If Yu Wentai shows affection to someone, he will give people a feeling of spring breeze and feel doubly grateful. This is not only because of his status, but also because his words and deeds can make people feel that he is sincere.
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In troubled times, sincere care is very rare, and the care of a person with a high position like Yu Wentai is even more precious. Even Li Tai, a naturally rebellious guy, often indulges in it, and Li Xiao is very fond of everyone.
The warm hospitality at Xingtai is also deeply appreciated.
Yu Wentai was hosting a family dinner for the father and son who had just returned to Huazhou, so there were not many government officials left in the inner palace, only relatives of his sons and nephews.
He himself and Li Xiao had an equal relationship and talked about their ages. He also ordered all the nephews and nephews here to treat Li Xiao as their elders, showing that he wanted to be a good friend of the whole family.
This enthusiasm made Li Xiao a little unable to resist, but Yu Wentai's patient and gentle soothing voice greatly relieved his discomfort.
Li Tai took this scene in his eyes and felt really moved in his heart. Daxingtai's care for his father made him feel more comfortable than the preferential treatment he received.
The father and son had already drank some drinks outside the city, and now they had a few more drinks in the hall, making each of them a bit drunk.
Yuwentai suddenly put down the wine glass in his hand and let out a long sigh, then said with emotion: "Although Renlue and I are not old acquaintances, we are somewhat similar when it comes to our life experiences. In the old years, the Er Zhu family was a powerful and traitorous country.
They wreak havoc on the benevolent, brave and righteous people in the world. Not only your relatives were killed by Renlue, but my brother was also killed by him..."
The two found an emotional connection due to this painful story, and each toasted and talked about old times. They talked about how their relatives and friends were killed in the Heyin Incident, but they were lucky enough to escape the disaster and fled to Hebei with the remaining tribesmen.
Li Xiao couldn't help but shed tears over the past events.
This was the first time for Li Tai to hear his father tell these tragic stories. Seeing his father's face filled with fear and uneasiness, he could imagine how devastating this brutal political massacre was to people's bodies and minds.
Yuwentai's family was born in Beizhen. Although they were not killed in the Heyin Incident, they also had a bad fate. Their identities switched back and forth between officials and thieves. In the end, only Yuwentai and his nephews were left.
After describing the story with emotion, Yu Wentai then said: "Now we are traveling to Taiwan to govern Guanxi and fight against the giant thieves. Both internal and external military and political affairs rely on the talents of the masses. I am also thirsty for talents. Before Renlue, he sent his son to serve. It can be seen that
I also have generous ambitions. Now that I have entered the country in person, are you willing to serve the Taifu? Now the banquet in the west pavilion of the mansion is still empty, and the people inside and outside the palace are not willing to do it. Delaying it to this point will cause trouble, so I can take advantage of Renlue? "
Li Xiao was already drunk at the moment, and after chatting with Yu Wentai about stories, he felt that he was in the same boat. When he heard that Yu Wentai was very worried about something, he couldn't help but help him.
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Although Li Tai drank a lot, he was always vigilant and was still awake at least three points in his sleep. After hearing these words, his mind suddenly cleared. He stood up with the wine glass in his hand and howled: "My lord, I know what's going on."
Deeply, I know my father because I know my father, and from father to son, I receive special favors from father and son, but if I am told, I will not dare to disobey!
However, I just lost my filial piety and exposed my ugliness to the world for several years. Fortunately, I am now welcoming Aye back to my country. I am only willing to support Aye with my food and salary. I am afraid that I will not be able to gain public opinion by cutting off my legs. I really can’t bear it.
Aye has fallen into worldly affairs again. I have some foolish and filial thoughts for fear of being slandered by the times. I beg the Lord to consider and understand!"
When Yu Wentai heard that Li Tai had opened his mouth to refuse his recruitment on behalf of his father, his brows immediately furrowed, he pointed at him and scolded him with a smile: "Since you entered the government to do things, how many times have you touched the public's anger? What if I
Because you were slandered by public opinion, you were abandoned, and now you are in the position of exclusive control of the southeast? I will talk to you about things, and I will leave now. You are not an old and disabled person who cannot be used, and you can support yourself, so why do you need to take advantage of your salary?"
Li Xiao was still a little hesitant at first, but when he heard what Daxingtai said, his eyes suddenly lit up.
Since reuniting with his son, he has been receiving courtesy from the masses from Mianbei to Kansai. He knows that these courtesy are due to his son's achievements in Kansai, and he is extremely proud of it.
But as Yu Wentai said, although he is proud of his son, he himself is not too old. Although he did not lose his indifference to fame and fortune in the past, after seeing his son's achievements, he is inevitably a little bit dissatisfied and does not want to
The rest of my life will be wasted. Even if I can't boast in front of others, I will at least leave two or three deeds for myself to savor.
He did not lose himself because of Yu Wentai's courtesy and favor. He just leaned forward and said: "Thank you Mr. An Ding for your appreciation. It's just that my talent is limited, and what I have given is not what I am good at. If you accept it rashly, it will cause trouble and harm yourself. It is still forgivable."
It is a serious crime to prevent a worthy person from serving the country!"
While Yu Wentai was still waiting for some persuasion, the visitors outside the hall hurried in to report to the attendants that Yang Kuan was seeking an audience at the Tai Mansion.
After hearing this, Yu Wentai frowned slightly. After thinking about it, he still introduced Yang Kuan into the inner palace and sent his son Yu Wenyu out of the hall to greet him.
Li Tai gave him a look, and then followed him out, standing in the vestibule with Yu Wenyu, waiting for Yang Kuan to arrive.
As the eldest son of Yu Wentai, Yu Wenyu's character is not like that of the son of a soldier. He is not impetuous and restless like ordinary teenagers, but is rather calm. Seeing Li Taixing leaving, he took the initiative to stand to the side.
, was silent for a while and then said: "The elders discussed the matter and set the wedding date for next autumn. I wonder if Lord Xihe will be here at that time?"
After Li Tai heard this, he was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said: "It's difficult to say whether I will stay or leave because of my official duties. Especially since Hou Jing entered the Kou Liang Kingdom this autumn, everywhere in the south of the Yangtze River has been unsettled. It is even more necessary to inspect the situation carefully. I'm afraid I won't have time to leave."
.But regardless of whether I am here or not, I will definitely greet Mr. Ningdu with courtesy."
"Brother-in-law, just call me by my first name. I don't have any talents or deeds worthy of the world's attention. I just hope that I can avoid being disliked by others with my mellow personality. I am secretly happy."
Yu Wenyu first laughed at himself, then looked at Li Tai with envy and said: "I am deeply honored to be able to be guests at Hanoi's public house with my brother-in-law. Although there will definitely be contrasting discussions, I will definitely
I won’t resent my brother-in-law for this, and please don’t alienate me because of people’s dislike. Although I am not as talented as my brother-in-law, I will definitely remember the advice I received in my life!”
Hearing these young and mature words, Li Tai couldn't help but take a serious look at his brother-in-law.
Before, he only thought that Yu Wentai had few disciples, so he didn't need to pay much attention to it for the time being. But now, after hearing Yu Wenyu's conversation, he was already very wise, especially when it came to the future relationship between their brothers-in-law.
The taste of city.
At this time, Yang Kuan also came here, accompanied by two envoys. When he saw the two people waiting outside the hall, Yang Kuan quickened his pace, exchanged a few words with each other, and then went to the hall together.
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After seeing Daxingtai, Yang Kuan took the initiative to express that he was on a mission and was sent by the emperor to announce the imperial court's order for Li Xiao. Then two envoys read out the edict in the hall and summoned Li Xiao.
Li Xiao entered the dynasty and served as the imperial minister and imperial supervisor.
Li Tai and his father went to pay homage and read the edict. After listening to it, he couldn't help but sigh, their family is really a glutton for food!
If he remembered correctly, the imperial court had not established a Confucian Academy since it moved westward. Previously, Lu Bian and other famous figures from Hebei had assumed the post, and now he appointed me as the Imperial Academy, intending to take advantage of the situation to establish the Confucian Academy.
Or is it simply a courtesy?
After hearing this edict, Yu Wentai frowned slightly and his eyes were serious. After a moment of silence, he smiled again. He stood up from the table and said, "Shizhong Yang thought he was worried about Mr. Li's new return and didn't know where he would stay, so he heard that I was dining as a guest.
He hurriedly came to issue orders when he was not free. Although it is necessary to obey the authority when doing things, how can we be greedy for convenience and hasty when recruiting virtuous people and promoting talents for the country? What's more, although Li Gong does not live in the city permanently, he has a strong son.
To rely on is not like having no place to rely on."
These words are a bit rude, but it is also because Yang Kuan's approach is indeed a bit wrong. Although the Taifu is an office, the inner house is the place where Daxingtai lives. He went to another hall to read out an edict to another person.
, this not only offends the master, but also does not pay enough attention to the recipient.
After Yang Kuan heard this, he hurriedly apologized to Daxingtai with a wry smile, saying that the court was thirsty for talents and urgently pressed for orders. He was helpless. Even though he knew it was disrespectful, he had to go into the hall to read out the decree. In the final analysis, it was just that Li Xiaoxian's name was too important.
, people can’t wait to take a look at the style, and the imperial court is not immune to this issue.
He talked a lot, and what he meant was that he was taking the blame for others. According to his intention and style, it was naturally impossible for him to do such a thing. As for who to take the blame, it was self-evident.
With this style of doing things, Li Tai knew who he was as soon as he smelled it.
This year Daxingtai took his good son-in-law with him on the tour. Although his original intention was to strengthen his authority, it also gave the prince many opportunities to show his face and increase his presence. However, because the emperor was seriously ill, the group hurried back to Chang'an. After confirming
After the emperor was out of danger, Yu Wentai immediately returned to Huazhou and did not stay in the troubled place of Chang'an.
Judging from this situation, although the emperor's condition has improved from critical to stable, he probably does not have much energy to pay attention to current affairs, so the handling of some daily affairs has been left to the prince.
Of course, Li Tai didn't want his father and son to get involved in the fight between the father-in-law and his son-in-law, so he repeated his previous rejection of Yu Wentai: It is my blessing to work as a cow and horse for the court, but how about my father?
It's easy to find. It's meant to be served at home with delicious food and drink, not to be used as a beast for you!
Yang Kuan was already stared at by Da Xingtai, but after hearing Li Tai's reply, he repeatedly praised his filial piety, and then hurriedly said goodbye and left.