Reborn in Liangshan: I built the strongest lineup

"Bro, how about it? Get it?"

Ruan Xiaoqi looked at Liu Menglong with a smile, and Liu Menglong was convinced.

"I've lost. Do with me as you see fit."

Liu Menglong is someone who can take things in stride and let them go; he can afford to lose.

"Alright, come with us to see our brother later. It's a waste that someone as talented as you is only made a cook! Gao Qiu is really messing things up!"

With a "I believe in you" look on her face, Ruan Xiaoqi patted Liu Menglong on the shoulder and then continued to lead the team to clean up the mess.

In fact, it's not just Ruan Xiaoqi's side; the entire Liangshan is currently cleaning up the mess left by this great battle.

In this battle, the 130,000-strong army of the imperial court brought by Gao Qiu was completely annihilated.

According to Liangshan's rough statistics, of the 130,000 troops, more than 10,000 were killed, more than 60,000 surrendered and were captured, and more than 50,000 fled and went missing.

This level of loss is the worst that the Song Dynasty has suffered in all its years of fighting within its borders!

Of course, Liangshan itself also suffered more than 3,000 casualties. The casualty ratio was close to 1:4, which Ren Yuan was satisfied with. After all, the troops of these military governors were indeed elite, and even in a favorable situation, Liangshan could not avoid losing men.

More importantly, of all the generals who led the charge this time, apart from Yang Wen and Han Cunbao who "escaped successfully," the rest were captured or killed by Liangshan.

Among them, Gao Qiu and Wang Wenbin were killed by Lin Chong, and the Dang brothers were killed in the chaos of battle, one by Deng Fei and the other by Xie Zhen and Xie Bao.

Oh, and I have to mention the two instructors, Qiu Yue and Zhou Ang. After seeing Gao Qiu's death, both instructors showed a willingness to surrender.

However, these two had an unusual relationship with Gao Qiu, especially Zhou Ang, who intended to cling to Gao Qiu's coattails. Therefore, they were temporarily placed in a labor camp for reform through hard labor.

"Brother, I'm under a lot of pressure leaving these two people with me."

Zhu Tong was under immense pressure because both Qiu Yue and Zhou Ang were stronger than him, and he was afraid he couldn't keep them in check!

"Don't worry, Senior Brother Wang Jin and Master Guanghui will help you keep an eye on these two guys, and they'll put leg irons on them first."

Ren Yuan knew, of course, that Zhu Tong was under a lot of pressure watching over so many people, so this time he also asked Wang Jin and Guang Hui to assist Zhu Tong.

With these two people involved, the problem at the labor camp shouldn't be too serious.

"Brother, after this battle, Liangshan's reputation will be even greater. I estimate that soon more and more people will be preparing to come up the mountain, and other mountain strongholds will also come to join us. We need to prepare early."

Gongsun Sheng and Qiao Daoqing have been responsible for cleaning up the battlefield and tidying up the mess these past two days. They are well aware that Liangshan's great victory this time will have a tremendous impact on the entire situation of the Song Dynasty.

The reason is simple: Hebei Tianhu and Tong Guan have not yet determined a winner. Over the past few months, the two sides have had their share of victories and defeats, with each side suffering 20,000 to 30,000 casualties.

It can be said that the fighting on Tian Hu's side was extremely fierce.

Meanwhile, Liangshan, another of the four great outlaws, achieved a great victory over the imperial court! This undoubtedly created a very stark contrast!

Many nearby bandit strongholds are now eager to make a move.

Nobody's stupid. The battle of Liangshan wiped out so many people from the imperial court. What does that mean?

This means Liangshan has hope!

Furthermore, the claim that Ren Yuan and others were celestial beings descended to earth, with stone tablets as evidence, is gaining momentum, and many people now regard Liangshan as a sacred place!

"Thank you for your hard work, brothers in the navy. Please arrange for the people who can go to Jeju Island as soon as possible, and then have the engineering corps prepare accommodations to welcome the people coming up the mountain at any time. If there are not enough houses right now, build temporary housing first!"

Ren Yuan has been extremely busy these past few years. Liangshan is not afraid of fighting now, but cleaning up the mess after a battle is a huge test!

……

Tokyo, Zichen Palace.

"Asshole! Asshole!"

"They are all traitors! Traitors!"

Emperor Huizong of Song, Zhao Ji, was currently roaring at the top of his lungs in the court!

He's furious right now!

Liangshan! Liangshan actually killed Gao Qiu!

Those were his trusted confidants and his representatives; how could Liangshan dare to do that! How could they dare!

None of the civil and military officials in the hall dared to speak at this moment.

Below the imperial steps, Han Cunbao and Yang Wen stood with their heads down, not uttering a single word.

"130,000 troops! My 130,000 elite soldiers! Gone just like that?"

"Nine military governors! Three instructors! One grand marshal! One naval commander! And only two returned?"

"Is Liangshan some kind of military holy land? How could it have defeated my army like this! Ah! Can anyone tell me! Why! Why!"

"You two! Speak up! The Grand Commandant has already perished at Liangshan, how come you two were able to gather defeated troops all the way back?"

Han Cunbao and Yang Wen just reported to Zhao Ji that apart from the two of them, everyone else was gone.

"Your Majesty, the Grand Commandant was eager to make a name for himself and naively believed the bandits' plan to lure him into a trap. He led his troops deep into enemy territory and was surrounded. We fought desperately to rescue him, but unfortunately, we were unfamiliar with the terrain and fell into another ambush, resulting in heavy losses."

Han Cunbao stepped forward and answered the questions very frankly.

This was something he and Yang Wen had agreed upon, because even if Zhao Ji was angry, he couldn't do anything to him. If Yang Wen had reported it, Zhao Ji would probably have dismissed Yang Wen in a fit of rage.

Therefore, Han Cunbao directly shifted the blame to Gao Qiu. Anyway, Your Majesty knows Gao Qiu's abilities well, and I'm not just making things up.

"However, we did not come away empty-handed. Yang Jiedu fought his way into a stronghold of Liangshan and rescued a person from there. His Majesty also knows about this person."

"Oh?"

Emperor Huizong, who was already in a rage, was taken aback when he heard Han Cunbao say this.

Are there still people he knows on Liangshan Mountain?

"Yang Qing, who did you save?"

"Your Majesty, I have rescued the Grand Commandant's son, Gao Kan. Although I was ultimately unable to save the Grand Commandant, at least I have saved his bloodline."

Yang Wen kept his head down, not wanting others to see the expression on his face.

"Where are they?"

Upon hearing that it was Gao Qiu's missing son, Zhao Ji suddenly felt a sense of relief.

Although Gao Aiqing is gone, his son is still alive!

OK, OK!

"Wait outside the hall."

"Send it quickly! Send it quickly!"

Zhao Ji was overjoyed. He wanted to see if Gao Qiu's son resembled his father.

Then, Zhao Ji saw a heartbroken figure stagger to the foot of the imperial steps and prostrate himself on the ground, weeping bitterly!

"Your Majesty! Your Majesty! I have finally returned to the capital! I have finally seen Your Majesty's countenance again!"

"When I was in Liangshan, they beat me, cursed me, and humiliated me! But I did not yield! Because I always remembered my father's teachings: when the Gao family is out in the world, we represent not only the Gao family, but also His Majesty!"

"Over the years, I have endured in Liangshan with my loyalty to His Majesty! No matter how they humiliated me, I have never bowed my head to them! I have never disgraced His Majesty!"

"Although my father died for his country this time, I was fortunate enough to be rescued by Commander Yang! I was able to see His Majesty again! From now on, I will definitely carry on my father's legacy! I will share His Majesty's burdens! I will devote myself to His Majesty until my dying breath!"

"Your Majesty! The Gao family is a family of loyal martyrs! We swear to defend Your Majesty to the death!"

These words, spoken with tears streaming down his face, were so sincere and heartfelt that they made Zhao Ji feel much better!

He looked around at the other ministers who seemed shocked by Gao Kan's words, and suddenly felt a strange sense of comfort!

Look! Look, everyone! This is my true loyal subject! His father, Gao Qiu, was! And so is he!

Why can't the rest of you learn from this?

"Young Master Gao, please rise!"

Emperor Huizong couldn't help but walk down and personally help Gao Kan up, then carefully examined him.

So alike! Truly worthy of being Gao Qing's descendant! Although not blood-related, blood is thicker than water!

"Young Minister Gao, you have suffered these years, but rest assured, I will not mistreat any meritorious official! Nor will I let any meritorious official feel disheartened!"

"Gao Qing died a heroic death for his country! I will order his deeds to be recorded!"

"As for Minister Gao, after court, you will come with me to the Imperial Study! I will make up for the suffering you have endured!"