Reborn in Liangshan: I built the strongest lineup

Open Beijing.

"Hmm, where is the Emperor's father-in-law? Why didn't he come to court today?"

Wang Yu imitated everything from the Song Dynasty, so Goryeo also had the habit of attending court every day.

"Your Majesty, the Grand Tutor suddenly fell ill last night and took leave. However, because it was too late last night, he was unable to inform Your Majesty immediately."

Although Li Ziqian was not in court, he had many people in the court. Sure enough, someone took the initiative to speak up for him.

"Oh? The Grandfather-in-law is ill, and I didn't even know. It's my fault. Someone, go and summon a few physicians. After court, they will go to the Grandfather-in-law's house to see if he's feeling any better."

Wang Yu, of course, did not believe that Li Ziqian was ill.

Because he knew that Li Ziqian was a huge rock blocking his way.

If he wanted to make Goryeo a great nation, then it would be necessary to eliminate the old aristocratic forces led by Yi Ja-gyeom.

However, the Inju Lee family's influence in Goryeo is too great, which is why I can't touch them for the time being.

Moreover, Wang Yu knew that Li Ziqian, that old dog, had been eyeing his position for quite some time.

If this old guy is quiet, he's definitely up to no good!

So after court that day, Wang Yu instructed his physician to go to Li Ziqian's house and find out about Li Ziqian's condition!

Old man, you're dreaming if you want my position!

……

"What? Li Ziqian isn't home?"

In the imperial study, Wang Yu put down the book "The Thirty-Six Stratagems" in his hand, looking surprised.

"Yes, Your Majesty, the Emperor's father-in-law is not at home. According to our inquiries, he went to the capital city of Tokyo last night."

The man Wang Yu sent out reported to him.

"He went to Tokyo? What did he do there?"

Wang Yu frowned. What was this old man up to?

"Your Majesty, we are not sure about that, but according to our investigation, Li Zimei returned from Tokyo yesterday, and then Li Ziqian went with him."

Is Li Zimei back too?

Wang Yu looked at the "Thirty-Six Stratagems" on the table and said that he didn't quite understand it.

What kind of approach is this?

Chain tricks?

"What exactly happened in Tokyo?"

Wang Yu was eager to know what had happened.

"Your Majesty, you've forgotten that we have no informants in Tokyo, so we have no idea what's going on."

Not just Tokyo, but the entire Gyeongsang Province can now be considered the Lee family's backyard. Wang Yu's understanding of Gyeongsang Province is truly inferior to that of the Lee family.

"Investigate! We must investigate! By the way, have you found out what's going on with Yang Gwangdo? Who exactly is attacking Jeolla Province?"

Wang Yu felt that recent events were strange. First, a so-called bandit attack on the city broke out in Jeolla Province for no apparent reason, and then Lee Ja-gyeom suddenly went to Tokyo.

Did something earth-shattering happen in Goryeo that made that old fox rush back to his lair?

"Your Majesty can't find out, and Yang Guangdao's people haven't replied either. As for Jeolla Province, it seems that all the local officials have disappeared. We've sent out several waves of scouts, but not a single one has returned with any news!"

Of course not, because all the scouts were captured by Liangshan. How could Xiao Jiasui possibly let go of a Goryeo scout?

"Damn it! Go, pass down the order that no matter what the reason, Li Guozhang must return to Kaijing within one day and is not allowed to stay in Dongjing for long!"

"We in Korea can't do without him. He suddenly fell ill, and many things can't be carried out!"

"I don't care what he's trying to do. If he's trying to hide, I'll force him out!"

Wang Yu was confident in himself. He believed that if Li Ziqian was in Gaegyeong, right under his nose, his little tricks would definitely not escape his notice.

So he can allow the Li family to use Tokyo as their base, but Li Ziqian must stay in the capital!

"Your Majesty! Your Majesty! You're back! You're back!"

Just as his subordinates were about to relay the order, another guard suddenly rushed in from outside the door, panting as he spoke to Wang Yu.

"Panic! What's the panic? Explain yourself, what's back?"

Wang Yu gestured to the guard not to rush and to speak slowly.

"Li, Li, Li Ziqian is back."

The guard took a few quick breaths and said:

"They are currently about a hundred miles outside the city, and should be returning from Tokyo."

"Back from Tokyo so soon? What exactly did that old man do in Tokyo this time?"

Wang Yu stroked the beard on his chin, somewhat puzzled by Li Ziqian's sudden move.

"Go, wait in front of the Emperor's father-in-law's house. Tell him you are here on my orders to offer your condolences and find out what he is doing in the capital."

Wang Yu had no other choice but to issue the order.

"Yes!"

……

Outside the capital city, a carriage was slowly making its way along the road.

Inside the carriage, Li Ziqian kept his eyes closed, his body swaying slightly with the movement of the carriage.

"Father, are you really just going to hand over the capital city of Tokyo to the Prince of Liang like this?"

Li Zimei asked Li Ziqian.

"What else can we do if we don't give it to him? Can you beat him? Or can our Li family beat his men?"

Li Ziqian said something rather irritating.

The reason he brought Li Zimei back to Gaegyeong was because the capital city of Tokyo had already been taken over by someone else.

As Ren Yuan lit an incense stick, he drew his waist knife from his waist, dipped it in water, and began sharpening it in the tent.

The sound of sharpening the knife, like the dwindling incense smoke, tormented Li Ziqian greatly.

Isn't it said that people from the Central Plains are well-read and very particular?

Why is this King Liang so unreasonable, acting like a bandit who forcibly seizes and plunders?

Finally, as the incense was about to burn out, Li Ziqian could no longer hold on. He stood up and told Ren Yuan that he was willing to hand over Tokyo City to the Liang King for stationing and to give Gyeongsang Province to the Liang King.

"Old Li, I'm very glad you're so sensible."

"But your long face makes me unhappy."

Ren Yuan patted Li Ziqian on the shoulder and said to him:

"Cheer up, come on, smile. Yes, you look better when you smile."

“Old Li, you lent me Tokyo City and gave me Gyeongsang Province today. You made a very wise decision.”

"Don't worry, when the capital opens its doors again, I'll definitely let you sit there. The Great Song Dynasty hopes to have a trustworthy ally, not a treacherous villain."

Ren Yuan's promise to Li Ziqian was incredibly generous, and coupled with the situation in the military camp at the time, Li Ziqian felt that it was very wise of him to cede the capital city of Tokyo.

Otherwise, I'm afraid I wouldn't have been able to leave that military tent alive.

"Father, then, His Highness Prince Liang won't go back on his word, will he? He already promised to let you sit in that position, and isn't the capital city of Dongjing our pledge of allegiance..."

Li Zimei said, "Dad, aren't you overthinking it? I think Prince Liang is quite nice."

He already promised us, so what's there to be afraid of?

"You're still too young. This Prince Liang has great ambitions..."

Li Ziqian shook his head. He saw no respect for the Song Emperor in this Prince Liang, which gave Li Ziqian a very bold idea.

Is it possible that this King Liang secretly harbors a desire to rebel?

Then he and I must be in the same boat.

I think I can trust him now, maybe, perhaps, possibly.

Li Ziqian couldn't help but recall his conversation with Ren Yuan when he left:

"King Liang, can I really sit in that position?"

"Don't worry, Old Li, you will definitely sit on that chair in the capital, I said it. Even if the Emperor of our Great Song Dynasty comes, that chair will still be yours!"

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