Chapter 988 The Southern Envoy Enters the DPRK

Chapter 988 The Southern Envoy Enters the DPRK

At the end of a banquet, the guests and hosts enjoyed themselves, and Li Tai and his wife also conveyed certain messages to the guests in their own ways.

Li Tai did not use several phoenixes to force all the Kanto aristocratic families to marry Zhenbing, but he used this to express Kansai's own human situation, and he also had his own experiences and opinions.

Based on this understanding, in the future, whether it is human relations or political expression of ideas, each other can also take into consideration and choose a better way to avoid too much friction and collision.

But having said that, the marriage between the Kanto clans and the Zhenbing could be regarded as a quick way to establish themselves. Although today's Zhenbing army is not as powerful as that of Yuwentai's period, after all, they have accumulated assets for more than 20 years since Xiaowu moved westward. Although Li Tai had cleaned up a group of them in the name of fighting the rebellion, there are still some Many were not affected.

These later Kanto clans needed material support to gain a foothold in Guanzhong, while the town soldiers needed to raise their family status and get rid of the Wuzong color, and joining forces with each other could be considered as each getting what they needed. Of course, Li Tai didn't bother to interfere in what specific choices they would make. As long as it didn't develop into a confrontation and internal friction, everything would be easy to say.

Miaoyin's behavior at the banquet in the inner palace was basically an announcement that she would take Lady Yao as her husband's first concubine.

So when the family banquet was over, she first sent the shy Lady Yao back to her room, and then went back to her room to wait for her husband to return.

When Li Tai ended the banquet, he was already smelling of alcohol. Fearing that the alcohol would offend his pregnant wife, he first took a shower and changed clothes before returning to the bedroom. When he saw his wife sitting under the lamp waiting, he said with a smile: "My wife should sleep well." Sleep, why stay up all night?”

"Things must be settled at the time to be solemn. In particular, Madam Yao is very helpful to my family affairs. Although I can make my own decision about the new wife, I still need to consult my husband's true intentions. I didn't ask before, because it was a matter of ambiguity. Now that all the relatives and friends have met, I need to tell you what my husband thinks."

Miaoyin stood up and helped her husband into the banquet, then spoke seriously again.

After hearing this, Li Tai rubbed his face, and then said with a correct attitude: "Ms. Yao has indeed benefited my family a lot, and we should not be rude to others because of the country's subjugation. The etiquette in the house is arranged by the lady. Just cut it off. As for the outdoors, her father and brother will arrive in Chang'an soon, and I will send people with special gifts to report this matter. "

Of course, taking a concubine does not have to be as solemn and cumbersome as marrying a wife, but if you give it more courtesy, people will definitely not get bored. Moreover, Madam Yao had previously treated the critically ill Li Xiao, and had taken very good care of her own children. Li Tai had also seen this, so naturally she could not treat her as an ordinary prisoner of war female slave who could be molested at will. Of course, he had never had this problem. Since we are going to live together in the future, we must also have the respect that we should have for our family members.

Although the couple had a tacit understanding for a long time, if they wanted to give Mrs. Yao a formal notification, of course, Li Tai would have to say it himself. Although Miaoyin had already figured it out and could handle this kind of matter calmly, she was not so enthusiastic that she forgot about it. After hearing what her husband said, she nodded and said no more.

After a night of silence, Li Tai had no time to stay at home any longer on the next day, so he left the school at dawn and headed for the imperial city. After arriving at the Prime Minister's Mansion, he convened a regular meeting with his staff to listen to reports on various matters.

By the time everything was reported and some new decisions and orders were issued, it was already afternoon. Li Tai ate some pastries to satisfy his hunger, and then began to deal with other miscellaneous matters besides military and political affairs.

At the top of the list is the matter of Zongzheng's registration. Although the Yuan and Wei clans have long been arranged, from the perspective of etiquette and law, they are still the most noble group of people in this regime. Of course, matters related to them must be dealt with first. .

Li Tai had previously persuaded the emperor to put aside the burden of personnel matters in the clan, which would help maintain the emperor's detached status and avoid being involved in external personnel matters. The emperor basically agreed with his statement, and the funeral arrangements were made. Although it would inevitably be a bit cold to treat the clan in this way, it was better than being tormented and frightened by these people every day.

Those who took part in the follow-up matters were Guangping Gongzan and Jiangyang Gongluo who took the initiative to apply. They first reported the list of people who were willing to attach themselves to the clan, which roughly accounted for two-thirds of the current Western Wei clan. In other words, one-third of the people would rather give up their status as clan members than hand over their assets to the clan for centralized management.

Before Li Tai could ask a question, Yuan Luo explained: "Don't be fooled by the appearance of imaginary numbers, Mr. Tang. Those who refuse to join the ancestral clan are mostly the evil sons of the common branch of each family who are neither legitimate nor heirs." , even if you see the name of the clan, you will not receive the honor, so you will make a big conspiracy, abandon the clan identity, and put the wealth and property accumulated in the family under the name to hide it. In this way, the families can always receive it. I am ashamed to be part of such a treacherous conspiracy, so I went to worship Duke Tang to expose it!"

When Li Tai heard that there was such a secret, he couldn't help but sigh in his heart. You have a good plan, and I have a wall ladder. The wisdom of the masses is really infinite. After only one day, they already thought of taking advantage of the loophole. .

"Mr. Jiang Yang is worthy of being an elder of the clan and dedicated to serving the public. If he hadn't come forward to report this matter, how would I have known that people's hearts are so treacherous and dark!"

He first looked at Yuan Luo and praised him, but when Yuan Luo heard this, he immediately felt his muscles and bones go numb. He smiled happily and patted his chest repeatedly, saying that as long as he was here, these clans would never try to hide it from Tang. male!

Guangping Gongzan next to him couldn't help but frown slightly when he saw Yuan Luo looking like this. Although he was forced to assist in this matter due to circumstances, he would never be able to have such a bottom line as Yuan Luo.

"Alas, if the giant bandits have not been eliminated and the country is in dire straits, why bother with this plan to harass people? Now we only hope that the clan members can understand the general situation and tolerate each other for the sake of the country. The rest who are not willing to join the clan and share the hard times, each Be free and ask no more questions.”

Li Tai sighed first, and then asked Yuan Zan: "In the past, the clan members recommended Zong Zheng, but I don't know if there is a good choice?"

Yuan Luo, who was next to him, immediately showed enthusiasm when he heard this, while Yuan Zan quickly said: "The candidate has been selected, but it still needs to be decided by Duke Tang. Gong Chuo of Wei County is upright and righteous, capable and intelligent, and has always been highly praised by the masses. . After this restructuring, the affairs of the sect are complicated, and it is especially necessary to choose those who can be popular. "

After Li Tai thought for a while, he nodded and said, "Since the people of the clan all support Duke Wei, I naturally have no objections."

Yuan Luo wanted to show off, hoping that Duke Tang would appoint him as Zongzheng after feeling his sincerity, but he did not expect that Duke Tang would still listen to the recommendation of the clan members, and he was greatly disappointed.

However, he was not disappointed for too long, and he heard Tang Gong continue to say: "I have also seen that Jiang Yanggong has an upright heart, is anxious for public good, and loves justice. Now that all the family property has returned to the clan, it also needs Guanglu and other officials to manage it diligently. , Only then can the family have a prosperous life. Is Mr. Jiangyang willing to work for him?"

"Yes, yes! Thank you Mr. Tang for your appreciation, thank you Mr. Tang!"

After Yuan Luo heard this, he was overjoyed and nodded repeatedly. He was so excited that he even offered thanks directly in the hall.

Li Tai didn't regard the clan as opponents who needed to be taken seriously. If they just accepted this plan obediently and still wanted to play tricks, then he wouldn't mind using Yuan Luo as a troublemaker.

The clan members dreamed of one person leaving the clan and making the whole family rich. This also underestimated the sinister nature of people's hearts. Perhaps they thought that by virtue of their clan status, they could easily handle those members of the general branch who left the clan with their assets.

But people don't worry about scarcity but inequality, so he uses Yuan Luo, an old man, to manage their clan property, which will inevitably exacerbate this imbalance. By then, there will be no need to trace the details carefully, and each hidden blood bag will be hidden. They will self-explode, and when the time comes, they will inevitably report each other and everyone will be finished together.

After the two people left, Li Tai saw Cui Qian wandering outside the hall, so he invited him in and dismissed the people in the hall. Then he asked Cui Qian again: "What's wrong with my cousin?"

After Cui Qian heard this, he sighed, and then said: "It's still a family matter of Duke Anchang. Although your cousin has passed away, her legacy is also pitiful. The filial piety was unsatisfactory, impetuous and reckless, and he was exiled to Shannan. It's not a bad thing, but I am diligent in observing the rules of filial piety, but I am tired of my brother..."

As long as people live in the world, they are involved in human relationships. Li Tai does not require his subordinates to be merciless and selfless. After all, Cui Qian is the uncle of the Yuan brothers. It would be too cold to say nothing on such matters.

After listening to what Cui Qian said, Li Tai said: "My cousin, there is no need to feel embarrassed about this matter. This matter is just a matter of people in the clan making false accusations in order to avoid themselves. Besides, the matter has not been done, and it has not been a big deal. Harmful. It is inevitable that the first one will confuse the public, but the rest will not be deeply involved.

If you have valuable talents, you can also be pre-selected to serve the country! As for those who are exiled to Xiangzhou, it may not be a disaster. If they can establish a foothold in that hometown and be brave enough to create, it is also known that they will be called as meritorious soldiers in the coming year. "

Hearing what Li Tai said, Cui Qian nodded in agreement, apologized again, and then stood up and exited the hall.

After Cui Qian left, Li Taicai turned to the next matter, which was to receive the Southern Dynasty envoys who had just arrived in Chang'an. After seeing this, Li Tai couldn't help but wonder what the situation was like with Chen Baxian now, and what was the purpose of sending the envoy to the court, so he brought in the envoy Liang.