Reborn in Liangshan: I built the strongest lineup

Liangshan has captured Daming Prefecture!

Wang Qing defeated Liang Zhongshu!

Tian Hu and Tong Guan were locked in a tense standoff!

For the Song Dynasty this year, the events in the martial arts world in just a few months have already affected the prestige of the imperial court.

The common people aren't stupid; they all know what the situation has been like in the martial arts world during the Song Dynasty in recent years.

None of the four great outlaws in the world are easy to deal with!

Sure enough, in just a few months, the three major forces were the first to turn against the imperial court! Only Fang La remained silent!

Moreover, Tian Hu, who was the first to claim the title of king, actually openly declared in the martial arts world that the other three leaders of the Green Forest were also kings!

Of course, the other three did not accept.

Liangshan was the first to refute the rumors spread by Tian Hu, stating, "What King Qi? We've never heard of him."

Wang Qing believed that he and his territory were in Huaixi, and had no connection with the King of Wei.

Fang La said that calling him "Master" was fine, and that "King of Wu" was unnecessary.

Therefore, Tian Hu's plan to be crowned king became a joke.

However, after Tian Hu's commotion, the reputation of these four bandits in the greenwood rose again.

"Bastard thing!"

In the imperial study, Emperor Huizong broke one of his beloved calligraphy brushes!

"Your Majesty, please calm down."

Gao Qiu happened to be with Zhao Ji in the imperial study today. When he saw that Zhao Ji was angry, he quickly went up to him with a smile.

"How can I calm down!"

Emperor Huizong was furious!

Within just a few months, three bandit leaders actually went against the imperial court. What were they trying to do? They were challenging the authority of the entire imperial court!

"How dare they? Gao Qing! Tell me! What should we do?!"

Gao Qiu was Zhao Ji's most trusted confidant, so whenever Zhao Ji had a problem, he would consult Gao Qiu first.

"Your Majesty, I believe we can send the Black-Clad Guards to assassinate a few of their ringleaders. A snake cannot function without a head. Once we have eliminated a few of the bandits, this bandit will be no threat!"

"Does this mean that our Great Song Dynasty now has to send out the Black-Clad Guards to assassinate bandits? Can't we just quell the rebellion openly and fairly? What kind of terrible idea is this?"

Zhao Ji glared at Gao Qiu.

In his view, these four bandits have already slapped the court in the face. If the court cannot regain face in a direct confrontation, then it has failed!

"But Your Majesty, Privy Councilor Tong has been unable to conquer Hebei for a long time, and Liang Zhongshu has suffered a setback in Huaixi. Daming Prefecture has also been captured by Liangshan. This shows that these people are indeed difficult to deal with. I think it would be more convenient to send assassins."

Gao Qiu bowed deeply, keeping his head down and avoiding looking at Zhao Ji, showing great respect.

"It's too small! It's too small!"

Emperor Huizong picked up a brush again, dipped it in ink, and turned to stand in front of a screen in his study.

This screen depicts a map of the Song Dynasty!

"Tian Hu from Hebei, Wang Qing from Huaixi, and Ren Yuan from Shandong."

Emperor Huizong first wrote down the names of three people at the corresponding locations on the map. It must be said that the slender gold script was indeed beautiful.

Then he thought about it and added "Jiangnan Fang La" to the Jiangnan region.

"Minister Gao, have I been too merciful since I ascended the throne? Is it because these bandits now think I am weak and easily bullied?"

"One or two of them are going against the imperial court? Who do they think they are? Yelü Abaoji?"

"His Majesty has overestimated them. At best, they are no better than Shi Jingtang."

Gao Qiu's greatest strength was that he could provide Zhao Ji with a sense of spiritual fulfillment without putting pressure on him like Cai Jing did.

"Therefore, this time, I will teach them a lesson they won't forget! I will let the four of them know that the Song Dynasty belongs to the Zhao family! They are not to be trifled with!"

Emperor Huizong put down his brush and said with great certainty!

"Minister Gao, this time, you must share my burdens!"

Frog fun!

Gao Qiu was horrified when he heard this.

This is the third time! Why do they always want me, Gao, to go to the battlefield?!

Do I look that good at fighting?

"Your Majesty, you know me well. My abilities—no, they are insufficient to quell these four..."

Gao Qiu could only give Zhao Ji a bitter look.

He can be good at flattering and providing emotional support, but can't someone else handle the real, hands-on work?

"You don't need to do it yourself!"

Emperor Huizong of Song (Zhao Ji) certainly knew Gao Qiu's true worth.

"This time, you are my representative. I cannot lead the army in person, but you can go to war in my place!"

"Does Your Majesty mean that I am merely the nominal commander-in-chief this time?"

Gao Qiu understood: the Emperor intended to show everyone his military capabilities, and that he was the Emperor's representative!

"Yes, I will provide you with elite troops and generals! I will guarantee you provisions and supplies! This is a game where you only need to win one battle to secure victory!"

This time, Emperor Huizong is really going to stir up trouble!

"Wait, let's forget about Tian Hu. Since Tong Guan has taken charge, let him see it through to the end. As for the rest, choose one: Ren Yuan, Wang Qing, or Fang La."

Can I not choose this option?

Gao Qiu was roaring inwardly. He wasn't really stupid, and his Black-Clad Guards weren't useless either. According to intelligence, among the four great bandits in the world, Tian Hu was the weakest!

In other words, Tong Guan got a bargain.

You trash Tong Guan, you couldn't even beat the weakest opponent! And you still brag about being so great in the Western Army! What a disgrace!

The remaining three were tough nuts to crack, and Gao Qiu really didn't want to go!

"Your Majesty, may I ask who is accompanying me this time?"

But since the emperor had already ordered him to go, he couldn't refuse. Helpless, he could only ask who Zhao Ji planned to send this time.

Has Liang Shijie returned yet?

Zhao Ji thought for a moment, then asked Gao Qiu.

"It should be soon, but I estimate that the Grand Tutor will bring him to apologize to the Emperor."

Gao Qiu thought for a moment, then secretly stepped on Cai Jing's foot.

Hmph, old man Cai, serves you right for messing with me before.

"Grand Tutor, huh? Grand Tutor is so protective of his own."

Emperor Huizong of Song did not say anything after hearing this.

"I have read Liang Shijie's battle report. Zhou Ang did well. This time, he was simply outnumbered and unable to inflict any damage on Wang Qing. So, when he returns, Zhou Ang will be under your command. This will be another opportunity for him to make a contribution."

Zhao Ji first handed Zhou Ang to Gao Qiu, then thought for a moment and continued:

"I'll give Qiu Yue to you too. He's the chief instructor of the Imperial Guard now. He's very capable. Make good use of these two people, and they'll definitely succeed."

"Your Majesty, I thank you!"

Hearing that he had been given the positions of chief and deputy instructor of the Imperial Guards, Gao Qiu felt more confident. With these two men around, his safety should be assured.

"As for the others... Minister Gao, have you ever heard of the Ten Military Governors?"

Emperor Huizong suddenly asked Gao Qiu.

"Is Your Majesty referring to those who gathered in the mountains and forests back then, and were later recruited by the late Emperor?"

Gao Qiu is, after all, the Grand Commandant now; he can't be completely ignorant.

"Yes, they were members of the bandits before, so having them deal with the bandits is the perfect thing for them!"

The more Zhao Ji thought about it, the more intelligent he felt!

"Minister Gao, convey my decree: order each of the ten military governors to lead 15,000 elite troops to the capital immediately!"

"Yes, but Your Majesty, which one should we attack first?"

Gao Qiu wanted to know this most important question.

"Hmm, that's a problem. Well then, we'll wait until the Ten Military Governors arrive in the capital and ask for their opinions during the morning court session."

Emperor Huizong thought about it for a long time but couldn't make a decision, so he simply stopped thinking about it.

Let the professionals do what they're good at!

Incidentally, he also comforted Gao Qiu:

"Don't worry, Minister Gao, you'll be safe with these men. If you win for me, I will reward you handsomely!"

"The Grand Tutor is old; you are my true confidant!"

Upon hearing this, Gao Qiu immediately knelt down:

"Your Majesty, this humble subject thanks you!"