Liver in Water Margin, outlaw madman

Zhang Shan knew that he was not only insignificant and powerless, but also weak and isolated.

It's difficult enough to protect oneself, let alone stop others from doing evil.

"Third Brother, we followed them all the way there, and they did indeed go to the Grand Commandant's mansion," the ruffian said as he returned.

Zhang Shan nodded; he was just confirming it again.

"Send two brothers to take turns guarding the area near Instructor Lin's alley. If there are any problems, come back and tell me immediately," Zhang Shan said directly.

At this point, it is absolutely unacceptable to harbor any illusions.

Sometimes, you can't avoid it.

If a bad person wants to harm you, they'll be thinking about harming you all day long.

Ordinary people are afraid of trouble, and the first thing they say when they're afraid of trouble is: "If I don't bully others, how can I bully you?"

Instead of looking for the reasons in the bad guys, they look for the reasons in themselves.

It's both laughable and pathetic!

"Brother, do you think there's more to this story?" Lu Zhishen asked, somewhat puzzled. He also believed the matter was over.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Shan couldn't help but smile wryly: "Brother, we may not have the heart to harm others, but we can't be without the heart to guard against them."

"Who are Gao Yanei and Gao Qiu?"

Lu Zhishen shook his enormous head and said in a deep voice, "Not a good person!"

"Yeah, they're not good people, especially that bastard Gao Yanei, he's probably even more excited now," Zhang Shan said with a wry smile.

He suddenly felt that he was utterly useless.

It was useless in the past life, and it's useless in this life either.

"Damn it." Zhang Shan put his bow and arrow aside, picked up his spear, and began practicing thrusting.

Bad people and idiots are everywhere, but he can only passively defend himself. It's so damn pathetic.

If you're not strong enough, nothing you say will make a difference.

Zhang Shan could only practice even more intensely.

Seeing Zhang Shan's state, Lu Zhishen felt a pang of sympathy: "Alas, I just can't stand this despicable world. There's no future in being a soldier and fighting; you're worse off than a sycophant, worse off than a rogue!"

"You son of a bitch!"

The two of them started hurling insults at each other.

After arguing for a long time, the two suddenly looked at each other and smiled.

"Haha, big brother, scolding won't work, you have to beat him up!" Zhang Shan said with a laugh.

"Brother is right. If corrupt officials could be condemned to death, the world wouldn't be like this." Lu Zhishen laughed along.

Finding joy amidst hardship is a way to console oneself.

"Come, I'll teach you military spear techniques and staff techniques. I see you're quite proficient at the bayonet move," Lu Zhishen said directly.

Zhang Shan immediately became happy, realizing that one should have a long-term vision while also focusing on the present.

Only by acquiring skills can one achieve something.

Lu Zhishen reached out and picked up a long spear, holding it as if it were nothing in his hand: "Too light, too light."

Having gotten used to holding a monk's staff, it felt a bit strange to hold a long spear again.

"The main techniques of spear fighting are thrusting, chopping, blocking, and seizing."

"The key to thrusting is the bayonet technique you've learned, which is straight in and out, thrusting wherever you aim."

"劈枪" means to hit someone with a gun.

At this point, Lu Zhishen couldn't help but say with disdain, "You need a monk's staff to hit people; a spear is too soft."

Zhang Shan laughed too: "Brother, not everyone has your strength."

"Oh, you've lost a bit of weight. Eat more meat," Lu Zhishen said with some concern. "I only need to give ten loads of vegetables to the temple every day from this vegetable garden; the rest are yours."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Shan's eyes reddened, his voice choked with emotion, and his words became more genuine: "Big Brother!"

I never met such a good older brother in my past life, but I never expected to meet one in this life.

"Hey, stop acting like a girl, eat more and practice more so you can fight alongside me!" Lu Zhishen laughed heartily.

"Haha, brother is right, practice, I want to keep practicing!" Zhang Shan brandished his spear, sweeping it left and right, nodding up and down.

A cluster of red tassels blooms in the air.

Zhang Shan had never known why there was a red tassel on the spear.

At first I thought it was just decoration.

I only found out now that it wasn't true.

The most important function of the red tassel is to block and absorb blood.

With a thrust of the spear, blood splattered everywhere. If the blood flowed down the shaft and onto the hand, it would cause the hand to slip, affecting the fight.

Furthermore, the red tassel can also serve to obstruct the enemy's line of sight.

Lu Zhishen stepped in and temporarily resolved the worry about food and drink.

On the other hand, Lin Chong was depressed for several days. Apart from going on duty as usual, he stayed at home until Lu Qian arrived.

"Is my brother home?" Lu Qian called softly outside Lin Chong's house.

How could he not know that Lin Chong was at home, and how could he not know the reason why Lin Chong was at home?

But pretend you don't know.

Lu Qian smiled as he looked at Lin Chong's heroic face and Lin Niangzi's virtuous appearance, feeling a mix of emotions.

Envy, jealousy, and a touch of regret.

Yes, he refused when Fu An approached him.

Because Fu An's portion was insufficient!

Later, when Gao Yanei summoned him, he hesitated slightly and looked troubled.

"What, you're not willing?" Gao Yanei looked coldly at Lu Qian: "Actually, it's not that I can't do without you. Lin Chong knows quite a few people in the Imperial Guard."

Lu Qian panicked upon hearing this. He just wanted to manipulate the situation and sell Lin Chong for a good price.

"Young Master, no one else has it as easy as I do. I'm from Lin Chong's hometown, and he recommended me to the Grand Commandant's office. He wouldn't be wary of me, would he?"

Upon hearing this, Gao Yanei pointed his stubby finger at Lu Qian, then turned to Fu An and said, "Fu An, your rival has arrived. This fellow is also good material for an official."

Lu Qian bowed slightly, smiling obsequiously, "Young Master, after this matter is accomplished, you must transfer Lin Chong away. Otherwise, Lin Chong's martial arts skills are formidable, and you won't be able to guard against him!"

Gao Yanei curled his lip slightly: "Alright, I know. After doing something like this, Lin Chong won't tolerate you in the future. You're afraid of his retaliation, aren't you? How about I transfer you to another place?"

Lu Qian was taken aback. The reason he dared not refuse Gao Kan was because his life and fortune were also in Gao Kan's hands.

They can punish you anytime, anywhere, on any pretext.

Especially for officers like them, whose status was already low, he dared not imagine the consequences if he dared to refuse Gao Yanei.

"Young master, you jest. What future is there in going to other places? Following you and the Grand Commandant is the proper path," Lu Qian said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Gao Yanei put his hands on his hips, looked up at the sky and laughed loudly: "Haha, you really are the makings of an official. My father once said that all military merits are just empty words. Only what he recognizes and the Emperor recognizes are real."

"Go ahead, and you'll be well rewarded afterward!"

As the son of a powerful official, Gao Yanei was skilled at making empty promises.

This led to the scene where Lu Qian went to find Lin Chong.

Upon seeing Lu Qian, Lin Chong quickly stood up, went to the door, and opened it: "Brother, what brings you here?"

Lu Qian smiled, his tone warm and friendly: "I haven't seen you for days, brother. I've missed you terribly. Why didn't you go out and have some fun?"

"I'm feeling down and don't want to go out," Lin Chong said casually.

The fact that one's wife was harassed is a family scandal and should not be easily discussed with outsiders.

Lu Qian's smile grew even brighter as he grabbed Lin Chong's hand: "Brother, if you're feeling down, let's have a drink. Come on, let's have a couple of drinks at my place, and you'll feel much better."

Lin Chong was still hesitating when he heard Madam Lin step forward, straighten his clothes, and say softly, "My lord, it would be good for you to go out for a few drinks to change your mood."

Hearing this, Lu Qian laughed even more heartily: "Sister-in-law is right. My brother and I will be right back. Don't worry, we'll be back before sunset!"

"Alright, after I go out, close the door and come back shortly," Lin Chong said.

Madam Lin nodded and watched Lin Chonghe leave.

No one noticed that several figures at the alley entrance were staring intently at the spot. As Lin Chong left, they beamed with joy and ran away quickly.