Chapters 81 - 85 Summary

In Chapter 81, Yan Qing is allowed to go to visit Li Shishi and try to find out the status of Gao Qui and the amnesty. Li arranges a meeting for Yan Qing with the emperor. They also contact Marshal Su. In addition, Dai Zong and Yue Ho are rescued from their captivity.

In Chapter 82, Marshal Su Yuanjing offers to take the imperial decree to Song Jiang and the bandits. As they prepare to leave the stronghold, Song Jiang and his men divide the riches among the men and nearby citizens. However, the bandits become angry when they realize that the Chancellor of Military Affairs wants them to return to their original army units.

In Chapter 83, Tong Guan, Prime Minister Cai Jing, Marshal Gao Qui and Marshal Yang Jian decide to send Song Jiang and his forces to fight the Liao forces...