Water Margin: You dog official, you still say you don’t know martial arts?

Chapter 29: Now that the country is peaceful and the people are prosperous, why do corrupt officials rebel?

[Cao Zheng's sensitivity -1! ]

The big-headed man took a closer look at Liu Gao:
"Of course. Who in Tokyo doesn't know Master Lin?"

Liu Gao smiled and waved his goose feather fan:
"Oh?

"Didn't the shop owner learn some martial arts from Master Lin?"

[Cao Zheng's sensitivity -10! ]

The big-headed man was stunned for a moment, then he laughed:
"Excuse my poor eyesight, sir, do you know me?"

"You may not believe it--"

Liu Gao made up the story on the spot:

"When I was seeking an official position in Tokyo, I met Master Lin and the store owner once!
"I met an old friend in a foreign land today, and I just asked this question!
"If there is any offense, please forgive me!"

[Cao Zheng's sensitivity -20! ]

"I see……"

The big-headed man accepted Liu Gao's statement and became even more nervous:
"To be honest with you, Master Lin only taught me two moves!
"We haven't been in touch for years!"

It’s tricky!
Liu Gao narrowed his eyes:

The system proved that he had not recognized the wrong person. The big-headed strong man was the surgeon Cao Zheng!
That is Lin Chong’s apprentice!

In the original novel, Cao Zheng openly and proudly revealed to Yang Zhi that he was Lin Chong's apprentice!

Why do you want to cut off ties with me?

Liu Gao hesitated for two seconds and asked tentatively:
"I heard that Master Lin was framed by General Gao in Tokyo..."

[Cao Zheng's sensitivity -30! ]

Cao Zheng shook his big head like a rattle:

“I don’t know, I ...!”

In this way, Liu Gao understood:

Lin Chong had indeed been framed by Gao Qiu and had become a bandit!
Cao Zheng was distancing himself from Lin Chong in front of him, probably because he suspected that he was a government official.

There was no way, Liu Gao also knew that he had an elegant temperament.

Yang Zhi is different!

Not only did he not pay for the meal, he also beat people!
This is a typical hero!
Of course Cao Zheng had to bring out Lin Chong's reputation in front of Yang Zhi, so as not to be looked down upon by Yang Zhi...

"Shopkeeper, don't panic!"

Liu Gao decided to speak frankly to Cao Zheng:

"Can I take a moment to speak?"

The reason why Liu Gao wanted to chat with Cao Zheng privately was not to avoid Jiao Ting, but actually to avoid Hua Yue Niang.

In addition, it is also because Cao Zheng is a smart man.

Cao Zheng did not have any outstanding military achievements after joining Liangshan, but that does not mean he has no strength.

Although Cao Zheng is only ranked 81st among the 108 heroes of Liangshan...

But when he helped Lu Zhishen and Yang Zhi fight Erlongshan, his brilliance even overshadowed Lu Zhishen and Yang Zhi!
He uses his brain and is bold and careful!

After going to Liangshan, there was no outstanding military achievement, which involved the factional struggles in Liangshan...

So Liu Gao planned to trick him!
First of all, it’s a great helper!
Secondly, I can contact Lin Chong through him!
Cao Zheng hesitated for a moment and then agreed:

This guy is just a scholar and doesn't know any martial arts. How can he rise to the top?
So Cao Zheng took Liu Gao to the private room and closed the door:
"Sir, if you have anything to say, just say it!"

Liu Gao's words shocked Cao Zheng:

"Shopkeeper, you may not believe this, but I am the dog official they said stole the credit from Hua Rong!"

"what?"

Cao Zheng was shocked. Liu Gao's second sentence shocked him again:
"To be honest, I want to rebel too!"

Good guy!
Do you want to listen to what you are saying?
Cao Zheng couldn't believe his ears:

"Now the country is peaceful and the people are safe, dog, why did my husband rebel?"

"Peace and prosperity for the country?"

Liu Gao's third sentence made Cao Zheng completely believe him:

"The emperor is incompetent and treacherous ministers are in power!

"Even an honest man like Master Lin was framed by General Gao, and you still dare to tell me that the country is peaceful and the people are safe?"

Just based on this sentence, you’re worth being exiled to Salmon Island!

"Plop!" Cao Zheng immediately bowed to Liu Gao:
"I don't know what you mean, sir."

[Cao Zheng's sensitivity +10! ]

"I am Liu Gao, the governor of Qingfeng Village!"

Liu Gaoxian showed his utmost sincerity:
“To be honest, I was the one who destroyed Qingfeng Mountain!

“I was also the one who killed Jinmaohu Yanshun!
“But I destroyed Qingfeng Mountain not for the court, but for the people!

"The reason I told you so much is because...

"I admire Coach Lin for his talent as a great general!"

In fact, Lin Chong, Liu Gao wants it!

Cao Zheng, Liu Gao also wants it!

But Liu Gao couldn't just say that he admired Cao Zheng as a great general, after all, Cao Zheng was just a butcher!

No flash performance yet!
So Liu Gao deliberately set his target on Lin Chong:

"I would like to invite Master Lin to serve as an official in Qingfeng Village!"

Then Cao Zheng followed naturally...

[Cao Zheng's sensitivity +50! ]

"hiss--"

Cao Zheng was stunned for the third time by Liu Gao's words:
"To be honest with you, sir, I am Master Lin's apprentice!

“I believe that my husband really wants to recruit Master Lin!

"But my master has already gone to Liangshan..."

Liu Gao tried to test:

"The leader of Liangshanpo is the white-robed scholar Wang Lun?"

Cao Zheng: “Exactly!”

That's it!

In fact, before this, Liu Gao had always been vague about the timeline and didn't know how the plot had developed.

Although Liu Gao learned from Mrs. Liu Zhizhai that it was now the fourth year of Zhenghe, which was 1114 AD!
However, it was of no use. Liu Gao remembered the plot of "Water Margin", but he did not remember the timeline.

Even though Qingfeng Mountain was destroyed, Liu Gao only knew that the timeline was before Song Jiang arrived at Qingfeng Village.

But there are still many plots before Song Jiang arrives at Qingfengzhai!
Did Lu Zhishen kill Zhen Guanxi?
Did Lin Chong go to Liangshan on a snowy night?

Did Chao Gai cleverly steal the birthday gift?

Did Song Jiang kill Yan Poxi in anger?
Did Pan Jinlian poison Wu Dalang?
There are too many unknowns!
Now that he knew that Lin Chong had gone to Liangshan and that Wang Lun was still the leader of Liangshanpo, Liu Gao finally figured out the timeline:

Lu Zhishen killed Zhen Guanxi with three punches and Lin Chong went to Liangshan on a snowy night. These things have already happened.

But Chao Gai had not yet cleverly seized the birthday gift.

Otherwise, the leader of Liangshanpo now should be Chao Gai!
In this way, there is a lot to be done!
"The scholar in white, Wang Lun..."

Liu Gao frowned:
"I heard that he is narrow-minded and jealous of talented people!

"Master Lin is such a hero, it's inevitable that he will be harassed by Wang Lun when he goes to Liangshan!"

"What my husband said is..."

Cao Zheng was stunned by Liu Gao's words for the fourth time. Liu Gao actually gave him a feeling of knowing everything!
"If that's the case, why should Master Lin stay in Liangshan and endure the humiliation of those poor people?"

Liu Gao patted his chest and said:

"Ahem!
"If Master Lin is willing to come to my Qingfeng Village, as long as I have a bite to eat, he will have a bite to eat!"

"hiss--"

Cao Zheng couldn't help but take a breath:
Is Liu Zhizhai a person who is... so righteous?
[Cao Zheng's sensitivity +100! ]

[Congratulations to the host and Cao Zheng for becoming “casual friends”! ]

That's it!

Liu Gao knew that Cao Zheng had been impressed by him, so he struck while the iron was hot:
"If you trust me, you may go with me!

“As the saying goes, a journey of a thousand miles tests a horse’s strength, and time reveals a person’s true character!

"After a long time, you will naturally know my character!

"If you don't like my character, I won't force you!
"Brother, you can leave me anytime, how about that?"

[Thanks to Wasteland Law for giving 100 starting coins, hug! ]

(End of this chapter)