Water Margin: The opening scene involves assassinating Emperor Huizong of Song and forcibly taking L

The only option was to spend money to hire craftsmen to serve in their place.

Those with money can pay to avoid trouble.

Naturally, there's no need for further training.

Those without money had no choice but to find work to earn money and hire craftsmen.

There's no time to worry about training.

Within a few years, military discipline had deteriorated and military and political affairs had become neglected.

In order to pass the emperor's inspection,

Gao Kan came up with another fancy setup.

When the emperor inspected,

The Imperial Guards then lined up four colorful boats.

Above were various military performances.

Such as large flags, lions and leopards, oars and knives, barbarian plaques, gods and ghosts, and miscellaneous dramas.

Two more boats were set up, both belonging to the music troupe.

The music and drumming were varied and lively, creating quite a spectacle.

Emperor Huizong was very satisfied with it.

Therefore, Gao Kan has been able to maintain his high position.

Of course, as Gao Kan, who was in charge of the national imperial guards,

They would not be content with merely exploiting the imperial guards of the capital.

Thus, the annual inspection of the imperial guards in the surrounding prefectures came into being.

Gao Kan also took the opportunity to accept bribes on a large scale.

Those who know what's good for them can continue to serve the country.

Those who lack tact will inevitably be forced to retire and return home.

This will test whether the generals in various regions possess "great wisdom".

It is essential to be an honest and upright official.

I will continue to serve my country.

Those without great wisdom

Gao Kan naturally couldn't let him hold a position without doing any work.

The selection of imperial guards in the early Song Dynasty was governed by a series of strict regulations.

The Imperial Guards' pay was also much higher than that of the Local Guards.

But after Gao Kan came to power...

These regulations then became meaningless.

As long as the height is within the acceptable range

Send some silver,

They could all be transferred to the Imperial Guard.

Back then, Tong Guan was misled by the seemingly tall and burly Imperial Guards.

Several thousand imperial guards were selected as personal troops to fight against the Western Xia.

Once on the battlefield, you realize they're all just empty shells.

He was deemed unfit for important tasks, and it nearly cost him his life.

Therefore, they were very distrustful of the Imperial Guards.

Later, when Fang La was quelled, the troops from the northwest border were also mobilized.

This high ridge, however, seemed to have some self-awareness.

Knowing that those now gathered under his command,

They are all mediocre in both academics and martial arts.

Besides flattery

He's just a useless piece of trash with no real skills.

If these people were recommended to attack Liangshan...

Their deaths are a small matter.

He'll be implicated then.

That's the real problem.

So he quickly declined, saying...

"Grand Tutor, the generals under my Imperial Guard..."

"The most outstanding one was Huyan Zhuo."

"Now even that scoundrel is dead at the hands of Liangshan,"

"How could the other generals possibly be a match for Liangshan?"

"Prime Minister Tong, where are you?"

Cai Jing turned to look at Tong Guan.

Tong Guan was focused on uniting with the Jin to resist the Liao.

To recover the lands of Yan and Yun

It became his dream of becoming a king.

Regarding Liangshan,

Naturally, they didn't care much about it.

However, the prefect of Dongping Prefecture was, after all, his man.

Previously, Dongping Prefecture was captured by Liangshan.

This also caused Tong Guan to lose face quite a bit.

Now, hearing Cai Jing ask a question...

He immediately pondered and said...

"To say that Bianliang has produced brave generals,"

"I've heard that Prince Shao's son-in-law is highly skilled in martial arts,"

"Why don't we ask him?"

"Alright,"

Cai Jing nodded.

They immediately sent people to look for it.

After a while,

The prince consort Xuanzan was summoned.

But everyone noticed that his face was as dark as the bottom of a pot.

Nostrils pointing upwards, curly hair and red beard,

He was over eight feet tall.

This immediately displeased Cai Jing.

Seeing this, Tong Guan, who was standing nearby,

Knowing that Cai Jing probably disliked Xuan Zan's appearance,

He then began to explain.

"A few years ago, Liao envoys came to the capital to show off their military might,"

"There is a barbarian general who is skilled with a bow and arrow,"

"For a time, no military general in the court could defeat him."

"Later, it was Xuanzan who stepped forward,"

"They defeated this general with a barrage of arrows, bringing glory to the country."

"That's why,"

"Then Prince Shao admired his martial arts skills, which is why he took him as his son-in-law."

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"I see,"

Cai Jing nodded.

Although I don't like Xuanzan's appearance.

But since this person has real skills...

Now is a time when we need people again.

Cai Jing was naturally willing to promote him.

"correct,"

Cai Jing asked in confusion,

“This Xuanzan is the son-in-law of Prince Shao.”

"How come his position is so low?"

"Master, you are unaware of this,"

Tong Guan laughed,

"This praises his appearance,"

"I have also met the master."

"After the Prince of Shao summoned him to be his son-in-law,"

"The princess found Xuanzan ugly and died with resentment in her heart."

"After this incident, Prince Shao also harbored some resentment towards Xuanzan,"

"Naturally, he received less support and was simply given a haphazard position as a defense commissioner in the local government."

"Then he was expelled from the palace."

"That's why Xuanzan has never been able to rise to prominence."

"Well, even so,"

Cai Jing nodded.

“Then summon him up.”

When Xuanzan comes up,

Cai Jing and others told him about the plan to wipe out Liangshan.

Ask him if he is willing to lead his troops there.

Xuanzan hesitated repeatedly.

Although it was known that troops would be dispatched this time,

It must be dangerous.

Otherwise, you'd gain merit and good fortune this way.