Reborn in Liangshan: I built the strongest lineup

"Grand Tutor, you are too kind. Your prestige in the court is unmatched. We are truly flattered that you invited us here today."

Liang Shicheng was the one with the highest power in the court among this group, so after he got up, he looked around and then stood up to respond to Cai Jing.

No one thought it was inappropriate, except for Liang Shijie. Although he and Liang Shicheng both shared the surname Liang, their statuses were quite different!

Liang Shicheng could speak, but Liang Shijie could only babble in this situation.

"You're too kind, Eunuch Liang!"

Cai Jing put down his wine glass and looked at Liang Shicheng.

"Eunuch Liang, you are now a high-ranking official in the court, especially in the palace. You now wield great power."

Cai Jing wasn't lying. Before Yang Jian retired, Liang Shicheng held the power to issue imperial edicts. After Yang Jian left, Liang Shicheng seized the opportunity and desperately tried to curry favor with Zhao Ji.

Knowing that Emperor Huizong (Zhao Ji) was fond of calligraphy, Liang Shicheng lied and claimed to be Su Shi's abandoned son.

Hmm, this sounds like something a fool would do, but, but Zhao Ji actually believed it!

Yes, Emperor Huizong believed it! Or rather, although he didn't believe it, he was willing to give Liang Shicheng face and treat him as "Su Shi's son".

With Zhao Ji's tacit approval, Liang Shicheng began to seize power rapidly, quickly becoming the undisputed ruler of the inner court, with almost all the eunuchs having to listen to him.

Of course, people like Tong Guan are not included in this category.

After Liang Shicheng became the king of the inner court, he was not satisfied, so he took the initiative to try to get closer to the outer court.

But this move was not good. The outer court had always been Cai Jing's territory. When Liang Shicheng reached out, Cai Jing had deliberately cut off Liang Shicheng's hand several times.

After all, nobody wants others to take away their share of the pie.

"Grand Tutor, I was ignorant back then, I will punish myself with a cup of wine."

After hearing Cai Jing's words, Liang Shicheng also raised a glass to Cai Jing.

"It's all in the past, Eunuch Liang. Now that old fellow Yang Jian is back, I hope to stand with you through thick and thin. What do you say, Eunuch Liang?"

Cai Jing didn't hold back and directly told Liang Shicheng his thoughts.

"Grand Tutor, what do you mean by 'advancing and retreating together'? Don't beat around the bush, just say it directly."

Liang Shicheng said, "What do you want to do? Just say it. As long as the price is right, we can discuss it."

"Zhu Mian".

Cai Jing did not answer Liang Shicheng's question directly, but instead turned to look at Zhu Mian.

"Grand Tutor."

Compared to Liang Shicheng, Zhu Mian's attitude towards Cai Jing was much more respectful.

"Thanks a lot."

Looking at Zhu Mian, Cai Jing nodded. Zhu Mian was his confidant and his important source of wealth. Now that Zhu Mian was the "King of Jiangnan," he still listened to him so much, which made Cai Jing very comfortable.

"Grand Tutor, rest assured, Zhu Mian will follow your lead whenever needed."

Zhu Mian wouldn't ask Cai Jing what was going on. He only knew that Cai Jing was his benefactor, and as long as his benefactor gave the order, Zhu Mian would go through fire and water without hesitation!

"I am the same as Lord Zhu."

As soon as Zhu Mian finished speaking, Wang Hanzhi on the other side also stood up. His attitude was the same as Zhu Mian's, and he was completely obedient to Cai Jing!

"My lord! I feel the same way!"

Liang Shijie quickly stood up as well. After all, he was nothing here now, so he just had to hug Taishan!

"Ah."

As for his son-in-law, Cai Jing didn't know what to say. Well, one more person is one more person, after all, it's not easy to find such an obedient person.

"Grand Tutor... what... what do you want to do?"

Liang Shicheng suddenly felt that something was not quite right about the current situation.

He knew both Zhu Mian and Wang Hanzhi; one was wealthy and the other talented, and both wielded considerable influence in the court.

But now, these two people are actually so obedient to Cai Jing?

Even if they were once Cai Jing's disciples, shouldn't people in that position have their own desires?

"Eunuch Liang, what do you think I want to do?"

Cai Jing then turned his head and asked Liang Shicheng.

"Grand Tutor, you have power, Lord Zhu has money, and Lord Wang has talent... Grand Tutor, if this continues, you will be in great danger."

Liang Shicheng wasn't stupid. When he saw Cai Jing do this, he naturally had a guess in his mind, but he just couldn't quite believe it.

"Is it dangerous? I think it's alright."

Cai Jing did not respond to Liang Shicheng's words, but instead picked up a glass of wine and walked step by step to him.

“Eunuch Liang, I believe that no one in the entire inner court is more intelligent than you. That old fellow Yang Jian should have retired long ago. His sudden return is clearly aimed at you.”

"Eunuch Liang, I feel that you shouldn't have ended up in this situation!"

"You should work your way up to the top, step by step, within the inner court!"

"Grand Tutor, be careful what you say."

Cold sweat dripped down Liang Shicheng's forehead.

Climbing step by step to the highest position in the inner court is something that people of ordinary status dare not say!

"What's wrong, Eunuch Liang?"

Cai Jing placed the wine in front of Liang Shicheng.

"In today's court, seven or eight out of ten officials in various departments are my protégés."

"All government affairs must pass through my hands."

"My men are among the Imperial Guards in the capital and the local militias in various regions."

Listening to Cai Jing's words, one after another, Liang Shicheng broke out in a cold sweat.

Done!

I shouldn't have come to this banquet today!

Now we are in big trouble!

"Eunuch Liang, I have devoted myself to the Song Dynasty, do you agree?"

"Grand Tutor, you flatter me. Everyone knows that you are diligent and dedicated, and have devoted yourself to the Song Dynasty."

Liang Shicheng downed a large glass of wine; he needed to calm down.

"Yes, seeing the Song Dynasty getting better day by day makes me very happy."

"But now, someone actually wants to easily give away what I've worked so hard for my whole life! Eunuch Liang, do you think this is appropriate?"

Cai Jing's words have completely revealed some of his thoughts.

"Grand Tutor, you are making things difficult for me."

Liang Shicheng gripped the wine glass tightly, and the bones on the back of his hand were clearly visible.

"Eunuch Liang, as the saying goes, 'No destruction, no construction.' Since some people are not suitable for certain positions, wouldn't it be good to change their positions?"

Cai Jing picked up his wine glass and looked at Liang Shicheng.

"Grand Tutor, do you want to emulate Cao Cao, or Huo Guang? Or..."

Liang Shicheng was unsure whether he should accept the glass of wine.

What does Eunuch Liang think?

"Grand Tutor, the Song Dynasty's surname is Zhao! It's Zhao!"

"Surname Zhao? But I seem to remember that the person in this position back then was surnamed Guo, or rather, Chai?"

Cai Jing handed the wine in his hand forward again.

"Since we can have the surname Guo, the surname Chai, the surname Zhao, then... why can't we have the surname..."

"Grand Tutor! I didn't hear anything today! I wasn't here today!"

Liang Shijie abruptly interrupted Cai Jing! Then he grabbed the wine glass and drank it all in one gulp!

He then got up to say goodbye and prepared to leave!

We can't stay here any longer! It's too dangerous!

"Eunuch Liang, the Imperial City Guard saw me when I invited you, so are you sure you want to leave?"

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