Northern Dynasties Imperial Industry

In the evening, some more guests came to visit. They may not have anything serious to do. Most of them were the children of the generals of Huazhou City who admired Duguxin's style.

Dugu Xin didn't want to receive any more guests, but when he took a look at Li Tai in the hall, he saw that Yang Zhong, who was accompanying the guests, was not a talkative person, and he himself was worried and couldn't ask many questions. The atmosphere at this moment Already a bit dull.

After pondering for a while, he selected a few famous invitations and invited several young people to come in and liven up the atmosphere.

Li Tai didn't feel bored at all. He was full of inner activities at the moment and was a little confused by the idea that suddenly came to him.

Everything seems a little abnormal in Dugu Xin today. Thinking about it, he recited and gave himself a set of "Book of the Later Han" as a gift. It seemed that he was showing off that his family was not uneducated and was trying to make up for his family background.

Next, he used Yang Zhong to point out that he had come forward to mediate conflicts between himself and Hou Mo and Chen Chong. This was undoubtedly a demonstration of his own prestige. Recruiting him to join the government and go to Long is a manifestation of power.

Thinking about it this way, Li Tai felt more and more that Dugu Xin had clearly arranged for him today. If there was no deep meaning and follow-up, it would really make no sense.

He was still pondering here. Outside the hall, the Dugu family had already introduced several young guests. In addition to several children of Beizhen generals, there were also two young men from Jingzhao Wei, including Wei Xiaokuan's son Wei Chen.

Wei Chen was not very old, about the same age as Yu Lao Er. He was very respectful to Dugu Xin, and Dugu Xin treated him quite kindly. He even asked a few questions about the family affairs.

Seeing this scene, Li Taicai remembered that Duguxin and Wei Xiaokuan also had a close personal relationship. The two were known as the best couple when they worked together in Jingzhou, and they could be said to be a pair of good friends.

Thinking about it this way, Li Tai felt more and more that Dugu Xin's connections were really strong, and they were not limited to the military leaders in Beizhen. Being handsome is a blessing for interpersonal relationships, and it is not an exaggeration to say that you can meet people all over the world.

Although these connections cannot be translated into actual political positions and strong support, it is just that the opportunities are not available. Given the right time and situation, it can also be transformed into considerable political energy.

Although Duguxin himself fell in the political struggle of the Northern Zhou Dynasty to replace the Western Wei Dynasty, his son-in-law Yang Jian enjoyed the great residual favor.

Although it was also due to the current situation at that time, Yang Jian's own accumulation and efforts were the core key, but the military and political officials in the early Sui Dynasty were more or less involved with Dugu Xin. With the existence of this layer of friendship, it was inevitable that It saved Yang Jian a lot of united front efforts.

To be honest, regardless of the prophets of history, judging from today's perspective, once Yuwentai encounters something unexpected, Duguxin should be the natural choice to inherit Wuchuan and even the Guanlong Group, both in terms of ability and connections. . At least there is Yang Zhong, who is getting older and more powerful, and Wei Xiaokuan, who has always been above the standard and is as stable as a rock, it would be difficult for anyone else to control him calmly.

It is a pity that history does not allow for assumptions, and Duguxin has not been able to maintain this advantage.

During the process of Yuwentai's integration of Guanlong's powerful forces, he had been excluded from Longyou. Later, the great advancement of Shuzhong and Jiangling brought profound changes to the political structure of the Western Wei Dynasty, which completely established Yuwentai's superiority over the generals. His prestige and status also laid a solid foundation for the Yuwen family's usurpation. Duguxin was eventually eliminated by history.

Thinking of this, Li Tai couldn't help but glance at Yang Zhong again, and some associations couldn't help but arise in his mind.

Several young people came to the hall, and the hall became lively and cheerful again. Dugu Xin also invited his son Dugu Shan, who had already seen foreign guests, to sit at the same table with all the young people.

Nowadays, Li Tai is not a stranger in Huazhou. Especially not long ago, he made a big splash at the wedding of two families. Now he is treated by Dugu Xin as the guest of honor. The young people look at him with admiration and envy, and they are happy to chat with him. chat.

However, Li Tai is not very happy to be the king of children. Shan Feng and Li Ya who have always lived in his village have given him a headache. He is still thinking about plans related to Yang Zhong. He wanted to change the topic several times during the banquet. Lead over.

However, Yang Zhong's personality is also very different from other Wuchuan military leaders. He is dignified and quiet, even a little taciturn.

Other Wuchuan soldiers inevitably lose control of their mouths after the first few drinks and are often keen to brag about their past deeds. However, although Yang Zhong also drinks a lot, the more he drinks, the more silent he becomes. Even in the face of praise and flattery from others, Just listen with a smile and rarely echo or respond.

It was a banquet all night, and by the end even Dugu Xin had taken off his robe and revealed his bosom, and was quite drunk, so the host and guest were enjoying themselves to the fullest.

Li Tai was also a bit stiff from drinking, and he was afraid that he might lose his composure after staying for a long time, so he declined Dugu Xin's stay. He stood up and left while he was still a little awake, and other guests also asked to leave one after another.

When the crowd dispersed, Dugu Xin was still a little excited. He waved his hand and refused Yang Zhong's dissuasion and support, motioning for him to come and sit. He picked up the wine glass and drank it all before sighing: "In these days, the old days are gone." I don’t dare to ask for it, but it’s hard to get drunk...Everything you do must use your intelligence! Nunu, what are the gains and losses for people like you and me?”

Yang Zhong didn't answer, he just picked up the wine glass and drank it all in one gulp, then refilled it for Dugu Xin and himself.

"You are a person who doesn't avoid danger in your actions and is defensive in your words. It's really boring!"

Dugu Xin knew Yang Zhong's character well. He raised his glass and sipped it carefully, then smiled drunkenly and said, "I won't bother you with any other matters, I'll just talk about family matters. What do you think your talents are like, Mr. Xi?"

Yang Zhong followed what Dugu Xin pointed out, glanced at the seat where Li Tai once sat, and after pondering for a moment, he said: "Li Boshan is indeed an extraordinary young man. He seems crazy and prudent, not reserved but arrogant, changing his surroundings, and quite organized. He is very enthusiastic. If you are courageous and able to do good things, if you don't die prematurely, you will definitely become a leader of a famous family in the future. If you can hope for great unification, you can also look forward to the achievements of your ancestors! "

Hearing that Yang Zhong actually gave such a high evaluation without hesitation, Dugu Xin couldn't help but be startled, and laughed again after a moment: "You and I really agree on this, and I intend to accept him as my disciple... "

"But didn't he refuse the invitation to open a mansion before?"

After Yang Zhong heard this, he asked slightly surprised.

"It's such a rare young man, why not give up a daughter? This boy looks at the situation and plans things, and he is not inferior to the talented. Although he refuses to work with me, he says that he is behind me. He has great ambitions, and he can understand my current crisis... …If you are really greedy for power, you will only have cleverness but no overall situation, and you will be troubled by many things, which will cause trouble for yourself and others!”

Dugu Xin sighed again when he said this: "Although Longbian is also in a situation, it is only an arm of Tianfu after all. The big platform is placed there, which seems heavy but is far away. The blood of the people in the town is gradually declining. The newly built military talisman in Guanzhong, I But there is no way to control it. I have no intention of competing for power. The country has its own responsibility, but it is just a matter of business. However, Daxingtai has a fundamental plan to weaken me! In order to survive and grow, I can't bear it. But a few days ago, he took advantage of the situation to bully me and trapped me. I'm in a dilemma, I went a little too far..."

As soon as the sensitive topic of the current situation came up, Yang Zhong became silent again. Even if he only had a private conversation with his old master, Dugu Xin, he would not make indiscriminate comments about it.

"Although Li Boshan has short teeth, he controls a lot of troops. In terms of planning, his position is light on power. He is a young man who has been deeply cultivated by the Taiwan government. He is also a candidate to seize the old man's position in the coming year."

Dugu Xin's tone turned low, his eyes sparkled, and his drunken state subsided: "But, he is also a young man reserved for me by the late Grand Master. With such a son, why do I need to come to the Sixth Army in person? With this help, although I believe it, but How can we miss such a good man?"

When Yang Zhong heard this, he opened his mouth, as if he had something to say and was unhappy, but in the end he swallowed his mouth.

Seeing his appearance, Dugu Xin couldn't help but laugh: "Do you think that even though this guy has a promising future, he can't help you in a short period of time, so it's not worth turning against the Taifu for him? You still don't know deeply. Just now, he tried several times at the table, and he has already plotted against you. Do you believe it or not?"

When talking about himself, Yang Zhong was no longer silent, and said with some confusion: "I have very little contact with them both emotionally and in matters. What can I use to make plans?"

"He planned to plan for Beizhou, and his reach stretched across states and counties. Although he was brave and powerful, he was not intimidating. He may not be afraid of battle, but frequent battles will inevitably lead to famine control, which is not in line with the strategy of deep camp, so he is quite I wish I could have a great general to hold down the crowd. In the old days, there were still some good ones, but now I don’t have a good choice. I saw you in my house, how could you not be moved?”

"Li Xianqing is not inferior to me in bravery. Cui Shiyue also has a reputation for bravery, and we have a deep friendship with him."

Yang Zhong shook his head after hearing this. He didn't know whether he didn't agree with Dugu Xin's statement or Li Tai's plan.

"Li Xianqing is a native of Yuanzhou. He is powerful in his hometown and even more generous. In a short period of time, we can work together to make things happen, but if we make big profits, we will be suspicious. Cui Shiyue has a deep love for the court, and he is not a veteran of the town. That boy will not be alone. On the other side.”

Duguxin raised his hand and patted Yang Zhong's strong shoulder, and sighed: "I know you are diligent in your work and don't like distractions. But some things are inevitable after all. No matter whether the boy has this intention or not, he still gives I have an inspiration. After all, it is not a long-term solution for you to be in a wasteland far away and have talents idle. I may not be able to refuse this forced marriage, but if I can use this to bring you back to Neizhou, it will not be a gain. "

When Yang Zhong heard this, he fell silent again. His expression showed no obvious sadness, joy, or emotion, but just a hint of loneliness.

Dugu Xin was still talking to himself: "Before going to Long, when I say goodbye to Daxingtai, I will finalize everything, and you can wait patiently. If you want to work with me, you can carefully inspect this for me. It’s better not to vomit lightly at the moment, otherwise I will make a grudge against the imperial court and the Taiwanese government, and it will also hinder this son’s future.”

After hearing the words, Yang Zhong nodded, and after drinking a few drinks, he said to Dugu Xin: "The general will leave tomorrow, and I have no time to see my lord off. Please take care of your journey. I will keep Li Boshan's affairs in mind. If he really has something to say or do, 1. If you disrespect the lady in the house, no matter what your plans are, please think again!"