Chapter 218

"Without the Zhang Zhaizhu's written order, idlers are not allowed to enter!"

Faced with Liu Tang's threat, the several soldiers on guard repeated Zhang Jie's order without changing their expressions.

Guests are guests, and they wouldn't become masters just because of a single sentence.

The entire Liang Shan had only one master, and only one person who could pass through everywhere by face alone, and that was the Liang Shan Zhang Zhaizhu, Zhang Jie.

Not to mention these guests, even the military advisors and generals had to obtain the Zhang Zhaizhu's permission to pass.

"Ah ya ya!

You all look down on us so much, take a punch from your grandpa!"

Liu Tang, angry from embarrassment, let out a strange cry, raised his fist, and punched toward the chest of the leading soldier.

However, he still had some reason and didn't hit a vital spot.

"Deliberately causing trouble, take them down!"

The leading soldier didn't indulge Liu Tang, and after dodging Liu Tang's punch,

he was about to call his brothers to swarm them.

They didn't intend to fight Liu Tang one-on-one at all.

Zhang Jie taught them in class that so-called military strategy is nothing but bullying the weak,

whether it is repairing the plank road openly while secretly crossing the Chen Cang, or the beauty trap,

or other strategies, they all use our strengths to attack their weaknesses.

There has never been a case of the weak defeating the strong; there has always been the strong defeating the weak.

The battles of the few defeating the many throughout history are also like this,

either winning by intelligence, winning by courage, or winning by logistical support.

If you look closely, the victors always have areas where they are superior to the losers.

As for Emperor Guangwu Liu Xiu's Great Meteor Summoning Technique?

Well, a victory of luck is also a victory.

Isn't there a saying, when the time comes, heaven and earth work together; when the luck is gone, the hero is not free!

Fighting is also like this; if you can gang up, gang up; if you can't, choose a strategic retreat.

"Ugh."

No matter how much of a hero Liu Tang was, how could he fight many while drunk?

Not to mention that these soldiers on guard were all elites selected by Zhang Jie after sufficient nutrition,

arduous training, and careful education.

Under a flurry of punches that didn't use weapons but contained the pincer attack of a military formation,

Liu Tang, whose two fists couldn't match four hands, fell down clutching his stomach.

The few people moving and Liu Tang falling happened in the blink of an eye,

and even someone with the strength of Chao Gai didn't have time to stop it,

and could only watch helplessly as Liu Tang lay on the ground in pain, rolling around,

while several soldiers, either grabbing his arms or hugging his waist, were about to grab Liu Tang.

Daring to fight with them while they were on guard, even if there was no harm done,

he would at least have to be locked in a dark room for a few days to let him learn a lesson.

"Quickly release Brother Liu Tang!"

Chao Gai's eyes were about to split, and he rushed toward the several Liang Shan soldiers.

As the leader, how could he watch Liu Tang be taken away?

At this moment, the depression in his heart seemed to turn into substantive anger and gush out.

"The enemy has extraordinary martial strength, execute the second plan!"

Faced with Chao Gai, who was rushing over like a wild bull with his hair and beard bristling,

the small leader gave an order, and several soldiers reached for the weapons behind their waists.

Anyone could see that Chao Gai had extraordinary hand-to-hand skills; only a fool would fight him in close combat.

The soldiers on guard standing behind directly raised the firearms they had already loaded with gunpowder.

As long as Chao Gai rushed in further, they would directly treat him to hot, spicy lead bullets,

letting him know that this Liang Shan was not a place where he could act recklessly just by relying on his strength!

No matter how great his strength, could he resist bullets?

If you can't ignore gunpowder weapons, on this Liang Shan, if you are a dragon, you must coil; if you are a tiger, you must crouch!

"Who is making noise here?"

At this moment, Lu Zhishen, who was on his way to report work to Zhang Jie, happened to pass by.

Looking at the messy scene at the intersection, his thick eyebrows couldn't help but stand up.

This was a restricted area of Liang Shan; what kind of decorum was this messy scene?

Moreover, it seemed that someone actually dared to cause trouble here,

isn't this like an old man eating arsenic—tired of living?

"Regiment Commander Lu, these people insist on breaking into the back mountain."

The leading small captain hurriedly reported to Lu Zhishen.

Even so, the long sword he had already drawn still pointed at Chao Gai.

Well, because Zhang Jie had money, he recruited troops and bought horses on a large scale to expand his influence,

so Lu Zhishen's position was like good news from the delivery room—he was promoted,

from battalion commander to regiment commander; it was truly gratifying, truly gratifying~

"Simply ridiculous!"

Lu Zhishen's brow furrowed even deeper.

On one hand, he was shocked and angry that Chao Gai and the others were so ungrateful,

daring to rush the checkpoint without regard for the prohibition; it was simply lawless and didn't take their Liang Shan seriously.

On the other hand, he was even more angry that the soldiers on guard hadn't taken down Chao Gai and the others who were breaking through the checkpoint.

According to the regulations, those who break through the checkpoint without reason can be directly shot!

The more he thought about it, the angrier he became, and he went directly toward Chao Gai, who was about to fight hand-to-hand with several soldiers.

"Let go!"

Lu Zhishen, who arrived in front of Chao Gai in two or three steps, grabbed his arm.

"You, Lu Zhishen, have extraordinary strength, but I, Chao Gai, am not bad either!"

Chao Gai, whose spirit was up, not only didn't let go but deliberately added a few points of strength,

wanting to compete with Lu Zhishen to let Zhang Jie know

that his reputation as the "Pagoda-Lifting Heavenly King" wasn't just for show, and that he had the ability to be a leader.

"A mantis trying to stop a chariot."

Lu Zhishen used his Vajra-like arm to exert force and threw Chao Gai several meters away.

The relaxed manner was just like an ordinary person throwing a rag doll.

'Impossible, this is impossible!'

Relying on his powerful waist-and-horse-integrated strength to barely maintain his balance,

Chao Gai, who hadn't fallen, muttered to himself in disbelief.

Although this big monk was powerful, how could he have no power to resist at all?

"Take them down and hand them over to the master for disposal."

Lu Zhishen didn't even look at the dejected Chao Gai, but calmly ordered the soldiers on guard.

"You all go to the military department to receive your punishment."

After speaking, he focused his gaze on the leading small captain.

"Yes."

The small captain felt bitter in his heart but could only accept the order.

The treatment of the Liang Shan army was very good, but the military law was truly strict.

They didn't immediately take down the troublemaker Chao Gai and the others, so a punishment for ineffective work was unavoidable.

Although he felt sorry for the military pay that might be confiscated,

what he was most worried about was that if these words reached the Zhang Zhaizhu's ears, their evaluation would likely drop significantly.

After Lu Zhishen gave the order, he strode away.

He wasn't afraid of Chao Gai and the others continuing to make trouble: the firearms were ready,

as long as Chao Gai didn't surrender, what awaited him was being beaten into a sieve.

"Brother, are you alright?"

Wu Yong and Bai Sheng ran to Chao Gai's side, supporting the swaying him, and asked with concern.

Chao Gai was their big brother, their backbone; he must not have any accidents.

"I'm fine."

Chao Gai took a deep breath, barely calmed down, and smiled bitterly:

"It seems we underestimated Liang Shan."

"Brother, what should we do next?

Why don't we go down the mountain."

The timid Bai Sheng felt that Liang Shan was really not a place to stay for long.

"Brother, only Liang Shan can protect us!"

Wu Yong, fearing that Chao Gai would go down the mountain on impulse, hurriedly dissuaded him.

Chao Gai looked up toward the direction of the Liang Shan Assembly Hall:

"I have decided to agree to Zhang Zhaizhu Zhang's arrangement and formally join Liang Shan!"