Linghu Yanbao is in his early thirties, not even forty years old. He is not particularly tall, but has broad shoulders and long arms, which makes him very eye-catching.
When the state officials introduced him into the hall, he first raised his head and glanced at Li Tai, then quickly lowered his head and bowed in front of Li Tai's table with a big salute: "Your servant, Ling Hu Yan, pays homage to your husband. Although I have not yet been able to live in my motherland, I am still deeply grateful for its legacy. I am honored to pay homage to you here before your husband. He is a man of unparalleled elegance, and I am deeply honored."
Although the Li family controls Longxi, Li Tai's branch originated in Hexi. The Xiliang regime established by Xiliang Taizu Li Hao was based on Dunhuang. Although the capital was later moved to Jiuquan, Dunhuang has always been It is the core area ruled by the Xiliang regime.
Xiliang itself was a separatist regime composed of a coalition of local large families, with the Han people in Hexi as the main body. The Linghu family of Dunhuang was also an important vassal of the Xiliang regime.
After Xiliang perished in the confrontation with Northern Liang, Li Tai's great ancestor Li Bao established a regime in exile. After Northern Liang was defeated by the Northern Wei Dynasty, he returned to his hometown of Dunhuang. He paid homage to the Northern Wei Dynasty and was named the Duke of Dunhuang. Soon after, he was called to settle in Pingliang, the capital of the Northern Wei Dynasty. Later, he integrated into the Shandong gentry under the leadership of Li Bao's youngest son, Li Chong, and became the Longxi Li family, one of the most famous families in the world.
Judging from this level of origin, it is reasonable for Linghu Yanbao to meet Li Tai as a disciple. But the problem is that Xiliang has been destroyed for so many years, and hundreds of years have passed since Li Bao left Dunhuang. How much restraint can such an ancient relationship between monarch and ministers, buried in sand and covered with soil, exert on people?
Of course, the origins of these stories can also bring them closer to each other. At least they will have more psychological identification than ordinary people. However, Linghu Yanbao regarded himself as a servant when they first met. He lowered his attitude so low that it still made people feel uncomfortable. Li Tai was quite surprised.
Take him for example. Although he is quite unfamiliar with the Li clan in Longxi, he still feels some psychological closeness to him, and he recognized Li Yunxin as his eldest grandson. But if Li Yunxin came up and said that you are the grandson based on seniority, , then he still admits it! Decant
The Linghu family of Dunhuang is certainly not an ordinary family. It is known as the crown of the Western Land. Moreover, during the series of riots in Guazhou that just passed, Linghu Yanbao's performance was worthy of such an evaluation. If not for his hard work, It is impossible to calm down the situation in Guazhou right now.
Although he was quite suspicious in his heart, Li Tai did not dare to be too trusting. He really regarded himself as the master of the other party. He quickly stood up from the table, went down to the hall to help Linghu Yanbao up, looked at the other party and said with a smile: "The world has changed. As time has passed, it is a great pleasure to meet people from my hometown.
The general and I are both newcomers in this world. There is no need to dwell on the past, and it is better to make friends in the present. The general's heroic deeds are not limited to Hexi, but are also famous in Longyou. I also feel very honored and look forward to meeting the general. !”
Linghu Yanbao stood up, but waited until Li Tai returned to the table and sat down, then he sat down, still with a humble smile on his face, and clasped his fists at Li Tai and said: "Some deeds are not worth mentioning, only serving righteousness and defending the law" My ambitions stem from the teachings of my motherland and I dare not be humble or demeaning.
I know that today's visit is quite imprudent, but I can't restrain my desire to see my husband. The former met Ambassador Han Shizhong and his party outside Yumen Pass. When I asked for advice, I heard many stories about Lang Jun's virtuous voice, and I was already filled with admiration. This time I received the imperial edict. When I entered the country, I wanted to follow my husband, but for fear of being lost on the way, I had to travel day and night..."
Li Tai knew that his current reputation and influence were not enough to radiate to the Hexi area, and his ancestral connections alone were not enough to make the other party make such a humble gesture.
As the saying goes, if you treat others with courtesy, you must ask for something. Linghu Yanbao, as the most outstanding representative of Guazhou today, is obviously not a stubborn old man who indulges in the old times. Every word and deed must have its own profound considerations. Decanter
Before, Han Bao and Li Xian worked together to propagate the counties in Hexi, and Linghu Yanbao must have had a conversation with them. And the content of the conversation between these two people involved themselves, which should have a great impact on the current situation.
Linghu Yanbao's attitude towards himself.
Li Xian had always wanted to use the prestige of the Li family in Longxi to promote his own family. When facing the old officials of the Li family's homeland in Hexi and Longxi, he lured Li Tailai to praise them. I think it was an ordinary move.
As for Han Bao, he has no need to help Li Tai become famous. If there is any topic involved, it must be something that cannot be omitted about Li Tai. It is most likely his Sifang City and a series of plans to promote trade.
In this way, although Linghu Yanbao was a stranger to Li Tai, he learned from Li Xian that Li Tai was now a rising political star in the Western Wei Dynasty, and learned from Han Bao that Li Tai was taking over the throne.
The rich bargaining chips and irreplaceable important role played in the Silk Road trade.
Political resources and economic resources are also the most important resources for a powerful family like the Linghu family who was born in this place and is trying hard to get closer to the center of the Western Wei Dynasty. Therefore, the more earnest and respectful Linghu Yanbao's attitude towards Li Tai means, the more respectful he is to Li Tai.
The hunger for these resources runs deep.
Li Tai was thinking secretly in his mind, and did not neglect Linghu Yanbao. After listening to his words, he smiled and said: "When you first enter a strange situation, people will inevitably feel hesitant. This is not because people are timid, but because they have never recognized
Maintain a sense of respect for knowledgeable personnel.
If there is no guide who knows the way, it will indeed make people uneasy. I am not afraid of the general’s ridicule. When I entered the customs last year, I noticed that everyone was unfamiliar. I was shy in front of others and worried behind others, which made me uneasy for a long time. Fortunately, I congratulated Mrs. Bat at Langya Gong.
Thanks to my teacher's love and care, I gradually gained a foothold here, worked diligently on the king's affairs, and now I have little influence..."
"It's not just a superficial thing! Although I live far away in the old land of Hexi, I have heard a lot about Lang Jun's reputation. Lang Jun is not yet a weak man, but he is already very ambitious. He established policies in Taiwan and established honors in prefectures and counties. His name is
He is so consistent with reality that no one else can match him. In just a few years, he has become a famous official who is deeply relied upon by the imperial court and the people at home and abroad!"
Linghu Yanbao hurriedly spoke again, without concealing his admiration and envy for Li Tai in his words: "I am old and frail. I relied on the help of my relatives and fellow villagers to make a small contribution to the frontier, and I was able to see him."
On the journey, I was filled with joy and surprise. I was afraid that the frontier soldiers would despise me, or I would be abandoned because of this, and I would not be able to disappoint the expectations of my fellow villagers. I deeply hoped that I could get the horse's head to look at it. Please use Lang Jun's command to perform meritorious deeds and protect the frontier soldiers.
reputation."
Li Tai originally thought that Linghu Yanbao was just here to visit and greet each other, and to become familiar with each other, but he did not expect that the other party actually showed his intention to follow him, which surprised him.
Last year Guazhou was lost and recovered, and this year the people in the state rebelled and were put down again. Linghu Yanbao was a core figure in it. It can even be said that without him, the imperial court would no longer have Guazhou.
After all, Guazhou is too remote, and the cost of sending troops to quell the rebellion is too high. Even sending troops from Longyou is unbearable.
The gains and losses in Guazhou not only meant whether the Western Wei Dynasty could be powerful enough to convince the public, but also the gains and losses in the Silk Road trade. More importantly, it was related to the containment and resistance of Rouran and other northern barbarian forces.
Linghu Yanbao's contribution to being able to solve this major border problem at the minimum cost cannot be underestimated. Even when Li Tai and Li Mu happily returned to Beijing last year, the limelight of the great victory in northern Shaanxi was completely lost to Guazhou.
Covered. Decanted
Linghu's family name is the Crown of the West, and he has strong local capital. The long-term stability of Guazhou in the future must be deeply respected by his family. Therefore, in history, Yu Wentai also treated Linghu Yanbao very favorably. He gave him both a surname and a given name, which is recorded in history.
There are quite a few flatterers.
So when he heard Linghu Yanbao express his intention to follow him, Li Tai's subconscious reaction was not to be happy, but to wonder if there was something wrong with this guy's head?
Are you working so hard in Guazhou just to hug my little thin legs? Don’t Yuwentai’s big hairy legs look good on him? I feel so uncomfortable being scratched that I’m not willing to let go.
Woolen cloth!
But seeing the sincere expression on Linghu Yanbao's face, it was obvious that he was not joking. After pondering for a while, Li Tai determined the fact that there was no one in the Linghu family who was suitable to warm the bed for the powerful people in power in the Western Wei Dynasty.
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In fact, the current situation of the Linghu family is similar to that of the Longxi Li family who was summoned to Pingliang by the Northern Wei Dynasty. The local brand in Hexi is naturally very strong, but looking at the whole world, it is so-so.
The so-called status of the Xiliang royal family does not add much to the Li family. Among the many famous Han and Hu families in the Northern Wei Dynasty, they are not very conspicuous. After all, it is their excellent service awareness that makes them stand out.
The crown of the Western Territory means nothing to the Eastern Territory. To be honest, Linghu Yanbao was a little worried. Theoretically speaking, the gains and losses in Guazhou should be of great significance to the Western Wei Dynasty, but the attitude of the Bafu in the past few years was not
It's salty but not bland, and there's quite a sense of openness in which you won't be happy when you get something, and you won't be sad when you lose it. Decanted
The more unsure he was, the more natural he wanted to add more certainty. He happened to meet a suitable candidate like Li Tai, and Linghu Yanbao certainly didn't want to miss it.
Of course, aside from these considerations based on pros and cons, the people in Hexi generally have a rather nostalgic feeling for the Li family of Longxi, the former owner. After all, the reason why Li Hao was able to establish the Xiliang regime was that he was jointly recommended by the wealthy families in Hexi.
.And when the Li family in Longxi became a first-class family famous all over the world, the people in Hexi were also very proud of it.
The last point is that Li Tai made Linghu Yanbao feel that he was a person worth following.
With his own efforts, he gained a high position in Kansai in just a few years. Senior officials such as Han Bao and Li Xian were full of praise and praise when they talked about him. In addition, he saw Li Tai with his own eyes.
He is mature and steady in his dealings with others, and he is also charming and charming. He is the most talented young man he has ever seen in his life.
Before coming to visit Li Tai, Linghu Yanbao also visited the state. He saw the large-scale Sifang City, and heard the extremely positive comments about Li Tai from the people of Qinzhou, as well as the talents vying for the title.
The atmosphere of the staff was so great that when I bowed before the banquet, there was no embarrassment in my heart, but only enthusiasm and expectation.