Reborn in Liangshan: I built the strongest lineup

"Brother, what are you planning to do next?"

In Bianjing, people have been returning in a steady stream recently, especially several important military strategists who have been rushing to Bianjing from all over the country.

Even Wen Huanzhang, who had been stationed in Goryeo, rushed back, which shows how important the policies they were about to discuss were.

During this period, Ren Yuan actually met with quite a few people. He was very cautious and careful about Dayi's next steps, fearing that a single mistake could cause problems with the current situation.

"Mr. Wen, I would like to hear your opinion first."

Since Wen Huanzhang had finally returned, Ren Yuan naturally wanted to hear his thoughts first.

"Brother, my idea is to first pacify the people."

Wen Huanzhang stood up and bowed to Ren Yuan.

“Since Goryeo surrendered, we sent the people to Goryeo. With my brother’s trust, I have vigorously promoted the policies formulated by my brother in Goryeo, ensuring that the people have land to cultivate, reducing taxes, providing farm tools, and repairing houses and roads and bridges.”

"Goryeo is such a small place, it can't compare to our Central Plains, but even such a small place has almost made me turn gray. If it weren't for Wang Yin and Qiu Yu helping me share some of the burden, I'm afraid my brother would never have seen me again."

Wen Huanzhang did look much thinner than before. He wasn't lying; this job was indeed really difficult!

"Mr. Wen, you've worked hard!"

Several strategists who had been fighting in the Central Plains bowed to Wen Huanzhang. They admired him greatly. As an important strategist under Ren Yuan, Wen Huanzhang was willing to give them the opportunity to make merit on the battlefield and instead focus on government affairs.

Others only saw Xiao Jiasui, Xu Guanzhong and the likes being spirited on the battlefield, but they didn't see Wen Huanzhang who was silently supporting everything behind the scenes.

It can be said that without Wen Huanzhang managing Goryeo as a rear base, Dayi would not have had the confidence to go to war with the Song and Liao dynasties at that time.

"Sir, you have indeed lost a lot of weight. You should be careful. If you are short-handed, please let me know immediately and I can hold the imperial examination again right away!"

Ren Yuan was also worried that Wen Huanzhang would get sick from overwork, so he quickly said that he could continue to recruit people.

“Brother, the imperial examination is necessary, but not immediately. There are no problems in Goryeo right now, so we can send some people back first.”

Wen Huanzhang suggested that the imperial examinations could be postponed for the time being, but the territory could not be expanded too much for the time being.

"Now that our Dayi territory has suddenly become so large, the implementation of a series of policies still requires people who are already familiar with our policies to carry them out. I know that there are many people from the previous dynasty in Bianjing City. Perhaps there are indeed talented people among them, but if they cannot understand our policies, then they are useless."

"Does Mr. Wen mean to allow all the people of the world to recuperate first?"

"Yes, brother. The foundation of our Dayi family lies in the people. When we only had Liangshan, we protected the people. Now that we have a larger territory, we must not forget our original intention."

Ren Yuan nodded repeatedly as he listened to Wen Huanzhang's words, clearly indicating that Wen Huanzhang had struck a chord with him.

"What do you say?"

“Brother, I also think we can slow down a bit, since we are the ones in control right now.”

Xiao Jiahui agreed with Wen Huanzhang's opinion.

"Yes, and I've seen Xin Zan's plan from last time. It's feasible. It just so happens that Boss Du just came back to apologize. Brother, you can let Boss Du form the Southern Wilderness and then go to reclaim Dali."

Xu Guanzhong continued, saying:

“I will personally guard the Jin Kingdom in the north, and with Xiye in the west, there won’t be too many problems. Brother, you can put an end to the war for a few years and let the people of the world live a good life first.”

Du Xue had already returned two days ago to be punished. Under Pei Xuan's supervision, Ren Yuan personally struck him with military rods. Of course, both were experts, and they were bound to be careful with each other. Each of Ren Yuan's blows seemed impressive, but in reality, they didn't cause much harm. Du Xue knew this perfectly well. However, Pei Xuan's martial arts skills were insufficient, so he didn't notice anything amiss, and in the end, the two of them managed to fool him.

“Brother Guanzhong, you’ve been guarding the north for long enough. You can come back and rest. Let me go.”

Upon hearing that Xu Guanzhong was going north, Wang Yin stepped forward and said that he couldn't let his brother Guanzhong do everything. He had grown up and could share some of the burden.

Xu Guanzhong looked at Wang Yin's eagerness for battle, thought for a moment, and then nodded.

“Alright, the Jurchens are currently unable to advance south, so you can take my place for a while.”

"That's too much trouble. How about I just go to their camp and cut off that Wanyan Aguda's head?"

Listening to everyone's discussion, Li Zhu said that it was not necessary to go to such trouble. He would go himself. It was just killing someone. With his golden sword, what was there to be afraid of?

“Brother Li, it’s not that I lack confidence in your martial arts skills, but it’s not worth it. Wanyan Aguda is in their capital. Even if you succeed in the assassination, it will be difficult for you to leave the city, and there will even be some risks. It’s not worth risking your life for Wanyan Aguda.”

Xiao Jiahui and Zhu Wu tried to persuade Li Zhu, asking him where he had learned to suddenly decide to assassinate someone.

“Li Zhu, the brothers are right. I think it’s a waste of your talents to send you to kill Wanyan Aguda.”

Ren Yuan also stopped Li Zhu.

"Now that the world is at peace, you'll probably have to put away your sword and pick up a pen again, otherwise I can't manage so many places by myself."

Ren Yuan gestured for the strategists to come to the large sand table, which was a map of the world that the Tiangong Army had been working overtime to produce recently. Ren Yuan had already marked it with many symbols.

"Brother, are these markings...inn?"

Zhu Wu discovered that these markings represented major transportation routes in various prefectures and cities across the land, and he immediately guessed Ren Yuan's intentions.

"Yes, I thought about it that day. With the country newly settled, there are a few important things we need to get started on."

Ren Yuan pointed to the sand table and addressed everyone.

"Firstly, I hope that within three years, all the important official roads in the country will be renovated, especially the post stations. We must ensure that all roads in the country are accessible so that our policies can be quickly implemented in all prefectures and counties."

"And it's not just land routes, I want water routes too! Assistant Li, you'll be in charge of this. Those Jianghu forces that control the waterway business in various parts of the Green Forest, as well as some local families who make a fortune through waterways, if they want to disobey me, you can draw your sword at any time without informing me."

Ren Yuan directly granted Li Zhu the privilege of acting first and reporting later. Li Zhu accepted the task with a solemn expression. He could feel the importance of the matter and Ren Yuan's trust in him.

"Your Highness, rest assured, even if it costs me my life, I will ensure that all land and water routes in the world are open again!"

“Okay, that’s the first thing. The second thing is…”