The group of people left the city and headed north. As they were walking on the pontoon, Li Tai saw a large group of people stopping to rest in the ravine on the north bank of the Wei River.
At first glance, he already felt that this group of people seemed a little unusual. It was not until he crossed the pontoon bridge and got closer that he finally saw what was different.
Behind the thousands of men and horses on the river side of their team, there was an even larger team, all of which were camels carrying a lot of goods. The size of this camel group was so large that the border could not be seen at a glance, and it was impossible to count how many there were.
camel.
Seeing this scene in front of him, Li Tai couldn't help but be a little stunned. It was not that he had never seen the world before, but such a large group of camels had only been seen in some documentaries in later generations. This was the first time he had seen it in real life.
"These camels are all under the feudal government?"
Looking at those strong camels carrying a lot of cargo, Li Tai swallowed his saliva first, and then asked the state officials who were hurriedly arriving from the north bank.
After hearing the words, the official nodded and said: "The envoy from Xia Feng came to tell the camels that they can stay in the wild, but they must have a batch of food and drinking water provided by Fangcheng, and there is also a batch of materials sent to the state capital for acceptance.
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"Arrange it, arrange it quickly, don't let me wait for a long time!"
Li Tai said quickly after hearing this, staring at this huge team intently, feeling quite shocked in his heart.
Previously, Cai You, the son of Yuwen Taiqian, succeeded Li Xian as the governor of Yuanzhou. Therefore, although Li Xian went to Long this time to follow Duguxin's army to quell the Liangzhou rebellion, the only ones he could dispatch were not the state army, but his own troops and some former disciples.
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Even so, this group of people from Yuanzhou has already reached such a scale, which shows that the majesty of the Yuanzhou Tudi Emperor's hometown is really not exaggerated. No wonder Yu Wentai even raised his sons in Li Xian's family. At least this nutrition
It can definitely keep up.
Not to mention the various gimmicks that flashed in my mind before, just the power of people and horses that Li Xian has shown now. From now on, who will say that their Gaoping Li family is not the Longxi Li family, and who should Li Tai be anxious about? It is really too much.
So greedy!
When Li Tai and others came to the military formation where the Yuanzhou troops were temporarily stationed, a temporary tent had been set up in the military formation. After the state officials came in and reported their identities, soldiers hurriedly entered the camp to report.
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Not long after, several people walked out of the tent, led by a middle-aged man who was tall, but did not wear a hakama pleated military uniform. Instead, he wore a plain robe underneath and a dark cloak outside, walking in the procession.
There is a bit of incongruous elegance here and there.
"Uncle, the one in the front is the Duke of Xia. Although he is a stern man, he admires morality and upholds justice. He especially dislikes being treated with military etiquette."
Li Yunxin came up behind Li Tai, pointed to the people walking across the street and whispered to Li Tai. Then he took a few steps back and huddled directly among the state officials who were coming with him.
Li Tai handed the horse's bridle to his entourage and followed Li Yunxin's instructions. He saw that Li Xian was not only dressed like a Confucian scholar, but also had the rough and heroic aura of a military warrior. His sideburns were meticulously styled, even his chin.
The beards are trimmed very nicely.
In fact, not only Li Xian, but also Li Tai discovered a phenomenon very early on, that is, although most people with military background do not pay much attention to manners, those who really pay attention to these are seriously amazing.
For example, his father-in-law, Dugu Xin, and Nian Hua, who had been hanging around in the palace for a long time, including the Li Xian in front of him. Li Tai would take care of himself carefully when encountering important moments, but he would be very casual and busy at ordinary times.
Just be slovenly and occasionally feel ashamed in front of such people.
While he was still thinking in his mind, Li Xian and his subordinates had already arrived in front of him. He quickly gathered his thoughts and bowed with his fists, and at the same time said with a smile: "My Lord Feng came from afar to work hard. I am busy with chores in the house and I didn't have time to come to greet you immediately. Please also ask me.
Forgive me."
Li Xian did not answer immediately, but looked at Li Tai carefully up and down, and then bowed to Li Tai and said: "Please forgive me, Li Sanqi, I have been curious for a long time. I have been alone several times."
The letter tells me that relevant current opinions and public opinions have been endless in recent years, and they are all full of praise for Li Sanqi.
It's hard to believe what everyone said. Could it be that these people are trying to deceive me into staying in my hometown and being short-sighted, so they are arrogantly boasting about outstanding people who don't exist in the world, and are using this to laugh at my ignorance? I'll see Sanqi face to face today.
, I realized that the crowd was sincere and did not deceive me, and I was indeed ignorant. I regret that we could not have known each other earlier!"
Li Tai never denied his own excellence, and he was familiar with all kinds of praises, but Li Xian's praise was new, which made him feel complacent. He waved his hands repeatedly and said, "I am overly praised by you."
Sorry, I’m really ashamed of myself. There are many talented people in the world. I’m just lucky enough to meet you and receive such encouragement. I’m very excited and overjoyed.”
The two met and had a pleasant conversation, and the atmosphere was quite harmonious. However, Li Yunxin in the crowd behind could not believe his eyes. He took a closer look at Li Xian, who was smiling like a flower. He couldn't help but secretly doubt that this was the same person he was familiar with.
An old man with a serious smile? Or maybe this is Li Xian's true face. I haven't seen it before but I just don't deserve to see this smiling face.
Li Xian seemed to feel Li Yunxin's gaze, and looked past Li Tai to Li Yunxin behind him.
Just this glance caused most of the mental construction Li Yunxin had built for himself along the way to collapse. He hurriedly stepped out of the queue and bowed to Li Xian from a distance, muttering for a moment before saying in a weak voice that only he could hear clearly: "
I’ve met Duke Feng…”
Although Li Xian didn't hear Li Yunxin's voice, it could be seen from the shape of his mouth that he was clearly not calling him uncle. A strange color suddenly flashed in his eyes, and his eyes quickly moved around the two of them for a moment.
Li Taizi saw all this little action, but he didn't take the initiative to say anything. He just invited Li Xian to go to Fangcheng to rest, and ordered his subordinate state officials to quickly arrange for Yuanzhou troops to camp.
Li Xianxian stood aside with a smile and said nothing. When Li Tai finished his instructions and was about to walk to Fangcheng, he raised his finger and pointed at Li Yunxin and waved him over. He raised his hand and patted Li Yunxin's shoulder with a smile.
Said: "The military in Longbian is busy now, and Anu is not in charge of preparing troops for war. How did he come here?"
When Li Yunxin heard this, he suddenly looked embarrassed and worried, and Qi Qi Ai didn't know how to answer.
Li Tai saw that this guy was so forced by Li Xian's prestige, so he laughed again and said: "I was ordered to go to Long this time. The order was rushed and I had no time to recall the subordinates in Beizhou, so I visited the countryside to recruit talented relatives.
Members listen and use it.”
Hearing what Li Tai said, Li Xian suddenly showed admiration again, and slapped Li Yunxin on the shoulder harder. Regardless of the fact that the guy was already grinning from being slapped, he just said to Li Tai: "Li Sanqi really has a sharp eye.
, although there are many talented people in Longbian, this disciple is also one of the best among all talents. If he could have received help early, he would never have been silent in his hometown until now. But he knows that he is lucky to meet him. I don’t know how many more there are in the world.
The talented person is wasting his time in the countryside!"
Li Tai could hear some emotion in Li Xian's words, so he pointed at Li Yunxin and said with a smile: "You must remember the teachings of the elders. If you have ambitions, you should not be afraid of age. You can still make achievements if you have a gray head. It is unfortunate if your talents are not met with sincerity, but if you live up to your expectations, you can live up to your expectations."
If you encounter it, then death is not a pity!"
Although Li Yunxin was a powerful figure in the village, he lacked the qualifications to be arrogant in front of these two people. After hearing the words, he just nodded his head in agreement, not daring to care whether the words contained a gun or a stick.
Li Tai did not let this guy continue to suffer any more. After entering Fangcheng, he waved his hand and ordered him to assist the state officials in preparing for the banquet, while he sat with Li Xian in the central hall of Fangcheng Governor's Mansion.
When the two first met, the atmosphere was acceptable. Although they were strangers to each other, they still had a relationship with Li Mu, and Li Xian also made up his mind to show his kindness to Li Tai.
But when he saw that the people of the Li clan in Longxi, his hometown, had been recovered by Li Tai and were still distant from him, Li Xian felt a little unhappy and the atmosphere became a little awkward.
Li Tai also learned from Li Yunxin that the Li Xian family has provided various financial aid to the Li clan members in Longxi, this township in recent years. It can be said that they give things when they are in need and take advantage of opportunities when they are in need. They are simply getting along as a family.
Some older people may still be a little stubborn, but young people including Li Yunxin have long regarded Li Xian as a real clan elder, because Li Xian not only funded their growth and life, but also arranged various opportunities and promotions for them.
In some aspects, their future is more comprehensive than that of their direct elders.
Not to mention these young men in the countryside, even Li Tai himself was very grateful when he mentioned He Basheng who took good care of him during his humble growth period. That is to say, He Basheng didn't want to change his surname to Li, otherwise Li Tai would have to pick him up all night long.
He Basheng was written in the genealogy.
But his current situation with Gaoping's Li family is like a siege. The powerful local soldiers want to be ranked among the top families of the world, but he dreams of wiping out these local powerful people with strong local capital.
There is no irreconcilable conflict in the interest demands between the two parties. Instead, they complement each other's needs. However, they still need a just-right opportunity to achieve an intimate alliance.
Both parties slowly sipped the buttermilk from the pottery bowls. After a while, Li Tai stood up and bowed to Li Xianshen.
When Li Xian saw this, he got up from the table, looked at Li Taifa and asked, "What is Li Sanqi doing?"
"I would like to express my gratitude to the Duke of Feng for his care and protection for the people in the village over the years. I feel ashamed to say it. I also inquired about the situation in the village after the town came to town, and found out that the family members in the village have suffered from evil and distress in recent years.
It takes effort to get relief. Over the years, even small favors can accumulate into great favors, not to mention..."
Before Li Tai finished speaking, Li Xian's face darkened, he rolled his sleeves and said sideways: "If Li Sanqi is mocking me for cheating on me, then there is no need. There is no natural barrier between Longyou and Gaoping, and I am with the people of this village.
Those who are in harmony with each other's feelings and righteousness are better than others, and what they say to each other does not need to be false to what others say!"
When Li Tai saw Li Xian's reaction so fiercely, he laughed dumbly and sighed: "Although we have just met each other now, if the Lord Feng knew me from Duke Wu'an, he should know that I am not a stubborn person.
This thank you was also made out of emotion. I recently decided on an old rural grievance involving my clan. I thought I was serving the public fairly, and I also relied on my official position to convince the public. However, I did not expect that when it was actually implemented, it still failed.
There are many difficulties. Therefore, I feel that it is not an easy task for Xia Feng Gong to take meticulous care of all clan members in the past few years."
When Li Xian heard this, his expression calmed down slightly, and then he frowned and said, "What Li Sanqi said was about crossing the Magou? I also heard about it during my trip. This matter has indeed troubled everyone here for a long time.
, I didn’t expect that Li San would skillfully resolve it not long after riding into Long. Everyone on the way heard and heard praises. Is there any unresolved feelings? Is it the Di Hu Quan who repeatedly forewords? "
Seeing that Li Xian was so concerned about this matter, Li Tai stopped trying to keep it secret, and simply explained how he was going it alone when a group of powerful people in the country, led by the wealthy chief Lu Fuhu, violated his plan and left the state capital.
After listening to this, Li Xian was silent for a moment, and then sighed: "Forgetting one's righteousness for profit, being capricious, and short-sighted are commonplace in this country. I know what Li Sanqi is in trouble for. Since you can
It is not difficult to think of plans to punish these villagers who violate the previous instructions, but if they are punished by officials, it may affect the current military affairs. If they are counterattacked by the forces of the countryside, it will not be easy enough."
When Li Tai heard Li Xian explain his situation and thoughts so clearly, he couldn't help but sigh that he was indeed a Gaoping tycoon who could still steer the ship steadily in this chaotic world and lead the entire family to a steady rise. This Li Xian can indeed be called
He is a sober person in the world, not as easy to fool as Li Mu.
"Yes, I hope that the Duke can come forward to punish a few stubborn countrymen."
The words have been made so clear. If Li Tairuo is not honest, it will appear that he has ulterior motives. He simply said: "No matter what the situation was in the past, the situation in Qinlong Township today is unacceptable! We will conquer Liangzhou in this battle. If we win, we will discuss it."
The road is smooth and the benefits are tempting. If the hearts of the people are divided, evil will be everywhere. If the victory is not won, the army will need to be reorganized to fight again. It is even more necessary to unify the local sentiments and recruit local braves to achieve long-term military power!"
When Li Xian heard this, his face couldn't help but light up again. He looked at Li Tai and said seriously: "Xianqing's character has never been strong. Although he was taught by his parents, he was often unruly, but he worked with Li Sanqi.
He could get along well with me, and he wrote extensively about Sanqi's wisdom and wisdom, so he told me to ask for more advice.
Now what everyone involved in the matter has seen and thought is limited to the current war, and even the Taiwan government's instructions have not been followed up, but Li Sanqi's plan has already reached this far, which is really admirable!"
This compliment was no longer the simple and polite compliment it had been before, and there was a high probability that Li Xian himself had similar plans and ideas. Seeing that he carried a large amount of camel transport capacity, it was obvious that he had plans for Hexi Guazhou.
"Don't worry, Li Sanqi. Not to mention that this matter is deeply involved in the village disciples. Even if there is no such reason, just based on the friendship between Xianqing and Li Sanqi, since you have complained to me, I will never refuse.
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After some compliments, Li Xian solemnly expressed his position. He even stood up and said in a vigorous and vigorous manner: "This matter does not need to disturb too many people. I will directly lead my close followers to the hometown to kill the Di slave Lu Fuhu first."
Capture them, overwhelm the masses in one fell swoop, and then let Li Sanqi clean up the aftermath."
Seeing Li Xian being so active, Li Tai couldn't help but feel happy. He didn't believe that it was because of Li Mu's face. It was obvious that his suggestion to let Li Xian intervene in this matter was exactly what he wanted.
First of all, with this incident, he can get closer and demonstrate his close relationship with the Li family in Longxi. After all, without this relationship, he is not even qualified to intervene. Now that Li Tai has taken the initiative to invite him to intervene, then Li Tai
Of course, they must also be responsible for endorsing their actions.
But this is not the point. The important thing is that Li Tai said that no matter the victory or defeat in the Liangzhou battle, it will bring great changes to the situation in Longyou. Li Xian must also want to actively interact with powerful forces like Longyou.
But as a crony of Daxingtai, it was not easy for him to blatantly interfere in Longyou's rural affairs. Duguxin was not a fool, so how could he allow him to come and go as he pleased in his base camp? Before, he could only rely on the Li family of Longxi
This pretense is only a side effect, but there is no actual progress.
But now that Li Tai took the initiative to open an opening for him, of course he had to seize the opportunity to gain a sense of presence. He was even a little worried that this was because Li Tai made such a decision because he did not have a deep understanding of the situation here.
, if you understand the stakes involved, you probably won’t lead the wolf into the house. You’re worried that things will take a turn, and you’ll have to do it without even having time to eat.
Of course, Li Tai would not worry that it would be easy to invite gods but difficult to send them away. Li Xian's influence would be like swimming in a catfish. Although it would break the seemingly calm balance that Dugu Xin had always maintained, it would also breed misunderstandings.
More opportunities will come out.
Getting ready to do something, Li Xian stopped dressing up in the same robes and cloaks as before, and first gathered his cronies outside the Governor's Mansion, while he borrowed a room and changed into a pair of hakama pleated light armor.
Li Tai was worried that he would not be able to find the target accurately when he first arrived, so he brought Li Yunxin over and asked him to accompany him as a guide.
When he heard that Li Xian and Li Tai had joined forces and took the initiative to stand up for the interests of their village, Li Yunxin was overjoyed. He knew that the two men had already discussed all the issues and reached a consensus, so he quickly said loudly: "Uncle, please don't worry, Zhuo
Sun will definitely lead uncle to round up the people!"
Li Xian was waiting for the saddle to be mounted. When he heard Li Yunxin calling Li Tai, his feet suddenly slipped. He dismounted and hit the saddle directly. He quickly stood up and got back on the horse. He glanced at Li who was smiling and waving to see him off.
Tai, then turned back expressionlessly, rode the horse for a distance, then raised his hand to rub his chin, and asked Li Yunxin in a deep voice: "Anu wants to call Li Boshan uncle? Where does this generation sequence start?