Chao Gai and his six robber partners seek refuge in Liangshan after they are found to be the hijackers of the valuables in transportation to Grand Tutor Cai Jing. Again, Wang Lun fears that Chao and his friends will threaten his position. So he tries to send them away with gifts and excuses. Wu Yong senses Lin Chong's unhappiness with Wang and instigates him to kill the chief. With Wang removed, Chao Gai is elected in his place. He allows Song Wan, Du Qian and Zhu Gui to transfer their allegiance to him.