Of course, Li Xingchen also had to thank Zhang He. It was precisely because of Zhang He's suppression that these aristocratic families were more inclined to choose to cooperate with him rather than continue to support the Northern Zhou Dynasty. After all, at least in terms of the scope of control, the Northern Zhou Dynasty still has a dominant position in Bashu.
Advantageous.
It can even be speculated that the Northern Zhou Dynasty would not be able to give up Bashu so easily, and would inevitably concentrate its forces to launch a counterattack. By then, the situation Li Xingchen would face would definitely be more dangerous than now. However, even if they understand this truth, these aristocratic families are obviously more hopeful
Able to contact Li Xingchen.
Not only because behind Li Xinchen stood the equally huge dynasty of Nanchen, but also because he was an out-and-out Han orthodox, but also because at least compared to Zhang Heer or other Northern Zhou officials in Bashu, Li Xinchen should be a more powerful person.
Objects worthy of support.
Correspondingly, these aristocratic families also mean talents and money to Li Xingchen, so he will not push these aristocratic families away easily.
He winked at Chen Zhishen, who was sitting on the other side. Although Chen Zhishen was happily chewing on a leg of lamb, he still noticed Li Xingchen's expression and nodded hurriedly with understanding.
Li Xingchen stood up straight away and said with a smile: "I'm not very drunk and I'm busy with work, so I don't want to accompany you much. Zicong (voiced by Chen Zhishen), Boyu, don't just eat by yourself. Representatives will arrive at the camp later."
Let’s go in and toast the brothers.”
Chen Zhishen and Lu Zhiwu both laughed and nodded. Li Xichen nodded slightly to Xiao Shilian next to him. Xiao Shilian understood and stood up immediately. Tang Zhengliang also stood up together with the children of the aristocratic families.
Tables and chairs have been set up in the back hall, and ginger tea from Bashu is brought up, steaming hot, just right to sober up.
Of course, Li Xingchen and the others were obviously not drunk. As soon as Tang Zhengliang's butt touched the chair, he said, "General, what do you need from the Bajun Tang family?"
Tang Zhengliang knew very well that compared to his distant relative Tang Yishun, it was too late for him to seek refuge with Li Xingchen, and after all, the Bajun Tang family could not compare with the Wanchuan Tang family, so the future head of the Xiajiang Tang family would definitely be Luo.
When it comes to Tang Yishun, all he needs to do is cooperate fully.
However, it is only a small regret for Tang Zhengliang that the head of the Xiajiang Tang Family cannot be the head of the Xiajiang Tang Family. After all, he never really thought that he could reach that position. Now he is more concerned about what the Bajun Tang Family should do next.
Support Li Xinchen.
Now that he is speaking first, he naturally has the intention of letting the Bajun Tang family precede other aristocratic families. And the young people from those aristocratic families are not angry. Originally, they came to wait and see and test more, not as much as Tang Zhengliang.
He has a clear sense of self-efficacy, not to mention that Tang Zhengliang is also an elder. Let him speak on behalf of all aristocratic families, which is obviously better than these young people.
And from another perspective, these young people from aristocratic families are also dissatisfied with each other, so it is helpless to let Tang Zhengliang represent everyone.
"The head of the Tang family is straight to the point, and he is also straightforward," Li Xingchen said with a smile. Bashu people have a straightforward personality and do not need to mince words. "Then let me put it more simply. What I need most now are three things, people, money, and food."
Tang Zhengliang nodded slightly. If he wanted to gain a foothold, these three things were of course indispensable. At that moment, his eyes swept over the other young people. Those young people all nodded slightly. Obviously, they had passed the test before.
Qi, at this time Tang Zhengliang also spoke on behalf of each family:
"General, we have discussed that there is no problem with these three. The army's money and food for three months, the sum of the money and food stored in the treasuries of various families and Bajun should be enough for the general's use. Plus from now on
The food and grass from Jingzhou should be enough to support the general for five months. In five months, it will be the spring plowing season, and then I am afraid it will really..."
After a pause, Tang Zhengliang hurriedly explained: "I'm afraid the general will have to prepare the food and grass himself in the months from spring plowing to summer harvest."
Xiao Shilian's eyes widened, not because of dissatisfaction, but because of surprise. You must know that the army that entered Shu plus civilians, craftsmen, family members, etc. totaled tens of thousands, and what was in the treasuries of various places? Xiao Shilian
We know very well that these aristocratic families have been open for three months, and they are really rich.
But then I thought about it, which is normal. After the last Ba people's rebellion, the number of Han people in Ba County has been reduced a lot. Most of the people who are still left are branches of aristocratic families from various places. Therefore, it can even be said that the entire Ba County and surrounding areas
All the farmland in the county is in their hands, so it is reasonable to say such a guarantee.
Especially now that the autumn harvest has just ended, and Zhang He's expropriation has not yet begun, these aristocratic families have a lot of food in their hands, and they have the confidence to say such things.
"Three months is enough." Li Xingchen nodded immediately. Three months means that he can last until winter. As long as the war resumes this winter, he will have more opportunities to gain. "And the food in Jingzhou is
At least in the short term, there will be a steady stream of supplies. Even if the war is urgent, the barbarians of the Zhou Kingdom will not be able to cut off the river, so we have budgeted carefully and it will not be a problem to support it for five or six months."
Then Li Xingchen looked at Xiao Shilian: "Boqing, winter is about to begin, and it is the slack time for farming. We must train our soldiers as soon as possible. If we are short of manpower next year, I am afraid we will have to mobilize soldiers and horses to help with the reclamation."
Xiao Shilian nodded solemnly: "Of course."
Several young people from aristocratic families took this opportunity to exchange glances and did not hesitate to use soldiers and horses to reclaim land. There was no doubt that Li Xingchen indirectly gave them a clear promise. He planned to establish a firm foothold in Ba County and never leave. This was naturally the case.
Let the families feel at ease.
Tang Zhengliang also smiled and said: "General, my Tang family in Xiajiang was founded in martial arts, so many members of the family are willing to join the military and make contributions. I hope General will not refuse."
"Of course it's what you want!" Li Xingchen said with a smile. He now needs to recruit local children from Bashu to serve as scouts, and even build a team dedicated to spying on intelligence to strengthen his intelligence network. Tang Zhengliang took the initiative to speak, and Li Xingchen certainly didn't want to.
will refuse.
However, he also knew that this was just a promise made by Tang Zhengliang. Currently, the only people who were truly loyal to him were the Bajun Tang Family and the Wanchuan Tang Family. Whether he could bring the entire Xiajiang Tang Family under his banner still depended on Tang Yishun.
Can you safely sit in the position of head of the Tang family?
It is said that the heads of the Tang family in Xiajiang will hold a meeting to discuss this matter in the near future. Until then, Li Xingchen can only wait.
"General, the Dong family's poems and etiquette passed down to the family may be able to help the general." Dong Mingzhi immediately stood up and said loudly.
The smile on Li Xingchen's face became even brighter. Now he not only needs to conquer the country, but also needs to stabilize his rule in Bashu and be kind to the people. Therefore, he not only needs people who can fight, but also a large number of officials.