Chapter 626: The Dark Father-in-law and Son-in-law

Chapter 626: The Dark Father-in-law and Son-in-law

Yu Wenyu was kicked out by his brother-in-law, who was not recognized by his relatives. It was not that his relatives disowned him, but he just disowned him. He also learned that his father-in-law, Dugu Xin, was playing in the shooting hall of the Liuyi Hall, so he led a few followers to meet him.

The grand and brilliant archery hall in the academy can accommodate hundreds of people at the same time for archery training and competition. It is second only to the library in popularity in the academy. After all, there are many powerful warriors in Guanzhong, and the skills of riding and shooting are passed down from family. Naturally, they practice diligently. Many people linger here every day.

The arrival of Dugu Xin and Yang Zhong caused a sensation in Shetang no less than that of Li Tai in Mengxue, and they were equally popular. The young students put away their shooting tools one after another and came forward to greet the two of them.

Dugu Xin waved his hand to let everyone go their own way. After walking around in the shooting hall, he felt a little bit nervous and challenged Yang Zhong to compete with each other.

Yang Zhong did not refuse this, and just treated it as a casual game. The two of them came to an archery room where no one was watching, each took a standard longbow provided by the archery hall and spread their arms and shoulders to get ready.

Although Duguxin is not known for his personal bravery, as a disciple of the Six Towns, he is very good at riding and archery. He is the first to draw the bow and shoot, and he can score seventy-eight out of ten. He can also be regarded as the top shooter in the army. select.

Yang Zhong's skills were no less impressive, and because he was on the frontline battlefield in the middle of this year, his physical condition and technical skills were at their peak, and he had no intention of giving in to his old boss, Dugu Xin, so he hit all the targets with every strike.

Dugu Xin was naturally a little unhappy about this. When Yu Wenyu came here, he smiled and said: "Let's compete with An Lu Gong to save me the shame I have suffered before!"

After Yu Wenyu heard this, he felt a little embarrassed. Although he had received training in riding and shooting, he was naturally not comparable to a first-class warrior like Yang Zhong. But after hearing his father-in-law say so, he couldn't refuse. I could only bite the bullet and choose a two-stone bow to warm up and test.

Perhaps due to nervousness, Yu Wenyu's first arrow missed the target badly even though the bow was fully opened. The arrow was directly inserted diagonally into the wooden wall on the side. The force was acceptable but the accuracy was not good.

When Dugu Xin saw this, he frowned and said, "Young people are lucky enough to be under the influence. They don't have to go through the hard work of their elders to start a business. However, if you have time to spare, you should also realize where the food, clothing, honors, and salary you enjoy come from!"

After Yu Wenyu heard this, he immediately looked ashamed, and quickly lowered his head to express that he would remember the instructions and practice his riding and shooting skills diligently. Yang Zhong was not completely unsympathetic. Seeing that his son-in-law's interaction was a little stiff, he invited Yu Wenyu to the other side to explain the shooting skills in detail.

Dugu Xin didn't like Yu Wenyu's son-in-law very much, not because he was against Yu Wenyu himself, but because some of Yu Wentai's violent blows in recent years made him resentful.

After dismissing Long You, he was placed far away in Heyang, in the name of guarding against Rouran's southward invasion, but in fact he still did not want him to return to the court to divide his power, and just wanted him to stay there in embarrassment. If it weren't for Li Tai, Yang Zhong and other outstanding figures this year, it would be unsafe to leave Dugu Xin outside. I'm afraid he still won't be able to return to the court this year.

But what really caused Dugu Xin's resentment to grow was not the deprivation and cold treatment in these positions, but the fact that he was given the life title of "Xin" despite his good wishes. Regardless of whether the name sounds nice or not, the key message conveyed by this matter made him extremely unhappy.

This is not just a petty insult between friends giving each other nicknames, but their names have actually been changed. Granting names to people is the qualification reserved for kings and fathers. Privately, Dugu Xin and Yu Wentai were old friends of the township party. In public, they shared the royal family and had equal seniority. However, Yu Wentai pressed his head hard and bestowed the name. In his heart, It's strange to be happy.

Although he was filled with resentment, he still had to maintain the peace with Daxingtai in order to save his face. Any bad mood would inevitably spread to Yu Wenyu, his second son-in-law.

However, Yu Wenyu has a humble and kind personality, and does not get upset over trivial matters. He still treats his father-in-law with the same respect as before, which sometimes makes Dugu Xin feel ashamed and cannot bear to be harsh with him anymore.

After some guidance from Yang Zhong and his own calmness, Yu Wenyu's shooting skills improved a lot. He hit four or five out of ten arrows and looked at Dugu Xin expectantly.

"A child who knows how to listen is teachable. Although he cannot achieve perfection at the moment, he can still hope to make progress step by step. Some people are gifted with talents, while others are diligent and diligent. Although they have different talents, they can all achieve something. "

Dugu Xin couldn't bear to vent his anger on Yu Wenyu anymore, so he smiled and encouraged him a few words.

Yu Wenyu didn't care who his father-in-law said was the most talented person that day, but he was overjoyed to receive such praise, and he quickly bowed and said: "Thank you for the compliment, father-in-law. I know that my talent is mediocre and I can't catch the best, so I will work hard to make up for it." Clumsy, live up to the expectations of your relatives.”

Even though he still had resentment towards Daxingtai in his heart, Duguxin had to admit that he did not choose this son as his son-in-law to make things difficult for him. Yu Wenyu was so humble and gentle that he did not look like a son of the military family, especially the son of the Yuwen family. .

At this moment, a burst of cheers and cheers suddenly erupted from the outer shooting hall. The sound was so strong that it almost broke open the ceiling of the shooting hall. No need to go out to see, Dugu Xin knew that no one except Li Tai could make such a move.

Sure enough, when they walked out of here, they saw Li Tai being surrounded by young students in the shooting hall. The teenagers were circling around Li Tai and constantly shouting praises. They were extremely enthusiastic.

"At the time of his great achievements, General Li was the leader among the young disciples in the country. He was also very charming. No wonder he was supported and respected by his disciples!"

When Yu Wenyu saw this scene, he couldn't help but sigh, then he looked at Dugu Xin and said: "I am deeply honored to be rewarded by my father-in-law together with General Li, and to be married to the beautiful lady in the household! "

When Dugu Xin heard this, his heart couldn't help but patted Yu Wenyu's shoulder and said with a smile: "Although the old man in the country has a false reputation, his willpower is gradually declining. I am afraid that it will be difficult to restrain the Eastern thieves in his lifetime. We still need to rectify the chaos and establish order." Younger generation, you should also get along with each other and discuss matters openly. Boshan is a great talent that is admired by the world and a role model for strong young people. If you can get help from him, everything will be fine!"

At this moment, Li Taicai got rid of the enthusiastic entanglement of the people in Shetang and walked towards Duguxin and others. He first told Yang Zhong that Yang Jian had been settled, and then chatted with Yu Wenyu for a few words and congratulated him on his upcoming good things.

The group of people chatted and walked out of the shooting hall. After walking a long way, there were still many students and young disciples who came to admire Li Tai's heroic appearance. All kinds of praises and cheers could be heard endlessly. The enthusiasm of the crowd was so high that Li Tai, a shameless person, They all felt a little shy.

Because there were too many onlookers, Dugu Xin lost interest in continuing the tour, so he took Yang Zhong and his two sons-in-law back to his residence in Chang'an City, and held a banquet at noon.

During the banquet, it was inevitable for each other to chat about some personal matters. For example, Dugu Xin talked about Liu Zhongli, who had returned to the court with Yang Zhong to present prisoners, and lamented that he was a hero in the past, but he didn't want to be reduced to this now. In particular, the incident in which Li Tai escorted his men to tour Handong for a public trial made Liu Zhongli even more infamous.

"I'm also a little curious about this matter. May I ask Brother Boshan, is Liu Zhongli really so vicious that he even turns his back on his father and refuses to save him?"

Yu Wenyu also became interested when he heard this, so he also asked.

After hearing this, Li Tai recounted what he knew about Liu Zhongli and what he had done. Yu Wenyu couldn't help but was speechless after hearing this, and couldn't help but said: "The former Liu Zhongli entered the court, and the Lord treated him with courtesy. , wanted to appoint him as a court official, but he asked to return to his old hometown in Hedong to live in seclusion. Although the Lord agreed, he still did not send him. It looks like he needs some advice now that he’s ugly.”

After Li Tai heard this, he felt a little stunned. He turned to look at his father-in-law and saw that Dugu Xin was also a little confused. It was obvious that he was also unaware of this matter. It seemed that it was just an internal channel of communication among their family members.

The matter itself is not a big deal, and whether Yuwen protects and conquers Liu Zhongli has nothing to do with Li Tai, but through Yu Wenyu's words, it does give people a channel to pry into the internal secrets of the Yuwen family.

"Brother Sabao is eager to establish rule in Hedong and recruit talents, and his intention is very good. However, although Liu Zhongli said that he was from a famous family in Hedong, in fact, the family line has long been estranged. His life and deeds have not benefited his hometown in Hedong except humiliating the county. If I join the government to help govern the countryside now, I am afraid that I will not be able to harmonize with the people but will touch the feelings of the countryside. "

Li Tai first casually commented that Yu Wenhu's idea was inappropriate, and then said: "Actually, when I return to the court this time, I also need to ask the Lord for his thoughts on the personnel and resources for the newly expanded lands such as Handong. Jingzhou The General Manager's office has a vast territory, but relatively speaking, the personnel are a bit unsophisticated. Previously, the new regulations were undecided, and everything could still follow the old rules, but now that it has been several months, there is some room for correction. "

Duguxin also realized Li Tai's intention to take the initiative to mention the personnel affairs of the Jingzhou General Manager's Office, so he casually expressed a few opinions of his own, and intentionally handed the topic to Yu Wenyu, asking him to join the discussion.

After all, Yu Wenyu was not a wealthy man, and he had a young heart. He was quite excited to be able to join in the discussion of such important family and national affairs, but he did not expect that his father-in-law and his brother-in-law had jointly set a trap for him.

He knew that his cognitive experience was somewhat shallow, and it was difficult for him to express any mature opinions on this matter, so he recalled some of his father's words at home about this matter, and after a brief refinement and summary, he said: "In fact, although Taiwanese government has Talents are put to good use, but they are not abundant.

Although there was a lot of newly expanded territory in the southeast, there were no good herders to guard it for a while. In my opinion, instead of being trapped in the local area with no one to govern, it is better to move the people to Guanzhong. This can not only reduce the administrative pressure in the southeast, but also enrich the characters in the Guanzhong. "

When Li Tai heard this, his eyes suddenly condensed. It was just a casual test, but he didn't expect that he would actually dig out some important information. With experience at Yu Wenyu's age, what insights can he have about the Southeast region, which he has never visited in his life? Even if the views he put forward were not Yu Wentai's, they must have been deeply influenced by his father.

Originally, Li Tai was complacent that his position as the general manager of Jingzhou was secure, but he didn't expect that this smelly black otter was already planning to use a trick on him to drain his salary. In troubled times, manpower is the most important. If the Taiwan government passes the decision to move the people of Eastern Han Dynasty to Guanzhong, what is the use of Li Tai guarding the empty territory? Look at the long grass!

When Dugu Xin heard this, he immediately frowned and realized that this matter was serious.

It wasn't that he favored one over the other and set a trap for the second son-in-law to let the eldest son-in-law obtain information, but that the two of them were different. Yu Wenyu is the eldest son of Yu Wentai who does not even have the right to inherit, but Li Tai is already the mainstay of their lineage. The changes in his situation and the level of his power directly determine the strength of their group. Of course, Be more attentive.

If the Taiwan government really passes this resolution, it will not only greatly weaken the development potential of the Handong region, but also Li Tai, as the specific executor who forces these Handong people to leave their homes, will inevitably be disappointed. And if he refuses to implement it, he will put himself on the opposite side of the Taiwan government and even the entire regime. He will inevitably be criticized for being arrogant and having separatist ambitions.

However, both Li Tai and Duguxin heard about this matter for the first time from Yu Wenyu. There was no news at all outside. It can be seen that Yu Wentai has only initially formed this intention and is still weighing the pros and cons, and has not formed a final plan and promoted it. resolution.

In this way, there is still room for redemption. Some personnel-level operations can directly eliminate the feasibility of this plan, making Yuwentai's idea stillborn.

Yu Wenyu didn't know that his shady father-in-law and brother-in-law had gotten what they wanted to know, and he was thinking about how to deal with him. However, when he saw that their conversation suddenly dropped, and the atmosphere in the hall became a little cold, he thought that he was One opinion was too absurd and had no value for discussion, so he lowered his head and conducted self-examination.

After a while, a visitor came to Duguxin's house to ask for an audience, so he ended the banquet. First, he sent Yu Wenyu back to Longyuan Academy, and then looked at Li Tai seriously and asked, "Uncle. Shan, are you sure you can isolate the communication between the Handong family and the Tai government? "

Uncle Fang wanted to dominate the local area. What he feared most was that the local powerful forces would leapfrog the hierarchy and establish contact and communication with the imperial court. Once their upper and lower links were opened up, the room for manipulation of middlemen would be greatly reduced.

However, Li Tai is relatively confident about this. His rise in the Western Wei Dynasty was a history of fighting against powerful people. When it comes to the number of means, even Yu Wentai is inferior.

"Although the people in the east of the Han Dynasty have not been here for a long time, most of them can work together with us. There is no need to be surprised about this for the time being. What I am more worried about is that if the people in the Kansai area hear this, I am afraid they will be restless. The Guanzhong area is narrow, and the country is small. If Duozhai Township continues to rashly attract many immigrants to enter the country, the imbalance between people and land will inevitably become more serious. If disputes between natives and guests are added to the mix, it will be difficult to call it good governance! "

Li Tai sighed, and Duguxin nodded after hearing this. During the conversation, the idea was determined, which was to let the powerful people in Guanzhong veto the immigration plan.