Reborn in Liangshan: I built the strongest lineup

"Are the Jurchens heading south?"

Later that day, Ren Yuan summoned Xiao Jiasui and Zhu Wu to the palace and told them about the message sent by Sun An.

"They've been making constant underhanded moves all these years, what's going on this time? Are they suddenly preparing for a decisive battle with us?"

Xiao Jiahui has also grown a little beard, which makes him look more mature. After all, he is a father now and can't be so carefree.

"Judging from what Brother Sun An said, several talented young people have emerged among the Jin people, especially their fourth prince, who seems to be very capable."

Zhu Wu looked at the military report. In recent years, he had become more stable. He was now handling political affairs very smoothly and had not fallen behind in military affairs. He was very steady.

"I heard that Su Ding and Xie Ning are now in charge of teaching them as well."

"Hmm? They're having Su Ding teach again?"

Xiao Jiahui was a little dumbfounded. What happened to this guy? He ended up becoming a teacher again after all this time.

"Yes, Su Ding and Xie Ning have become their teachers again."

Ren Yuan shook his head helplessly. The Wanyan family really treated the people of Zengtou City like cattle and horses. Zeng Sheng was like that before, and Su Ding and Xie Ning are the same now.

"Can they do it?"

Xiao Jiahui was delighted.

"Back then, the Su brothers were able to leave something behind without leaving a trace on the Zeng brothers' side, let alone now."

"That's not necessarily true. After all, Su Ding and Xie Ning arrived later, and they also said that the Jin people aren't stupid; they tested their identities many times."

Ren Yuan shook his head. Undercover work is actually very difficult, especially when it's done for many years. If Su Ding and Xie Ning hadn't had this kind of experience, Ren Yuan would never have dared to leave them in the Jin Kingdom for so long.

"What are their positions again?"

"One is the General of the State, and the other is the General of the State, both of whom are of the third rank."

“That’s good, but I suggest we contact them only when we are about to fight. Since the Jurchens are still somewhat wary of them, we shouldn’t contact them when we are about to launch an attack.”

For the safety of his two brothers, Hsiao Chia-hui said that it would be best to remain silent for now.

"What Lao Xiao said is exactly what I wanted to say too."

Ren Yuan tapped on the table.

"The Jin army is only just preparing to deploy its troops. If we show too much vigilance now, even if the Jin people are stupid, they will guess that something is wrong, which will not be good for them."

“Then let’s make preparations in secret, brother. In the past three years, in order to develop commerce, you have allowed merchants from all countries to do business here. We need to keep a close eye on those people from the north this time.”

"Don't worry, strategist, those people are right under my nose."

Shi Qian entered the hall with a message delivered by a peregrine falcon. After hearing Xiao Jiasui say that they should keep an eye on the merchants coming from the north, he spoke directly.

"Hehe, I knew it! It's really great to have you here, Shi Qian."

Xiao Jiahui felt relieved when she saw that it was Shi Qian who spoke.

Shi Qian, as the head of Dayi's intelligence network over the past three years, has further demonstrated his exceptional abilities.

Whether they were die-hards or nobles who wanted to rebel, Shi Qian was always one step ahead in discovering their problems and promptly reporting them to make adjustments.

Sometimes it's not just being one step ahead, but several steps ahead! So everyone believes that as long as Shadow makes a move, there's nothing they won't know!

"Shi Qian, there should be some Jin merchants we already suspect. Keep a close eye on them. Also, it would be good to spread some false information."

Ren Yuan looked at Shi Qian with a satisfied expression. Shi Qian had indeed done a very good job over the past three years.

"Don't worry, brother, I understand. By the way, brother, this is what the instructor just sent back."

Shi Qian handed the letterbox in his hand to Ren Yuan.

"A letter from my senior brother? Li Jun is back?"

Ren Yuan immediately realized something, quickly opened the mailbox, and after glancing at the contents, he couldn't help but burst into laughter.

"Hahaha! Great! Excellent! This is truly heaven's help!"

"Brother, did Brother Li Jun find those crops?"

Xiao Jiahui and Zhu Wu exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with surprise.

"That's right!"

Ren Yuan nodded vigorously and gave the order directly.

"Notify everyone in the agricultural department to prepare. Don't worry about whether we can find a successor to the farming family. As soon as my senior brother returns, have them try planting it immediately!"

"Once these things take root and grow, we'll never have to worry about food again. We can attack wherever we want! As long as we have a strong army and enough food, I'm not afraid of anything!"

"Brother, I'm setting off for the Northern Frontier now."

Without saying a word, Xiao Jiahui immediately volunteered for the mission.

"What are you going to do?"

Ren Yuan was somewhat surprised.

"Battles of this scale involving the Jin people are unlikely to happen again. If I don't go this time, I don't know when I'll be able to go again."

Xiao Jiahui smiled.

“Besides, I have a son now, I can go. Brother, Guan Zhong isn’t married yet. For the sake of his family line, you can’t let him stay in the north this time.”

Good, good, Xiao Jiahui, you've really thought of everything. You've even come up with a reason not to let Xu Guanzhong go. So what if you have a son?

"Military Advisor Xiao, are you really not afraid that Military Advisor Xu will beat you up?"

Shi Qian gave Xiao Jiasui a thumbs-up, something he and Ren Yuan had learned.

"Hehe, then he can't blame me. Those without offspring are not allowed to go to the battlefield lightly. That was a rule my brother set before. Oh, Brother Zhu, I wasn't talking about cultivators like you."

Hsiao Chia-hui stated that he now has a son, so he can do whatever he wants, and no one else should try to take his job!

"If Brother Xiao is willing to go, that would be the best. I will stay and take care of the logistics."

Zhu Wu waved his hand to indicate that everything was fine. In terms of military ability, Zhu Wu knew that Xiao Jiasui was superior to him, so there was no need to compete for this job.

"So you're the only one with a son? I have one too. So tell me, should I go or not?"

Seeing Xiao Jiasui starting to show off everywhere because she had a son, Ren Yuan couldn't help but step in to put her down.

It's just a son, everyone has one.

"Hehe, brother, you can't make any moves now. If you do, believe me, a bunch of people will try to stop you."

When Xiao Jiasui heard that Ren Yuan was going to take charge personally, she was taken aback at first, and then she smiled.

Very good, this is the brother I've always admired. Three years of recuperation haven't dulled his spirit at all!

"Who can persuade me?"

Ren Yuan slammed his hand on the table, displaying his domineering presence.

"I will personally go to the north and resolve this biggest problem! I will personally end this final conflict and give the people an explanation!"

"Well said! Then please take me with you, brother!"

Shi Qian also volunteered for the battle.

"After spending the last three years doing intelligence work, I'm starting to miss the battlefield."

"Go, everyone!"

Ren Yuan stood up abruptly, strode out of the hall, and looked up at the northern sky.

……

Northern camp, General Sun An's main tent.

"Pengju, how was today's camp inspection?"

Sun An sat inside the tent and asked a handsome young man in front of him a question.

This man was Yue Fei, who had spent three years training on the border. After three years on the border, the youthful innocence on Yue Fei's face had completely faded.

"General, there were no unusual circumstances during today's camp inspection!"

Yue Fei clasped his hands in a salute to Sun An, and behind him, two tall figures followed suit, bowing to Sun An as well.

One was naturally Yang Zaixing, and the other looked to be around thirty years old, carrying an iron mace on his back. He was a general selected by Yue Fei from the army over the past three years, surnamed Niu and named Gao.

"Alright, Pengju, we have a mission now. Recent intelligence suggests that the Jurchens seem to be making moves. If I give you a small team, would you dare to charge into the northern border and give it a try?"

"no problem!"

Yue Fei raised his head and accepted the task with his chest out!

"it is good!"

"I'll give you 300 cavalrymen! Three days' worth of rations! Can you do it?"

"can!"

"it is good!"

Hearing Yue Fei's resolute answer, Sun An smiled.

Pengju, it's your turn to perform!