Chapter 61: Heroes Invite Brave Men, Golden Mace General Seeks Help

Speaking of Sitting Tiger Zhu Ke, he first teased Howling Celestial Hound Yuan Peng, then cupped his hands to Wang Lun and said with a laugh:

“Older Brother! I have no other conditions!

That is, I ask Older Brother to permit me to return to Jiankang Prefecture and persuade my brother to join the mountain!

I wonder if Older Brother is willing?”

When Wang Lun heard this, he couldn’t help but laugh and say, “Inviting heroes to join the mountain is a good thing, how could I be unwilling?

Let alone General Zhu Ke’s brother, even if all the generals brought their family members to Liangshan, I would have no objection!”

Zhu Ke cupped his hands and laughed, “Hehe! Older Brother, you misunderstand!

My brother is none other than the Military Inspector of Jiankang Prefecture, Drilling Dragon Zhu Xuan!

Now that I am going to join Older Brother on Liangshan, if he remains in Jiankang Prefecture, and if the authorities investigate, he may get into trouble!

Therefore, younger brother dares to ask Older Brother to permit me to return and persuade him to come along…”

Before he could finish speaking, Wang Lun laughed and said:

“General Zhu Ke is afraid that I am unwilling to let you go back, right?

Don’t worry!

The reason I wish to invite everyone to the mountain is because I cherish your talents and martial arts!

You joining the mountain is also to gather for justice with us heroes, and to be carefree and happy together!

It is not to restrict your personal freedom!

Moreover, regarding the name Drilling Dragon Zhu Xuan, I have long heard about him from younger brother Wang Dingliu!

He is a true hero!

If General Zhu Ke can truly invite him to the mountain, it will be like adding bricks and tiles to my Liangshan, increasing our strength!

Such a good thing, how could I not agree?

Besides General Zhu Xuan, if General Zhu Ke can also invite Sick Xing Tian Xing Yao, and Swift Wind Protector Shen Tao to the mountain, I will record it as a great merit for you!”

Hearing this, Zhu Ke couldn’t help but cup his hands and say:

“Oh, Older Brother praises me too highly!

Younger brother can invite Zhu Xuan to the mountain because he is my brother from the same womb!

As for Xing Yao and Shen Tao, younger brother is powerless to do so!

If anyone were to invite them, it would have to be General Shen Ran and General Xu Tao themselves!”

Hearing this, Wang Lun couldn’t help but look at Shen Ran and say with a laugh:

“I wonder what the two generals think?”

Shen Ran laughed, “Shen Tao is my brother, and if younger brother asks him to join the mountain, I don’t think he would dare to refuse!

But I must be clear with Older Brother.

My brother’s martial arts are not high, he just knows some divine movement techniques. I hope Older Brother will not dislike his low skill!”

Wang Lun shook his head and laughed, “Haha! General Shen Ran, where did you get that idea?

Let me tell you the truth.

In fact, our Liangshan Marsh lacks nothing in terms of fierce generals experienced in battle and combat, but we are especially in need of heroes with a unique skill!

Since General Shen Tao possesses the Divine Movement Technique, he is precisely the talent that our Liangshan Marsh needs most!”

“If that’s the case, then inviting Shen Tao to the mountain will be on my shoulders!” Shen Ran said with a cupped-hand laugh.

Wang Lun nodded, then looked at Golden Mace Xu Tao and said with a laugh:

“General Xu Tao has been silent, are you still harboring resentment in your heart?”

When Xu Tao heard this, he couldn’t help but shake his head and say with a bitter laugh:

“In the past, I prided myself on my peerless martial arts, but I never thought I couldn’t even defeat Sister-in-law Liqing in combat, so how could I dare to have any resentment?

I was just thinking, could I ask Older Brother to assist me in finding my second brother to go to Liangshan together!”

Hearing this, Wang Lun hesitated and said:

“Your second brother?”

Xu Tao nodded and smiled, “It is indeed my second brother, who is also the Imperial Golden Hammer Guard Class Instructor Xu Jin that Sister-in-law Liqing mentioned previously!”

When Wang Lun heard this, he became even more hesitant:

“Since General Xu Jin can be a Golden Hammer Class Instructor, his martial arts must be exceptional!

Such talent, I am naturally very willing for him to join the group on Liangshan!

But since he is someone by the Emperor’s side, with a bright future, how could he be willing to join the group?”

Having said this, the leader of the bandit looked at the four generals before him and laughed:

“Generals, do not think that because I have painstakingly planned and gone to great lengths to invite you to the mountain, I am someone who would do so by any means necessary!

Although I, Wang Lun, admit that I am not a good person, I will not do things that are thankless and only bring trouble upon myself!…”

Just as he was speaking, he heard Xu Jin laugh and say, “Older Brother, you probably misunderstand!

If my second brother were still a teacher in the Imperial Golden Hammer Guard, I would not have asked Older Brother to assist me!

Older Brother, you may not know!

In fact, half a year ago, my second brother quietly resigned from his official post and secretly went to Huai River West to join the Two-Headed Taishui Wang Qing!

I heard that he is now by Wang Qing’s side, serving as some kind of pseudo-Palace General!

Because of this matter, my Eldest Brother Xu Ning was so angry that he broke off relations with my second brother and has not communicated with him since!

I voluntarily requested to be dispatched to Jiankang Prefecture, also hoping to find an opportunity to see if I could persuade him to change his mind.

However, firstly, my identity as the Commander of the Armed Forces of Jiankang Prefecture does not allow me to leave my post easily.

Secondly, even if I wanted to find him, it would be difficult to see him.

Therefore, up to now, I have only sent him a few letters.

But they all vanished like stones dropped into the sea, without any reply!…”

As he was speaking, Wang Lun couldn’t help but laugh and say, “Does General Xu Tao mean that I should go to the palace of Huai River West’s Two-Headed Taishui Wang Qing to find General Xu Jin and persuade him to join my Liangshan Marsh?

This matter might not be appropriate!

Wang Qing has been entrenched in Huai River West for years and has long gathered a powerful force!

In contrast, although my Liangshan Marsh has been established for several years, it has been in decline.

Only recently have we gained many heroes joining us, which has brought some prosperity.

But compared to that scoundrel Wang Qing, we are still far inferior!

Moreover, my reputation, Wang Lun, is also a notch below Wang Qing’s.

In such a disadvantageous situation, how could General Xu Jin be willing to join Liangshan?”

“Does Older Brother mean that this matter is difficult to handle?”

Xu Tao heard this and couldn’t help but feel a bit disappointed:

“Actually, I know Wang Qing too!

He only came from the ranks of soldiers, and by sheer luck, he gained some strength!

But compared to Older Brother, this person is more than a notch below in terms of character and martial arts!

I believe that as soon as my second brother sees Older Brother’s true face, he will be captivated by the wise and martial aura you possess!”

Wang Lun shook his head and laughed, “I dare not promise you this matter directly!

But I can guarantee you!

Within half a year, I will definitely invite General Xu Jin to Liangshan for you, and let your brothers reunite!”

When Xu Tao heard this, he couldn’t help but be overjoyed and said, “I believe in Older Brother’s capabilities, and I thank you here in advance!

But please rest assured, Older Brother!

I will definitely work with General Shen Ran to do my best to persuade General Xing Yao to join Liangshan, and add more heroes to your banner!”

“Haha! I’ve been waiting for these words!”

Wang Lun let out a loud laugh and was about to say more when he suddenly saw the door of the hotel being pushed open, and a man resembling a Middle Marquis walked in from outside!

He looked dignified and sturdy, with a saber hanging at his waist, wearing fast boots, and a look of anxiety on his face!

Upon entering the hotel, he looked around.

When he saw Shen Ran, he first showed joy, then quickly hurried over…