Xiao Shilian, Nanchen's equally young general, and more importantly, he was Xiao Mohe's eldest son.
This also shocked Tang Yishun even more. Li Xingchen, a leader of the younger generation of Da Chen, appeared here. Xiao Mohe's son also came. Nan Chen really spent a lot of money this time. It seems that it is not a small fight.
The trouble is really going to stir up Bashu in the Northern Zhou Dynasty.
And Xiao Mohe was really arrogant in letting two such young generals play the vanguard.
Of course, if Tang Yishun knew that Nan Chen actually sent only these two miscellaneous generals, he didn't know what he would think?
"The Tang family in Xiajiang places equal emphasis on both civil and military affairs. They are loyal and inherit the family. They are blessed. I can see you today. Brother Tang is indeed worthy of his reputation." Li Xingchen said half-truthfully.
The Xiajiang Tang family is the general name for the Tang family in various counties around Bajun. Its origin is the Kaixian Tang family, and the Wanchuan Tang family is just one of its branches. Li Xingchen calls it "Xiajiang Tang family", and
It's not "Wancuan Tang Clan", just one word difference, but Tang Yishun is regarded as the head of the entire Xiajiang Tang Clan, instead of the head of the Wanchuan Tang Clan. The meaning and respect here are completely different.
As for the Tang family's family knowledge, because the Tang family valued both civil and military affairs, in the writings of later novelists, the Xiajiang Tang family gradually evolved into a Tang clan who was proficient in hidden weapons.
Of course, it is obvious that Tang Yishun standing in front of Li Xingchen at this time does not look like the hidden weapon master described by the novelist, but an out-and-out middle-aged scribe. After all, the Tang family established a family with civil and military affairs, allowing the children in the family to
There is no compulsory requirement to study literature or martial arts. It is not really required to study both literature and martial arts. It is obvious that Tang Yishun still studied literature.
After being flattered by Li Xingchen without leaving any trace, the worry and nervousness on Tang Yishun's face immediately dissipated a bit, and he also said with a smile: "General Li and General Xiao can command the army at a young age and are invincible. Tang admires them."
The three of them looked at each other tacitly, with smiles on their faces. This wave of "business exchanges" of "courteous exchanges" undoubtedly expressed their respect and understanding of each other to a certain extent, and of course further attracted them.
The distance between the two parties was shortened.
Li Xingchen then said: "Brother Tang is invited to come here because things here are so busy that we really can't be separated. I hope Brother Tang won't take offense."
"Thank God that the general did not kill Tang Mou, the defeated general and the captured person. If you have anything to do, please ask the general for instructions." Tang Yishun said with a slight wry smile, "As long as Tang Mou can help, I will be willing to do it."
General, at your service."
Xiao Shilian's face suddenly showed joy, while Li Xingchen looked at Tang Yishun calmly. This guy spoke tactfully, and he was willing to serve him, but it did not mean that the Wanchuan Tang Family behind him or even the entire Xiajiang Tang Family were also willing to serve him.
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What is the use of this person's power?
"I wonder if Brother Tang can help provide information on the other states in Bashu?" Li Xingchen was short of time now and had no time to argue with Tang Yishun, so he simply said it bluntly.
Li Xingchen said it so bluntly, which made Tang Yishun's heart skip a beat. He never expected that Li Xingchen would not hide his goals and ambitions. For a moment, he even doubted whether the rogue general understood what he said.
mean.
Now if I use the excuse of being unable to do anything on my own to evade, will I end up struggling to survive?
Li Xingchen looked at Tang Yishun with great interest. At least in this one-third of an acre of Baidi City, he was the master. Tang Yishun was a guest at best, a prisoner at worst, so Li Xinchen could easily control the whole scene.
of initiative.
"This..." Tang Yishun smiled bitterly, and it seemed pointless to go around the bush with Li Xingchen now. "The general may not know that Yu is just the head of the Tang family in Wanchuan, but in fact, the Tang family in Xiajiang is not only
It’s the Wanchuan Tang Clan, and there are other branches. The Wancuan Tang Clan only has business dealings with a few surrounding prefectures at most. Therefore, Yu Ke is really powerless to go to the counties far away from Wanchuan.
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Li Xingchen raised his eyebrows and said calmly: "Who is the head of the Tang family in Xiajiang?"
Tang Yishun was startled for a moment, shook his head and said: "Since the death of the last old patriarch who was able to convince everyone, the position of the patriarch has been vacant for two or three years. There have been no major events in the clan in the past few years. In addition, there has been no one who can make people happy.
The rest of the family obeys, so clan affairs are decided after consultation and discussion among the heads of each family."
"Oh?" This was something Li Xingchen didn't expect, but since the Tang families in Xiajiang were disobedient to each other and there weren't many foreign enemies to worry about, it was reasonable for such a situation to occur.
Li Xingchen pondered for a moment and said calmly: "I think Brother Tang, the title of the head of the Tang family in Wanchuan should be changed. Wanchuan should be changed to Xiajiang. I wonder what Brother Tang thinks?"
Tang Yishun was stunned on the spot and didn't even believe his ears.
The head of the Tang family in Xiajiang, he has been looking forward to this position for too long. As the prefect of Wanchuan County, he is undoubtedly the highest official among the branches of the Tang family in Xiajiang. It is a pity that he has not yet passed his forties. Compared with
There are differences in age and seniority among the remaining heads of the Tang family, so every time they attack the position of the head of the family, someone will object. In the end, for the sake of the peace of the entire Tang family, they have no choice but to let it go.
And now as long as Li Xingchen gives him this opportunity and has a large army as his backing, even if other Tang families are dissatisfied, will they really dare to challenge Li Xingchen's troops?
As for the conditions proposed by Li Xingchen, they are actually nothing at all. Once Li Xingchen takes over Bajun, in order to survive, the Xiajiang Tang family will have to seek his support and help no matter what, rather than squeeze out together with other large and small aristocratic families.
I just want to meet Li Xinchen, so it is better to occupy a certain position in Li Xinchen's heart now. By then, the Xiajiang Tang family will definitely have an advantage in all aspects.
Although in Wanchuan County, the Wanchuan Tang family is a first-class wealthy family, it does not mean that in other counties and other branches of the Tang family, they also have such a status. The families who are jealous of the power of the Tang family in Xiajiang have never
few.
Therefore, once Li Xingchen's support is obtained, the status of the Xiajiang Tang Family will undoubtedly rise to a higher level, and among the entire Xiajiang Tang Family, the Wanchuan Tang Family will undoubtedly occupy a truly dominant position.
Xiao Shilian looked at Tang Yishun, whose expression was constantly changing, with some curiosity. His understanding of the situation in Bajun was far less than that of Li Xingchen. He himself was not from a noble family, so he did not understand how tempting Li Xingchen's words were to Tang Yishun.
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Li Xingchen seemed to have already expected Tang Yishun's answer, so he calmly sat down and took a sip of tea, then turned his attention back to the map.