Reborn in Liangshan: I built the strongest lineup

"Cai Jing caught a cold? Is the old man's health that bad?"

After Tong Guan and Yang Jian met, Yang Jian "accidentally" revealed what he had just seen.

This struck Tong Guan as incredibly unbelievable. What trick was Cai Laogou playing?

"Grand Tutor, after all, has no military experience and has only been active in the court for many years, so it's normal that he can't endure hardship."

Yang Jian said he could understand.

"Lord Yang, what is your intention in telling me this matter?"

Tong Guan looked at Yang Jian with a wary expression on his face.

Yang Jian's relationship with Cai Jing was only so-so; in fact, Yang Jian and Cai Jing knew each other much earlier and worked together for a longer period.

“Tong Shumi, you’re overthinking it. Don’t forget, we’re the same kind of people.”

Yang Jian's words were pointed.

"The Grand Tutor is different from us."

Tong Guan's eye twitched.

He certainly understood the meaning behind Yang Jian's words, but Tong Guan was actually quite displeased with this type of person.

"Lord Yang, we are not entirely the same."

"As long as Privy Councilor Tong understands... I must return to accompany His Majesty, so I will not linger any longer."

Yang Jian's expression did not change because of Tong Guan's words. After he finished speaking, he took his leave.

"What is Cai Laogou up to? And what is Yang Jian planning this time?"

Tong Guan sensed that he was in trouble, but he couldn't quite figure out what it was.

This time, Gao Kan, that brat, didn't come along again, so Tong Guan can't find anyone to discuss things with.

Or... or maybe we should ask Zhang Kegong? At least on the issue of dealing with Cai Jing, that old guy is on our side.

On the other side of the army.

"Grand Tutor, we will escort you back to the capital with three thousand Japanese soldiers."

A fully armed commander of the Imperial Guards said to Cai Jing.

"Three thousand Japanese soldiers, you've worked hard. I will make it up to you when I return to the capital."

Cai Jing nodded at the man.

"Grand Tutor, you flatter us. It is an honor for us brothers to escort you."

The man looked up at Cai Jing and spoke, his eyes seemingly flashing with an inexplicable light.

"You are……"

Cai Jing is familiar with this kind of brilliance, a brilliance that only his own people possess.

"This humble general, Zhen Wuyu, is a disciple of Lord Liang. It is my honor to serve the Grand Tutor."

Zhen Wuyu introduced himself, which pleased Cai Jing.

It seems that Liang Shicheng has done a very good job.

"How is Lord Liang doing lately?"

Cai Jing sat in his carriage and lifted the curtain to signal Zhen Wuyu to come closer.

"Replying to the Grand Tutor, Lord Liang has been waiting for your news recently."

Zhen Wuyu was very respectful.

"Did he tell you the specifics?"

Cai Jing raised an eyebrow, a hint of murderous intent flashing in his eyes.

"Lord Liang only told us to be at the Grand Tutor's beck and call at any time, without saying anything else."

Zhen Wuyu said that he didn't know what to do, he was just waiting for orders.

"But please rest assured, Grand Tutor, from this moment on, the three thousand Japanese soldiers will only obey your orders!"

"Okay, then let's head back to Beijing first."

Cai Jing lowered the curtain.

"Yes, Grand Tutor!"

Zhen Wuyu respectfully stepped aside, then signaled three thousand Japanese soldiers to surround the carriage and protect Cai Jing.

Cai Jing put the curtain behind him and leaned back in the car, closing his eyes to rest. Although he looked very calm, his heart was in turmoil.

Your Majesty, please don't blame me. If you have someone to blame, blame yourself for changing.

……

"The Grand Tutor has left?"

Emperor Huizong of Song was eating fruit fed to him by a palace attendant in his own chariot in the central army.

"They've left. The Japanese army just brought the Grand Tutor back to the capital."

Yang Jian reported to Zhao Ji.

"Yang Daban, do you think the Grand Tutor has a real cold or is he just faking it?"

At this moment, Zhao Ji suddenly seemed to become a bit smarter.

"Judging from the old servant's interactions with the Grand Tutor, it's seven parts true and three parts false."

Yang Jian thought for a moment, and then said.

"I don't think so. It's probably half true and half false."

Zhao Ji snorted and gave his opinion.

"This old servant is foolish and ignorant; please enlighten me, Your Majesty."

“If he really had a cold, he could have chosen not to come. He’s been with us for so long before he caught a cold, and now he has to go back to the capital. Da Ban, what a coincidence!”

Emperor Huizong's dissatisfaction with Cai Jing had been growing in recent years, but on the surface, everyone maintained a facade of harmony.

"Your Majesty, why does the Grand Tutor do this?"

Yang Jian then expressed his doubts.

"Perhaps he feels that I am not the same as before..."

Emperor Huizong (Zhao Ji) didn't finish speaking; he didn't know what else he should say.

Once upon a time, Cai Jing was also his most trusted person, his closest friend. They could discuss calligraphy together, chat about romance, and so on...

But now, it seems they can never go back.

"His Majesty has always treated this old servant the same way, and the Grand Tutor must think so too."

Yang Jian comforted Zhao Ji.

“Daban, you are different from the Grand Tutor. He has a large family and business, so he thinks more.”

Zhao Ji gently shook his head.

"The Grand Tutor said that after returning this time, he intends to retire and return to his hometown. What do you think, my friend?"

"This old servant dares not say more; His Majesty has already made his own judgment."

Yang Jian knew very well what he could and couldn't say in order to reach his current position.

"Daiban, you are good in every way, but sometimes you are easily confused."

Zhao Ji shook his head helplessly at Yang Jian.

"This isn't him retiring to his hometown; it's clearly a strategic retreat!"

"Daban, after we win this battle and return to the capital, I will hand over some matters from the Grand Tutor's hands to you."

Upon hearing this, Yang Jian immediately knelt down:

"Your Majesty, this old servant is getting old and can no longer share Your Majesty's burdens..."

"My lord, I trust you. You can find someone you can trust to take over, and you can keep an eye on things for me."

Zhao Ji interrupted Yang Jian. In his view, what he was doing was a matter of trusting those he employed and not employing those he didn't trust—wasn't that great?

"This old servant thanks Your Majesty!"

Yang Jian had no choice but to accept Zhao Ji's suggestion, but in his heart, he did begin to secretly make his own plans.

Cai Jing, you were shrewd your whole life, how come you suddenly became confused in your old age?

……

"Report! Privy Councilor Tong, the Liao border is just ahead! The garrison has spotted us and is gathering at the border!"

Tong Guan was in the chariot at the front when a scout rushed over to report the situation.

"Your whereabouts were exposed so quickly?"

Tong Guan wanted to say something more, but when he turned around and saw the endless, still moving queue, he thought it was only right that they were exposed. If they didn't reveal their whereabouts with such a display of force, then there must be a traitor from the Song Dynasty on the Liao border.

"Prime Minister Tong, what do we do now?"

The scouts were at a loss as to what to do.

"Charge! How many people can the Liao Kingdom possibly have gathered here on their border? Let's charge straight in and catch them off guard!"

Tong Guan suddenly became ruthless!

"But Privy Councilor Tong, this matter is of great importance. Should we report it to His Majesty...?"

"Speed ​​is of the essence in war, and His Majesty will have no objections."

As Tong Guan spoke, he pulled a token from his waist.

"This is a troop deployment token bestowed by His Majesty. The vanguard of 100,000 troops is now under my command!"

"I'll tell you to fight, so fight!"

"For me...for my dynasty! Yes, for my dynasty!"

"I, Tong Guan, am here to fight Yan Yun! Those who are willing to fight with me! Charge now..."