Liver in Water Margin, outlaw madman

Looking at the resolute-looking man with the big nose in front of him, Zhang Shan couldn't help but chuckle. He raised his hand to rub his temples, momentarily at a loss for words.

This looks like a life-or-death separation, is it really necessary?

"Brother, I'm not asking you to risk your life, I'm just asking you to brew wine, it's just that the method is a bit special."

Zhang Shan softened his tone, a smile on his face.

His mind was a bit of a mess at the moment, with modern thinking and ancient knowledge intertwined, making him feel somewhat uncomfortable, and he had to carefully consider his words.

Big Nose paused for a moment, scratched his head, and looked at him with a puzzled expression: "Third Brother, what's so difficult about making wine? Is it worth it for you to take it so seriously, even secretly looking for someone and not making a fuss?"

He was stunned.

Previously, seeing Zhang Shan acting mysteriously, I thought it was some kind of deadly business, and I was even prepared to go through fire and water, but it turned out that he was just brewing wine.

"Try this wine first, and you'll know."

Zhang Shan said no more, took out a small porcelain bottle from under the table, unscrewed the stopper, and a strong aroma of wine instantly filled the air.

Big Nose's expression changed instantly. He subconsciously twitched his bright red nose, and his eyes showed a hint of surprise.

He grew up in a distillery and was extremely sensitive to the aroma of wine, but he had never smelled such a strong fragrance before.

Li Si quickly stepped forward, took a small wine cup, poured a small cup of clear wine from the porcelain bottle, and handed it to Big Nose, his face showing a hint of smugness.

"Kid, don't just stand there, have a taste. This wine is one of my creations."

Big Nose quickly reached out and took the glass. His fingertips touched the cold glass, and he subconsciously brought it to his nose and took a deep breath.

Then, his eyes were fixed on the liquid in the glass, and he raised an eyebrow: "Not a trace of cloudiness? It's so clear?"

"Moreover, the aroma of this wine is so rich and mellow, with a hint of caramel, it's definitely not an ordinary product!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he tilted his head back slightly and carefully took a small sip of the wine.

As the liquor entered his throat, a burning sensation exploded instantly, burning down his throat to his stomach. Big Nose's expression changed drastically again, and he coughed violently twice, his eyes filled with shock.

"What strong liquor!"

He composed himself, looked at Li Si, and said with admiration, "Brother Si, you actually have this skill? With you here, there's no need for your underlings!"

He really couldn't understand why Zhang Shan would specifically seek out Li Si, a master brewer.

Li Si beamed with joy, about to open his mouth and boast about the origins of the wine.

Zhang Shan raised his hand to interrupt him, leaned forward slightly, and spoke in a serious tone, getting straight to the point: "The way this wine is made is unusual. I can teach you the method."

"But there is a price to pay. You will probably not be able to leave Liangshan for a while. You will have to focus on making wine for at least ten years."

Big Nose thought he had misheard. His eyes widened as he stared blankly at Zhang Shan, unable to react for a long time.

After a long pause, he scratched his head and asked urgently, "Third Brother, what did you say? You're willing to teach someone such unparalleled brewing techniques?"

"Let alone ten years, even twenty years, or a lifetime, there would be plenty of people willing to fight tooth and nail to learn it!"

In his opinion, with such excellent skills, it would be worth it to stay in Liangshan for a lifetime, let alone ten years.

"We're brothers, I don't mince words."

Zhang Shan sat up straight, his eyes serious. "Now that we've become outlaws, we're in a difficult situation. This wine is the lifeblood of Liangshan, and we can't afford to make any mistakes."

"Think carefully. Once you agree, you can't go back on your word."

Li Si chimed in, his expression equally serious: "Big Nose, Third Brother is right. The method for making this wine is a secret of Liangshan. Once you get involved, there's no going back!"

Big Nose didn't hesitate any longer. He immediately clenched his fist, patted his chest, and said firmly, "Don't worry, Third Brother, I'll take this job!"

"Don't even mention staying on the mountain for ten years, I'd be willing to do it for a lifetime! To be able to contribute to Liangshan and learn such a skill, I couldn't ask for more!"

"Okay, good brother!"

Zhang Shan felt a sense of relief, excitedly patted the big-nosed man's shoulder, and a relieved smile appeared on his face. "From now on, you'll enjoy the treatment of a leader, and the affairs of the distillery will be entirely yours to manage!"

Now that he has finally handed over the brewing business, he can be freed up to focus on planning other matters for Liangshan.

Big Nose was stunned for a moment, his eyes widened even more, and his face was full of astonishment: "Third Brother, is there really such a good thing?"

He only wanted to brew good wine and avenge his parents; he never imagined he could enjoy the treatment of a leader.

Zhang Shan smiled and said nothing more.

He has a modern mindset. In his view, those who are capable should do more and should be rewarded more. Freedom is more important than money, but the treatment must be sufficient to retain people's hearts.

Just then, a series of hurried footsteps came from outside the door. Before the person arrived, a loud voice came in first.

"Brother, are you there? Brother!"

As soon as you hear that voice, you know it's Ruan Xiaoqi.

Zhang Shan turned to Li Si and said decisively, "Si Lang, you personally take Big Nose to the distillery to familiarize him with the environment."

Then, he looked at Wang Wu beside him and said in a deep voice, "Wang Wu, the safety of the distillery is now in your hands. No one is allowed to approach the distillery without permission."

Li Si, Wang Wu, and Big Nose nodded hurriedly, their expressions solemn, and replied in unison, "Yes, Third Brother!"

The three turned and left.

"Brother, so you're here. Why didn't you say anything?"

Ruan Xiaoqi pushed open the door to the council hall and strode in.

"Xiao Qi, what's the matter? Why are you in such a hurry? You seem so flustered."

Zhang Shan said with a smile, his tone gentle.

During this time, he gradually figured out how to get along with people, especially Ruan Xiaoqi. He was straightforward and outspoken, saying whatever came to mind without beating around the bush. Getting straight to the point was the easiest way to get things done.

Ruan Xiaoqi scratched his head, took a breath, and said urgently, "It's like this, we used to know a teacher in Shijie Village. He taught in the village and was very learned."

"Brother, didn't you ask us to wipe out the fishing tyrants around Liangshan Marsh? We brothers were a bit unsure of what to do, so we went to ask him for advice. But after hearing about our Liangshan affairs, he insisted on coming up the mountain to see you!"

Zhang Shan was truly stunned, his eyes filled with astonishment.

The plot of the original story flashed through his mind.

In the original story, Wu Yong took the initiative to approach the Ruan brothers, trying to win them over to intercept the birthday gifts, and then they joined Liangshan.

But now, the tables have turned. The Ruan brothers are now seeking advice from Wu Yong on how to deal with the fishing tyrant, and they've even brought him to his door.

What a bond of fate!

In fact, ever since Zhang Shan arrived at Liangshan, he had been pondering one thing: how to deal with the talented people in Yuncheng County, especially Wu Yong and Chao Gai.

Before he could figure out exactly what to do or how to approach Wu Yong to win him over, Wu Yong actually came to him on his own initiative.

This saved him a lot of trouble.

Zhang Shan snapped out of his reverie, a delighted smile spreading across his face. He quickly said, "Please, please come in! Such a learned gentleman deserves my personal greeting."

Seeing Zhang Shan's acquiescence, Ruan Xiaoqi immediately raised her head, her face full of pride, and patted her chest, saying, "I knew my brother wouldn't refuse!"

"The gentleman is waiting at Golden Beach right now; I'll bring him up right away!"

"No need," Zhang Shan waved his hand, stood up, and straightened his clothes. "I'll go down with you to greet him. Xiao Qi's brother is my brother. How can I let the gentleman wait downstairs for so long?"

With that, he followed Ruan Xiaoqi and headed towards the Golden Beach.

On the way, Zhang Shan pondered Wu Yong's character in his heart.

As someone who traveled from another time, he was very familiar with Wu Yong, the "wise strategist" who was criticized by people in later generations.

Some say he is insidious and ruthless, while others say he is a treacherous villain, skilled at scheming and unscrupulous.

Zhang Shan knew in his heart that these evaluations were not entirely false, but they were not entirely true either. Wu Yong's character depended on whether he followed the right person.

When he was with Chao Gai, even when he was trying to win over the Ruan brothers, he didn't use any underhanded tactics; at most, they hit it off immediately.

It was only later, when Song Jiang joined the Liangshan bandits and gradually guided Wu Yong, that he slowly became ruthless, even scheming against his own brothers in order to secure Song Jiang's amnesty.

Wu Yong is currently at a low point in his life and desperately needs recognition from others!