Reborn in Liangshan: I built the strongest lineup

Ren Yuan is unaware of what's going on with Tian Hu for the time being.

Even if he knew, he would just stand by and watch the show.

To be honest, Tian Hu is a big, burly man, and he's a perfect match for Duan Sanniang, who's a "big worm's den"!

After all, a tiger is a big worm, and a tiger's den is a tiger's home. Tian Hu, you have the word "tiger" in your destiny, so it's only natural that you would return to the embrace of a tiger's home!

Tian Hu, you should just accept this wonderful opportunity that's destined for you!

Ren Yuan is now considering how to take over the capital city of Gyeongsang Province, which is Tokyo in Goryeo!

It must be said that the Goryeo people have been imitating and stealing things since ancient times. After capturing Jinju, Im Won questioned some of the prisoners in Jinju about Goryeo and the Song Dynasty.

As a result, the prisoners said that the territories of the Song and Liao dynasties were conquered by their ancestors, and that the official language of the Song dynasty was also used by their ancestors, but it was later lost.

After listening, Ren Yuan didn't say much, but asked how many people firmly believed in this statement.

As it turned out, there were actually several hundred iron heads, which I firmly believed!

Ren Yuan directly took these people out and ordered the navy to transport them to Kyushu Island by boat, preparing them to mine for the rest of their lives.

What kind of idiots dare to spout such nonsense and defy the heavens? Do Koreans think they can be the ancestors of the Chinese? They've really given themselves a hard time.

Go mining! You'll never be able to leave this world!

Of course, there were also some perceptive people among the prisoners. After seeing Ren Yuan's darkening expression, many wisely chose to keep quiet.

"Can anyone tell me about the situation in Tokyo?"

Ren Yuan questioned the prisoners who were dressed as generals and officials.

"General, I can tell you."

In the crowd of people squatting in Jinzhou, someone suddenly stood up and gestured, speaking in the official language of the Song Dynasty.

"what's your name?"

Ren Yuan was a little surprised; the little guy spoke Mandarin quite fluently.

"My surname is Li, and my name is Genshuo."

The man was dressed as a civil official. After standing up, he spoke to Ren Yuan with utmost respect.

"You're Geun Seok?"

Ren Yuan sized up the guy, then glanced at his lower abdomen.

Geun Suk? I didn't recognize him.

"No, no, sir, it's Lee Geun-seok."

Lee Geun-suk repeated his name again.

"Alright, tell me, what's the current situation in Tokyo, Korea?"

Ren Yuan waved his hand, signaling him to speak directly.

"Reporting to the General, Tokyo City was built by the Silla envoys who returned from their missions to the Central Plains, based on the appearance of Chang'an City in the Central Plains. All the buildings inside were designed to imitate the original Chang'an City."

“The recent kings of Goryeo have made Dongjingcheng a secondary capital of Goryeo, and therefore have reinforced and expanded the city many times.”

"How big is your Goryeo? How come you even have a secondary capital?"

Ren Yuan looked at Li Genshuo with great surprise.

"General, besides our capital Gaegyeong, our Goryeo also has four capitals in the east, west, south, and north..."

"You have five capitals? Our Great Song only has four. How dare you be superior to us? Wang Yu is openly rebelling!"

Ren Yuan was delighted upon hearing this.

The mere Goryeo dared to display an attitude of wanting to crush the Song Dynasty. It was truly arrogant and overconfident!

"General, this was all Wang Yu's doing. In fact, a large part of the people in Goryeo do not like him."

When Lee Geun-suk spoke of Wang Yu, the disdain in his eyes was noticed by both Ren Yuan and Xu Guanzhong.

The two of them exchanged a silent glance, both somewhat surprised.

This guy surnamed Li seems to... be dissatisfied with Wang Yu himself?

But neither of them spoke; instead, they listened quietly as Lee Geun-suk continued.

"This time, the commander-in-chief has come to suppress the rebellion on the emperor's orders. I believe many people will take the initiative to surrender! For example, the capital city of Tokyo. As long as the commander-in-chief gives advance notice, it will definitely surrender without a fight."

"Really? But your Jinzhou City didn't open its gates and surrender voluntarily before. I had to use cannons to blast open the city walls before you surrendered, didn't I?"

Ren Yuan looked at Li Dagen and asked him a question with great interest.

"General, that's because I wasn't the highest commander of Jinzhou City before. If I were, I would have opened the city gates to welcome you when you announced your purpose!"

Lee Geun-seok said to Ren Yuan, his words clearly revealing his sycophantic nature.

"You? Then tell me, why are you willing to voluntarily join us?"

Lee Geun-suk answered Ren Yuan's question very seriously.

"First, General, you have come here on the orders of the Emperor of the Great Song Dynasty. You represent the legitimate authority of the Great Song Dynasty. According to the rites and laws, Goryeo is a vassal state of the Great Song Dynasty. The orders of the Emperor of the Great Song Dynasty are superior to those of our King."

"Well, well, since the government has already promoted you to the rank of State Trustee, there's no need to say that."

Hearing Lee Geun-seok's self-righteous words, Ren Yuan and Xu Guanzhong felt somewhat embarrassed, and Xu Guanzhong spoke up to remind Lee Geun-seok.

“What this gentleman says is true. Once a father, always a father. To me, if the Great Song is my suzerain state for one day, then it will be my suzerain state for life!”

Lee Geun-seok patted his chest and pledged his loyalty to Im Won and Heo Kwan-chung without any embarrassment.

"Hmm... okay, continue."

Ren Yuan was impressed that someone could be so professional as a lackey.

"Secondly, Wang Yu has long harbored rebellious intentions. He has said more than once that he wants to break away from the Song Dynasty and establish his own independent state! The person who refused to open the city gates for the commander-in-chief was one of Wang Yu's men!"

"But Heaven has eyes! He was just burned to death by heavenly fire! He deserved it! This is the fate of traitors!"

Lee Geun-seok's words made Im Won and the others realize that not all officials in Goryeo seemed to be in cahoots with their king, Wang Yu.

Take Lee Geun-suk for example, with his professional sycophantic demeanor, it's obvious he doesn't get along with Wang Yu!

"Lee Geun-seok, since you don't belong to Wang Yu's faction, can you tell me who you're on?"

Ren Yuan asked.

"Reporting to the General, I am from the Li family of Renzhou. My distant cousin is named Li Ziqian. I wonder if the General has heard of him?"

Lee Geun Suk seemed particularly proud when talking about his family and his uncle!

"Li Ziqian, your current father-in-law in Goryeo is also the Vice Minister of State Affairs, the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, and a Pillar of State, right?"

Xu Guanzhong had some knowledge of Goryeo, so he immediately knew who this person was.

As for Ren Yuan, he also remembered Li Ziqian.

Simply put, a Korean version of Huo Guang.

"Yes, that's my uncle, and my cousin is now Wang Yu's concubine. Her son is the current King Injong of Goryeo!" (Wang Go, later renamed Wang Kai, is now King Injong of Goryeo)

Lee Geun-suk was particularly proud, as if Wang Gou were his son.

"General, sir, rest assured, our Li family is different from Wang Yu. We are utterly loyal to the Song Dynasty! We have long disliked that Wang Yu!"

"Please, General, lend our Li family a hand and overthrow this tyrannical and incompetent ruler, Wang Yu!"

Yeah, that's what a professional lackey looks like. Lee Geun-suk is a perfect example...