This is an era when the aristocratic family system is prevalent, and this is an era when children of aristocratic families can travel all over the world without fear.
Even though the emperor Li Yuan and the undefeated King of Qin Li Shimin were wary of the aristocratic families, they had to rely on the aristocratic families to maintain their status.
The most famous ministers in the court, the generals in the Tiance Mansion who were trusted by the King of Qin, and the confidants who were won over by the Prince of the East Palace, almost all were children of aristocratic families, big and small, even those who were said to be from poor families...such as Qin Qiong, Cheng Yaojinzhi Yes, my father and grandfather also worked in officialdom, so I am not from a truly poor family.
But the world is not just the Central Plains, the world also includes the Mobei grassland.
The Turks who believe in force do not value so-called noble families. When they invade Hedong and plunder Han men and women as slaves, they will not look at whether you are a descendant of a noble family.
The once handsome and handsome nephew now looked to be over forty years old, with dark skin and even a few deep wrinkles on his face. How could Wen Yanbo not feel sad?
Wen Bang, twenty-eight years old, was the youngest among the three heroes of the Wen family and the first to ascend to a high position. He was also the youngest Wen Da's second son to die.
When Li Yuan raised troops in Jinyang, he asked Wen Dayou to serve as the commander of Taiyuan to consolidate the rear... You must know that Liu Wuzhou had already broken through Yanmen Pass and occupied Daizhou, and he could go south at any time.
Later, Wen Dayou helped King Li Shimin of Qin to conquer Xihe, and served as the secretary of the general's office, in charge of secrets. In the first year of Wude, he was appointed as the minister of Zhongshu, and was given the title of Duke of Qinghe... In ancient Qinghe County, there were many famous families, and this title was very valuable. His attention to detail also proves the degree of trust Li Shan has in him.
Unfortunately, in the second year of Wude, the eldest son died of illness in Chang'an, and Wen Da couldn't afford it. In the second year, Chuluo Khan invaded Hedong and plundered a large number of Han people. His second son, Wen Bang, was missing. The news spread to Chang'an, and Wen Da knew it. He later died of illness.
The fact that Wen Bang can survive is of great significance to both the Taiyuan Wen family and Wen Dayou's branch...at least the heirs will not be extinct.
The two uncles and nephews burst into tears, but they could not say goodbye because they both had a lot of things at hand... Wen Yanbo was escorting pens, inks, paper, inkstones and bamboo slips, and he also needed to receive food, wood, etc. sent by resettlement. After all, the village Although the fort is built with red bricks, it is impossible for all buildings to use red bricks, and the wood can also be used to make city defense equipment.
And Wenbang also had to assist the Tang army in managing the thousands-man team in front of him. He would first separate the elderly and women with young children, and someone would take them away. Then he would start registering and filling out the bamboo tubes, and send someone to pick them up along the way. Porridge and steamed buns were distributed.
When he had a little strength, Wen Bang continued to register and collect craftsmen, including soldiers. The craftsmen came to teach how to build houses. One thousand people needed at least one hundred houses.
However, doubts gradually rose in everyone's minds, and Wen Bang could only try his best to explain... Indeed, he could not return home for the time being, and he needed manpower to rebuild the fortress here.
Why build a stronghold?
Could it be that when the Turks come back one day, we will be taken captive again and live in the days when humans are inferior to animals?
When night fell, Wen Bang, who was thirsty and tongue-tied, came to an end, but there were still a lot of people complaining... Wen Bang even heard someone pointing the finger at the King of Handan.
Shaking his hands, Wen Bang sat down on the stone, picked up a bowl of cold porridge and drank a few mouthfuls, and then took a few bites of dry and hard steamed buns. Suddenly he heard someone next to him laughing and saying, "Are you done?"
"I made my second uncle laugh." Wen Bang blushed. In the Wen family in Taiyuan, he was famous for his poetry, calligraphy, and elegance in words and deeds. "It's going well. I should be able to register and build a house tomorrow."
Completed, but there are too many people..."
Wen Yanbo's face sank, and he forced a smile and said: "It's inevitable, everyone wants to return home."
After hesitating for a moment, Wen Bang asked in a low voice: "Second uncle, nephew..."
"Oh, I didn't get any information." Wen Yanbo woke up, turned around, thought for a moment and said, "I'm going to see the King of Handan, so you can go and see him too."
Wen Bang was greatly shaken. After a few mouthfuls of porridge, he swallowed the steamed buns and was about to leave. "Second uncle, is the King of Handan your Majesty's nephew?"
"His Royal Highness Cheng Ji is originally from Longxi, but it is unknown that he is a descendant of the clan. Because of his repeated great achievements, he once rescued Princess Pingyang and gained His Majesty's favor. Three months ago, during the Yanmen victory, His Highness was captured alive and presented to the capital. Your Majesty was delighted to give her to her.
Be included in the clan and canonized as the county king."
Wen Yanbo murmured in his heart while explaining. He felt that he might be the only one among the courtiers who knew why Li Shan was canonized as a county king... His Majesty used the King of Handan to offend Tuli Khan.
"The King of Handan was only nineteen years old and had not yet been crowned. He was born in the south and did not go north to Chang'an until the fourth year of Wude." Wen Yanbo casually introduced that there were too many rumors about Li Shan, so he simply said: "Liu Heitai was the first
After the second rebellion, the Tang army was defeated in Xiabo and almost lost all the troops north of the Yellow River. It was Li Huairen who planned in Weizhou, captured Liu Heitao in three battles, and pacified Shandong."
"After this battle, his reputation rose and he was granted the title of Duke of Guantao County. Last year, he went north to serve as Daizhou, forced Yuan Junzhang to surrender, killed Yusheshe, recovered Mayi, defeated several Turks, and captured Yugushe alive..."
Hearing this, Wen Bang couldn't help but ask: "Is Chengji of Longxi the Li family of Longxi?"
Wen Yanbo hesitated for a moment, shook his head and said: "It doesn't seem so, but Huairen has a close relationship with the Danyang family brother of the Li family in Longxi, or he may be from a side branch of the Li family in Longxi."
This is probably the mainstream speculation among courtiers about Li Shan's life experience. After all, the Li family in Longxi has been passed down for hundreds of years and has flourished. Even the royal family is said to be a descendant of the Li family in Longxi.
"By the way, Shiro is good at poetry and prose, and Huairen's poetry and prose...can overwhelm the whole city of Chang'an."
"The geese are flying high in the dark moon, and the Chanyu is fleeing at night, trying to chase away the light cavalry, and the heavy snow is covering the bow and knife..." Wen Bang recited it several times silently in his heart, and couldn't help but whisper: "How proud!"
Wen Yanbo smiled and was about to say goodbye when he saw the tent door opened wide and Li Shan's merciless scolding came from the room.
"idiot!"
"To fall into dire straits and return to one's homeland...isn't this not showing mercy?"
"Is it possible that someone still can't help them?"
"The truth is also said. They provide food and clothing, and build houses to shelter them. Yet they still provoke them in every possible way and complain about them. This is what Delong Wangshu has done!"
Wen Yanbo quietly entered with Wen Bang and stood in the corner. The latter looked attentively. A short-bearded young man at the main seat had a cold face and said, "Zhang Zhongjian, are you unable to lift the knife, or do you think that someone would rather fail?"
We also want to give birth to Buddhas for thousands of families?!"
Zhang Zhongjian, who was kneeling at his feet, buried his head deeply, "I don't dare, a villain."
Li Shan stood up suddenly and kicked Zhang Zhongjian over, "Who do you think you are?!"
"You, Zhang Zhongjian, are an official in Shuozhou. You are an official in the army and have joined the army. The people are causing chaos. You don't lead the troops to suppress it, but you come here to ask for help?!"
"I regard you, Zhang Zhongjian, as an official and a minister of the Tang Dynasty, but do you want to consider yourself an outsider?"
Zhang Zhongjian, who was sweating profusely, got up from the ground, bowed and said: "I'll be the official..."
"Hurry up and go!" Xi Duo, who was in the first place, urged: "It's so stupid!"
Watching Zhang Zhongjian and Xi Duo hurriedly walked out, Wen Yanbo thought in his heart that Li Huairen did act with benevolence and justice, but he was not a small person and would never be indecisive at critical moments.