Transmigrating to the Song Dynasty: Water Margin Business Management

Upon learning that Pang Wanchun and Pang Qiuxia had fallen into Gao Qiu's hands, Zhao Tianming was extremely anxious, pacing back and forth in the room like an ant on a hot pan.

"What should we do? That old scoundrel Gao Qiu is ruthless and vicious. My brother and sister are probably in grave danger in his hands," Zhao Tianming said anxiously.

Wu Yong, Shi Jin, Shi Xiu, and others quickly gathered together to discuss countermeasures.

Wu Yong frowned, pondered for a moment, and then said, "Brother Tianming, don't be anxious. We need to stay calm. Gao Qiu kidnapped the Pang siblings simply to blackmail us into giving up exposing his crimes. But we must not back down because of this."

Shi Jin, being impatient, shouted, "Then let's lead our men straight to Gao Qiu's residence and rescue the brother and sister!"

Shi Xiu quickly shook his head: "We must not be reckless. Gao Qiu's mansion is heavily guarded. If we act rashly, we will not only fail to rescue anyone, but we may also alert the enemy."

Wu Yong continued his analysis: "We need to send someone to secretly investigate the situation at Gao Qiu's residence, find out the exact location where the Pang siblings are being held, and Gao Qiu's defensive deployment."

Zhao Tianming nodded and said, "This plan is feasible. So, who should we send?"

Shi Xiu stepped forward: "I, Shi Xiu, am willing to go. My lightness skill is excellent, and I will not be easily detected."

After everyone had made their decision, Shi Xiu took advantage of the night to quietly sneak into the vicinity of Gao Qiu's residence.

However, Gao Qiu was prepared and increased patrols around the mansion. Shi Xiu tried to approach several times but was almost discovered each time.

On the other side, Zhao Tianming and the others were anxiously waiting for news of Shi Xiu.

"Why hasn't Brother Shi Xiu returned yet? Could something have gone wrong?" Zhao Tianming asked worriedly.

Wu Yong comforted him, saying, "Brother Tianming, please calm down. Brother Shixiu is highly skilled in martial arts and will surely be able to turn danger into safety."

Finally, just before dawn, Shi Xiu returned, utterly exhausted.

"How is the situation?" everyone asked anxiously.

Shi Xiu, panting heavily, said, "That Gao Qiu is indeed cunning. His mansion is heavily guarded. It took me a lot of effort to find out that the Pang siblings are imprisoned in a dungeon in the backyard, surrounded by many skilled guards."

Zhao Tianming clenched his fist: "No matter what, we must rescue them."

Wu Yong said, "We need to formulate a comprehensive plan and cannot act blindly."

When Zhao Tianming learned that Pang Wanchun and Pang Qiuxia had fallen into Gao Qiu's hands, he was extremely anxious and paced back and forth in the room like an ant on a hot pan.

"What should we do? That old scoundrel Gao Qiu is ruthless and vicious. My brother and sister are probably in grave danger in his hands," Zhao Tianming said anxiously.

Wu Yong, Shi Jin, Shi Xiu, and others quickly gathered together to discuss countermeasures.

Wu Yong frowned, pondered for a moment, and then said, "Brother Tianming, don't be anxious. We need to stay calm. Gao Qiu kidnapped the Pang siblings simply to blackmail us into giving up exposing his crimes. But we must not back down because of this."

Shi Jin, being impatient, shouted, "Then let's lead our men straight to Gao Qiu's residence and rescue the brother and sister!"

Shi Xiu quickly shook his head: "We must not be reckless. Gao Qiu's mansion is heavily guarded. If we act rashly, we will not only fail to rescue anyone, but we may also alert the enemy."

Wu Yong continued his analysis: "We need to send people to secretly investigate the situation at Gao Qiu's residence, to find out the exact location where the Pang siblings are being held, and Gao Qiu's defensive deployment. I already have a plan, and we can send our three shrewd brothers, Dai Zong, Yan Qing, and Shi Qian, to carry it out separately."

Everyone looked at Wu Yong, waiting for his detailed plan.

Wu Yong said, "Brother Dai Zong, your speed is unmatched. I order you to keep watch from a distance outside Gao Qiu's mansion, paying attention to the patterns of people entering and leaving the mansion and the time of shift changes. If there is any abnormality, return immediately to report."

Dai Zong nodded and replied, "Don't worry, Wu Xuejiu, I will certainly not fail in my mission."

Wu Yong then looked at Yan Qing: "Brother Yan Qing, you are multi-talented and good at dealing with people. Disguise yourself as a peddler, try to get close to Gao Qiu's mansion, take the opportunity to talk to the servants in the mansion, and try to get some inside information about the dungeon."

Yan Qing clasped his hands in a fist and said, "Scholar, I understand."

Finally, Wu Yong said to Shi Qian, "Brother Shi Qian, your lightness skill and thieving skills are superb. You should sneak into Gao Qiu's mansion at night to check the terrain around the dungeon and the distribution of guards, but remember not to act rashly to avoid being exposed."

Shi Qian patted his chest and said, "Scholar, I know what's important."

Zhao Tianming asked, "Then how should the rest of us provide support from the rear?"

Wu Yong replied, "Brother Tianming, you lead Shi Jin and the other brothers to lie in ambush nearby, and prepare horses and weapons. Once the three of them send us definite news, we will proceed according to plan. If any unexpected events occur during the operation, you must quickly provide backup to ensure everyone's safe retreat."

Everyone agreed.

Therefore, Dai Zong, Yan Qing, and Shi Qian went their separate ways.

Dai Zong used his speed-traveling technique to quickly find a hidden observation point outside Gao Qiu's mansion. He stared intently at the gate, silently calculating the frequency and timing of people entering and leaving.

Yan Qing, disguised as a peddler, carried his wares on a shoulder pole and called out his wares in fluent local dialect near Gao Qiu's residence. Soon, servants from the mansion came out to buy things. Yan Qing took the opportunity to chat with them, subtly inquiring about the mansion's situation.

Under the cover of night, Shi Qian sneaked into Gao Qiu's mansion like a ghost. He carefully avoided the patrolling guards and made his way towards the dungeon in the backyard.

On the other side, Zhao Tianming and the others were anxiously waiting for news.

"Why haven't we heard from these three brothers yet? It's really worrying," Shi Jin couldn't help but say.

Wu Yong comforted them, "Don't worry, they are all shrewd people and will definitely complete the mission."

Finally, just before dawn, Dai Zong was the first to return.

“Scholar, I have figured out the pattern of personnel entering and leaving Gao Qiu’s mansion and changing shifts,” Dai Zong said.

Not long after, Yan Qing also returned.

“Scholar,” Yan Qing said, “I learned from the servants that there are three checkpoints in the dungeon, and guards patrol every half hour.”

Finally, Shi Qian returned, utterly exhausted.

“Scholar, the terrain around the dungeon is complex and there are many guards, but I have a general idea of ​​their distribution,” Shi Qian said.

After hearing this, Wu Yong already had a complete plan in mind.

"Alright, brothers, based on this situation, we will proceed in this manner..." Wu Yong explained the rescue plan to everyone in detail, considering every single detail meticulously.

Everyone was eager to launch the rescue operation.

Just as Wu Yong and his men were preparing to launch a rescue operation, little did they know that Gao Qiu had already laid a trap, waiting for them to walk right into it.

Gao Qiu sat in his mansion and laughed smugly, "Hmph, these bandits dare to oppose me. This time, I will make sure they never leave alive."

As planned, Wu Yong and his men approached Gao Qiu's residence under the cover of night. Zhao Tianming, along with his brothers Shi Jin, remained behind, ready to provide support at any moment.

As they approached Gao Qiu's residence, Wu Yong suddenly felt uneasy. He stopped and carefully observed his surroundings, noticing something amiss.

"This is bad, it might be a trap!" Wu Yong said.

But by then, it was too late to retreat; the ambush troops in Gao Qiu's mansion instantly sprang out. Shouts of battle erupted everywhere.

"Brothers, don't panic, follow me!" Zhao Tianming shouted.

The group had no choice but to grit their teeth and fight the enemy.

However, the enemy was numerous and well-trained, and Wu Yong and his men gradually found themselves in a predicament.

Just then, Shi Qian discovered a weak point in the enemy's encirclement.

"This way, charge with me!" Shi Qian shouted.

The group struggled to break through in that direction, but Gao Qiu's men held on tightly.

At this moment, Gao Qiu, inside the mansion, saw that the situation was under control and became even more smug.

"Surround them! Don't let a single one escape!" Gao Qiu shouted.

While resisting the enemy, Wu Yong pondered a strategy.

"Brother Tianming, we can't fight like this head-on. We must find a way to distract the enemy," Wu Yong shouted.

Zhao Tianming understood immediately and led a group of men to rush in another direction, drawing away some of the enemy's forces.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Wu Yong led the others to break through the encirclement.

But they did not go far away; instead, they hid nearby, observing the movements in Gao Qiu's mansion.

"We can't give up like this; we must rescue the Pang siblings," Zhao Tianming said.

Wu Yong pondered for a moment and said, "Let's wait until the enemy lowers their guard before looking for an opportunity to infiltrate again."

Gao Qiu was furious that he had failed to capture Zhao Tianming, Wu Yong, and the others alive.

He flew into a rage in his mansion, sweeping the objects off the table. At this moment, one of his advisors, Liu Neng, stepped forward and said, "My lord, please calm down. I have a plan that may allow us to wipe out these rebels in one fell swoop."

Gao Qiu glared angrily and shouted, "Speak quickly! If you have no better plan, you will not be spared!"

Liu Neng hurriedly said, "My lord, we can release Pang Wanchun first and deliberately spread the word that we are going to hand him over to the Emperor for punishment. These rebels will definitely ambush him halfway to rescue him. At that time, we can set up an ambush halfway and catch them off guard."

After listening, Gao Qiu pondered for a moment and thought the plan was feasible. He nodded and said, "Hmm, this plan may be worth a try. But we must make sure to arrange everything carefully and avoid any more mistakes."

Liu Neng flattered, "Rest assured, sir, I will make careful arrangements."

Subsequently, Gao Qiu ordered that Liu Neng's plan be followed.

The news quickly reached Zhao Tianming and the others. Upon hearing that Gao Qiu intended to hand Pang Wanchun over to the Emperor for punishment, they were all extremely anxious.

“That old scoundrel Gao Qiu is definitely up to his old tricks again,” Wu Yong said.

Zhao Tianming gritted his teeth: "Whether it's a scam or not, we can't just sit idly by."

Shi Jin also said, "Yes, even if it's a mountain of knives and a sea of ​​fire, we must brave it."

Wu Yong pondered for a moment and said, "We must be extremely careful in this operation, as Gao Qiu may have laid an ambush."

Everyone nodded and began to discuss the specific rescue plan.

Meanwhile, Liu Neng was busily arranging an ambush along the way, selecting many elite soldiers to deliver a fatal blow to Zhao Tianming and his men.