Transmigrating to the Song Dynasty: Water Margin Business Management

Pang Wanchun and Pang Qiuxia led a group of brave warriors in a fierce battle against the Liao army on the frontier. The two were highly skilled in martial arts and adept at military strategy, and after a fierce struggle, they successfully repelled the Liao army.

However, while cleaning up the battlefield, Pang Wanchun unexpectedly discovered crucial evidence. This evidence turned out to be a detailed account of Tong Guan's embezzlement and corruption in Jiangnan, involving an astonishingly large sum of money.

Pang Wanchun knew the matter was of great importance, so he quickly put away the evidence and discussed countermeasures with Pang Qiuxia.

“Sister, this evidence concerns the crimes of that scoundrel Tong Guan. If we can present it to the Emperor, we might be able to bring down this traitor,” Pang Wanchun said.

Pang Qiuxia nodded and said, "But we must be careful in this matter. Tong Guan has many followers. If word gets out, we may be harmed by him."

The two decided to secretly send the evidence to the capital and hand it over to Zhao Tianming.

Zhao Tianming was overjoyed to have obtained the evidence, but he also knew that he had fallen into an unprecedented crisis.

The news quickly reached Tong Guan's ears, and he was shocked. He then urgently conspired with Gao Qiu and Cai Jing.

"If Zhao Tianming presents the evidence to His Majesty this time, we will all suffer!" Tong Guan said with a gloomy face.

Gao Qiu gritted his teeth and said, "Then we can't let him succeed. We must retrieve the evidence and put Zhao Tianming and the others to death!"

Cai Jing's eyes darted around, and he said, "I have a plan. We can first send someone to intercept Pang Wanchun and his sister on the way and retrieve the evidence. Then we can send someone to secretly monitor Zhao Tianming and find an opportunity to strike."

Tong Guan nodded in agreement and immediately dispatched his best men to intercept Pang Wanchun and his sister.

On their way home, Pang Wanchun and his sister encountered numerous ambushes. However, the two siblings fought bravely and fearlessly.

"You treacherous villains, don't even think about taking away the evidence!" Pang Wanchun roared, brandishing his spear and driving back wave after wave of enemies.

Pang Qiuxia was not to be outdone, wielding two swords and fighting desperately with the enemy.

After a fierce battle, the brother and sister, though seriously wounded, managed to break through the encirclement and continue their journey to the capital.

Despite their injuries, Pang Wanchun and his sister continued their journey, never daring to slacken their efforts. However, their injuries worsened, and their strength gradually waned.

Just as they were struggling on their journey, another crisis quietly descended. It turned out that Cai Jing had already bribed some bandits and outlaws along the way to set traps and intercept Pang Wanchun and his sister once again.

As the brother and sister entered a narrow valley, bandits suddenly charged down from the mountains on either side, their shouts of battle deafening. Pang Wanchun, bracing himself, protected his sister, shouting, "Qiuxia, be careful!"

Despite her pain, Pang Qiuxia said, "Brother, we can't let the evidence fall into the hands of thieves!"

At this critical moment, Pang Wanchun and his sister fought back fiercely. Pang Wanchun's spear moved like a dragon, each strike carrying a sharp whistling sound, sending the approaching bandits flying. Pang Qiuxia wielded her twin swords, their flashing light preventing the bandits from getting any closer.

However, the bandits outnumbered them, and the brother and sister were seriously injured and gradually losing strength. Blood continued to seep from Pang Wanchun's wounds, and his movements became sluggish. Pang Qiuxia's breathing became increasingly rapid, but she did not stop wielding her twin swords.

"Brother, this can't go on!" Pang Qiuxia cried out.

"Qiuxia, don't be afraid. As long as we persevere, there is hope!" Pang Wanchun replied through gritted teeth.

Just as they were beginning to feel overwhelmed, Pang Wanchun suddenly discovered a weak point in the bandits' encirclement.

"Sister, charge with me!" Pang Wanchun shouted and charged in that direction.

The brother and sister mustered their last bit of strength and finally broke through the bandits' encirclement. However, they dared not stop and continued their desperate journey.

But they hadn't gone far when Tong Guan's skilled fighters caught up with them again. These men were agile and well-equipped.

"Pang Wanchun, hand over the evidence obediently, and we'll spare your lives!" the leading expert shouted.

Pang Wanchun snorted coldly: "Don't even think about it!"

The brother and sister had no choice but to fight again. However, they were seriously injured and had just fought a fierce battle with the bandits, so they were now unable to withstand the fierce attacks of the experts.

Pang Qiuxia was caught off guard and her arm was cut by the opponent's sword. "Sister!" Pang Wanchun cried out anxiously.

At this critical moment, Pang Wanchun had a flash of inspiration and pulled his sister into a nearby dense forest.

The dense forest hindered the pursuit of the experts. However, the brother and sister did not dare to let their guard down and carefully moved through the forest.

However, fate seemed determined not to let them go. A thick fog filled the forest, causing them to lose their way.

"Brother, what should we do?" Pang Qiuxia's voice was tinged with fear.

"Don't be afraid, sister, we will definitely get out of here." Pang Wanchun tried to remain calm.

They wandered through the forest, their wounds reopening from the constant running, their clothes stained red with blood.

Finally, they emerged from the dense forest, only to find themselves before a rushing river.

The river was surging and powerful, inspiring awe in those who looked upon it.

"Brother, can we cross this river?" Pang Qiuxia asked, looking troubled.

Pang Wanchun glanced behind him; the sounds of the pursuers were getting closer and closer.

"Qiuxia, there's no turning back, we have to cross the river!" Pang Wanchun made up his mind.

The brother and sister supported each other as they stepped into the icy river. The force of the current made it difficult for them to move, and they were nearly swept away several times.

Having finally crossed the river, they were exhausted. But they dared not stop and continued onward.

At this moment, Pang Wanchun's injuries worsened, and his consciousness began to blur.

"Brother, you must hold on!" Pang Qiuxia cried, tears streaming down her face.

Just when they were almost in despair, they saw a dilapidated temple.

"Sister, let's go hide there for a while," Pang Wanchun said weakly.

Upon entering the temple, it was completely empty, except for some dilapidated Buddha statues.

The brother and sister hid behind the Buddha statue, not daring to breathe.

The pursuers searched outside the temple but found no trace of them, so they left.

Pang Wanchun and his sister breathed a sigh of relief, but Pang Wanchun fainted due to the severity of his injuries.

"Brother!" Pang Qiuxia was extremely anxious, but she didn't know what to do.

Just then, a wandering doctor passed by the temple. Pang Qiuxia saw this as a lifeline and quickly cried for help.

The doctor treated Pang Wanchun's wounds, left some herbs, and then left.

Under Pang Qiuxia's meticulous care, Pang Wanchun's injuries gradually improved.

After a few days of rest, they set off for the capital once again.

They finally arrived in the capital and found Zhao Tianming.

When Zhao Tianming saw them, he was overjoyed: "You've finally come! I've been worried about you day and night these past few days."

Pang Wanchun handed the evidence to Zhao Tianming: "Brother Zhao, I'm entrusting this evidence to you. You must bring Tong Guan and the others to justice."

However, what they didn't know was that Cai Jing had already planted spies all over Zhao Tianming's residence.

Upon learning that the evidence had reached Zhao Tianming, Cai Jing immediately discussed countermeasures with Tong Guan and Gao Qiu.

"We cannot allow Zhao Tianming to have a chance to meet the Emperor; we must act as soon as possible," Gao Qiu said.

So they sent a team of assassins to sneak into Zhao Tianming's mansion under the cover of night.

Zhao Tianming and his companions sensed danger and engaged in a fierce battle with the assassins.

Chaos reigned in the mansion, with swords flashing and spears clashing. Although Pang Wanchun and his sister were still wounded, they fought back desperately.

Just as the battle reached a stalemate, Zhao Tianming suddenly came up with a solution.

"We cannot sit here and wait to die. We must find a way to break through and seek the Emperor's protection."

Led by Zhao Tianming, the group fought their way through the enemy lines and headed towards the palace.

Tong Guan and his men learned of their whereabouts and intensified their pursuit.

On their way to the palace, Zhao Tianming and his companions encountered numerous obstacles set up by Tong Guan and his men. Each obstacle was guarded by elite troops, attempting to stop their advance.

"Everyone be careful, charge forward!" Zhao Tianming shouted.

Despite their injuries, Pang Wanchun and his sister fought valiantly alongside Zhao Tianming. However, the enemy's numbers were overwhelming, making their advance extremely difficult.

Just then, a patrol of imperial guards passed by. Upon seeing this, Zhao Tianming shouted for help: "Brothers of the Imperial Guards, the treacherous officials Tong Guan, Gao Qiu, Cai Jing, and others are plotting to harm loyal officials. We have evidence of their corruption and abuse of power, and we must present it to the Emperor!"

Upon hearing this, the commander of the Imperial Guards became suspicious, but seeing that Zhao Tianming and the others looked anxious and didn't seem to be faking it, he decided to listen to their side of the story first.

Zhao Tianming quickly explained the whole story to the commander of the Imperial Guards and presented some evidence. Knowing the gravity of the matter, the commander immediately decided to escort them to the palace.

With the help of the Imperial Guards, Zhao Tianming and his group finally broke through the last barrier and arrived at the palace gates.

However, the palace guards refused them entry, citing the late hour.

"This is a matter of utmost importance. If it is delayed, can you bear the responsibility?" the Imperial Guard Commander roared.

The guards looked at each other, not daring to stop them.

Zhao Tianming and his group were finally able to enter the palace. But as soon as they stepped through the palace gates, they felt an unusually eerie atmosphere.

It turned out that Tong Guan and his accomplices had bribed some eunuchs and guards in the palace and had already set up an ambush inside the palace.

Just as they were about to head to the emperor's bedchamber, the surroundings suddenly lit up, and a group of guards wielding sharp blades rushed out.

"You audacious traitor, how dare you trespass into the palace!" the leading eunuch shouted in a shrill voice.

Zhao Tianming and the others felt a chill run down their spines, knowing that the real danger had only just begun.

Pang Wanchun gripped his spear tightly and roared, "You are all acting under the orders of treacherous people, so get out of the way at once!"

Pang Qiuxia also held her knife in front of her, glaring angrily.

The commander of the Imperial Guards shouted, "We are entering the palace on His Majesty's orders. Who dares to stop us!"

The eunuch sneered, "Words are no proof; what evidence do you have?"

Just as the two sides were locked in a stalemate, another group of crossbowmen appeared, their arrows pointed directly at Zhao Tianming and his group.

Zhao Tianming knew he couldn't just sit and wait to die. He looked at the commander of the Imperial Guards and said with a determined look in his eyes, "Commander, today we have no chance of survival but to fight to the death!"

The commander of the Imperial Guards nodded and replied, "Alright! Brothers, follow me and charge!"

The group once again engaged in fierce combat with the palace's ambush troops. For a time, shouts of battle and the clash of weapons echoed through the night sky.

At this moment, Emperor Huizong of Song was awakened by the commotion outside his bedchamber and was about to send someone to investigate.