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Dong Ping then led two thousand government troops from Qingzhou.
They were stationed at the foot of Qingfeng Mountain.
But next,
These government troops seemed intent on staying here permanently.
They did not go up the mountain to suppress bandits every day.
They simply cut down trees at the foot of the mountain to build camps.
.....
On Qingfeng Mountain,
Faced with the puzzling behavior of the government troops,
Chao Gai and the others were all greatly puzzled.
Wu Yong then recounted what he had done two days prior.
The things he said to Song Jiang,
They all did it in front of everyone.
I said it again.
"If that's the case, should we go to Liangshan Marsh to support them?"
Chao Gai suggested,
"Liangshan has done us a great favor, and now the marshland is about to be besieged by government troops,"
"We cannot stand idly by!"
"Since the government troops from Qingzhou have no intention of going up the mountain, why don't we take this opportunity and head to the marshland..."
Chao Gai had not finished speaking when
Wu Yong quickly spoke up to stop him.
"Chief, this is absolutely unacceptable!"
"Sir, what do you mean?"
Chao Gai frowned and said,
"Didn't you just say that Dong Ping had no intention of going up the mountain?"
"Chief, there are two reasons why the Twin-Spear General no longer goes up the mountain,"
Wu Yong explained,
"Firstly, he has few soldiers, while Qingfeng Mountain Stronghold is located in a strategically important and dangerous position,"
"The two-gun general knew that even if he attacked now, he would only suffer heavy losses,"
"Secondly, his camping at the foot of Qingfeng Mountain was also a way for him to observe the situation."
"If we go down the mountain to support Liangshan, they will surely take advantage of the mountain stronghold's weakness and launch a surprise attack!"
“But Liangshan has done us a great favor. Now that they are in trouble, are we just going to turn a blind eye and do nothing?”
Chao Gai said unhappily.
"Chief, if we can defend Qingfeng Mountain now, we will be repaying Liangshan's kindness."
Wu Yong began to offer his advice,
"The Liangshan stronghold alone has ten to twenty thousand soldiers,"
"In addition, there are over a thousand naval troops and over a thousand cavalry troops."
"With such a strong stronghold, the imperial court would be no match for Liangshan without 60,000 to 70,000 troops!"
"Even if all of our thousand-plus men went over there, it would be a drop in the ocean and they wouldn't be of any help at all."
"It would be better if we stayed here on Qingfeng Mountain,"
"Firstly, it can help Liangshan contain the government troops from Qingfeng Mountain,"
"Secondly, if something happens to Liangshan,"
"As long as Qingfeng Mountain exists, it can always be considered a way out for them."
"Isn't this much better than us traveling thousands of miles only to be unable to help at all!"
"Yes, Mr. Jialiang is right,"
Gongsun Sheng nodded.
"Chief, I also agree with Mr. Jialiang's opinion."
"But what about Liangshan..."
Chao Gai was still somewhat undecided.
"Chief, in my humble opinion, what Liangshan lacks right now is not soldiers,"
Song Jiang proposed,
"If that's the case, why don't we send one or two of our best warriors from the mountain to help?"
"At least it's something our mountain stronghold has to offer."
"That's not bad either,"
Chao Gai nodded with delight.
"Even so, I will go there myself..."
Before Chao Tianwang could finish speaking,
Then Song Jiang hurriedly shouted...
"Brother is now the chieftain, and the safety of the entire mountain stronghold rests on his shoulders. How can he be moved lightly!"
"But if I don't go, then who will...?"
Chao Gai said this,
Suddenly, Song Jiang's eyes lit up.
"That's right, how could I have forgotten about my virtuous brother Gongming!"
Chapter 682 Wu Yong's Advice
“Brother Gongming, why don’t you escort me to the marsh?”
Chao Gai suddenly spoke up and made a suggestion.
"What? This....."
Song Jiang immediately froze on the spot.
Although he had already dealt with Liangshan several times,
But each time it was quite unpleasant.
Whether it was previously having the handsome young man Zheng Tianshou impersonate Qin Ming and slaughter the people under the walls of Qingzhou City,
Not long ago...
They used a scheme to force Zhu Tong and Lei Heng to become outlaws.
These were all people who had clashed with Liangshan back then!
Furthermore,
Song Jiang was also plotting to usurp the throne.
Want to take over Liangshan
Then, using the marshland as a base, they sought amnesty from the imperial court.
Only in this way can he achieve the "great achievements" in his heart!
Therefore, when facing Liangshan,
Especially that Chief Zhao,
Song Jiang couldn't help but feel a little guilty.
Seeing that Song Jiang looked troubled,
Chao Gai kindly advised him,
“Brother, I know you have some grudges with Liangshan.”
"But as the saying goes, it's better to resolve conflicts than to let them fester,"
“Brother, instead of continuing to misunderstand Liangshan, why don’t you take this opportunity to reconcile with them?”
"That Chief Zhao is a magnanimous person, and he certainly won't hold a grudge over past grievances."
"But....."
Song Jiang wanted to refuse again,
But unexpectedly, at this moment,
Wu Yong suddenly interjected,
“Brother Gongming, what King Chao said makes perfect sense,”
“Currently, in Qingfeng Mountain Stronghold, King Chao is the chief chief, so he should not be touched lightly.”
"If we only send other leaders, it will make Qingfeng Mountain seem too disrespectful."
"Wouldn't it be perfect if our Second Chief, Brother Gongming, went to the marsh instead of the First Chief?"
"Well, Brother Gongming, since Mr. Jialiang has said so, you should agree."
Chao Gai spoke again.
"Then... I am willing to go."
Although Song Jiang still had some doubts,
But since Wu Yong has already said so...
Based on my trust in this cunning strategist,
Song Gongming still bowed and agreed.
"Now that Brother Gongming is willing to go to Liangshan, which of you brothers is willing to accompany him?"
Chao Gai looked at the crowd,
He laughed loudly and asked.
But as soon as he finished speaking...
Hua Rong was the first to speak up.
"Chief, I am willing to accompany Brother Gongming to Liangshan!"
"Brother, I'm willing to go too!"
Liu Tang also shouted.
"Chief, let me come along too!"
Lei Heng also spoke up.
Most of the leaders in the Hall of Gathering Righteousness
They all asked Chao Gai for permission to take command.
The only one that didn't speak.
Only Zhu Tong, the Bearded Gentleman, and the brothers Kongming and Kongliang,
Although the former accepted Song Jiang's invitation,
They went up Qingfeng Mountain and became outlaws.