景翰 Year 10, the first ten days of July, Yun Prefecture, Shandong. Search: \(¨Complete¨ Book¨ Divine¨ Station¨) to read fine literature for free.

Since the official troops decisively defeated Liangshan Island in mid to late June, the escape of Song Jiang and a group of Liangshan elites has continued for half a month in the Yun Prefecture area. After waking up from the initial frenzy of the first ten days or so, probably from the seventh day of the seventh month, the entire Liangshan military situation changed, bringing the situation into a relatively strange state of silence. In a sense, at least during this period, the Liangshan troops controlled by Wu Yong, Zhu Wu, and others carried out several quite excellent tactical maneuvers.

From the battle of Dulonggang, where Liangshan was severely knocked down from its peak state by Ning Yi, to the subsequent escape with personnel reduced to less than one in ten, Liangshan faced not entirely a desolate scene of everyone pushing the wall. At this time, the greenwoods emphasized righteousness. When Liangshan truly fell into a low point, there were still people willing to lend a helping hand in the snow.

The area near the Water Margin in Shandong, at least in the eastern and western routes of Shandong, was one of the weakest places for government forces. This area was full of hills and had a tough folk customs. Five or six people, with seven or eight knives, dared to occupy a mountain as king. The banner of gathering righteousness that Liangshan initially raised actually suited everyone's taste. While Liangshan was burning and killing all the way, trying to accumulate resentment towards the government, it made many such small hilltops hate Liangshan, but more chose silence, retreat, and non-interference.

And during the ten or so days of Song Jiang and others' escape, other military leaders who were driven away and scattered due to the battle of Liangshan had also scattered throughout the Yun and Ji Prefecture areas. Among these people, some still wanted to reunite with the leaders like Song Jiang, and some even made friends, wanting to show some enthusiasm when Liangshan was in difficulty. At least during the ten or so days of Song Jiang's escape, several groups of greenwood heroes caught up with or encountered their team, wanting to join or provide help.

Song Jiang didn't not want to use these people, but more often dared not to. Because Ning Yi had too many tricks, which had repeatedly made them suffer setbacks. Now that they had finally cleared the army once, who knew if these newly joined people were arranged by Ning Yi?

Out of these considerations, he could only politely decline with immense gratitude, leaving words like, "If we escape this great difficulty, you are welcome to come and gather righteousness, but in this situation, it is not good to implicate you brothers. However, such great kindness and virtue will surely be remembered in our hearts." He spoke sincerely, and the people also said that if there were any difficulties, just speak up.

In fact, if speaking up could solve the difficulties, Song Jiang would have been rude.

But after the sixth day of the seventh month, these scattered fugitive bandits distributed in the surrounding prefectures and counties were cleverly used by Wu Yong, Zhu Wu, and others. This area was originally sparsely populated with many barren mountains. Song Jiang and others burned and killed all the way, and the army and more than two thousand people from Dulonggang could bite tightly. When they gave up burning and killing, and fully hid their tracks, even dividing into two or three groups to escape, Ning Yi and others would have to spend more time to accurately grasp the other party's whereabouts.

At the same time, a large amount of false information was also released by Liangshan. They sent people to contact the defeated soldiers and scattered leaders in various places, issuing various orders, hoping that they would stir up chaos, or release news of where they were going to attack, asking people to cooperate. These orders might not be executed by many people, but even if some people were willing to cooperate, when various intelligence feedbacks came back, the whereabouts of Song Jiang and others became blurred in the mountains around Yun Prefecture.

This situation continued for several days, and everyone understood that Song Jiang and others would have a big move. Fang Duxing didn't dare to neglect it either, ordering the remaining forces of the Wu Rui Camp to reinforce the Yun Prefecture area. But even so, there were still a large number of areas in the nearby Water Margin and mountains for Song Jiang and others to maneuver. All everyone could determine was the information about this fleeing team from half a day to a day ago. Even if they occasionally shortened this time, it didn't make much sense.

Tactically, Ning Yi could hardly provide much help under the existing conditions. Although there were still several spies in Song Jiang's team that could be used, firstly, Song Jiang had strengthened the monitoring of the leaders and soldiers, and secondly, in such a rush, there was no chance for the two sides to connect, so where was the opportunity to manipulate the spies?

More than ten thousand people pursuing more than three thousand people in such an area that could be considered a home advantage, it was only a matter of time before they were truly caught. After this side became strong, the psychological level of the other side's soldiers would also inevitably face collapse. But everything takes time. Before that, it could only be left to Fang Duxing, He Rui, Luan Tingyu, and others to operate. It was a shot in the arm for Ning Yi to receive news about Lu Hongti on the tenth day in such a breathless wait. Wang Shanyue, Qi Xinhan, Zhu Biao and others also expressed their amazement.

"Li Heng's master? So powerful?"

"How is it possible, such an expert is actually..."

"Uh, Brother Ning's master is so powerful, then he... how on earth did he practice his martial arts like this..."

When the news of this "benevolent teacher" who stood up for him came, in addition to envy and surprise, the first thing that reflected in others was a clear contempt, which really made Ning Yi feel helpless.

In these few days, he taught Wang Shanyue some methods of harming people. Wang Shanyue had already admired him quite a bit, thinking that smart people were indeed smart people, and on Qi Xinhan and Zhu Biao's side, they also felt that this guy was insidious and vicious, and his various methods should not be underestimated. But after learning that he had such a powerful master, the corners of their mouths twitched immediately. Ning Yi could probably understand their thoughts: If my master was so powerful, why would I always resort to insidious tricks to fight people!

For a time, they regarded Ning Yi as a model of not being willing to work hard to practice martial arts, and felt that indeed smart people also had advantages and disadvantages. Ning Yi didn't bother to argue, but when he thought of Lu Hongti, he felt warm in his heart, but also sighed.

"Uh... when I fought her before, she didn't seem to be this powerful..."

When this sentence was muttered in front of Zhu Biao and others, everyone despised him, and he could only smile. In fact, whether his martial arts were higher or lower, it probably didn't matter to Lu Hongti. No wonder she always said that he was second-rate or third-rate. This grandmaster-level expert accompanied him to practice, and also accompanied him to mess around with moves and insidious tricks. She was really accommodating to him.

Of course, if he was really a martial arts fanatic, putting all his energy on martial arts, Miss Lu would probably urge him even more to become a first-class expert. But in her eyes, after all, she felt that saving the world and the people was the first priority. No matter how well you practice martial arts, being a hundred-man enemy is not as good as a ten-thousand-man enemy, right?

Thinking about it again, being able to practice martial arts to this extent at such an age, her hardships and difficulties on Mount Lüliang were probably beyond his imagination. Every time he thought of this, he couldn't help but sigh in addition to warmth.

Zhu Biao and others' contempt for him was of course a joke after they became familiar with each other. Those who were truly more knowledgeable could generally know that he had not laid a foundation when he was a child. At this time, more than two thousand people from Dulonggang were still running around with Song Jiang, unable to take care of the commotion in the greenwoods. Ning Yi had no choice but to ask Luan Tingyu about whether there would be any danger there, and then talked about Iron Arm Zhou Tong. Luan Tingyu had high martial arts skills and was Zhou Tong's junior brother, but when talking about this number one person in the world, he also shook his head, saying that he didn't know much.

"When I was learning martial arts, I was still young and not as good as him, but when it comes to senior and junior brothers, there is indeed a connection, but it can't be taken seriously. When we martial arts masters travel the world, who doesn't want to learn a few tricks when we encounter powerful people. Before I was thirty years old, I had seven masters, with high and low martial arts skills. After I became skilled, I could make a name for myself, so I stopped taking masters. Of course, there are also those who learn from one master from beginning to end, but after actually coming out, they still have to travel and learn from each other. As far as I know, Senior Brother Zhou truly became skilled in Shaolin, and obtained the true teachings of Master Tan Zhengfang. After I came to Shandong, I didn't contact him again, but he became a coach in the Imperial Boxing Hall, and was more familiar with Sun Li, Junior Brother Sun, who was also an official."

Luan Tingyu had high martial arts skills, but his nature was modest and humble. When talking about the level of martial arts, he smiled and said, "When the realm reaches this level, a difference of one level will make a big difference in a fight. If that Miss Lu really has Senior Brother Zhou's skills and doesn't love to fight, she can come and go as she pleases, who can keep her."

After he finished saying this, he added, "It's just that human power is limited. No matter how strong the kung fu is, people will get tired, or they may have bad luck. These things are hard to say. I can only say... it should be fine."

Lu Hongti survived on Mount Lüliang, naturally not only by luck, especially when encountering the chaotic battle of the Liao people raiding the villages, those who could survive must have vigilance far higher than ordinary people. Ning Yi was slightly relieved. As long as he solved Song Jiang and these people, he could immediately go and meet her.

Only then did he remember that Lu Zhishen had died, and then he thought of Lin Chong, and hurriedly asked Luan Tingyu who else in the world was as powerful as Zhou Tong, or whether Zhou Tong would take action to avenge his disciple. Luan Tingyu looked strange.

"Martial arts can only be known after a fight. Grandmasters are just called out. How would I know who is more powerful... But when it comes to avenging disciples, Zhou Tong teaches boxing in the Imperial Boxing Hall. Every year, eighty or one hundred disciples worship him as their teacher. Even if they are officially accepted as closed-door disciples, I heard that there are several young princes and marquises worshiping him in the capital. The disciples he teaches, if they can't join the army, most of them enter the greenwoods. In the north, Qilu, Hebei, and Jiangnan, where are there no disciples of his? Shi Wengong, Lu Junyi, Lin Chong, and these are mostly taught by him, at most just leaving a thought..."

Luan Tingyu sighed, "Besides, he has been learning martial arts all his life, thinking about fighting against the enemy on the battlefield, but martial arts practitioners are despised. He made a great name in the capital, the number one in the world, but the imperial court never reused him. I heard that he was already disheartened when he left, so how could he come to trouble the government for some outlaws? If he really encounters them, it would be considered a leniency if he doesn't personally clean up the sect..."

The two discussed these matters for a while, and then discussed the intentions of Song Jiang and others before separating. Zhu Biao came over curiously to ask about his master's age, whether she was beautiful, etc. Ning Yi scolded him a few times and said, "Your girl is behind you. She's in a bad mood. Go and flirt with your own girl."

Zhu Biao was already used to the strange words in his mouth, but he didn't understand the meaning, "What is flirting?"

"It's pursuing, making her happy, unable to leave you..." Ning Yi explained.

"Then I don't need to flirt. We're already engaged. I know she's in a bad mood. I already told her that I will definitely take Song Jiang's head to... uh, to vent our anger for everyone."

"Women aren't like this, you have to coax them." This guy was a bit tigerish. Ning Yi was very helpless with him and explained the importance of coaxing women. Zhu Biao thought for a while after listening, and went out of the carriage. A promising child, Ning Yi still appreciated his attitude.

Then, when they camped in the evening of this day, Ning Yi went out for a stroll and saw Zhu Biao chatting with Su Wenyu, Qi Xinhan, and others over there: "Brother Ning is very smart, but he's too nagging. How can a real man coax a woman..."

"Yeah, my second brother-in-law is like this..." Su Wenyu nodded in agreement and waved his hand, "He always talks about flirting all the time, but actually, let me tell you, I don't think he knows how to flirt at all..."

Several people stood there, and then laughed arrogantly...

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After this day passed, in the early morning of July 11th, the sky was just beginning to dawn, and teams of figures were moving in the dark mountains.

Yan Qing was running in the army formation, his eyes scanning the surroundings in the darkness, showing the outlines of grass, rocks, and trees. He felt a little anxious in his heart, the high point of the mountain was approaching.

Crossing that mountain ridge, the wind was blowing, and the scenery stretched out before him. In the mountain depression below his vision, a small river meandered, and sparse spots of light formed the outline of a small county town.

"Brother Yan."

Someone came up next to him, it was Hua Rong.

"We've finally arrived. After turning around for so long, they definitely won't expect..."

The wind blew through the mountains and fields, and when a faint fish-belly white appeared on the horizon, a slightly cool white mist lingered in the air. Outside the small county town, someone went out to fetch water. On the road, a team of more than ten merchants came towards this side. When passing through the city gate, they were questioned.

After a moment, someone suddenly warned on the city tower of the small county town. At the city gate, the merchants suddenly drew their knives, and blood splattered in the morning mist. Between the mountain ridges on both sides, the sea of people descended like a mad dragon.

On July 11th, after leading the official troops around for a few days, the Liangshan people feinted a shot and turned to the east, taking Fengping County, which had only about 6,000 households. Under the slogan of avenging the Zhu Fu and Zhu Gui brothers, they killed hundreds of people in the county, mainly from the He family, set a fire, and then fled north out of the city. In the situation where the entire strategic situation in Yun Prefecture was constantly tightening, they successfully gave the Wu Rui Camp and Ning Yi a fierce blow at the tactical level.

The Liangshan people may not dare to slaughter a county town, but for the government, this is also a non-negligible deterrent gesture. On the afternoon of July 12th, the Liangshan people appeared outside Raoping County. Probably feeling that the cost of capturing the county town was too high, they feinted a shot and left again. These two gestures successfully pinned down the Wu Rui Camp and the troops at several nearby points. Taking advantage of the Wu Rui Camp's hesitation at this moment, more than three thousand people decisively turned around, crossed mountains and ridges, and on the night of July 13th, they rushed straight towards their final target!

The decisive battle is coming.

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This chapter was almost finished at ten o'clock. I spent more than two hours deliberating and revising it, because it will determine the fate of the entire Liangshan, and it was still past twelve o'clock in the end.

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