Reborn in Liangshan: I built the strongest lineup

"Grand Tutor! Are you threatening me?"

Liang Shicheng turned his head and stared intently at Cai Jing!

"Threat? No, no, no, I'm just telling you the truth. Do you think our official family has no defenses against my household?"

Cai Jing remained calm, completely unconcerned that Zhao Ji would find out about the affairs of his household.

"Grand Tutor, throughout history, no civil official has ever succeeded in rebelling. Don't you understand this principle?"

Liang Shicheng looked at Cai Jing with disbelief.

“I admit that you, Grand Tutor, are currently very powerful in the court, but Grand Tutor, the people here today have power, money, and talent, but... there are no soldiers.”

"You don't even have any soldiers! And now you're telling me you... you want me to work with you!"

"Grand Tutor! This isn't how you make fun of people! You're just dragging people into situations that could cost you your head?"

Liang Shicheng's words were resounding and powerful!

"You mean you're unwilling to join me because I don't have any soldiers?"

Cai Jing didn't pay much attention to Liang Shicheng's words. He put down his wine glass, poured himself another glass, and then held it to his lips, looking at Liang Shicheng as he spoke.

"Grand Tutor, don't joke around. Where did you get your soldiers from?"

Liang Shicheng said, "Are you kidding me?"

"Does he have it? Or does he have it? Or do I have it?"

Liang Shicheng pointed at Zhu Mian, then at Wang Hanzhi, and finally at himself.

As for Liang Shijie... well, Liang Shicheng ignored him.

"Eunuch Liang, are soldiers really that important?"

"Of course! When the founding emperor ascended the throne, he already had a large army! If you want to emulate the founding emperor, you should at least have a large army!"

"Eunuch Liang, do you believe that as long as I give the order, people from all directions of the Song Dynasty will respond to me?"

"You think it's true just because you say so? Now even that old codger Tong Guan can challenge you! And Yang Jian too! You want me to believe that? How can I believe that?"

"The Emperor will announce the news of his northern tour in court in a few days. Eunuch Liang, do you think it's reasonable for him to encounter one or two groups of bandits on the way? Our Great Song Dynasty has plenty of other things, but we have plenty of bandits!"

“Robber…Grand Tutor, if you really dare to do this, what’s wrong with me, Liang Shicheng, selling my life for you? But how do I know if you’re lying to me?”

When Liang Shicheng heard the word "robber," he suddenly understood.

No wonder there have been so many outlaws in the Song Dynasty over the years!

Grand Tutor! So they were all your men!

"Sure thing, someone bring me paper and pen!"

Cai Jing immediately signaled his men to bring paper and pen, and then proceeded to write calligraphy on the spot!

In the Song Dynasty calligraphy world, excluding Emperor Huizong (Zhao Ji), the popular saying is that the four great calligraphers were Su, Huang, Mi, and Cai.

This Cai is Cai Jing!

After getting the paper and pen, he started writing with great speed and skill!

After finishing writing, Cai Jing slammed the paper onto the table!

"Eunuch Liang, I can give you this contract. What do you think?"

Liang Shicheng hesitated for a moment, then stepped forward and carefully examined Cai Jing's contract.

The contents of the contract were nothing new; it simply contained some things that would reassure Liang Shicheng and made promises for the future.

Several names, in particular, made Liang Shicheng's heart pound.

"How is it, Eunuch Liang?"

Cai Jing looked down at Liang Shicheng with a condescending smile.

"Very well, Grand Tutor, but there is one thing: I do not wish to remain in the inner court from now on."

Liang Shicheng said that his lifelong dream was to leave the inner court, and now that he has finally made it out, he has no intention of going back.

"Alright, but Eunuch Liang, are there any children in your clan?"

Cai Jing patted Liang Shicheng on the shoulder:

"If you have one, hurry up and adopt one. You have a long life ahead of you!"

……

A few days later, the morning court session began.

"Gentlemen, if you have something to report, please do so; otherwise, the court may adjourn."

Zhao Ji looked at the crowd below the stage without speaking. He gestured for the eunuch beside him to step back, and then stood up himself.

"My lords!"

Zhao Ji looked at the assembled civil and military officials and suddenly said in a loud voice:

"Do you know? The capital of the Liao Dynasty, Tokyo, is gone!"

"what?"

The news stunned the entire court.

The Liao Dynasty's capital, Tokyo... is gone?

"That's right! It's gone! And it was done by our Song Dynasty people!"

Looking at the assembled officials, Zhao Ji was very satisfied, and then continued speaking.

"A Song dynasty person?"

"Does our Great Song Dynasty still have people like this?"

"Whose subordinate is this?"

……

The commotion among the civil and military officials below the stage grew even louder.

"My lords!"

Seeing the heated discussion, Emperor Huizong became even more pleased with himself, and then released a third shocking piece of news.

"Although we don't yet know which subjects of the Great Song Dynasty did it, being able to take over the Liao capital of Tokyo is a blessing for our Great Song Dynasty!"

"But I also received top-secret information! There is someone willing to act as an inside agent for our Great Song Dynasty! Willing to risk their life to pave the way for our Great Song Dynasty to invade the Liao Kingdom!"

!!!

These words caused quite a stir in the imperial court.

Those pro-war factions, who had been suppressed for a very long time and had been on the fringes of the ruling party, suddenly looked up as if they had sensed some good news!

"Your Majesty, this matter is of utmost importance. Has Your Majesty confirmed it?"

"Yes, Your Majesty. Our Great Song and Liao are now brotherly nations. There is no reason for us to start a war."

"That's right, Your Majesty! If a great war breaks out, it will inevitably cause great hardship to the people and waste resources!"

……

Some officials came out to persuade them, but they were all pro-peace faction members.

"My lords!"

Zhao Ji ignored these voices and instead raised his hand, pressing down hard on everyone.

"My lords! This news is absolutely accurate! I can vouch for it with the imperial family's reputation!"

"My lords! Reclaim Yan and Yun! Now is the best opportunity!"

"Therefore, I have made my decision! I will embark on a northern tour!"

boom--

This news from Zhao Ji was like adding hot water to a boiling pot of oil!

"Your Majesty! No!"

"Your Majesty! A northern tour is not advisable! Please reconsider!"

……

This time, both those who advocated peace and those who advocated war were stunned again.

No, Your Majesty, what are you trying to do?

But just as everyone was trying to persuade him, Zhao Ji, contrary to his usual behavior, made a decision directly:

"What's wrong? Since the founding of the Great Song Dynasty, every emperor has been skilled in both civil and military affairs!"

"Emperor Taizu went north! Emperor Taizong went north! Now it's my turn, why can't I go north?!"

"My mind is made up! No need for further persuasion! Court adjourned!"

After Zhao Ji finished speaking, he didn't care what the officials' reactions would be, and he ran away!

This threw the entire court into even greater chaos!

"Grand Tutor! Grand Tutor! Please say something! The Song Dynasty cannot withstand the ravages of war!"

"Yes, Grand Tutor, you should persuade His Majesty!"

When many people saw that Zhao Ji had left, they dared not chase after him and could only surround Cai Jing.

But this time, Cai Jing's actions were somewhat puzzling. He didn't listen to others' opinions, but instead pushed them away and prepared to leave.

"Fellow colleagues! Since His Majesty has made his will, we, as his subjects, should not cause him any more trouble!"

"Everyone, go back and prepare! The Northern Inspection Tour is a good thing!"