Chapter 246: Another Visit to Li Hu

Chapter 246: Another Visit to Li Hu

Duguxin was unaware of the conversation between mother and daughter in the backyard. While chatting with Li Tai, he was still thinking about how to strengthen his influence and control over Li Tai.

He doesn't have a strong desire to control. He feels that everyone has to be a pawn in his hands and obey his arrangements. However, he really has a very strong desire to manipulate Li Tai.

It can't be said to be a manipulation, it should be a kind of appreciation and expectation with a strong sense of substitution.

As a descendant of a powerful chieftain in Wuchuan Town, and now the most powerful Fang Bo of the Western Dynasty, Dugu Xin's life was not unsuccessful, but it did not mean that it was perfect and without any shortcomings.

Not having a noble background, not grasping the current situation accurately enough when he was young, lacking the support of noble people at critical moments, and missing out on many opportunities. This should be the emotion that many successful people often feel when they look back on their past, and sometimes I can't help but fantasize, if I could do it again...

Duguxin's admiration for Li Tai was actually mixed with such emotions. He sincerely recognized the young man's demeanor and ability, and he had a more real and strong expectation, combining some of his regrets with the unfulfilled goals. Ambition is pinned on Li Tai, hoping that he can follow his own wishes, take fewer detours and achieve higher results under the guidance of his own experience.

Such intentions are not bad at all. For some people who lack initiative and planning, the guidance and arrangements provided all the way can indeed bring great help to life.

After a conversation, Li Tai also clearly felt the strength of Dugu Xin. It was not a matter of resistance to this. He just felt that although the relationship between them was getting closer, the mode of getting along with each other still needed to be explored and adjusted.

Therefore, Li Tai did not retort tit for tat and gave a clear answer to the imperfections in his plan and suggestions pointed out by Dugu Xin. He just maintained a correct attitude and said with a serious face that he would consider it deeply and be cautious. decision.

He does not feel that his business plan for Beizhou is useless and lacks room for development. Apart from anything else, the human resources he currently has at his disposal are real. But how to keep it in our own hands stably for a long time and seek greater development space is indeed a problem that needs to be faced squarely.

"I know you will be attending the military parade this autumn, but I will be leaving soon, and I have no time to observe the young man's style, and I will try to boost my reputation elsewhere."

Dugu Xin is not a person who talks big words and is extremely stingy when it comes to reality. After discussing the current situation with Li Tai, he brought the topic back to the present and said with a half-truth and half-false smile: "Boshan, you You are already considered outstanding among your peers in terms of fame and power, but when it comes to starting a family and having a wife and a son, you are still inferior to those who have gone before me. I don't have many good luck and evil ways to help you. Dear Sir, I will try my best to help you enjoy more convenience in everything."

When Li Tai heard this, his spirits suddenly lifted. This is what he was looking forward to! In this world, who is not proactive and enterprising? Three hundred and sixty years later, you will be ranked number one. To the east, Lou Zhaojun is an awesome Queen Mother. If you don’t work hard, how can you compete with the most awesome father-in-law?

Ren Yu Lao Er became Yu Wentai's son-in-law, and Ming Jue was immediately filled with vanity. I don't like vanity now either, I still need something more practical.

"When you read and lecture on martial arts, all you can see are people, horses, weapons, staffs, movements, movements, clutches and clutches. Boshan, you have gathered many rural warriors along the Luoshui River. These soldiers under your control are the envy of many veterans. As long as you can demonstrate With proper orders and proper operations, we will become a powerful force in time!”

When Dugu Xin talked about this issue, he looked at Li Tai with envy. This boy indeed had his own way of developing and controlling the situation of the countryside. In just over a year, he became one with the people in the village.

Duguxin was not optimistic about Li Tai's management in northern Shaanxi, but he did not hesitate to praise his rural management. This was one of the reasons why he admired and valued Li Tai so much.

Although until now, their Beizhen warriors still control the military power of the entire Western Dynasty, their control power is gradually declining.

Even without the huge losses caused by successive battles, the North Town warriors lived in Kansai, and the replacement of soldiers would have been a big problem.

Dugu Xin was one of the North Town military leaders who realized this problem earlier, so whenever he visited a place, he paid more attention to the interaction with the local powerful people and absorbed many powerful tribes into his own team.

But he still couldn't get past the powerful people in the countryside and exert direct influence on the masses. Once he no longer had a superior-subordinate relationship with the powerful people, although he still retained a certain degree of personal friendship, he still couldn't control those rural forces.

But this is not the case with Li Tai. His influence and appeal on the countryside can be directly spread to the countryside without the help of powerful people in the countryside as a medium. In other words, he himself is the biggest powerful man in this township. The indigenous powerful people who were originally from the township now need the Party to be under his wing in order to maintain their status and interests in the order of the township.

Even Duguxin admires Li Tai's ability to take root on the ground.

Therefore, he felt that Li Taida did not need to invest time and energy in Beizhou, which was of little value. Based on this nostalgia, he could develop within the Sixth Army of Taifu with peace of mind, and use Taifu to recruit Han people into the army. The general trend, potential and influence will naturally become deep-rooted.

But Duguxin also knew it but didn't know why. He only knew that Li Taixiang was powerful, but he didn't know why it was so powerful. It was precisely the things in Beizhou that he was not optimistic about that gave Li Tai the ability to adjust and control the order of his hometown.

Perhaps Li Tai's business investment in northern Shaanxi was not in line with Bafu's overall strategic vision, but it was in line with the demands of a large number of small and medium-sized landowners with military merit who needed to increase production, purchase properties, and gain economic status after the rise of the government military system.

After appreciating Li Tai's advantage, Dugu Xin then said: "Without a sword, you can't compete in bravery, and without armor, how can you be a soldier? Boshan, you have many soldiers, but when it comes to the use of armor, it should be Quite lacking?"

Li Tai nodded quickly after hearing this. He had been worried about this for more than a day or two. Although he had been studying production on his own, technological progress could not be achieved overnight. By now, this problem has become an obvious weakness for him.

"I am now at the edge of Zhenlong. Although I have an arsenal, it is for the use of the country and cannot be given to others privately. Boshan, you must have a long armor in order to advance. You should be self-sufficient in all the consumption of armor and weapons. , Don’t rely on others for a long time!”

Respecting oneself as a soldier and forging swords and armor are not taboo topics nowadays. When my father-in-law taught his beloved son-in-law what he had learned from experience, he did not hide it: "In the old year, I was a direct guest in the court. Guards, all the weapons and equipment of the people in Liufang were messy and trivial. At that time, Chang'an was in a depression and everything was not prosperous. In order not to delay the affairs of the guards, many needs had to be purchased from the people..."

Li Tai listened carefully and sighed secretly, it must be you, it must be you who play bigger.

The literal meaning of this statement is a bit misleading. The fact is that when Dugu Xin was the leading general, he took advantage of his position to mess around with the weapons and equipment of the Liufang Forbidden Army, and packaged everyone and everything into private properties. , the so-called folk should be equivalent to my family.

Duguxin talked about this old incident, of course not to show off his skill in playing, and continued: "Now the supply of the people in Liufang has been transferred to other places, but the old casting matters are still maintained. But I went to the town immediately. , I have no time to interrogate, so I entrust the matter to Longxi Gong Li Wenbin to take care of it. Boshan, if you are not tired of the busy and tiring chores, you can take this personnel away from Li Wenbin and let you supervise it and be responsible for the profits and losses."

Li Tai was overjoyed when he heard this. He stood up and bowed deeply, nodding his head and saying: "How can we bother others for a long time with household chores at home? The Duke of Longxi has a high position and many affairs. I didn't know about it before. Now that I know it now , of course it is obligatory!”

As expected, the treatment is different after becoming a member of the family. Although Dugu Xin also gave away a lot of weapons before, he could calculate them one by one, but now he directly wants to give a weapons workshop, which can be said to be a great gift.

Seeing his impatient look, Dugu Xin said with a smile: "In that case, you can take care of your family affairs for a while after you return. Recently, you will go with me to Chang'an. When you see Li Wenbin, you will Make this matter clear.”

"I understand, I understand, I will definitely not miss the deadline."

Li Tai quickly assured him that nothing could delay this matter.

After a short pause, Dugu Xin frowned slightly again, looked at Li Tai and said unhappily: "I almost forgot, it's still a little inappropriate to meet like this. I have to prepare a letter first and send it to ask Li Wenbin if he is willing to meet. You, you offended him before and came to the door without apologies. If you are refused, the gap will inevitably become deeper. "

"Kaifu is talking about the two brothers who died together before. Although this matter is not a harmonious one, it is already..."

Li Tai thought Dugu Xin was talking about the story about the Heba Jingwei brothers. After hearing this, he quickly said that Li Tai had tolerated it at that time, but Li Hu would be a bit too stingy if he still held a grudge.

After hearing this, Dugu Xin rolled his eyes at him, waved his hand and said: "It's not about this, there is something else. You made him very embarrassed and annoyed, but you didn't even know it. It can be seen that you never made any explanation, or I need to write a letter and apologize solemnly!"

Li Tai was a little confused when he heard this. He had never seen Li Hu again since the last incident, and he really couldn't think of how he could have offended him. Hearing what Dugu Xin said, the matter seemed quite serious, but he really couldn't think of anything he had done from last year to now. The only thing that had something to do with Li Hu was probably killing a tiger with his own hands.

This unknowingly offended people. Why are you, the North Town military leader, so angry?