Reborn in Liangshan: I built the strongest lineup

Bianjing City, Gao Mansion.

Since Emperor Huizong's northern tour, Gao Kan has basically returned to his residence after finishing his duties every day.

Although Tong Guan handed over the affairs of the Privy Council to Gao Kan after he left, Gao Kan had a clear understanding of his own abilities. He was only responsible for approving notes for people; how to do the actual work was something those people knew.

Gao Kan would never take the opportunity to seize power for himself; in fact, he invited other members of the Privy Council to several restaurants for drinks.

As a result, everyone had a better impression of Gao Kan. With a boss like that, everyone felt comfortable working.

As for ordinary times, the Gao family would invite some celebrities from the capital to sing songs and hold banquets. Some officials in the capital also liked to go to the Gao family for a free meal.

Today, the Gao family hosted another banquet, inviting a bunch of colleagues and several famous singers. It was another joyous day.

"Lord Gao, we feel unworthy to be invited to drinks by you every few days!"

"That's right, Lord Gao. You are young and promising, and you have the Emperor's favor. We will all have to rely on you in the future!"

"That's right, that's right! Not only is Professor Gao so accomplished at such a young age, but he's also so approachable. He's truly a role model for us all!"

……

Everyone was flattering Gao Kan, and Gao Kan always greeted everyone with a smile.

Of course, those who can come to Gaokan are basically not of particularly high status, since those of high status are basically Cai Jing's disciples.

Cai Jing's disciples naturally looked down on Gao Kan. After all, Cai Jing didn't even respect Gao Qiu, let alone Gao Kan. In addition, the two were not on good terms, so Cai Jing's disciples basically didn't associate with Gao Kan.

"Lord Gao, when do you think His Majesty will return?"

After drinking to their hearts' content, an official suddenly asked a question.

"I don't know about this either, Lord Lü. What are your thoughts?"

Gao Kan raised his wine glass towards Lord Lü.

"Lord Gao, do you think His Majesty's northern tour will be successful?"

"His Majesty is both wise and virtuous, and with the assistance of hundreds of thousands of loyal soldiers, success is assured. Let us pay homage to His Majesty! Let us pay homage to the Great Song Dynasty!"

Gao Kan's words are absolutely correct!

"Well said! Respect to the Great Song Dynasty! Respect to His Majesty!"

Just as everyone was toasting Zhao Ji and the Song Dynasty, someone suddenly came in from outside, hurriedly approached Gao Kan, and whispered a few words.

"What? Cai Jing is back?"

Gao Kan was somewhat surprised after hearing this.

"Lord Gao, what happened?"

"Yes, Lord Gao, what's wrong?"

Those around Gao Kan noticed his surprised expression and began to ask him questions.

"Grand Tutor Cai... he's back..."

Gao Kan was somewhat surprised, and then told him the news he had just learned.

"The Grand Tutor is back? We've won!"

"The war is over so quickly?"

"I haven't heard any good news?"

……

The crowd became even more agitated. Wasn't the Grand Tutor on a northern tour with the Emperor? How come he's back already?

"Gentlemen, Grand Tutor Cai is on his way back to the capital. I'm afraid we'll all need to go to his residence to welcome him soon."

Gao Kan said that Cai Jing's return this time was a bit unexpected, and he probably really should visit Cai's residence.

"What Master Gao said makes sense."

“What Lord Gao said is true. We will go back and make preparations immediately.”

"Lord Lü, let's go together."

……

Upon hearing Gao Kan's words, the officials who had come to the gathering immediately began to leave in twos and threes.

And those famous singers who were invited also left one after another.

Of course, one person was the last to leave, and that was the master of music in the capital.

"Gao Kan, is the news true?"

Lehe was invited by Gao Kan to his small courtyard, which was very secluded and safe.

"That's true. At the time, I personally sent several people into the army. This news was sent back by a trusted confidant in the army via carrier pigeon."

"Have your trusted confidants infiltrated the Song Dynasty's official messenger network?"

Lehe made some lighthearted jokes.

"Commander Yue, I am, after all, the current head of the Privy Council. It is not impossible for me to arrange one or two messengers."

Gao Kan said, "Isn't this something we can easily control?"

"That's right, Lord Gao is mighty. Alright, enough joking. Cai Jing suddenly came back. I have a feeling there's something wrong with this."

Lehe first acknowledged Gao Kan's contribution, and then began to analyze the news.

"As we thought before, Cai Jing has been wielding great influence in the court for so many years, and Emperor Huizong is probably dissatisfied with him now."

"Judging from his promotion of you, support of Tong Guan, and recall of Yang Jian, Zhao Ji should be stripping Cai Jing of his power."

"However, Cai Jing has a large number of followers and strong capabilities, so I don't think it will be so easy to separate them."

Gao Kan stated that although Zhao Ji was the ruler of a country, Cai Jing was truly second only to the emperor, or rather, he was above all others.

"That's why Emperor Huizong of Song (Zhao Ji) wanted to make a northern tour."

Le tapped his fingers rhythmically on the table.

"If Zhao Ji's northern tour is successful, he will be the emperor who has recovered Yan and Yun, accomplishing a great feat that no one in the Song Dynasty has achieved in all these years!"

"By then, Zhao Ji will have unprecedented prestige, both among the common people and in the imperial court!"

"This situation is not a good thing for Cai Jing."

"Commander, do you mean that if Zhao Ji succeeds, he will turn against Cai Jing?"

Gao Kan's mind is getting sharper and sharper.

"Of course, Zhao Ji can't touch Cai Jing now. Besides Cai Jing's great power, another reason is that his reputation is too bad. The court and the people don't have much of a sense of loyalty to him. If you were Zhao Xu, do you think Cai Jing would dare to be so all-powerful as he is now?"

"If Zhao Ji succeeds in his northern tour, his prestige will be even greater than Zhao Xu's! At that time, the hearts of the people in the court and the people will be with Zhao Ji. Do you think he can still tolerate a powerful minister like Cai Jing then?"

"In other words, if this northern tour fails, all the better; but if it succeeds, Cai Jing's downfall will be imminent! Well done, Zhao Ji's move was indeed brilliant!"

Gao Kan slammed his fist on the table and stood up. He realized that he had underestimated Zhao Ji!

"Cai Jing is not just close to his downfall, but if Emperor Huizong's northern tour is successful, Cai Jing will be on the verge of his entire family being wiped out! Just look at all the things he's done over the years, how many times could he have died?"

Lehe chuckled coldly a few times.

"It's over, Commander, this is a terrible situation."

Gao Kan pondered Le He's words for a moment, and suddenly, a terrible thought flashed through his mind!

"what happened?"

"Commander, if what you say is true, then Cai Jing must be fully aware of this matter. Now that he has returned ahead of schedule, perhaps, perhaps he intends to strike first!"

Gao Kan felt cold sweat break out on his brow.

"You mean..."

Lehe's expression changed, clearly he too had thought of something terrible.

"Cai Jing, he's planning a rebellion!"

Although neither of them said it outright, they both saw the message in each other's eyes!

"Gao Kan, you must protect yourself! If necessary, you should lead the officials to hide in the palace. Even if there are Cai Jing's men in the palace guards, there will definitely be men loyal to Zhao Ji! Now you are in charge of the Privy Council. If all else fails, you should issue orders to the generals guarding various regions to come to the capital to defend the emperor!"

Lehe suddenly realized that Bianjing was extremely dangerous, and that a bloodbath was likely to break out there in the next few days.

"Don't worry, Chief. Cai Jing shouldn't kill me directly. Chief, quickly discuss this matter with the strategists and inform the Prince to prepare in advance! If necessary, evacuate the Chief and the other brothers!"

"My death is nothing to worry about, your safety, leader, is more important, and the great cause of our Dayi is even more important!"

Gao Kan said that he was not afraid to die, and that it would be an honor to die for Dayi!

“Gao Kan, no, Du Fei! My brother always says that life is the most important thing. As long as you're alive, everything else is possible. So listen carefully, if necessary, you can side with Cai Jing!”

Le He shook his head slightly; he didn't want any of his men to be injured or killed.

"Remember, we all need to live well!"

"We must live to see our brothers storm Bianjing!"