Northern Dynasties

Chapter 108 The Dead Don't Die

"This precious knife..."

In the hall, He Basheng pointed to the dazzling saber on Li Tai's waist and asked curiously.

"Yuwensa recommended it, and it was a gift from Emperor Gaozu Xiaowen. Uncle, your family doesn't have it?"

Hearing He Basheng's question, Li Tai also smiled and took off his saber, and handed it to He Basheng to show off.

He Basheng took the saber over, looked at it for a few moments, then threw it back casually: "That's true, it's definitely not a small family who can be given a saber, Yuwen Sabao may not have good intentions in gifting this to you. !"

But no, this precious sword is a family heirloom of the Changsun family, and the Changsun family is the most famous family in the entire Xianbei society after the Yuan family of the royal family.Even in today's Western Wei Dynasty, there is a lot of influence and connections.

The little golden seal bestowed by Daxingtai, Li Tai dared to hang it on his waist and go out for a walk without fear of being dusty, but he really didn't dare to use this precious sword.Regardless of what method Yu Wenhu used to get it, he hung it on his waist and went out to show off, which was an emotional provocation to the members of the Changsun clan.

Yu Wenhu probably also wanted to use this to make Li Tai hate the famous Xianbei family, so as to strengthen his attachment to him.It's a bit of a conspiracy theory to think so, but if it's Yu Wenhu, Li Tai thinks he might have a similar idea.

So just now when he gave the knife to Mrs. Miaoyin, he also had some bad intentions and the idea of ​​causing trouble.My small arms and thin legs can't bear the eldest grandson's family, but if Dugu Xin is added, who are we afraid of?

"The little lady, do you not blame you anymore?"

Recalling the appearance of several people entering the hall with friendly smiles just now, He Basheng asked again with a smile.

After Li Tai heard the words, he said complacently: "I'm not something that gods hate and ghosts hate. I offended you ignorantly before, but now I sincerely apologize. This little lady with a wonderful voice knows how to behave, so she naturally forgave me."

"That's good. I'm going to persuade you to be patient. The little girl has left her parents and entered this strange situation. She will inevitably hesitate and wonder. It's not her nature to vent her depression. You are older than her, please be considerate , it’s not difficult to get along with.”

After He Basheng heard the words, he also laughed, and was also happy that he was close to the younger generation and could get along with each other in harmony. After a while, he looked solemn and said: "But I still have to warn you, take a little effort! My girls in Beizhen are more frank and honest. He has a clear distinction between likes and dislikes, no more scheming than your Han'er family. Since I have given up my daughter as I wish, of course I will take care of it on his behalf."

Hearing this, Li Tai couldn't help but feel a bit embarrassed by being caught, but he still said seriously: "Uncle, who am I? Although I don't have Liu Xiahui's unruffled character, I also have high self-esteem. , there has never been any absurd and filthy deeds!"

"Why, is it self-degrading to be close to my daughter? You, the Li family, are too tall to tolerate?"

He Basheng raised his eyebrows when he heard this, raised his hand and patted Li Tai.

"Where did I mean that? It's just that I must be courteous and cautious, and never let people speak ill of each other! Uncle, you are a bit too partial. You can't be close or far away. How should I deal with myself?"

Feeling that the strength of He Basheng's slap on the knee was weaker, Li Tai sighed inwardly, but he cheered up and said with a laugh.

"Ah Pan is not bad, I know you are not an old-fashioned person. I was a bit reckless in recruiting this little girl into my family. After getting along for a few days, I feel a little bit reluctant. If you weigh your family status, stay away from her. If you focus on reality , might as well get closer."

He Basheng looked at him again and sighed.

Li Tai was spoiled by the rumors, but he was still a little coy: "It's too early to say these things, isn't it?"

He himself is already an adult psychologically, but the young lady is only ten years old, so it was just a joke before, but now that he knows each other, even if he thinks about it, he feels a little sinful.

See, the little lady has a slight liking for him, but it's just out of love for beauty.Which boy does not have a harem, which girl does not love beans?The pure likes and dislikes in adolescence are only about estrus and ending with courtesy.

As far as Li Tai himself is concerned, his fantasy goal is only Dugu Xin.

After He Basheng heard the words, he sighed: "It's getting late, the reason why he put her here is because he didn't want to disturb the present. But I can't protect her for a long time. It's fine if I didn't know her in the past, but since I listened to her now Aye, it is inevitable to take care of the parents. Looking at the relationship, I can't think of a better entrusted person than you, Apan."

"It turns out that I am so outstanding in my uncle's heart."

Hearing this, Li Tai also realized that Duguxin was not in a calm situation. If it was Yu Wentai who proposed marriage, there was obviously no need to make such an arrangement to avoid marriage.But seeing He Basheng's tired face, he just jokingly said: "Then I'll propose marriage right away? Shall I tell Dugu to open the house?"

"Go ahead, let's see if you can go straight in and out!"

When He Basheng heard this, he glared at Li Tai angrily, then sighed again: "It's clear, you can take care of yourself, how long can I take care of you? Another thing, I live with you for a long time, and the family affairs are also very important. They are confused with each other, and after I go, they may not be able to separate them clearly.

Now that you have this little lady, the second son may persecute you, and you will not lack human resources to help you.Ah Pan, you are smarter than them, if you deal with it carefully, you will avoid enemies, don’t let me go and be disturbed after death..."

"No, if Uncle is worried, then look around for yourself."

Li Tai held He Basheng's skinny palm with his backhand, and said softly.

"That's enough, thank you, Pan, for letting me go without regrets! The young and strong in the world make their own living, and my son in Huangquan looks forward to me very hard..."

He Basheng patted the back of Li Tai's hand vigorously. There was still a smile in the sunken eyes, but tears were already gushing from the sockets.

The Miaoyin lady came back from the trail that Li Tai pointed out to her leading from the hall to the hillside, holding a handful of wild flowers picked on the hillside in her hand. When she entered the hall, she saw the old and young couple sitting opposite each other and weeping. Suddenly it became heavy, holding the hanging curtain in the hall with one hand, a little hesitation appeared on the small face, not knowing whether to go in or not.

After a while, she came forward with small steps, her mouth was still pinched, but she forced herself to laugh and held the bouquet of wild flowers forward and said: "Ah, aye, these are the flowers I picked on the slope, ah!" Yeah, if you like it, I will go tomorrow and the day after tomorrow..."

"Aye likes it, likes it, but this flower branch is not as beautiful as my wife."

He Basheng wiped his tearful eyes, raised his hand to take the bouquet, waved his hand and said to Li Tai: "Go, go, don't bother me to talk to the young lady."

Li Tai stood up after hearing the words, and bowed to the little lady to say goodbye.The lady hurriedly retracted her skirt to respond, but when she lowered her head, she saw that the hem of her skirt was wet by the mountain spring, she just hooked her fingers to hide her shame, when she looked up, Li Tai had already strode out of the hall, her small face froze, as if lost.

After all, He Basheng still hadn't made it through the summer. One day in early June, Li Tai was taking inventory of the inventory in the Taiwan government office, when suddenly an official came to tell him that his family members in his hometown were anxiously waiting to see him outside the government office.

Li Tai panicked when he heard the words, rushed out of the official office and ran towards the front of the mansion. Just as he turned into the main alley of the Tai Mansion, he suddenly heard the sound of horseshoes behind him. Voice: "Li Boshan, get on your horse and go to your house!"

Li Tai hastily stepped forward and got on his idle horse, and he galloped out together with Yu Wentai's soldiers.

Juneday, the face of a child, can change as soon as it is said.The sun was still shining brightly when they left the city, and when the group arrived in Shangyuan, thunder was rolling in the sky, and soon it was raining heavily.

Li Tai led the way, Yu Wentai took the lead, and went straight into the valley villa.The left and right confidantes rushed into the valley together like a shadow, and soon completely surrounded the villa, and the servants who had stayed in it were also expelled one after another.

Li Tai was not allowed to enter the hall either, so he lingered inside the fence for a while. Seeing that the rain was getting heavier, he ordered his family to take out all the umbrellas and coir raincoats in the warehouse and distribute them one by one.

Hearing the louder and louder thunderstorm, his mood also became ups and downs, and he felt his breath nestled in his chest, upset.

More and more people and horses drove into the village, and many people braved the heavy rain and poured into the valley, but they were all stopped by Daxingtai soldiers.Someone who knew Li Tai rushed in and asked loudly, but he didn't know the details inside.

It was not too early for Dugu Xin to arrive, and at this moment, he lost his usual graceful posture, with water running down his face, whether it was rain or tears.Behind him were two burly middle-aged men, their faces washed away by the rain, but their hands and feet trembled, revealing their agitation.

There was a lightning crackle in the sky that was deafening, and after the thunder, it seemed that everything was silent for a while. Amidst the noisy sound of raindrops, Yu Wentai's heartbreaking cry suddenly came from the hall: "Brother Pohu..."

The shout was like a sharp knife piercing people's defenses. The arm that was originally held above the head to shield the rain fell down, and tears gushed out like a bank bursting.

Dugu Xin and the other three also bowed down on the ground, choking with sobs and mourning: "Grand Master..."

One after another, cries sounded from everywhere, and even the sound of the rainstorm was drowned out for a while.

He Bayan, the adopted son of He Basheng, who had been guarding the hall all the time, walked out tremblingly and stunned. After carefully distinguishing in the heavy rain, he went to Dugu Xin and the other three to whisper in their whispers, and then came to Li Tai and made three consecutive speeches. Bye, said in a sad voice: "Aye, I have no regrets about going here, thank you for your thoughtfulness. The great kindness is hard to thank in this life, and it will be repaid in the next life!"

Li Taizheng was dull from grief and didn't understand his meaning, when he realized after a while, He Bayan had already staggered away.

He drew the knife in his hand, cut through the rain curtain, and cried out sadly: "The heavens have taken away my lord, how can a strong soul walk alone! The world of hell, never leave, never leave, someone will come!"

As soon as the voice fell, the sharp blade sealed the throat, and the heroic body fell to the sky.

"The living follow the will, the dead will not die! The Grand Master is born to be an outstanding person, and even to die is a ghostly hero. Together for this righteousness, we will wipe out the eastern thieves!"

Li Tai just woke up from the shock of He Bayan's death, but fearing that others would follow suit, he hastily raised his arms and shouted.

At this time, He Basheng's confidantes who were kneeling in front of the hall also felt their own feelings. Everyone from Zhu Meng and below undressed and kowtowed and said: "Although the lord is gone, the family feud is not over! Some people live with hatred, I swear blood revenge!"

　As mentioned earlier, the first volume is about the process of the protagonist as a newcomer from Dongzhou gaining a foothold in Kansai. Let’s take the death of He Basheng as a node, so the first volume is over.Starting from the second volume of the next chapter, the protagonist will begin to get deeply involved in the political and military activities of the Western Wei Dynasty.Thank you for your support and wish you a happy life! ! !
　　
　
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