Dugu Xin wears a black hakama pleat and a large fur robe on the outside. He is still as graceful as ever. No matter where he is, he will become the focus of attention, making people feel dwarfed by him.
Aside from the wine-stained soup stains on his robe and his slightly embarrassed appearance, Li Tai was the only one among the guests in the hall who could match Dugu Xin in terms of manners. But at this moment, he did not feel proud of it, but hoped that he
Be ordinary and don't get noticed by Dugu Xin.
Dugu Xin indeed did not pay more attention to Li Tai, at least not on the surface. Surrounded by the welcome of everyone, he went straight to the central hall. While the master was out to greet the distinguished guests, the servants in the mansion had already packed up and rearranged the banquet.
Since Dugu Xin was present, it was naturally not Li Tailai's turn to take the guest of honor seat. He gave up his seat and sat under Dugu Xin.
After Dugu Xin took a look at the decoration in the hall, he still couldn't hold himself back and glanced at Li Tai meaningfully.
Li Tai was caught on such an occasion, and it was inevitable that he had a guilty conscience. Without waiting for the host to say a toast, he took the initiative to fill the wine glass on Dugu Xin's desk with wine, and said with a respectful face: "Dugu Kaifu is in charge of the western border.
, The hard work is rewarded, and I use this glass of wine to comfort myself from the fatigue of the journey."
Although Dugu Xin was a little unhappy with Li Tai, he did not deny him face in front of everyone. He picked up the wine glass and drank it in one gulp, then pointed at him and said: "Since we know that the elders work hard, the younger generation should work harder."
"It's better to share the affairs of the state outside, maintain the family's finances at home, and feast in gorgeous halls."
When Li Tai heard this, he naturally did not dare to say anything more and nodded in agreement.
Next to him, Yu Wenhu was a little dissatisfied with Dugu Xin's tone of relying on his old age, so he defended Li Tailai: "The Duke of Hanoi has lived in Longyou for a long time, and it is difficult to know the state affairs in time. Boshan is not a idle young man who has nothing to do. A few months ago, he joined forces with several generals in Beizhou
He defeated tens of thousands of thieves and returned home to discuss his merits. I am honored to invite him into my home and make my hall shine!"
Thank you so much!
Hearing Yu Wenhu's enthusiastic defense of him, Li Tai saw that Dugu Xin's expression became a little unnatural, and he quickly said: "It was all up to a few envoys to take care of everything, and I was just lucky enough to do it. Brother Sabao
It is really disrespectful to invite and entertain people warmly, but I am embarrassed to attend and bother you. Unexpectedly, I am lucky enough to meet Dugu Kaifu here, and to be able to listen to the teachings up close, this trip is even more worthwhile!"
When Dugu Xin heard this, his expression improved slightly, and he said to Li Tai: "Although I am in Long, I have heard about the past. It is indeed a wonderful victory. Don't underestimate yourself because of your age.
How many of them can achieve the same level of deeds? But there is no need to be proud of it. Your talents and talents are already superior to those of ordinary people. Even if you have any impressive deeds, it is natural. You should not put ordinary people's standards on yourself!"
Li Tai blushed a little when he praised Dugu Xin, but he also secretly breathed a sigh of relief. His father-in-law was still very optimistic about him and was not angry because he didn't go out of town to greet him during the blind date today.
But having said that, he really didn't know that Dugu Xin was returning to Beijing today. Perhaps because the situation in Longbian and Hexi was a bit delicate, Dugu Xin's whereabouts were kept secret and his relatives and friends in Beijing were not informed in advance.
Not only Li Tai was curious about the situation in Longxi, but as Duguxin sat down and the topic opened up, Yuchi Jiong, He Lanxiang and others couldn't help but ask about the situation in Longxi.
Although they are all Yu Wentai's nephews, and can gain high status by virtue of their status, they are also full of ambitions, and they are not ordinary wealthy men who like to idle and indolent. Especially after seeing what Li Tai did in Beizhou, and they
But he was a little idle, and in his heart he was looking forward to going to the frontier to make contributions.
Naturally, Duguxin would not publicize military and political secrets at will. He only said that although there were some personnel disturbances in Longbian, they were all within control. This time, he returned to Beijing to discuss and finalize a stable and comprehensive personnel plan.
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After some small talk, time passed quickly. Due to Dugu Xin's control and guidance of the topic, the original intention of this banquet was never mentioned again.
This also made Li Tai a little depressed. Although it was embarrassing to meet his father-in-law on a blind date, if he could simply refuse in front of Dugu Xin, he could save a certain amount of impression points and avoid further fermentation and entanglement.
But everyone stopped talking about it. If he took the initiative to bring it up, he would be looking for trouble. He could only secretly blame Won Hyo-Nori and others for having such a passive attitude. You deserved not to be able to get me!
Finally, Dugu Xin stood up to say goodbye, and Li Tai stood up in a hurry, not daring to stay alone any longer, so he left Yuwen Hu's house with Dugu Xin.
"A few of you are also at the table and taking a closer look. You should know that Li Boshan is indeed a handsome young man worthy of the reputation of the times. It would be a pity to miss such a good man!"
After seeing off the two of them, Yuwen Hu returned to the hall and looked at his uncles and said.
Although Dugu Xin arrived to interrupt, the Yuan family members also fully observed Li Tai. When they heard what Yu Wenhu said, they all nodded in agreement, and they were indeed not dissatisfied.
Hearing several uncles praising him for being easy to introduce, Yu Wenhu also laughed with satisfaction and said: "Since there is no objection, I will invite Boshan to be a guest someday, and also invite a few guests to the table to present this meeting."
I would like to formally inform you of my feelings. If we are in good terms with each other, we can carry out various rituals after the new year!"
Not to mention that Yu Wenhu was delighted with the success of the matchmaking. After Li Tai left his house, he immediately cheered up and carefully followed Dugu Xin on his horse, not daring to speak rashly.
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Dugu Xin also has a house in Beijing, which is not too far away from Yuwen Hu's house. After walking on the street for more than half a quarter of an hour, the group came to the house where Dugu Xin's house is located. There were already a group of generals waiting here to welcome them.
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It wasn't until Dugu Xin waved them away and saw these people go back to their respective places that Li Tai discovered that the entire residential area was occupied by Dugu Xin's subordinates, who guarded the mansion.
Although there is no owner living in this mansion all year round, it is well-kept inside and out. Although the halls are not extremely luxurious, they are comfortable and livable. The servants have already lit the lamps and the earth dragon fire tunnel for heating.
Make this hall bright and warm.
After entering the hall, Duguxin first signaled Li Tai to sit down, and then he went straight into the inner room and changed into a light and comfortable Yanju robe. When he returned to the hall, he saw Li Tai was looking at the layout of the hall, and then
He smiled and said: "This mansion was not given by the imperial court. I will add a bride's dowry in the coming year for you and the newlyweds to stay in Beijing temporarily."
Li Tai was overjoyed to hear that his father-in-law was so generous. They were talking about a dowry for his daughter. He couldn't refuse on his wife's behalf, but he didn't bother to ask the generals around the mansion and them.
Should the house and residence be added to the dowry?
Anyway, he himself feels that this should be the right thing to do, otherwise the father-in-law would not be open enough in this matter. He is now considered a moderate person, and a mere big house in Beijing will not make him get carried away.
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"Today Yuwen Sabao invites me..."
After pondering for a while, he decided to take the initiative to confess and admit his mistake, but as soon as he opened his mouth, he was interrupted by Dugu Xin waving his hand.
"I can't blame you entirely for this matter. A good relationship with a good person will inevitably attract public attention. Blindly avoiding and rejecting it will make people feel lonely and lonely."
Hearing that his father-in-law was so considerate of him, Li Tai was moved and nodded repeatedly. He didn't dare to take advantage of him and act like a good boy, so he quickly expressed his position and said: "I will inevitably have some words and deeds that Meng Lang doesn't know how to restrain. I will pay more attention to it in the future.
, to avoid this kind of misunderstanding from happening again. Even if the elders are considerate and don’t blame me, it really makes me feel ashamed that they came to my rescue without having time to rest after a long journey to Beijing.”
He was actually a little strange in his heart. He only noticed and confirmed this matter when he arrived at Yuwenhu's house. Duguxin and Yuwenhu had no friendship, so they visited before they even had time to return home. How did he know about this matter?
of?
Dugu Xin could hear the inquiring meaning in Li Tai's words, and did not hide it. He answered directly: "Helan Shengle visited Heba Bohua before, and once said that Yuwen Sa had this intention. That stupid lady is deeply infatuated, and I didn't know
After this incident, I was in a hurry and took my servant to the west to complain to me. I was worried that you would not be able to resolve this dispute on your own, so I made a quick trip to Beijing in advance."
After hearing these twists and turns, Li Tai was actually a little flattered. This feeling of being noticed is really not bad.
Dugu Xin was in a high position, and his parents and family would just leave him in the east. He would never change his itinerary and plans casually just for the sake of the love between his children. The reason why he did this was obviously because he valued himself.
When the servant brought the sobering soup, the father-in-law and his son-in-law continued their conversation while sipping lightly.
Duguxin asked carefully about the previous battle in northern Shaanxi. When he heard that Yang Zhong rushed thousands of miles to the battlefield just because of a letter from Li Tai, he said with pride: "This is what he will do."
What he did was done with a strong commitment to justice and no fear of danger. It’s rare that you lived up to his promise of friendship and were able to seize the opportunity to work together for prosperity!
I have been wandering in the world for many years, and although I have not accumulated any solid and profound achievements for the younger generation, I am no less than a person of mutual help. If you can take over these things, you will definitely benefit a lot!"
Of course, Li Tai believed that Dugu Xin's network resources were really a great treasure that he could covet. As long as these potentials were fully exploited, he could even create a powerful empire for a while!
The atmosphere of the ensuing conversation was very harmonious. In addition to some of his personnel arrangements in northern Shaanxi, Li Tai also told Dugu Xin about some recent personnel changes in Bafu and his own understanding, and Dugu Xin also gave some comments and supplements.
The slight embarrassment caused by the previous incident gradually faded away in this atmosphere of harmony between father and son-in-law.
But when talking about Li Tai's recent changes in official status, Dugu Xin's face became serious. He looked at Li Tai and said seriously: "What do you think Daxingtai's intention is in appointing you, and is it good or bad for you?
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Li Tai was stunned when he heard this question. This was the most obvious arrangement for promotion based on merit. He had a very happy life during this period. As long as the Yuanqiu matter was officially over, there would definitely be another significant change in the official rank.
Promotion. What do you mean by Dugu Xin? Is this some kind of sugar-coated bullet that harbors evil intentions?
Duguxin saw that Li Tai was a little confused, so he sighed and said: "The city of Daxingtai is deep, and its chest is full of thorns. Every move has its own hidden meaning. Even if you are extremely intelligent, you will suffer if you are not careful.
He seizes his will and becomes a pawn in his hands..."
Such a negative comment can be said to be very negative. Although Li Tai knew that Dugu Xin had not given up the idea of having a fight with Daxingtai, this was the first time he heard such an explicit negative comment from Dugu Xin.
For a moment, he couldn't help but become nervous. After pondering for a while, he shook his head and said, "I'm really a little slow here, and I can't figure out what the malice is..."
"Officials and honors are the envy of everyone. Regardless of how important they are, you need to be careful in how you use them. Once the award is biased towards the truth, evil feelings and slander will inevitably breed. With your current qualifications and experience, it may not mean that the higher the position, the better.
, if the foundation is not solid enough, it will be difficult to withstand the devastation of instability. I have a career plan to serve the country loyally, and there is really no need to rush for promotion based on favors and luck!"
Dugu Xin said sternly: "What's more, if you have offended Zhao Yuangui, it is inevitable that a group of villagers who share their friendship will be hostile to you. Daxingtai promoted you at this point, and it is really ulterior motives to trap you.
As long as I stay within his grace, I'm afraid I won't be able to manage the actual affairs as calmly as before. I'll be too vain and my foundation will be weakened. Once I'm jealous and disturbed again, my situation will definitely not be good!"
When Li Tai heard this, he couldn't help but take a breath, but Dugu Xin didn't think so far.
Seeing the change in his expression, Dugu Xin must have heard the change in his heart, so he did not continue to elaborate further, but patted his shoulder and comforted him: "Now there is still room for redemption, so you will stay here today. Treat me.
Tomorrow, after paying homage to His Majesty the Emperor and Daxingtai, I will discuss the remedy in detail when I return home."
After Li Tai stood up and went to rest worriedly, Dugu Xin's expression changed again, and he murmured: "My son-in-law has me to plan his future. Black Otter is really uneasy about his special favor.