After He Basheng's letters were released, apart from the frightened He Bawei brothers, the first person to come to Shangyuan Village was actually Director Yu Wen, who was the governor of Yongzhou at the time.
When Li Tai heard the reports from the villagers, he couldn't help but be stunned for a moment. Director Yu Wen couldn't be considered a close confidant of He Basheng, could he?
But after thinking about it for a while, he understood. Even the brothers He Bawei rushed over after hearing the news. Could Daxingtai Yuwentai not be curious about what He Basheng was doing?
Although most of the generals who once had a subordinate relationship with He Basheng, such as Dugu Xin, were sent to remote areas, some of the dozens of letters sent by He Basheng's officers always stayed in Huazhou or Chang'an Kinki area.
Ten days have passed since the first letter was sent, but no one has come to see him with the letter. Li Tai has always felt a little strange.
Now that Director Yuwen is visiting, he has a taste of it. Everyone is looking at Daxingtai's emotions. Daxingtai has not expressed his position on this, so naturally He Basheng's old friends do not dare to rush to see him.
Although Li Tai didn't have much hope for this from the beginning, after thinking about this, he couldn't help but sigh that He Basheng, including the entire Heba family, had very weak appeal in the Western Wei Dynasty.
As the saying goes, in the first half of your life, you will respect your father and your son, and in the second half of your life, you will respect your son and your father. It is certain that the Heba family will have no successor. Even if there is any friendship to be pursued in the past, everyone must base themselves on reality now.
Director Yu Wen did not come here alone. He was accompanied by several courtiers and officials of the Bafu, as well as more than fifty slaves and two carts. Li Tai's eldest cousin Cui Qian was also among them.
When Li Taixing came out of the manor to greet him, Cui Qian took the initiative to step forward and introduce the visitors to him.
Some of the people who came to visit Li Tai had heard of, while others had little impression. His main attention was still focused on Director Yu Wen.
Although Yu Wendao and Yu Wenhu are direct brothers and the age gap is not too big, the two brothers are very different in appearance and temperament.
Yu Wenhu had raised eyebrows and sharp eyes. Even if he was neither happy nor angry, when he stared at something, people would wonder if this guy was looking for trouble.
But Director Yu Wen looks a little unremarkable, with no obvious physical features and no unforgettable majesty. If he were not surrounded by the crowd, he would be an insignificant passerby. Li Tai
I also believe that there are no sharp edges or corners visible at a glance.
Of course, Director Yuwen is not an insignificant person. He is now the well-deserved number two figure in the Yuwen family, and his power and prestige have reached the level of being on an equal footing with those old military leaders in Beizhen.
"There is a lot of noise in the outer village, and there is another business in the east valley. The grand master is recuperating there, and I have invited Zhang Wu Gong and other princes to see him."
Li Tai looked at Director Yu Wen and found that he was also slightly scrutinizing him. Although the other party did not have any arrogance, he still felt a little embarrassed, so he extended his arms as an invitation.
Director Yu Wen rode his horse slowly behind, took a brief look at the manor, and said like other people who came here for the first time: "I remember that Li Sanqi just came to the village last year, and the improvement of this garden has been so impressive.
It shows that you are very talented!”
"The horses are blunt-footed, their steps are hobbling, and their deeds dare not be praised. They only enjoy the grace of Daxingtai, which prospers and governs the country. The rain and dew are abundant, and the plowing of mulberry trees is timely, and they have enough food and clothing."
Li Tai dared to boast about his brilliant business skills in front of Yu Wenhu, but he was much more honest and did not dare to show off in front of Yu Wenhu.
Director Yu Wen smiled after hearing this, and took a closer look at the manor during the trip, especially the large warehouses and workshops surrounded by high walls.
The group of people walked around the slopes and came to the valley, where a boy named Feng was already supporting He Basheng and waiting in front of the villa.
Upon seeing this, Director Yu Wen quickly turned over and dismounted, walked forward, held He Basheng's arm in both hands and said: "The mountain breeze is cool and cool, just sit in the hall and wait for me to worship you."
"I am old and stubborn, but I don't like to show my bad attitude to others!"
He Basheng gave a faint smile and nodded to Director Yuwen first, then turned his eyes to the people behind him. When he saw Cui Qian, his eyes paused and the smile on his face became stronger: "Shixun, you are here.
We haven’t seen each other for a long time.”
Cui Qian had the temperament to keep his emotions and anger hidden, but when he saw He Basheng's appearance and heard what he said, a trace of sadness flashed across his expression. He stepped forward and bowed deeply, saying: "Grand Master, things in this world are impermanent.
Just take care of yourself!"
After He Basheng and others in the group greeted each other one by one, he waited until Li Tai came to help him, then turned around and walked into the hall. As he walked, he smiled and said to Cui Qian: "This young relative of yours is really a grateful person."
What a righteous young man! Last year I visited several Huibao camps and saw him helpless and helpless, so I picked him up and gave him shelter.
There was no long-term plan at that time, and I would have benefited a lot if I didn't think about it again. The family has changed so far, and if I hadn't had this young man to support me out of righteousness and comfort this old man, I'm afraid we wouldn't have had the time to see you all today!"
When Director Yu Wen heard this, he took another deep look at Li Tai. Next to him, Cui Qian said quickly: "Apan is a young talent in the household who was carefully raised by my uncle. In the early years, my brother and the grand master traveled around the world, but we didn't have the opportunity.
I have cared about his growth and gathered together in Kansai, and I am deeply happy that he has a good temperament. He understands right and wrong, is sensitive to kindness, and is not a perverse and arrogant bad talent."
Li Tai couldn't help but feel a little blushed when he heard these two singing and praising him, so he showed great diligence and swept aside any stones or dead branches on the road with his toes.
When everyone entered the hall, the visitors couldn't help but be curious about the ingenious decoration of the villa. Even Director Yu Wen took a few glances before remembering the letter of condolences that he asked the accompanying visitors to present to Daxingtai.
Yu Wentai showed great concern for this old man in Wuchuan who was in bad luck in his old age. He rewarded fifty male and female slaves to serve him and provide him with medicine, as well as a lot of money, silk and food and supplies.
Li Tai also deliberately took the reward list and read it carefully, and found that there was nothing that people with gas diseases should avoid eating, which made him feel relieved. It was not a conspiracy theory, but he was influenced by the unofficial romances of later generations and felt that kings would always take advantage of the heroes.
When he was sick, he offered gifts to persuade him to kill him, but obviously Yu Wentai did not mean this.
But even so, the meeting scene is inevitably awkward.
Director Yuwen expressed his condolences on behalf of Daxingtai and then stopped talking, as if to leave time for others to talk. But with such a big person like him sitting here, it is difficult for everyone to control the scale of the conversation. He is too close and too close.
Even alienation doesn't seem appropriate.
So the conversation could only revolve around what we had eaten today and what we wanted to eat tomorrow. Li Tai stood next to him and became a reporter of dish names, introducing He Basheng's recent diet.
Everyone nodded happily when they heard that the grand master was still eating in an orderly manner every day. Although they were a little curious about the names of the dishes Li Tai mentioned, it was obviously not easy to ask carefully at the moment.
Li Tai chatted awkwardly with everyone, and after looking at the sky, he said he wanted to prepare a meal. However, when he walked out of the hall, none of these people got up and left in a sensible manner. It seemed that he had made up his mind to have a big meal.
So he could only go into the kitchen and order the preparation of food for these people. Thinking about the awkward atmosphere in the hall, he didn't really want to go back.
Of course, it was also because the personnel on this trip did not particularly attract him. In addition to Director Yuwen and his eldest cousin Cui Qian, there was also Hou Mo Chen Chong's younger brother Hou Mo Chen Kai, and Chang Sun Zhi's son Chang Sun Shaoyuan was slightly impressed.
The other visitors were a bit unfamiliar.
Li Tai was wandering outside the hall. He looked up and saw several visitors walking out one after another. He nodded to Li Tai and started wandering around the valley villa with great interest.
Cui Qian also walked out, raised his hand to wave to Li Tai, and then walked to the pavilion in the peach forest behind the villa.
"Zhang Wugong wants to have a few words with the Grand Master, so we will stay away first."
Cui Qian first explained, then pointed to the orchard that was already fragrant with peaches and plums and said with a smile: "Living in Jingyi, the noise is disturbing. But you are smart, Apan, and cleverly bought a property in this quiet place in the countryside, which makes people reluctant to leave.
ah."
"If my cousin likes the scenery here, I still have a guest house available in my garden."
Li Tai laughed at first, and then leaned closer and said, "Cousin, do you know why Duke Zhang Wu wants to... Could it be that Daxingtai doesn't like the grand master to make noise in personnel matters again?"
"How can you be happy? It's just that when Taishi Lao Jing comes here, even if he is a little willful, it is within the tolerance of human nature."
Cui Qian first sighed, and then said to Li Tai: "Apan, the Grand Master really cares about you! He is not afraid of being disliked, and will pave the way for you. But is it help or annoyance?
, you still need to grasp it yourself!"
After hearing this, Li Tai nodded to show that he understood.
"Zhang Wugong is also very concerned about you. He even went to the Shangyuan Bei Canal to climb up to the plateau. Along the way, he called villagers to ask about the details of the canal in the village. He praised that there are many people in the village who form alliances and build things, but things like yours are so sophisticated.
There are quite a few."
At this point, Cui Qian asked again: "Apan, do you want to serve in the court? Since the imperial court went to the west, the system has been in ruins, and the Westerners' scholarship is sloppy, far inferior to that of my Shandong family. You are from a well-known family, and you are smart.
If you have knowledge, if you can enter the court to learn etiquette and policy, you will become a member of the Fang family within twenty years!"
When Li Tai heard this, he shook his head without even thinking about it: "It's important to regulate laws and regulations from ancient times to the present, and it's the watch of all generations. How can a mere child be qualified for it! If I live in Yanghui Township now, I may still be praised by Xiuzhu. Once
If you enter the court and have a heavy responsibility, you will be destroyed by strong winds and make you laugh all year round!"
Establishing the laws and etiquette of a dynasty is definitely an honor for a family, but it has no allure for Li Tai. Even if he becomes a master of etiquette in the future and a master of Confucianism and Legalism, will he arrange a grand ceremony for Yang Jian's enthronement?
Hearing Li Tai's straightforward refusal, Cui Qian also laughed: "It is indeed a bit delusional, but it is rare for you, Apan, to have such self-awareness. The former Daxingtai refused to call you, so I thought you were stupid.
Aobu went to Taifu. Now it seems that he is worrying too much.
Nowadays, the East and West are gradually facing each other, and the old strength of Daxingtai is gradually withering away. The accumulation of Shili has become a top priority. Ah Pan, you are heading west at this time. At such an age, it is the right time. Be smart in dealing with situations and do not follow the past.
vulgar."
Li Tai was also a little happy after hearing this. He was also worried that sometimes he would appear to be deviant in doing things, but his eldest cousin actually advised him that those who understand current affairs are heroes.
But soon he understood why Cui Qian said this: "Zheng Daoyong of Yongzhou visited your house before, and what he said was mostly related to the details of Apan's family affairs, whether you are married or not. We made an appointment to discuss it, and I think it is better to