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Song Jiang also spoke up,
"We don't know this gang of bandits,"
"Who knows if we're kindred spirits?"
"Furthermore, last time Qingzhou Prefecture besieged Qingfeng Mountain,"
"The village is already running out of food supplies."
"Not much has been made up for yet."
"If we go down the mountain to rescue them,"
"The number of troops must be at least equal to the number of government troops."
"But with over a thousand men heading to the Dengzhou border, what about the provisions..."
Upon hearing about provisions,
Chao Gai immediately felt his head swell as big as a bucket.
I'm so annoyed.
Because of this village in Qingfeng Mountain,
It was a gift from Liangshan to Chao Gai and his men for shelter.
In addition to the kindness of being saved before,
Chao Gai was deeply moved.
This led to the Qingfeng Mountain stronghold adopting the style and behavior of Liangshan in every way.
But in this way,
However, they also encountered countless troubles.
First of all,
Although Liangshan also robbed local gentry,
But actually,
up to now,
Most of the food and fodder was obtained from the mountain.
They're already relying on the villagers who came to the mountains to seek refuge to cultivate the land...
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Chao Gai also wanted to learn this from Liangshan.
However, Qingfeng Mountain is not as spacious as Liangshan Mountain.
Secondly,
There aren't enough people in the mountain stronghold either.
Even if they managed to cultivate the land...
It's simply not enough for the entire village to use.
Other than that,
Qingfeng Mountain also followed the example of Liangshan.
They not only refrained from robbing passing merchants,
Instead, they wanted to be like Liangshan.
At the foot of Qingfeng Mountain
Also establish a commercial town,
However, Liangshan had commercial towns surrounding the marshland.
The reason for its success
The main reason was that Liangshan controlled refined salt and white sugar.
These are things that you simply can't buy outside of China.
It is precisely because of these that
Liangshan's commercial town gradually opened up new opportunities.
But what about Qingfeng Mountain?
There isn't even a single distinctive local product.
Even if they spread the word,
They said they wouldn't rob or kidnap merchants.
But who would want to come to their trading town!
By now,
Qingfeng Mountain is now in a dilemma.
To gather enough food and fodder for the village,
The only way,
They went down the mountain to plunder.
But those from humble backgrounds and ordinary people...
Chao Gai followed the example of Liangshan.
I don't want to rob it myself.
But facing Zhuangzi's formidable defenses...
The wealthy and powerful families, like hedgehogs,
If Qingfeng Mountain were to be attacked head-on...
Heavy damage is inevitable!
So these days,
Chao Gai was constantly worried about getting enough food and supplies for the village.
Now, upon hearing Song Jiang say that the stronghold is short of food and fodder,
Chao Gai could only sigh.
"Fine, since that's how it is,"
"Then let's not discuss this matter further..."
He had only spoken halfway through his sentence when
In the Hall of Gathering Righteousness,
Suddenly, some henchmen burst in.
"Your Majesty, a man has arrived at the gate of the village,"
"They said they came from Dengzhou to seek refuge with us..."
Dengzhou?
The Hall of Gathering Righteousness was filled with many leaders.
Everyone was startled.
"Are you the one who's about to be besieged by Dong Ping?"
Gongsun Sheng guessed,
"Those hundred or so bandits, are they here to seek refuge with our Qingfeng Mountain?"
"That's very likely the case,"
Wu Yong nodded and said,
"It's just that the leader of this group is incredibly muddle-headed,"
"They didn't even bother to find out what's going on at Qingfeng Mountain,"
"They actually brought people here directly like that."
"Anyway,"
Song Jiang pondered for a moment and said,
"Let's let someone in and ask first."
"Alright,"
Chao Gai nodded.
He raised his hand, signaling his henchmen to bring the other person in.
The man who appeared outside Qingfeng Mountain Village
Naturally, it was Tie Jiaozi Lehe.
Follow the henchmen into Qingfeng Mountain stronghold.
What I saw along the way
Compared to Dengyun Mountain,
That's a world of difference.
Regardless of the number of henchmen,
It's still the houses and farmhouses in the village.
This Qingfeng Mountain village,
Clearly, this far surpasses the achievements of Zou Yuan and Zou Run in ascending Mount Yun.
Indeed, it has the spirit of Dazhai.
I wonder about Liangshan,
What does it look like now?
Lehe was filled with anticipation.
While following the henchmen,
We entered the Hall of Righteous Gathering at Qingfeng Mountain Stronghold.
In the lobby,
There were about a dozen leaders sitting there, completely packed together.
Lehe walked in,
Then a man with a cinnabar mark on his face stood up and asked,
"Are you from Dengzhou, here to join us?"
"What's your name?"
"Judging from your appearance, you don't seem like someone who can fight."
"Greetings, King Chao!"
Yue He first paid his respects to Chao Gai, the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King, who sat at the head of the table.
He then cupped his hands and bowed to the various leaders of Qingfeng Mountain around him.
Then he introduced himself.
"My name is Yue He. Because I sing well, my friends in the martial arts world call me Iron-Called Yue He."
"A good song?"
Liu Tang immediately muttered a dissatisfied remark.