Reborn in Liangshan: I built the strongest lineup

"Young Master Gao, is everything you're saying true?"

Inside the Rui Si Hall, Zhao Ji, who was practicing calligraphy, suddenly stopped what he was doing and looked at Gao Kan with disbelief.

"Your Majesty, I would never dare to deceive you. Everything I have said is true."

Gao Kan bowed to Zhao Ji, his tone firm.

"It's not that I don't believe you, it's just that this news is too shocking."

Emperor Huizong put down his pen and walked out of his desk.

"Someone actually stayed in Liao for so long, just to be a spy for Song?"

"If this is true, then their loyalty to the emperor and their love for the country are no less than that of Su Wu back then."

"It does sound unbelievable, but this person is very determined and has presented a plan that he has been preparing for a long time for Your Majesty to review."

Gao Kan took out a document from his sleeve and respectfully handed it to Zhao Ji.

There were eunuchs waiting nearby. As soon as Gao Kan handed over the document, he immediately stepped forward, took it, and then gave it to Zhao Ji.

Zhao Ji took the document, first waving for the eunuch to leave, and then opened it to take a look.

The more he looked at it, the more relaxed his brow became.

good good!

There really are people in this world who are so loyal to the Song Dynasty!

Look at this thought process, this plan, how well it's written!

If this line of thinking were followed, Zhao Ji even felt that he could destroy the Liao Kingdom!

The Liao Dynasty was nowhere near as popular as the Song Dynasty!

"Young Master Gao, do you think this plan is feasible?"

Emperor Huizong asked Gao Kan.

"Your Majesty, I am but a humble man, and judging from the arrangement of this plan, it should be feasible."

"However, Your Majesty, I think we should ask Grand Tutor Cai, Lord Tong, and others, since they are all loyal subjects."

"Cai Jing?"

Zhao Ji glanced at Gao Kan, a smile appearing on his lips.

"Xiao Gao, didn't you have a grudge against the Grand Tutor? Why are you still thinking about him?"

"Your Majesty! I am young and have only been able to sit in this position today thanks to Your Majesty's favor and my father's legacy."

Gao Kan remained calm and continued his performance:

"What I can do is share the Emperor's burdens, but Grand Tutor Cai and others are also sharing the Emperor's burdens. We just have different ideas, but our goals are the same, so there is no grudge between us."

"Moreover, this plan is ambitious, and I am too inexperienced to draw any conclusions."

"As expected, Xiao Gao, you really do have your father's style!"

Hearing Gao Kan's words, Zhao Ji was suddenly filled with emotion. How wonderful this young Gao was! His words had touched his heart.

Back then, Gao Qiu was just as eloquent and understood his thoughts just as well!

"Alright, then summon Grand Tutor Cai, Privy Councilor Tong, and Grand Eunuch Yang."

"Your Majesty, Lord Tong is now..."

"It's nothing. It was just to give the Grand Tutor some face. Tong Qing is now the Privy Councilor of your Privy Council, but he only has the title without the actual authority."

Emperor Huizong (Zhao Ji) stated that whether Tong Guan was a Privy Councilor was a matter of his word; if he said yes, then yes!

Soon, the three of them arrived at the Ruisi Palace.

"Greetings, Your Majesty!"

The three bowed to Zhao Ji, and when they saw Gao Kan beside them, Cai Jing chose to ignore him, while Tong Guan greeted him somewhat warmly. As for Yang Jian... this old eunuch who had been summoned back by Zhao Ji, he kept smiling, and no one knew what he was thinking.

“The three of you have come at the right time. Minister Gao has met with an envoy from the Liao Kingdom and obtained a plan. You three should also take a look.”

Emperor Huizong (Zhao Ji) instructed the eunuch to give the plan to the three men.

"Lord Gao, I remember you're from the Privy Council, right? How come you're doing reception work?"

After hearing this, Cai Jing first made a sarcastic remark about Gao Kan.

"Grand Tutor, sharing the Emperor's burdens transcends the distinction between 'yours' and 'mine' and 'duty'; I was just lucky to have this opportunity."

Gao Kan is now a master of Tai Chi; with a single, witty remark, he deflected Cai Jing's sarcasm.

Cai Jing didn't say anything more. Although Gao Kan was favored by the emperor, he didn't have any real power and was not worth mentioning in Cai Jing's eyes.

On the contrary, it is Tong Guan's grandson who now controls the defense of the four gates of the capital, and he is the bigger problem.

As for Yang Jian... Cai Jing said that as long as this damned eunuch doesn't bother him, he can ignore him.

"Your Majesty! If this plan succeeds, then we have a good chance of reclaiming Yan and Yun!"

Tong Guan was the only one of the three who led troops into battle. Analyzing the situation from the perspective of the war, he felt that Ma Zhi's plan was sound.

I just don't know whether Ma Zhi is trustworthy or not.

As for the document mentioning that someone had captured Tokyo, the capital of the Liao Kingdom, Tong Guan knew without a doubt that it was Ren Yuan who did it!

"This kid's really something. He's already conquered the Liao Kingdom. What will happen when he attacks the Song Dynasty..."

Tong Guan was still pondering in his heart the agreement he had made with Ren Yuan: if Ren Yuan's army were to besiege the city one day, Tong Guan would open the gates for Ren Yuan.

Although Tong Guan agreed at the time, he was actually still considering whether or not to do it.

However, judging from the current situation, if Ren Yuan can easily control the Liao Kingdom, then the Song Dynasty is no problem for him.

In that case, it seems more advantageous for me to open the city gates myself!

"Lord Tong, what are you daydreaming about? Just because you say Yan Yun has a chance doesn't mean it does!"

When Cai Jing saw Tong Guan suddenly lose his focus, he immediately turned his attention back to him.

"Grand Tutor Cai, I'm just thinking about it. After all, I come from a military background, so I have a lot to consider."

Tong Guan, of course, wouldn't tolerate Cai Jing's behavior and retorted sarcastically.

"A military background, a military that always loses battles?"

Cai Jing continued his mockery.

"Grand Tutor, what do you mean?"

Tong Guan was also unhappy. So what if you lost a battle? Have you, Cai Jing, ever fought a battle?

Tong Guan and Cai Jing have a really bad relationship now. One of them has power and the other has troops. They can't do anything to each other, but they argue whenever they meet.

Tong Guan was a bit clumsy with words and sometimes couldn't out-argue Cai Jing, but he had the support of Zhang Kegong and Gao Kan, so they were evenly matched on the field.

"Gentlemen, let's talk this out. We're here to help His Majesty, not to argue."

Yang Jian stepped in to smooth things over. As the chief eunuch in the palace, Yang Jian had once been a powerful figure before Cai Jing, but he had later stepped down.

"Yang Daban, do you think this plan is feasible?"

Emperor Huizong (Zhao Ji) also stopped interfering in the matter between Cai Jing and Tong Guan; this was the situation he wanted to see.

"Your Majesty, this old minister believes it is feasible, but the specifics still require Your Majesty to meet this person in person."

“That’s right! Your Majesty, this is a rare opportunity! If this man’s plan is feasible, I am willing to personally lead men north to recover Yan and Yun!”

Tong Guan also expressed his willingness to lead troops.

"Lord Tong, don't forget, you are no longer the Privy Councilor. You can only be stationed in the capital."

Cai Jing simply couldn't stand seeing Tong Guan doing well.

"Grand Tutor, what do you think of this plan?"

"If the plan above is followed, then this old minister agrees. However, Your Majesty, who will do this? Who will contact this person? This old minister believes that we need to discuss this!"

"Alright! Let's meet this Ma Zhi then!"

Zhao Ji was also very excited. In that instant, he felt once again that he could conquer the Liao Kingdom!