In the Liangshan meeting hall, nearly a hundred Liangshan generals gathered here. The original 108 generals were not actually gathered together.
Song Jiang and Wu Yong walked into the meeting hall, and the people standing on both sides looked at them with different expressions, some with admiration, some with complex eyes, and some with dissatisfaction. There is also disdain.
In the middle of the hall, Lin Chong, Shi Xiu, and Yang Zhi were tied up and standing in the middle.
After Song Jiang came in, he looked at the three of them with a somewhat sad look. He then glanced at the other people around him and sat down in his seat.
"Brothers, I invite you here today because I want to say one thing to you. We brothers are gathered here to share blessings and share hardships..."
"But some people, in vain of their brotherly love, actually colluded with the imperial envoys and wanted to destroy Liangshan. In order to prevent other brothers in Liangshan from being harmed, today we can only endure the pain and try the traitors."
He spoke calmly, his voice sounding a little sad.
Hearing this, most of the people present curled up their lips and showed a look of disdain in their eyes.
What does it mean that some people collude with the imperial envoys of the imperial court? You are not the one who really colludes with the imperial court! Although Song Jiang didn't tell anyone explicitly that he wanted to recruit people.
But almost everyone present knew that Song Jiang had the idea of recruiting people, and most people even knew that Song Jiang had sent someone to contact Gao Chang.
He had already colluded with Chaoting, but on the contrary, he said that others were colluding with Chaoting. Those who were sober had actually seen through Song Jiang's hypocritical face.
If it weren't for the fact that they were all desperate and forced to go to Liangshan, they really wouldn't want to be associated with a shameless villain like Song Jiang.
"Brother, are you saying that Brother Lin, Brother Shi and Brother Yang have defected to the court? This is impossible!" At this time, Shi Jin took a step forward and looked at Song Jiangdao.
He actually wanted to say, didn't you, Brother Song, have colluded with Chaoting for a long time? The matter of recruitment is already being discussed. However, the emperor did not agree. Otherwise, I guess you would have been recruited long ago.
Shi Jin's relationship with Lin Chong was okay, even if it wasn't, Shi Jin was an upright person and felt that Song Jiang's labeling of the three of them as colluding with the court was really unacceptable to him.
"Yes, brother, the three of them colluded with the court. You can prove it." At this time, Yang Xiong also took a step forward and said.
"Brother Song, you said that the three of them colluded with the court. I wonder if there is any evidence... Moreover, do they have any motive for colluding with the court? As far as I know, these three brothers have a sworn relationship with the court. Take revenge!"
At this time, the red-haired ghost Liu Tang also took a step forward and looked at Song Jiang with dissatisfaction. Others called him Brother Song Jiang, but he was the only one called Brother Song Jiang. He was Chao Gai's confidant.
Recently, it has been popular in Liangshan that Huang Gai was killed by Song Jiang, which made him quite dissatisfied with Song Jiang. As soon as he said these words, people around him immediately responded.
"That's right, brother, you just took charge of Liangshan, and you treat your brothers so casually, isn't it a bit too much... Even if you want to deal with these three brothers, you must have evidence!"
"Brother, you can't convince the public like this..."
Suddenly, at least a dozen people in the hall expressed dissatisfaction, while the remaining people looked around with different expressions. Some said nothing, while others looked at Song Jiang questioningly.
Their gazes made Song Jiang's eyes stagnant, and there was a surge of anger in his eyes, and of course a trace of panic.
He did not expect that this would be the result. His original intention was to kill the chicken to honor the monkey. Therefore, the three people he chose were not popular in Liangshan.
Lin Chong was aloof and rarely interacted with others. Yang Zhi was even more disliked by others because he was ugly. As for Shi Xiu, he has a bad mouth and is even less likable.
He originally thought that if he pulled these three people out to kill the chicken and the monkey, no matter whether there was any evidence or not, as long as he got some evidence, he could kill the three people.
He even asked Zhu Gui to give false testimony on the way here. As for Zhu Gui, his confidant, he has also agreed. But who would have thought that there would be such resistance before things even started.
He never expected that so many people would beg for mercy for the three of them. Lin Chong, Yang Zhi, and Shi Xiu, who were originally angry, were still angry and were preparing to defend themselves.
But they didn't expect that so many people were complaining for them. Instantly, the three of them were moved. When they turned to look at Song Jiang, the three of them were filled with disappointed anger.
The three of them finally saw this hypocritical person's face this time. It was ridiculous. Lin Chong was still thinking about brotherhood. He couldn't help but laugh to himself.
At this time, he remembered what Yunze said when he left. If he was in danger, someone would help him. It seemed that Yunze was not the only one looking for him in Liangshan.
If no one had spoken for him today, the three of them might have died in Song Jiang's hands. Lin Chong could even figure out why Song Jiang did what he did.
His new control of Liangshan is actually difficult to convince the public. If the three of them use their swords to establish their authority, Liangshan will be completely under his control.
The anger in his heart reached the extreme. Not only him, but also Yang Zhi and Shi Xiu looked at Song Jiang angrily. His eyes were full of disappointment.
When Song Jiang met the gazes of the three people, he couldn't help but feel his heart tremble, and there was a hint of ruthlessness in his eyes. He opened his mouth and shouted to the people around him: "Okay, shut up... Since you want evidence, I will give you evidence... Zhu Gui, tell me!"
As he shouted angrily, the people around him suddenly fell silent, and everyone looked at Zhu Gui.
Zhu Gui took a step forward and said: "Recently, a lot of spies from the imperial court have come down from the mountain. Moreover, you should know that the imperial court sent Yunze, the imperial envoy to suppress bandits. I suspect that those people were sent by Yunze. Therefore. , and put them under surveillance. But yesterday, the man I sent out was killed, and I saw Lin Chong, Yang Zhi, and Shi Xiu ghosting Chongchong nearby."
"So, it is extremely possible that they are colluding with the court. Moreover, according to the report of the spies I sent, the three of them met with the Husheng people! How do you three explain this!"
As soon as Zhu Gui said these words, Lin Chong frowned slightly. He did not speak, but his face looked indifferent. He didn't know if Zhu Gui really saw his meeting with Yunze.
However, Zhu Gui was telling the truth. He was of good character and he didn't know how to defend himself for a while. On the other hand, Yang Zhi and Shi Xiu were furious.
"Fuck your mother, Zhu Gui, I went down to the mountains to play, when did I meet someone, and you slandered me..." Shi Xiu cursed loudly.
"Zhu Gui, do you dare to swear an oath!" Yang Zhi looked at Zhu Gui with burning eyes.
The two people's words made Zhu Gui shrink his head, but he soon said with a smile on his face: "Of course I dare to swear...if I tell even half a lie, there will be thunder and lightning."
Swearing has no binding force on people like Zhu Gui who have done all bad things. Therefore, even if he has really done something wrong, he dares to swear an oath.
As soon as he said these words, Yang Zhi and Shi Xiu were trembling with anger, but they could not refute them for a while. You ask people to swear an oath, and they swear an oath. Now they have yellow mud on their crotches, and they are either shit or shit.
"Hmph... You two still want to argue. Someone, come, escort them out of the meeting hall and behead them in public..." Song Jiang stood up at this time and shouted coldly.
He was going to cut through the mess quickly and kill these three people as quickly as possible. Regardless of whether it was true or not, just killing three people would be enough to establish his authority. It scares other people, and I am afraid that these people will not accept it in the future!
Following his voice, several of his trusted commanders hurriedly stepped forward to pull Lin Chong and the others down, but Shi Jin, Liu Tang, Yang Xiong and more than a dozen people immediately stood in front of them.
"Brother, you are so anxious to kill people without even investigating. Are you too impatient? Just because the three brothers met strangers, you concluded that they were collaborating with the enemy, and you will kill them. If you do this, I will wait for you. Not convinced!"
"That's right, I can't bear to wait..."
"Today, let me see who of you dares to touch the three of them..." As these dozen people spoke out, more people stood up, and they felt sad that the rabbit had died.
At least half of the people saw that Song Jiang wanted to kill the chicken and honor the monkey. If Song Jiang were to kill Lin Chong and the others today, their lives would probably be at Song Jiang's discretion in the future.
The people who reacted quickly stood up. Suddenly, nearly fifty people were a little excited, and their voices were full of dissatisfaction.
When Song Jiang saw this scene, his expression froze, and his eyes were full of anger. He wanted to be angry, but he knew that this matter had offended the public. If he really killed Lin Chong and the other two people today, it would have the opposite effect.
"Brothers, there may be a misunderstanding. The three brothers may not be at fault. The eldest brother is doing this for everyone's good. He is afraid that the brothers in Liangshan will be harmed by the court."
At this time, Wu Yong quickly stood up to smooth things over. He also knew that it would be impossible to kill Lin Chong and the three of them today.
He can only end this matter.
"Brother is actually thinking about everyone, but he has wronged Lin Chong and the other two. Come and loosen them..." Wu Yong said again. At this time, he turned to look at Song Jiang.
When Song Jiang reacted, his cold expression suddenly changed, and his face changed into a smile. He personally walked up to Lin Chong and the others and untied them.
"Brother Lin Chong, it was my eldest brother who was confused for a moment and did not investigate carefully, which made you feel wronged. This matter is my fault. I will apologize to you..."
Having said this, Song Jiang knelt down, but as soon as he knelt down, Lin Chong helped him up. Yang Zhi and Shi Xiu looked at Song Jiang and their expressions became slightly better.
Lin Chong, on the other hand, seemed to have a grateful look on his face, but in his heart he knew that Song Jiang was just doing this to win people's hearts. Just to cover up what he just did.
He had seen through Song Jiang and had given up hope on Song Jiang for a long time. If so many people hadn't stood up for him today, he would have been a corpse by now.
"Brother, you are also thinking about Liangshan. It was us who failed to take care of ourselves and caused the misunderstanding. Please forgive me!" Lin Chong said quickly.
Although he has an upright character, he is not single-minded and cannot turn around. He knows that Song Jiang is hypocritical, and he can only treat hypocritical people with hypocrisy.
Hearing this, Song Jiang showed gratitude on his face and even said that brothers are righteous, but in his heart he was still full of murderous intentions towards Lin Chong. He always felt that Lin Chong would rebel against him. Even Yang Zhi and Shi Xiu, among others. It's possible.
This made him feel unspeakable anger. I didn't expect that he would end up in such a passive situation.
After he once again said a few words of comfort to a few people, he left the meeting hall with Wu Yong and others in a dejected manner, as if they were fleeing.
Everyone who stayed in the meeting hall, you look at me, I look at you...with different expressions, and with a sigh, everyone left the meeting hall.
Shi Jin walked up to Lin Chong, opened his mouth, and swallowed his words again. He didn't know what to say, but judging from the disappointment in his eyes, he was also disappointed in Song Jiang.
Liu Tang and Yang Xiong walked up to the three of them, opened their mouths, but sighed and left.
Only Yang Zhi, Shi Xiu and Lin Chong were left in place. They looked at each other, with indescribable anger in their eyes, but more importantly, disappointment.
The three of them turned around and left without saying a word. As Lin Chong walked, he thought about Yun Ze's figure, his indifferent expression, and his confidence. Lin Chong was a little distracted.
There was a sigh in his mouth. "Good means..."
Lin Chong is actually very smart. Everything that happened today must be part of Yunze's calculations. Being able to tear the situation in Liangshan into pieces with just a few tricks is really a magical trick.
He could even imagine how Yunze promoted all this. First, he sent someone to show up at Zhu Gui's inn to make Zhu Gui suspicious.
If another opportunity is found to convince Zhu Gui that someone in Liangshan is colluding with him, he may even guess Song Jiang's hypocrisy and Song Jiang's current situation. In this case, it just gave Song Jiang an excuse to kill the chicken and respect the monkey.
Once the meat is delivered to Song Jiang's mouth, Song Jiang, who is hungry at this time, will of course bite the hook. When Song Jiang thought he was clever and bit the hook, it was the beginning of Liangshan falling apart.
He remembered Yunze's words when he left, and became even more convinced of his idea. In Liangshan, Yunze definitely has his secrets. This man may have been one of those interceding for him today.
He thought of the red-haired ghost Liu Tang and Yang Xiong. It was these two people who made the situation different. Otherwise, based on the relationship between the three of them and everyone in Liangshan, they might have died inexplicably today.
Of course, he also thought it might be Shi Jin, but he thought it was unlikely. On the other hand, Shi Jin has a pretty good relationship with him, and given his character, it makes sense that he would speak for himself.
As for other people helping to speak, it was completely beyond his expectation. All of this was driven by Yunze.
If Yunze were here and knew Lin Chong's deduction, he would definitely be shocked by Lin Chong's judgment. This guy actually guessed his plan.
I have to say that Lin Chong is really powerful, not only in terms of force, but also in terms of intelligence, which is amazing. Unfortunately, his personality is a bit mother-in-law, and he is also a bit weak.
But now is just the beginning, the next step is the highlight. Lin Chong was afraid that he still didn't know. He was now thinking about how to contact Yunze.
He also knew that he was jealous of Song Jiang, and Song Jiang would never let him go. He was doing everything in Liangshan, and he could die at any time.
There are other people who think like Lin Chong, especially those who interceded for Lin Chong and the others today. They are all afraid of being hated by Song Jiang.
