351: Chapter 351: Extremely Important Intelligence!

Sheng Tao leaned forward, listening intently to Song Jiang's explanation.

The words Song Jiang spoke shocked Sheng Tao for ten thousand years.

"If we were to dispatch a battalion of brothers to feign a retreat and lure the Government Army here..."

"When we abandon ship to escape and the Government Army jumps off their ships to pursue, their bodies will sink into the mud, leaving them unable to move. Won't they then be like dead men in a coffin, left for us to hack and kill at will!"

Song Jiang's voice was filled with coldness.

A cold sweat broke out across Sheng Tao's back.

He visualized that scene.

When his comrades attacked the Yunmengze Water Bandits, they would be lured to this place.

The Yunmengze Water Bandits would use Mud Boats to scurry into the mudflats.

Unaware of the conditions of the mudflats, his comrades would rush headlong into the pursuit, only to find themselves stuck and unable to move.

Then the Yunmengze Water Bandits would circle back for the kill; his comrades truly would be like dead men in a coffin, left with no choice but to be slaughtered by the Yunmengze Water Bandits.

His throat felt parched, and pea-sized beads of sweat rolled down from his forehead.

This was vital intelligence!

He had to report this up the chain of command so that the Louchuan Soldiers of Great Qin could avoid massive casualties.

"Here, take this."

Song Jiang gave Sheng Tao a Mud Boat.

"Tie Niu."

Song Jiang also handed a Mud Boat to Tie Niu.

"Thanks, Brother."

Both Sheng Tao and Tie Niu spoke to Song Jiang with gratitude.

When it came to winning people's hearts, Song Jiang was truly exceptional.

Sheng Tao lamented that if Song Jiang weren't one of the Yunmengze Water Bandits, he would surely have been willing to risk his life for him.

Song Jiang was very considerate; fearing that Sheng Tao wouldn't know how to use the Mud Boat, he explained, "Look."

"First, we place the Mud Boat on the mud. Then, we kneel on the boat with one knee, grip the steering rudder in front with both hands, and simply push off with the other foot."

Song Jiang explained as he demonstrated.

With Song Jiang's hands-on teaching, Sheng Tao quickly mastered the correct way to use the Mud Boat.

With a gentle push against the mud, the boat glided forward.

The three of them continued to glide forward, push by push.

They looked a bit like children riding kick scooters.

Sheng Tao felt that the closer the Mud Boat got to the shore, the firmer the ground became, allowing him to exert more force and glide forward even faster.

"Splash, splash..."

The noise of the three men pushing their Mud Boats forward startled a flock of white egrets foraging in the mud.

As they drew closer to the Water Fortress, Sheng Tao could clearly see its layout.

The stronghold was surrounded by high, thick walls built from giant stones and rammed earth.

The walls were equipped with observation holes and crenels, allowing the Water Bandits to monitor the enemy and defend with arrows.

Sturdy wooden or iron gates were set at the entrance, and the gate tower was also guarded by Water Bandits, who remained constantly vigilant against foreign intrusion.

Sheng Tao narrowed his eyes.

This was so professional!

Sheng Tao was alarmed once again.

The military discipline of these Yunmengze Water Bandits was truly high.

Or rather, that Zhang Liang was truly formidable!

He had heard Song Jiang say that this Water Fortress was created under Zhang Liang's design and supervision.

Zhang Liang had poured a massive amount of effort into Yunmeng Marsh, even investing his entire family fortune into it.

Sheng Tao narrowed his eyes, a dangerous light flickering within them.

If he got the chance, he would kill this man.

As long as this man lived, he was too great a threat to Great Qin!

While Sheng Tao was preoccupied with his thoughts, he, Song Jiang, and Tie Niu all reached the shore.

Carrying their Mud Boats, they walked toward the gate of the Water Fortress.

The Mud Boat was not large; it was only big enough for one person to kneel and glide on. Carrying it was much like carrying a kick scooter.

"Follow me closely,"

Song Jiang said to Sheng Tao.

After all, this was Sheng Tao's first time at their stronghold, so he needed to vouch for him.

Not just anyone could join their stronghold; they also had to be wary of government officials infiltrating their ranks.

As Song Jiang, Tie Niu, and Sheng Tao approached the gate, the Water Bandits guarding it immediately aimed their weapons at them.