On the south road of Chang'an, a group of carriages and pedestrians were walking from the north.
This team is not small in size. The warriors and entourage in front and behind are all fully armed. There are thousands of them. There are also more than a dozen carriages in front and behind. There are also hundreds of servants men and women accompanying the carriages. They are walking on the road.
Vast.
Pedestrians on the road stayed away from the battle when they saw it, and did not dare to come forward to cause trouble. The team went straight and unimpeded, and soon arrived at Longyuan Academy in the southeast of Chang'an City.
In the academy, Li Taizheng personally met with Han Guo, the governor of Yanzhou, and Cui Qian, Li Yantou, Mao Shijian and other old northern Shaanxi tribesmen from Suizhou and other places.
Although he has been active in Shannan for many years and has not visited northern Shaanxi for several years, northern Shaanxi is after all an important part of the development of his power in Kansai. And because his personnel management in northern Shaanxi is so good that even if
After falling out with the Chinese Foreign Affairs Bureau, the Chinese Foreign Affairs Bureau still retained his personnel department in northern Shaanxi without making any major adjustments.
Everyone in northern Shaanxi has also been separated from Li Tai for several years. Family members and confidants such as Li Yantou have followed him all the way since he entered the customs. However, in order to maintain the personnel foundation in northern Shaanxi, Li Yantou has been stationed in northern Shaanxi and completely missed it.
It tells a series of stories about Li Tai's rise in Shannan Road. When we meet again after a long separation, our hearts are full of sadness, and each of them has endless topics to talk about.
After a heart-warming conversation, the time quickly passed from early morning to afternoon. In addition to talking with others, Li Tai also gained a relatively comprehensive understanding of the current personnel development status of various places in northern Shaanxi.
At this time, Dugu Bin, who was dressed in plain robes, walked into the hall from outside, clasped his fists towards Li Tai and said, "I would like to inform Mr. Tang that the princess and the Da Sima family have arrived."
After hearing this, people in the hall stood up and left one after another. Li Tai also stood up from the table, raised his finger and pointed at Li Yan's head and said: "Now that you have returned home, please entertain all your colleagues for me. If the hospitality is not good,
, if you displease others, I will punish you!"
"Don't worry, Alang, I will definitely make you feel like a guest at home!"
Li Yantou quickly puffed up his chest and expressed his stance. He was already brave and lively among the generals. Now that he finally met his master, he felt extremely happy.
When everyone left, Li Tai also left the hall and went to the side courtyard with Dugu Bin. Dugu Bin was Gao Bin and had returned from northern Shaanxi with Li Yantou and others not long ago. As a retainer of Dugu Xin, after returning
He then had to assist with funeral arrangements.
At this time, in the side courtyard of the academy, Dugu Bin's son Dugu Jiong was also running back and forth to help move the utensils on the carriage into the hall. But while he was helping, he was also following a man of similar age and height.
Behind him, a young man with long arms and a tiger skin hat on his head kept approaching and whispered.
This young man is his classmate Yang Jian. When the Dugu family was in trouble, Yang Jian also followed and escorted the Dugu family to Hanzhong, and now they are returning together. Dugujuan was curious about what they had seen along the way through the Qinling Mountains, but Yang Jian was taciturn and too lazy to
respond.
"Meet Mr. Tang!"
As Li Tai walked in, many guards and servants stopped what they were doing and bowed to each other on the left side of the road. When Dugujuan and Yang Jian saw this, they also hurriedly came forward to greet him.
When he saw Yang Jian wearing a tiger skin hat, Li Tai couldn't help but tremble at the corner of his mouth. Tiger skin and tiger hair have the effect of warding off evil spirits and calming panic among the people, so wealthy people usually make tiger skins into children's clothing.
Wear. Some soldiers in the army often use tiger skins as clothing and accessories to show their power.
The tiger skin hat Yang Jian wears probably belongs to the former style. It looks a bit cute at first glance, but if it matches his young, mature, bitter and resentful face and temperament, it looks a bit old and young, and the style of painting
A bit bizarre.
However, at this time and atmosphere, all these gimmicks flashed through Li Tai's mind, and he immediately stepped forward, patted him on the shoulder and said, "Thank you for your hard work."
After hearing this, Yang Jian bowed slightly in greeting and replied: "Young men are weak and can only do what they can. I still rely on Duke Tang to take charge of important matters."
While they were talking, several young men in tassels ran out of the room, all of whom were the sons of Dugu Xin. The first one, Dugu Shan, was a few years older than Yang Jian, but due to his appearance and personality, he looked even less handsome than Yang Jian.
Adult posture.
Several teenagers rushed to Li Tai, crying before saying anything. Dugu Shan choked with sobs and said in a sad voice: "Brother-in-law, Aye died so unjustly... Have the murderers who harmed Aye been captured? I want these dogs to be killed."
The thief cut his body into thousands of pieces!"
After hearing this, the other sons of Dugu Xin also nodded repeatedly, gnashing their teeth and looking extremely angry and wishing they could tear the murderer Yu Wenjue and others alive.
"You all shut up! The country has national laws. We, Aye, are the ministers of the country. We were killed without guilt. Even if we want to take revenge, we should first hold the culprits accountable according to the national laws. Your brother-in-law is now in charge of national affairs, thinking about the general affairs, and will definitely give public and private rights to his family.
Proper judgment. After returning from this calamity, first bury Aye properly. Thorough etiquette is the first priority, and there is no need to ask about other things first!"
At this time, Miaoyin also came out of the hall, stood in the corridor and shouted to several younger brothers who were wailing around Li Tai.
After the boys dispersed, Li Taicai walked to his wife again. Seeing her look sad and a bit haggard, he comforted her with a warm voice: "Don't worry, madam, everything is under control. After a few regulations, everything will be fine."
Vengeance will be avenged."
While he was talking, he supported his wife and walked back to the hall. Miaoyin sighed softly: "Ah, he didn't listen to the advice and took risks, which led to this disaster. My husband had done his best beforehand, and I can only rely on my husband's best efforts afterwards."
.I am pregnant again now, and my brothers are still too young to take charge of the affairs. However, because I have a husband to take care of things, I feel sad but still take care of myself.
The affairs of the family and state are complicated, and it is natural to put public affairs first before private affairs. It is not easy for my husband to get to this point. He should impose punishments rather than indulge in violence. I can understand your husband's balancing intentions. If any of my brothers are confused, I will teach them slowly. Husband.
Don't worry about things, don't worry about personal feelings."
Hearing his wife's words, Li Tai was also quite pleased. Yu Wenjue was so bold that he committed the evil act of setting fire to kill Dugu Xin. Dugu Xin's disciples also had young and impetuous thoughts, and they might have already imagined it out of resentment in their hearts.
How many methods were used to torture and kill Yu Wenjue and other murderers.
However, according to the court's criminal law, Yu Wenjue and others must be punished with capital punishment even if they are guilty. However, if they are tortured and killed, the meaning of formal punishment will be lost. Therefore, Li Tai sent a letter to his wife beforehand, hoping that she would
Able to understand myself.
"Although the national law has standards, it will never be based on injuring human feelings. What happened to my father-in-law is really heartbreaking, and the sentencing and punishment will definitely be reflected in it later! I am not only the minister in power, but also the father of the wife.
I am raising the children and keeping the house in order. Of course, I also want to let my wife have a clear mind and not be depressed."
At this point, Li Tai raised his hand to call Dugu Bin in front of him and gave some instructions in a low voice. After hearing the words, Dugu Bin nodded and walked out quickly. After a while, he introduced another man who was also wearing tassels and heavy filial piety.
young people.
The young man's facial features were vaguely similar to Dugu Xin's, but his demeanor and demeanor were very different, giving people a sense of restraint and introversion. When he entered the other courtyard, he walked up to Li Tai and paid homage.
: "The little fellow Duguluo comes to see the Duke of Tang!"
This young man is Dugu Luo, the eldest son of Dugu Xin left in Guandong. He has been imprisoned in Zhongshan with the family members of other ministers of the Western Wei Dynasty since he was a child. Previously, Li Tai used the victory of Heluo to negotiate with Northern Qi. One of the conditions was to transfer these
The hostages were returned to the Western Wei Dynasty, and Duguluo was one of them.
Unlike other sons of Dugu Xin, who were born in a privileged position and enjoyed a prominent family background, like Dugu Shan, who is now a Duke and a Duke, riding a horse and building a mansion just because of his family background, Dugu Luo was born into a low status because of his family background.
As a prisoner, he has lived in fear for many years. Li Tai has emphasized several times that it is enough to treat each other as family members, but he must bow profusely every time they meet, and he does not dare to be rude.
"This, this is brother Luo Ren who stayed in Guandong?"
Of course, Miaoyin had never seen this brother before. She only knew about this person from her father's dictation. When she saw Duguluo coming to worship, she couldn't help but look at Li Taifa with excitement and asked.
Li Tai nodded after hearing this, and then said to Dugu Luo: "Luo Ren, there is no need to be polite. All my family members have returned home today, so I invited you to see me."
"Yes, brother, please forgive me. It doesn't have to be like this, it doesn't have to be like this! We, Aye, have missed you so much. If we had known that you were here now... Alas, although the family members have no merits, the blood bond is always true.
Hurry, come into the hall, I will introduce you to your elders and younger brothers and sisters."
Facing this unknown brother, Miaoyin was somewhat embarrassed, but soon she became a little excited and happy. Although her father's sudden death made her feel sad, but seeing that there was an adult brother in the family who could support the family, it was also
She was greatly pleased. Seeing that Dugu Luo was still a little cautious, she took the initiative to show more enthusiasm, introduced Dugu Luo into the hall, and introduced him one by one to the family members present.
In the hall, Mrs. Cui and Duguxin's other concubines were also very happy to see the return of their eldest son who had been living in Guandong. They also had the same idea as Miaoyin, hoping that there would be an adult male in charge of the household.
It's just that when the other brothers and sisters saw this completely unfamiliar and timid brother, they showed little kindness and enthusiasm. Especially the older ones showed a bit of vigilance in their alienated attitude. However, they still had to help.
They regained the respect of their relatives as brothers-in-law and did not show too much rejection.
The group of them returned to Chang'an from Hanzhong. After taking a short rest in Longyuan Academy, they immediately returned to their home in Chang'an City to begin the official funeral ceremony for Dugu Xin.
Because Miaoyin was a married woman, and she knew she was more than two months pregnant when she left Xiangyang, she stayed at her home in Longyuan after a long journey, accompanied by Lady Yao and several female doctors.