After Li Tai introduced the Duguxin family's carriage and horses into the manor, he stopped and asked them to accompany the servants to decorate the valley villa.
Although he was a little ambitious, he had to admit that the batch of gifts Dugu Xin sent before was more than enough to buy his entire manor. Of course, he had to reciprocate the gifts and give others a little freedom.
It was just noon now, and taking advantage of the few days left during the holiday, he went out and looked through some of the blueprints and information on the plateau wells and canals compiled by the Qumeng in the countryside.
Although the internal personnel structure of Qumeng is complete and the division of labor is clear, and he does not need to be on-site to preside over it, he still needs to have an understanding of the project overview and progress, otherwise he will still feel a little guilty due to the growing nostalgia.
The engineering difficulty of well canals is more difficult than digging canals on flat land. In addition to drilling vertical wells, underground channels must be dug between the wells and filled with clay pots to avoid water leakage and collapse of the earthen channels.
Because most of the work is underground, the construction difficulty and cost consumption are very huge, and the progress is not as smooth as before. So far, only a dozen miles of channels have been excavated. It is feared that it will take autumn to completely penetrate Shangyuan and make the channels
Entering the south slope, continue digging ditches in the open fields.
Although only a few counties in Wuxiang County will really benefit from the reconstruction of Longshou Canal this time, the impact is getting bigger and bigger. Even some big households from counties in the upper reaches of Luoshui River come here to learn from the experience.
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Because there is less flow in the upper reaches of Luoshui River, the irrigation conditions along both sides of the river are even worse.
As for why it only attracted private rural households, but not more government forces were inspired and attracted, the reason is also very practical, that is, there is no money. In other words, the government at the county level neither has the mobilization power to go deep into the countryside nor the wealth.
Manpower and materials are required to carry out this kind of mulberry farming infrastructure.
At present, the main task of local government is to expand households to reclaim wasteland and expand tax sources. If large-scale water conservancy projects are launched rashly, it will inevitably increase the oppression and exploitation of households with equal land within the jurisdiction, causing households to be reorganized and flee, and the result will be more losses than gains.
Before there was a strong household registration foundation and stable local administration, the government was far less solid and powerful than the local powerful in terms of local management and control.
Therefore, when Yu Wentai began to recruit Guan Longhao's right part into the army in the ninth year of Datong, in the following years, he would rely more and more on local powerful people, and many powerful people became the governor of the state and the governor of the county.
From the military to local administration, restrictions on local powerful people were gradually relaxed and reliance on them deepened. This was one of the contents of the so-called "Guanzhong-based policy" in later generations, and it was also a process in which the concept of the Guanlong Group was gradually formed.
Li Tai's influence in this village is constantly expanding due to Longshou Canal, and his reputation has even spread to the upper reaches of Luoshui River. Although the rural households in those places may not be as obedient to him as the locals, they have already
I know there is such a person in the lower reaches of Luoshui River.
Once this kind of growth in Xiangwang's influence is met with an opportunity to realize it, the returns will be very considerable.
It's a pity that now that he has entered the industry, his time arrangement is no longer as casual as before. Otherwise, he really wants to organize an advanced working group in the countryside, led by himself, and spread their water control experience northward along the Luoshui River. By the way
Brushing your face.
Because he passed the law examination, Yu Wentai now appreciates him even more.
Of course it is a good thing to have more exchanges with the boss, but it also means that before Yu Wentai becomes a customization expert, Yu Wentai will not let him engage in specific work. Even if he works in Xingtai, he will be exposed to the most
It will only be administrative coordination work.
In fact, he has another idea in mind, which is to cut down those redundant departments in Taichung, a major bank.
Today's Daxingtai Mansion has nearly thirty offices, most of which are of little significance or have overlapping powers. This will undoubtedly cause a lot of administrative waste and redundant staff. Do you think you can
Is it the extremely wealthy Northern Song Dynasty?
But as he entered Xingtai, Li Tai soon realized that the reason why Daxingtai had so many redundant offices was mainly to expand the scope of power of Xingtai and gradually erode the ruling ability of the Western Wei Dynasty.
The current Western Wei royal family is not a complete puppet, but still has a certain amount of energy.
Under the watchful eye of Gao Huan of the Eastern Wei Dynasty, Yu Wentai could not freely squeeze the living space of the Western Wei royal family. Not only did several battles require the Western Wei emperor or prince to mobilize, he also did not dare to interfere too much in the personnel arrangements of the central bureaucracy.
Take the leadership of the Imperial Guard into your own hands.
When Gao Zhongmi came to the Western Wei Dynasty, he could hold the official positions of Situ, Taiwei, etc.
However, those Beizhen generals who have worked hard and made great achievements rarely serve. It is not that Yu Wentai is being mean to the old brothers, but that he does not have such a great political reputation to arrange these Beizhen warriors into official positions at will. At the same time, he is also worried that these people will enter the court.
, the establishment of the dynasty may shift towards the Yuan and Wei royal families.
Therefore, even if Li Tai proposed this idea, Yu Wentai would not implement it. If the matter could be handled so simply, he would not bother to carry out the reform of the six-official system that is neither a donkey nor a horse. Even Su Chuo, the most important adviser, would not
They are all exhausted.
He was still outlining the power structure of the Western Wei Dynasty and analyzing his own opportunities. Shuofeng looked outside the hall and saw that he was still busy at his desk, so he went back.
Although this boy has become more lively since living in the country, he is not completely out of place. He still maintains good upbringing and etiquette and never disturbs Li Tai when he is doing business.
After Li Tai sorted out the pictures, books and documents, he shouted outside the hall: "I'm done, what's wrong with you?"
Shuifeng strode into the hall, imitating the way Li Tai usually folded his arms across his chest, his face full of seriousness: "It's not a big deal, but I think I should warn my brother. The legitimate daughter of Dugu Kaifu's family is moving into our house.
,Brother, you can no longer beat and scold people at will like before!"
Li Tai couldn't help but feel happy when he heard this. It's not because of you that I beat people up. Why did you become a scum who bullies women and children?
Besides, this kid thinks highly of him. Ren Dugu’s family is dispatched with hundreds of strong warriors. Even if I want to beat him, do I have the courage?
"What happened before was just a misunderstanding. Don't talk about it anymore! That Lady Dugu is my uncle's adopted daughter when she comes here. Of course we must respect her. Don't make trouble in the valley too often and concentrate on your studies, otherwise I will send you back.
Home!"
This kid's serious warning probably meant to excuse himself, but it was all in vain. Li Tai had already discussed with He Basheng to make him a victim to apologize to others.
"Yes, but I miss my uncle! How lonely he would be without me by his side!"
When Shuofeng heard that he was not allowed to go back to the valley, he suddenly became a little anxious, with a look of admiration on his face. It can be seen that eloquent words and seduction are really a man's instinct, and he is a matching skill after awakening the dog-licking attribute.
Before Li Tai could laugh at him, He Bahuan hurriedly came up from outside the door and said, "My lord, please invite Mr. Lang and Mr. Bodhidharma to enter the valley."
When Shuifeng heard this, he ran out of the door. Li Tai saw how happy this little licking dog was and was really ashamed to go with him.
He fell a few steps behind and asked He Baxi: "Is there really no need to inform the two gentlemen of Chang'an about this matter?"
Although He Basheng adopted Dugu Xin's daughter, it was a family matter, but it was not a trivial matter.
Nowadays, women have the right to inherit property. Although Duguxin himself is extremely rich and will not send his daughter to Heba's house to collect dowry, he still has to inform his family.
"My lord did not give any orders, I think I have my own opinion."
After He Basheng heard this, he said that since the incident at the beginning of the year when the two brothers He Basheng Jingwei put He Basheng under house arrest, the goodwill of He Basheng's cronies towards the two brothers had fallen to rock bottom.
Li Tai nodded after hearing the words, and he also had some understanding in his heart. It seems that there should be some secret to this matter. He Basheng and Duguxin handled it in a low-key manner and did not want to advertise it to others.
The group of people soon arrived in the Dongpo Valley. Li Tai looked around and found that the layout of the entire villa had undergone considerable changes. The Dugu family used curtains, felt tents, etc. to divide the originally integrated villa into various areas.
There is no smooth communication between them, and soldiers are guarded everywhere.
Seeing this scene, Li Tai sighed again. He just felt that Dugu Xin's precautions were a bit redundant. If I really tried my best to drill into the curtain, what would be the use? Moreover, this area is divided in a mess, and there is no architectural beauty at all. It's a good building.
Valley Villa is made like a military camp.
He complained while walking inside. When he reached the outside of the hall, he stopped and listened carefully. He didn't hear the screams coming from inside, and then walked in through the main door.
The changes in the hall were not big, only two copper incense burners were added, which were sending out curls of white smoke. The white smoke rose into the sky and spread quickly, filling the entire hall with a fragrant and refreshing smell.
Rich people!
Li Tai turned his eyes and saw a curtained seat set up next to He Basheng's couch. The curtain reflected a figure sitting upright. He gave Shuofeng, who was standing slightly cramped in the hall, a questioning look.
Feng nodded before taking another step forward.
"You know Bodhidharma from several families, Miaoyin. This Li Boshan who is walking in is the owner of this estate. Our father and daughter are living here and causing nuisance. I also want to thank my master."
He Basheng looked more cheerful today. He was obviously getting along well with his newly arrived adopted daughter, and he also hoped that the descendants he was close to could get along well with each other. He smiled and said to the young lady in the curtain.
The young lady in the curtain bowed slightly, and then made a sweet voice: "The journey was full of wind and dust, and I was in a hurry to pay my respects to Aye, and my demeanor was not polished. We meet across the curtain, please don't be weird, Master. Aye told me Li
Lang has many deeds. As a woman in the household, I ask Li Lang not to treat me estranged."
Hearing this little girl's dignified and polite words, Li Tai felt that he was a little stingy. She was indeed well-educated. So he took a few steps forward, raised his hands and bowed: "Little lady..."
He had just opened his mouth when he suddenly heard the harsh sound of cracking silk. He hurriedly looked up and saw that the little lady had already jumped up from the curtain, holding a short hardwood staff and rushed out of the curtain. Her beautiful eyebrows were raised, her teeth were gritted, and she was pointing at him.
He said angrily: "Li Boshan, don't run away, you can't run away!"
When Li Tai saw this, he was stunned for a moment, then he kicked his legs and jumped back, turned around and ran towards the east side of the hall. Can't he run away? Are you kidding me, my alarm bell is ringing, how can I be blocked by your little girl at home?
"Brother, me, and me!"
Shuofeng was a little panicked when he saw this scene. He turned around and saw that Li Tai had opened the left trap door and disappeared. He quickly held his head and said: "Ms. Miaoyin, it was only my brother who took action that day. I also advised him..."
Lady Miaoyin had already bypassed him and chased Li Tai. When she heard the shout, her pretty face turned red and she turned around and pointed at the trembling Feng: "Hit me!"