When Li Tai returned to the temporary camp from several Hui tents, more than thirty men and women all stood up to greet him.
“Eat first!”
Li Tai waved his hand and pointed to the steaming clay pot on the stove. He sat on the mound on one side. When his subordinates were about to serve him a meal, he said again: "I have already eaten in several leading tents. You can do it yourself."
Food."
It may be a bit pretentious to say this, but Li Tai really couldn't get used to the military rations distributed by the Western Wei army. The cornstarch with the shell and the chaff, and the half-cooked rice steamed in the clay pot was just one meal. He couldn't chew it carefully, otherwise it would be adulterated.
The gravel and gravel can even chip your teeth.
But even such crude meals were only supplied in limited quantities in the army. Li Tai was only given some favors, and his subordinates received special care and were provided with military rations for two meals a day.
But the other casual soldiers in the army who were not led by a strong military leader could not even provide this simple meal in sufficient quantities every day, so they had to go hungry.
After marching for several days, Li Tai heard and witnessed, and learned more about the daily life of the Western Wei army. He can only say that when it comes to enduring hardship and hard work, the ancient people are really much better than the modern people.
Even with the benefits of being a general, the food is only a little more seasoned with oil, salt and meat than ordinary soldiers, but this is already a delicacy that most soldiers cannot enjoy.
In terms of material enjoyment alone, even an ordinary person in later generations will far surpass the high-ranking officials and nobles in ancient times. The improvement of productivity is really reflected in all aspects of social improvement.
After gradually accepting the fact of time travel, Li Tai also wanted to integrate into this era. Whenever he went to the camping and meal points, he would approach Hui Hui's tent and ask for a visit in the name of discussing matters, deepening the relationship and having a meal.
Shuo Hui also gave him face and refused to meet him every time. Probably because he had some common hatred for Zhao Guisheng before he scolded him, and because Li Tai was born in the Li family of Longxi, he was treated with courtesy.
If you have not come to this world, you cannot understand how much convenience a family's reputation brings to a person's social activities.
Emperor Xiaowen of the Northern Wei Dynasty's sinicization reform stipulated the clan system in the form of law. Under the leadership of Li Chong, the Li family in Longxi became the first-class clan in the world. Although Li Tai was disgusted with this outdated concept of respecting family status, he also
I have to admit that with this layer of skin, he can really be like five people and six people.
Although Hui Hui was born in Beizhen, she was resentful of the wealthy families who had seized high positions. However, this resentment could not be classified as pure hatred, but was mixed with complex emotions such as envy, jealousy, and ambition that replaced them.
When Li Tai had no conflict with Li Tai in terms of attitude, feelings and status, Shuo Hui was also happy to talk to Li Tai and inquire about some stories about the family's personnel style and the laws and regulations of the Northern Wei Dynasty.
It was not difficult for Li Tai to deal with this by relying on his memories of his previous life and his own associations. During the conversation, he also asked about the personnel affairs of the Western Wei Dynasty, which gave him a preliminary understanding of the environment he was about to go to.
Today, Zhu Hui was in a good mood and told Li Tai an interesting incident that happened in Huazhou. After reading the previous memorial, He Basheng, who was also a general in the Western Wei Dynasty, led his slaves to Zhao Gui's house to smash them. Because He Basheng's relatives
They were also living in the Eastern Wei Dynasty, and Li Tai's accusation against Zhao Gui hit his heart.
Shuhui smiled when he talked about this incident, but Li Tai couldn't be happy, which meant that he offended Zhao Gui more severely but couldn't kill him directly.
He Basheng is an old man of the Wuchuan Group, and even his younger brother He Bayue is the leader of the first generation of powerful Wuchuan. He just beat Zhao Gui to vent his anger. It can be seen that these old guys in Wuchuan Town have a tacit understanding, and it is okay to make noises.
, but will not bring Zhao Gui to death.
In addition, there is another piece of good news, that is, Gao Zhongmi, who was captured by Zhao Gui, has been released by Yuwen Taylor's order. Not only has he not been charged, but he has also retained the title he received when he surrendered. It can be seen that Li Tai
That petition also achieved some results.
But there is also bad news among the good news, that is, my father Li Xiao did not follow Gao Zhongmi, but stayed in Hulao City. However, the news came from the back road that Hulao City had been captured by Hou Jing of the Eastern Wei Dynasty.
, Gao Zhongmi’s family members were also intercepted, and Li Xiao was missing.
After Li Tai learned the news, he felt mixed emotions.
There is no deep affection between him and Li Xiao, but the relationship between father and son is undoubtedly the strongest connection in troubled times. After all, there is no competition for the throne in their family. And according to Shuo Hui, Yu Wentai originally let Su Chuo, the Minister of Xingtai,
Li Xiao was recruited to serve in Xingtai, but because Li Xiao was not in Guanzhong, he lost his post.
Obviously Yu Wentai despised his youth and did not think that Li Tai's suggestions were his own talents and strategies. He failed to catch the big ones and left the small ones behind.
Although Li Tai was a little disappointed at not being able to directly catch up with Yu Wentai, the boss of Guanlong, he had nothing to say. He was lucky enough to be able to find a way out of this treacherous and chaotic situation.
Shuhui also expressed his interest in wooing Li Tai and hoped that Li Tai could serve as his staff. However, after weighing the matter, Li Tai neither refused nor agreed, and only said that he would also ask Gao Zhongmi, the original lord, for instructions.
After spending a few days together, Li Tai had a good impression of Hui Hui. Although he was scheming, he was not very deep and had a straightforward and loyal personality.
The reason why Li Tai did not agree was not that he looked down on the other party's future, but that Shuo Hui's official position was a bit embarrassing. In addition to the right army governor who participated in the Mangshan battle, Shuo Hui also served as the leading general and was the general of the Western Wei Forbidden Army. After returning to the army, he
He is going to Chang'an to serve as a bodyguard.
The Emperor of the Western Wei Dynasty was a mascot, and he was also very dangerous. He might end up dead one day. The Li family in Longxi, where he was born, was closely related to the royal family of the Yuan and Wei Dynasties. There was no guarantee that the emperor would one day meet his relatives. His head would cramp and he would be given one.
Clothes belt, do you want it or not?
It's best to stay away from him, even if you have some protection from Hui, it's not safe. Staying in Chang'an is too sensitive, and it's not suitable for making small moves. He is not qualified to talk about big ambitions now, but even if it is to protect himself, he can build a small team of confidants.
As it should be, Chang'an is obviously not a suitable place.
The large pot of rice seemed to be a lot of food, but it took more than thirty strong men to share it, and it was just barely enough. It was quickly eaten away, and even the corrugated edges of the clay pot were scraped.
It has to be clean.
After everyone finished eating, they all gathered around Li Tai.
Li Tai looked at the dozens of new entrants and said: "We will arrive in Huazhou in two days. I know that you and others originally belonged to their own country. If you don't want to follow me and stay in prison, you can tell me now and I will return you.
If you want to stay, my family also has family traditions and rules. If you violate them, you will be punished as a slave!"
Coming to this era not long ago, Li Tai was not used to treating living people as private property.
But before he arrived in Huazhou, he was already involved in the personnel disputes of the Western Wei Dynasty. He didn't know what kind of entanglements and difficulties he would encounter in the future. It is best for his subordinates to be loyal and reliable, and it is better not to keep those who are half-hearted.
There were seventeen new entrants, including Han Chinese, Di, Qiang, Xiongnu, Xianbei, Gaoche, etc. This shows that the ethnic groups of the Western Wei army were mixed.
When they heard Li Tai say this, they all looked a little flustered. The one who spoke clumsily kowtowed to the ground and only said: "I am willing to follow my lord without any second thoughts!"
One of them, a tall and thin Huns, spoke the most logically and had a sincere attitude: "The slave's name is Poyantou Baolu, Benduling garrison. The garrison leader died in Mangshan, and many of the garrison soldiers were scattered. If the master does not take him in,
He will definitely be reorganized into the Sixth Army. Without the protection of a strong military leader, he will be more miserable than dying in battle..."
"I, the slave, am an old soldier of the Sixth Army. I rarely get enough to eat when I join the army. Those soldiers and slaves are still cherished by their masters. We, the slaves, can only line up and die in battle. Please, please don't expel me. I must work hard!"
Some soldiers were so anxious that they shed tears, and the seven-foot-long man burst into tears. His anxious and miserable look made people sympathize with him.
Li Tai was a little puzzled when he heard this: "The Sixth Army is the main force of the King's Division directly under Daxingtai. The military orders are clear from top to bottom. How can the army be so brutal?"
It was Paul, the poor leader again, who answered: "Da Xingtai is really lenient and benevolent in running the army. He will give food and clothing to his subordinates when they see they are poor, but he does not have time to camp and supervise the army for a long time. There are often famines in the pass, and military supplies are rationed.
Without timing, the generals would pay more attention to their private affairs, and no one would care about the life and death of the soldiers. If Tongguan hadn't been lucky enough to join the lord's army and withdraw the troops along the way, how could we, the soldiers, get two meals to share!
"
Everyone nodded with sadness, and looked at Li Tai, the new master, with more earnest and sincere eyes.
Li Tai originally felt that the morale of the Western Wei army was much more than just a defeat. Only then did he realize that the long-standing shortcomings were so profound. The Sixth Army, which was supposed to be the main force of the central force, turned out to be a chore that everyone hated. How many such an army could there be?
Divide combat effectiveness?
Based on this, it is inappropriate to conclude that Yu Wentai was mediocre and incompetent. The fundamental reason was the exhaustion of the customs. The Western Wei Dynasty was so poor that it could not even provide basic supplies to support the army. It is no wonder that the army was demoralized.
He remembered that history records the Battle of Xiaoguan when the Western Wei Dynasty was founded. The Eastern Wei army attacked in three directions. Yu Wentai relied on his keen insight to directly attack the Eastern Wei Dynasty's Dou Tai army and won the victory.
Soon after the victory, there was a severe famine in Guanzhong. Yuwentai had to risk his troops to rush out of Tongguan and go to Hengnong in Guandong for food. When Gao Huan's army invaded again, he rushed back to Guanzhong to prepare for the war.
It was Gao Huan who underestimated the enemy and advanced rashly, eager to avenge Dou Tai, that allowed Yu Wentai to defeat the larger army in Shayuan with a small number, thus giving the Western Wei regime a chance to survive.
"Since you have returned to the new master, you have already enjoyed the kindness and righteousness before your merits have been paid. After keeping warm, you should be grateful and repay the favor! My family is a famous family in the world, which is definitely not comparable to that of your old subordinates. If you accumulate good things in the coming year, I will be bestowed with the master's surname, and the descendants of your ancestors.
Everyone will be honored by it!"
Li Zhusheng took a step forward, looked at everyone and said seriously, although not everyone among the new recruits knew about the Li family in Longxi, a few people who knew the world had nodded in agreement, and their expressions were even more excited. Obviously, this temptation is very big.