Li Tai was still coveting other people's girls some time ago, and he didn't want to be noticed by others when he turned around.
He and Zheng Daoyong only met once, that is when he was summoned by Yu Wentai after the Yuan Yu Dynasty. He did not expect that Zheng Daoyong was so interested in him that he even went to his cousin's house to inquire about his family and marital status.
It's not like Zheng Daoyong had nothing to do with gossiping. Now that he's talking about this, it's obvious that he already has something in mind.
However, Li Tai listened to his cousin's wishes and didn't seem to want Li Tai to marry the Zheng family. The so-called "Don't follow the old customs" turned out to be an advice to him not to blindly pursue marriages from noble families, but to be based on reality.
Although Li Tai had no idea in this regard, he still couldn't help but think secretly in his heart, what's wrong with the Zheng family in Xingyang? The men of the Gao family in the east are vying to drive the big car, what a greedy person, that big car is still
They, the Li family, have joint venture shares.
If he remembered correctly, Zheng Daoyong had a son named Zheng Yi. The reason why Yang Jian was able to usurp the country in the future was indispensable to Zheng Yi.
Li Tai thought secretly and could understand why his cousins were not very keen on his marriage to the Zheng family in Xingyang. It was not because he was worried that Li Tai would be dragged over by Zheng Daoyong to help him compete with Cui Quan for officialdom. In the final analysis,
That is resource overlap.
Sure enough, Cui Qian went on to say: "Although the world was not peaceful in the past, it still had morality and order. Several families were connected and maintained their own style, and the related families were watching and helping each other. But now China is in a state of chaos and Chixian.
Even though years have passed since the collapse of Heyin, the calamity of Heyin is still frightening to think about. Everyone with intelligence should also think about how to deal with the world."
After hearing this, Li Tai nodded. The Heyin Incident brought not only physical destruction to the world, especially the noble families in Hebei, but also a strong shake of spiritual self-esteem and values, making people give up their illusions and recognize the reality.
The Cui brothers can be said to be the representatives. They first wandered around the world with He Basheng, and after entering the customs, they also joined the army and worked hard to make meritorious deeds. And their family's future marriages were also based on reality, and they had a close relationship with the Beizhen Army led by Yu Wen.
The heads are closely related.
"If Apan, you are just a young man, living in seclusion, relying on your old family, you still have the means to survive. But seeing that your hometown is well managed, your deeds are well-known, your temperament is elegant, and you are well-planned, it can be said that you have a good year.
Jade, in the valley of barren years, it would be a pity if major matters are hastily discussed."
Cui Qian's evaluation of Li Tai was indeed high, and he said with great sincerity: "Forging a famous clan is nothing more than mutual vanity. Those who are behind in the world may envy this, but people with the same surname like us, gain nothing and lose nothing, but they are buried."
I've got the opportunity for your talent, Apan.
The grand master entrusts you with his life, and the Duke of Changle entrusts you with his heir. It can be seen that Apan, you are well-versed in things. At present, Daxingtai still needs Yuan Congxiang to help fight against the thieves, but if we wait until the feudal society stabilizes, the most important thing will be to get close to the humerus first.
.Apan, when you were young, it would be a pity if you could not be included in this list!"
Li Tai also understood when he heard this. Not only did his cousin not support his marriage to the Zheng family in Xingyang, he even tried to persuade him to show his enthusiasm and become Yuwen Tai's son-in-law.
This idea is so wild that even Li Tai dare not think of it like this.
But it has to be said that his eldest cousin's analysis is quite prescient. The political situation of the Western Wei and Northern Zhou Dynasties is indeed as Cui Qian said. As the warriors of Beizhen gradually withered, Yuwentai's nephews, sons-in-law and other clan forces
Gradually became the backbone of the Northern Zhou regime.
But the question is, is Yuwentai’s son-in-law so easy to be?
This thing is not like the wheat in the field, which grows rapidly every year. Even if Yuwentai works hard at sowing, it will take at least ten or eight years to grow.
When Yu Wentai was a teenager, he followed his father and brother around. It was not until Hebei Ge Rong's rebels were wiped out by Er Zhu Rong and his troops belonged to Er Zhu's family that his life gradually became stable. Later, he followed He Bayue into Guanzhong to quell the rebellion.
When he was in Xia Prefecture, the eldest son Yuwen Yucai was born.
His eldest daughter was born a few years earlier, but when Yuan Baoju of the Western Wei Dynasty ascended the throne and appointed Yuan Qin as the crown prince, she hurriedly became the crown princess. Even though Xianbei has a custom of early marriage, this marriage is considered an early marriage among early marriages.
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Although nearly ten years have passed, Yu Wentai's children have gradually grown up, but most of them are little ones in their teens or even younger, and there are also many people waiting to become his in-laws.
After this New Year, Li Tai was already sixteen years old, which was not too old. Also, he was born in the direct lineage of the Li family in Longxi, so he had certain united front value.
But his united front value, at least in Yu Wentai's view, was still ranked behind the Beizhen warriors. Yu Jin, Zhao Gui, Li Bi and other generals were obviously more valuable than Li Tai, a descendant of the Li family in Longxi.
It's not that the name of the Longxi Li family is worthless, the key is that Yuwentai is too bad at it.
If he has already defeated Gao Huan of the Eastern Wei Dynasty and has the strength to look towards Hebei in the Central Plains, the matter of winning over the old gentry in Hebei and Luoyang will naturally be put on the agenda, but it is not a top priority now.
Not to mention other Hebei nobles, even members of Li Tai's own family would not be able to come over the mountains to join him just because he married Yuwentai's daughter. Yuwentai did not have the strength, qualifications and charisma yet.
"The fate of my master is still uncertain. As a human being, I cannot help the lost and rescue the dead. I owe a huge debt to human ethics. How can I have the face to forcefully talk about visits and employment and make fun of the world?"
After Li Tai pondered for a moment, he replied that there was little hope of becoming Yu Wentai's son-in-law. He didn't really want to drive the Zheng family's big car. The uncertainty about his father's life or death became a ready-made excuse that was both rude and ready-made.
After Cui Qian heard this, he nodded and said: "Zheng Daoyong comes to ask again, and I will reply to him. But Apan, you don't have to be sad and stick to the customs. If you have a good relationship, you must fight for it. Although I am wandering around the world, I hope you can be here."
This town is self-reliant and proud of itself!"
"I will definitely remember my cousin's teachings!"
Li Tai also said, if Yu Wentai really wants me to cry and ask me to be his son-in-law, I will definitely agree and try to make Dugu Xin become the father-in-law even once!
When the two returned to the hall, several other visitors also sat back down.
Li Tai didn't know what Director Yuwen said to He Basheng, but he could sense that Director Yuwen looked at him more often.
Soon the villagers served the meals, including several seasonal dishes with meat and vegetables, including stir-fried and stewed. The fruit wine made from kaempferol was tender and yellow in color, sweet and sour, and had a slightly alcoholic smell.
, very alluring.
Li Tai is also observing the food tastes of the guests. His workshop has already tried cast iron pots, and today he specially ordered the kitchen to stir-fry some meat slices and vegetables. Although the guests felt a little fresh, they only tasted it briefly, and there was no surprise on their faces.
A big feast.
After all, old eating habits are hard to change. In addition, the condiments are not rich enough, and simple changes in cooking methods cannot be enough to satisfy the taste.
However, one of the guests at the banquet saw chicken, duck and bacon on He Basheng's dining table, and he quickly raised his hand and said: "An old brief medical book remembers that people with gas diseases should avoid eating poultry...
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After hearing this, He Basheng pointed at the dishes and said with a smile: "What you see may not be true. These chickens and ducks are all vegetarian dishes made from bean sprouts. I am careful and careful, fearing that I will be anorexic, so I make them with clever decorations to deceive my eyes and make money."
Food!"
As he spoke, he raised his hand to signal the servants to cut the chickens and ducks into pieces and give them to the guests at the table to taste.
When everyone ate it, they discovered that these chicken and duck meats were steamed from rice flour, soybean flour, etc., made into the shape of chickens and ducks, and covered with a layer of bean curd paste. They looked lifelike and tasted chewy.
, the taste is also rich and long, even more fragrant and sweet than real chicken and duck meat.
After some people tried it, they were still unsatisfied and couldn't help but ask about how to make it.
Li Tai just laughed and said that he didn't know the reason. It was all made by the villagers who were good cooks, but the workmanship was too complicated, so he could only provide He Basheng with food, and at the same time stop someone from asking for a chef.
“Brother’s restaurant has more than one delicacy, including the creamy chestnut cake. Guests will be even more amazed after trying it!”
This kid, Shuofeng, has become more and more out of touch with He Basheng recently. He doesn't know what it means to be low-key. He sees everyone praising the dishes and showing off proudly.
Seeing everyone's curious looks on their faces, Li Tai could only fake a smile and order the kitchen to fix things quickly.
Not long after, the creamy chestnut cake was served. The soft pastry was covered with fluffy white cream. Everyone held the pastry and looked at it carefully. They were amazed and amazed after eating it. They looked like they had never seen the world before.
It made Li Tai feel vain.
After finishing the meal, Director Yu Wen and others stood up to leave without feeling satisfied.
After sending the group out of the village, Li Tai turned around and glanced at Shou Feng. Shou Feng's little face said solemnly, "I understand. If you don't bother me, I'll go back to my home and do the questions!"
After returning to Huazhou, Director Yuwen went straight to Bafu. After seeing Yuwentai, he put a list on the table and said: "These are the people summoned by Grand Master He Ba. There were not many old people before Datong.
Indeed, I look forward to seeing you again before we say goodbye.
There are also several people who were subordinates in Hedong. The Grand Master told me that he met Li Boshan. This son is grateful and knowledgeable and has considerable talents. Therefore, the Grand Master wants to repay him and hopes that he can make great achievements in Hedong and serve as a pioneer for the king."
Yu Wentai took the list and glanced at it before sighing: "The grand master is really old-fashioned and arrogant, and he dare not even see his wish come true. Although he is cautious and self-defeating, I will not treat him lightly. If the wish comes true, if there is nothing on the border,
After all, I will come back soon, and I will shed tears to say goodbye."
After saying this, he asked again: "Who is Li Boshan? He is worthy of the grand master's expectations, and he still needs to devote himself to him when he is old?"
"I went to the village to check it out. It's not for nothing that this son is good at making things. He is very impressive in his creations and people. In particular, he organized the village. In just a few months, he was able to bring the virtuous and foolish people in the village within the standard. Let's talk about his character in detail with the Grand Master.
, Uncle, what you said before about his arrogance and arrogance is indeed biased. Sabao is not a person who is good at getting along with the masses, but he actually has many good words for him..."
Director Yuwen talked about what he had seen during his trip to Shangyuan, and focused on the personnel and rural rules of the Shangyuan Qumeng. In his words, he admired Li Tai even more: "The separation of Hedong is uncertain, and it depends on the place of control. This son is a famous family.
If you have talented people and are determined to achieve great results, if you put them there, organize them in the countryside, and control the masses, you may really see miraculous results."
After hearing this, Yu Wentai was silent for a moment, and then said: "It is inevitable to miss the mark after seeing a thousand horses. Maybe you are right. If this is true, you should not leave it alone. People who do good things will have many desires.
If it comes into my mouth, I will tame it myself. Hiding it at the bottom of a golden jar is the way to run a household."