Northern Dynasties Imperial Industry

"Brother, today's homework is finished. Do you want to check it?"

At noon, Shuofeng hurried into the hall holding two test papers and placed them directly on the case in front of Li Tai, with expectation shining in his eyes.

"Why are you working so hard today? You have completed your schoolwork for the day at this moment."

After hearing this, Li Tai glanced at the sun in the sky outside the hall and said something slightly surprised. He grabbed the test paper and flipped through it. Apart from the scrawled handwriting, there were no obvious mistakes.

Gao Bin had already left the manor to greet Dugu Xin. Li Tai no longer had to pretend to be a strict teacher and did not find fault. He just said with a smile: "You are diligent in your homework, which is very good. There is no need for extra classes today, just relax and play. Don’t go far in the manor.”

After he finished saying this, he found that Shuifeng did not leave with cheers, but instead walked around in front of his table. He looked up curiously: "I said you can go and play... Hey, what do you look like?"

Seeing that Li Tai finally noticed the difference in him, Shuofeng was immediately happy. He raised his hand to untied his bun and stroked it to the back of his head. He was a little shy and said, "Not only the look on his face, can't you see the difference in my disguise?"

After this reminder, Li Tai realized that this boy was indeed very coquettishly dressed today, with a loose gauze bun, a knee-length crimson robe, a white crotch shirt underneath, and a colorful brocade belt around his waist. , wearing Xuan gauze trousers, and a pair of thick-soled deerskin shoes with high heels on her feet, she looked a bit taller than usual.

The most important thing is that this kid has become a fan today. His face, which was slightly tanned by months of traveling in the countryside, now looks pale with hypoglycemia, but he is still extremely beautiful.

"What are you going to do?"

Li Tai was stunned for a moment before he couldn't help but ask.

"Brother, you are asking this question knowingly. Dugu Kaifu is here to visit today. Shouldn't he dress up properly to show his respect? If he can be appreciated by Dugu Kaifu, call him a confidant, and follow him wherever he goes, that would be so majestic!"

Shuofeng said excitedly: "I didn't even have time to eat breakfast, just so I could finish my homework quickly so that I wouldn't miss seeing Dugu Kaifu!"

Li Tai was even more speechless when he heard this. Even if you are a dog licker, you still have some standards. Please note that your father is also an official now. You can still be a consort in the future. How can you treat being a personal soldier for Dugu Xin? Long-cherished dream?

Besides, my old father-in-law is not a superficial person who only values ​​appearance. Will he appreciate you if you dress handsomely?

It was hard for Li Tai to admit that he was jealous. He had been busy with many things since he came to the country. He only added a few robes when he attended the official appointment at the Imperial Court. He started bathing and changing clothes early in the morning. After dressing up carefully, he was still able to wear clothes. Not as good as this brat!

He was planning to educate and stifle this boy's incorrect values, when the servants of Waizhuang came to inform him that Dugu Xin had led everyone to the plateau.

"Let's go out together to welcome him."

After hearing this, Li Tai stood up and said to Shuofeng in a low voice, while he was thinking about whether to show off the horse that Yu Wentai rewarded yesterday.

When they arrived at the gate of the manor, Dugu Xin and his entourage also happened to arrive. But when he saw Dugu Xin's ceremonial display, Li Tai discovered what a real slut was, that was a real slut based on strength!

There are a total of five hundred followers in front and behind, all wearing black hakama pleats, wearing horizontal swords on their waists, and hanging Hulu on their hips. They are all strong and tall. The most important thing is that the horses they ride are all green horses, which makes people's mouths water.

Li Tai was so happy yesterday because he got a Hexi horse, but when he saw this scene, he suddenly felt bad. What annoys you the most about showing off, what's so awesome about you? If I can't be your son-in-law, I'll take your last name!

Dugu Xin was also dressed in a black hakama, which looked like a phoenix on the outside. He was covered with a red robe, and a small golden gauze crown shone in the sun. His eyebrows were carved, and he showed his grace when surrounded by his disciples. majesty.

Seeing Dugu Xin striding towards him, Li Tai felt a little nervous. He simply turned his head and looked at the figures half hidden behind him with slightly pursed lips. A hint of gimmick arose in his heart. Sure enough, it's not scary to wear matching clothes. Whoever is ugly is embarrassed.

He walked forward a few steps, but before he could introduce himself, Dugu Xin had already spoken first: "Take me to see the Grand Master!"

This slightly cold attitude made Li Tai stunned. Shouldn't we cherish each other and regret meeting each other so late? Do you already know that I cut down your Feng Shui tree?

But since people said that, he couldn't make any more enthusiastic expressions. He pulled Feng, who was a little unable to move, and saluted Dugu Xin with a fist, then turned around and walked into the manor.

When walking through the outer manor, Dugu Xin was silent all the way, and did not express any compliments or inquiries from other newcomers.

When he arrived at the villa in the valley, Dugu Xin paused for a moment, took a moment to look at the layout of the villa in the valley, and finally said a slightly appreciative sentence: "It's really thoughtful."

He ordered his entourage to wait at the entrance of the valley, and he walked straight to the villa hall. When Li Tai caught up from the back road, Dugu Xin had already entered the hall and knelt down beside He Basheng's couch, still without saying a word, except for his eyes. Tearful.

"I'm not dead yet. Are you afraid that you won't have time to mourn and shed tears?"

Seeing Dugu Xin like this, He Basheng felt a little depressed. He turned over on the couch and turned his back to Dugu Xin while scolding him.

"As I wish, my sorrow is not for the Grand Master, but for myself! In the eyes of the Grand Master, what kind of mediocre person I am, unwilling to take care of things? For such a big event, you won't even say a word to me! Do you really have to wait until the coffin is laid for sacrifice? Only then will I be allowed to come back and be scorned by the masses?”

After hearing this, Dugu Xin also spoke sadly and angrily, and his tears could not help but roll down.

When Li Tai saw this scene, he stopped walking forward. He and He Basheng were familiar and informal, but he felt that he and Dugu Xin were not familiar enough to just watch others cry, so he turned around and exited the hall.

Several phoenixes followed closely behind Li Tai, and suddenly ran into his arms. As soon as they let out a short exclamation, they were dragged out by the back collar of their clothes.

There was silence in the hall for a while. Dugu Xin stepped forward and touched He Basheng's arm and shoulder, then lowered his tone and said, "Brother Po Hu, if you like to live in peace and quiet in your hometown, come to my place. I'll be nearby." There is also Zhuangye. The young man Li Boshan is weak and more difficult to deal with, so there is no need to involve him in the story."

When He Basheng heard this, his eyes suddenly condensed, he held Dugu Xin's wrist with his backhand and said in a deep voice, "Did you hear any evil words outside?"

"It's not an evil statement, it's just something I feel. Since you returned to the court, brother, you have been brave and courageous in all appointments. For this reason, you even... Alas, as a result, Lin Lao didn't even dare to write to me, and I was in danger of betraying my righteousness. sin!"

Duguxin still couldn't let go of the fact that He Basheng didn't inform him.

"Others can say this, but you can't say it if you wish. I don't want to send a letter to you. That's my own consideration. We habitual offenders should not expect the Lord to treat us as loyal people. I also hope that you Able to abandon self-doubt and be reborn.”

Although He Basheng said this, he also understood that his words were not convincing. Among the important generals under his command, Duguxin was on the right side of Zhenlong, Shi Ning was on the east-west confrontation front in Dongyi Prefecture, and Yang Zhong was in Shuozhou in the north.

These three places happened to be located at the eastern, western and northern borders of the Western Dynasty's territory, except for the Jingzhou area in Shannan where they once had influence.

If this arrangement was not deliberately made by Daxingtai to be wary of them and deliberately break it up, then even a fool would not believe it.

Especially last year, Daxingtai tried to replace Duguxin as the governor of Qinzhou with some benefits. It is natural for Duguxin to be wary and suspicious.

No matter how deep the old friendship is, it cannot withstand the passage of time. As Daxingtai strives for hegemony, many things cannot be answered according to the old story.

All He Basheng can do at the moment is to express his frustrated and uncontested attitude.

But Dugu Xin is still young and powerful, and holds great power. To be honest, even He Basheng can't understand what he thinks. When he comes to his mouth, he just sighs: "Da Xing Tai has never treated you poorly. When things happen, I need to Think twice.”

After hearing this, Dugu Xin remained silent for a long time, and then he came close to He Basheng and whispered in He Basheng's ear: "I'm not indifferent to what Brother Po Hu said. Daxingtai has a great plan to rule the country, but he can't resist the thieves' insults. Besides, who in Kansai can rival He Liuhun?

But the disturbance caused by personnel affairs makes me uneasy. Brother, do you know who your Majesty invites me to see you? He actually asked me if my little girl wanted to get married..."

When Dugu Xin talked about this, his face lost his grace, but turned into a deep sadness. At any other time, or if Dugu Xin had changed his official position, it would have been an honor for the family to marry into the imperial family.

But now that He Basheng was old and dying, and Dugu Xin was the governor of Qinzhou, the emperor suddenly suggested a marriage to him, which felt like forcing him into a corner.

Qinzhou is sensitive not only because it is the capital of Longyou, but also because it has been the traditional sphere of influence of the Western Wei royal family since the founding of the Western Wei Dynasty. In the early years of the reign of Emperor Tong, the emperor favored the royal family and appointed Nianxian, who was highly prestigious in Beizhen, as Longyou.

Most of the governors of the Longbian states were appointed by clan members. For example, Queen Yifu, who had previously been married to Rouran, accompanied her son Yuanwu, the governor of Qinzhou, to settle in Qinzhou.

Although Yuwentai has great power in Guanzhong, his control over Longyou and Hexi has never been strong. Including Dugu Xin, who is now in charge of Qinzhou, strictly speaking, he is not considered Yuwentai's direct confidant.

He Basheng's face became solemn when he heard this. He first stared at Dugu Xin for a long time, and then said in a deep voice: "How do you respond?"

"It's just that the little girl has lost her education since she was a child and lacks discipline, but it's just a slight delay."

Dugu Xin smiled bitterly and shook his head. He seemed to have room to maneuver in this position, but in fact the space left to him by both the imperial court and the Overlord was very limited. If you directly reject the emperor, you will completely offend the royal family. If you directly agree, it will be more difficult to get along with Daxingtai.

"This matter is easy to handle. I am lonely at home, so you give up your daughter to me. There is no need to discuss marriage until you submit!"

After hearing the words, He Basheng pondered for a moment before speaking again.