazed resolutely into the distance: "Hmph, as long as the Liao army presses in, Emperor Huizong of Song will be overwhelmed with worries and won't have the mind to investigate my crimes. At that time, it will be the perfect opportunity for us to turn the tables!"