In the second half of last year, Chen Baxian of the Southern Dynasty also completed the matter of replacing Nanliang and proclaiming himself an emperor and establishing a country. He immediately sent an envoy to Guanzhong to report the news and requested the Western Wei Dynasty to send Chen Baxian's nephew back to Jiangdong.
Although the Western Wei Dynasty also established new diplomatic relations with the newly born Nanchen, it did not repatriate Chen Baxian's nephew immediately. It was not that Li Tai wanted to deliberately make things difficult for Chen Baxian, he was just waiting for a more suitable opportunity, such as
Now.
Two days later, Chen Chang and others were led from Chang'an to Shangyang Palace, and Li Tai, who was busy supervising the mobilization, also took time to meet with them.
"I am humble enough to pay homage to Duke Tang. May I ask what orders Duke Tang has summoned?"
Because Chen Chang is still detained abroad as a hostage, Chen Baxian did not directly establish him as the prince. Instead, the Western Wei Dynasty promoted him to an official position. At the beginning of last year, after consulting his family, Li Tai made a
Li Zhen's niece, Li Zhen's sister, was betrothed to Chen Chang and was given the title of County Duke. Therefore, when Chen Chang paid a visit to Li Tai, he still maintained the courtesy of a minister.
Li Tai waved his hand and smiled at Chen Chang and said: "No need to give in, our meeting today is not a business matter, so you don't have to be too formal. How are your studies in the Imperial College these days? How is your home after getting married?"
When he heard Li Tai's questions about daily life, Chen Chang didn't dare to be disrespectful and quickly answered respectfully, but there was still a look of hesitation between his eyebrows, as if he was holding back some words that he didn't dare to say.
Of course Li Tai knew what Chen Chang was thinking, so he added: "A few days ago, your Majesty went to Jiangdong to expand his ambitions, build new national industries, and sent envoys to the DPRK. After a few words, I hope to arrange for your return to the country.
To fill the erotic palace."
"This, this... I am working in the Imperial Academy to study, and I don't have a deep understanding of foreign affairs. If, if I am sent away, I will definitely speak to my father after I return, and tell the people of the country that they must always maintain a respectful heart and never forget the love of Duke Tang.
The care and love of my country and my family must be..."
How could Chen Chang not know about such an important matter? Before his father became emperor, he had been looking forward to returning to Jiangdong. Now that his family really has a throne of Sheji waiting for him to return and inherit, he is naturally more focused on returning.
Like an arrow.
It's just that the Bafu has never communicated with him about this. In the past few years in Chang'an, he was well aware of the power of the Western Wei Dynasty and the power of Tang Gong. He was worried that too eager a request might bore Tang Gong and make him worry about returning home.
Because of the twists and turns, he has been patiently enduring without asking for this matter, knowing that even his wife's veiled expression was stopped by him.
Now that Princess Tang finally mentioned this matter, Chen Chang seized the opportunity and repeatedly expressed his humble and respectful attitude. However, because he was too humble, it seemed a bit false.
Li Tai didn't care about Chen Chang's attitude and true thoughts. To be honest, let alone Chen Chang, even his father Chen Baxian could no longer pose any substantial threat or harm to the Western Wei Dynasty. The two sides maintained a good interaction.
, is a more urgent need for Nan Chen.
"The reason why I didn't send you off before was probably due to some selfish motives. My daughter comes from a family in the North, so she may not be more gentle and pitiful than the women in Wu. She is destined to be your wife because of fate. As an elder, I always have some pity and hope to stay in front of you.
I will give you some more discipline and care, and hope that the newlyweds can have a harmonious family."
Li Tai first sighed earnestly, and then said: "But now that you have a family, you must eventually stand on your own. No matter how much support your parents provide, they can only help you. Besides, your family is now extraordinary. If you treat us like an ordinary family again,
, on the contrary, it will lead to alienation and hatred..."
"How could it be? Absolutely not! This young man is just an insignificant talent from the Southern Kingdom. He has never predicted the merits of my father, but he has been favored and appreciated by Duke Tang, and he has given his wife a virtuous girl as his wife. This kindness is the same as reincarnation, and my wife is also glorious.
I am very grateful to the famous couple in the hall. No matter whether I am in Chang'an or returning to Jiangdong, I will never dare to disregard the teachings of Duke Tang. I will treat my wife as a guest and make my family peaceful and harmonious. I respect my elders and respect them, and I worship them. How dare I harbor resentment and secretly
Slander!"
After Chen Chang heard this, he hurriedly bowed his head and worshiped deeply.
"With such sentiments, I feel relieved. Finally, I have lived up to your father's request to foster you here."
After hearing this, Li Tai smiled and said: "Although Guanzhong is good, it is not my hometown, and the affairs of my family and country are complicated, so I urge you to return. It would be inappropriate for me to delay your stay any longer. I will arrange for you to return to Jiangdong in the near future. On the occasion of parting, I will give you a gift."
A few words. Although the Xiao family of the Liang Kingdom committed suicide, they had cultivated the hearts of Jiangdong for many years. Although Chen Shi was established, there were still people who were not attached to them. It was inevitable that they would need kindness and power to win the hearts of the people.
Even with the support of your father, you still need to have your own personnel planning, so that you can stay in the erotic palace. I have been in power for a long time, and I know that people's hearts are unpredictable. Under the urge of power, not everything is certain.
Especially if you have been away from home for a long time and have no accumulation of people, and you suddenly come back to others, you will inevitably be criticized..."
Although Chen Chang looked like he was listening attentively, he was more or less disapproving in his heart. He felt that Tang Gong's teachings must have some impure intentions. He was his father's only son, and it was natural for him to inherit the family business and the country's business.
What opinions can other people in the country have on this choice? What opinions do they dare to have?
Naturally, Li Tai also knew that Chen Chang was young and energetic, and would probably turn a deaf ear to his words of experience, so he went beyond just talking and prepared a team of personnel for Chen Chang.
The Battle of Jiangling captured a large number of Southern Dynasties scholars, some of whom had entered the Western Wei Dynasty and held various official positions, while others had not yet served as officials. There were also some who could not get used to the life in Guanzhong and wanted to return to their homeland of Jiangdong.
So Li Tai asked his subordinates to select and prepare a list of one hundred and ten people, and asked these people to follow Chen Chang back to Jiangdong. As Chen Chang, Prince Nan Chen's East Palace team, they would also have a group of loyal listeners when he succeeds to the throne in the future.
They use people to help them govern the country.
Such as Yin Buhai, Yan Zhitui, Zhou Hongzheng's nephew Zhou Que, Cai Dabao's younger brother Cai Daye, etc. Some of these people are homesick, and some have been greatly influenced by the laws of the Western Wei Dynasty and have feelings for the Western Wei Dynasty.
Being close to him, if he could return to the Chen Dynasty and hold an official position, it would also strengthen the influence of the Western Wei Dynasty on the Chen Dynasty.
However, just these civil servants and bachelors are still not enough. It should be noted that Chen Baxian does not have much time to pave the way for his son. If Chen Chang wants to suppress the arrogant soldiers and generals who followed his father's founding of the country, he must also have his own
He has a powerful henchman in his hand.
So after summoning Chen Chang, Li Tai summoned Wu Mingche to Shangyang Palace.
In the past few days, the junior high school has officially issued a mobilization order. Wu Mingche is also gearing up to do something big. After receiving the order, he hurriedly came to Shangyang Palace. After going to the hall to pay homage, he quickly said: "Do you want to arrange the final meeting?"
Will he be responsible for the military? Should he lead his troops to reinforce western Henan, or go to fight elsewhere?"
"I have something to pay you, but it's not the current military."
Seeing the enthusiasm on Wu Mingche's face, Li Tai couldn't bear to let him down, but he really had no better choice in this matter, so he could only say: "A few days ago, Emperor Chen sent an envoy to ask for the return of his son.
It was not allowed at the time, but now we need to unite with the Chen State to fight against the bandits, so we will release his son and nephew back to his country. I hope you can follow Chen Changtong back to Jiangdong..."
"This, this... the last general was originally a traitor of the Chen family. If he returns now, really, really... Even though the Chen family is respectful and kind and does not condemn, it would be really embarrassing..."
After Wu Mingche heard this, his eyes widened immediately and he said with a troubled expression.
Li Tai also knew that it was a bit difficult for Wu Mingche to accept this arrangement, so he patiently explained: "Chen Chang has been away from his country for a long time, and it must be difficult to control the arrogant soldiers and generals in Jiangdong. He must have a trusted general to help him.
You may not be able to live together with your old friend from Jiangdong, so I will suggest Emperor Chen to appoint you to Qin County in the north of Jiangbei, and lend troops to help you conquer Guangling..."
Since Li Tai wanted to deal a heavy blow to Northern Qi this time, he would naturally try his best to mobilize the forces that could be mobilized. Although Huainan is not the traditional core control area of Northern Qi, there are still many personnel stationed there. This time Chen Chang was sent back to his country.
, he would also use this to ask Chen Ba to send troops to Huainan first, not only to regain the lost territory, but also to attract Northern Qi's military power in Huainan.
However, while asking Nan Chen to help in the war, he actually did not want Chen Baxian to take this opportunity to reconstruct his Jianghuai defense line, so he sent Wu Mingche back to Huainan to guard Qin County and a series of important towns in Jiangbei that Nan Chen had recovered.
sand.
Of course, it is impossible for Chen Baxian to completely comply with Li Tai's arrangement, but such an arrangement itself is more beneficial to him.
Previously, Chen Baxian hoped that his son would marry the Li family of Longxi, which meant that he wanted to attract external support for his son. He must also know that Chen Chang may face a more difficult situation after returning to China. If there can be a Jiangbei military group to support Chen
Chang, this will not only help balance the political situation in Nanchen, but also allow Chen Chang to successfully inherit the throne and avoid becoming a puppet.
"It's just that because the general saw the vastness of the world, he wanted to follow the Lord to bring down the four barbarians and just settle the Jianghuai River, but he really didn't want to..."
Wu Mingche heard that he did not need to cross the river to enter the court, and Qin County was his hometown, so he was no longer as resistant as at first, but he still felt a little uncomfortable in his heart. After Beitou, he was used to seeing big people.
In the formation battle, there is a sense of feeling that it was difficult to change the situation in the sea. Now if he is asked to retreat to the starting point, he is always a little unwilling.
"To go out to conquer the barbarians and recreate a prosperous age, the prerequisite is to unify the north and the south, and the country and the country are intact. It is precisely because you already have such ambitions and vision, and are unwilling to continue to be weak and conservative, that I am entrusting you with this matter."
Li Tai looked at the reluctant Wu Mingche and said solemnly. It is not good to use too much force. Although the stars and the sea are magnificent and beautiful, after all, you still need to base yourself on the present and move forward step by step!