Transmigrating to the Song Dynasty: Water Margin Business Management

In the army, some generals grew increasingly dissatisfied with Tong Guan's actions. They gathered together and discussed it angrily.

"Tong Guan, such a muddle-headed fellow, refuses to listen to good advice and now even condones the villains Wang Fu and Sun Yong to frame General Lin Yue. It is truly disheartening!" a general said indignantly.

“Yes, we risked our lives on the front lines, only to be treated like this. How can we accept this?” another general chimed in.

The crowd grew increasingly agitated, and finally, someone raised their arm and shouted, "We can no longer sit idly by and wait to die! We must seek justice for General Lin Yue!"

As a result, these generals led a group of soldiers in a mutiny.

Upon learning of this, Tong Guan was greatly alarmed, but quickly calmed down. He urgently discussed the matter with Wang Fu and Sun Yong.

Tong Guan said with a gloomy face, "These guys actually dared to mutiny, they've really rebelled!"

Wang Fu's eyes darted around, and he said, "Sir, this might be a good opportunity to eliminate Lin Yue and his group."

Tong Guan looked at him with suspicion: "What do you mean by that?"

Sun Yong quickly chimed in, "Sir, think about it. They've instigated a mutiny, which is perfect for framing them with a charge of rebellion. And since Lin Yue has close ties with these generals, we can take this opportunity to wipe them all out in one fell swoop."

Tong Guan nodded slightly upon hearing this, but still had concerns: "Wouldn't doing this cause even greater unrest?"

Wang Fu quickly said, "Sir, as long as we act swiftly and control the situation, there won't be any problems. Moreover, we can appease the other soldiers, offer them benefits, and persuade them to stay out of this matter."

Tong Guan pondered for a moment and said, "Alright, let's do it your way."

With Tong Guan's permission, Wang Fu and Sun Yong immediately began their operation. They led their trusted troops to surround the camp where the mutinous generals were located.

Wang Fu shouted, "You dare to incite a rebellion! What is your crime?"

The mutinous generals glared angrily: "We are not rebelling, we are only acting for justice, to speak out for General Lin Yue!"

Sun Yong sneered, "Still dare to argue? Lord Tong has ordered that anyone involved in the mutiny be severely punished!"

The two sides were on the verge of a fight and the atmosphere was extremely tense.

Just then, Lin Yue arrived after receiving the news. Seeing the situation, he shouted, "Everyone, calm down! Don't act rashly!"

Upon seeing Lin Yue, the mutinous generals exclaimed, "General Lin, Tong Guan has acted unjustly! We can no longer tolerate this!"

Lin Yue said, "I understand everyone's feelings, but acting so impulsively will only make the situation more uncontrollable."

Taking the opportunity, Wang Fu said, "Lin Yue, you colluded with them and plotted rebellion. Your crime is unforgivable!"

Lin Yue glared at Wang Fu: "Don't you dare make false accusations!"

Tong Guan stepped forward and said, "Lin Yue, things have come to this, what else do you have to say?"

Lin Yue said, "Sir, the soldiers are only acting out of momentary anger, not out of genuine rebellion. I hope you will investigate this carefully."

Tong Guan sneered: "The evidence is conclusive, and you still want to exonerate them?"

Lin Yue said, "Sir, if we are to deal with this matter, we should find out the truth and not wrong the innocent."

Tong Guan, however, refused to listen to his explanation and ordered, "Take down Lin Yue and all these mutinous generals!"

The soldiers hesitated, not daring to step forward.

Upon seeing this, Tong Guan roared, "Anyone who disobeys will be punished as an accomplice!"

The soldiers had no choice but to take action.

Amidst the chaos, a veteran who had remained silent stepped forward and said, "Tong Guan, your incompetence and tyranny will inevitably lead to your downfall!"

Tong Guan roared, "Do you also want to rebel?"

The old general said, "We have risked our lives for the Song Dynasty, yet you treat us like this. This is an outrage against heaven and earth!"

For a time, morale among the soldiers was low, and the situation became even more chaotic.

In the Liao army's camp, Yelü Hong sat solemnly in the main seat, discussing the grand plan to attack the Song army with several generals.

The generals who participated in this discussion were Xiao Tu, Wanyan Lie, Tuoba Shan, and Dugu Yong.

Yelü Hong spoke first: "Gentlemen, we have just received news that a mutiny has broken out within the Song army. This is the perfect opportunity for us to attack."

Xiao Tu said, "General, I believe we should quickly assemble our troops and prepare sufficient provisions."

Wanyan Lie continued, "That's right, we can urgently allocate supplies from the rear to ensure that the army has no worries about supplies."

Yelü Hong nodded and said, "Alright, Xiao Tu, you are in charge of preparing the provisions and must complete it within three days."

Xiao Tu bowed and accepted the order.

Yelü Hong continued, "Wanyan Lie, lead five thousand elite troops to ambush the Song army in the valley east of their camp. The terrain there is treacherous, and if the Song army retreats, they are likely to pass through this area."

Wanyan Lie replied, "This subordinate obeys the order and will ensure that the Song army never returns."

Yelü Hong looked at Tuoba Shan: "Tuoba Shan, take three thousand cavalry, detour around the Song army's rear, and cut off their retreat."

Tuoba Shan clasped his hands and said, "General, rest assured, I will certainly not fail in my mission."

Yelü Hong finally said to Dugu Yong: "Dugu Yong, you will follow me to lead the main force to attack the Song army head-on, and we must defeat them in one fell swoop."

Dugu Yong shouted, "I am willing to follow the general to fight the enemy!"

Yelü Hong stood up, his gaze resolute: "This operation must be carried out in secrecy, without any leaks. Once everything is ready, we will launch a general offensive, leaving the Song army with no chance of escape!"

Several generals shouted in unison, "We will surely inflict a crushing defeat on the Song army!"

The camp was filled with a tense yet exciting atmosphere as the Liao soldiers made thorough preparations for the upcoming battle.

In the Liao camp, Yelü Hong and his generals had already discussed and decided to release false information to mislead the Song army.

"Tuoba Shan, send men to spread false intelligence, and make sure that Song scouts obtain it," Yelü Hong ordered.

Tuoba Shan accepted the order and left. Soon after, Song scouts, while patrolling the border, discovered several suspicious Liao soldiers. After a chase, they successfully captured one of them.

The scouts brought the man back to the Song army camp and handed him over to Tong Guan.

Tong Guan sat in his tent, scrutinizing the bound Liao soldiers before him, and asked, "Is the intelligence you relayed true?"

The soldier said tremblingly, "General, spare my life! I dare not lie. The Liao army is short of food and supplies, and there is internal discord. We are preparing to withdraw."

Tong Guan was skeptical and looked at the scout beside him: "Is the information you gathered accurate?"

The scout replied confidently, "General Tong, I have already investigated. The person captured this time escaped from within the Liao army, so what he said should be true."

Tong Guan was overjoyed, thinking that this was the perfect opportunity to catch the Liao army off guard.

However, Lin Yue, who was imprisoned at this time, shouted loudly in his cell: "General Tong, this is a treacherous plot by the Liao army. You must not believe it!"

Hearing Lin Yue's shouts, Tong Guan felt a surge of anger: "This Lin Yue, even now he's still talking nonsense."

He instructed Wang Fu and Sun Yong: "Keep a close eye on Lin Yue and those generals who are with him, and don't let them ruin my important plans."

Wang Fu said obsequiously, "General, don't worry, they won't escape."

Tong Guan began actively preparing for the military campaign, summoning his generals and deploying battle plans.

"Gentlemen, the Liao army is currently facing shortages of supplies and internal strife, which presents us with an excellent opportunity to defeat them in one fell swoop," Tong Guan said excitedly.

The generals all agreed, but one veteran general looked worried: "General, shouldn't we reconsider this matter? General Lin Yue is always cautious, and his words may have some merit."

Tong Guan glared at the old general: "Lin Yue has made a grave mistake, and his words are not to be trusted. This time, we will make sure that the Liao army never returns."

The veteran had no choice but to obey orders.

Tong Guan mobilized his troops, preparing to launch an attack. Lin Yue, in his prison cell, was extremely anxious. He said to the generals imprisoned with him, "The Liao army is cunning. Tong Guan's rash attack this time will surely fall into the enemy's trap."

One of the generals sighed, "It's a pity that Tong Guan didn't listen to your advice, General. Now we're trapped here and can't stop him."

Lin Yue pondered for a moment: "We must find a way to tell Tong Guan the truth. Even if it costs us our lives, we cannot allow the Song army to suffer heavy losses."

So Lin Yue and the others began trying to persuade the guards.

“Brother, we are all for the Song army. The Liao army must have a conspiracy. If we don’t inform General Tong Guan, the consequences will be unimaginable,” Lin Yue said.

The guards wavered, but were also afraid of Tong Guan's punishment.

Lin Yue continued, "If you can help deliver the message, you will save the lives of countless Song soldiers. This is a great achievement."

In the end, one of the soldiers was persuaded by Lin Yue to agree to report to Tong Guan.

However, Tong Guan was so engrossed in the fantasy of an imminent great victory that he couldn't hear the soldiers' reports at all.

"Nonsense! Lin Yue and the others fabricated these lies to escape punishment. Take them away!" Tong Guan shouted angrily.

The soldiers had no choice but to retreat.

Once the Song army had assembled, Tong Guan gave the order, and the army marched towards the Liao army.

Meanwhile, Yelü Hong had already made ample preparations within the Liao Kingdom's camp.

"Once the Song army enters the ambush, listen to my command and annihilate them in one fell swoop," Yelü Hong said.

Unaware of their surroundings, the Song army walked step by step into the Liao army's trap.

By the time Tong Guan realized something was wrong, it was already too late.

"Oh no, we've fallen into a trap!" Tong Guan cried out in alarm.

But at this moment, shouts of battle arose all around, and the Liao army surged in like a tide.

The Song army was thrown into chaos and suffered heavy casualties.

Yelü Hong personally led his troops to block Tong Guan's path, shouting loudly, "Tong Guan, where do you think you're going? Today is your death day!"

Tong Guan's face turned deathly pale, and he was in a panic, about to dismount and surrender. Just then, a battle cry rang out in the distance. Zhao Tianming, Wu Yong, and Shi Xiu led the Liangshan heroes' troops in a whirlwind attack.

Zhao Tianming brandished his spear and shouted, "Tong Guan, don't be afraid! The heroes of Liangshan are here to help you!"

Wu Yong gently waved his feather fan, his eyes revealing wisdom and decisiveness: "Liao army, don't be so arrogant! Today, I'll show you the might of Liangshan!"

Shi Xiu took the lead and was incredibly brave, instantly charging into the Liao army's ranks.

The Liangshan heroes were all brave and fearless, each one capable of taking on ten men, instantly disrupting the Liao army's formation. Yelü Hong was greatly alarmed upon seeing this, never expecting such a formidable force to appear out of nowhere.

When Tong Guan saw that reinforcements had arrived, a glimmer of hope was rekindled, and he quickly ordered the Song army to reorganize their resistance.

The Liangshan heroes, in coordination with the Song army, engaged in a fierce battle with the Liao army. The battlefield was filled with the glint of swords and the deafening shouts of battle.

Yelü Hong knew the situation was dire; if they continued to fight, victory would be difficult. He gritted his teeth and ordered, "Withdraw!"

The Liao army began to gradually retreat.

Seeing this, Zhao Tianming shouted, "Chase them! We can't let them escape so easily!"

The Liangshan heroes and the Song army pursued their victory, inflicting considerable losses on the Liao army.