In the evening, some more guests came to visit. They may not have anything serious to do. Most of them were the disciples of the generals of Huazhou City who admired Duguxin's demeanor.
Dugu Xin didn't want to receive any more guests, but when he took a look at Li Tai in the hall, he saw that Yang Zhong, who was accompanying the guests, was not a talkative person, and he himself was worried and couldn't ask many questions. The atmosphere at the moment
It's already a bit dull.
After pondering for a while, he selected a few famous invitations and invited a few young people to come in and liven up the atmosphere.
Li Tai didn't feel bored at all. He was full of inner activities at the moment and was a little confused by the idea that suddenly came to him.
Everything seems a little abnormal in Dugu Xin today. Thinking about it, he recited and gave himself a set of "Book of the Later Han" as a gift. It seemed that he was showing off that his family was not uneducated and was trying to make up for his family background.
Next, Yang Zhong pointed out that he had come forward to reconcile the conflict between himself and Hou Mo and Chen Chong, which was undoubtedly a display of his own prestige. Recruiting him to join the government and go to Long was a manifestation of his power.
Thinking about it this way, Li Tai felt more and more that Dugu Xin had made arrangements for him clearly today. It would really make no sense to say that there was no deep meaning or follow-up.
He was still meditating here, and outside the hall, the Dugu family had introduced several young guests. In addition to a few children of Beizhen generals, there were also two young men from Jingzhao Wei family, including Wei Xiaokuan's son Wei Chen.
Wei Chen was not very old, about the same age as Yu Lao Er. He was very respectful to Dugu Xin, and Dugu Xin treated him quite kindly. He even asked a few questions about the family affairs.
Seeing this scene, Li Taicai remembered that Dugu Xin and Wei Xiaokuan also had a close personal relationship. They were known as the best couple when they worked together in Jingzhou, and they could be said to be good friends.
Thinking about it this way, Li Tai felt more and more that Dugu Xin's connections were really strong, and they were not limited to the military leaders in Beizhen. Being handsome meant that he was a blessing in human relations, and it was no exaggeration to say that he knew people all over the world.
Although these connections cannot be transformed into actual political positions and strong support, it is just that the time is not there. When encountering the right time and situation, they can also be transformed into considerable political energy.
Although Duguxin himself fell in the political struggle of the Northern Zhou Dynasty to replace the Western Wei Dynasty, his son-in-law Yang Jian enjoyed the great residual favor.
Although it was also due to the current situation at that time, Yang Jian's own accumulation and efforts were the core key, but the military and political officials in the early Sui Dynasty were more or less involved with Dugu Xin. With the existence of this layer of friendship, it was inevitable that
It saved Yang Jian a lot of united front efforts.
To be honest, regardless of the prophets of history, judging from today's perspective, once Yuwentai encounters something unexpected, Duguxin should be the natural choice to inherit Wuchuan and even the Guanlong Group, both in terms of ability and connections.
.At least there is Yang Zhong, who is getting older and more mature, and Wei Xiaokuan, who has always been above the standard and is as stable as a rock, it would be difficult for anyone else to control him calmly.
It is a pity that history does not allow for assumptions, and Duguxin was not able to maintain this advantage forever.
In the process of Yuwentai integrating the powerful forces of Guanlong, he has been excluded from Longyou. Later, the great advancement of Shuzhong and Jiangling brought profound changes to the political structure of the Western Wei Dynasty, which completely established Yuwentai's superiority over the generals.
His prestige and status also laid a solid foundation for the Yuwen family's usurpation. Duguxin was eventually eliminated by history.
Thinking of this, Li Tai couldn't help but glance at Yang Zhong again, and some associations couldn't help but arise in his mind.
Several young people came to the hall, and the hall became lively and cheerful again. Dugu Xin then led his son Dugu Shan out, who had already seen foreign guests, and shared the table with all the young people.
Nowadays, Li Tai is not a stranger in Huazhou. Especially not long ago, he made a big splash at the wedding of two families. Now he is regarded as the guest of honor by Dugu Xin. All the young people look at him with admiration and envy, and they are happy to meet him.
chat.
However, Li Tai is not very happy to be the king of children. Shan Feng and Li Ya who have always lived in his village have given him a headache. He is still thinking about plans related to Yang Zhong in his mind. He wanted to change the topic several times during the banquet.
Lead over.
However, Yang Zhong's personality is also very different from other Wuchuan military leaders. He is dignified and quiet, even a little taciturn.
The other Wuchuan soldiers inevitably lost control of their mouths after the first few drinks and were often keen to brag about their past deeds. However, although Yang Zhong also drank a lot, the more he drank, the more silent he became. Even in the face of praise and flattery from others,
Just listen with a smile and rarely echo or respond.
It was a banquet in the middle of the night. In the end, even Dugu Xin took off his robe and exposed his arms. He was quite drunk. It was obvious that the guest and host were enjoying themselves.
Li Tai was also a bit stiff from drinking, and he was afraid that he might lose his composure after staying for a long time, so he declined Dugu Xin's stay. He stood up and left while he was still a little awake, and other guests also asked to leave one after another.
When the crowd dispersed, Dugu Xin was still a little excited. He waved his hand and refused Yang Zhong's dissuasion and support, motioning for him to come and sit down. He picked up the wine glass and drank it all before sighing: "In these days, the old days are gone."
I don’t dare to ask for anything extravagantly, but it’s also hard to find a way to get drunk... Whatever you do, you must exhaust your intelligence! Nunu, like you and me, is it a gain or a loss?"
Yang Zhong didn't answer, he just picked up the wine glass and drank it all in one gulp, then filled it up for Dugu Xin and himself.
"You are a person who doesn't avoid danger in your actions and is defensive in your words. It's really boring!"
Dugu Xin knew Yang Zhong's character well. He raised his glass and sipped it carefully, then smiled drunkenly and said, "I won't bother you with my affairs, I will only talk about family matters. What do you think of your talent, that young man?"
Yang Zhong followed what Dugu Xin pointed out, glanced at the seat where Li Tai was sitting, and after pondering for a moment, he said: "Li Boshan is indeed an extraordinary young man. He seems crazy and prudent, not shy but arrogant, and has a lot of changes in his surroundings. He is very enthusiastic.
If you dare to do it, you can do good things. If you don't die in an accident, you will become a leader of a famous family in the future. If you can expect a great unification, you can also look forward to the achievements of your ancestors!"
Hearing that Yang Zhong actually gave such a high evaluation without hesitation, Dugu Xin couldn't help but be startled, and then laughed again after a moment: "You and I really agree on this, and I intend to accept him as my disciple..."
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"But didn't he refuse the invitation to open a mansion before?"
After Yang Zhong heard this, he asked slightly surprised.
"It is such a rare young man, why not give up a daughter? This boy looks at the situation and plans things, and he is not inferior to the talented. Although he refuses to work with me, he says that he is behind me. He has great ambitions, and he can understand my current crisis...
…If you are really greedy for power, you will only have cleverness but no overall situation, and you will be scheming and doing many things, which will be tiring for yourself and others!”
Duguxin sighed again when he talked about this: "Although Longbian is also in a situation, it is only an arm of Tianfu after all. The big platform is placed in my place, which seems to be heavy but actually far away. The blood of the people in the town is gradually declining, and the newly built military talisman in Guanzhong, I
But there is no way to control it. I have no intention of competing for power in Guanzhong. The country has its responsibilities, but it is just a matter of fact. Daxingtai has a fundamental plan to weaken me! In order to survive and grow, I can't bear it. But a few days ago, he took advantage of his power to bully me and trapped me.
I'm in a dilemma, I went a little too far..."
As soon as the sensitive topic of the current situation came up, Yang Zhong became silent again. Even if he only had a private conversation with his old master, Dugu Xin, he would not make indiscriminate comments about it.
"Although Li Boshan has short teeth, he controls a lot of troops. In terms of planning, his position is light on power. He is a young man who has been deeply cultivated by the Taiwan government. He is also a good candidate to seize the old man's position in the coming year."
Dugu Xin's tone turned low, his eyes sparkled, and his drunken state subsided: "But, he is also a young man reserved by the late Grand Master for me. With such a son, why do I need to come to the Sixth Army in person? With this help, although I believe it,
We can live in peace. How can we miss such a good man?"
When Yang Zhong heard this, he opened his mouth, as if he had something to say and was unhappy, but in the end he swallowed his words.
Seeing his appearance, Dugu Xin couldn't help but laugh: "Do you think that even though this guy has a promising future, he can't help you in a short period of time, so it's not worth turning against the Taifu for him? You still don't know deeply.
Just now, he tried several times at the dinner table, and he has already plotted against you, do you believe it or not?"
When talking about himself, Yang Zhong was no longer silent, and said with some confusion: "I have very little contact with them both emotionally and in matters. How can I make plans?"
"He planned a plan for Beizhou, and the areas he reached spanned states and counties. Although he was brave and powerful, he was not intimidating. He may not be afraid of war, but frequent battles would inevitably lead to famine control, which was not in line with the plan of a deep camp, so he was quite
If you are thirsty, you can have a large general to control the border and scare the crowd. In the old days, there were still some favors, but now there is no good choice who can be as good as breathing. I saw you in my house, can you not be moved?"
"Li Xianqing is not inferior to me in bravery. Cui Shiyue also has a reputation for bravery, and we have a deep friendship with him."
After hearing this, Yang Zhong shook his head and said, I don't know whether he didn't agree with Dugu Xin's statement or Li Tai's plan.
"Li Xianqing is a native of Yuanzhou. He is powerful in his hometown and his kindness is even greater. They can work together for a short time, but if they benefit greatly, they will be suspicious. Cui Shiyue has a deep love for the court, and he is not a veteran of the town. That boy will not be alone.
On the other side."
Duguxin raised his hand and patted Yang Zhong's strong shoulder, and sighed: "I know you are diligent in your work and don't like distractions. But some things are inevitable after all. No matter whether that kid has this intention or not, but he still gives
I have an inspiration. You are far away in the wasteland, and your talented people are idle. After all, it is not a long-term solution. I may not be able to refuse this forced marriage, but if I can use this to bring you back to the inner state, it will not be called nothing.
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When Yang Zhong heard this, he fell silent again. His expression showed no obvious sadness, joy, or emotion, but just a hint of loneliness.
Dugu Xin was still talking to himself: "Before I go to Long, when I say goodbye to Daxingtai, I will finalize everything and you can wait patiently. If you want to work with me, you can carefully check this for me.
It is better not to express my feelings lightly at the moment. Otherwise, I will make a grudge against the imperial court and the Taiwanese government, and it will also hinder this son's future."
After hearing the words, Yang Zhong nodded, and after drinking a few drinks, he said to Dugu Xin: "The general will leave tomorrow, and I have no time to see my lord off. Please take care of your journey. I will keep Li Boshan's affairs in mind. If he really has something to say or do,
1. If you look down on the lady in the house, no matter what your plans are, please think again, my lord!"