Do you have the strength to force me to join the Liangshan bandits?

Chapter 554 Gao Qiu: Song Jiang, have you come to assassinate me? [2 Updates]

Dong Ping knew he was doomed the moment he saw Song Jiang; all of them knew his secret.

So even though he didn't want to associate with Song Jiang anymore, he could only reluctantly offer advice and strategies to Song Jiang.

Dong Ping glanced at Qin Ming, then at Lei Heng, and finally looked at Song Jiang.

Song Jiang grinned: You really think you're an official just because you're wearing this Dragon God Guard armor?

A thief is a thief!

This secret of yours, I'll eat it for the rest of my life!

Dong Ping was never a man of principle; in order to protect the secret, he decisively chose to compromise.

"Hmph! If you're willing to live in anonymity, I can help you infiltrate the Imperial Guard..."

Song Jiang waved his hand without hesitation:
"How can one bring glory to their family if they live in anonymity?"

Dong Ping thought for a moment and said, "Hmph! Or you could go and become mountain kings, grow strong and powerful, and then I'll ask my godfather to grant you amnesty."

Song Jiang shook his head without hesitation:
"Since we're already here, let's just settle this once and for all."

Dong Ping shook his head with a wry smile: "Hmph! I'm useless, I really have no other ideas."

"Brother, you're being too modest."

Wu Yong and Song Jiang exchanged a glance and continued the conversation:

"Grand Commandant Gao holds a high position and wields great power. If he is willing to lend a hand, it will be a piece of cake for him to recruit us."

"Brother, you are the adopted son of Grand Commandant Gao, how could you be without a plan?"

"Ah this..."

Dong Ping was exasperated: "It used to be alright, but now I'm so weak I can barely save myself..."

Originally, Gao Shide was competing with him for favor, but now there's no need to compete anymore, and Gao Qiu's heart has turned back to his old ways.

Although Gao Shide is a good-for-nothing, he still has a better future than this disabled man, right?

"Brother, we won't make things difficult for you!"

Song Jiang, being perceptive, said:

"How about this, you create an opportunity for us to meet Grand Commandant Gao!"
"How about we talk to him ourselves?"

Dong Ping looked troubled: "Hmph! Grand Commandant Gao is my godfather, how can I help you create opportunities..."

Lei Heng sneered: "If your godfather finds out you're a traitor from Liangshan..."

Dong Ping immediately put on a righteous and awe-inspiring expression: "Hmph! But we are all good brothers who have shared joys and sorrows!"
"How can I not help my brother when he's in trouble?"

Song Jiang and Wu Yong exchanged a smile, then glared at Lei Heng:
“Don’t talk nonsense!
“We and Brother Dong Ping are brothers who have shared joys and sorrows. How could brothers betray each other?”

Song Jiang then looked at Dong Ping: "Brother Dong Ping, how can you help me?"

Dong Ping smiled on the outside, but felt uneasy inside:
"Hmph! Let's make a plan..."

Dong Ping came down from the second floor, looking dejected. The waiter greeted him with a fawning expression.

"Young Master, have you finished eating?"

"Pfft!"

Dong Ping's face darkened, and his silver spear pierced the waiter's throat with lightning speed.

You are the only one who talks a lot!

The waiter covered his neck in disbelief, trying to scream, but no sound came out...

Dong Ping casually pushed him into the storage room next to the stairwell, closed the door, and strode out.

Finally, I understand!
……

Qiyun Society.

Tokyo has many football clubs, the most famous of which is the Saiun Club.

Qiyun Society is full of Cuju masters, and even high-ranking officials and nobles will come to Qiyun Society to play a few rounds in their spare time.

Today, the Qiyun Society's No. 1 field was booked out, for no other reason than that Grand Commandant Gao came to play Cuju (ancient Chinese football).

Gao Qiu, Dong Ping, Gao Shide, Lvjintou, and Li Yuhou formed a team, and their opponents were a Cuju coach hired by Qiyun Society.

The venue was booked by Gao Shide. Gao Qiu was dressed in plain clothes, and no one knew he was the Grand Commandant of the Imperial Guard. Gao Qiu was there to practice polo.

Cuju (ancient Chinese football) cannot be developed in isolation; it requires long-term practical experience to maintain form and improve skills.

If others knew he was the Grand Commandant of the Palace Guard, why would he bother practicing polo?

"Snapped!"

Gao Shide, the original Gao Yanei, passed the ball to Dong Ping with one kick, deliberately passing it very high!
Dong Ping kept throwing the ball while running, only lightly touching it with his forehead when it flew over, and the ball landed at Gao Qiu's feet!

"Good ball!"

The ball was served so well that Gao Qiu couldn't help but cheer, feeling that his adopted son Gao Ping was just like him!

It turns out that Dong Ping was clever and resourceful, knowledgeable in all walks of life, skilled in playing musical instruments and zither, and naturally proficient in Cuju (ancient Chinese football).

After Gao Qiu adopted him as his godson, he discovered many good qualities in him and grew to like him even more.

Unfortunately, he lost an arm.

Fortunately, Cuju (ancient Chinese football) doesn't require arms...

Having caught the ball, Gao Qiu continued leading it forward when suddenly a purple-faced coach blocked his path.

Just as Gao Qiu was about to get around the purple-faced coach, a short, chubby guy with dark skin suddenly lunged at him with a flying tackle!

"boom!"

The chubby, dark-skinned guy tackled the purple-faced coach, sending him flying, and at the same time gave Gao Qiu a fawning smile!
Good job!
Gao Qiu took two steps with the ball, aimed at Fengliu's eye, and unleashed a "tiger descending the mountain" shot!
"Whoosh-"

The ball flew like a shooting star, shooting straight into Fengliu's eyes!

At this time, the goal was made up of two tall pillars, each 32 feet high, with a distance of 2 feet 8 inches between them, and a large net covering the top of the pillars.

The net is nine feet and five inches wide, with a large hole about three feet in diameter in the net.

This hole was then called "The Eye of Romance".

Gao Qiu kicked the ball into the hole and proudly pointed both fingers to the sky!
This is to express gratitude to the emperor!

Everyone cheered in unison, especially the little chubby guy, who jumped and bounced around as if he were the one who had won the ball.

Gao Qiu gradually noticed the little fat boy, mainly because the little fat boy was jumping around and helping him make balls.

Although his skills weren't great, his daring, courage, and ability to flatter left a deep impression on Gao Qiu.

After a game of polo, Gao Qiu sat down in his chair and took the towel handed to him by Gao Shide to wipe his sweat.

The chubby little black boy came over with a big smile and gave a thumbs up:
"Your Excellency's polo skills are truly divine! I admire you greatly!"

"Who are you?"

Gao Qiu's face darkened, and he glanced at Gao Shide, after all, Gao Shide had arranged today's event:
Who exposed my identity?
"Pfft!"

The chubby little black guy started with a sliding knee strike:
"Song Jiang, the tattooed clerk, pays his respects to Grand Commandant Gao!"

"Song Jiang, the leader of the Liangshan bandits?"

Gao Qiu's face changed drastically. He hurriedly looked around, only to see that Gao Shide had already been restrained by the purple-faced coach.

"Stop! Or I'll kill him!"

Dong Ping was stopped as soon as he started fighting Qin Ming, so everyone watched Gao Qiu with wide eyes.

Of course, Gao Qiu couldn't have brought a huge army with him when he came to play polo, and the area was cleared before he played.

In this top-ranked venue, his men consisted only of Dong Ping, Gao Shide, Donkey Tendon, and Li Yuhou.

Gao Qiu initially thought the five opponents were football coaches from the Qiyun Society, but it turned out they were all traitors!

Left with no other choice, Gao Qiu could only ask the little fat man:

"Song Jiang, are you here to assassinate me?"

"You've misunderstood, Your Excellency!"

Song Jiang immediately kowtowed to Gao Qiu, his eyes filled with tears, and said with genuine emotion:
"How dare a tattooed official rebel against the Holy Dynasty? It is only because of the accumulation of crimes that I have been forced to do this!"

"I earnestly beg the Grand Commandant's mercy to rescue those trapped in this predicament, so that they may see the light of day again. I will remember this forever and vow to protect them with my life!"

(End of this chapter)