Water Margin begins as a captain in Yanggu County

Chapter 69 You and I will fight to the death

The eight hundred miles of water rippled with silver light under the moonlight. When the lake breeze blew gently, the reeds swayed gently.

On a dark and windy night, more than sixty hunters wearing armor squatted in the meadows on both sides of the intersection, using the powerful bows and crossbows of the Song Dynasty's imperial army.

Five or six hundred steps later was Zhu Gui's inn. The inn was crowded with people, including travelers who were already in the inn, pedestrians who happened to pass by the inn at dusk, and about two hundred yamen runners and soldiers from Yuncheng County.

Outside the inn, there were thirty elite soldiers from Daming Prefecture guarding in armor, and no one was allowed to enter or leave the hotel.

The moon slowly moves eastward.

A dozen dark shadows under the moonlight came from the north, joining the main road from the small path, with very fast steps.

There was a scholar among the dozen people. He suddenly frowned and asked his attendants, "Why do I feel so uneasy? I am so nervous all the time."

Ruan Xiaoer answered: "Xuejiu, there were no government troops following us along the way, so there is no need to worry too much..."

The scholar suddenly felt nervous and said, "Yes, then why didn't Su Wu come to pursue him?"

Dong Ping said: "He captured Master Lin and sent him to General Gao of the Imperial Guards in Tokyo. I don't know how much of a future he could have. I'm afraid he's already having a celebration banquet in the city now!"

In Dong Ping's view, it was a perfectly normal choice for Su Wu not to go into the woods to chase him, but to turn around and surround Lin Chong.

How valuable is Lin Chong? He is the weak spot of the Palace Guards Gao Taiwei.

"Alas..." Wu Yong sighed, and then said: "I really suffered a huge loss this time. Not only did I fail to accomplish my mission, but I also lost many soldiers and trapped Coach Lin. How can I explain to Brother Chao when I return to the village..."

Dong Ping said bitterly: "Student, I have already told you that you should just hand over the 500 people in the village to me. I will take them to Dongping Prefecture and it will be no problem to break the prefecture city. But you just didn't listen and insisted on coming up with these bad ideas..."

When Wu Yong heard this, he looked over but said nothing.

Then Dong Ping said, "What are you talking about? Tie up the prefect's daughter and bring her to me... Alas... When we return to the village, you all just have to listen to me. Just give me the troops and I will lead you. How many close friends and confidants do I have in Dongping Prefecture? Wouldn't it be easy to expose them?"

Wu Yong remained silent and just walked forward. The three Ruan brothers followed behind him and kept looking at Dong Ping...

Seeing that Wu Yong did not speak, Dong Ping continued, "Before I left, the scholar told me so many pros and cons. Do you have anything to say this time?"

Wu Yong finally spoke, and he actually smiled a little: "General, your plan is really good..."

But how could Wu Yong not know what was going on with the four or five hundred minions in the mountain stronghold?

The people under Wang Lun's command all knelt down and begged for mercy when Wang Lun was about to kill them. They were good at robbing people, but could they really fight in battles? Could they even attack cities and capture strongholds?

Now in the mountain stronghold, there is not even enough good weapon for each person, and they are still waiting for the birthday gift of 100,000 strings of cash to buy them slowly.

Going to attack Dongping Prefecture? Isn't that a joke? Are there really people in Dongping Prefecture who can join Dong Ping in rebellion?
Dong Ping continued to speak calmly: "In the battle, you are all inferior to me, just watch me break the city!"

Wu Yong still smiled: "That's... we'll discuss it when we get back to the mountains..."

Dong Ping seemed to feel much more comfortable. He looked around. Although he was injured, he looked quite energetic now.

I just thought in my heart that even though I have become a bandit, I must be a hero!

But suddenly someone in front of him called out, "But Wu Xuejiu?"

Wu Yong was startled when he heard this, and stopped without saying anything.

Then I heard someone ask, "Is that Wu Xuejiu?"

Wu Yong recognized it and felt relieved: "Is it Zhu Dutou?"

"it's me!"

Just then, he saw a man coming out of the darkness in front of him. He came about ten steps closer. Wu Yong hurried over to greet him and asked, "Why is Captain Zhu here in the middle of the night? Did he receive a warrant from Dongping Prefecture to arrest him? That's why he was ordered here?"

Zhu Tong looked at Wu Yong, then at the people behind him, all of whom looked miserable. He shook his head and sighed, "Alas..."

"What's wrong?" Wu Yong asked again immediately, feeling nervous again. "Scholars, you are in big trouble this time!" Zhu Tong shook his head and said.

"Why do you say that?" Wu Yong asked, his eyes looking around subconsciously.

Just where Zhu Tong came out, another person came out. That person said directly: "Wu Xuejiu, didn't you say you would come back tomorrow? Today is the day, and we are at it again."

Wu Yong was stunned when he heard this, and then blurted out: "Su Wu!"

"it's me!"

As soon as Su Wu answered, Wu Yong was horrified and subconsciously turned around to run. When he turned around, he heard the sound of weapons being unsheathed behind him. Dong Ping's whole body exploded, and the spear was already across his chest.

Wu Yong reacted very quickly and reached out to stop them: "Don't move, don't move, brothers!"

How could Dong Ping not move? He really had to move forward with the gun in one hand.

But he immediately heard the sound of bowstrings being pulled all around. Dong Ping stopped immediately and looked around. He couldn't see anything clearly, but the sound of bowstrings being pulled came one after another.

How could Dong Ping dare to take a second step after the one he had just taken?

Su Wu praised: "Wu Xuejiu is really very smart..."

Wu Yong looked at Zhu Tong in front of him, calmed down a little, then looked at Su Wu who was 20 or 30 steps away, and replied: "This time Su Dujian's plan is really brilliant. First he lured us to Dongping Prefecture, and then one thing led to another. Now that things have come to this, I admit defeat!"

Having said this, Wu Yong looked at Zhu Tong. Seeing Zhu Tong nod to him, he felt more at ease.

Su Wu smiled and did not answer Wu Yong's words. He just said, "Lei Dutou, go and tie up the people one by one."

Lei Heng walked out of the darkness, carrying a large bundle of ropes with him. These ropes were essential for catching thieves in the yamen.

Wu Yong seemed to want to say something, but Zhu Tong shook his head slightly and said, "Wu Xuejiu, just follow Su Dujian's advice. There is still room for maneuver."

Wu Yong nodded again: "Since you have admitted defeat, I will let Su Dujian deal with it!"

After saying this, Wu Yong sighed deeply. This round was a terrible loss!
But I couldn't understand why they lost so badly. Why did Su Wu set up an ambush here first and call Zhu Tong to his side first...

Lei Heng had already approached and started to kidnap people. His friendship with the people in Liangshan was not as deep as Zhu Tong's. The reason why he cooperated so well today was all because of Zhu Tong's kindness. It was really because he and Zhu Tong had a very good relationship.

Moreover, Zhu Tong had such a big handle in his hand, and Lei Heng felt helpless and sighed.

Who should I tie up first?

Let’s tie up Wu Yong who’s at the front first…

Su Wu had more to say: "Tie up one and then another will come over!"

The scene was very quiet, with only the sound of Lei Heng tying people up. Wu Yong tied people up first, and at Zhu Tong's signal, he walked towards Su Wu alone.

It was not until he got closer that Su Wu could see clearly what this Wu Xuejiu looked like. He was indeed dressed like a Confucian scholar, with a turban with a browband on his head and a long gown on his body. He was fair and clean-looking, with a well-groomed beard.

Wu Yong was also looking at Su Wu. He was tall and strong, with a strong back and strong waist, and he was upright and majestic...

The two looked at each other for a few seconds, and Wu Yong immediately lowered his head to avoid their gazes.

Behind Su Wu, someone came up and held Wu Yong, and checked the bondage on Wu Yong.

Lei Heng tied up Dong Ping again, and Dong Ping was the one in front, so he tied Dong Ping up.

Dong Ping suddenly stopped cooperating, took a few quick steps forward, and began to scold: "Su Wu, you treacherous villain, if you were a hero, you would fight me to the death. Even if you die like this, I will accept it with all my heart!"

Zhu Tong and Lei Heng looked at each other and waited for a while.

(End of this chapter)