Reborn in Liangshan: I built the strongest lineup

Li Gang removed the human skin mask from his face as he followed Tianmu's people forward.

He had heard of Wanbaolou before and knew that their owner was a skilled singer with good relationships with the high-ranking officials in Bianjing.

He previously thought this person was just a famous performer of traditional Chinese arts, but after seeing him today, he realized that this person was probably not that simple, and that his Wanbaolou restaurant was probably more than just a simple restaurant.

"Lord Li Gang, I have long admired your name."

Li Gang was led to a private room upstairs, where he met Le Dongjia of Wanbaolou.

Upon meeting him, he became even more certain that the "Le Ping" before him was no ordinary person.

Who would keep swords and knives in the room of a singer's family?

"I am just a commoner, and I cannot bear the title of 'elder.' Moreover, in my opinion, Manager Le's background is astonishing, probably far surpassing mine."

There was a hint of nitpicking in Li Gang's words.

"you're right."

Le He nodded upon hearing this, directly admitting it:

"I am not very talented, but I do have some connections and am indeed more capable than Lord Li."

No, why aren't you following the script? I just said it casually, and you immediately admitted it?

Li Gang was dumbfounded, then spoke angrily:

"I wonder who's behind Manager Le? I've offended Cai Jing, but your men are actually willing to save me. You must not be one of Cai Jing's men."

"That's hard to say. Didn't Lord Li see the inscription Cai Jing left for my Wanbaolou just now? He's the top scholar in the Pear Garden. Do you think anyone else in Bianjing City has such a special calligraphy piece?"

Lehe said deliberately.

"You can fool others, but you can't fool me! Just the fact that your subordinates dared to offend Cai Jing for someone I don't even know proves you're not one of his men!"

"Now that Cai Jing has become a puppet emperor, many people are eager to curry favor with him, but you dare to antagonize him. Manager Yue, you have great courage! The Song Dynasty is in dire need of people like you right now!"

Li Gang showered Le He with praise, showering him with compliments, but Le He's expression remained unchanged.

After all, he had been the owner of Wanbaolou for so long, and he had heard too much praise every day. Li Gang's words were not enough for him.

"Lord Li, I think you should tell me why you were able to escape, and then we can talk about other things."

"Ugh……"

Seeing Le He like this, Li Gang sighed helplessly.

"Then you have to tell me who you really are."

"Commander, Lord Li is determined to get to the bottom of this. Why don't we just hand him over to Cai Jing?"

Du Fei, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but speak sarcastically when he saw Li Gang's hesitant manner.

"Don't scare Lord Li. My brother specifically mentioned his name back then, saying he wanted to protect him. Wasn't that why you sent him to guard the capital back then?"

Le He waved his hand. He knew Li Gang well. He wasn't a bad person, just stubborn. There were some things he shouldn't expect too much from Li Gang until he figured them out.

"What did you say?"

Li Gang was shocked and looked at the person next to Le He. Although he didn't recognize the face, he felt that he had seen the person's movements and posture somewhere before.

Now, Lehe says that this person recommended him to guard the imperial city, but, but wasn't it Gao Kan who recommended him?

Difficult, could it be said...

Li Gang felt a cold sweat break out on his back. He remembered the human skin mask from earlier, which felt almost exactly like the real thing!

"Lord Li, stop looking, it's me, I am Gao Kan."

Seeing the shocked look in Li Gang's eyes, Du Fei felt a surge of pride and then took the initiative to admit it.

“But I am not Gao Kan, because the original Gao Kan died long ago. What you have seen since then is me.”

"Which faction do you belong to? Ren Yuan or Fang La?"

If Li Gang still couldn't roughly guess the situation of the two people at this point, then he wouldn't deserve the reputation he would be remembered by later generations.

"What is Fang La? My prince could destroy his Ming Dynasty at any time."

Du Fei's words have already revealed their identities; if they look down on Fang La, then it can only be Ren Yuan.

"So you're from Liangshan..."

Li Gang had certainly heard of the Liangshan rebels. The imperial court had launched several campaigns against them, but all had failed. And now they had rebelled as well, establishing their own independent state!

“Lord Li, we are no longer just Liangshan people, you should call us the Dayi Army.”

Lehe corrected Li Gang's form of address.

"What kind of bullshit Da Lai does Cai Jing have? And what kind of Da Yi do you all have? Why do you all like to rebel?"

Li Gang was very puzzled as to why no one was talking about the Song Dynasty.

"Lord Li, you should ask Emperor Huizong of Tang about this. My brother told us that if Emperor Huizong were a wise ruler, he wouldn't have rebelled. But Emperor Huizong himself can't govern the country well, so what reason is there not to let someone who can govern it well take charge?"

"You, you are all so quick-witted..."

Li Gang knew that he couldn't say much more now, since the situation of the Song Dynasty was very bad. Li Gang hoped to use the power of Liangshan to get rid of Cai Jing, this big problem.

"Alright, Lord Li, we can forgive your ignorance before, but now that we know, if you say such things again, it's disrespectful to my brother."

When Lehe walked up to Li Gang, his aura was nothing like that of a singer.

“Anyone who disrespects my brother is not a friend. If Da Laijun comes over again in a little while, I will hand you over directly. I believe Cai Jing will come to thank me.”

"...Alright, I'll tell you."

After a moment of silence, Li Gang chose to compromise.

"I was able to get out this time thanks to the Empress's help."

Li Gang unbuckled his belt, revealing another one inside. He picked it up and said to Yue He:

"The guard who released me gave me this. I touched it and there should be something inside. I guess it's something the Empress wants me to pass on to the Emperor."

"If this thing isn't found, even if that old codger Cai Jing is determined to kill, he won't take the initiative to attack the Song Dynasty's royal family."

"But if they are found, the Empress and the princes will be in danger."

After listening to Li Gang's explanation, Le He and Du Fei exchanged glances. This Li Gang was truly loyal; was he really going to risk his life to come out like this?

"Commander, is this what is known as the imperial edict hidden in a belt?"

Du Fei asked Yue He.

Even if it isn't, it's not far off.

Le He said that if Li Gang had this thing on him, it would indeed be a hot potato.

He wouldn't risk the lives of so many people at Wanbaolou to provoke this imperial edict.

"Lord Li, please keep this imperial edict safe. We haven't seen it today."

Lehe said he didn't want to cause trouble for his brother.

"Manager Yue, I don't ask for much help, but could you please escort me out of the city? After I'm out of the city, I'll go to the Western Army to find His Majesty myself!"

Li Gang's attitude was very firm, giving the impression that he was willing to dedicate himself to the Song Dynasty until his dying breath.

"Boss! Boss! Men have arrived at the front gate too!"

Just as Lehe was struggling with this decision, someone suddenly came to report that soldiers had also arrived at the main gate to pursue them!

"Du Fei, change Lord Li's clothes again, and leave the rest to me."

Le He handed Li Gang over to Du Fei, then got up, straightened his clothes, and turned to walk towards the main entrance of Wanbaolou.

Cai Jing's men have all arrived at the main gate, so it wouldn't make sense for him not to show up.

As for Li Gang, he saved Li Gang's life and sent him out of the city; now he can go wherever he wants.

Zhao Ji, you lost the empire despite having such a minister. You are indeed frivolous and unfit to rule the world!

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