Reborn in Liangshan: I built the strongest lineup

Weisheng Palace.

"Has Duan San Niang gone mad? How dare she hit me? And so hard! Did I give her any face?"

At this moment, Tian Hu had a black eye that was swollen and blackheaded. He ordered his servants to apply a compress while he cursed loudly.

"Your Majesty, Miss Duan was indeed wrong, but what did you promise us back then?"

Li Tianxi looked at Tian Hu with great dissatisfaction.

"You said back then that you would never associate with the Liao people again, but what happened? Now you want to join the Liao people?"

"Your Majesty, what are you really thinking?"

"Why would we give up being decent human beings to become dogs for the Liao people?"

Li Tianxi clearly did not accept Tian Hu's approach.

"How many times have I told you? We're not dogs for the Liao people. This is a cooperative partnership. The Liao people are just hired thugs for our Great Jin!"

"Tong Guan couldn't beat us, so he asked the Western Army for help. Now that I can't beat him, why can't I ask the Liao people for help?"

Tian Hu felt that he had done nothing wrong!

Why is it that none of his subordinates can understand his good intentions?

"Your Majesty, that's wrong! You can't do it like that! The Western Army are also Han Chinese, we are of the same race, but the Liao people are not of the same race as us!"

Zheng Zhirui also looked grief-stricken.

"Has Your Majesty forgotten the cruelty of the Liao people? They often raided border villages and towns. What happened to those villages and towns after we dealt with them? I refuse to believe that Your Majesty has forgotten the Liao people's methods!"

“But, but we’re different. I’m paying them with real money to help me, not asking them to work for free. If they get the benefits, of course they’ll work for us diligently and won’t rob us.”

Tian Hu stated that those who committed robbery had nothing to do with him; he only sought out people who wouldn't commit robbery.

"Your Majesty! The words of the Liao people cannot be trusted! They are wolves in sheep's clothing. If Your Majesty lets them in, Your Majesty will end up like Shi Jingtang, forever being cursed and vilified behind your back!"

"Zheng Zhirui, how dare you!"

Tian Hu got angry. Ignoring the fact that one of his eyes was still black, he jumped up, pointed at Zheng Zhirui's nose, and started cursing:

"You, Zheng Zhirui, think you're so high and mighty, don't you? Then tell me, if we don't turn to the Liao people now, who else can we turn to? Who can defeat Tong Guan and the Western Army!"

"Zheng Zhirui, do you believe I'll chop your head off right now?!"

"Your Majesty, please calm down. Minister Zheng is only acting in the best interests of the country."

Just as the atmosphere was tense, a figure suddenly appeared between Tian Hu and Zheng Zhirui, separating them.

Moreover, this figure was very respectful to Tian Hu.

"Xie Ning? Xie Ning, you've come at the right time. Tell me, is there something wrong with me, or is there something wrong with Zheng Zhirui!"

When Tian Hu saw that it was Xie Ning, he felt a little better. This was mainly because Xie Ning had always been a favorite of Tian Hu, so Tian Hu treated him as one of his own.

"The King is right, and the Minister is right. They are both doing this for the sake of our Jin state. They just have different methods."

Xie Ning's words were truly in a way that avoided offending anyone.

"Your Majesty agrees with what I said. In the current situation, our Great Jin needs reinforcements, especially reinforcements with strong combat capabilities."

"Of course, Your Majesty, it's definitely better to have our own people as reinforcements. Although the Liao people are fierce, they are not our own people after all, so they are indeed not easy to control."

"Moreover, if I'm not mistaken, the Liao people will definitely ask for an exorbitant price. Your Majesty, if asking for help is a business transaction, then we're at a disadvantage here."

"The reason why the Minister opposes this is probably because he doesn't want to see Your Majesty suffer. Your Majesty, the Minister is doing this out of utmost loyalty!"

Xie Ning's words did indeed ease the tense atmosphere considerably, and Tian Hu no longer had any intention of calling for a fight.

He sat down, continuing to gesture for the servants to apply ointment to his eyes, while asking Xie Ning:

"So, in your opinion, what should we do now?"

"Your Majesty! Your humble servant is willing to request reinforcements!"

Xie Ning readily agreed that he could do the job.

"You? Call for reinforcements? Where are you going to get them?"

Tian Hu was somewhat curious.

"As I just said, it would be best to find our own people as reinforcements, and preferably the cheapest ones. In the present Song Dynasty, although there are not many powerful people left in the bandit world, there are still Liangshan and Jiangnan, which can be considered to have strong troops."

"If Your Majesty trusts me, then I will make two trips to those two mountain strongholds on Your Majesty's behalf and request reinforcements!"

Xie Ning immediately knelt down and gave Tian Hu his assurance.

"Xie Ning, do you know that neither of these two families are easy to deal with? Your trip this time might very well be in vain."

Tian Hu looked at Xie Ning, his tone revealing neither joy nor sorrow.

"Your Majesty, even if the chances are slim, I am willing to give it a try!"

"If the lips are gone, the teeth will be cold. The Song Dynasty's bandits are one body, and these two should know this. If these two are truly unwilling to come to our aid, then I will go to the Liao Kingdom to request reinforcements for Your Majesty, and tell them not to make such exorbitant demands!"

Xie Ning's tone was very firm!

"Good good!"

Tian Hu was suddenly very happy!

"Xie Ning! You truly are a pillar of our Great Jin! Very well! Since you've said so, of course I'll agree!"

"This time, you are the envoy of my Great Jin Kingdom! I need you to bring me enough reinforcements as quickly as possible!"

"You can take all the manpower, money, and supplies you need directly. The entire Great Jin Dynasty must cooperate with you!"

"Your Majesty trusts me so much! I will certainly serve Your Majesty to the death!"

"If I fail to bring back reinforcements this time, I will offer my head as a reward!"

Xie Ning kowtowed deeply to Tian Hu to express his determination!

"Get up, it's not that bad!"

Tian Hu helped Xie Ning up.

"Someone as talented and capable as you is exactly what I need here! Don't feel pressured if you don't succeed this time, just come back and try again!"

For once, Tian Hu also showed a rare sense of respect and deference towards scholars.

"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty!"

Tian Hu then looked at Li Tianxi and Zheng Zhirui:

"Look at how Xie Ning helps me out, and look at you all, all you do is argue with me all day long. You should all learn from her!"

Li Tianxi and Zheng Zhirui were speechless, but they didn't say much at the moment, because Xie Ning's actions just now did make them admire him.

"Xie Ning, is there anything you need when you go to request reinforcements this time?"

Tian Hu took the initiative to ask.

"Your Majesty, I am not well-known in the Great Jin Dynasty. I am afraid that people will not recognize me if I go. Therefore, I hope that Your Majesty can send a highly respected person from our Great Jin Dynasty to accompany me. This way, we can show more sincerity."

"Hmm...you make a lot of sense."

Tian Hu thought about it and agreed with Xie Ning.

"So who do you think is suitable? Lee Cheon-seok? Or Jung Ji-seo?"

Tian Hu asked Xie Ning directly.

"Well, whoever Your Majesty deems suitable, that's who."

Xie Ning did not answer, but let Tian Hu decide.

Tian Hu glanced at Li Tianxi and Zheng Zhirui, but then chose neither.

"Hmm... then let the Imperial Uncle Wu Liwu go with you. Do you know him?"

"I've long admired the Emperor's brother-in-law, but it's a pity I haven't met him often. With him by my side, this time everything should be foolproof!"

Xie Ning quickly expressed his opinion.

"Very good, Xie Ning! I have high hopes for you! Regardless of whether you succeed or not this time, I will promote you!"