Water Margin: My 108 Heroes Come from All Heavens

"Someone come here."

After a moment's hesitation.

Liang Shan summoned Zhou Ming and others, and ordered, "Take Liu Sheng...to the Ministry of Justice."

These past few days.

He crammed on the power structure of the Song Dynasty court.

In general.

The officialdom is divided into three major forces: the Eastern Depot, the Western Depot, and the Dragon Guard Manor.

The Eastern Depot was headed by Cao Zhengchun.

The Western Depot was headed by Yu Huatian.

The Dragon Guard Manor was headed by the Imperial Uncle Zhu Wushi.

As for why the reigning emperor Zhao Gou, whose surname is Zhao, and Zhu Wushi, whose surname is Zhu, could be granted the title of Imperial Uncle, he still doesn't understand.

And he...

He was just a minor county constable in Kaifeng.

They were simply powerless to participate in the struggles of these powerful figures.

therefore.

Even if he captured Yagyu Tajima-no-kami, he wouldn't dare to deal with him on his own.

The wisest choice would be to hand him over to the Ministry of Justice and let them handle it.

"yes!"

Zhou Ming, accompanied by two burly constables, stepped forward and bound the frail Liu Sheng tightly with iron chains.

They were taken away.

The Plum Blossom Hall suddenly became much quieter.

Zhizhen stood up, clasped his hands together in prayer towards Liangshan, and said, "Benefactor, now that the matter is settled, this humble monk should take his leave."

"Master, please wait!"

Liang Shan rushed forward and grabbed Zhi Zhen's monk's robe, refusing to let go.

joke!

This is a true grandmaster!

In this world overrun by demons, having a grandmaster by his side gives him a great sense of security.

"Benefactor, this humble monk is a person outside the secular world, and my worldly ties have been severed. It is not appropriate for me to stay any longer."

Without making a sound, Zhizhen pulled the monk's robe out of Liangshan's hands.

No matter how Liangshan tried to persuade them.

He refused to stay.

"In this vast sea of ​​people, our meeting can be considered a kind of karma."

Zhizhen looked at Liangshan with a complicated expression and took out a scripture from his sleeve: "This scripture is a secret treasure of our Buddhist sect. Although you have no talent for martial arts, copying it every day can ensure that you are free from illness and disaster and die a natural death."

Liang Shan accepted the scriptures.

I flipped through it a couple of times and found that it was the very scripture I had copied in the library.

"Take care, Master."

At last.

The monk Zhizhen, dressed in a gray robe, left the county government office with light steps.

And Liangshan...

He then tossed the scripture to a constable behind him.

"Please transcribe this scripture for me every day, and bless me with good health and freedom from illness."

The constable looked completely bewildered: "???"

……

time flies.

Three days later.

Liang Shan dutifully hid in the county government office while secretly investigating those who were spreading rumors about him.

In Kaifeng city.

Every day there are brand new versions of his "outrageous deeds".

Many self-proclaimed righteous intellectuals have begun to openly criticize and condemn his absurd behavior.

So much so that...

Now, even if he goes out with his face covered, he will still get beaten up.

because……

The kind-hearted people have learned their lesson.

Anyone wearing a mask is assumed to be him, adhering to the principle of "better to kill the wrong person than let the guilty go free." It is said that many masked bandits in Kaifeng have suffered as a result.

Also.

He had never been to the Jia family mansion.

on the one hand.

It was to avoid suspicion.

If people found out that I had gone to the Jia family mansion again, the stories that would circulate would probably include the misfortune of even the Jia family's sows.

on the other hand.

Everyone's passed the exam, so who still needs to study?

He's already received the reward from his first mission, so there's no need for him to increase Lin Daiyu's favorability.

A woman's heart.

Needle at the bottom of the sea.

Lin Daiyu's heart is harder to fathom than a needle at the bottom of the sea.

Keep refreshing.

He was worried that if he got -100 again, it would lead to his death.

It's fine as long as it stays around 90; there's no need for it to rise any further.

"My lord! Great news! Great news indeed!"

The tranquility of the county government office was broken by the rapid sound of horses' hooves. Zhou Ming scrambled into the back office.

"What's all the fuss about?"

In the courtyard, Liang Shan, who was reclining on a chair, glared at him.

"Ministry of Personnel! The Ministry of Personnel's approval document!"

Zhou Ming, panting heavily, slammed a document on the table, his face flushed with excitement: "Sir, you've been promoted!"

"A promotion?"

Liang Shan paused for a moment, then took the document and unfolded it to read it.

He couldn't quite understand the densely packed official documents, but a few words in the middle stood out.

"Liangshan has rendered meritorious service in protecting the people and eliminating bandits. He is hereby appointed as the Assistant Judge of the Court of Judicial Review, a rank of eighth grade. He shall assume office immediately."

"A full eighth-rank official?"

Liang Shan's lips twitched a few times.

He was promoted from the eighth rank to the regular eighth rank, which is indeed a promotion, but it was only one rank.

To know.

In the battle at Baoen Temple, he protected the safety of hundreds of pilgrims, killed dozens of assassins in black, and even captured a Grandmaster-level Yagyu Tajima-no-kami.

His military exploits can be described as numerous.

result……

He was promoted one level.

and.

He was not directly promoted to county magistrate, but was transferred from the Kaifeng County Government to take up a post in the Dali Temple.

"What exactly does the Chief Justice of the Court of Judicial Review do?"

He opened the document,

Upon finding the job description at the back, his expression gradually turned strange.

Dali Temple Assistant Judge, Rank 8.

It was under the jurisdiction of the Dali Temple.

He was in charge of "adjudicating cases, redressing injustices, and overturning wrongful convictions."

simply put.

That is, the judge.

Judges who specialize in handling all kinds of difficult, complicated, and major cases.

"Me, a powerful county public security bureau chief, suddenly transferred to be a judge?"

Liang Shan read the document over and over again three times to make sure he wasn't seeing things.

Isn't this a demotion in disguise?!

"My lord, when will you be reporting to the Dali Temple?"

Zhou Ming's eyes lit up, and he said with a fawning expression, "You've been promoted, can you take me with you? I'll be your clerk, serving tea and water, running errands and delivering messages—I can do anything!"

"you?"

Liang Shan sized him up: "You're just a captain, can you even write?"

"meeting!"

Zhou Ming patted his chest proudly and said, "I can write my own name!"

Liang Shan: "..."

Good guy.

I really don't know where he got his confidence from.

However, if you are going to take up a post at the Dali Temple and are unfamiliar with the place, you can indeed bring a few trusted confidants with you.

……

The next morning.

Dali Temple.

This highest judicial institution of the Song Dynasty was located in the east of Kaifeng.

It covers a very large area.

Vermilion gates and high walls.

The two stone lions in front of the gate are majestic and imposing.

Liang Shan changed into a brand-new green official robe, stood in front of the Dali Temple, looked up at the golden plaque, and took a deep breath.

"From this day forward, I am a proud people's judge."

He straightened his clothes and strode inside.

"stop!"

The guard at the door held a long spear horizontally, staring at him expressionlessly: "What are you doing here?"

"The newly appointed Chief Justice of the Court of Judicial Review, Liang Shan, reports for duty today."

Liang Shan displayed the Ministry of Personnel's approval document.

The guard took the document, glanced at it, then looked up at him again, his expression gradually becoming subtle.

"You're... that County Magistrate Liang?"

"Exactly."

Liang Shan remained unfazed.

Obviously.

This guard also grew up listening to his stories.

"Go in."

The guard returned the documents to him and stepped aside to make way, but the disdain and disgust in his eyes were undisguised.