In the evening, Yu Wentai returned to Taifu. The joy that the good news from Beizhou had brought to his heart had already faded. He was not angry because Zhao Gui pretended to be sick and suffered a miserable death. He just felt a little tired. So he went
He did not return to the direct hall to attend to matters, but went straight back to the inner house.
Not long after returning home and sitting down, several people posted messages asking for a visit, either because of the good news coming from Beizhou, or because they heard the news that Zhao Gui was suffering from a serious illness. The two news appeared on the same day, but they gave people different feelings.
It's completely different.
Yu Wentai was not in a happy mood to meet outsiders at the moment. He asked all the members to meet him in person tomorrow, but only allowed his nephew Yu Wenhu and several other nephews to come into the house to have dinner with him.
After several people sat down in the hall and exchanged glances, He Lanxiang, the most mature and solemn man who had already started to take charge of the government, took the lead and said: "Uncle, I heard that there is another good news in Beizhou, and Hua Zhenggong and others are breaking the border again.
The thief Hu Jukou?"
Speaking of this matter, Yu Wentai's eyebrows relaxed a little, and he said with a smile: "It was the urgent report from Li Xianqing that he received during the White Water Parade. At that time, Li Boshan took the initiative to ask for permission to send his troops north. Li Xianqing attacked rashly without distinguishing the true nature of the thieves.
After being trapped, he was trapped in the state city. Fortunately, he was rescued in time by Li Boshan. He defeated the bandit army outside the city and then chased him all the way north. Xiazhou Yonggui also sent out all the state soldiers to respond, which greatly defeated the bandit Hu Jiyan!"
Yu Chigang, who was at the table, heard Yu Wentai's tone of praise for Li Tai, as if his talents were the key to victory in this battle. He felt a little unhappy and couldn't help but said: "The troops from all the states have gathered together for this battle.
All soldiers know that soldiers are good at fighting, and the one they attacked was Buluojihu, who was not known for his strength. Li Boshan, a young general, might be able to work hard and show off his efforts, but if he was said to be decisively defeated, I would not believe it at all.
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Next to him, Yu Chijiong heard that his brother's tone was a little excited and his meaning was a little explicit. Worried about offending Da Xingtai, he frowned and scolded: "A war happened in a remote Huhuang territory. How can anyone outside the incident do it?"
How can we make such judgments lightly when we know all the details inside? When the large group of troops enters the house and the detailed battle report is presented, the matter will become apparent. If there is someone who really wants to interfere with the situation because of the remote location, how can we be so lenient?"
Yu Wentai listened to their brothers singing in harmony, but his expression did not change significantly. After a moment of silence, he suddenly sighed, and then said with regret: "Li Boshan, a young hero, has both civil and military skills. He is really talented and talented. Even some narrow-minded old people
Everything is afraid of losing its power, and of course it is inevitable to be jealous and ostracized by the same kind who come after you. But even if it is just a friendly look on the face, if it can be maintained, it should be maintained, otherwise it will cause my family to make ridicule that is already intolerable. "
When several people heard this, their expressions shivered, and they nodded hurriedly. Especially Yu Chigang, who was the first to open this topic, his eyes rolled around and wanted to explain again, but under the hint of the eyes of the other people
, I was also worried that if I spoke too much, I would make a mistake, so I never dared to speak carelessly again.
When the dinner officially started, Yu Wentai invited his children to eat together, and specially called the fifth daughter to his table. After looking up and down, he sighed with regret: "After all, it's...
You little girl's blessings are not deep enough, and you have missed all the thoughts that you have put in for you."
The little girl was not too old. Facing the majestic Aye, she just timidly lowered her head and pinched her skirt. She had no idea what Aye was talking about and did not dare to answer.
But after hearing Yu Wentai's meaningful words, several other elderly people at the table had some obvious changes in their expressions. In order to hide the smile at the corner of his mouth, Yu Chigang hurriedly raised his glass to cover it up.
Yu Wenhu, who had not spoken much since he sat down, now had a bit of joy in his eyes, but he was not in a hurry to speak. During the meal, while he was pouring wine for Yu Wentai in front of him, Yu Wenhu took advantage of the opportunity to whisper.
Asked: "Uncle, Mr. Zhongshan's condition..."
Before he finished speaking, the wine glass in Yuwentai's hand was placed directly on the table, and most of the wine that had just been filled in the glass overflowed. Seeing that Yuwenhu looked a little frightened, he suppressed the irritability in his heart and waved his hand: "No.
Just do your thing, the old soldier is teasing me!"
The unhappiness in his heart was stirred up again by Yuwenhu's questions. Yuwentai immediately lost his appetite, threw his chopsticks on the table, and drank several glasses of wine one after another.
Seeing this, everyone in the banquet did not dare to indulge in a big meal. Yu Wenhu and others did not dare to speak rashly. Yu Wentai's eldest son, Yu Wenyu, quickly avoided the table and stood up to stop the sudden change in the atmosphere.
The brothers and sisters, who were immersed in eating and drinking, led a few little beans to bow to their father and say goodbye before leaving.
"Tongwantu is becoming more and more like the head of the household!"
In order to ease the awkward atmosphere, Yu Wenhu pointed at Yu Wenyu's back and praised him with a smile.
Although Yu Wentai felt a little angry, his expression softened a bit after hearing this, and he nodded and said: "This boy does not have the demeanor of a soldier, but if we say that he is a senior in the household, he is still far behind.
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After saying this, he no longer worried about his mood, and turned to Yu Wenhu and said: "In a few days, you will go to Zhao Yuangui's residence with the book and summon his young son to study in the government together.
Mr. Li and the children of the Yu family are classmates."
When Yu Wenhu heard this, he guessed that the rumor that Zhao Gui was critically ill was probably because the old boy was pretending to be ill and using old feelings to coerce his uncle, and he couldn't help but feel a little angry.
Although he was not happy that Li Tai became his son-in-law, and even secretly communicated with Zhao Gui to prevent this from happening, Zhao Gui's pampering and arrogance also made him feel very unhappy, so he also
He didn't bother to explain that Young Master Zhao Gui was already studying in a private school, but he knew that there was going to be one more boy coming to sign in at his place.
He Lanxiang opened the military affairs department and had a deeper understanding of military aircraft affairs, so he could better understand why Yu Wentai made such a decision.
He stood up, lowered his head in shame and said: "After all, the juniors are still short of talent and can't be put to good use in the country. I am still trapped by these old and bad feelings, and my mood cannot be long."
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"You have done a good job, very good. When I was your age... well, I was more prosperous than you are now. That is also the situation. If you want to make me my old friend in a short time,
To replace all old good things is to underestimate the merits and wisdom of our predecessors."
After hearing this, Yu Wentai waved his hand and motioned He Lanxiang to sit down first. He proudly showed off his youth and strength, and then said with emotion: "Zhao Yuangui is not known for his bravery, but he can
The people of Harmony may be a little arrogant now, but in the early years they had considerable integrity and moral integrity, and everyone was happy to follow him. So when Qingshui Gong was killed, he was able to control the public sentiment and set the trend for me.
Although this is not that time, how could we be today without that time? I should treat him well both in love and in matters. If I cannot tolerate this kind of thing, how can those who come after me believe it without doubt?"
His words were not meant to be addressed to the juniors present, but rather to explain themselves. The so-called "never forget the original intention" is a bit pretentious for a hegemon, whether it is for internal unity and stability, or for continued borrowing.
Even with Zhao Gui's influence and appeal among the old Wuchuan troops, he had to make such a decision.
Zhao Gui's pretense this time actually reminded Yu Wentai that with the development of the power itself, his attention and reliance on these Wuchuan Township Party members are indeed not as good as in the early years. Even Yu Wentai like Zhao Gui
There was always a secret suspicion and a sense of urgency.
Putting aside the appointment of various officials and nobles, in terms of the marriage of children, which is the most important thing that reflects the depth of friendship, it is a matter of course that Yuwentai's eldest daughter is suitable for the emperor's sect, and then she married Li Yuan, a confidant.
Then Li Bi and Yu Jin, none of them were old friends of the Wuchuan Township Party.
If he had followed his original idea of marrying Li Tai, the direct descendant of the Li family in Longxi, not to mention what other parties would think, at least the mentality of these Wuchuan party members would be a little unbalanced. Although everyone has a deep relationship, there is no need to publicize it too deliberately.
But at least it must be late but not too far away!
After the Battle of Mangshan in the ninth year of Datong, Yuwentai's most important concern was to restore the army and combat effectiveness as soon as possible, and other matters were not considered a focus for the time being.
With such a mentality, when Li Boshan, a young man, first appeared in his sight, he proposed a military and political framework that he had been planning for a long time.
At the beginning, he thought he should be a young man from an aristocratic family who was proud of his family background and was fond of talking about military affairs and making nonsense. But then, every step he made and acted, almost scratched Yu Wentai's itch, and he cooperated just right.
The pace of recruiting Guan Longhao's Youxiang Regiment gave Yu Wentai a faint sense of ideological compatibility, which was sometimes even stronger than when interacting with Su Chuo.
It is precisely because of this sense of compatibility that Yu Wentai pays more attention to Li Tai. Although this boy has limited qualifications and achievements, he has an inexplicable certainty that this boy will definitely shine in the Kansai he rules.
The fate between people is very wonderful. Yu Wentai wanted to adopt Li Tai as his son-in-law, so that he ignored some situations because of this idea.
For example, although the process of this grand parade went very smoothly, and the troops who had been trained for three years gradually became a strong army, a problem arose, that is, this group of Han heroes accounted for the largest proportion of the army.
With a proportion of the army, will they wholeheartedly support the hegemonic regime of Yuwentai like the previous Xianbei troops?
There is no turning back. Yu Wentai will not give up the pace of reorganizing the army because of such worries, but it is urgent to strengthen the overall control of the army. It is necessary to pass some decrees and means to strengthen the right of Guan Longhao who serves as middle and lower-level generals.
Recognition and support for its hegemonic regime.
Before this goal is achieved, of course, we still have to rely on those old personnel structures and relationships to control and balance Guan Longhaoyou, who is becoming more and more powerful.
With such a plan in his mind, Yu Wentai still felt a little regretful, but he was no longer as angry as before. Seeing that it was getting late, he waved his hands and dismissed everyone in disinterest. When he was about to go to bed, he suddenly chatted with a young man.
Crazy, he directly summoned several concubines to sleep here.