Liver in Water Margin, outlaw madman

Zhang Shan stood on Taiping Bridge, quietly looking at Gao Qiu's Grand Commandant's mansion.

He came here to make on-site preparations.

Unexpectedly, after visiting the site in person, I realized that I had been too naive.

The vegetable garden was located outside Suanzao Gate, on the edge of the outer city, in the northeast direction of Kaifeng.

Gao Qiu lived in the southwest of the inner city.

The two roads were located diagonally opposite each other in the city, and it took him about an hour and a half to walk there.

It takes three hours to go there and back.

This does not include the time spent searching for and fighting at the Grand Commandant's residence.

Furthermore, the security of the Grand Commandant's mansion was not what he had imagined. After repeated torture, Fu An finally told the truth.

It was guarded by nearly a hundred imperial guards year-round.

With only a dozen or so people, they definitely wouldn't be able to get through; the casualties would be severe.

Even if they break in, how much can they take?

"Sigh." Zhang Shan sighed deeply. "Si Lang, let's go."

"What's wrong, brother? Aren't we going to watch anymore?" Li Si was still a little excited. In the past, he would never have done such a big thing. At most, he would fight with a hooligan, which was already considered a big deal.

"I'm not going to look at it anymore. This matter ends here. I'm not going to do it anymore," Zhang Shan said calmly. Now that he had made up his mind, he would no longer dwell on it.

Anyway, this is ancient times, and money circulates within the Song Dynasty.

Gao Qiu's wealth will most likely never leave the capital; sooner or later, he will take it all back.

The risk is too high now, and the cost-effectiveness is too low.

"Ah, I'm not doing it anymore." Li Si was a little disappointed, but he didn't insist.

Recalling the situation along the way, Zhang Shan slowly said, "We've crossed the state bridge and the imperial street too many times. Even if we manage to seize it, we won't be able to leave the city."

After several days of preparation, all under ideal conditions, we had to give up after a site visit.

This is the norm in life; there is usually a big difference between what we imagine and what we actually experience.

Back in the vegetable garden, Lin Chong was already there. These days, whenever he had free time, Lin Chong would come to the vegetable garden to check out the terrain.

Lu Zhishen, meanwhile, hid in his room, wiping his armor.

"Third brother, come with me." Lin Chong couldn't contain his excitement when he saw Zhang Shan, and pulled Zhang Shan into the house.

Zhang Shan followed Lin Chong into the house.

"Third brother, look!" Lin Chong yanked off the burlap sack covering the ground.

Zhang Shan leaned closer for a look, and his eyes widened in surprise, gleaming with a bright light: "This is a crossbow?"

"Yes, this is a Huanghua crossbow. It's strung by foot and is standard issue in the military. It's the most durable and reliable," Lin Chong explained.

After his mindset changed, he became a completely different person.

It turns out that things belonging to the imperial court were absolutely forbidden to be taken home.

right now,

Pooh!

Since they're going to frame me anyway, I might as well do it. Besides, a crossbow is different from a bow.

For an ordinary person to master a bow, it would take two or three years to become a skilled archer, let alone kill someone.

The crossbow is different.

It's basically usable from the start.

"The other crossbows were either too light or too big, so I didn't take them," Lin Chong said, then sneered, "With these things, the brothers can protect themselves when they get out."

"Good, now the other brothers can use it too. Once Gao Qiu arrives, they will surely die!" Zhang Shan said excitedly.

Now we're all in the same boat; besides keeping an eye on Yue Temple, we're also keeping an eye on other Taoist temples.

Lin Chong gritted his teeth and said, "That old scoundrel Gao Qiu, I will kill him!"

"Oh, right, third brother, I also brought you a set of chainmail. Try it on," Lin Chong continued.

Zhang Shan quickly accepted it. Armor is something that can save your life. He can't wear the infantry armor, and it won't be able to withstand the strain. Giving it to him would be a waste.

"There are only two of these chainmails in the storeroom, one for you and one for me. They weigh 15 jin (7.5 catties) each and are designed to protect against arrows, knives, slashes, and punctures. They're only issued to generals, and I got one for him too," Lin Chong said excitedly.

"It's a pity, the time was too short. There are so many good things in the armory, I'm a little reluctant to leave them behind," Lin Chong said with a smile.

After putting on his chainmail, Zhang Shan gently moved his body.

It doesn't affect whether you're punching, bending over, drawing a bow, or wielding a gun.

"It's really good armor!" Zhang Shan said excitedly. Having armor on the battlefield is like having more than one extra life.

"By the way, Second Brother, are there any other armors? It's okay if the protection is a little lacking." Zhang Shan wasn't satisfied; since they were already doing it, they might as well get more.

If you miss this opportunity, you might not find another one.

This is a strategic material.

"Okay, tonight, let the brothers come with me. I can't handle this alone," Lin Chong said without hesitation.

Zhang Shan looked at Lin Chong, whose change was quite obvious, and smiled, "Second Brother, you've changed?"

"Third brother, stop teasing me. Things have come to this point, there's no turning back. We're doing one thing or two, so we might as well go all out," Lin Chong said with a wry smile.

Zhang Shan understood this feeling very well; honest people actually only have two states.

One type is honest and upright, following the rules and never making mistakes throughout their lives.

Once someone makes a mistake, there's no going back, and they become much bolder than the average person.

These are actually two different life philosophies: since the jar is broken, you might as well just go all out and ruin it!

"Third Brother, Gao Qiu has already visited three Taoist temples. He will arrive at Yue Temple no later than the day after tomorrow, and will be back as early as tomorrow." Upon receiving the news, Li Si rushed over.

Now, apart from Zhang Shan, Lu Zhishen, and Lin Chong, no one else knows about the plan to kill Gao Qiu.

All I know is that they're going to do something big.

They also prepared several donkey carts, several horse-drawn carts, and other supplies.

Upon hearing this news, Zhang Shan and Lin Chong exchanged a glance, both seeing the determination in each other's eyes.

"Third brother, go tell eldest brother that I'll lead the brothers to the armory," Lin Chong said directly, not daring to delay.

After saying that, he turned and left.

Zhang Shan then walked towards the room where Lu Zhishen was.

As soon as he entered the house, Zhang Shan was so frightened that he turned around and jumped out.

"Haha, Third Brother, how fierce am I?" Lu Zhishen's buzzing voice came from inside the house.

"Wow, that was terrifying!" Zhang Shan was genuinely startled.

In a pitch-black room, with an iron tower inside, who wouldn't be afraid?

Most importantly, Lu Zhishen took off his mask, leaving only his pair of dark, round bull eyes staring out.

Wow, this armor is awesome!

Seeing it with my own eyes was breathtaking.

Coupled with Lu Zhishen's imposing physique and armor, he looked like a demon god incarnate.

Zhang Shan couldn't help but step forward and gently touch it; the cold touch gave him a strange sense of security.

"Clang clang"

Zhang Shan then tapped the knife lightly twice more.

Who can break this armor!

Most people don't have a concept of this. To give an inappropriate analogy, try chopping a wok with your own kitchen knife. Can it break through the defenses?

To kill a soldier wearing armor, you must use a blunt weapon, such as a hammer or axe.

Either the sharpshooter shoots directly into the eye, or the soldier falls down on his own.

After a fall, it's usually difficult to get up quickly on your own.

Zhang Shan looked around with envy, but unfortunately his body was still too weak to support such a full suit of armor.

"Big brother, you're awesome!" Zhang Shan praised sincerely.

"Haha, watch me show you a few moves." Lu Zhishen picked up his monk's staff and began to dance.

It is vigorous and powerful.

"Alright, brother, save your energy for killing Gao Qiu tomorrow!"