Seeing Liu Ping's expression of tears of gratitude, Li Tai felt more and more comfortable using Bafu's resources to win people's hearts for himself.
Although the personnel situation here in northern Shaanxi was managed by himself from scratch, the support given by Bafu behind the scenes is also indispensable, especially when his power is not yet considerable, without Bafu's Without the deterrence provided by his backers, it would be difficult for some of his plans to be implemented smoothly.
In addition to Liu Ping, Li Tai also appointed Li Yantou as the commander-in-chief of the city defense, who was responsible for the military affairs of the city defense in his absence.
Although he now has many subordinates, the most loyal ones are naturally the family members who have followed him all the way from Hebei.
The older ones like Li Zhusheng were no longer physically strong enough to travel around with Li Tai, so they stayed in the countryside to take care of the property. Young men with determination and strength such as Li Yantou were his most reliable helpers.
Mao Shijian, Cui Yansheng and other old subordinates who have stayed with him to this day, Li Tai also arranged for them to serve in the state capital. These are all his core team and confidants.
As various personnel appointments were announced, all the subordinates involved came forward to express their gratitude with a smile on their face.
Liu Kuzhen, Chief Hu of Lishi, who was also present in the hall, gradually became a little uneasy. He kept making small moves in the audience to try to attract Li Tai's attention. However, until all personnel appointments were announced, Liu Kuzhen Still didn't hear his name, and his expression suddenly became desolate and lonely.
But soon he cheered up again, stood up and walked into the hall. He paid homage to Li Taishen who was sitting above him and said, "My lord went to another country before. My servants looked around but could not see my lord. My heart was unbearably sad and I often cried." I couldn't face him. I prayed all day long, and my lord finally returned. I boldly asked my lord to allow me to dig a cave and make a statue of my lord on the strong wall of Nanshan Mountain. When the master and servant are separated again in the future, the servant will live in the cave to relieve the longing for my lord. !”
The audience who had just been rewarded felt very disgusted by these words, but Liu Kuzhen's tone was extremely sincere. When he talked about how he missed his lord before, there were tears in his eyes.
"But if two hearts know each other, live up to each other, and are not afraid of being far apart, the friendship will always last. There is no need to dig caves and make statues, but I do have another important thing here that requires your talent."
Li Tai looked at Liu Kuzhen in the hall and said with a smile. However, before he finished speaking, he heard the sound of Liu Kuzhen banging his head on the ground.
"What kind of crime did the servant commit to cause the lord to be so alienated... Is there any part of the servant's body that is not protected and blessed by the lord? It is the greatest honor for the servant to be driven by the lord. The lord actually takes advantage of it. It must be It was the servant who made a big mistake in his ignorance that prevented him from being accepted by his master..."
Liu Kuzhen kowtowed continuously and wailed in his mouth, as if he was mourning his heir.
Li Tai saw this guy's bottomless flattery, and for a moment he doubted whether his plan was feasible. If he sent this guy back to Xihe, could he really lead his troops to effectively harass the Eastern Wei Dynasty?
However, he also knew that Liu Kuzhen, in addition to being greedy for life and afraid of death, was also quite ruthless when it came to matters. He betrayed his parents and clan at critical moments without any psychological burden. He was by no means a loser who only knew how to beg for mercy.
He first slammed the table in front of him. Liu Kuzhen's body trembled immediately after hearing the loud noise, and then he became silent and did not dare to cry anymore. He just languished on the ground pitifully and whispered: "What do you have, Master?"
If you order me to do anything, I will not give up even if I die!"
"It's really gratifying that you have such a heart. It's not in vain for me to tell Daxingtai about your deeds in the middle school. After Daxingtai heard about it, he told me to reward you heavily."
Li Tai then said with a smile, and Liu Kuzhen immediately got excited after hearing this, and directly told him: "I don't know who Daxingtai is for. As long as you are not the favored family of the lord, the rest will be rewarded by everyone else."
It’s not included!”
In a daze, Li Tai actually seemed to see his own shadow in this guy, and subconsciously wanted to draw a knife in his hand and put it on this guy's neck and ask him if he also wanted to be Lu?
Regardless of this vigilance, Li Tai also had to admit that these words were really satisfying to hear. No wonder the boss was often coaxed to be very happy by him.
But he still kept a straight face and scolded: "Don't talk nonsense! Daxingtai is the pillar of the country, and I also respect his life. You don't know that he is a despicable person. Remember, don't talk nonsense in front of others, so as not to lose respect and gain."
crime!"
Liu Kuzhen quickly nodded in response with sincerity, and Li Taicai continued: "Although Daxingtai wants me to reward you heavily, all I can do is help you take over the old power of your father's clan, but with such a background, since
The title of King Xian is really a bit self-indulgent, but I cannot confer the title of Chanyu. Only if you have made meritorious service to the country can I ask the imperial court to grant you the title."
Jihuduo is a descendant of the Xiongnu, so he is also extremely obsessed with the official titles of the Xiongnu. Those with a little strength will give themselves a title. For example, Liu Pingfu, who rebelled here before, called himself Chanyu.
But since he was just asking for it for fun, Liu Kuzhen's father was only called King Zuoxian, which was indeed not impressive enough and gave off a sense of wanting to boast but lacking in confidence.
When Liu Kuzhen heard that he was expected to be awarded the title of Shanyu, his expression suddenly showed surprise, but he soon shook his head like a rattle: "I know that my talent is inferior and I can't find it useful, but I can only serve as a master under the lord's account."
My confidant, I feel deeply lucky to be awarded the title of Governor. Although the title of Chanyu is glorious, it is also dangerous. It is really not what I want..."
"The outrageous words of the previous author are still in my ears, but now I want to give you the honor of leading all the ministries but I dare not bear it. Is this honor more terrifying to you than death?"
Li Tai snorted coldly at first, and then said in a deep voice: "But now that things are coming, there is no room for evasion. You can't, and neither can I! Making a living in troubled times is like sailing on rough waves, and those who help each other must
Only by working together can we get across, but if we have any disagreement, the boat will be destroyed and everyone will die! I appreciate you very much, so I extradited you on the boat, but if you have different intentions, you are not innocent if you drown on the way!"
When Liu Kuzhen heard this, he also realized that Li Tai was informing him rather than discussing with him, and he had no room for bargaining at all, so he hurriedly agreed.
Seeing that his attitude had become more correct, Li Tai discussed the plan to extradite his Lishi Huzhong back to the Xihe area for resettlement.
After Liu Kuzhen heard this, his face suddenly became anxious and entangled, and his mind suddenly became confused. He didn't know whether to agree or refuse.
To be honest, if Lishi's hometown in Xihe was still livable, his father, King Zuo Xian, would not lead his tribe of people to move around. But having said that, although Lishi was not safe, their family finally escaped, and other places were dangerous.
It would only be bigger, otherwise his father would not lead his clan members to wander around and eventually die in this land west of Hexi.
Although Liu Kuzhen survived by chance, after experiencing the hardships of the world, he also deeply understood the principle of leaving one's hometown and being humble. His heart was filled with a strong sense of crisis. Therefore, facing Li Tai, a strong man who could decide his life or death with just one word.
At that time, he looked like he was flattering and had no bottom line.
He is not born a cheap person. When the clan was at its peak, he was the majestic young clan leader who was under one person. Now that he has been reduced to this situation, he is full of helplessness.
After a while, he kowtowed again and said solemnly: "If the master asks me for advice, I really don't want to return, I just want to live in this hometown. But if the master needs me to be loyal and perform meritorious service, I will go forward. I am loyal to my master."
He is extremely loyal, but his hatred for the East Thief is overwhelming. Now that he can seek power over his lord and avenge his past, he really shouldn't be timid and retreat."
When Li Tai heard what he said, a smile appeared on his face again, and he told the complete plan again.
On the other side of Suizhou is Xihe County of the Eastern Wei Dynasty, and Lishi is within its borders. This narrow strip along the river is blocked by Luliang Mountain. Although it is very close to Jinyang in a straight line, it is very difficult to actually use troops. This is also
As a result, it is as difficult to remove as dog-skin plaster.
Previously, Gao Huan deployed a large army to carry out a powerful attack on the Jihu tribe in the Luliang Mountains and wiped out many Hu tribes in the mountains. It was considered lucky that King Zuo Xian's tribe was able to escape.
However, the terrain in the Luliang Mountains is rugged, complex and changeable. Although Gao Huan greatly damaged Jihu's effective strength, it was difficult to establish actual and effective rule, let alone keep too many troops here.
Therefore, with the withdrawal of the Eastern Wei army, the mountainous area at the western foot of Luliang Mountain during this period was actually in a vacuum of power. As long as Liu Kuzhen led his troops back, he could easily become one of the most powerful forces in the region and recruit others.
The fleeing Jihu tribe can gradually regain their strength by growing and growing with peace of mind.
Moreover, here in Suizhou, Liu Kuzhen's troops can be fed across the river. If Gao Huan's army attacks again, Liu Kuzhen can also directly lead his troops back to the west of the Yellow River to minimize the danger.
What's more, after the Battle of Yubi, the Eastern Wei Dynasty will also enter a period of chaos that will last for several years. It will not be until Gao Yang comes to power that there will be another large-scale armed attack on Jihu in this area. In the short term, there is little danger.
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After listening to the complete plan, Liu Kuzhen's face became slightly better, and he immediately put forward his own opinion, that is, it is difficult for him to convince the other Lishihu tribe by himself, but if he can go to Shuozhou
If Yunyang Valley marries Liu Lisheng's granddaughter and asks her to borrow soldiers and horses, then the certainty will naturally be greater.
After all, if Li Shihu were completely destroyed, their future would be in doubt as well. Rescue Li Shihu would be setting up a target to share the firepower of the Eastern Wei Dynasty.
Li Tai also agreed with this suggestion. In this way, the plan can be improved. First, a group of elite cavalry will be sent north along the Yellow River, detouring north of Sizhou to contact Yunyang Gujihu and marry Liu Kuzhen.
Then the bandits came all the way south and entered Bingzhou. As for the Lishihu tribe here, they can now cross the river in batches and establish an advancing stronghold in Xihe County.
So Li Tai appointed Li Yunxin as the general on the north route, assigned a group of guides who were familiar with the geographical situation there, and led a thousand cavalry to escort Liu Kuzhen to Yunyang Valley in Shuozhou. Here in Suizhou, Zhu Meng was the vanguard and the governor.
The soldiers from the unified state and the Hu people from Lishi built a floating ferry here and arranged for people and horses to cross the river one after another to explore and lay the ground to find fighter opportunities.