Adopted Husband.

Summary

Ning Yi's understanding of Liangshan and the Water Margin was limited. He initially viewed the events there as minor compared to the Fang La uprising. The Liangshan Marsh, over eight hundred miles in Shandong, was a complex terrain that facilitated banditry, making local governance challenging. Despite the presence of bandits, local villagers organized to protect their homes, leading to a dual existence as both citizens and bandits. Recently, with the Fang La revolt and Song Jiang's rise, Liangshan's strength grew, particularly after a prison break that boosted their reputation. Ning Yi recognized the difficulties the court faced in managing both the Fang La and Liangshan issues, as resources were stretched thin. Discussions revealed that previous attempts to pacify or ally with local powers around Liangshan had failed. Ning Yi pondered the possibility of Liangshan targeting Dulonggang, a strategically significant area. The conversation highlighted the complexities of the situation, with Ning Yi contemplating the need for a more straightforward approach to address the rising threat of Liangshan.

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