Liver in Water Margin, outlaw madman

Zhang Shan and Lu Zhishen listened to Lin Chong's account.

His expression revealed not only nervousness but also excitement!

"Brother Lin, have you made up your mind?" Zhang Shan asked again, his expression solemn, his eyes fixed on Lin Chong's face.

The same applies to Lu Zhishen.

A hint of struggle appeared on Lin Chong's face.

Zhang Shan didn't urge him; he just watched quietly.

If Lin Chong continued to hesitate, Zhang Shan would turn around and leave, never to concern himself with the matter again.

Whether one lives or dies, it is up to fate.

Ultimately, people have to rely on themselves; no matter what outsiders say, it's useless.

"Why."

After a long silence, Lin Chong suddenly turned over and knelt down on the ground: "Brother Zhang Shan, I've dragged you down!"

Lin Chong knew perfectly well that he had relied on Zhang Shan to avert crises several times before.

Now, Zhang Shan is being dragged into this mess. If I hadn't been so indecisive, I wouldn't be in this situation.

Zhang Shan quickly stepped forward and helped Lin Chong up, saying, "Brother Lin, there's no need for that. I was just helping someone in need!"

"Good, Brother Zhang Shan is right. I will do what I can't stand." Lu Zhishen slapped his thigh, deeply agreeing with Zhang Shan's words.

Lin Chong stood up, sat back down on the stool, and said in a low voice, "Brothers, rest assured, I will personally kill Gao Qiu. I only ask that you two take good care of my wife."

Lu Zhishen was taken aback: "How can that be? Let's brothers storm the Grand Commandant's mansion together and chop off the traitor's dog head!"

Zhang Shan was slightly taken aback. He hadn't expected Lin Chong to be so considerate, even at this moment, still thinking about not causing trouble for others.

"Brother Lin, how do you plan to kill him?" Zhang Shan asked in a low voice.

Lin Chong glanced at the two men and said in a low voice, "I plan to scout the area these next few days to see when Gao Qiu will be there. When he is, I'll just storm in and kill him!"

"Alright, I'll go with you, brother, and storm the Grand Commandant's mansion!" Lu Zhishen said excitedly, his monk's staff already itching for a fight.

Lin Chong quickly said, "Brother, you can't go. This is a matter of life and death. How can I let you be implicated? Please take good care of my wife and father-in-law. If Lin Chong doesn't make it out, you two brothers will definitely not be implicated!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Shan put his hand to his forehead.

We are strong in military force, but not ridiculously so.

Lu Zhishen was preparing to assassinate the governor of Huazhou when he was captured.

Now that Lin Chong is involved, even if Gao Qiu is killed, the two of them will most likely not be able to escape.

As the saying goes, if you're good at something, you'll get used to that method.

Both of them were highly skilled in martial arts and enjoyed using force.

Gao Qiu wielded immense power and loved to abuse it.

"Brothers, I just heard that Gao Qiu wants to inspect Taoist sites in advance. Is that true?" Zhang Shan wasn't sure if he had misheard.

Lu Zhishen shook his head: "I wasn't listening carefully; I was only thinking about killing people."

Lin Chong, who had been in Tokyo for a long time and was also an instructor in the Imperial Guards, knew a little about the matter. He said in a low voice, "His Majesty secretly reveres Taoism. In recent years, he has been to Taoist temples in private. He has visited almost all the Taoist temples, big and small, in Tokyo."

"Then, will he come to the Yue Temple next door?" Zhang Shan's breathing was a little rapid, and his expression was somewhat nervous.

Lin Chong was taken aback. The Imperial Guards were responsible for guarding the area, and he quickly searched his memory.

The atmosphere became tense, and Lu Zhishen understood Zhang Shan's meaning.

After a few breaths, Lin Chong slowly shook his head: "I don't know. Every year, His Majesty checks randomly. No one knows until the moment of departure."

"Ah, if only we were here, it would be much easier for us to take action." Lu Zhishen sighed deeply. How could he not know how dangerous it was inside the city and how convenient it was outside?

Lin Chong's face was also filled with disappointment.

Zhang Shan laughed instead, leaving the two of them stunned.

"Brother, what are you laughing at?" Lu Zhishen scratched his head and asked, puzzled.

Zhang Shan smiled and said, "If everything were planned in advance each year, we wouldn't have a chance. But since it's random each time, Gao Qiu will definitely go to each Taoist temple to check the arrangements beforehand. He'll definitely come to the Yue Temple!"

Zhang Shan said it with absolute certainty.

He might not be so sure about other things, but he was almost certain about this one.

Emperor Huizong (Zhao Ji) might not come, but Gao Qiu will definitely come.

As a master of flattery, Gao Qiu would not miss, nor dare to miss, such an opportunity to demonstrate his skill.

When high-ranking leaders make an inspection tour, they usually prepare several alternative itineraries.

Furthermore, all these plans and itineraries must be thoroughly prepared in order to prevent any random changes from above.

Lin Chong was just an instructor and had no experience with these things.

Lu Zhishen had met him a few times and immediately realized what he meant. He quickly said, "That's right. When I was working under General Xiao Zhong, his trips were sometimes random, but the brothers in charge of arranging his itinerary had to go to many places to check in advance."

Hearing this, Lin Chong perked up: "So, if Gao Qiu comes to the Yue Temple, is it possible we can make our move there?"

Nobody wants to die, and killing outside the city has far more advantages than killing inside the city.

Zhang Shan nodded: "Yes, very likely, but we need to send someone to keep an eye on Gao Qiu, because he could come at any time!"

"I'll keep an eye on Gao Qiu!" Lu Zhishen volunteered. "I used to be a scout."

Zhang Shan sized up Lu Zhishen.

With his enormous bald head and imposing physique, he might be suitable as a scout in the military.

But it would be too conspicuous in the city.

"What are you looking at? I'm not good enough!" Lu Zhishen felt uncomfortable seeing Zhang Shan's scrutinizing gaze, but he stubbornly retorted.

Lin Chong shook his head: "Big brother, you're too conspicuous."

He wanted to follow him personally, but in order to keep Gao Qiu in the dark, he still had to go to work as usual.

They could only look at Zhang Shan.

Zhang Shan smiled and said, "Don't worry, you two, leave this to me."

"Thank you very much, brother." Lin Chong was at a loss for words.

Zhang Shan smiled and waved his hand; for him, this was the simplest thing.

Lin Chong's eyes were slightly red. It turned out that he had looked down on Zhang Shan, who was just a rascal from outside the city who did all sorts of low-class things.

He was an instructor in the Imperial Guards, a man of considerable standing; how could he possibly associate too much with Zhang Shan?

As Zhang Shan's martial arts talent grew, he became slightly closer to him, but still maintained a distance.

Unexpectedly, the person who is now able to help him, the one he once looked down upon, is the one who is willing to help him.

With a thud, Lin Chong once again knelt down on the ground: "Lin Chong has suffered such a great calamity, and I am deeply grateful to my two brothers for their unwavering loyalty. I have no way to repay them. If you two brothers do not mind, I wish to become sworn brothers with you! We will share life and death in the future, and Lin Chong will repay you with my life!"

"Good, I've been wanting to become sworn brothers for a long time," Lu Zhishen said excitedly. "I was worried you wouldn't agree, brother."

Zhang Shan was stunned. How could they suddenly become sworn brothers? But since Lin Chong had mustered up so much courage, Lu Zhishen agreed.

He had no reason to refuse.

He also rolled over and knelt down on the ground.

According to age, Lu Zhishen is the eldest brother, Lin Chong is the second eldest brother, and Zhang Shan is the third youngest brother.

After the sworn brotherhood was completed, a voice arose in Zhang Shan's mind:

"My eldest and second eldest brothers are invincible!"