Reborn in Liangshan: I built the strongest lineup

Gao Kan's tearful plea in court made Zhao Ji feel very comfortable.

He felt that this was how his loyal subjects should be!

So when he was happy, his anger towards Han Cunbao and Yang Wen lessened considerably. In addition, Han Cunbao had made arrangements with his family beforehand. Therefore, in the end, both Han Cunbao and Yang Wen retained their positions as military governors, but were fined one year and three years' salary respectively, and were confined to their homes for three months.

"Brother Han, thank you very much."

After the court session ended, Yang Wen grabbed Han Cunbao and thanked him profusely.

Judging from Zhao Ji's angry expression earlier, if Han Cunbao hadn't given him credit for saving Gao Kan, he probably wouldn't have gotten away with it so easily this time.

"You're too kind. We're all brothers, we're in the same boat."

Han Cunbao patted Yang Wen on the shoulder. If it weren't for Yang Wen's influence this time, Han Cunbao might have been killed at Liangshan. Since everyone is in the same boat, helping each other is only right.

Hello everyone is really good!

"Brother Yang, did you manage to convince the emperor about Gao Kan?"

Han Cunbao suddenly asked.

"Maybe……"

Yang Wen was also somewhat uncertain. Judging from the situation in the court just now, Zhao Ji seemed to be very convinced that Gao Kan was Gao Qiu's adopted son.

But, who knows?

"Young Minister Gao, I wonder if you know how to play Cuju, your father's specialty?"

At this moment, in the imperial study, Zhao Ji held a very exquisite ball while asking Gao Kan a question.

"Your Majesty, I know a little about it."

Gao Kan answered with his head bowed.

"Okay, come on, give it a try."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Ji's eyes lit up with joy, and he casually tossed the ball in his hand to Gao Kan.

"The chieftain is truly a genius! Luckily, I've been practicing this skill diligently for two and a half years!"

As Gao Kan watched the ball fly towards him, he couldn't help but recall the time when Ren Yuan had made him train hard.

Of course, Ren Yuan said that Zhao Ji liked Gao Qiu initially because he knew how to play Cuju (ancient Chinese football). So if you want to become Gao Qiu's replacement, you must know how to play Cuju!

Only by knowing this can you make a better impression on Emperor Huizong!

Therefore, Gao Kan practiced his ball skills whenever he had free time while on Liangshan Mountain.

Specific events include, but are not limited to, juggling, fancy juggling, dribbling, fancy passing, and fancy shooting!

In short, spend it however you like!

To hone his skills, Gao Kan even had a special ball made for a period of time. He would tie the ball to his foot with a rope and practice wherever he went!

In Ren Yuan's words, this is foot feel training!

"Snapped!"

Gao Kan lifted his clothes, stretched out one leg, and steadily caught the ball that Zhao Ji threw to him!

"Your Majesty, I have made a fool of myself!"

Then, he began to perform the fancy ball juggling he had practiced for two and a half years! Footwork, kneework, shoulderwork, headwork... the more fancy the better!

Moreover, he was muttering incantations while performing!

That was the secret formula that Ren Yuan told him:

"Little ball, banana pear, Malan flowers bloom at twenty-one, two eight two five six, two eight two five seven, two eight two nine thirty-one..."

Accompanied by this incantation, Gao Kan put on a unique Cuju (ancient Chinese football) performance in the imperial study! Emperor Huizong (Zhao Ji) watched with increasing delight!

Excellent! Excellent! Gao Qing has a worthy successor!

Indeed, the power of bloodline is boundless. Although they are not related by blood, Gao Qing knows how to play Cuju (ancient Chinese football), and so does Xiao Gao! They are truly a family!

"Your Majesty, I have made a fool of myself."

After the performance, Gao Kan's forehead was slightly sweaty. He held the ball in both hands and respectfully addressed Zhao Ji.

"Not bad, not bad at all. Your style is reminiscent of Gao Qing back in the day! You truly are worthy of being his son!"

Emperor Huizong praised him, then expressed some regret.

"What a pity, Gao Qing was harmed by Liangshan. Otherwise, wouldn't it have been wonderful if you and your son had performed together on the same stage!"

"This humble servant will certainly live up to Father's last wishes and do everything in his power to share His Majesty's burdens!"

Gao Kan immediately knelt down and kowtowed to Zhao Ji.

"Good, good, it's really nice of you to have this thought in mind."

Zhao Ji was very satisfied, and he said to Gao Kan:

"You've just returned, so rest for a while. I remember there's still a vacancy for a Chief Clerk in the Privy Council. You can fill that position later. Once you're familiar with government affairs and have made some contributions, I'll promote you to Assistant Director of the Imperial Academy!"

"My dear Minister Gao, as long as you share my burdens like your father did, I will not mistreat your Gao family!"

Emperor Huizong made a promise to Gao Kan!

Well, you have to admit, relying on the imperial favor that Gao Qiu has left behind, Zhao Ji really gave Gao Kan a real official position!

If it were an ordinary person, they might have thrown themselves into Zhao Ji's arms!

But the current Gao Kan, formerly Du Fei, is no ordinary person!

He was a progressive and active member of Liangshan under the supervision of Ren Yuan! He was a top-notch, absolutely loyal undercover agent trained by the Shadows!

In order to complete his mission, he even abandoned his past and lived in this world with a new identity!

How could he possibly be moved by a mere Privy Council signing office?

That would be a gross underestimation of the purification efforts Shi Qian and his team have made over the past few years!

"Your Majesty, I thank you for your grace! From now on, I will serve Your Majesty with utmost devotion, even unto death!"

Gao Kan kowtowed again and praised Zhao Ji highly.

"Very well, very well! Someone, bring a seat for Minister Gao! Serve him some tea!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty. Your Majesty, I have seen this screen of Your Majesty's, and the portrait on it is so lifelike. May I take a closer look?"

Gao Kan respectfully took the tea from the eunuch, took a big gulp, and then suddenly pointed to the screens around Zhao Ji and said.

"Oh? You also know about painting. Come, come closer and take a look."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Ji exclaimed, "Huh, there's an unexpected bonus? This young Gao knows more about painting than old Gao?"

"Then this humble subject will dare to take a look. This painting, with its ethereal clouds returning to the verdant evening and the autumnal sounds of the setting sun, is undoubtedly the work of a master painter. Countless artists in the world could not capture such a sorrowful scene. And the poem inscribed on the painting, with its exquisite calligraphy, is the finishing touch that brings the painting to life..."

After Gao Kan got closer, he immediately showered him with flattery. Well, this was the result of two and a half years of training at Liangshan. Wen Huanzhang and Xiao Rang had given him a lot of knowledge in this area.

"Very well, Minister Gao is truly talented! I am very pleased!"

When Zhao Ji heard Gao Kan praising him so highly, he was secretly pleased.

Very good. Gao Kan is an honest man. After all, he had never seen his own work before. The fact that he gave it such high praise on the first meeting means that his work must be really good.

"So it's His Majesty's masterpiece! That's no surprise! Just now, I was wondering whose work it was, but it turns out it was His Majesty! That makes perfect sense. Such a world-shaking masterpiece, only His Majesty could have accomplished it!"

Seeing Zhao Ji's smug expression, Gao Kan also exclaimed in surprise!

"My dear Minister Gao, there is no end to learning. I have not yet reached the level of a grandmaster. You must not flatter me too much! Be more humble."

Emperor Huizong was very satisfied, but he gave Gao Kan a warning.

"Your Majesty is right, I have learned a lot."

"Hmm, you are a promising young man. Here's what we'll do: take this screen back to your residence in a little while, as a gift from me to you on your return."

"Yes, Your Majesty. I will treasure it. Seeing the screen is a reminder to me not to forget His Majesty's earnest teachings!"

Gao Kan immediately followed up with another round of flattery, making Zhao Ji very happy!

"Very good, very good. It's excellent that you have this intention. Don't leave today, dine with me later!"

"Your Majesty, this humble subject thanks you!"