Chapter 326 Entrusted as a Confidant
When everyone else exited, Li Tai took the initiative to tell Duguxin about what happened in Lueyang County.
After listening to this, Dugu Xin was silent for a moment, then looked at Li Tai and said with emotion: "Boshan, you are not paranoid, and I am not surprised by this. But you can actually suppress your anger for a moment, and you are willing to I am deeply gratified that maintaining the stability of the situation here is our priority.
What's the point of regretting that a mere unruly Di chieftain was captured and killed on the spot? But Yang Ling is always Yu Wen Leren's old subordinate who relies heavily on him. It would be a pity if the friendship between them is alienated because of trivial matters.
You need to be able to do things well, and you need to be thoughtful when managing people. Boshan, you have demonstrated your talents in many ways, but you also occasionally appear domineering, which makes people worry that you may not be thorough enough. Now it seems that such miscellaneous thoughts are too much to worry about, and I feel more confident about leaving this matter to you. "
Li Tai couldn't help but sweat after hearing this. It seemed that his father-in-law was also worried that he might not be able to handle the relationship with his colleagues well after coming to Qinzhou.
It's no wonder that although the relationship between them is getting closer, the time they really spend together and work together is not long. And Li Tai has never been a smooth image without any edges, so Dugu Xin was inevitably worried that he might not be able to control his emotions.
"Please rest assured, father-in-law. Although I don't fully understand the situation here, I also understand that the various tribes here are diverse and have their own desires. Although it is easy to merge, it is difficult to unite. Most of the things you plan to accomplish still depend on people. If you gain the Tao, many will help the unprincipled. To help, do not make enemies of the masses and cut yourself off from others because of your own bravery.”
Li Tai replied sternly, indicating that he understood the human rights and interests involved.
Dugu Xin nodded repeatedly when he heard this, looked at Li Tai and said with admiration: "Being able to see this level is no longer shallow knowledge. The complicated situation here has been a long-standing illness. People's hearts are stubborn and recalcitrant, and they wait for their own time to act.
Since the king's expedition to the west, the country has been struggling to make a living and does not have enough national power to open a border for a long time. It can only guard this border with two or three capable ministers and wise men in the hope of peace. Therefore, the foundation of establishing affairs here is to govern people, use Han to control Han, use Hu to control Hu, and Han and Hu to control each other. Only by making them tired of fighting can they lose their fighting spirit and be unable to deal with the outside world. "
This should be Duguxin's core policy in governing Longyou, and it is indeed a clever way to govern such a complex area.
The Western Wei court and the Bafu could provide very little support, and it was entirely up to the defenders to mobilize their strength to deal with various variables. Longbian is also a place where Han and barbarians are mixed and have been in chaos for a long time. It is almost impossible to frighten all the Han and barbarian armed forces into obeying orders simply by relying on force. It is even better than the nearby Bafu in Jinyang. As for Li Shihu and other hostile forces who would rather break than bend.
But one advantage of the various armed forces here is that the hatred between each other far exceeds the conflicts with outsiders. The meager local resources make the competition between locals based on survival and development much more intense than in other areas. . It may not even be possible for gods and Buddhas to make them live in harmony, but if they are allowed to fight against each other, it couldn't be easier.
Being a referee who stays out of the fight is far more detached and calm than going out to compete with everyone in person. Determine who wins and who loses at difficult moments in the struggle. If you are more responsible, you can help clean up the battlefield. As long as the implementation is in place and disputes and conflicts are controlled within a certain range, you can reap the benefits.
Duguxin sat in Longbian for several years. Although there were rebellions during this period, most of them did not develop out of control. The overall situation in Longyou was still stable and upward, which shows that this policy was also implemented very well.
However, this kind of control method seems to be light and easy, but in fact it also has an unavoidable drawback, that is, it makes the rural sentiments and local conditions trapped in confrontation and internal friction for a long time, which is not conducive to the overall development of the region.
If it only fails as part of a political power, if it is a separatist force itself, then it will be consumed by itself without anyone else attacking it. If you exercise too much power and fail to reconcile your kindness and righteousness, you may appear to be skillful but actually have no moral principles.
Historically, Duguxin had been in charge of Longbian for many years, but was easily replaced by Director Yuwentai. Putting aside Yuwentai's methods, Duguxin himself was not without flaws. That is, although he has been here for many years, he has never been able to take root and establish his own irreplaceability.
In fact, the situation and disputes in Guanzhong are even more complicated than those in Longyou, but Yuwentai is able to control all parties and steadily improve his strength. This is certainly related to his more powerful position than Duguxin, but it is also related to It must be admitted that Yu Wentai is the most outstanding political figure of this era, and his ability to control far exceeds that of most Beizhen warriors.
Of course, Li Tai would not express these thoughts in his heart. Dugu Xin only told him these things to tell him the tone of doing things in Longyou, not to seek his opinions. Even a couple who are very close cannot say "you can't do it" casually, let alone a son-in-law.
"Originally, Bo Shan, you have just entered the town. You should rest first and understand the situation before handling the case. But now the matter is quite critical and there is no room for further delay."
When Dugu Xin said this, his expression became serious: "In the middle of the month, when news of Shi Ning's appointment came to the state, Yuwen Zhonghe gathered people in the state city and refused to leave. For fear that he would incite the people of the state to rebel, Shi Ning has already led his troops to go ahead and patrol the state border to appease the people of the state.
Although many people from the state have written letters of surrender before, the specific situation is still unknown. Moreover, Yu Wenzhonghe had already had a liaison with Deng Yan of Guazhou. It is also difficult to judge whether he would go to extreme lengths to commit adultery and lure Tuyuhun to invade Longxi.
No matter how the situation develops, it is always necessary to be fully prepared and prepared to avoid danger. Nowadays, everything is going on at the same time, and there is a lack of talents everywhere. Boshan, you also have no time to sit around. There are several things that need to be dealt with urgently. Which one do you want to take over? "
Li Tai only knew the outline of this historical Liangzhou Rebellion and not many details. He only remembered that Dugu Xin led the army into Liangzhou, and then ordered his subordinates to pretend to attack the city, while he himself led the troops to launch an offensive from elsewhere, and successfully put down the rebellion without causing any greater disaster.
But seeing that Dugu Xin looked serious and was still worried about whether Tuyuhun would be involved, he did not dare to take it lightly. Wanting to do his part for this, he took the diary handed over by Dugu Xin and browsed it carefully. Fan.
Most of the things recorded in this book are military affairs, such as visiting the Di and Qiang tribes to recruit troops, taking stock of the city defense arsenal and preparing equipment for war, etc.
Although there were many things and they were all important, Li Tai looked around and found that there were only a few that really suited him. It wasn't that he was picky. There was only one reason, and that was that he was not familiar with people and things.
There is no standardized and specific rules of conduct here in Longyou. If the same thing is handed over to different people, the results may be very different.
For example, if you recruit Di Qiang troops and horses, a general with great prestige among the Hu tribes could easily recruit tens of thousands. But if Li Tairuo goes, he may only have a few horses, and he is really shameless.
Of course Duguxin understood Li Tai's situation, but he still handed Li Tai such a task list, obviously not expecting him to use his subjective initiative to choose a task that suited his situation.
So after Li Tai browsed through the business book and had a brief understanding of the projects, he no longer bothered about what to choose. Instead, he directly handed over his hand to Dugu Xin and said: "Although I am new to this humble job, I am not afraid of it." Don't be afraid of the difficult task, it all depends on the envoy's arrangements, and you will definitely live up to your orders!"
After hearing this, Dugu Xin smiled again, and did not choose things from the list he handed to Li Tai. Instead, he patted him on the shoulder and said: "Everything in the mansion is busy, and I don't have the time to do anything. It is inconvenient to stay in the mansion for a long time." , it may be difficult to see people here, and many things will be delayed.
The arrival of Boshan has greatly alleviated my troubles. You will stay in the house on my behalf. All matters that require immediate approval will be decided by you. If you cannot make a decision, you can use all the suggestions or have someone report it to me. "
After Li Tai heard this, he couldn't help being startled. He quickly stood up and said, "I'm afraid I can't take on such an important task and a humble position. I am quite unfamiliar with the personnel here. I am sure that chaos is imminent and everything is critical. If the decision is wrong and affects major events, it will be a crime." Mo Dayan, I really don’t dare to take charge of the cardinal’s duties, but I am willing to use my courage to fill the battle..."
"People are not born with knowledge, how can they understand everything? But as long as there is no clear warning of the disadvantages, everything can be resolved. If someone else rashly entrusts the matter of staying behind, I will indeed worry that I will not be able to fulfill my responsibility. But Boshan, you are not You don’t know much about the world, but you have a rich resume in the past, so I believe you will be qualified for this job!”
Dugu Xin also stood up, patted his shoulder and encouraged him, with a deep and strange look in his eyes, and said with a sneer: "Some people think that my husband-in-law is still short-sighted and has many evil plots. You don't have to exhaust your heart." Fu Yuyan, I regard you as my confidant, Boshan. If necessary, I can entrust my career and life to you!"
Although there was no danger of life and death, Li Tai couldn't help but feel moved after hearing Dugu Xin's statement. He felt close to Dugu Xin not out of pros and cons but based on emotion. feel.
The father-in-law and father-in-law have discussed this topic more than once. Although they each expressed their opinions, it is hard to say whether they have completely eliminated the grudge in their hearts. This time, Dugu Xin used practical actions to prove that he didn't mind Li Tai as his successor or alternative, which made Li Tai both moved and relieved at the same time.
Li Tai knew that the symbolic significance of such an arrangement was greater than the actual significance. In addition to himself, Duguxin also had to arrange capable and trustworthy staff to assist him.
So he no longer hesitated, nodded directly and said: "Since my father-in-law has entrusted me with the task, I will do my best to live up to the trust! Qinzhou's affairs may not be bigger than me, but they will never be compromised by me." !”
Although this arrangement has suddenly increased the responsibilities on his shoulders, it is not that he has not experienced being alone. Compared with the three-defense city he built from scratch, Longyou just has more people and more things. some.
He even had plans for the emperor's position. It would be nothing if he stayed in Qinzhou. The only pity was that if he stayed in Qinzhou, his first-line contribution to the pacification of Liangzhou would obviously not be included.
However, compared with the experience of taking charge of a large military state, this meritorious service on the battlefield is nothing. Besides, when he submitted the merit book to the court later, it was all compiled by his own family, so he could naturally rank it wherever he wanted. Where. Although Xiao He did not wear armor and went into battle, he was still the first among ministers in terms of merit.
Seeing that Li Tai was not afraid of taking responsibility, Dugu Xin couldn't help but smile: "Let's go to bed early tonight. After taking over the government affairs tomorrow, there will be no free time."