Reborn in Liangshan: I built the strongest lineup

"You recognize me?"

Seeing that his plan to secretly return to the capital was no longer feasible, Tong Guan simply gave up and did nothing.

But what he was curious about was why an ordinary city guard would recognize him so quickly under these circumstances.

After all, the current Tong Guan is completely different from the Tong Guan of the past.

"Lord Tong, I am here to wait on the orders of my master."

The soldier who knew the inside story lowered his voice and said to Tong Guan.

"Your master? Who is your master?"

Tong Guan was somewhat surprised.

"I can't say that yet, sir. Please come with me."

The soldier gestured for Tong Guan to follow him first, and then led the way for Tong Guan's horse.

"Make way, make way, Privy Councilor Tong is very tired and needs to rest! Everyone, please make way!"

But the soldier's words only made the surrounding crowd even more lively.

"Hey, you can't leave! You just shared so much information, but it wasn't enough!"

"Yeah, I've already handed you water several times, and you haven't even finished talking yet, why are you leaving already?"

"Hey bro, which battalion are you from? I'd love to come to your battalion and hear what you have to say!"

……

Yes, it's clear that gossip has immense power. Everyone loves listening to gossip and is reluctant to see this good gossip speaker leave!

What were you saying to them just now?

As Tong Guan rode on his horse and listened to what these people were saying, he also felt that something was amiss.

"Reporting to the Privy Councilor, I was just telling them about your recent military campaign."

The soldier turned to look at Tong Guan, smiling innocently.

"How did you find out about the troop deployment?"

Tong Guan was taken aback at first, then his breathing became a little heavy.

What's going on? Is this guy from Liangshan?

Did Liangshan's reach extend this far?

"I can't say for now. Privy Councilor Tong can rest for a while. You'll know when you meet my master."

After hearing this, Tong Guan knew he wouldn't get anything out of him, so he simply shut up and stopped asking.

Anyway, someone was leading his horse, and he was tired, so he simply lowered his head, squinted his eyes, and pretended to sleep.

Hmm... this works quite well; at least no one can tell who he is.

The soldier led Tong Guan along a winding path until they arrived at one of the most famous restaurants in Tokyo.

"Is your master in the restaurant? Or is he the owner of the restaurant?"

Tong Guan had also woken up a bit by this time. Looking at the restaurant, he raised an eyebrow.

"Prime Minister Tong is too kind. My master just felt that Prime Minister Tong had not had an easy time this time, so he specially booked a superior room in the restaurant to welcome Prime Minister Tong back."

The soldier gestured for Tong Guan to dismount. At this moment, the waiters from the restaurant also ran out and quickly led the way for them.

"Wait, we don't need to lead the horse anymore!"

Tong Guan originally wanted to go into the restaurant with the servant, but when he saw the inferior horse being led, he suddenly felt angry!

This inferior horse not only wasted most of his money, but it was also particularly stubborn along the way, causing Tong Guan a lot of trouble and making Tong Guan very unhappy!

However, since this inferior horse was the only means of transportation for Tong Guan, he had no way to do anything to it.

But now things are different! He's in the capital! He doesn't need transportation anymore!

"Sir, what if we don't want to hold your hand anymore?"

"Kill it! I want to eat its flesh!"

Tong Guan was cursing and swearing, clearly indicating that he was very angry.

"This……"

The servants were astonished. After entering the restaurant, they said they were going to kill their own horse. This was the first time they had encountered such a case in all these years!

"Sir, you are a magnanimous man, please don't bother with a beast. Horse meat isn't very tasty anyway. We have prepared fine wine and food, and we guarantee you will be satisfied!"

"Someone come here! Quickly take the master to the upper room to bathe and change! The water temperature must be just right!"

At this moment, the soldier took over the conversation, telling the servants to take Tong Guan to bathe, while he went to fetch the horse.

"Humph."

Tong Guan wanted to say something, but after thinking about it, he ultimately said nothing and followed the servants to prepare for bathing and changing.

After all the travel, he did smell quite bad; if you smelled closely, it even smelled sour.

"Look at you, you almost got slaughtered. So, you see, even a horse can't be too stubborn, understand?"

After watching Tong Guan leave, the soldier smiled and patted the stubborn, donkey-like horse.

"Xilulu."

The inferior horse seemed to understand the soldier's words and responded, but its eyes seemed to say:

"So what if I understand? I'd rather die than change!"

"Snapped!"

The soldier lightly slapped the inferior horse on the neck.

"You, you, with eyes like that, you deserve to be ripped off! If you keep being so stubborn, I won't be able to save you next time!"

……

"Comfortable."

In the upper room of the restaurant, there was a particularly large bathtub, which was now filled with hot water and even sprinkled with flower petals.

Tong Guan was completely submerged in the water, with only his head temporarily above the surface.

Ah, this soak really makes all my worries and fatigue disappear.

Regardless of who orchestrated this invitation, the fact that they let me take a bath makes me worth meeting!

Thinking of this, Tong Guan took a deep breath and then submerged his head in the water!

He needs a good wash!

After Tong Guan finished washing up, the restaurant thoughtfully prepared a new set of clothes for him.

"My lord, please come this way."

A servant came up and invited Tong Guan over.

"Well, lead the way."

After bathing and changing, Tong Guan regained some of the demeanor of a Privy Councilor. After all, he had held a high position for many years, so he still had that much presence.

The servant led Tong Guan to a private room, where a table was already laden with dishes, and a group of singing girls were performing music and dance.

Among that group of people, a young nobleman, with his back to Tong Guan, was holding a wine glass, lazily leaning back in his seat watching the music and dance, occasionally cheering.

The soldier from earlier was now sitting in a seat to the side, eating and drinking by himself.

Although this person previously claimed that his master was hosting a banquet for Tong Guan, judging from the current situation, the distinction between master and servant is not obvious.

"You are……"

Looking at the somewhat familiar but mostly unfamiliar back view, Tong Guan couldn't help but ask a question.

Who is this person? Does he know him?

"Oh, Privy Councilor Tong! You've arrived!"

Upon hearing Tong Guan's voice, the young master immediately put down his wine cup, turned around, and greeted him with a smile!

"You are... Gao Kan?"

Turning around like that, Tong Guan saw the person's face clearly. He recognized him and quickly scanned his memory before thinking of someone!

Gao Kan! Gao Qiu's adopted son!

Ever since that brat returned from Liangshan, he's been pampered by the Emperor and is now the Chief of the Privy Council.

Judging from the Emperor's intentions, in a few years, this kid will definitely become one of the key figures in the Privy Council!

But I'm not familiar with this kid, so what's going on today...?

"Oh my, as expected of a senior like Tong Shumi, you still remember me, a mere junior. Come, come, have a seat!"

“Privy Councilor Tong served in the same court as my father. I am a junior, and now that my father is gone, I have no relatives left. From now on, you will be my uncle!”

"Uncle Tong, come, let this feast be a welcome banquet for you!"