When Su Chuo came to his hometown this time, in addition to visiting He Basheng to express his condolences, he also had another thing to do, which was to invite Li Taitong to Chang'an to meet with Zhou Huida, an important minister of the court who was also seriously ill.
Li Tai was startled when he heard Su Chuo's invitation. He really had no friendship with Zhou Huida and had never even met. He couldn't understand why Su Chuo invited him to go with him.
But everyone has come, and things have been said, and it will always be embarrassing if I don’t go.
Li Tai doesn't travel as casually as before.
After He Basheng entered the village, the elite troops stationed in the imperial court gradually withdrew, and now they all remain in Shangyuan Village. Coupled with Li Tai's own strong men from the tribe, he can easily pull out a team of fifty people.
The team was fully equipped with bows and swords, and even carried a few pairs of light armor.
"I was also disturbed by the many jumps in the wild. I was timid before leaving, which made Su Shangshu laugh."
When Su Chuo heard what Li Tai said, he felt a little embarrassed for a moment. After a while, he said: "The national destiny is difficult, and the countryside has not yet been governed. Therefore, Daxingtai is also hungry for talents, and hopes that young gentlemen like Li Lang will devote their lives to their duties."
thing."
I was ready, even planning to go to his backyard and set fire to my heart!
Hearing Su Chuo say this, Li Tai also felt a surge of expectation in his heart. When it comes to the appointment and dismissal of official positions, Su Chuo's right to speak in front of Yu Wentai is even higher than that of those Beizhen Yuan followers. This has been said more
It's obvious.
The group of people set out on the road in great force, and when they reached the northern foot of Lishan Mountain, Li Tai found that the number of drivers entering the mountain to enjoy the scenery was obviously much larger than when they passed by before.
It seems that the club run by the Heba brothers has begun to bear fruit, attracting all the powerful children living in Chang'an. Although Li Tai has no interests involved in it, he is quite happy to see this scene.
He wanted to go into the mountain to check it out, but he thought that Su Chuo, who was traveling with him, would obviously not like the kind of sensual, extravagant and enjoyable occasions. In order to avoid unnecessary complications, he could only give up temporarily.
He planned to inspect the property with Yu Wenhu and the others after a while to see if the hole dug for Zhao Gui was beautiful.
Zhou Huida's mansion is located in the east of Chang'an City. Not far from the city's curved alley, you can see the tall Yimen.
Today's Chang'an City seems cramped and messy, but Zhou Huida's mansion is still spacious and majestic, showing his transcendent status in the Western Wei Dynasty.
Zhou Huida was neither a powerful person in Beizhen nor a famous family in Hebei. He was not even a high-ranking official in Luoyang who followed Emperor Xiaowu when he moved westward, but his resume was equally rich.
As early as the end of the Northern Wei Dynasty, King Xiao Baoji of Qi entered the Pass to quell the chaos, and Zhou Huida became his staff. After He Bayue entered the Pass to quell the rebellion and captured Xiao Bao, he retained Zhou Huida as his staff, and later served under the Yuwentai Mansion. For Guanxi
The communication between the forces and the Luoyang court at that time was very important.
Up to now, Zhou Huida's official position is Shangshu Youpushe, and he is a high-ranking official in the Western Wei Dynasty. There are many people who were recommended to the court by his disciples. Even Su Chuo only received Yu Wentai's attention and reuse because of Zhou Huida's recommendation.
Because there were too many visitors, when Li Tai and others arrived, there were still many visitors who were not allowed in from early morning to morning. But after all, Su Chuo had a great reputation, and not long after the name card was handed in, Zhou Huida's son led all the family slaves out.
Welcoming them, we briefly cleared the way to welcome them into the mansion.
"Aye's illness has become more serious recently. He wakes up and faints. When he wakes up, he can have simple conversations, but when he is unconscious, he can't even recognize his close relatives..."
Zhou Huida's son, Zhou Ti, looked haggard and sad. He first invited the two of them to sit down in the hall, and then went to the hospital in person to check on his father's condition.
The two waited in the hall for half an hour before Zhou Ti hurried back and invited them in to visit.
The smell of traditional Chinese medicine in the room was strong, and it was filled with a rotten smell that even spices could not cover up. Although Li Tai had rarely experienced illness, life and death, he smelled this smell and felt that Zhou Huida would die soon.
"Mr. Wen'an, I'm late, please forgive me!"
Su Chuo bent down and walked into the curtain, and whispered in a low voice as he walked forward. Immediately, a series of whispered conversations could be heard in the tent.
Li Tai stood outside the curtain and waited for a moment, then he heard Su Chuo raise his voice and say: "In the past, I often lamented that there were not many people in Guanxi, and that the king's affairs were vigorous but he lacked good talents. Now I will introduce you to a young sage from a famous family.
, your style is outstanding and impressive, I hope it can clear the eyes and ears of the public!"
Although Su Chuo didn't call him by his name, Li Tai guessed that he was probably talking about him, so he leaned into the curtain and looked up to see an old man with an old appearance and dull eyesight sitting on the couch.
He hurriedly stepped forward and bowed, saying: "Young Master Li Boshan, I have met Mr. Wen An."
"Here, who's son is this? He is indeed very energetic and impressive!"
Zhou Huida's mouth trembled and he looked at Li Tai and said.
Su Chuo introduced Li Tai's family background in a low voice. Zhou Huida's slightly distracted old eyes couldn't help but stare a little longer. He raised his finger and pointed at Li Tai and said: "It turns out that he is a young man from a famous family. The young man from your family came to visit with his relatives the day before yesterday.
The appearance is still impressive, but the handsomeness is much worse. Although I am old, I still like to see young talents, so why don't I come with Kong Huai?"
"Boshan only went to the West for justice last year. During this period, he and the pro-party had not yet reconciled and lived together, which made Wen An laugh."
Li Tai also knew something about his relatives in Kansai. Hearing this, he guessed that the young man Zhou Huida was talking about should be a young man named Li Licheng, who was a descendant of Li Chong, but he had not had time to meet him yet.
"Okay, good boy!"
Zhou Huida didn't seem to hear Li Tai's answer clearly. He nodded and responded vaguely, and then started talking quietly with Su Chuo.
After a while, he looked back at Li Tai and looked at him carefully. The serious look in his eyes made Li Tai feel a little embarrassed.
After another long while, Zhou Huida suddenly waved and called: "Alang, come here!"
"I'm here, I'm here, Aye, tell me."
After hearing this, Zhou Ti, who had been standing sideways by the couch, quickly leaned down and answered softly.
Zhou Huida put her arms around her son's neck and whispered for a moment, but his son's expression gradually became awkward and he just answered incoherently.
"Go quickly, go quickly, don't miss my girl's good match!"
After whispering, Zhou Huida nodded to Li Tai with a smile on his face, and then pushed his son a few times. When he saw that he just didn't move, he suddenly became angry and even waved his arms and slapped him: "Don't let anything go wrong. If we don't reach an agreement,
Don’t come back to see me!”
Zhou Ti had a bitter and embarrassed look on his face. He first smiled apologetically at Su Chuo and Li Tai, and then said helplessly: "Ah, my sister married into the Prince's family in Jibei last summer. I don't need you to worry about her anymore."
"Nonsense, really nonsense! My daughter came to see me this morning, and she is still in the pavilion."
After Zhou Huida heard this, he became even more angry. He slapped his son and scolded him: "Don't you hope that your sister will enter a famous family? I have seen this boy before. He is handsome and impressive. Su Lingchuo also said that he is very talented... Although my family has a good family,
Therefore, it is not honorable, but there is something to be praised for at this time. He is a young man walking alone, and perhaps no one has fully appreciated him. It is right that he should be included in the hall and shine on my court gate!"
As soon as these words came out, everyone at Weiwei looked a little embarrassed. Su Chuo quickly stood up and signaled Li Tai and him to withdraw temporarily, leaving Zhou Ti to stay and comfort his grumpy old father.
"Mr. Wen'an appreciates handsome young men and never changes his ways even when he is old. This is not a deliberate act of disrespect. Don't worry about it, Li Lang."
After arriving at the outer hall, Su Chuo said to Li Tai.
"Boshan is also honored to be rewarded by a wise man."
Although Li Tai was a little embarrassed, he was still somewhat pleased with himself. Who doesn't like to be admired and coveted?
After a while, Zhou Ti walked out of the inner room in small steps, and apologized to Li Tai again and again with a look of shame on his face. His father suddenly fell ill just now, and what he said was indeed rash, and he used his power to force a marriage into a wealthy family.
If the meaning is spread out, it will inevitably hurt the public.
Li Tai had no idea of self-defense as a noble family, and he repeatedly expressed that he didn't mind, so he finally revealed the matter.
But after this episode, it was always a bit embarrassing to stay as a guest again. So the two of them got up and said goodbye, leaving Zhou Huida's mansion.
It was already getting late, so Su Chuo took Li Tai to his mansion in Beijing to stay overnight.
Li Tai didn't know if it was his own misunderstanding. After leaving Zhou Huida's mansion, he always felt that Su Chuo's eyes were a little strange when he looked at him, and he couldn't help but murmur in his heart, could it be that you are also greedy for me?
Fortunately, Su Chuo didn't say any nonsense. He went to the residence and had a simple meal, and introduced his nephew to meet him. The martial arts Su family was also a wealthy family in Guanzhong and had a prosperous population. The only regret was that Li Tai could not see the infant son.
There is no weaning of Yuwen's son-in-law Su Wei.
After dinner, Su Chuo looked at Li Tai and said: "Guanxi has been in trouble for a long time. Although the humanities and politics of Guanxi are inferior to those of Dongzhou, for a husband who is determined to rise up, this hometown is also a fertile ground for making achievements.
I was just a village farmer in Kansai. Fortunately, I was recommended by Duke Wen'an and was rewarded by Daxingtai. I was appointed as a dramatist. I often felt ashamed, but I tried my best to do it. I also often asked myself who would succeed me, and I didn't dare to be greedy and obstructive.
The path to becoming a virtuous person.
Li Lang, although you are a new visitor to Dongzhou, you are still a native of the country. Looking at the strict organization of your hometown, we can see that there are classic methods for managing affairs and people. I want to promote talents in the Tao, but I am afraid of disturbing the Qing Dynasty...
"
When Li Tai heard this, he finally understood that Su Chuo specially invited him to visit Zhou Huida in order to conduct an ideological education in action.
He hurriedly stood up and cupped his hands and said: "Bo Shan did not dare to boast and be arrogant. Now that he has been appreciated by the minister, he can only show off his meager ability and donate his meager efforts to prove this! The prosperity of the Tao is to go first and succeed, and the beauty of scholars is to pass on the fire with salary.
, receive this fire, burn my body, and pass it on to the latter. Although the body is not great, the Tao is not alone!"
When Su Chuo heard this, he couldn't help but clapped his hands and cheered, and then said: "Li Lang is talented and talented. I have seen it before. I have selfish motives and want to promote you to the court and write a biography for Duke Wen'an, which will become a famous story."
, please don’t say goodbye, Li Lang!”
"Boshan is obligated!"
Li Tai quickly said that writing a biography for Zhou Huida could also help him accumulate some connections. Not to mention the connections Zhou Huida had accumulated in the Western Wei Dynasty, the old man sat up in shock when he was dying and asked him to recognize his son-in-law.
It also made him recognize the other person's vision from the bottom of his heart.