Liver in Water Margin, outlaw madman

Gao Qiu looked somewhat tired, having been visiting the Taoist temple for several days in a row.

Although he didn't need to do anything, once he arrived at the Taoist temple, there would naturally be people specifically responsible for checking the surrounding safety.

Praying for blessings is tiring.

Wherever he went, Gao Qiu would earnestly pray for blessings, hoping for a prosperous official career, family wealth, and an endless line of descendants.

He believes these things!

Otherwise, there's no way to explain the legend of my life!

How could a scoundrel become a Grand Commandant? What is this if not a legend?

Did I succeed through studying?

No!

Did I achieve this through military merit?

No!

I rely on luck, God's blessing, and good fortune!

Therefore, he believes!

"Let's visit both temples together tomorrow. We'll visit one in the morning and the other in the afternoon. Neither of them are large Taoist temples," Gao Qiu arranged.

"Yes." The subordinate officer accepted the order and left.

These matters were considered Zhao Ji's private affairs, and each time they were handled quietly, without disturbing the people or making a big fuss.

Therefore, Gao Qiu did not bring many people with him; they were all his trusted subordinates from the Grand Commandant's office.

These people are also proud to be able to do such things.

After all, he was accompanying the Grand Commandant on personal business.

The Grand Commandant was in charge of the emperor's private affairs.

In a way, they were also doing private business for the emperor.

What a huge loss of face!

"Oh, right, let Lu Qian come along tomorrow too," Gao Qiu suddenly said.

Gao Qiu was neither good at literature nor martial arts, but he had his own set of principles for dealing with things.

Lu Qian is a member of the Imperial Guard and has done things for me before. I can show him some respect so that he will work harder in the future.

In particular, we will need Lu Qian soon to continue dealing with Lin Chong.

Lu Qian has been feeling down these past few days, constantly being scolded by Gao Yanei.

Gao Qiu wouldn't let Gao Kan leave the mansion and even sent Lu Qian to keep an eye on him. How could this not anger Gao Yanei?

"Lu Qian, you wait, are you really not letting me out?!" Gao Kan had been holding it in for three days and was feeling extremely uncomfortable.

"I dare not disobey the Grand Commandant's orders. Please forgive me, young master." Lu Qian had no choice but to smile apologetically each time.

He definitely has to listen to Gao Qiu, Gao Kan.

He can still distinguish that.

But he couldn't afford to offend Gao Kan too much, otherwise he wouldn't get the desired outcome even if he got things done.

Gao Kan laughed in anger, pointing at Lu Qian and saying, "Fine, fine, you wait, you wait! You're trying to intimidate me with my father, aren't you!"

Just then, the old steward approached and whispered to Lu Qian, "Go out with the Grand Commandant tomorrow; this is a special favor from the Grand Commandant!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Qian's face lit up with joy, and he quickly bowed in gratitude: "Thank you, Grand Commandant! Thank you, Elder Steward!"

He knew that he had done it, and that Gao Qiu had seen it.

Seeing this, Gao Kan became even angrier, stomping his feet and saying, "Fine, fine, fine, Lu Qian, you just wait, you just wait!"

The old steward waved his hand, and Lu Qian quickly withdrew to prepare.

Only the old steward was left there to coax Gao Kan: "Young master, the Grand Commandant is doing this for your own good. Lu Qian is still useful. Just be patient for a few more days."

"When will we deal with Lin Chong?" Gao Kan asked impatiently.

The old steward whispered, "After the Grand Commandant finishes his inspection of the Taoist temple tomorrow, he will reorganize the armory the day after tomorrow, and then he will deal with Lin Chong."

"Okay, okay, hurry up, I miss Lady Lin so much, I can't stop thinking about her." Gao Kan said with shining eyes, his mouth watering.

Early one morning, Gao Qiu led forty or fifty men out of the mansion.

Zhang Shan also received the news and said to everyone, "It's not too late for everyone to quit now. I don't blame you. We've been brothers, let's go our separate ways."

In the past few days, everyone has vaguely realized that something big is about to happen, and it is related to Gao Qiu.

I was already prepared.

"Third Brother, just give the orders. None of us brothers are cowards," Li Si said first.

"Yes, Third Brother, without you, I would have starved to death long ago. I would follow you through thick and thin!"

"Yes, wherever Third Brother goes, we go!"

Not one of them withdrew.

Seeing this, Zhang Shan clasped his hands in a fist salute to the crowd and said, "Good, good brothers, I won't say anything more. I'll keep everything in my heart."

After saying that, they began to assign tasks.

"Si Lang, lead your men to wait five miles outside the city. Pack up all your valuables and weapons, and then go out of the city to wait."

"Big guy, go to the village where Madam Lin and Instructor Zhang are, pick them up, and meet up with Li Si."

Upon hearing this, Li Si's face showed worry: "Third Brother, the brothers can stay here and lend a hand."

"Yes, Third Brother, the brothers aren't afraid to die!"

Zhang Shan smiled and said, "Brothers, I know you're all heroes, but what you're doing is more important. Just follow my instructions."

"Alright, everyone listen to Third Brother. When has Third Brother ever made a mistake?" Li Si quickly added.

He knew that everyone's martial arts skills were too low, and staying behind might only cause trouble.

After making the arrangements, Zhang Shan went inside and saw that Lu Zhishen was already dressed and fully armed.

The infantry armor must be put on in advance, otherwise there won't be enough time.

That's Lu Zhishen. If it were an ordinary person, they would be exhausted to death if they had to wear that for so long.

Lin Chong was also inside the house, dressed neatly, holding a long spear, with a waist knife at his side, and his chainmail covered by his clothes.

As for roll call at the armory, who cares anymore?

The Imperial Guards didn't care; they were just looking for a pretext to use against him, and Lin Chong delivered himself right to their doorstep—perfect!

Zhang Shan himself was also dressed in chainmail, carried a bow and arrows on his back, and held a long spear in his hand.

He wasn't responsible for the frontal attacks; he was only responsible for harassing the perimeter.

"Big brother, second brother, when the time comes, we must follow the plan and remember not to be impulsive or linger in battle. We must rush straight for Gao Qiu. Once we get caught up in the trap, the consequences will be unimaginable," Zhang Shan couldn't help but warn.

"Yes, Third Brother, don't worry, I won't kill indiscriminately." Lin Chong nodded solemnly.

Seeing that the two of them were looking at him, Lu Zhishen blinked his big, round eyes and said, "Don't worry, I won't kill indiscriminately."

After saying that, he added somewhat sheepishly, "Um, brothers, could you help me get some fresh air?"

Lu Zhishen had endured for a long time, but finally he couldn't hold back any longer.

This armor is great, but it's so hot.

Although the weather isn't at its hottest right now, wearing heavy protective gear with poor ventilation makes it hard not to feel stuffy.

Zhang Shan couldn't help but laugh, and reached out to take off Lu Zhishen's helmet: "Brother, you can put the helmet back on later!"

Lu Zhishen loved this woman even more than he loved women, and he couldn't bear to let her go.

Seeing this, Lin Chong couldn't help but laugh.

It eased the tense atmosphere somewhat.

It would be a lie to say they weren't nervous. Only Lu Zhishen was unfazed; having spent so long in the army, this was nothing to him.

Lin Chong was slightly nervous. He was just an instructor and had never actually fought on the battlefield.

Zhang Shan was even more nervous; he rarely even got into fights, let alone killed anyone.

"Shh, does it sound like someone's coming from next door?" Zhang Shan suddenly said.

After everyone left the vegetable garden, it suddenly became quiet, and the sounds from next door could be heard clearly.

"I'll go take a look." Without saying another word, Lin Chong took the lead and walked out the door.

Lu Zhishen quickly put his helmet back on.

Zhang Shan also took down his bow and arrows, and placed a crossbow with its string already cocked next to him; this thing was too slow to cock.

In close-quarters combat, at most one volley of fire will be fired.

Ding Deng Deng.

Lin Chong turned back, his face grave, and said in a low voice, "Gao Qiu has arrived!"

The three exchanged a glance.

Zhang Shan said, "Proceed according to plan."

"kill!"