Liver in Water Margin, outlaw madman

As the sun sets, the afterglow of the golden sand beach is reflected on the water, creating a shimmering effect.

Lin Chong, dressed in a tight-fitting outfit and holding a long spear, stood guard by the dock, his eyes fixed on the water, his face full of anxiety.

He only breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Zhang Shan, Lu Zhishen, and the others arrive at the shore by boat, and quickly went to greet them.

"Third brother, you're finally back!" His voice was full of eagerness and joy.

As Zhang Shan stepped onto the dock, seeing Lin Chong's travel-worn appearance, his heart warmed and he was deeply moved.

In his previous life, he toiled in the mortal world, busy with daily necessities and barely able to take care of himself. He had never experienced such pure brotherhood.

His eyes were slightly red as he stepped forward, patted Lin Chong on the shoulder, and said in a hoarse voice, "I'm sorry to have worried you, Second Brother."

Seeing this, Lu Zhishen immediately came over, his tone somewhat teasing: "Second brother, you're only worried about third brother, but not about your eldest brother?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Chong laughed heartily, patted Lu Zhishen's arm, and said in a cheerful tone, "Brother, your martial arts are superb, invincible under heaven, you don't need to worry!"

"Hahaha! Second brother, I love to hear you say that!" Lu Zhishen instantly beamed with joy, patting his chest and laughing heartily.

Looking at his brothers, Zhang Shan felt a surge of warmth in his heart. He raised his hand, waved his hand, and roared, "Prepare a feast! Slaughter cattle and sheep, brothers, let's drink and feast to our hearts' content today!"

No one knows how much pressure and fear he harbors in his heart.

He was just an ordinary person, not a born hero. All his composure and toughness were just a facade.

Now that the matter of Wangjia Village has been settled, and the grain and gold have been transported up the mountain, Liangshan is temporarily safe, and he can finally relax for a short while.

Most importantly, his prestige has been established!

Zhang Shan knew how to establish authority.

It was definitely not done by killing people.

Murder can only instill fear, but it cannot earn genuine support.

For these bandit brothers, only those who can eat and drink well, have a stable place to live, have a guarantee of survival, and have hope and prospects will truly follow them.

All of this requires winning battles and tangible benefits to gradually build prestige.

He looked up and saw that the way the hundreds of brothers in the stronghold were looking at him, Lin Chong, and Lu Zhishen had subtly changed.

The indifference and hostility of the past are gone, as are the doubts and guardedness. In their place is genuine recognition and awe.

"Very well! Let's prepare a feast!"

"Follow the chieftain, and you'll have wine to drink and meat to eat!"

Cheers erupted from the mountain stronghold, the brothers rubbing their hands together, their faces beaming with joy.

Li Si had already prepared a feast as instructed. The open space in the mountain stronghold was filled with tables and chairs, and large basins of cooked meat and large bowls of wine were neatly arranged.

Hundreds of people sat together, toasting and laughing. The lively scene made Zhang Shan feel as if he had returned to the rural banquets of his childhood, simple yet enthusiastic.

Zhang Shan picked up a large bowl, raised it high, his face full of excitement, and shouted, "Brothers, let's drink and be merry today! We won't leave until we're drunk!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he tilted his head back and took a big gulp of the liquor. The liquor went down his throat, but it didn't have much of a kick; instead, it tasted rather sweet.

Lu Zhishen was the most excited. Holding his wine bowl, his eyes wide, he shouted, "Good! Good! Third Brother has a good capacity for alcohol; he's already drunk ten bowls!"

Zhang Shan put down his wine bowl, grinned, and waved his hand: "Haha, brother, this wine is terrible, not strong enough."

"My ancestor left me a secret recipe for refining wine. When I have time, I'll make you a jar, guaranteed to be ten times better than this wine, much stronger!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Zhishen's eyes lit up instantly. He grabbed Zhang Shan's wrist and said eagerly, "Third brother, make it tomorrow! Make it tomorrow! Let me taste it and see what kind of fine wine it is!"

Lin Chong, who was standing to the side, only took a few sips of the wine in front of him, drinking the least.

He held his wine bowl, his gaze slowly sweeping across the mountain stronghold, his expression calm and composed, remaining clear-headed throughout.

The eldest and third brothers had been traveling for days and were exhausted, so they needed to get drunk and rest. The responsibility of protecting the mountain stronghold fell to him.

This Liangshan Mountain is a place where he can feel at ease, and he will never allow anyone to destroy it.

Lin Chong smiled and patted Lu Zhishen's hand, advising, "Brother, let your third brother rest well. He's been working hard these past few days and is exhausted. We can talk about brewing wine another time!"

Zhang Shan was slightly tipsy, his cheeks flushed. Looking at the lively scene of his brothers gathered together, he could no longer contain his emotions.

He slammed his hand on the table, stood up, and burst into song: "The great river flows eastward, the stars in the sky point to the Big Dipper!"

"A bowl of wine is enough for sworn brothers; you have it, I have it, we all have it!"

As the effects of the alcohol took hold, this song naturally came to mind. Its bold and unrestrained style perfectly captured my current state of mind.

Lu Zhishen was holding a wine bowl when he heard the line, "A bowl of wine for sworn brothers, you have it, I have it, we all have it." His expression instantly became excited. He slapped his thigh and, without saying a word, picked up the bowl and poured the wine into his mouth.

"Good! What a wonderful sentiment of 'a bowl of wine for a friend in life and death'! Well said!" He wiped the wine stains from the corner of his mouth, shouted his approval, and his eyes were full of emotion.

Hearing the cheers, Zhang Shan grinned, met the gazes of the crowd, and continued singing loudly: "When injustice is seen, roar out! When it's time to act, act decisively! Bravely roam the land!"

Lu Zhishen became even more excited, pounding the table and trembling all over, repeatedly chanting, "Good! Good! This is exactly what I'm singing!"

As he spoke, he picked up another bowl of wine, tilted his head back, and gulped it down. The wine dripped down the corners of his mouth, soaking his clothes, but he didn't care at all.

Lin Chong sat to the side, listening to the bold singing, his eyes couldn't help but redden, and he gripped the wine bowl in his hand tightly.

He finally understood why his third brother and eldest brother were willing to help him at all costs and accompany him to Liangshan outlaws.

They are all like that.

When you see injustice on the road, draw your sword to help.

Life and death are bearish, if you don't agree, just do it!

The other brothers present were also moved by Zhang Shan's singing; their expressions varied, but they were all deeply touched.

Wang Lun sat in the corner, holding a wine bowl, his eyes filled with complex emotions.

At first, he was somewhat resentful of Zhang Shan and the others, thinking that they were just rough soldiers with no strategy and were not worthy of leading Liangshan.

But after the battle at Wangjia Village, his mindset completely changed. He became relaxed and let down his guard.

It turns out that following a strong, capable person who is also considerate of the brothers is so easy.

He no longer needs to scheme and plot all day long, no longer needs to live in fear, no longer needs to guard against this or suspect that. He only needs to take care of his own duties, and that will be enough.

Wang Lun picked up his wine bowl, took a big gulp, and a long-lost smile appeared on his face as he completely immersed himself in the lively atmosphere.

Everyone at the banquet listened intently, no one spoke, only Zhang Shan's singing echoed in the air above the village, bold and passionate.

As soon as Zhang Shan finished singing, Lu Zhishen immediately came over, mouth agape, and asked eagerly, "Third brother, what song are you singing? I'm enjoying it so much, it gives me all the energy!"

Zhang Shan smiled, put down his wine bowl, wiped the wine stains from the corner of his mouth, and said loudly, "This song is called 'Heroes' Song'!"

"Haha! What a great name! What a great name!" Lu Zhishen laughed loudly, slapping the table as he said, "It sounds even better than Su Xue's poem! Third brother, teach me quickly, I want to sing it too!"

When he was in the Western Army, he would occasionally hear people sing Su Shi's "Remembering the Past at Red Cliff" and "Eternal Joy". Although they were grand, they always lacked a bit of the exhilarating feeling.

But this song, "Heroes' Song," touched his heart as soon as he sang it, capturing the heroism and uninhibited spirit of the Liangshan heroes.

"Yes, Chief! Teach me too! I love to listen, I want to sing too!" Ruan Xiaoqi was so anxious that she scratched her ears and cheeks, moved closer to Zhang Shan, swaying her body incessantly, her face full of eagerness.

Now, following Zhang Shan, he lives a carefree life of drinking and eating meat in large bowls, and he is looking for a place to vent his joy. This song is just what he wants.

"Yes! Teach us!"

"Chief, please teach us!"

The other brothers echoed their sentiments, their eyes filled with anticipation, instantly pushing the atmosphere to another climax.

Looking at the group of simple and forthright brothers before him, Zhang Shan burst into laughter and waved his hand, "Alright! Brothers, sing along with me!"

He knew in his heart that this song had to be sung with his brothers to be truly enjoyable and exhilarating.

It doesn't matter how well-structured the melody or how beautiful the singing style is.

This song should be belted out!

"The great river flows eastward, and the stars in the sky point to the Big Dipper!"

Zhang Shan spoke first, his voice loud and clear, echoing throughout the mountain village.

Lu Zhishen and Ruan Xiaoqi followed closely behind, shouting at the top of their lungs, singing with great enthusiasm even though they were off-key.

Lin Chong also abandoned his usual composure, tilted his head slightly, and sang loudly, his eyes filled with relief and determination.

Hundreds of Liangshan brothers sang in unison, their heroic and stirring voices echoing across the Liangshan Marsh.