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The soldier replied,

"By the way, Zhu Junshi, who came looking for the chieftain earlier, also went to the training ground."

"It seems the chieftain really looks down on this Clerk Song."

Xu Guanzhong glanced helplessly at Song Jiang and the other two who were waiting not far away.

Zhao Yuan was known for his respect for and humility towards scholars.

Both he and Wen Huanzhang witnessed it firsthand.

Anyone who catches her eye

Without needing anyone to remind them,

Zhao Yuan would treat them with utmost respect.

This was the first time the two of them had ever seen Zhao Yuan so rude.

"Since the chieftain is unwilling to see Song Jiang, why not find an excuse to send them to the guest quarters?"

Wen Huanzhang offered his suggestion,

"Let's think of a way to persuade the chieftain later."

"No matter how despicable Song Jiang may be, he is ultimately a guest."

“It’s not a good idea for the chieftain to keep avoiding us.”

"That's all we can do now."

Xu Guanzhong responded helplessly.

.....

"What? Chief Zhao has suddenly fallen ill?"

Song Jiang exclaimed in surprise,

"How is Chief Zhao's condition?"

"It's just a slight discomfort,"

Xu Guanzhong smiled slightly.

"The world-renowned physicians An Daoquan and his wife lived on Liangshan Mountain."

"It's just a minor ailment, and it can be cured in a day or two."

"But in this way, the chieftain will be unable to personally entertain Clerk Song?"

"Please forgive me, Clerk Song!"

"No, no,"

Song Jiang quickly waved his hand.

Actually, he was also a little intimidated by meeting the leader of Liangshan.

After all, back in Qingfeng Village,

Timely Rain had personally witnessed Zhao Yuan's murderous aura.

"Since Chief Zhao is unwell, we dare not disturb him."

"How about this,"

Xu Guanzhong laughed,

"Song, the clerk; Hua, the foreman; and the Liu brothers,"

"The three of you have come from afar; you must be exhausted."

"I'll have the sergeant take the three of you to the guest quarters to rest."

"Once the three of you have rested well, let's all have another drink in this Hall of Righteousness tonight!"

"Alright, thank you for your help, strategists."

Song Jiang quickly bowed and clasped his hands in greeting.

Hua Rong also wanted to politely offer his hand in return.

Hua Xiaomei suddenly spoke up.

"My two advisors, I wish to take my elder brother to the rear camp, but I'm unsure..."

Liangshan Houzhai

It is composed of countless small courtyards.

That was also the home of the various leaders of Liangshan on the mountain.

Even the courtyard where Zhao Yuan usually lived was there.

Because many of the leaders' female relatives and elderly parents were present.

Therefore, the defense of Houzhai.

It has always been quite meticulous.

It has always been Qiong Ying and her female guards who are in charge.

In the past,

Strangers are strictly prohibited from entering or leaving these areas.

Hua Xiaomei also has her own small courtyard where she lives alone in the back village.

Now that my elder brother has arrived...

Naturally, he wanted to bring Hua Rong over for a casual chat.

"Of course,"

Xu Guanzhong nodded directly.

"The back village is only off-limits to strangers,"

"Since Hua Zhizhai is the elder brother of Hua Tou Ling, he is naturally not among those prohibited."

"Thank you both, strategists!"

After Hua Xiaomei bowed and thanked her,

He quickly pulled Hua Rong towards the back of the village.

Little Li Guang originally wanted to greet Song Jiang,

But seeing her younger sister urging her on...

So I had no choice but to leave.

Song Jiang and Liu Tang here,

They then went to the guest quarters under the guidance of the soldiers.

"Distinguished guests, please feel free to let us know if you require anything."

The soldier who had led the way welcomed the two into the courtyard.

He added,

"Although there are many soldiers and civilians on Liangshan Mountain, strangers have always been rare."

"So please, both of you, do not wander off!"

"Otherwise, if we encounter the patrolling guards and something unpleasant happens, it wouldn't be good!"

"Alright, alright, you're really going to ramble on and on,"

Liu Tang said impatiently,

"This isn't my first time at Liangshan, so I know all your rules!"

"Then I shall take my leave."

The soldier cupped his hands in farewell and took his leave.

Seeing that the Liangshan people had left,

One of the lackeys who came with Song Jiang and his men.

He immediately complained.

"Could it be that Liangshan thinks we're spies? They're forbidding us from doing this and that..."

Chapter 704 Liangshan Obtains Military Law

Before the henchman could finish speaking,

Liu Tang then shouted sharply.

"Shut up! What do you know, you scoundrel!"

"Chief Liu, we're just a little resentful,"

Another henchman quickly pleaded for his companion.

"We've come all this way to help Liangshan, so it's understandable that we're not treated to good wine and meat."

"They're telling us not to go here, not to go there,"

"Of course everyone feels aggrieved!"

"This Liangshan gang is really bullying us!"

The other henchmen also spoke up.

"We are guests from afar, how can you treat us like this?"

"If it were in our Qingfeng Mountain, any bandits who came here,"

"When has King Chao ever not hosted a grand banquet to entertain guests?"

"Enough! All of you, shut up!"

Song Jiang waved his hand.

"This is Liangshan, not Qingfeng Mountain,"

"How can you speak so casually about the master's family?"

"Brother Gongming, you're not angry either, are you?"

Red-haired Devil Liu Tang laughed.

"Actually, that soldier wasn't talking nonsense. There are indeed many rules on Liangshan Mountain."

"Besides the villages where ordinary people live, where people can move freely,"

"Other places are either military camps or workshops that manufacture weapons,"

"These are all areas where outsiders are strictly prohibited from entering!"

"Therefore, one should not wander around Liangshan Mountain at will,"

"Back then, because the birthday tribute incident was exposed, my brother Chao Gai and I had to take refuge in the marshland,"

"Because we didn't know the rules, we mistakenly entered a workshop and were immediately captured by the Liangshan patrol guards,"

"If Chief Zhao and the others hadn't arrived in time, we would have been taken to the military law camp to suffer the beatings!"

Upon hearing this, Song Jiang

Suddenly frowned,

"Is the military law of Liangshan really that strict?"

"Even visiting guests are subject to its restrictions?"

"It's not just visiting guests; I've heard that even Chief Zhao Dalang, if he violates military regulations, will be punished by military law."

Liu Tang laughed,

"So please don't take what that soldier said to heart, Brother Gongming."