Section 1339: Defection with Cause

Shen Yue, though playing the role of a bystander, actually had a thorough understanding of the situation at the water fort.

Yang Yao had once been a wise ruler, leading the people of the water fort to defeat the troops sent by the Song Clan on numerous occasions.

Li Gang was considered a famed general of the Song Dynasty, yet he still lost to Yang Yao, until Yue Fei led his troops to encircle and annihilate the rebel forces under Yang Yao's command.

But this was not solely due to Yue Fei's divine military tactics, the key to his victory lay in the fact that serious disagreements had arisen within the water fort, and many of the water fort commanders had privately abandoned Yang Yao.

Yet, Yang Yao looked exceptionally clear-headed, not like someone whose will had been weakened by indulging in wine and pleasures.