Liver in Water Margin, outlaw madman

Zhang Shan looked at Lin Chong's face.

What a face it was!

Handsome and dashing, with a refined yet heroic air.

It still has a face that hasn't been beaten down by society, and its eyes still have a clear look.

Now it is filled with grievances, confusion, expectations and helplessness.

Zhang Shan gave a wry smile. Who wouldn't want to live a peaceful and stable life?

But who told them to have their eyes on you?

"Brother Lin, you can wait a few days and see. Maybe I'm wrong," Zhang Shan said in a low voice.

No one is born a criminal.

Especially someone like Lin Chong, who has already been sentenced, is still thinking about reforming himself and starting a new life.

This is the most stable foundation and the highest quality resource of the country.

But it was just wasted like that!

Lin Chong's eyes lit up again, and he nodded repeatedly: "Brother, I will be cautious and careful and will never make a mistake. I will endure until Gao Qiu leaves office."

"........." Lu Zhishen

"........." Zhang Shan

People are different. Zhang Shan looked at Lin Chong with some sympathy and said in a low voice, "Brother Lin, if Gao Qiu doesn't make any further moves, you can wait it out. But if he does make a move, don't hesitate!"

"Brother, please speak." Lin Chong was patient; as long as there was even the slightest way, he wanted to continue.

Zhang Shan said slowly, "If you haven't been reassigned, sent on business trips, or given any performance reviews recently, it means that the danger is not significant for the time being."

"During this time, after you finish your shift, don't go anywhere. Just stay at home or come to our place."

Lin Chong nodded in agreement; he had noted all of this down.

Zhang Shan had already changed Lin Chong's fate. He didn't know what Gao Qiu would do next, but he knew that Gao Qiu would definitely not let it go.

If you keep it for a long time, you will lose it!

Gao Qiu was in a favorable position and could attack wherever he wanted; how could Lin Chong possibly defend against him?

If Lin Chong couldn't stop him, Lu Zhishen and he would inevitably get involved.

Instead of passively defending, it's better to take the initiative to attack.

Seeing Lin Chong so humbled and pitiful, she could see through his act.

Zhang Shan had already made up his mind.

Even if he eventually becomes more skilled than Lu Zhishen or Lin Chong, so what if he has mastered the system?

If he doesn't work like a dog for others, no one will appreciate him, and he won't even have enough money to eat.

Not to mention making achievements and establishing a career; all the credit will be taken away by others.

These days, besides practicing martial arts, he spends his time thinking about his future.

After much thought, the best path was to go up the mountain and become an outlaw, establish his own power, grow stronger, and wait for the right opportunity.

This is the only way to maximize his advantages.

As for reading books, practicing calligraphy, and taking the imperial examinations.

He tried it too, but unfortunately, this damned proficiency system didn't react at all and didn't record it at all.

This means I'm destined to become a warrior!

Lin Chong left, leaving with a glimmer of hope.

Lu Zhishen, outwardly rough but inwardly shrewd, said directly after Lin Chong left, "Brother, is Lin Chong destined to face this calamity?"

"Yes, there's no way to avoid it!" Zhang Shan said directly.

"Damn that damned wretch! I'm going to kill Gao Qiu right now!" Lu Zhishen roared furiously.

Zhang Shan sat there, motionless, a smile playing on his lips.

"Why didn't you stop me!" Lu Zhishen said angrily.

Zhang Shan knew, of course, that although Lu Zhishen was reckless, he was also a shrewd man beneath his rough exterior; he was just too angry to speak his mind.

"Brother, do you really want to kill Gao Qiu?" Zhang San asked.

"Yes, I want to kill him. I wanted to kill him back in Yan'an Prefecture. This guy is really wicked, he's been suppressing our Western Army all along!" Lu Zhishen nodded very seriously this time.

"When I arrived in the capital, I found that this fellow was truly wicked. I wouldn't feel at ease if I didn't kill him."

Zhang Shan continued, "And then what?"

"Let's run! I've come all the way from Mount Wutai, and I've seen hills and puddles everywhere, and outlaws all over the place. One more won't make a difference." Lu Zhishen arrived at the Xiangguo Temple and was bored all day long.

He disliked the capital city; it was too noisy, too bustling, too prosperous, and too restless.

"How about I go with my older brother?" Zhang Shan said with a smile. He was a local ruffian from a poor family with no ties to his family.

Lu Zhishen was overjoyed upon hearing this: "That's wonderful! With us brothers together, we can go anywhere in the world!"

After saying that, he excitedly said, "I have a brother named Shi Jin who's an outlaw on Shaohua Mountain. What do you say, shall we go to Shaohua Mountain?"

Zhang Shan was taken aback. Lu Zhishen had already planned his escape route. He just didn't know why Lu Zhishen didn't go to Shaohua Mountain in the original story, but instead went to Erlong Mountain.

Maybe, just maybe, they got lost!

"Brother, we can't go over there," Zhang Shan said directly.

Lu Zhishen was somewhat puzzled: "Why?"

"It's too close to the border troops there. Their army could invade at any time, and it's too dangerous," Zhang Shan said. "Also, there are too many people and too little land, and trade is not possible there, so we can't support too many people."

After listening, Lu Zhishen slapped his thigh and said, "Brother is right. The border army is still very strong. They have been fighting against the Western Xia for many years."

"But wouldn't this put Brother Shi Jin in great danger?"

"No, I have to tell him!"

Zhang Shan was amused by Lu Zhishen: "Brother, we don't have a place to stay yet, so let's not think about anything else for now. We can invite Brother Shi Jin over after we find a place."

Shi Jin is a good brother, and he has great potential.

"That's right, but where should we go to settle down as outlaws?" Lu Zhishen asked, scratching his head.

Zhang Shan couldn't help but laugh. The matter wasn't even settled yet, and the two of them were already talking about becoming outlaws.

The key point is that nobody noticed anything was wrong!

"No rush, I'll look into it further. There's a lot of information in the capital." Zhang Shan said honestly, he really hadn't made up his mind yet.

He originally planned to stay in the capital for a year or two to further hone his martial arts skills.

It now seems that Gao Qiu will not give him that chance.

He had already ruined Gao Yanei's plans twice, and retaliation against him might be imminent.

Getting revenge on Lin Chong will require some thought.

Taking revenge on yourself is much simpler.

"Brother, we need to find a way to get some money, otherwise we won't have enough for the journey," Zhang Shan said.

A poor family can travel with plenty of money; what if you have no money?

Also, our current equipment is no good; we need to upgrade.

It would be even better if we could buy a few horses.

However, Zhang Shan knew that this was unrealistic. Horses were extremely precious in the Song Dynasty, comparable to luxury cars worth millions in later generations.

Upon hearing this, Lu Zhishen couldn't help but scratch his head: "Brother, how do we make money?"

He's good at spending money, but not so good at making it.

Zhang Shan has been thinking a lot these days. It's definitely too late to make money honestly.

The fastest ways to make money are either by robbing or by borrowing!

They'll pull off one heist and run.

Ordinary people don't have money; all the money is in the hands of high-ranking officials, wealthy businessmen, and temples!

"Brother, how about we borrow some money from the temple first?" Zhang Shan said with a smile.

Lu Zhishen was taken aback: "You mean incense money?"

"Yes, my elder brother might be able to lend me some, but I can't. I have nothing of value and nothing to offer as collateral!" Zhang Shan said helplessly.

He had seriously considered taking advantage of the situation, but no one was willing to lend them money.

Everyone knows they're scoundrels, dirt poor, and their reputation is ruined.

Just as Zhang Shan and Lu Zhishen were plotting in the house, Li Si rushed over.

He shouted, "Third Brother, something terrible has happened! Niu Er is here with a group of men!"