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

Chapter 591 Wang Zuo: Brother Xiao Yi, you dare to lie to me? [2 Updates]

"If our supplies are exhausted, then we'll plunder them from the surrounding towns and villages!"

Yang Zaixing was very direct:

"Although it goes against righteousness, our soldiers are facing life and death, so we cannot be bothered by trivial matters!"
"Furthermore, our army's looting of grain and fodder will surely lure the Liao soldiers out of the city, which is called 'luring the snake out of its hole'!"

"As long as the Liao soldiers leave the city, humph, I will make sure they never return!"
"After annihilating the Liao soldiers, our troops changed into Liao soldiers' uniforms and armor and disguised themselves as Liao soldiers to infiltrate the city!"
"Once we enter the city, no matter how strong he is, he will have to take a shot from me!"
"Once we capture Zhuozhou, I will definitely investigate the reason why the supplies have not arrived and hold those responsible accountable, otherwise I will have failed the soldiers under my command who sacrificed their lives for the country!"

Good guy!
The eight finalists all gasped in unison:
If the imperial court deliberately withheld grain supplies, would you hold the court responsible?
This seemingly impossible question stumped the other contestants, but Wu Shangzhi couldn't help but cheer for Yang Zaixing:
That's exactly right!
"Our troops are fighting to the death on the front lines, only to be stabbed in the back by their own people!"
"I don't know if you guys can stand it, but I certainly can't!"
"Whoever stabs me in the back, I'll stab them back!"

They've gone mad, they've all gone mad...

The other contestants remained silent, while Zong Ze was so angry he was practically fuming.
Anyone who says such a thing should have their entire family executed!
However, having already been warned by Yang Zhi, Zong Ze could only hold it in, his face turning purple from holding it in.

Wang Zuo also secretly lamented: Wu Shangzhi is good in every way, except that young people are too impetuous...

"What you all say makes sense."

Cai Fu clapped his hands imperceptibly; this qualifying match had made it clear to him who his capable players were.

"That's all for the playoffs for now."

"I have already prepared a banquet to entertain all the talents who have entered the top eight."

"The top eight finishers in the archery competition should all be here. Let's go over there now, and I'd like to offer you all a toast."

The eight finalists all breathed a sigh of relief, having finally managed to fool the tricky question.

Although we don't know the result of the playoffs, things have come to this, so let's eat first.

"Everyone, please follow me!"

As the newly appointed third steward of the Qi Prince's Mansion, "Iron Rod" Luan Tingyu led the top eight contestants to the banquet hall.

Having served as a household servant in the Grand Tutor's mansion for two years, Luan Tingyu was adept at handling these household chores.

Although Yang Zaixing was the young prince of the Qi Prince's mansion, he still had to pretend to be a first-timer and follow along.

When the top eight contestants arrived at the banquet hall, they found that the top eight contestants from the horseback archery track, including Gao Chong, Zhang Kui, Luo Yanqing, Yu Hualong, and Wang Jin, were already there.

The food and drinks had been served long ago, just waiting for them to take their seats.

There were three large round tables in total. This was a rule that Cai Fu had set up in Liangshan. The brothers would sit around the large round tables to eat and drink, which was both lively and harmonious.

One large round table is for the top eight military strategists, another large round table is for the top eight horsemen and archers, and yet another large round table is for the five chief examiners.

With a round table, there's no need to distinguish between upper and lower classes; the eight finalists each took their seats and waited for the meal to begin.

After Cai Fu and everyone else were seated, they picked up a full bowl of wine:

"Tonight, I toast the first bowl of wine to all of you present!"

"The fact that you are all sitting here already means that we are one family!"

"Regardless of who leads the charge after the finals, all of you here are pillars of the Qi Kingdom!"

"Chitose——"

Everyone immediately stood up, raised their glasses with both hands, toasted Cai Fu from afar, and drank it all in one gulp!

After sitting down, Wang Jin excitedly glanced at Zong Ze, who was sitting at the table discussing military strategy:
They've finally made it!
Wang Jin initially thought Zong Ze was as excited as he was, but for some reason Zong Ze looked worried and troubled...

Weird!

Wang Jin clicked his tongue:

The king has treated you like this, so why are you still frowning and worried?
What else could you possibly want?
After several rounds of drinks and dishes, seeing Wu Shangzhi in high spirits, constantly toasting others, Wang Zuo subtly elbowed him.
Stop drinking, we still have a mission!
Wu Shangzhi was already quite drunk and didn't care about Yang Yao anymore, since he was already annoyed with him.
Unable to get a response from Wu Shangzhi, Wang Zuo gritted his teeth, glared, and decisively decided to act alone. So, taking advantage of the fact that no one was paying attention, Wang Zuo sneaked out, only to get lost.

Just then, a servant boy walked over. He was fair-skinned and looked like someone who could be easily bullied.

It was already dark. Wang Zuo slipped into the shadows, and when the servant came closer, he grabbed him by the neck.
"Don't move or make a sound, or I'll strangle you!"

The servant indeed dared not move or make a sound. Wang Zuo recognized the servant and pulled him under the lantern to look at him:
"Brother Xiao Yi?"

Wang Zuo immediately recognized the servant as the registrar and knew that people who knew him called him "Brother Xiao Yi".

However, Wang Zuo did not think that Xiao Yi had any ability, because Xiao Yi's words and actions were indeed those of a servant, and the temperament he exuded from the inside out was also that of a servant.

Therefore, Wang Zuo only regarded Xiao Yi as a servant of the Wang family, and took advantage of his proximity to become the registrar.

Xiao Yi opened his eyes wide in fear, looking at him timidly, which reassured Wang Zuo even more.
Where does the King of Qi handle military affairs on a daily basis?

Xiao Yi: "The study..."

Wang Zuo tightened his grip on Xiao Yi's neck:
"Take me there, or I'll strangle you!"

"No, don't strangle me..."

Little Yi was trembling with fear, his vulnerability only fueling Wang Zuo's desire to conquer him.

Xiao Yi led Wang Zuo through the Qi King's mansion, quickly arriving at Cai Fu's study.

Wang Zuo dragged Xiao Yi to the desk and saw that the bookshelves on the desk were full of documents.

With so many documents, it was impossible to find what he wanted in a short time, so Wang Zuo turned his attention to Xiao Yi Ge:
Judging from his handsome features and fair skin, he must be a close confidant of the King of Qi!

Wang Zuo grabbed Xiao Yi by the neck, slammed him onto the desk, and stared into his eyes, demanding an explanation:

"Tell me, where is the intelligence on Huaixi?"

"Huaixi?"

Little Yi blinked his big, bright eyes:

"Why would a hero specifically seek intelligence from Huaixi?"

"Don't ask what you shouldn't ask!"

Wang Zuo snorted coldly: "If you don't tell me, I'll strangle you and you'll have to find it yourself!"

Little Yi said timidly, "Don't strangle me, the intelligence about Huaixi is on the second shelf of the bookshelf..."

"Humph!"

Wang Zuo glared fiercely at Xiao Yi, grabbed Xiao Yi with one hand, and used the other hand to rummage through the second shelf of the bookshelf.

He had just reached his hand into the second shelf of the bookshelf when he heard a "snap"!
"Ah um..."

Wang Zuo recoiled as if electrocuted, then quickly bit his lip, finally suppressing his instinct to scream.

His four fingers were caught in a small metal clip!

Don't let the small size of the metal clamp fool you; it's surprisingly strong. Wang Zuo felt like his finger bones were about to be broken!

"brute!"

Wang Zuo, both surprised and furious, demanded of Xiao Yi:
"You dare to lie to me?"

(End of this chapter)