Reborn in Liangshan: I built the strongest lineup

"It's been so long since I've been back!"

Back in the Hall of Righteousness, Ren Yuan was resting and reflecting.

He had just visited his master in the back mountain and heard his master praise and encourage him. He then went to the family compound to see his wives. But before he could rest, a junior officer came to inform him that strategist Zhu Wu and others were already waiting in the Hall of Righteousness.

There was no way around it; after being away from Liangshan for so many days, he was finally back, and there were bound to be a lot of things waiting for Ren Yuan to handle.

"Go quickly, my chieftain."

Hua Yun was already showing her pregnancy, but thanks to the many doctors on the mountain and her good care, she didn't have many pregnancy problems. As for Li Shishi, her beautiful eyes were practically dripping with desire when she looked at Ren Yuan.

"Wait until I'm done with my work and come back."

Ren Yuan and his wives hadn't seen each other for a long time, so he was naturally a little reluctant to part ways. However, he also knew that now was not the time for tenderness.

"I went to sleep when I got back. Shishi will keep you company."

Hua Yun said that she can no longer play games with Ren Yuan, but Li Shishi can.

"Don't even think about it, you have to come too."

Ren Yuan reached out and gently pinched Hua Yun's nose, then pinched Li Shishi's cheek before leaving his home and heading towards the Hall of Righteousness.

When he stepped into the Hall of Gathering Righteousness, he immediately saw Zhu Wu, who had prepared a pile of documents, standing there waiting for him.

The other brothers guarding the mountain, apart from those on duty, are mostly here as well.

"Zhu Wu, how much stuff have you been saving up for when I come back?"

Ren Yuan and Zhu Wu were joking around.

"Brother, you can't blame me for this. It's your fault for being gone for so long."

Zhu Wu responded with a smile.

"Hey, let me sit down first."

After sitting back in his chair in the Hall of Righteousness, Ren Yuan enjoyed this long-lost feeling and uttered his initial sentiment.

“Brother, I have successfully brought Fang Xuedu back.”

Seeing that Ren Yuan seemed to have rested, Bian Xiang stepped forward and pulled Fang Xuedu out of the crowd.

"Fang Xuedu? Why have you gotten so dark and thin?"

When Ren Yuan saw Fang Xuedu, he was a little hesitant to recognize him. Although he had only met him briefly in Huguan years ago, he vaguely remembered that Fang Xuedu was fair-skinned and chubby.

"Your Highness is joking. No one could stay plump and healthy after running around in the mountains for so long."

Fang Xuedu replied to Ren Yuan with some helplessness.

"That's true, but just because you didn't defect to the enemy after Tian Hu's defeat, especially not to the Liao people, my Dayi welcomes you."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Fang Xuedu has figured things out these past few days. Things have already developed to this stage, so let's not dwell on the past and look forward!

"Fang Xuedu, you were Tian Hu's strategist back then, so in principle you should also be my strategist. However, as the saying goes, true gold fears no fire. I'm preparing to attack Fang La again, and you, as the chief military advisor, will be in charge of this southern expedition."

"If the southern expedition goes smoothly, then when you return to the mountain, you will be the official military advisor of my Dayi. What do you think?"

Actually, there was no need to give Fang Xuedu such a test; he could have just been made a strategist.

However, Bian Xiang had previously mentioned in a message sent by carrier pigeon that Fang Xuedu needed to be provoked by others, otherwise he wouldn't be able to unleash his full potential. That's why Ren Yuan did this to him.

"Please rest assured, Your Highness. Fang La is nothing. As long as Your Highness gives me troops and enough provisions, I will definitely be able to defeat them!"

Fang Xuedu immediately knelt down on one knee to express his determination!

"Alright, Bian Xiang, Shi Bao, Feng Tai, Pang Wanchun, Fei Bao, Cheng Gui!"

Ren Yuan nodded to Fang Xuedu, then named six heroes.

"Please give your orders, brother!"

The six heroes stepped forward in unison.

“Brothers, although Brother Fang Xuedu has taken on the task of fighting Fang La, we can’t let him go alone. How about the six of you help him on this trip?”

"Order!"

Bian Xiang and his six companions agreed to the job. Bian Xiang even patted Fang Xuedu on the shoulder and gave him a wink.

But Fang Xuedu ignored him. He was surprised that Ren Yuan had given him the authority to command tens of thousands of troops on their first meeting. It seemed that this guy was really capable to achieve his current success!

"Where's Lao Tong? Has anyone seen him?"

After finishing talking about Fang Xuedu, Ren Yuan suddenly remembered Tong Guan. This guy also went back to the mountain with him. Why didn't he come to the Hall of Righteousness?

"Your Highness, I'm here."

Upon hearing his name called, Tong Guan stepped out from the crowd.

"Old Tong, you've made a significant contribution to this operation. What kind of reward do you plan to ask for?"

Ren Yuan looked at Tong Guan and felt a pang of sadness.

Thanks to his merit in reclaiming Yanyun, Tong Guan will no longer be the villain who was cursed in his previous life.

"I dare not ask for any reward. I only hope that Your Highness will not forget the merits of the soldiers under my command."

But Tong Guan knew that although Ren Yuan's opinion of him had changed, this was the main base of Liangshan. When he came here as a prisoner, most people probably didn't have much affection for him.

If he were to ask for favors at this point, he would likely be disliked by others, which would be absolutely detrimental to his future success in Dayi.

But when he asks his soldiers for credit, the situation changes.

Indeed, after hearing Tong Guan say that, the heroes present felt much better about him.

"Don't worry, my Dayi is absolutely fair in terms of rewards and punishments. Pei Xuan has already recorded the merits of your brothers. Tell me, what do you want?"

Ren Yuan nodded. Regardless of whether Tong Guan's words were sincere or just for show, he at least said them in front of so many people. So there's a reason why he was able to do so well in the Zhao Song court.

"Then, I have a small request."

After thinking for a moment, Tong Guan tried to speak.

"Tell me, as long as we can do it."

Ren Yuan nodded, indicating that he could speak.

"Your Highness, as you know, I have a daughter. She should still be in Bianjing City. I don't know if Cai Jing has made any moves against my residence, but if possible, could Your Highness help me rescue my daughter?"

"You mean, Tong Jiaoxiu?"

Ren Yuan never expected that Tong Guan would make this request.

"It's my little girl."

Tong Guan, having become a eunuch, had no descendants. Only Tong Jiaoxiu, whom he had adopted, could be considered his descendant, so Tong Guan was unwilling to let anything happen to her.

"Old Tong, I can help you save your daughter, but haven't you forgotten something?"

Ren Yuan said that saving people is not a big problem, but have you forgotten something?

"Please enlighten me, Your Highness."

Tong Guan was so anxious to save his daughter that he didn't realize he had forgotten something.

"Old Tong, let me remind you, your cheap son-in-law Wang Qing is also on Liangshan now. If I rescue Tong Jiaoxiu, then he..."

Before Ren Yuan could finish speaking, he suddenly saw a messenger run into the Hall of Righteousness from outside and bow to him. He immediately stopped and asked the junior officer:

"What happened?"

"Your Highness, news from the labor camp: Wang Qing is crying and begging to see Your Highness. Commander Zhu sent us to inquire with Your Highness whether you wish to see him."

"what?"

Ren Yuan turned to look at Tong Guan, who was also stunned.

"Old Tong, look what happened! What I said came true. Are you going to meet your son-in-law, or not?"

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