Li Tai was not surprised that Dugu Xin had such a reaction.
From a personal emotional point of view, it is human nature to be afraid that brothers will have a hard time and that brothers will drive Land Rover. If you are too familiar with each other, you will subconsciously resist your former companions from jumping to a higher level. After all,
Only relatively equal interpersonal relationships can last for a long time.
From a political point of view, everyone is sharing the prize for the royal family, and the positions are equal to the barbarians. Even if you are the main one, I still contribute a lot. If you want to take a further step in the position, have you asked me for my opinion? Have you made any preparations for me?
Return to match?
There is another point that Li Tai does not understand, that is, when Yuwentai contacted the Zhuguo and other parties, he probably also made an advance explanation and commitment on what kind of situation to achieve next, that is, this time
Fei Li will only take one step, and will not take drastic actions to achieve too many goals at once.
If Yu Wentai had not informed everyone in advance that he was seeking a prince, then Li Tai, the man behind the scenes, would have become very embarrassed and dangerous.
Because this is tantamount to breaking the political tacit understanding formed before and after the abolition of Li Li. If things go smoothly, it will just fall down. If it does not go smoothly, it may be denounced by various forces, and even Yu Wentai may be criticized.
This self-assertive behavior is severely reprimanded, thereby drawing a clear line.
This is tantamount to actively taking the corresponding risks on himself, but the biggest benefit only goes to Yuwen Tai. If Li Tai was a young newcomer who had not been in the industry for a long time, but still longed for appreciation and hoped to make progress in Bafu, he would still be disappointed.
That's all, but with his current position of power and position, it's really not smart to do this again.
Hearing Dugu Xin bluntly said that it was unwise to do so, Li Tai was not embarrassed, but said with a smile: "Some things always require a step. As for who takes the step, there is no need to distinguish. After all, this is
It’s just a small thing.”
"A trivial matter? How can this be considered a trivial matter? You are not only concerned about the situation in the country. Once the Grand Master ascends the throne, the country will definitely change drastically. By then, both the masses inside and outside the country, and the people in the government and in the opposition
, who can be exempted from the impact?”
Seeing that Li Tai still looked unconcerned, Dugu Xin couldn't help but feel a little annoyed, completely forgetting that he had stated before that he would just sit back and watch Li Tai perform freely and be happy to see the results.
"Even if the Grand Master is not allowed to show up, will this day be far away? Even if the country encounters great changes, this is not unforeseeable. Since the Six Towns Mutiny, several people in the north and south of the river have been lonely, and some have been outnumbered. Grand Master Yuwen
Neither unworthy nor the most virtuous, just one of them. And Kansai is just a small corner of the world."
After hearing this, Li Tai said with a smile: "My father-in-law also has a lot of experience and has been through many years of changes. I should be used to this kind of thing. Why are you still so obsessed?"
When Dugu Xin heard this, he couldn't help but be stunned. He didn't expect that Li Tai would suddenly bring the topic to such a big topic, and for a moment he also wondered whether he was really making a fuss out of a molehill and being too sensitive?
But after pondering for a while, he came back to his senses, and then spoke softly and scolded: "Young man, don't talk arrogantly to the world, you and I are just fish and shrimps in a shallow pond, even if there is a severe drought in the world, we will not be able to relieve my disaster!
There may be towering trees in the mountains, but they are not as relevant to me as the rotten wood on the roof of the hall. If this matter is easy to do, why doesn't Grand Master do it on his own? You can just concentrate on the affairs of the southeast, why bother yourself with this trouble!"
In the past few days, Li Tai has also been thinking about why Yu Wentai did not become king, or simply took the final step. Where is the real resistance? Knowing these clearly will be of great reference value for his future path.
Is it the deterrent force from the legal system of the Yuan and Wei Dynasties? To be honest, after the Six Towns Mutiny, the value of this thing was reduced to pieces. People and ghosts could come and have a hand in it. Not to mention the commotion within the Northern Wei Dynasty, even Xiao
Even the old Bodhisattva could send people to Luoyang to establish an emperor.
Speaking of the number of puppet emperors in the troubled times of the dynasty, I am afraid that no dynasty can surpass the Northern Wei Dynasty. Not to mention, now that the Eastern Wei Dynasty has completed the succession of the Wei Dynasty, there are no old and young people from the Yuan and Wei Dynasties crying for their fathers and dying with the country.
After so many years of hard work, everyone is a little tired. It is really about to be destroyed. Hurry up.
Is it the obstruction from powerful foreign ministers like Duguxin? Although people like Duguxin have a lot of thoughts and are not purely loyal to Yuwentai, in fact, they also hope in their hearts to establish a regime with the main body of suppressing soldiers.
, the Northern Qi version in the east is already a big step ahead of them in this regard, so if Yuwentai really wants to usurp Wei, their support can be regarded as a kind of political correctness.
As for splitting up the pro-Wei faction among the Zhenbing, that is for the sake of debate. Just like when Gao Yang proclaimed himself emperor, there were many Jinyang nobles who did not support or even opposed it, but they were definitely not loyal to Wei.
room, just to use this as a blackmail to gain more say.
There were several political forces in the Western Wei Dynasty that could be discussed as a group. In fact, none of them constituted an obstacle to Yu Wentai's real rise to power. They were either insufficient in strength or insufficient in motivation.
The only thing that can barely be considered is that the attitude of the powerful local families in Guanlong may be a bit ambiguous. And the reason for their ambiguous attitude is not that they want to continue to accept the rule of the Western Wei Dynasty with a conservative attitude, but that the Yuwentai family's reputation in Guanxi still remains.
It is a bit shallow, and the Bafu has not provided these Guanlong clans with a profit distribution plan that is enough to make them tempted. The two sides are still in a game of testing each other's bottom line.
The state of this game is very delicate. The Guanlong powerful men are scattered, and none of them actually has the strength or qualifications to compete with Bafu. However, due to the government's military system, they theoretically have the ability to balance Yuwentai.
Of course Yu Wentai also wanted to resolve this constraint, but he could not find a political alliance with which he could concretely contact. And with Su Chuo's death, in fact, such a bridge that served as a communication and buffer between each other was gone.
Therefore, he could only explore step by step to gradually enhance these people's sense of identification with him. Giving the Hu surname, which is often discussed by later generations, is an important link and a very clever method, no less than that of later generations.
Color revolution.
Many people in later generations often criticized the people of the Western Wei Dynasty for being spineless and not daring to object to such a large-scale surname change. However, in fact, they ignored some long-standing factors in the society at that time.
Since the Five Hus rebellion in China, the barbarians have been wreaking havoc in the north for hundreds of years, which naturally gives people an impression of arrogance and violence. As a regime in which Xianbei people were the main body of power, the Northern Wei Dynasty naturally enjoyed more rights.
With abundant social resources and opportunities for advancement, this is another tradition that has been maintained for hundreds of years.
Information in later generations is so advanced that some people feel that shitting one's crotch is a civilized and free way of life. In the Middle Ages, there was already a lack of information. The progress and iteration of ideology will only be slower, and it will even lag behind the actual development of the situation.
Therefore, giving the Hu surname to the people of Guanxi is not only not a humiliation, but more like a kind of shelter and tolerance, and it means that various resources and opportunities originally enjoyed by the Xianbei people are also open to them.
The people who are given surnames are often middle- and upper-level generals who have requirements for career advancement. Around them and above them, the Xianbei people still have an absolute advantage, which will strengthen their belief that they can obtain more political resources.
Zhi. The middle and lower levels are subordinate to their respective generals. Since the generals accept the surname, they naturally follow them and have no chance to express their opinions at all.
Yuwentai also belongs to the category of using the tiger's skin as a banner, using the common understanding of the times to achieve his own goals. Everyone is the same, let alone me as a monkey. Once the field is opened, everyone is a brother, and my family's food
Want it to be sweeter!
But not everyone is so easy to fool. There are still many people who are very outstanding in the original social structure in terms of intelligence, knowledge and social status. It is even more difficult to deal with these people.
They may not have prominent power on the surface, but they enjoy a wide and deep influence in the countryside, and can influence many people quietly. For such people, either give them greater benefits.
Either agree with it, or impose sanctions and suppress it to weaken its influence.
The trouble Duguxin mentioned refers to these groups that have not yet been dealt with. Yuwentai currently has no focus on caring for and convincing these people, but Li Tai hastily pushed the process a big step forward, so the task of paying attention to the reactions of all parties will be
It also falls on him. If they can't reach an agreement, he will indeed be in a lot of trouble.
"My father-in-law should know that I care deeply about the situation in the southeast and will never allow any accidents to affect the personnel arrangements there. Therefore, even if some things are inappropriate, I have to do them reluctantly."
Li Tai spoke seriously to Dugu Xin again, hoping that his father-in-law would not interfere with his next actions.
After hearing this, Dugu Xin shook his head and said: "I know better than you who the Grand Master is. If he is determined, this alone is not enough to impress him. Moreover, the human affairs involved are too complicated. You
Since you are concentrating on the affairs in the southeast, it is not advisable to get involved too deeply. It is better to get out as soon as possible, and I will finish the rest of the matters for you and try my best to mediate."
Seeing that Dugu Xin's attitude was still the same, Li Tai was moved but also a little helpless. After thinking for a while, he said: "I don't think my father-in-law has anything else important to do today. Why don't you come with me and see how I deal with these things?"
dispute."
Duguxin nodded after hearing this, obviously feeling that Li Tai was a little unsure of the situation. After all, he had been away from the country for a long time and was unfamiliar with the personnel in the country, so it was normal for him to make wrong judgments.
So next, Li Tai told his second brother Li Chao to go to his cousin Lu Rou's house with gifts. He would go there later. Anyway, today was not the wedding day, so he just congratulated him in advance to avoid getting married soon.
It would be rude to leave Chang'an.
Then Li Tai took a group of soldiers and generals out of the house. Naturally, Dugu Xin also took his entourage to get on the horse. When he saw that Li Tai was going out of the city, he couldn't help but ask: "Is this the time to arrive?"
Where to go?”
"We'll find out after we go."
Li Tai first gave up the idea and only rode horses in front. After leaving the city, he went straight to Bacheng County.
The crowd quickly arrived at the gate of a manor in Bacheng County. Seeing so many people coming, the villagers gathered in front of the gate with sticks in hand to be on guard.
"You stupid servants don't recognize our distinguished guests. Don't you even recognize me? Quickly report to the master that General Li, the Duke of Taiyuan, came to the door in person to speak today because of previous requests!"
Wang Shu, the grandson of Wang Zhi who was given the surname Yuwen, rushed out from behind the team, pointed at the vigilant villagers and scolded them.
After hearing this, the villagers made a complaint and hurried into the village to report. Not long after, a middle-aged man hurried out with several family members. When he saw Li Tai, Duguxin and his party, his face suddenly became happy and he hurriedly walked in.
He bowed deeply and said in courtesy: "It turns out that Grand Sima and General Li are visiting the humble village in person. Please forgive me for not being able to welcome them from afar! The two distinguished guests quickly enter the village. The simple residence in the village makes the distinguished guests laugh!"
The middle-aged man in front of him is Wang Yue. He used to be in the Shiba Mansion. Later, the Tai Mansion was reorganized into the Zhongwai Mansion, and all the ministers were dismissed, so he returned to his hometown to command the soldiers. But now he is living in the countryside, looking haggard.
There is a touch of unresolved sadness lingering between his eyebrows.
Duguxin only accompanied Li Tai on this trip, so he just nodded slightly to Wang Yue, and then watched Li Tai talking to Wang Yue.
Li Tai turned over and dismounted, looked at Wang Yue who looked eager and expectant, and said: "I have other things to do today, so I don't have time to sit in the village for a long time. I have taken the road and told Wang Yi in the same voice that I have already heard about what I was told before."
Although the chaos in Qu is a bit troublesome, it is not a serious problem. My son is now in charge of Huazhou. I have asked people to take more care of him. Once the matter is verified, the matter will be dealt with as soon as possible. All litigation matters will be dealt with as soon as possible.
If you don't correct it, you can encourage me. After the incident is over, Wang Yitong will come to see me again."
After Wang Yue heard this, he was overjoyed at first, but then he looked ashamed and said: "I am really ashamed of myself. I have served both internally and externally for many years, but in the end, I suffered backlash because of my lax governance. I even sued the Duke of Taiyuan for disturbing him..."
"This is not a big deal. As long as it is handled properly, it will never be true again."
Li Tai comforted Wang Yue twice more, then declined his offer to stay, and signaled Dugu Xin to get on his horse and return to the city. On the way back, he explained a little to Dugu Xin: "Wang Yi has been in charge of the cardinal for a long time, but now he has returned to the world.
In the countryside, it was inevitable that his mentality was unbalanced and he did some stupid things that damaged the reputation of the village. His son was not careful in running the army and became a subordinate general in the family, colluding with gangsters and suing the Chinese and foreign governments, so people took advantage of him to seize his power."
After hearing this, Dugu Xin nodded slightly. Although Wang Yue has lost power in his hometown now, he was born in the Wang family in Jingzhao. He still has deep connections around the capital, or he may not have a high position, but he wants to make some noise.
It was relatively easy. Li Tai took advantage of his frustration to lend a helping hand, which was considered a friendship.
After returning to the city, Li Tai took Dugu Xin directly to the mansion of Huashangong Yang Kuan. At this time, Yang Kuan had not long returned from the imperial city. There were many guests at home. When he heard the doorman announcing the arrival of Dugu Xin and Li Tai,
I was a little surprised when I came to visit, so I hurriedly took the guests in the hall to greet him.
Li Tai felt happy when he saw so many people in Yang Kuan's house. If he guessed correctly, the old guy was definitely discussing Yuwen Tai's appointment as king.
Compared with Wang Yue, who has lost power and lives in a shabby hometown, Hongnong Yang's name is undoubtedly more famous. Although Yang Kuan has spent most of his time in leisure and prosperity these years, he has lived in the capital for a long time, so his connections are deeper. In some special circumstances
It will be revealed without a doubt.
Li Tai wanted to show off to his father-in-law today, so he naturally didn't have the patience to chat with the guests one by one. After sitting down and exchanging pleasantries, he stood up again and said that he had something important to discuss with Yang Kuan in private.
chat.
So Yang Kuan led the two of them into the inner hall. As soon as Fang sat down, he couldn't help but ask: "You two came to see me today. Could it be that you also heard about today's ban?"
After hearing this, Dugu Xin coughed unnaturally, while Li Tai grinned and said: "There is no rush to discuss the ban beforehand. I came to visit today because I have something to ask Mr. Hua Shan. I think Mr. Hua Shan should know."
What is the situation in the southeast? Now that Sichuan has entered our dynasty, Jiangling is close at hand.
I have been stationed in the southeast for a long time and opened the border for the country, so I am naturally bound to do this. Jiangling is the new capital of the Southern Liang Dynasty. It may not be easy to conquer, and it must be destroyed by gravity. If I go south, Mianbei will inevitably be empty, so I want to
I would like to ask Mr. Huashan if there is anyone who can recommend me as a stay-at-home officer?"
Wow!
After Yang Kuan heard this, his hand movements suddenly froze, and the cup in his hand fell to the ground. The servant was about to step forward to pick it up, but was driven away by him with an impatient wave.
He looked at Li Tai in disbelief and said: "Could it be that Mr. Taiyuan is teasing me? He is an autocratic man and has guarded the southeast for many years. His outstanding achievements are obvious to all. Even if he leaves the town to go on an expedition, there must be virtuous and conscientious confidants who can stay behind..."
The surprise is so big that it makes people a bit unbelievable. These people in Guanzhong are not fools. How could they not see the huge benefits contained in the southeast. Especially in recent years, a large number of Guanlong powerful people have been induced by Li Tai.
The subordinates invested their assets in Mianbei, and even Yang Kuan's family had many relatives and disciples involved in this.
So when I heard that Li Tai actually took the initiative to talk about the candidate for the left-behind management of Mianbei, I was so surprised that I couldn't contain myself. With the blessing of nostalgia and power, and the fact that Mibei was defeated by Li Tai
With such an excellent personnel foundation, it is impossible for anyone not to be moved by his replacement!
Li Tai knew that as Jiangling was captured in the future, the entire Jianghan would be connected. No matter Rangcheng, Xiangyang or Jiangling, they would be inseparable from each other. It would be very difficult for him to completely control such a large area.
It is different from returning to Guanzhong to fight Yuwentai now, so it is inevitable to introduce other forces.
The addition of Yang Kuan and other people from Guanzhong will change the problem from the southeastern region's confrontation with the Bafu center to a game between three parties or even more. Li Tai's personnel base in Mianbei is unmatched by any party. In this kind of situation
In a dynamic game, you can still have absolute dominance.
"The matter can be discussed in depth, but I also have something to do with Monkey Hua."
Li Tai saw that Yang Kuan was unable to move patiently, so he smiled and said: "The matter of asking for the title of Grand Master that is discussed in the ban today is a matter that I discussed with Wu'an Gong Li Xianqing and others. I hope Huashang Gong can help to make this happen."
It’s done.”
"This, this...how is it Duke Taiyuan? I don't, alas, the matter was so sudden that it was difficult for me for a moment...Can Duke Taiyuan tolerate me for a short time?"
When Yang Kuan heard this, he was suddenly surprised and a little incoherent, and he was hesitant for a while.
After hearing this, Li Tai smiled and said there was no rush, as long as he made a statement in the near future. He immediately rejected Yang Kuan's kind invitation to stay, and left Yang Kuan's home with his father-in-law, who was already a little stunned.
"I still have to meet Wei Xiaokuan next. With my father-in-law helping me, I feel much calmer."
Li Tai rode his horse while looking at Dugu Xin who was walking side by side and said with a smile.
"You don't need my help. I'm afraid you have a plan in mind!"
After hearing this, Duguxin groaned. Putting aside other considerations, he felt very unhappy when he saw Li Tai working so hard to canvass votes for the cheap new father-in-law, so he said again: "Wei Xiaokuan is different from the previous two
, has a strategic mind and a strong and tenacious temperament, so he cannot be easily persuaded."
Li Tai nodded after hearing the words. Wang Yue, Yang Kuan, and Wei Xiaokuan are the three most representative people in Guanlong Shiliu at present. One is to burn bridges across the river, throw them away after use, and suppress them. Then provide the necessary political support.
Protection and support. If one is highly qualified but is excluded from employment, then the actual power and position should be exchanged.
As for Wei Xiaokuan, he has a great reputation and is also a representative figure of the Guanlong warriors. He is also the person Li Tai must communicate with and unite with.
He seems to be working on Yuwentai's affairs, but in fact he is also using this matter as an excuse to get in-depth contact with people from all sides in Guanlong and reach a deeper tacit understanding with them. If not, he would be the general of Bianzhen.
It is difficult to reach any tacit understanding and conspiracy with important local figures in Guanzhong.
Just as he said to Duguxin, Guanxi is only a small corner of the world, and any situation is temporary, so whether in space or time, he must let go of the larger pattern and plan. With these
Exchanges between important political figures in Guanzhong are also an important part of the future.
It's a big chapter. I originally wanted to finish the conversation with Wei Xiaokuan, but I couldn't make it in time, so I'll post it first...