Through countless dynasties, I can summon the heroes of Chinese history.

These individuals are all top-tier experts. With them in charge, the defenses of Liangshan are undoubtedly reinforced by an additional, unbreakable barrier.

After all, the Han family is the head of the six great families in Laizhou, and this time they have sent their eldest son to fight. So they must have bodyguards, and the strength of these bodyguards must be considerable.

Although Zhao Delin, Xu Shanmao, and others were powerful figures in the demonic path and were not tolerated by the righteous path, Liangshan was ultimately nothing more than bandits who occupied mountains and ruled by bandits, and was inherently incompatible with the righteous martial arts world.

Just like those disciples of prestigious sects, once they go down the mountain to gain experience, they will take the initiative to wipe out a few small mountain strongholds, flaunting their chivalrous reputation, and the imperial court turns a blind eye to this.

As long as the martial arts practitioners don't overstep their bounds or infringe upon the fundamental interests of the imperial court, the court is happy to sit back and watch as these martial arts practitioners kill each other.

In this way, since Liangshan and the righteous path were already at odds, they naturally didn't care about Zhao Delin and his companions' backgrounds. As long as they were confirmed not to be spies sent by the six major families, that would be enough.

Are Zhao Delin and his companion from one of the six major families?

This is utter nonsense.

After all, demons like them could never submit to the six great families.

As for the possibility that he was a member of the imperial court, that goes without saying.

If they were truly serving the imperial court, how could those self-proclaimed righteous martial arts figures dare to recklessly hunt them down?

They probably won't even have time to hide.

Ultimately, the world belongs to the imperial dynasty. No matter how powerful a martial arts sect is, it cannot withstand the crushing force of a million-strong army.

Anyone who dares to touch the people of the imperial court will be met with overwhelming force if the evidence is conclusive. In order to maintain its authority, the imperial court will swiftly dispatch troops to raze the enemy's gates and wipe them out, so that they will know what it means to be inviolable by the imperial majesty.

For this reason, many desperate people in the demonic path, if they have any skills, either become guards for government officials or join special departments to make a living with their martial arts skills.

Those with the most outstanding abilities were directly admitted to the Hall of Worship, becoming honored guests of the imperial court and enjoying wealth and honor.

As long as they haven't committed serious crimes that threaten the foundation of the nation, or if their personal value far outweighs their past sins, the imperial court often turns a blind eye and gladly accepts their service.

Besides, Liangshan was just a small force, not enough to warrant the court's attention.

…………

this day!

"Brothers, we've found out everything!"

Inside the Hall of Gathering Righteousness, Chang Hong, a leader of Liangshan, spoke loudly with a worried expression, "That young master Han brought five thousand border troops from Wendeng County. They are all elite soldiers who are heavily armored and skilled in archery and horsemanship."

In addition, they also drew 10,000 troops from the local county army, and the Dong family of Fengxiang also drew 3,000 troops, assisted by Wei Jiaxing, the fiercest general of Fengxiang County. Judging by the journey, the government army would be at Liangshan in less than three days!

Chang Hong was originally a member of the Liangshan bandits. Although his skills were mediocre, he had a sharp mind. So when Chao Gai and Song Jiang consolidated the forces of the stronghold, he immediately took the initiative to join them, which is why he was able to occupy a seat in the Hall of Righteousness.

It was precisely because Chang Hong was intelligent and knew how to navigate social situations that Song Jiang appointed him to manage various inns at Liangshan, specifically to gather information about visiting merchants.

Liangshan opened more than twenty hotels in the surrounding counties and even the entire Fengxiang County. These hotels, which seemed to be places for people to rest, were actually Liangshan's spies and informants.

Every word spoken by passing merchants was remembered by the shopkeepers and their assistants, and then passed on through the layers of the mountain stronghold. There was also a shop in each of the four directions at the foot of Liangshan Mountain, keeping a close watch on the passing pedestrians and carriages day and night. No matter how small the movement was, it could not escape their eyes.

"Is Wei Jiaxing coming too?"

Before he finished speaking, a commotion erupted in the Hall of Gathering Righteousness.

At this moment, everyone's faces showed solemnity, and they whispered among themselves, discussing the matter.

The name "Mad Blade Wei Jiaxing" might not be well-known throughout the entire Cangming Dynasty, and he was virtually unknown in the world, but in the Laizhou region, he was a legendary and fierce general.

This man came from a military background and did not come from any prominent family. He rose from an ordinary soldier to the rank of general, and his martial arts skills were all earned through real battles on the battlefield.

In particular, during the battle that year, Wei Jiaxing used his broadsword to kill a Heavenly-level general of the Eastern Yi amidst the chaos of battle, which intimidated that part of the Eastern Yi army, allowing him to lead the remaining troops out.

After this battle, Wei Jiaxing became even more famous in Laizhou. Because he was from Fengxiang County, he stayed in his hometown. It can be said that he was a pure military general.

Wu Yong's eyes flashed, and he turned to Xiao Xuanbin beside him, cupping his hands in greeting as he asked, "Brother Xuanbin, you also served in the Fengxiang County army. How do you compare to Wei Jiaxing?"

Upon hearing Wu Yong's words, Xiao Xuanbin's face flashed with surprise, and then he said in a deep voice, "In terms of personal martial prowess alone, I am afraid I am no match for Wei Jiahui. This man is born with superhuman strength, and the large sword in his hand weighs a hundred catties. When he wields it, it is as powerful as the wind, and ordinary soldiers cannot get close to him."

"However, although I am no match for him, with Brother Lü Guang's strength, he can definitely defeat him. Moreover, my nephew Nangong Xiao is also at Liangshan Marsh. That kid's spear skills have reached perfection. Wei Jiaxing is nothing to fear!"

The Nangong Xiao that Xiao Xuanbin mentioned was just a teenager.

This seemingly young and taciturn boy possesses unfathomable skills, which even the mighty Lü Guang could not defeat.

It should be noted that as one of the few invincible generals of the Former Qin Dynasty, Lü Guang was definitely one of the best even among the peak Heaven-level generals.

However, after he infiltrated Liangshan and fought against Nangong Xiao, he discovered that the young man was very strong. Even with his strength, he could only barely fight Nangong Xiao to a draw!

It's worth noting that Lü Guang is already twenty-five years old this year, while his opponent, Nangong Xiao, is only eighteen. This means that Lü Guang has great potential for the future.

"Brother Chao Gai, Brother Gongming! In my opinion, instead of hiding in the stronghold and waiting for the government troops to come and annihilate us, we should take the initiative to fight our way out, first dampen their spirits, and let those powerful families know the might of Liangshan!"

Seeing the crowd discussing amongst themselves, Lü Guang immediately roared in a deep voice. His eyes, like copper bells, swept across the Hall of Righteousness. His burly frame exuded the fierce aura of a battlefield general.

When Lü Guang first joined Liangshan, he didn't understand why the people on the mountain all called each other "brother".

However, he was quick-witted and, being a wandering knight-errant, he quickly became acquainted with the heroes of the stronghold.

The days of drinking wine from large bowls and eating large chunks of meat were somewhat more carefree than his previous life on the battlefield, where he had to endure the constant threat of death.

These days of gathering in the mountains and forests, without them even realizing it, turned out to be quite enjoyable.