Northern Dynasties Imperial Industry

This year, in Guanzhong, both people and things have revealed a relatively anxious atmosphere. People in the trend of the times naturally know the reason, but few dare to speak out.

Today, a banquet is being held in the Zhongwai Palace to see off Yuwen Yu, the eldest son of Yuwen Tai and the Duke of Ningdu, who is about to take up the post of Longyou Xingtai.

Although Yuwen Yu's appointment was issued a month ago, after the decline of Rouran, there are still many remnant forces scattered in the desert south area, and they frequently harass the northern border of Western Wei. Yuwen Yu previously served as the governor of Fuzhou and was responsible for logistics for the troops of the northern states, so he was not in a hurry to leave.

It was not until General Yang Zhong returned from Jianghan and served as the governor of Shuozhou to the north, mainly responsible for the defense and expulsion of the remaining forces of Rouran, that Yuwen Yu was able to return to the palace to accept this order and prepare to go to Longyou.

It's not because the current talent and ability of the Central and Foreign Offices have reached such an embarrassing situation, but in the current delicate situation, many personnel appointments need to be considered in depth, and the selection will inevitably be much smaller.

The unexpected death of Zhangwu Gong Yuwen Dao a few years ago was a big loss for both the Yuwen family and the Western Wei court.

Yuwen Dao previously replaced the Grand Marshal Dugu Xin to govern Longyou. Although he did not do better than Dugu Xin, he at least kept the existing situation in Longyou, and was called the twin of the country with Taiyuan King Li Boshan, who now ruled the southeast.

With the death of Yuwen Dao, the country could not find a candidate who could replace him for a while, including the general Dou Luning, and the people also knew that it was just a temporary choice of rights and interests.

Because to reach such a level of frontier officials, in addition to their own talents and prestige, there are other factors that are equally important, especially...

Ningdu Gong Yuwenyu is Yuwen Tai's eldest son. He is now in his twenties. He is polite and dignified in dealing with people. He is deeply loved by his parents and respected by the masses. In order to show his importance to this eldest son, Yuwen Tai also personally held a banquet and called the masses to see his son off.

The atmosphere in the country was quite tense some time ago. Although it has eased a little now, some of the existing cracks have not been completely repaired. Therefore, even if Yuwen Tai held a banquet, because the banquet was more private, not all court officials and officials were present.

Although there were not too many people attending the banquet, the atmosphere was still lively. When Yuwenyu responded to the toasts of the guests at the table, he was also praised and blessed by the guests.

However, with the arrival of Grand Marshal Dugu Xin, the atmosphere of the banquet inevitably changed. Regardless of which side the people present were on, they were naturally well aware of the changes in the domestic situation.

Since last year until now, Dugu Xin and Yuwen Tai have rarely appeared in the same frame except for the unavoidable court meetings and important ceremonies. Now that they appear in the same occasion because of Yuwen Yu, the people are curious about how the two will get along.

There was no obvious change on Yuwen Tai's face. He just pointed at Yuwen Yu and said with a smile: "Why don't you go out and greet your father-in-law quickly!"

Soon, Dugu Xin entered the hall under the guidance of Yuwen Yu. He first clasped his fists to greet Yuwen Tai who was sitting above, then looked around at the people who stood up and bowed, and said with a smile: "I am late, please forgive me. But I am late today, not because I am being reserved, but because I am really delayed."

As he spoke, he waved to the outside of the hall, and several servants carried two beautifully decorated boxes and cages into the room. Dugu Xin personally stepped forward to open the box, which contained saddles, bridles, riding gear, and a set of armor and swords.

"As I grow older, I love young people more and more. I want to recruit all those I see and hear about into my family. Fortunately, the Grand Tutor loves me so much that he is willing to keep a long-term relationship with me. I have always known that the Grand Tutor has a serious family education, and the son he taught is certainly not a mediocre person. After several times of recommending talents, I told you that your son is already strong and you can rest assured to use him. Even if he is occasionally inadequate, there are old things that can make up for it. Today, my son is finally used, and I am also very happy. I specially give him weapons, hoping that he can be powerful on his journey!" Dugu Xin first pointed to the objects in the box and introduced them, and then looked at Yuwen Yu with a smile and said with relief and encouragement: "Do you have the confidence to handle things well and make Hongzhi famous when you go to Longyou?" Yuwen Yu's temperament He was modest and calm, not very ostentatious, but at this moment, being asked by his father-in-law in front of his father and all the guests, he could only say in a serious tone: "I have received great expectations from my relatives and friends, how dare I be timid! I will do my best to serve my country, and I will never regret it even if I die nine times!"

Yuwen Tai has been reluctant to talk about life and death during this period. After hearing this, he frowned and said lightly: "Longyou is not a barbaric wilderness. It has been guarded and governed by famous officials for many times. As long as you can maintain order and govern yourself, and do not abandon the past, you will have achieved it. There is no need to talk about anything else!"

Yuwen Yu nodded in response after hearing this, and then expressed his gratitude to his father-in-law for this thoughtful gift.

Dugu Xin frowned slightly at Yuwen Tai's attitude towards his son. After a brief pause, he grabbed a saber from the box and handed it to Yuwen Yu, saying with a smile: "When there was a pioneer who started his career, I gave him a saber. Although his fame was not due to this saber, I also used this story to inspire my son. If you work hard, you will have a promising future!"

His words may not have any particularly clear direction or meaning, but they made the listeners feel a little uneasy.

Yuwen Tai frowned at first and then immediately relaxed. He grabbed the wine glass on the table and handed it to his mouth. After a sip, he found that the wine glass was empty. He glared at the servant serving wine at the table and snorted coldly: "Hurry up and serve wine and food to the Grand Marshal!"

Sometimes, the more eager people are to hide something, the more traces will be exposed. Then Yuwentai was a little out of state. It was obvious that the tone of his voice was a little higher and more urgent than before.

Some of the people present noticed this subtle change, while others did not, but even if they did, they did not dare to reveal it and inevitably became cautious.

On the other hand, Dugu Xin was relatively calm and casual. He could respond appropriately to any words from anyone. He even gave some guidance and advice to Yu Wenyu who was about to go to Longyou, and unreserved some of his experience in guarding Longyou in the past. passed on to this son-in-law.

When everyone saw this scene of harmony between the father-in-law and his son-in-law, they all laughed and joked, but one person grinned so hard that he said: "The great Sima's care for Ningdu Gong is really touching. I must have said that the King of Taiyuan must have expressed my gratitude to him back then. Only after receiving this careful instruction can I achieve my current merit and fame!”

In the first half of the words, the words were slightly buried in the laughter, but in the second half, the entire hall was completely silent, making it harsh and abrupt. After the man said this, he immediately froze on the spot, but the smile on his face looked uglier than crying because of the bounce and trembling of the muscles under his skin.

Duguxin was sitting next to Yuwentai, and he could hear Yuwentai's breathing becoming short and heavy, so he waved his hands and said with a smile: "I'm just a mediocre person, how can I show off? Taishi Xiongji" Wei Luo has made peace for the country, and it is a real honor for the younger generation to receive his teachings.”

After everyone heard this, they all hurriedly laughed and made the situation smoother. However, the ruined atmosphere could no longer be restored. Everyone became on pins and needles and felt that enduring for another moment would be torture, but I also felt that it would be even more embarrassing to leave the meeting early. As a result, the guests and hosts tortured each other, and the banquet lasted for less than half an hour before it came to an end when Dugu Xin stood up to say goodbye.

The embarrassing scene of a banquet is just a small episode in daily life, and naturally it is not enough to cause any major changes in the situation. Other things are still going on and happening as usual.

Anyone with a discerning eye can see that Yu Wentai's arrangement of dividing his two sons into Longyou and Guandong as the line is a further step in the layout. To be honest, it is a bit risky to make such an attempt when the prestige of Bafu has been damaged. But now, except for the Chinese and foreign government, Shannan Dao Daxingtai, who has the most weight to speak, has said nothing about this, and others will naturally do the same. Dare not say anything more.

Due to the support and guidance of his father-in-law Duguxin, and the personnel foundation left by his cousin Yu Wenyu, Yu Wenyu quickly took on the responsibility of Xingtai and managed the personnel of Longyou after arriving in Longyou. Of course, the most important task is to transport Longyou's personnel and supplies to Guanzhong. After all, we are currently in the midst of a war against Northern Qi.

However, Yu Wenjue, the other Kanto Dao Xingtai, was relatively lackluster. Although Yu Wenjue was appointed as the Xingtai, he did not actually take up the post. It was just that the general Li Yuan, who also served as Kozuka Zai with a long history, went to Hongnong again to carry out a campaign. A series of personnel preparations for the expedition.

When he heard that there was no lack of people in the mansion praising his brother's performance in Longyou, Yu Wenjue was very angry. He couldn't help complaining to Li Zhi, the secretary of the Chinese and foreign governments who had close contacts with him: "These mediocre servants are mostly flatterers." Disciple, I'm not out yet. If something happens to me, I will be in trouble. Now there is no comparison of advantages and disadvantages. Why should these sycophants be so anxious to show off their words? Not a good person!”