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

Wen Huanzhang agreed.

“Besides the advantageous location, there’s also Commander Yang guarding the area,”

"The Yang brothers are also from a military family; they are more than capable of guarding Dulonggang!"

.....

Zhao Yuan and the others standing to the side,

Seeing the three strategists discussing strategies to deal with the government troops' encirclement and capture, as if no one else was around,

In a short while,

They had already devised a plan to relocate the four towns and lure the enemy into the marshland.

The strategy of using naval forces to determine victory or defeat

Zhao Yuan felt relieved.

It's not easy to laugh,

"The three strategists only thought of using the navy to counter the linked horse formation,"

"But little did they know, on Liangshan Mountain, there was actually a nemesis of the 'Chain Horse'?"

"Oh?"

Zhu Wu asked in surprise,

"Whom is the chieftain referring to?"

Wen Huanzhang, who was standing next to him, was also a little confused.

Only Hsu Kuan-chung,

Originally from Daming Prefecture, a major town in the north

I had heard a lot about the Huyan family, a prominent military clan, before.

Upon hearing Zhao Yuan's words,

A thought suddenly struck me.

"Is the chieftain referring to the hook-and-sickle spear, which is specifically designed to counter cavalry?"

"That's right!"

Zhao Yuan replied with a smile,

"This hook-and-sickle spear technique is specifically designed to counter all cavalry charges,"

"It's especially effective against this chain of horses!"

"And on our Liangshan Mountain, Teacher Xu Ning is a family practitioner of the hook-and-sickle spear technique,"

"With Teacher Xu here, how can we not break through this chain of cavalry formations!"

"The three strategists only thought of taking advantage of the terrain, but they didn't know how formidable Teacher Xu was,"

Lin Chong laughed heartily.

"I've heard that Teacher Xu's family has a hook-and-sickle spear,"

"The reason the imperial court allowed the Xu family to inherit the position of Golden Spear Guard was so that all the Imperial Guards in Tokyo would learn this hook-and-sickle spear technique,"

"To guard against the Liao people from the north moving south, and to defend Bianliang City!"

"What Brother Lin is talking about is all from the past,"

Xu Ning said with a somewhat bitter expression,

"If it were earlier, during the war between the Song and Liao dynasties, my family's hook-and-sickle spear would certainly have had its uses,"

"But after the peace talks between the Song and Liao dynasties, this hook-and-sickle spear became obsolete..."

Chapter 686 Huyan Zhuo Enters the Capital

"But since the Song-Liao peace talks, the military preparedness in the north has fallen into disrepair,"

Xu Ning sighed.

"My family's hook-and-sickle spear has gradually become something that can only be used for demonstration purposes in the Golden Spear Class, rather than for actual combat."

As the saying goes,

A hero has no place to use his skills.

This is the most frustrating and regrettable thing.

Xu Ning is clearly one of them.

"Teacher Xu, please don't be sad,"

Lin Chong laughed,

"Isn't this the time for your family to show off the power of the hook-and-sickle spear?"

"Chief, when choosing soldiers to wield hook-and-sickle spears, quality is more important than quantity."

Xu Ning cupped his hands in a gesture of supplication and said,

"Please, chieftain, grant me a thousand elite soldiers,"

"It can take anywhere from half a month to a month,"

"These hook-and-sickle spearmen are capable of putting up a fight!"

"Alright! I'll do as Teacher Xu says!"

Zhao Yuan laughed heartily.

On that day,

So, in accordance with Xu Ning's request,

They acquired elite troops from Liangshan.

Select one thousand elite soldiers from among them.

They were all handed over to Xu Ning!

.....

Just as Xu Ning began his journey on Liangshan...

When training soldiers to practice the hook-and-sickle spear technique

Bianliang, Tokyo

There was also one with a headdress featuring horns pointing upwards and an iron turban.

A golden silk headband

Wearing a black robe studded with seven stars, and black armor with inlaid patterns,

He has a long beard.

A general with a dignified and imposing face.

The rider is on a fast horse.

They sped all the way into Bianliang!

So this is the Double Whip Huyan Zhuo!

After receiving the Privy Council's transfer order in the northern region

Huyan Zhuo then rode at full speed all the way.

Finally, within the deadline,

We entered Tokyo.

After entering the city,

Huyan Zhuo first went to the Privy Council to report.

When Tong Guan learned that it was Huyan Zhuo who had arrived,

He immediately summoned him to meet him.

Although eunuchs were generally looked down upon,

But someone like Tong Guan, who held a high position and great power, could...

Facing him,

Even if one holds contempt in their heart,

However, he dared not show it on his face.

Huyan Zhuo, being from a military family,

He's not your average hothead.

Naturally, they understood the reasoning behind it even better.

He knew of eunuchs like Tong Guan.

Because a certain part of the body is missing.

In terms of emotions,

They are much more sensitive and troublesome than ordinary people!

Therefore, in order to avoid causing trouble for the Huyan family,

Huyan Zhuo paid his respects to Tong Guan with proper etiquette.

It can be said that the entire process was meticulous.

Don't dare to be negligent in the slightest.

As for Tong Guan...

Upon seeing Huyan Zhuo's imposing appearance,

Tall and imposing,

I was quite pleased.

He immediately gave instructions.

"General Huyan, the Liangshan bandits have occupied Liangshan for more than half a year,"

"The extent of its harm is immeasurable,"

"General, you must go and wipe them out in one fell swoop!"

"Yes!"

Huyan Zhuo bowed and agreed.

Then, cautiously, he asked...

"Your Excellency, according to the court's usual practice, those who have followed the rebels are generally recruited into the local militia. But I wonder what will happen this time..."

"This time is different from the past,"

Tong Guan snorted coldly.

"So there was no such thing as gaining the people from thieves!"

"Anyone who joins Liangshan is a bandit, do you understand?"

"Yes! This subordinate understands!"

Huyan Zhuo responded with a "Yes, sir."

But inwardly, he sighed.

Tong Guan's meaning was crystal clear.

That was the annihilation of the Liangshan bandits.

No prisoners should be left.