Northern Dynasties Imperial Industry

As time entered February, various celebration ceremonies of the court had been gradually concluded, various personnel affairs gradually got on track, and military and political affairs were running smoothly.

However, in the civil situation, the impact of this series of major events has not yet completely calmed down, and many aspects are still in collision and running-in.

After the end of the war to destroy Qi, a large number of old Qi people poured into Guanzhong through various channels, some were forced, and some took the initiative.

In the past period of time, Guanzhong has been busy with the change of regime and the promulgation of various rules and regulations of the new dynasty, so there has not been a systematic acceptance and arrangement for these people pouring into Guanzhong. And these old Qi survivors who poured into Guanzhong want to integrate into the personnel environment of Guanzhong, so they can only find ways to do it themselves.

Among them, introduction by acquaintances is a more conventional and effective method. After all, the so-called integration is nothing more than being able to deal with people more smoothly. There are two completely different states with or without acquaintances to lead.

There are already many people coming from the east in Guanzhong, and these people have different identities and status.

For example, Gao Xiaowan, the former King of Hejian, who was sent here as a hostage, was unwilling to enter Wei, but as a hostage, he was finally treated with some courtesy.

When he saw the clan members who stayed in the country being taken to Guanzhong as criminals, he was full of emotion for a while. He felt a little sad, but he couldn't help but feel a little refreshed. It turned out that everyone had to go through this in the end, so he, who came first, became the most relaxed and comfortable at the moment.

This is indeed the case. Gao Xiaowan is not only exempted from being a prisoner, but also holds an official position in the court of the Tang Dynasty. Originally, he was granted the position of Sanqi Shilang as a hostage in the former Wei Dynasty. After entering the Tang Dynasty, he was changed to Shangcheng Fengyu of the Palace. Although this official position is not high, it is undoubtedly much more comfortable than other members of the Gaoqi clan who are now prisoners and are still anxiously waiting for judgment and disposal.

Gao Xiaowan was a special person among the people who came from the west. The Guandong people who later poured into Guanzhong did not dare to visit him. But others did not have such scruples, especially those who were quite powerful. Each of them was sought after and visited by the Guandong people.

The most prominent among them was Gao Zhongmi and his ilk, who were already quite prestigious in Guandong, and became even more prosperous after coming to Guanxi. Sima Xiaonan, who had similar deeds, was also one of the most sought after people. Even because Gao Zhongmi took the initiative to restrain his disciples and did not want to be too ostentatious, Sima Xiaonan's popularity even exceeded Gao Zhongmi.

Sima Xiaonan's father Sima Ziru was a founding hero of the Eastern Wei and Northern Qi, and he himself married Gao Huan's daughter, and surrendered the state before the collapse of the Northern Qi, making a very outstanding contribution.

Therefore, Sima Xiaonan was also praised as a person who truly knew how to judge the situation, and was highly respected by the Guandong people. And now he is the Guangluqing, one of the Nine Ministers, and is the leading new noble in Chang'an.

But Sima Xiaonan knew in his heart that he was actually far less glorious than he seemed on the surface. For example, the world has always called him and Gao Zhongmi together, but he knows that he can't compare with Gao Zhongmi even if he flatters.

The most basic point is that Gao Zhongmi was directly conferred the title of Duke after entering the Tang Dynasty, and still retained the title of Taibao. He was even once proposed to be the Shangshu Ling. Although he did not take the position in the end, he was also one of the respected elders of the dynasty, even Yu Jin and others were far inferior to him.

But Sima Xiaonan neither obtained the title of Duke nor the qualification to enter the Political Affairs Hall to become the prime minister. The so-called Nine Ministers were far inferior to the six ministers. The actual power was very limited, and it was far less glorious than the legend.

However, he did not explain too much to the Shiliu who came to visit him, and even deliberately fanned the flames, wanting to deepen this misunderstanding. Of course, it was not out of vanity, but he hoped to expand his influence in the current situation through such bluffing.

"The Supreme is in power, and the unification of Hebei is the most important subsequent government affairs. If all the guests from Guandong come to see me, the elites of Shiliu will gather under my tutelage. When you govern Hebei next year, the Supreme will also condescend to ask, and then I should have a place in the two provinces!"

Sima Xiaonan did not dare to really compare himself to Gao Zhongmi, because the old man's luck was so good that it was rare in the world, but he was not willing to be just a rich and idle person with a name but no substance. He really wanted to strive for the position of prime minister, so he let his tutelage build momentum and host banquets at home every day.

According to his past political experience, as long as he built a big enough momentum here, then the fake will become true.

In order to unify Hebei more smoothly, the Supreme Lord should arrange a Hebei person to serve as prime minister in the Political Affairs Hall. Although there are many Guandong nobles in the world who are in urgent need of appointment, their influence in Hebei is not as much as the accumulation of his father and son. In addition, with the momentum he has created in Chang'an, he is very confident that he can compete for the position of prime minister.

However, simply opening the door to welcome guests and gathering disciples is still a bit exaggerated and untrue. In addition, although Sima Xiaonan has a great momentum, he has not even been able to arrange a good official position for his own clansmen who have come to him, such as his cousin Sima Zirui. This gradually makes people doubt whether Sima Xiaonan really has as much power in the Guanzhong court as rumored?

As doubts gradually arose, Sima Xiaonan's momentum gradually declined. He couldn't help but feel a little panicked. He knew that once it was revealed that his influence and appeal on these Kanto people were not strong, he would not want to enter political affairs again. It's difficult for Tang Ke.

While Sima Xiaonan was still thinking about how to maintain his popularity, a personnel incident gave him a lot of inspiration. One day, an old friend from Hebei came to ask if he knew a Guanzhong Shiliu named Luo Chao. He claimed that he was a relative of Duke Xingyang and had the ability to introduce Guanzhong nobles to Guandong people.

When Sima Xiaonan heard about this at first, he only thought that someone was cheating under the guise of his name. However, when he ordered his slaves to investigate, he discovered more inside information. Not to mention that Luo Chao did have a somewhat roundabout relationship with his family. The most important thing was that this guy actually had some energy and introduced Guandong women for marriage to some distinguished men.

Although the person he came into contact with was not the first-class noble and famous ministers, this approach gave Sima Xiaonan a lot of inspiration. If he can serve as a broker to facilitate the merger of personnel in Guandong and Guanzhong, allowing them to each get what they need, and he can also accumulate some personnel resources, this will also be of great help to him in the future to gain a foothold in the Tang Dynasty.

So Sima Xiaonan immediately summoned Luo Chao into the palace and inquired about his deeds in detail, only to find out the inside story of his husband and wife's conspiracy to make a living.

This Luo Chao lacks much intelligence and skills, which makes people look down on him, but his wife is indeed very intelligent, but due to her low level, she can only go between the middle and lower-level generals and the slaves of the Qi Palace. , the network resources available are really limited.

"Although Madam is a woman, she has such wisdom, which is really admirable. It is also a good thing for all parties to benefit from the marriage between Shiliu, an old friend from Kanto, and people from Guanzhong, so that they can establish themselves in a new dynasty and a new era. I am willing to do this for you now. Madam, I will provide you with transportation and travel expenses so that you can do this. Madam, you can also use this to accumulate good karma. It will not be difficult for you to live in Guanzhong and benefit your family in the future!"

Sima Xiaonan understood that many people from Guandong were eager to integrate into Guanzhong, but with his status, he naturally could not go to matchmakers in person, so he wanted to recruit Lu Lingxuan.

Luo Chao and Lu Lingxuan were overjoyed when they heard this. They had no way to meet him before, but now they were personally recruited by Duke Xingyang. There was no reason to refuse. The two sides hit it off immediately.

With the platform provided by Sima Xiaonan, Lu Lingxuan's matchmaking career immediately reached a higher level, and the status of the clients she came into contact with became higher and higher. Lu's name quickly spread in a certain circle.

His Majesty the Emperor, who was in the imperial confinement, also heard about the wedding craze in Chang'an. Li Tai wasn't too disgusted by this. He was a little happy to see the results. After all, this could be regarded as a manifestation of the merging of the East and the West.

Not to mention the young men and widowers in Guanzhong who visit matchmakers to seek a match, even the Queen has been complaining recently that the harem is too unpopular, and she needs to select some more women from all over the country to enrich the harem for His Majesty the Emperor. Recently, she has frequently met with some noble families from Guandong. Life wife.

Although Li Tai was not a lustful person, he did not reject this matter righteously and did not express any opinions, but he still had some vague expectations in his heart.

On this day, his protégé Li Quji Xuxian got married. Li Tai had known about this for a long time and took the time to go out of the palace in person to his home to congratulate him and ask for a glass of wedding wine. The relationship between him and Li Quji was not just a simple master-servant relationship, it was a true deep relationship of sharing weal and woe and being the same as brothers. Naturally, they would not be alienated because of the change in status.

Li Quji once married a Southern Dynasty woman in Shannan, but his wife died in childbirth. Since then, he has not married again. This time, Li Tai personally granted him a marriage to the daughter of Lu Zhengsi, the Lu family of Fan Yang.

Because of Li Tai's arrival, many ministers came to pay tribute and congratulate him, and the banquet was also very lively. Li Tai was in a very good mood when he saw his old brother who had been with him for many years getting married again, and drank several glasses of wine in succession.

But while the banquet was going on happily, there was a loud fight in the hall, which ruined the cheerful atmosphere. Li Tai was also very angry when he heard the noise outside the hall. His face suddenly darkened and he shouted angrily: "Who in the hall is making noise and causing trouble? Come here quickly!"