Reborn in Liangshan: I built the strongest lineup

"How about it, Zhao Huan? Are you up to the task?"

Ren Yuan looked at Zhao Huan, who remained silent, and continued to ask.

“If Your Highness says it’s okay, then I’ll do it.”

Zhao Huan initially felt somewhat guilty towards his father, but upon hearing Ren Yuan's tone, he didn't hesitate for a moment and immediately declared that he could handle the job!

As for his own father... well, his father is going to make him the ruler of a fallen kingdom anyway, so let's just call it even.

“Very good. If you really succeed in bringing peace and unity to the world without unnecessary bloodshed, that will be a great achievement. I can promise you the title of Marquis.”

Ren Yuan said, "If you're pragmatic, then we can talk things over. Zhao Huan, you unlucky fellow, can still be saved."

"Zhao Huan thanks Your Highness."

Zhao Huan had also considered playing along, thinking that he could wait until he got to his father's place, work together with his father to govern the country, and then defeat Ren Yuan!

However, this thought only flashed through his mind. After all, Zhao Huan knew what kind of person his father was. Although he felt that he was better than his father, he knew that he was definitely no match for Ren Yuan in terms of timing, location, and popular support.

Since that's the case, it's better to obediently listen to the prince and follow his arrangements. That way, at least I can get a title.

Given Liangshan's reputation, such a promise could be trusted. Besides, if he were to be obedient, he could still ensure the continuation of the Zhao family line. Although he would lose the throne, he could at least save his life—that wasn't so bad!

"Alright, then you don't need to come with us. Qin Ming, provide this Crown Prince with a horse and a few guards, and escort him to the border of the Western Song Dynasty."

"Don't worry, brother."

Qin Ming said that this was no problem, he would take care of it, and then left with Zhao Huan.

"Zhao Huan, remember what you promised me today. If you fail to keep your word, you know what will happen to Cai Jing."

Before Zhao Huan left, Ren Yuan gave him some special "instructions".

"Please rest assured, Your Highness, Zhao Huan will not fail your trust."

Watching Zhao Huan leave, Ren Yuan felt quite emotional. "You kid, at least you don't have to be an international student anymore. To keep the world from getting into trouble, and to make sure you don't have to be an international student, I risked my life!"

"Pass the word down, everyone speed up, let's go back up the mountain!"

……

At the foot of Liangshan Mountain, a group of uninvited guests arrived. Among the crowd of people who wanted to climb the mountain, their attire stood out from the rest.

Who in their right mind would be completely shrouded in a black robe in broad daylight? You're bound to be conspicuous like that!

"Who are you, and what brings you to Liangshan? Are you perhaps spies?"

Niu Geng was in charge of patrolling the mountain today. When he saw this group of people who were obviously disguised, his first reaction was to arrest them.

"This, leader, we would like to meet Prince Ren. Please introduce us."

The person who came was naturally Fang Tianding. He knew he had to act quickly, as Fang Jie wouldn't give him much time. If he was slow, it would be too late.

"You want to see the prince?"

Niu Geng immediately became vigilant. These days, not just any Tom, Dick, or Harry can see the prince. The prince now carries the weight of most of the Central Plains on his shoulders. If anything goes wrong, the whole world will be thrown into turmoil!

Tell me who you are, or don't blame me for taking you down!

Niu Geng kept his mission firmly in mind, patrolling and protecting the safety of Liangshan.

Don't underestimate him now. Once the world is unified, he, Old Niu, will surely be one of the top constables in the land!

"Hands up! Drop your weapons!"

Upon hearing their leader's order, Niu Geng's patrolling soldiers immediately raised their weapons and reprimanded the group in front of them.

"No, no, don't do it!"

The leader of the men in black robes quickly raised his hand to indicate that they meant no harm, and at the same time, he pulled back the hood of his robe to reveal his face.

"I am Fang Tianding, the Crown Prince of the Ming Dynasty. I have come today to discuss important matters with Prince Ren."

"Fang Tianding? The Ming Dynasty? What is Fang La to you?"

Although Niu Geng was not the leader of the main battle group of Dayi, he was still aware of the general situation of the world.

"It's my father."

"Ha, this is really strange. Fang La's son, coming to my Liangshan on his own initiative? Do you think I would believe that? Do I look that stupid?"

Niu Geng sneered. He, Niu Geng, was not stupid!

“My lord, everything I’ve said is the truth. I really have come to see Prince Ren.”

Fang Tianding said that he really came to see Ren Yuan, so why doesn't anyone believe him?

"You're Fang Tianding, and I'm still Zhao Ji! Come on, tie them all up!"

Niu Geng didn't want to waste any more words with Fang Tianding. He just wanted to tie the man up first, and then go up the mountain. The strategist and the others would decide what to do next!

"You, you can't do this! You can't do this... Waaah..."

Fang Tianding tried to struggle, but Niu Geng's men didn't give him a chance to speak at all and tied him up directly! They even stuffed something into his mouth so he couldn't speak.

Fang Tianding's men were all his trusted confidants. Although some of them wanted to resist, Niu Geng's men were truly ruthless. If one person couldn't hold them down, then two would; if two couldn't, then three would!

So in no time, Fang Tianding and his men were all tied up like dumplings.

"Take them all back!"

Seeing that Fang Tianding and the others had become dumplings, Niu Geng nodded in satisfaction and then signaled his soldiers to lead the men up the mountain.

At the strategist's office, the strategist on duty today is Assistant Li. He has already learned that Ren Yuan is about to return to the mountain, and he is currently busy organizing some memorials that require Ren Yuan's approval.

"Military Advisor Li! Military Advisor Li! I've caught a big fish down the mountain!"

Niu Geng rushed into the strategist's office, presenting his work like a precious treasure.

"Big fish?"

Li Zhu was taken aback, looked up at Niu Geng, and was somewhat shocked.

Is this big fish you really a big fish?

After all, in Li Zhu's impression, Niu Geng was like a weakened version of Mi Sheng... If he said there was a big fish, then it was very likely that it really was a big fish! In the literal sense.

“Yes, a group of people came down the mountain claiming to be Fang La’s son, Fang Tianding. They said they had important business with the prince. I knew as soon as I heard that they were fakes and that they were definitely up to no good for the prince! So I captured them all and brought them here for your judgment.”

Niu Geng patted his chest with great pride, his expression seeming to say:

"Am I amazing? Come on, praise me! Please praise me to my heart's content!"

"Fang Tianding? Fang La's eldest son?"

Li Zhu put down his pen and stood up.

Interesting. I heard that two young men from the Ming Dynasty are vying for the throne, one of whom is Fang Tianding. What is he doing at Liangshan at this time?

"Ah? Strategist, is this Fang Tianding really Fang La's son?"

Niu Geng was stunned. No way, that guy was actually real? Then I must have arrested the wrong person?

“Bring him up. I’ve seen Fang Tianding once or twice before. I can tell at a glance whether it’s him or not.”

"By the way, you did a good job this time. If this person really is Fang Tianding, I'll recommend you for commendation!"

Li Zhu comforted Niu Geng, saying there was nothing he could do; after all, he couldn't expect Niu Geng to think of too many things. As long as he did his job well, he was worthy of being rewarded!

Upon hearing this, Niu Geng exclaimed, "Great! The strategist is going to recommend me for credit! It seems I did the right thing today!" He immediately expressed his excitement:

"Yes, strategist! I'll bring him here immediately!"