Lu Junyi, nicknamed "Jade Kirin," ranked second. Logically, he should have been promoted to the top position.
Li Huan feigned reluctance, saying, "I am second only to Master Lu; how could I possibly be qualified to sit in the first seat?"
"Moreover, I firmly oppose being granted amnesty and would rather die than submit to the imperial court! I'm afraid this will break the hearts of the brothers who want to be granted amnesty!"
After Li Huan finished speaking, he looked at Lu Junyi, whose eyes darted away.
Wu Song said, "If anyone ever mentions surrendering to the emperor again, don't blame me for being ruthless! My steel blade will be at your disposal!"
Lu Zhishen said, "If you want to be granted amnesty, first ask my fists!"
Li Kui shouted, "If anyone mentions the words 'amnesty' again, I'll twist their head off and use it as a chamber pot!"
In an instant, the leaders rushed to clarify their positions, refusing to be appeased.
Gongsun Sheng hurriedly clasped his hands and said, "Thanks to Brother Li Huan's superb skills, Song Jiang, Wu Yong, and Hua Rong confessed their crimes in public, avenging King Chao! Brother Li Huan should be elected as the leader of Liangshan and sit in the top seat!"
Guan Sheng quickly said, "Brother Li Huan may be young, but he is both intelligent and brave, which is admirable! I also recommend Brother Li Huan for the top position!"
Seeing that the bigwigs supported Li Huan, the other leaders followed suit and supported him.
Seeing the situation, Lu Junyi could only clasp his hands in a fist and say, "I dare not disobey the dying wish of King Chao! I humbly request Brother Li Huan to serve as the leader of Liangshan..."
The guy's tone clearly conveyed disappointment and helplessness.
Li Huan, seizing the opportunity, clasped his hands in thanks and said, "Thank you, brothers! From now on, obey my orders, rob the rich to help the poor, and act on behalf of Heaven!"
"Act on behalf of Heaven! Act on behalf of Heaven!"
The crowd raised their arms and shouted, their emotions running high.
Li Huan took out a bottle of Coke that didn't contain "Honest Sugar," took a few sips to moisten his throat, and then said.
"From this day forward, the Hall of Loyalty and Righteousness will be renamed the Hall of Gathering Righteousness!"
"Therefore, those who are unwilling to stay at Liangshan to rob the rich and help the poor and to act on behalf of Heaven should leave as soon as possible!"
"Li Ying, the Sky-Soaring Eagle, you were forced to join Liangshan by Song Jiang and Wu Yong's treacherous scheme!"
"Qin Ming, Xu Ning, An Daoquan, Xiao Rang, Jin Dajian, and Zhu Tong were also tricked and forced to join Liangshan!"
"There are also some defeated and surrendered imperial military officers. Liangshan Marsh will not force you to stay!"
"You may leave at any time and receive 10,000 taels of silver to purchase houses and fertile land in your hometown!"
These words resonated deeply.
The person whose name was called lowered their head and remained silent.
Li Huan looked at Lu Junyi and said directly, "You've also fallen into their trap and been forced to join Liangshan. You can leave anytime!"
Good heavens, he just took office and already ousted the second-in-command.
Li Huan was blunt and said to Guan Sheng, "Among the defeated military officers of the imperial court, you have the highest reputation. If you don't want to stay..."
"I will not leave!" Guan Sheng said, clasping his hands in a fist salute. "Brother Li Huan is so benevolent and righteous, I am willing to go through fire and water to help you uphold justice!"
Upon seeing Guan Sheng's declaration, all the imperial military officers bowed and swore allegiance to Li Huan.
Lu Junyi knew that it was too late to leave Liangshan now, and he would never have a good life if he went back. It would be better to stay in Liangshan and be ranked second, so that he could at least be respected by these people.
Lu Junyi clasped his hands in a fist and said, "Brother Li Huan! I have never thought of leaving Liangshan! I am willing to help you rob the rich and help the poor, and to act on behalf of Heaven, even at the cost of my life!"
Upon seeing this, Li Yingyi, the Sky-Soaring Eagle, also tactfully clasped his hands in a gesture of loyalty.
Li Huan nodded and said loudly, "Alright! Since you all wish to stay, I hope you will keep your word!"
"From this day forward, the soldiers of Liangshan are forbidden from bullying the common people, killing innocent people indiscriminately, or engaging in petty theft!"
"Anyone who dares to act recklessly is violating military discipline and will be executed without mercy!!"
Li Huan's voice was loud and clear, and it was awe-inspiring.
The leaders all agreed in unison, their expressions respectful.
Li Huan ordered that the unconscious Hua Rong be carried out of the "Hall of Righteousness" and locked in a cell.
The bodies of Wu Yong and Song Jiang were quickly moved away, and the bloodstains on the ground were washed away.
The banquet continued.
Li Huan sat in the chief seat, with Hu Sanniang by his side.
The atmosphere in the hall gradually returned to its lively state.
Suddenly, Wang Ying jumped onto the stool again and said in a shrill voice.
"Brother Li Huan! Song Jiang promised to find me a beautiful wife! Song Jiang is dead, how can I find my wife?"
Hahaha... Everyone burst into laughter.
Li Huan put down the paper cup, his expression turning serious.
"Either you go to the underworld and ask Song Jiang for your wife, or you go to the mortal world to punish evil and promote good, and kill more corrupt officials! If you dare to harass a respectable woman again, I'll chop off your head!"
Upon hearing this, Wang Ying shrank back and obediently shut up.
Sun Erniang came over to offer a toast, smiling as she said, "Third Sister, you have such good taste and such good fortune! You still ended up becoming the chieftain's wife!"
Hu Sanniang smiled gently: "I married Li Huan not for status or position. Even if Li Huan were to set up a street stall selling boxed lunches, I would still be willing to follow him wherever he goes."
Sun Erniang sincerely praised her, her eyes filled with envy.
Li Huan thought to himself, "Hu Sanniang is truly devoted to me; she is a woman worth cherishing."
Should I bring her back to the real world? Or should I use the "summoning" skill to meet her every time?
Li Huan decided to deal with Sun Shangxiang's matter first, and then consider Hu Sanniang...
...
The next day, the "Hall of Loyalty and Righteousness" was renamed and the plaque "Hall of Gathering Righteousness" was hung up again.
Li Huan summoned the "106 Generals," reiterated all the disciplines, and established new rules with clear rewards and punishments.
Following this, Li Huan established the positions of "Left and Right Protectors," which were filled by Wu Song and Lu Zhishen.
Their duties were to supervise, patrol, and punish the Liangshan soldiers who committed crimes.
If Lu Junyi does something wrong, Wu Song and Lu Zhishen have the authority to punish him directly without having to report to Li Huan first.
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