Song Jiang's generosity in spending 100,000 taels of silver on a boxed lunch must be a trap!

Li Huan immediately understood.

I sold 5,000 boxed meals and earned 100,000 taels of silver, but after joining Liangshan, wouldn't the silver belong to Song Jiang?

The wealthy men like Chai Jin, Lu Junyi, and Li Ying serve as cautionary tales.

Lu Junyi was the richest man in Hebei, with assets amounting to millions of taels of silver.

Song Jiang and Wu Yong devised a vicious scheme that severely harmed Lu Junyi, forcing him to join the outlaws and even transporting his family's gold and silver treasures to Liangshan.

Li Huan was so angry he wanted to grind his teeth.

Song Jiang, you really are ruthless.

Since that's the case, I'll play along. I'll earn 100,000 taels of silver first, complete the system task, and then I'll deal with you!

Li Huan made up his mind and said with a smile.

"Brother Gongming is so generous! He bought five thousand boxed meals to share with the brothers!"

"If I earn 100,000 taels of silver, I will definitely join the Liangshan bandits, rob the rich to help the poor, and uphold justice on behalf of Heaven!"

Song Jiang hurriedly said, "Not only Brother Li Huan, but also Wu Song and Hu Sanniang will join us!"

Li Huan winked at Wu Song and Hu Sanniang and said, "Brother Song, Sister Sanniang, would you like to join me in Liangshan?"

Without hesitation, Wu Song replied, "If Brother Huan stays, then Wu Song will stay!"

Hu Sanniang understood immediately and nodded in agreement.

Song Jiang was overjoyed and turned to give the orders.

"Master Chai, our Liangshan treasury contains 100,000 taels of silver belonging to Brother Li Huan. The accounts must be kept clear and nothing should be omitted!"

Behind them stood a portly middle-aged man, none other than "Little Whirlwind" Chai Jin.

He cupped his hands and said, "Brother Gongming, rest assured, I will not miss anything."

Li Huan cursed inwardly.

Damn it! I knew it! Song Jiang wouldn't pull out real gold or silver!

Li Huan deliberately asked, "My 100,000 taels of silver, recorded in the accounts? What does that mean?"

Song Jiang laughed and said, "Ten thousand taels of silver is a huge amount and inconvenient to carry. Let's store it in Liangshan's treasury for now. Brother Li Huan can take it and use it whenever he wants."

Li Huan suddenly raised his voice: "You mean, I've sold five thousand boxed meals and earned ten thousand taels of silver from Liangshan?"

Song Jiang replied with a smile, "Exactly!"

Li Huan laughed loudly: "Hahaha... My heroes, you're in for a treat!"

The Liangshan leaders cheered in unison and raised their cups to thank Song Jiang.

Ding! The system emitted a crisp notification sound!

[Congratulations, Master! You have completed the fourth task in "Traveling Through Water Margin"!]

[Congratulations, Master! The system has automatically retrieved 100,000 taels of silver from the Liangshan Treasury!]

Li Huan breathed a sigh of relief.

Song Jiang, you wanted to get something for nothing, but little did you know that after you confirmed the "payment," I had already used the system to steal 100,000 taels of silver!

[Congratulations, Master! 100,000 taels of silver have been converted into special system points, which can be exchanged for "Miracle Seasoning"!]

Li Huan, having no time to examine the "magical seasoning," asked Song Jiang, "When are we going to eat these five thousand boxed meals?"

Song Jiang said, "It can be distributed over five days for all the leaders and soldiers of the stronghold to enjoy."

Wu Yong asked, "Where is Brother Li Huan's Erguotou liquor? I'll have someone bring it up to Liangshan in a horse-drawn cart."

Li Huan laughed and said, "Don't worry about the Erguotou incident, I'll handle it myself."

Song Jiang pointed to the food bucket: "Quickly serve the food, and bring out the Erguotou! Brother Wu Song and I will drink until we're completely drunk!"

"Wait a minute!" Li Huan exclaimed. "The sale of the boxed lunches is complete! But before joining Liangshan, I'd like to know where we rank in the seating arrangement?"

Song Jiang was stunned.

Wu Yong quickly said, "This matter must be discussed back at the Hall of Loyalty and Righteousness with Brother Gongming."

Li Huan said, "There's no need to go back to the Hall of Loyalty and Righteousness to discuss this. The strategist should arrange the seating order of me, Wu Song, and Hu Sanniang in front of all the brothers to show fairness and impartiality!"

Wu Yong frowned slightly, not expecting Li Huan to make this request.

Li Huan knew that the original ranking of the "108 Heroes of the Water Margin" was the result of Song Jiang and Wu Yong's repeated weighing of interests, careful consideration, and repeated research. There were hidden secrets and unspoken rules behind it.

Those who were close associates of Song Jiang or military officers of the imperial court would be ranked high.

For example, Hua Rong, nicknamed "Little Li Guang," and Li Kui, nicknamed "Black Whirlwind," were not particularly skilled in martial arts, but as staunch fans of Song Jiang, Hua Rong ranked ninth and Li Kui ranked twenty-second.

Wu Song, needless to say, was Song Jiang's sworn brother and ranked fourteenth.

Song Qing, nicknamed "Iron Fan," was Song Jiang's younger brother. Despite having no real skills, he ranked seventy-sixth and was responsible for arranging banquets and entertaining clients at Liangshan, a coveted and lucrative position!

For example, Lin Chong, the "Leopard Head," Guan Sheng, the "Big Knife," Hu Yanzhuo, the "Double Whip," Qin Ming, the "Thunderbolt," Dong Ping, the "Double Spear General," Yang Zhi, the "Blue-Faced Beast," and Suo Chao, the "Vanguard," were all born into the ranks of government officers, which is why they are ranked in the top twenty!

This shows that Song Jiang was extremely cunning and had long ago planned to "accept amnesty and surrender".

Li Huan wanted to win over heroes who were unwilling to surrender, so in addition to showcasing his personal talents, he also needed to be ranked high in the hierarchy, otherwise he would lack appeal.

Right now, we must not be manipulated by Song Jiang and Wu Yong; we must strive for a higher position for ourselves.

Helpless, Song Jiang immediately spoke in a low voice to Wu Yong.

Wu Yong muttered to himself while calculating with his fingers.

Li Huan laughed and said, "There are 36 Heavenly Stars and 72 Earthly Fiends, making a total of 108 generals. Originally, two seats were reserved for the heroes who joined later, but now that three have joined, it's inconvenient to make arrangements."

Wu Yong looked embarrassed.

Li Huan continued, "The positions of the Heavenly Stars and Earthly Fiends are given to Wu Song and Hu Sanniang respectively. I'll call myself the 'Heavenly Chef Star,' is that too much to ask?"

Wu Yong's eyes lit up: "Not excessive at all, quite appropriate! What do you think, Brother Gongming?"

Song Jiang nodded: "Brother Li Huan's culinary skills are unparalleled in the world, he deserves to be called the 'Heavenly Chef Star'!"

Li Huan urged, "In that case, let's quickly arrange the seating."

After a moment's thought, Wu Yong waved his feather fan and spoke loudly.

"Wu Song, the Heavenly Star of Wounds, ranks fourteenth! Hu Sanniang, the Earthly Star of Comets, ranks fifty-ninth!"

"Li Huan from Heavenly Chef Star, ranked thirty-seventh!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Li Kui chuckled.

"With Brother Wu Song joining the group, my ranking has changed from twenty-first to twenty-second!"

Shi Qian held a pan-fried saury in his hand, chewing as he said, "I've gone from 105 to 108."

Duan Jingzhu, nicknamed "Golden Retriever," drank silently without uttering a sound.

He was ranked last among the "106 generals" before, and he is still ranked last now, but he is unmoved.

Li Huan was unhappy.

Lao Tzu is actually ranked after the Thirty-Six Heavenly Stars, even lower than the "Hunter Brothers" Xie Zhen and Xie Bao and the "Prodigal Son" Yan Qing!

Wu Song frowned deeply and immediately questioned Wu Yong.

"How did you arrange the seating? Did you only look at reputation and not ability? I don't accept Li Huan's low ranking!"

Wu Yong looked displeased when Wu Song publicly criticized him.

Yan Qing curled his lip, glanced at Li Huan with a gloating expression.

A warm feeling welled up in Li Huan's heart; in this crucial moment, Wu Song was someone he could rely on!

Song Jiang stroked his beard and said with a smile.

"In Erlang's opinion, where should Li Huan be ranked?"