Northern Dynasties Imperial Industry

Early the next morning, Li Tai only invited Huai'an Wang Tuobayu and his old friend Liu Min to have breakfast with a few people.

Although you have to make gestures, you can't ignore all human feelings. The father-in-law has to give him face, and Liu Min can even be said to be one of Li Tai's angel investors to a certain extent, so of course he can't avoid him for a long time.

Although several people talked enthusiastically with Li Tai after entering the account, they all tacitly avoided talking about his disputes with the Chinese and Foreign Affairs Bureau.

Tuobayu was very interested in the people and scenery of Jiangling, especially when he heard that Jiangling had so many books, his eyes were shining brightly, and he repeatedly expressed his hope to see it. So Li Tai arranged for his second son Li Chao, who had just come south and was responsible for transporting Jiangling Books to Xiangyang for resettlement, to accompany his father-in-law to the city for a tour.

As for Liu Minze, he was very curious about the follow-up management of this side, and all the questions he asked were centered on this. It was obvious that he wanted to serve in the southeast. Li Tai naturally welcomes this. He wants to create a new prefix. The more people who join, the faster the framework will be established. Of course, the more people like Liu Min who know the basics and have close friendships, the better.

He was chatting with Liu Min and a few others, and it was morning before he knew it. At this time, Lu Tong and others, who came on behalf of the Chinese and Foreign Affairs Office, had been dressed up and waiting for the reception since early in the morning. However, they waited until three o'clock in the morning but still heard no news, and they were all very anxious.

"Mr. Suide, we can't wait any longer! The King of Huai'an came to see you, and now you have been introduced to the city. If we don't see you again, we may betray the king's wishes!"

A middle-aged man in his thirties went out to inquire about the news, and then hurriedly returned to the tent and said in a deep voice.

After hearing this, Lu Tong sighed: "Taiyuan Lord is known for his strong will. Now we are all under his influence. He doesn't send people to lead him. If we force him rashly, I'm afraid it will be worse. What can Lieutenant Li do?" "

The middle-aged man's name is Li Chang, the grandson of Li Biao, a famous minister of Taihe. He is also one of the underachievers admired by Grand Master Yuwen. Although he is not as sharp as Li Tai, he has already become an official in his thirties. Holding such a prestigious position as Lieutenant of the Royal Censor is a testament to the favor he received.

Hearing that Lu Tong did not dare to offend Li Tai, Li Chang frowned and said: "Now King Yuwen is in charge of the cardinals and distributes state affairs. He governs everything within the king's way. Since Duke Taiyuan is not an outsider, how can he have any influence outside the government?" We have received orders from the government and have come to ask for an audience. This is a matter of state, not a personal request for favor. Why should we be afraid of evil? Your Excellency is here, and I will ask for an audience. If you are granted permission, I will ask you to enter the account to speak. !”

After saying this, Li Chang turned around and walked out of the tent, heading towards the Chinese army's tent. He didn't stop until he was about a mile away from the tent, and was blocked by the sergeant on duty. Li Chang handed over his letter talisman. He also expressed his request to see Duke Taiyuan.

Li Taizheng was chatting happily with Liu Min and others, and he didn't pay much attention to the matter of the soldiers marching in. He just waved his hand to deal with it later. After a while, singing suddenly came from outside the tent. The voice was desolate and simple. After a while, it turned out that it was "Li Sao". Li Tai asked curiously: "Who is singing outside the tent?"

"It's the Lieutenant Li who I asked to see before."

Liang Rui, who was on duty in the tent, came out of the tent to check briefly and then returned to report.

"This disciple is mocking me for not being as loyal and upright as Qu Yuan."

Li Tai had also heard of Li Chang's name. After all, there was a grudge dispute between their ancestors, but since he had been in charge of military aircraft for a long time, they had no intersection in Bafu.

After pondering for a while, he ordered: "This disciple is making noise in the military camp. He will be punished with ten sticks. After the punishment, he will be imprisoned in the camp and not allowed to go out! Invite Suide Gong and others to come here to see him."

After hearing this, Liu Min and others stood up and left first.

Li Tai stood up and sent them out of the tent. Soon he heard the sound of arguing and arguing not far away. It seemed that Li Chang was not angry about being punished. Lieutenant Yushi was originally a military judge and had the power to supervise Li Tai's military appearance and discipline. However, he was sentenced to be beaten with a cane for singing in the military camp. This was naturally a bit unbearable.

But this is what Li Tai wants to tell Lu Tong and others. If the negotiation is successful, everything will be easy to discuss. If the negotiation is not successful, there is no need for me to abide by your rules!

Lu Tong and others arrived soon. Li Tai stood up from the table, looked at them and said with a smile: "I am busy with military affairs and have no time to spare. I have only now found time to invite Duke Suide and others. Thank you for your long wait." "

When Lu Tong and others came, they also saw Li Chang's miserable appearance after being tortured. However, even though they were deliberately calculating, they were unwilling to dwell on such a trivial matter when they finally got the chance to talk. When they saw that Li Tai's attitude was quite polite, they He also gave me a few compliments.

When the greetings were over, Lu Tong asked impatiently: "Excuse me, Mr. Taiyuan, is Chang Shanggong in good health now? Someone was ordered to come south, and along with them were famous doctors who were good at treating medicine and stones. I hope they can diagnose and nurse Changshan Gong as soon as possible." ”

The safety of important personnel such as Yu Jin is one of the bottom lines of this negotiation. If these people make any mistakes, there will be even less room for reconciliation between them.

After Li Tai heard this, he smiled and said: "Please don't worry, Mr. Sui De. Although Mr. Chang's illness comes quickly, it goes away quickly. He is now recuperating in Shicheng. Mr. Zhongshan and others are waiting for him. Jiangling is also There are many famous doctors from the South. I have previously invited all the doctors to go to Shicheng to diagnose and nurse Chang Shangong again. When Chang Shangong returns, he will be as healthy as ever!

Who doesn’t have relatives and friends? Chang Shangong has been working hard in the army and has become ill as a result. I also feel sad that my duty makes it difficult for me to serve my beloved relatives. I can only stick to the heart of a benevolent person and love others, and hope that my relatives and friends on both sides of the world can be safe and well. "

"Mr. Taiyuan's benevolence is valuable and he loves himself and others. I believe he will be able to fulfill his wish!"

It was difficult for them to speak too directly with each other, so Lu Tong could only express it implicitly: "Before leaving, the king asked me to tell Duke Taiyuan that he has great merits for the country, but he can tolerate his filial piety and leave flaws? Is this the case in the old mansion? I intend to arrange for someone to escort Mr. Yu’s relatives to the south for a reunion, but I still need to ask Mr. Yu about the date of the trip!”

Li Tai was also quite happy after hearing this. In order to avoid Yu Wentai's suspicion, he did not dare to bring up the idea of ​​taking his parents and relatives out of Guanzhong. Even when his wife returned home together, it was Xiaoer Zhu who came to help. Now that he finally had the qualifications to compete with the Chinese and Foreign Governments, he certainly hoped to bring his parents and relatives to Jingxiang as soon as possible, so that they would not stay in Guanzhong any longer and be frightened.

"I am longing for my dear friend and longing for my love. If you ask me, of course the sooner the better! But I also know that the government is busy and it is difficult for the king to have free time to devote himself to this matter. Is there anything I can do to share the work? Mr. Sui De, it’s okay to say so.”

Li Tai did not deliberately weigh in on this matter and expressed his position directly. He doesn't expect to achieve more goals by holding Yu Jin, Yu Wenhu and others hostage, as long as he can exchange hostages, anyway, he has a lot of chips here.

After hearing this, Lu Tong sighed secretly. The difference between the words "service" and "share of labor" has a very different meaning. This little underachiever who was harmless to humans and animals when he entered the palace and was even loved by everyone has now really grown so hard that the Chinese and Foreign Palaces can no longer accommodate him.

He put his thoughts in order for a moment, then looked at Li Tai and said: "Now the people in Guanzhong know the good news that Taiyuan Gongye has conquered Jiangling. It can be said that the whole country is rejoicing. They are just waiting for Jielubu to enter the pass, offer prisoners to the ancestral temple, and sacrifice In heaven and earth, the emperor's grace can be extended and rewards can be greatly increased, especially when Duke Taiyuan is in danger, it is even more worthy..."

After Li Tai heard this, he raised his hand to signal Lu Tong to stop, and said with a smile: "What do you mean by accepting orders in danger? I am doing my duty! I was sent by the Taifu to control the north of Mian, and to control the southeast. I am invincible wherever my troops point my finger. , Wherever Xuanwei goes, everything is transformed! The power of Jiangling is all due to the efforts of our Jingzhou scholars for many years!

When I returned to the court this spring, I saw that my predecessors were dishonest. King Yuwen told Heaven to correct it. He then realized that the order was right and correct, and it was necessary for ministers to explain it. Blindly following disorderly orders will only harm the country and the people! King Yuwen's achievements were so great that I was enlightened. I felt something in my heart and made a wish to carry it forward. Therefore, I visited the people, made an alliance, and knelt down to pray for King Yuwen's death. At that time, the king also said that the affairs of the southeast depend on me, so he encouraged me to do my duty, and because of his title, he said it, and it has come to this day! "

After Lu Tong and others heard this, they stuttered and became speechless. When Li Tai saw this, he raised his eyebrows and said in a deep voice: "Do you think my words are pretentious? If there is any need for any of them, I will accept it." Everyone is spitting! I was once appointed to the government, but now I am in a foreign country. King Yuwen has a broad mind and does not want to focus on things, so he is born late in life. This is true for the king, and it is also true for the world! "

Lu Tong and others were frightened by this momentum and were speechless for a long time. After a while, they recovered. Lu Tong stood up from the table, bowed deeply to Li Tai as a salute, and said: "Someone is not what Mr. Taiyuan said." If you are not sincere, I will tell you a few words. Before leaving, the king also gave me some advice. Since the Duke came out to control the southeast, everything has been verified. Who else can he do in the southeast?

Today, Jiangling is settled, and the great achievements achieved by Taiyuan Duke are unprecedented. The country's nurturing scholars should not be stingy with famous nobles! Besides, if matters are not allowed to be left to the public, who should we rely on? If the official position is not prominent, it may not be enough to deter Jiang Biao Xiaoxiao. In the former period, the great king was able to gain fame and position through the voice of the Duke of Taiyuan. Now he is also invited by the Duke of Taiyuan to fulfill this kindness. "

As he spoke, Lu Tongzhi carefully took out the brocade wrapped in layers from his arms. When he unfolded the layers, two jade volumes were clearly revealed inside.

When Li Tai saw these two jade books, his heartbeat could not help but accelerate slightly. If he didn't know what this was before, but he saw it at the ceremony where Yu Wentai was crowned king. This was the book that conferred the king's title on him!

Although his words such as not wanting to be pretentious and being outstanding are all emphasizing this matter, and this is what Yu Wentai has to say to appease himself, but when it is really before his eyes, He couldn't help but feel a little excited.

When the book was presented to his case and he saw the title "King of Taiyuan" written on the jade book, Li Tai could only suppress his eyebrows by frowning. But soon this frown became true. Neither the north nor the south can tolerate my rise, right? The south just finished scolding me as Hou Jing, and the north secretly teased me as Er Zhurong!