Water Margin: My 108 Heroes Come from All Heavens

Chapter 48 Dude, are we that close?

"That's enough!"

Finally, Zhu Wushi, who had been observing from the sidelines, spoke up.

The sound wasn't loud.

Yet it carried an undeniable aura of power.

The pressure of a Grandmaster-level aura enveloped the main hall.

"boom!"

Everyone stopped fighting at the same time.

He reluctantly retreated back into the queue.

Cai Jing straightened his official hat, which had been pulled askew, and returned to his original position without changing his expression.

The hall fell silent again.

Zhao Gou put down his teacup and looked at Zhu Wushi: "Does Marquis Shenhou have a good plan?"

Zhu Wushi bowed slightly and said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, I recommend someone who will solve this case and recover the grain within ten days."

The voice just fell.

Cao Zhengchun, the arch-enemy, also stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, since the Divine Marquis is unwilling to take action, then this old servant will recommend someone who will surely solve this case and recover the grain."

"Oh?"

Zhao Gou raised an eyebrow, looking somewhat surprised.

Zhu Wushi stared at Cao Zhengchun and took another step forward: "Your Majesty, I recommend this man. He will solve this case and recover the grain within seven days."

"This old servant recommends this man; he will surely solve this case and recover the grain within three days!"

Not to be outdone, Cao Zhengchun then offered his guarantee.

Among the assembled officials, Liang Shan's eyes lit up with curiosity as he watched the two arguing.

The Song Dynasty court.

It truly is a place where hidden talents abound, with countless formidable individuals.

There are actually people who can capture demons at the Celestial Realm within three days.

"Stop arguing, let's take turns speaking."

Zhao Gou frowned slightly: "Divine Marquis, who have you recommended?"

Zhu Wushi raised his head, his gaze passing over the assembled officials and landing on Liang Shan in the third row.

"The Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, Liangshan."

"The one I recommended is Liang Shan, who is also the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review."

Cao Zhengchun followed suit, also pointing to Liangshan.

Liang Shan: "???"

He was completely dumbfounded. The amazing person was actually himself?

I was enjoying the show.

I was suddenly recommended.

Dude, do I know you guys that well?

Neither of you are Xu Shu.

Why make random recommendations?

He's just an ordinary person, going to fight demons at the Celestial Realm?!

"Liangshan?"

Zhao Gou's gaze also fell upon them, and he asked in surprise, "He's just an ordinary person, why did you recommend him?"

"Although Liang Shan is an ordinary person, he has solved many strange cases. The demons in the west and north of the city have been entrenched for many years, and I have been unable to eradicate them. He was able to pacify both places, which shows his ability."

Zhu Wushi said in a deep voice, "Although the theft of grain supplies is no small matter, I believe that with Liangshan's capabilities, they will surely be able to solve this case. My Protectorate Manor will fully cooperate!"

"I second that proposal!"

Cao Zhengchun surprisingly stepped forward as well, cupping his hands in greeting and saying, "Lord Liang is young and promising, a truly rare talent. The Eastern Depot will fully cooperate!"

"I second that opinion."

Yu Huatian followed suit, stating, "Whether Lord Liang can solve the case depends on his ability to do so. If he can, then the case is solved; if he cannot, then the case is difficult to solve... In short, the Western Depot will provide full assistance!"

Liang Shan's lips twitched a few times.

He mentally cursed the ancestors of these three people for eighteen generations.

He finally understood.

No one wanted to take on this hot potato, so they all decided to pass the buck to themselves.

"Your Majesty, I—"

Just as Liang Shan was about to decline, Zhao Gou waved his hand, interrupting him.

"Liangshan".

"Your subject is here."

Liang Shan reluctantly stepped forward.

"This case is now entirely in your hands."

Zhao Gou's expression shifted slightly, and he said loudly, "With the assistance of the Dragon Guard Manor, the Eastern Depot, and the Western Depot, I want to see results within seven days."

"Your Majesty, minister..."

Liang Shan opened his mouth, but dared not disobey the imperial edict.

You must say half a word of no.

I'm afraid their entire family could be wiped out in no time.

After issuing the decree, Zhao Gou focused his gaze on the void.

Just now.

His national destiny simulator performed today's simulation, resulting in the event of "appointing Liangshan".

[Simulation in progress...]

[Day 1: After receiving the imperial decree, Liangshan did not immediately launch an investigation, but instead met with Fahai and Bai Suzhen at Dali Temple.]

[Day Two: Liang Shan led Fahai out of the city and found the formation where the Celestial Realm demons were hiding in the Taihang Mountains outside the city. Following the clues...]

[Day Three...]

[Simulation ended.]

This simulation consumed 1 units of national fortune. The result was: Liangshan successfully recovered the supplies and severely damaged the Jin Kingdom's demons.

[Ding! Congratulations, host, you have received an extra reward:]

【1. Rare Item: Demon-Suppressing Talisman x3 (Can immobilize a demon in the Celestial Realm for the duration of an incense stick)】

2. Rare Elixir: 10 Qi Cultivation Pills (Effective to raise a Qi Refining Realm martial artist by one minor realm after consumption)

3. Rare Material: 100 jin of Mystic Iron Refined Gold (can be used to forge Grandmaster-level weapons)

Zhao Gou narrowed his eyes.

His fingers tapped lightly on the armrest of the dragon throne.

"Fahai... Bai Suzhen..."

He murmured the two names, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes.

Two experts at the Celestial Realm.

only……

One of them is a demon; could it be related to the Jin Dynasty?

"what?"

Liang Shan looked up and inadvertently noticed that Zhao Gou was lost in thought again.

……

Dali Temple.

The Magistrate's Court.

After the court session, Liang Shan plopped down in a grand master's chair.

He looked up to the sky and sighed deeply.

"We can't outmaneuver these seasoned bureaucrats."

He rubbed his throbbing temples, feeling an unbearable headache.

Three million shi of grain.

Demons and monsters in the Celestial Realm.

Is this something an ordinary person like him can solve?

"Chief, are you there?"

Liang Shan tried to summon the system in his mind.

Just say what you need; don't ask if I'm online.

This time, the system didn't play dead; it responded quickly and seemed to be in a good mood.

"Do you think Zhao Gou also had a system?"

Liang Shan pondered for a moment, then voiced the question that had been lingering in his mind.

After learning about Zhao Gou's various "wise and powerful" actions from Han Zhong, he became wary.

Today in the imperial court.

He also noticed that Zhao Gou had been distracted twice, just like his usual reaction when looking at the system panel.

Since he is the only time traveler in the world.

So.

Only one other possibility remains: Zhao Gou may have also awakened the system.

Please explore on your own.

The system displayed this universal reply.

"Can't you be of any use?"

Liang Shan rolled his eyes and said irritably.

At a critical moment.

The system doesn't provide him with any information at all.

Forget it.

Arguing with this useless system is a complete waste of time.

He leaned back in his chair, closed his eyes, and fell into deep thought.

Three million shi of grain.

They vanished overnight.

There are only two possibilities that can achieve this.

First, there was an insider who tampered with the grain depot.

Second, demons used some kind of supernatural power or magical artifact to move the food away all at once.

"It's also possible that both of these situations exist."

Liang Shan rested his chin on his hand and muttered to himself.

To know.

The Song Dynasty's national treasury was heavily guarded, with at least several hundred Grandmasters and more than ten Great Grandmasters overseeing it.

Even for demons at the Celestial Realm, it would be virtually impossible to steal food without anyone noticing.

Unless there's a mole within the organization.

"Knock knock knock—"

A knock came at the door.

"Come in."

Su Wen pushed open the door and came in, announcing, "Sir, someone has arrived outside the Dali Temple. He says he is your relative and wants to see you."

"relative?"

Liang Shan was stunned for a moment.

He only has one son, Liang Kangmin, and himself.

Other relatives...

He's been here for so long and hasn't seen a single one of them.

"Get them out."

Liang Shan waved his hand, too lazy to bother with him.

"But……"

Su Wen hesitated and said, "That person doesn't look like someone to mess with."

"How intimidating are they?"

Liang Shan scoffed at this.

"He was burly and broad-shouldered, wearing a black turban, with a face full of menacing features, and carrying a begging bowl in his hand..."