Chapter 8: The Government Attack
第八章：官军进攻
The court heard that Liangshan Marsh was becoming more and more powerful and was very worried. The Emperor ordered a large army to be sent to attack Liangshan Marsh.
朝廷听说梁山泊越来越强大，非常担心。皇帝下令派大军队去攻打梁山泊。
The army arrived near Liangshan Marsh and began to attack. The Liangshan Marsh army was ready long ago, and they bravely counterattacked.
军队到了梁山泊附近，开始攻击。梁山泊的军队早就准备好了，他们勇敢地反击。
Lin Chong led the charge, Wu Song covered from behind. Lu Zhishen waved his Buddhist staff and knocked down many enemies. Li Kui was even braver, killing more than ten enemies at once.
林冲带头冲锋，武松在后面掩护。鲁智深挥舞着禅杖，打倒了很多敌人。李逵更是勇猛，一下子就杀了十几个敌人。
The court's army was beaten back repeatedly, with many deaths and injuries.
朝廷的军队被打得连连后退，死伤很多人。
The leader of the army was very afraid. He ordered a retreat and went back to report to the Emperor.
军队的首领很害怕，他下令撤退，回去报告皇帝。
Song Jiang saw the government army retreat and was very happy in his heart. But he said: "This is just the first battle. The court will definitely send more armies here."
宋江看到官军撤退，心里很高兴，但他说："这只是第一场战斗，朝廷一定还会派更多的军队来。"
Although the heroes had won, they knew that the real challenge was still ahead.
好汉们虽然胜利了，但他们知道，真正的挑战还在后面。