Chapter 338 Hit it off

Chapter 338 Hit it off

The group of people left the city and headed north. As they were walking on the pontoon, Li Tai saw a large group of people stopping to rest in the ravine on the north bank of the Weishui River.

At first glance, he already felt that this group of people seemed a little unusual. It was not until he crossed the pontoon bridge and got closer that he finally saw what was different.

Behind the thousands of men and horses on the river side of their team, there was an even larger team, all of which were camels carrying a lot of goods. The size of this camel group was so large that the border could not be seen at a glance, and it was impossible to count how many there were. camel.

Seeing this scene in front of him, Li Tai couldn't help but be a little stunned. It’s not like he has never seen the world before, but such a large herd of camels has only been seen in some documentaries in later generations. This is the first time he has seen it in real life.

"Are these camels all members of the feudal corps?"

Looking at those strong camels carrying a lot of cargo, Li Tai swallowed his saliva first, and then asked the state officials who hurriedly came to the north bank.

After hearing the words, the official nodded and said: "The envoy from Xia Feng came to tell the camels that they can stay in the wild, but they must provide a batch of food and water from Fangcheng, and there is also a batch of materials sent to the state capital for acceptance. "

"Arrange it, arrange it quickly, don't let Wu Fenggongbu wait for a long time!"

Li Tai said quickly after hearing this, staring at this huge team intently, feeling quite shocked in his heart.

Previously, Yuwen Tai's son Cai You succeeded Li Xian as the governor of Yuanzhou. Therefore, although Li Xian went to Long this time to follow Duguxin's army to quell the Liangzhou rebellion, the only ones he could dispatch were not the state army, but his own troops and some former disciples. .

Even so, this group of troops from Yuanzhou has already reached such a scale, which shows that the majesty of the Yuanzhou Tudi Emperor's hometown is really not exaggerated. No wonder Yu Wentai even has his sons raised in Li Xian's family. At least this nutrition It can definitely keep up.

Not to mention the various gimmicks that flashed in my mind before, just the power of people and horses that Li Xian has shown now. From now on, who will say that their Gaoping Li family is not the Longxi Li family, and who should Li Tai be anxious about? It is really too much. So greedy!

When Li Tai and others came to the military formation where the Yuanzhou troops were temporarily stationed, a temporary tent had been set up in the military formation. After the state officials came in and reported their identities, some soldiers hurriedly entered the camp to report. .

Not long after, several people walked out of the tent. The leader was a middle-aged man who was tall but did not wear a hakama pleated military uniform. Instead, he wore a plain robe underneath and a dark cloak outside. He was walking in the procession. There is a certain elegance that is out of place.

"Uncle, the one in the front is the Duke of Xia. Although he is a serious man, he admires morality and upholds justice. He especially dislikes being treated with military etiquette."

Li Yunxin came up behind Li Tai, pointed to the people walking across the street and whispered to Li Tai. Then he took a few steps back and huddled directly among the state officials who were coming with him.

Li Tai handed the horse's bridle to his attendant and followed Li Yunxin's instructions. He saw that Li Xian was not only dressed like a Confucian scholar, but also had the rough aura of a military warrior. His sideburns were meticulously styled, even his chin The beards are trimmed very nicely.

In fact, not only Li Xian, but also Li Tai discovered a phenomenon very early on, that is, although most people who were born in the army did not pay much attention to their manners, those who really paid attention to these things were seriously amazing.

Such as his father-in-law, Dugu Xin, and Nian Hua, who had been hanging around in the palace for a long time, including the Li Xian in front of him. Li Tai will take care of himself carefully when encountering important moments, but he is very casual at ordinary times. When he is busy, he will simply be slovenly. He will occasionally feel ashamed in front of such people.

He was still thinking in his mind, but Li Xian and his subordinates had already arrived in front of him. He quickly gathered his thoughts and bowed with his fists, and at the same time said with a smile: "My lord, I have come from a long distance to work hard. I am busy with chores in the house and I have no time to come to greet you. Please also ask me. Forgive me."

However, Li Xian did not answer immediately, but looked Li Tai up and down carefully, and then bowed to Li Tai and said: "Li Sanqi, please forgive me for being ignorant. I have been curious in my heart for a long time. I have been alone several times." The letter tells me that the relevant current opinions and public opinions have been endless in recent years, and they are all full of praise for Li Sanqi.

It's hard to believe such a statement from so many people. Could it be that these people are trying to trick me into staying in my hometown and being short-sighted, so they are arrogantly boasting about outstanding people who don't exist in the world, and are using this to laugh at my ignorance? Today, I saw Sanqi face to face, and I realized that the crowd was sincere and did not deceive me, and I was indeed ignorant. It was a pity that we could not get to know each other earlier! "

Li Tai never denied his own excellence, and all kinds of praises were familiar to him. However, Li Xian's praise was new, which made him feel complacent. He waved his hands repeatedly and said, "I am overly praised by you." Sorry, I am really ashamed of myself. There are many talented people in the world. I am just lucky enough to meet you here, and I am so excited and overjoyed to receive this encouragement."

The two met and had a pleasant conversation, and the atmosphere was quite harmonious. However, Li Yunxin in the crowd behind could not believe his eyes. He took a closer look at Li Xian, who was smiling like a flower. He couldn't help but secretly doubt that this was the same person he was familiar with. A stern old man? Or maybe this is Li Xian's true face, and I haven't seen it before, but I just don't deserve to see this smiling face.

Li Xian seemed to feel Li Yunxin's gaze, and looked past Li Tai to Li Yunxin behind him.

Just this glance caused most of the mental construction Li Yunxin had built for himself along the way to collapse. He hurriedly stepped out of the queue and bowed to Li Xian from a distance, muttering for a moment before saying in a weak voice that only he could hear clearly: " I’ve met Duke Feng…”

Although Li Xian didn't hear Li Yunxin's voice, it could be seen from the shape of his mouth that he was obviously not calling him uncle. A strange color suddenly flashed in his eyes, and his eyes quickly moved around the two of them for a moment.

Li Taizi saw all this little action, but he didn't take the initiative to say anything. He just invited Li Xian to go to Fangcheng to rest, and ordered his subordinate state officials to quickly arrange for Yuanzhou troops to camp.

Li Xianxian stood aside with a smile and said nothing. When Li Tai finished his instructions and was about to walk to Fangcheng, he raised his finger and pointed at Li Yunxin and waved him over. He raised his hand and patted Li Yunxin's shoulder with a smile. He said: "The military in Longbian is busy now. Anu is not in charge of preparing troops for war. How come he is here?"

When Li Yunxin heard this, he suddenly looked embarrassed and worried, and Qi Qi Ai Ai didn't know how to answer.

Li Tai saw that this guy was so forced by Li Xian's prestige, so he laughed again and said: "This time I was ordered to go to Long, and the order was rushed. I had no time to recall the subordinates in Beizhou, so I visited the hometown to recruit talented relatives. Members listen.”

Hearing what Li Tai said, Li Xian suddenly showed admiration again, and slapped Li Yunxin on the shoulder harder. Regardless of the fact that the guy was already grinning from being slapped, he just said to Li Tai: "Li Sanqi really has a sharp eye. Although there are many talented people in Longbian, this disciple is also among the best among all talents. If he could have received help early, he would never have been silent in his hometown until now. But he knows that it is lucky to meet him. I don’t know how many more people there are in the world. The talented man is wasting his time in the countryside!"

Li Tai could hear a hint of emotion in Li Xian's words, so he pointed at Li Yunxin and said with a smile: "You should remember the teachings of the elders. If you have ambitions, you should not be afraid of age, and you can still make achievements if you have a gray head. It is unfortunate if your talents are not met with sincerity, but if you live up to your expectations, you can live up to your expectations." If you encounter it, then it is not a pity to die!”

Although Li Yunxin was a powerful figure in the village, he lacked the qualifications to be arrogant in front of these two people. After hearing the words, he just nodded his head in agreement, not daring to care whether the words contained a gun or a stick.

Li Tai did not let this guy continue to suffer any more torture. After entering Fangcheng, he waved his hand and ordered him to assist the state officials in preparing for the banquet, while he sat with Li Xian temporarily in the central hall of Fangcheng Governor's Mansion.

When the two first met, the atmosphere was acceptable. Although they were strangers to each other, they still had a relationship with Li Mu, and Li Xian also made up his mind to show his kindness to Li Tai.

But when he saw that the people of the Li clan in Longxi, his hometown, had been recovered by Li Tai and were still vaguely alienated from him, Li Xian felt a little unhappy and the atmosphere became a little awkward.

Li Tai also learned from Li Yunxin that the Li Xian family had provided various financial aid to the Li clan members in Longxi, this township in recent years.

Some older people may still be a little stubborn, but young people including Li Yunxin have long regarded Li Xian as a real clan elder, because Li Xian not only funded their growth and life, but also arranged various opportunities and promotions for them In some aspects, their future is more comprehensive than that of their direct elders.

Not to mention these young people from the countryside, even Li Tai himself was very grateful when he mentioned He Basheng who took good care of him during his humble growth period. That is to say, He Basheng didn't want to change his surname to Li, otherwise Li Tai would have to pick him up all night long. He Basheng was written down in the genealogy.

But his current situation with Gaoping's Li family is like a siege. The powerful local soldiers want to be ranked among the top families, but he dreams of eating up these powerful local powerful people with strong local capital.

There is no irreconcilable conflict between the interests of the two parties. Instead, they complement each other's needs. However, they still need a just-right opportunity to achieve an intimate alliance.

Both sides slowly sipped the buttermilk from the pottery bowls. After a while, Li Tai stood up and bowed to Li Xianshen.

When Li Xian saw this, he stood up from the table, looked at Li Taifa and asked, "What is Li Sanqi doing?"

"I would like to express my gratitude to Duke Feng for his care and protection for the people in the village over the years. I feel ashamed to say it. I also inquired about the situation in the village after the town came to town, and found out that the family members in the township have suffered from evil and distress in recent years. Over the years, even a small favor can turn into a big favor, not to mention..."

Before Li Tai finished speaking, Li Xian's face darkened, and he rolled his sleeves and said sideways: "If Li Sanqi is mocking me for cheating on me, then there is no need. There is no natural barrier between Longyou and Gaoping, and I am with the people of this village. Those who are in harmony with each other's feelings are better than others, and there is no need to speak falsely to what others say!"

When Li Tai saw Li Xian's reaction so fiercely, he laughed dumbly and sighed, "Although we have just met each other now, if the Lord Feng knew me from Duke Wu An, he should know that I am not a stubborn person.

This thank you was also made out of emotion. I recently decided on an old rural grudge involving my clan. I thought I was serving the public fairly, and I also relied on my official position to convince the public. However, I did not expect that when it was actually implemented, it still failed. Difficulties abound. Therefore, I feel that it has not been an easy task for Xia Feng Gong to take meticulous care of all clan members in the past few years. "

When Li Xian heard this, his expression calmed down a little, and then he frowned and said, "What Li Sanqi said was about crossing the Magou? I also heard about this during my trip. This matter has indeed troubled everyone here for a long time. , I didn’t expect Li San to resolve it not long after he entered Long, and everyone on the road was filled with praise. Is there any lingering feelings? Is that what Di Hu Quan said repeatedly?

Seeing that Li Xian was so concerned about this matter, Li Tai stopped trying to keep it secret, and briefly explained the situation in which a group of powerful people in the country, led by the wealthy chief Lu Fuhu, violated his plan and left the state capital to go it alone.

After listening to this, Li Xian was silent for a moment, and then sighed: "Forgetting one's own interests, being capricious, and being short-sighted are the normal behavior of people in this country. I know what Li Sanqi is struggling with. Since you can It is not difficult to think of plans to punish these villagers who violate the previous instructions, but if they are punished by officials, it may affect the current military affairs. If they are counterattacked by the forces of the countryside, it will not be easy enough. "

When Li Tai heard Li Xian explain his situation and thoughts so clearly, he couldn't help but sigh that he was indeed a Gao Ping tycoon who could still steer the ship steadily in this chaotic world and lead the entire family to a steady rise. This Li Xian can indeed be called He is a person who is sober in the world and is not as easy to fool as Li Mu.

"Yes, I hope that the Duke can come forward to punish a few stubborn countrymen."

The words had been made so clear. If Li Tairuo was not honest, he would appear to have ulterior motives. He simply said: "No matter what the situation was in the past, the situation in Qinlong Township today cannot be ignored! We will conquer Liangzhou in this battle. If we win, we will discuss it." The road is smooth, and the temptation is good. If people's hearts are divided, evil will be everywhere. If they are not victorious, they will need to assemble the army and fight again. It is even more necessary to unite the local sentiments and recruit local braves to achieve long-term military power!"

Li Xian's face couldn't help but light up when he heard this. He looked at Li Tai and said seriously: "Xianqing's character has never been strong. Although he was taught by his parents, he was often unruly, but he worked with Li Sanqi. I can get along well with him, and he has written extensively about Sanqi's wisdom and wisdom. He told me to ask for more advice.

Now, all those involved in the matter have seen and thought about the current war. Even the Tai government's instructions have not been followed up, but Li Sanqi's plan has already reached this point, which is really admirable! "

This compliment was no longer the simple polite compliment before, and there was a high probability that Li Xian himself had similar plans and ideas. Seeing that he carried a large amount of camel transport capacity, it was obvious that he had no lack of ideas for Guazhou, Hexi.

"Don't worry, Li Sanqi. Not to mention that this matter is deeply involved in the village disciples. Even if there is no such reason, just based on the friendship between Xianqing and Li Sanqi, since you have complained to me, I will never refuse. !”

After some compliments, Li Xian solemnly expressed his position. He even stood up and said resolutely: "This matter does not need to disturb too many people. I will directly lead my close followers to the hometown to kill the Di slave Lu Fuhu first." Capture them and subdue the crowd in one fell swoop, and then let Li Sanqi clean up the aftermath."

Seeing Li Xian being so active, Li Tai couldn't help but feel happy. He didn't believe that it was because of Li Mu's face. It was obvious that his suggestion to let Li Xian intervene in this matter was exactly what he wanted.

First of all, with this incident, he can get closer and show his close relationship with the Li family in Longxi. After all, without this relationship, he is not even qualified to intervene. Now that Li Tai took the initiative to invite him to intervene, of course Li Tai was also responsible for endorsing his actions.

But this is not the point. The important thing is that Li Tai said that no matter whether he wins or loses in this battle in Liangzhou, it will bring great changes to the situation in Longyou. Li Xian must also want to actively interact with powerful forces like Longyou.

But as a crony of Daxingtai, it was not easy for him to blatantly intervene in Longyou's rural affairs. Duguxin was not a fool, so how could he allow him to come and go as he pleased in his base camp? In the past, we could only use the guise of the Longxi Li family to beat the drum, but there was no actual progress.

But now Li Tai took the initiative to open an opening for him. Of course he had to seize the opportunity to gain a sense of presence. He was even a little worried that this was because Li Tai made such a decision because he did not have a deep understanding of the situation here. , if the stakes are clear, I am afraid that I will not lead the wolf into the house. I am worried that things will take a turn, and I will go to work in a hurry without even having time to eat.

Of course, Li Tai would not worry that it would be easy to invite gods but difficult to send them away. Li Xian's influence would be equivalent to swimming in a catfish. Although it would break the seemingly calm balance that Dugu Xin had always maintained, it would also breed dangers. More opportunities will come out.

Getting ready to do something, Li Xian stopped dressing up in the same robes and cloaks as before, and gathered his cronies outside the Governor's Mansion, while he borrowed a room to change into a pair of hakama pleated light armor.

Li Tai was worried that he would not be able to find the target accurately when he first arrived, so he brought Li Yunxin over and asked him to accompany him as a guide.

When he heard that Li Xian and Li Tai had joined forces and took the initiative to stand up for the interests of their hometown, Li Yunxin was overjoyed. He knew that the two men had already discussed all the issues and reached a consensus, so he quickly said loudly: "Uncle, please don't worry, Zhuo. Sun will definitely lead uncle to arrest the people!"

Li Xian was about to saddle up his horse. When he heard Li Yunxin calling Li Tai, his feet suddenly slipped. He dismounted and hit the saddle directly. He quickly stood up and got back on the horse. He glanced at Li who was smiling and waving to see him off. Tai, then turned back expressionlessly, rode the horse for a distance, then raised his hand to rub his chin, and asked Li Yunxin in a deep voice: "Anu wants to call Li Boshan uncle? Where does this generation order start? ?”