Water Margin: The opening scene involves assassinating Emperor Huizong of Song and forcibly taking L

How could it possibly be his turn?

But after all, this is a good opportunity to make a name for oneself.

Xuanzan couldn't help but say,

"Master, if we intend to attack Liangshan,"

"I'm afraid it's not enough for me to do it all by myself."

"The young man had an acquaintance from his hometown,"

"They are direct descendants of the righteous and courageous King Wu'an of the late Han Dynasty,"

"His surname is Guan, and his given name is Sheng. He looks exactly like his ancestors."

He wielded a Green Dragon Crescent Blade and was known as Guan Sheng the Great Blade.

"This man is currently working as a patrol inspector in Pudong, but he is relegated to a low-ranking position."

"This Guan Sheng has been well-versed in military strategy since childhood and is also highly skilled in martial arts,"

"He possesses the strength of ten thousand men; if we could invite him here,"

"We will surely be able to sweep away the water stronghold and wipe out the bandits."

Upon hearing the name Xuan Zan recommended, Cai Jing...

He was actually a descendant of Guan Yu.

He immediately developed a liking for Guan Sheng.

"With such a capable general, the bandits will surely be wiped out."

"Go and invite Guan Sheng here."

...

After Xuanzan received the order,

He then came to invite Guan Sheng that very night.

Guan Sheng heard that such an opportunity existed.

Thinking of his sworn brother, Hao Siwen, who also had no way to serve his country,

So he invited him to come to Tokyo with him.

The three of them arrived in Tokyo.

He then went straight to Cai Jingde's residence.

Cai Jing was practicing calligraphy in his residence.

Upon hearing that Guan Sheng had arrived...

So they had someone lead them in.

The three entered the mansion.

Look at Cai Jing writing there.

He didn't dare to say anything more.

Stand there obediently and wait.

After Cai Jing finished writing the letter,

He put down his pen.

look up,

In the middle stood a man who was about eight feet five or six inches tall.

Fine, three-pronged mustache,

The eyebrows extend to the temples.

A pair of phoenix eyes,

His face was as red as a jujube.

Without a doubt, the person in the middle is Guan Sheng.

He really does look just like his ancestor Guan Yu.

The three men saw Cai Jing put down his pen.

He quickly bowed and paid his respects.

Cai Jing noticed Guan Sheng's extraordinary appearance.

He loved it very much.

"How old is the general?"

Guan Sheng replied respectfully.

"The young general is thirty-two years old."

Cai Jing nodded and said,

"Having reached the age of thirty, I am still relegated to a lowly position."

"If we can wipe out the Liangshan bandits this time,"

"I guarantee you'll become a seventh-rank military officer,"

"If you achieve more merits in the future, it will not be difficult to restore the glory of your ancestors."

In the Northern Song Dynasty, the ranks of military officers were significantly lower than those of civil officials.

Even Gao Kan, the Grand Commandant of the Palace Guard, was only a second-rank official.

The title of Grand Commandant was somewhat exaggerated for the commanders of both the cavalry and infantry.

They were merely fifth-rank military commanders.

The commander was also a seventh-rank official.

Xuanzan was only an eighth-rank official.

Hearing that Guan Sheng would be promoted to the seventh rank upon his victorious return...

They were also extremely envious.

Upon hearing this, Guan Sheng

He quickly thanked Cai Jing.

Cai Jing then asked, "How many soldiers do you need to wipe out the Liangshan bandits?"

On the way, Guan Sheng and Xuan Zan had already carefully inquired about the military commanders and officers of the imperial court in their previous campaigns against Liangshan.

I've also considered how many troops I need.

"I heard that the Liangshan bandits have plundered the prefecture and gathered a large number of men."

"To achieve complete success, we would probably need at least 35,000 elite troops."

Cai Jing, however, was completely ignorant of military affairs.

All I know is that the Imperial Guards are said to number 800,000.

Upon hearing that Guan Shengcai needed 35,000 men, he immediately said,

“Very well, I will write a letter to Privy Councilor Tong right away,”

"Take it and let him allocate the full number of troops to you."

Guan Sheng and the other two resigned from Cai Jing's post.

He then took Cai Jing's letter and visited Tong Guan.

Tong Guan saw a handwritten letter from Cai Jing.

They dared not be negligent.

He then ordered the Privy Council to dispatch 35,000 elite troops from Jingdong and Hebei to Xingren Prefecture within a specified time.

Tokyo also allocated grain and fodder to Xingren Prefecture.

Guan Sheng received the document.

Then he, Hao Siwen, and Xuan Zan went to Xingren Prefecture.

Once the troops have assembled,

They then divided into three armies...

Chapter 1479 The Army Presses In

Hao Siwen was the vanguard.

Guan Sheng was the general of the central army.

After the announcement of the alliance,

The three of them were responsible for training the soldiers.

...

March

But time flies.

It passed in the blink of an eye.

After Guan Sheng, Hao Siwen, and Xuan Zan had trained the soldiers...

They then marched in a mighty force towards Liangshan.

We are still more than forty li away from Jeju City.

We arrived at a place,

It is called Phoenix Tail Slope.

There is a large forest at the foot of the slope.

Hao Siwen also learned all eighteen martial arts skills from a young age.

Those who are well-versed in military strategy and tactics,

He just never had a chance to use his skills.

Knowing that JD.com and Hebei troops were mobilized together,

It certainly couldn't be hidden from the Liangshan spies.

After entering Jeju territory,

He then secretly became more vigilant.

Arriving at Phoenix Tail Slope

Hao Siwen noticed that the woods were unusually quiet.

They immediately reined in their troops.

Send people into the woods to investigate.

Li Kui, Xiang Chong, and Li Gun, however, led a thousand battalions of soldiers in an ambush in the woods.

They planned to cut it in half when the soldiers passed by.

Li Kui had been waiting impatiently for a long time.

Seeing Hao Siwen halt his troops,

Another man was sent to the woods, and it was said that...

"The strategist's plan has been seen through."

"Let's rush out and kill him first."

Upon hearing this, Xiang Chong quickly offered some advice.