He Basheng was not in his residence in Huazhou City, but in the east village of Huazhou City, which was not far from the city.
This time He Basheng provided money to help Li Tai, but he couldn't just put down his things and leave, so under the leadership of the soldiers from He Basheng's mansion, he rode his horse to Chaoyi Township under Wuquan in the east of Huazhou City.
Go.
Chaoyi is close to the Yellow River and is named after the high hillock Chaoban in the northwest. Chaoban was not well-known in later generations, but nowadays it is the most important defensive stronghold in the east of Huazhou City in the Western Wei Dynasty. It is close to the Yellow River and not far to the northeast on the other side.
The Jade City where Gao Shenwu was hated several times.
He Basheng has a manor in Chaoyi Township, southeast of Chaoshan, and he went there today to officiate a wedding for a veteran of the tribe.
It was already morning when Li Tai arrived at Huazhou City, and it was already evening when he arrived at Chaoyi.
Huazhou was originally the front line of the confrontation with the Eastern Wei Dynasty, and this area was close to the Yellow River, the front line among the front lines. Although there was no lack of fertile soil in the countryside, there were almost no farmers farming, and only large and small manors enclosed by fences.
The layout of most of these manor houses follows the method of fortification. There are ditches inside and outside the fence to keep horses out, and defenses such as sentry towers and arrow towers can be seen everywhere. There is a chilling atmosphere everywhere with strong walls and clear fields.
"The line along the river is often disturbed. In addition to the east bandits, Jihu from the border areas east of Hedong and Fenbei often cross the river to harass. Therefore, Daxingtai divided the land among the generals, and the tribesmen stayed here, and captured the rest of the thieves.
Great location!"
Li Tai visited the house many times, and became familiar with He Basheng's soldiers. When he was on the way, the soldier pointed to the manors on both sides of the road and introduced: "Most of the imperial towns are my family's estates.
Going south to Heyang Township, Li Sikong took over the village. After the Shayuan War in the third year of Datong, Li Sikong and the Grand Master attacked Hedong and conquered Fen and Jiang. Hedong became our own. Therefore, Daxingtai was divided into two townships near Linhe.
Home, place the troops in place, and serve as the continuation of the garrison at Chaoshan."
Li Sikong was Li Bi, one of the Eight Pillar Kingdoms in later generations.
In the Battle of Shayuan, Li Bi fought bravely. When the left army Zhao Gui was at a disadvantage, Li Bi personally led his troops of sixty cavalry to intercept the Eastern Wei army. This was the most critical factor in the Western Wei's victory in this battle.
Li Tai didn't know that Li Bi worked with He Basheng to regain Hedong after the Battle of Shayuan, but he was quite excited when he heard the stories of He Basheng's soldiers. Fighting with iron horses, splitting the earth and becoming a knight is a man's romance.
, although he can't make it physically right now, he really yearns for it.
He Basheng's manor is very large. It is located at the lower edge of Chaoshan. It has ravines and tidal flats along the river. It covers at least three hundred hectares. It is far from comparable to Li Tai's manor in Shangyuan.
To the southwest of the manor is a large area of cultivated land, at least hundreds of hectares of fertile land, which made Li Tai's mouth water just looking at it.
This is truly a large manor and a big industry. Hundreds of hectares of water and fertilizing fields are used to fertilize the land. Tens of thousands of stones of food are available at your fingertips every year! Next to it is the ever-flowing Yellow River, with abundant water resources. Sitting on such an industry,
It’s hard not to make a fortune.
Envy is envy, but Li Tai also understands that such a rich industry is obviously not something he can possess now. He Basheng and Li Bi are both the top military generals in the Western Wei Dynasty, so they can enjoy such benefits.
Moreover, the Eastern and Western Wei Dynasties are now bounded by the Yellow River. Although the industry here is fertile, it is also the front line of the confrontation between the two hegemons. Even if Li Tai had granted the garden here, there would not be that many tribes stationed to resist harassment.
He calmed down and rode his horse up to the high slope in the garden with He Basheng's soldiers. The lower slope of the manor was for farming and the upper slope was for living. The entire high slope was a military camp with rows of houses and clear boundaries, which could accommodate two people.
Three thousand people are no big deal.
The group of people arrived at the lobby of the camp. He Basheng inquired about the whereabouts. He pointed at Li Tai from a distance and laughed and said, "Young man is very lucky. I am in charge of a banquet in the village, and you can still come here after hearing the news!"
Li Tai dismounted his horse and bowed in front of him, saying: "The key to managing a business is diligence and frugality. If you can get food and wine from other families, you can save yourself a meal. You are a young scoundrel, and you will do what you smell. My uncle can't avoid me!"
After some banter and greetings, Li Tai followed He Basheng to the hall. The hall was already full, and most of them were loyal veterans who had followed He Basheng for many years. They had a deep relationship with each other, which had already exceeded the definition of status.
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He Basheng took Li Tai's wrist and introduced him to everyone in the hall, simply saying that he was an old friend and his nephew. Everyone in the hall was also very enthusiastic, or they were not good at expressing their opinions, and one by one they came together to toast.
Li Tai walked all the way through the banquet, and as soon as he reached the hall, he drank several large bowls of wine. Fortunately, his ability to drink was not bad, and the alcohol content of these private brews was not too high, so he barely showed any signs of timidity.
Even so, when he sat on the seat, he was already slightly drunk and his eyes were blurry.
Seeing him like this, He Basheng couldn't help but laugh again, and ordered someone to serve buttermilk to relieve the hangover. Before they could say a few words, it was already the auspicious time for the newlyweds to salute.
Today's wedding was held by more than a dozen veterans of He Basheng's army. The oldest had followed He Basheng all the way back in Wuchuan Town. The brides were unmarried women chosen among the soldiers.
Veterans don't like complicated etiquette. After choosing an auspicious day and time, they don't care about the six etiquettes. Couples of newlyweds line up to enter the hall to pay homage to the lord. Once they see the robe, it is considered a ceremony. They will not be disappointed because of the simple etiquette.
"This disgusting creature is called A-Xuan, from my family name, and is my fake son! He was named Jiujin, because he was born as Jiujin. He was abandoned by his mother in the wilderness, but he actually knew how to raise and suck breasts. I was
He was still a boy, but I just thought it was interesting. He picked him up and adopted him, and he turned out to be an adult. He followed me for more than thirty years without knowing it, but when he went to Jiangnan, he thought the old name was ugly, so he asked the doctor to change his name to Axiang. Li Lang knew what Axiong was? Or a sheep?
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He Basheng pointed at the newlyweds entering the hall, introduced him to Li Tai with a smile, then pointed at the groom with gray beard and hair and said with a smile: "I'm going to choose a beautiful girl for you. Is Anugao not happy?"
Li Tai was also happy when he heard this. Nine pounds at birth would be less than five pounds in future generations. He was a completely premature baby. But seeing that the groom, He Baxi, still looked strong and powerful, he was really tough. No wonder he could follow him.
He Basheng went all the way from Beizhenlang to Jiangnan and back again.
He Basheng was in his thirties, and the bride next to him looked like she was only fourteen or fifteen years old. She was pretty and cute. When He Basheng said this, his lips were grinning from ear to ear: "Whatever Aye gives me, I will do it."
I’m so happy! I’ll have a son next year, and a daughter the year after that…”
Later, a newlywed couple came to the hall, but He Basheng's expression became much more serious. He pointed at the groom and said: "Zhu Meng'er was returning from the south to the north when he arrived in Xiangyang. Hou Jing, the bandit from the east, led his troops to stop him. On the mountain road
You took off your clothes to cover me, but you froze to death on the way! When he was about to leave, I promised him that I must make his bloodline stronger. After we get married, you will take off your armor and return home, and focus on having children. Don't let me break your trust!"
When the strong man Zhu Meng heard this, he suddenly looked unhappy: "If the servant returns home, who will carry the flag for the lord?"
"You are so arrogant! Who here is not a brave man? Who can't hold the flag for the lord! Go back to your house and wait on your wife, isn't it better than eating dirt in the battle?"
After hearing this, everyone in the hall shouted and cursed. Although the tone was vulgar, the atmosphere was warm.
All the newlyweds came to the hall one after another to pay their respects, and He Basheng also presented gifts to each other. All the married couples had endless love stories to tell.
Li Tai attended and watched, and was quite touched by the harmonious relationship between the upper and lower levels. He couldn't help but wonder if his subordinates would follow him so unswervingly, no matter whether he was prosperous or frustrated.
When the newlyweds came in and finished their worship, He Basheng pointed at Li Tai and said with a smile: "It is not easy to arrange the food and drinks for this wedding banquet. Since Li Lang is attending this gathering, he cannot be indifferent!"
Hearing what He Basheng said, everyone in the hall also started making noises. However, Li Tai stood up and looked at the newlyweds and said with a smile: "Uncle has given everything to me, both in love and in things."
Although I am moved by this loyalty, if you give a generous gift, you will inevitably undersell the master. And from this table, I wish all the newcomers to have an heir soon and have many children. If there are children who are aspiring scholars, I will set up a teaching hall by myself. If I cannot teach well, I will
You can come in and spit on me!"
"Let's make a promise with wine, make a promise with wine! He comes from a well-known family, and he is most knowledgeable and has high hopes. You can't let your descendants live in ruins while you wait for them to live in ruins. If you join his family and fail to become a doctor, look for him to hold you accountable!"
After He Basheng heard this, his eyes brightened, he stood up, patted Li Tai on the shoulder and laughed: "What I talked about today was my confidant's plans for the future, and it was by no means a joke! I have already kept this in mind, kid if
If you don't do it well or thoroughly, I won't let you go easily!"
Hearing Li Tai's words, not only He Basheng beamed, but the married people also looked happy and came forward to toast and say thank you.
Although these people were all born in the military, they followed He Basheng from north to south and had extensive knowledge. Naturally, they knew the world's preference for famous families and understood the value of Li Tai's promise.
Li Tai was infected by this atmosphere, and he welcomed all the newlyweds who came to toast him, and he became drunk without realizing it. But he still maintained some sense, and because he was afraid of making a mistake after drinking, he sat back at the table in silence.
Silent.
Perhaps due to the stimulation of alcohol, his perception was sharper than usual. After looking around, he found that although He Basheng looked happy, he was frowning frequently. He clasped his knees tightly with one hand, but the fingers of the other hand seemed to be holding chopsticks.
Trembling under control.
He knew that He Basheng's life was about to end, and he couldn't help but feel a little worried after seeing this. But before he could speak out to remind him, the drunken He Basheng had already raised his hand and stuffed a whole roasted leg of lamb on his food table.
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"Apan, eat more, eat more! You are new from Dongzhou, and I treat you as my nephew. Seeing that you have good food and wine, I feel that my sons and daughters will also be full, warm and worry-free..."
He Basheng was very drunk now, and looked at Li Tai with slightly red eyes: "When I returned to Toxi, I still had some private plans to seize the opportunity to start a business. But Black Otter is indeed a genius. Although he is a backward person,
Junior, but more ruthless and thoughtful than my brothers...
I no longer have any desire to be powerful, and none of my old members or relatives dare to see me in person. I only hope that Daxingtai will trust me in its important role, and go eastward from Wang Ye to meet my children in this life!"