Northern Dynasties

Chapter 339
After seeing off Li Xian and his party, Li Tai also planned to return to the state capital. In line with the principle of eliminating waste, he ordered the officials to pack and bring back the sumptuous food and drink feast prepared for Li Xian in Fangcheng to the state capital. A working meal to reward the subordinates who have been working hard for days.

Li Xian's resolute style of doing things is impressive, and his work efficiency is also extremely high. He led a group of cronies to leave the city in the afternoon. It was just dark, and the relevant personnel information had already arrived at the state capital.

After Li Tai returned, he had just finished the affairs on the desk, and before he had time to eat dinner, an official rushed in to report that several township tycoons were asking for an audience outside the gate of the state capital, saying that there was an emergency and they needed to be seen at the first Time to tell the state government.

Li Tai heard that these powerful and famous clans were all related to the Kuomagou incident, so he knew it in his heart, and he didn't deliberately delay the time, and directly sent people into the mansion, while he moved into the cafeteria , saw those people were led into the living room, and then strode towards the dining hall, putting on the appearance of Zhou Gong spit.

Li Tai usually disdains such gestures, but after seeing them a lot, he realizes that these pretentious performances are actually necessary.

Especially those like the boss Yu Wentai who are both poor and playful, relying on such tricks to save a lot of money to buy people's hearts, and to improve the relationship between superiors and subordinates without cost, sometimes it is more important than simple rewards of money and silk There is human temperature.

"The government is busy today. I just finished writing and picking up chopsticks when I heard that some sages from the village are visiting. I have no time to greet you. Please forgive me for being rude."

After entering the living room, Li Tai smiled apologetically at the townspeople, and raised his hand to signal them to take their seats in the hall.

Several people originally looked anxious, but after hearing what Li Tai said, they couldn't help but each showed shame. They hurriedly saluted and said: "It's a blessing for the people of the state to be diligent in work. A certain villager It is a shame to be idle and unable to understand the worries of government affairs, but to ask to see and disturb."

"Since I work in this township, I should be loyal and diligent. There are many talented people in the country, but I am the only one who is favored. The livelihood of the people is difficult. If there is a slight oversight, they will be afraid. How dare you indulge yourself and live up to the sustenance of your superiors and subordinates!"

When it comes to boasting, Li Tai is also a good hand. He did his part to advertise himself as a loyal official and good minister who loves the people. Before these people took the initiative to explain their intentions, he first laughed and said: "Several people come to the mansion to see you. It's not a nuisance. If it wasn't for the fact that the mansion is really busy recently, I would have invited a few people to the mansion to find out how the matter of crossing the horse ditch has been done.

It's not that I don't believe in the virtues and talents of the sages in the villages, but this matter concerns two major ethnic groups in the territory, and it has been difficult for several years, so the masses are looking forward to it.Although there has been a theory of agreement before, it is still just a statement after all. Only when it is implemented as soon as possible and the masses see it is true can the matter be completely resolved. "

When the few people heard this, their expressions suddenly became awkward again. They hesitated in their hearts and made eye contact with each other. After a while, a middle-aged man surnamed Wang stood up and said boldly: "A certain person came to see Chang Shi today, just for this matter. Because of Chang Shi's ingenious resolution before, the masses also agreed, and the township agreement was established. A certain person was instructed by Chang Shi and recommended by the masses to supervise this matter in the village. I also deeply remembered the teachings of the long history, and I did not dare to slack off with justice in my heart, but I did not expect that there would be twists and turns..."

"What twists and turns happened? Is it serious?"

After hearing the words, Li Tai's face darkened immediately, and his eyes became unfriendly. He immediately jumped up and looked at the several people and said angrily: "This matter is of great importance, you always know it. The two major clans in the territory are originally respected by the masses." The township set an example of morality, but because of this incident, it became a feud. The township was frequently disturbed and fought almost every day, so that the masses ridiculed and shamed their fellow villagers.

Although I was the first to plan this matter, I am not familiar with the situation of the village, and I am afraid that the official's voice will suppress the voice of the village, so to avoid suspicion, I entrust this matter to you and other well-known members of the village, in order to solve the matter He is so perfect that he has become a model of rural righteousness praised by all.But if the matter fails in your hands, even if I don't impose national law sanctions, what face do you have to meet those villagers who are eagerly looking forward to the order and beauty of the village! "

In the past, Li Tai's stern reprimand and questioning would have been unbearable for these country tycoons, but this time they just listened to Li Tai's reprimand in dejected silence, not daring to refute at all.

"What kind of twists and turns happened, don't hurry up and tell me!"

Li Tai said in a deep voice still full of anger, although he was doing it deliberately, but seeing these guys hang their heads like Li Yunxin faced him, he felt very happy.

After the middle-aged man surnamed Wang heard the words, he said in a hurry, "yes, that's right. Li Xianhe, the Duke of Feng, suddenly led his troops to attack General Lu's garden, captured General Lu and his son, and sent a messenger to report A certain family and others immediately went to his barracks outside Shangfeng Fangcheng to apologize and explain to him why they took advantage of his knowledge to discuss the matter of crossing the ditch..."

Li Tai was overjoyed when he heard this, but his expression became even more annoyed. He raised his fist and slammed it heavily on the table in front of him: "How can the rural affairs of Dangzhou be resolved? Why should he ask the local tyrants in Gaoping! Who the hell?" You want to explain to him? Why do you need to explain to him! You are also the strong men of the village in this place, are you just sitting and watching Li Xian and him bullying the elders of the village like this?"

Seeing Li Tai's reaction so fiercely, they naturally wouldn't suspect that Li Tai and Li Xian had colluded. They would only feel that he, a genuine member of the Li family in Longxi, was full of antipathy and resistance towards Li Xian, a border tycoon who wanted to marry him. It is unbearable for Li Xian to brazenly intervene in a matter that has been resolved by him.

"Chang Shi, please calm down, please calm down, Xia Fenggong is not only a powerful person who dominates the high level, but also a noble person himself. He suddenly intervenes today, and I really don't know what to do. There is really no need to force yourself to be quick..."

Several people exchanged a look, each of them felt that something was wrong, so they hurriedly opened their mouths to appease Li Tai whose self-esteem was greatly challenged.

However, Li Tai didn't accept this, even raised his leg and kicked the poor table, and continued to shout angrily: "I know in my heart what Li Xianhe's position is. method degree.

He violated my laws and was good at arresting the sages of the village. If he is not punished, will people laugh at me that there is no one in Qinzhou?You waited to see me at night, you were quite afraid, the matter naturally started from me, I will not just sit idly by.And you go back to your hometown to gather all the tribes of the clan, gather here tomorrow morning, and I will attack the tribes with you! "

Several people were a little dumbfounded when they heard this. They thought that Li Xian's arrival was a big trouble, but they didn't expect that Li Tai was the biggest unstable factor.

Not to mention whether they have the guts to fight against Li Xian, even if they do, it's hard to say whether they can beat them.What's more, Li Tai obviously has great dissatisfaction with Li Xian, and they dare not summon their own trilogy to join Li Tai's emotional struggle.

"This plan is absolutely impossible. Please think twice! The war in Liangzhou has not yet ended, and the purpose of entrusting the prince to enter the country is to conquer rebellion. If you attract a strong attack, you will not be able to escape the sanction of the national law. What's more, the provocation this time, The original intention is to calm down the struggle between Li and Quan, if it causes a bigger fight, then it is true, true..."

At this moment, everyone said again and again with bitter faces, and they were also complaining in their hearts. Li Xian hadn't figured out how to solve it yet. If Li Tai couldn't be comforted here, the fun would be even greater.

Seeing the distressed faces of these people scratching their heads, Li Tai felt very happy in his heart.

If he comes up with an attitude that puts the overall situation first, it is necessary to listen to these guys' complaints and patiently comfort them, but when he puts on an attitude of being generous and not afraid of making things worse, these guys I panicked.

Sure enough, the soft ones are afraid of the hard ones, and the hard ones are afraid of the tough ones. If you really stare at people every day and want to play your life with others, then everyone has to stay away.

Of course Li Tai wouldn't play with others casually, he acted like this just to gain the right to speak, after listening to everyone's consolation, his impatience gradually subsided, and he returned to his previous graceful and decent appearance, facing A few people sighed apologetically: "I lost my composure in a moment of anger, which made everyone laugh. But I have never had any personal friendship with Xia Fenggong, and we don't control each other in official affairs. I really don’t know how to negotiate.”

After hearing the words, the faces of several people couldn't help being a little gloomy, but they didn't dare to say anything more.They have seen Li Tai's out-of-control and irritable appearance before, and they are lucky to be able to regain control of his emotions now. If he continues to beg and urge him to provoke him again, then they will be even more blind.

Li Tai took their disappointment into his eyes, saw that their sense of expectation had been pulled to the bottom, and then he said with a serious tone: "But this matter started with me, and General Lu and you all obeyed orders." For me. Regardless of whether Duke Xiafeng is qualified to speak out in this matter, he should not blame you.

In terms of emotion and reason, I can't stand by and watch this matter. I will go to his camp tomorrow to see Lord Feng, and try my best to resolve the matter properly without hurting the peace.As for you and others, in order to avoid further accidents, you will stay in the mansion until the matter is resolved. "

The few people were already disappointed, and when they didn't know what to do next, they suddenly heard that Li Tai had taken on this matter again. arrange.

So Li Tai ordered his staff to vacate a few lodgings in the state capital for these people to live in. After frightening these people, the next step is naturally for him to do whatever he wants.While further establishing prestige, it also made these people afraid to make any small tricks when communicating with themselves.

Early the next morning, Li Tai came to Li Xian's barracks. After the two sides met, they each smiled knowingly, and then Li Xian led Li Tai outside the tent where Lu Fuhu's family was imprisoned.

Li Tai walked into the tent and took a look, and found that there were a lot of young people including Lu Fuhu. Maybe this meant that all the male members of Lu Fuhu's family were taken away?

The Lu clan suddenly encountered such a calamity, and they are still panicked and ignorant. After seeing Li Tai, Lu Fuhu's haggard old face became even more gloomy. He pulled Li Tai's wrist and said in a trembling voice: "Old man Over half a hundred years old, but still not careful enough in personal life, I don’t know why I offended the strong and fell into the hands of the people, it’s really not a pity to die! But the children in this household are really innocent, I implore Chang Shi to help..."

"General Lu, please rest assured, everyone from the village came to the government to sue me last night, and I came here for this purpose."

Li Tai comforted Lu Fuhu first, then turned around and left the camp, and then went to Fangcheng with Li Xian to discuss.

After going through all these twists and turns, Li Tai also realized that the nostalgia in Longyou is different from that in Guanzhong Prefecture and other places. The nostalgia and folk customs here are more sturdy, and it is more difficult to integrate them.If the absolute dominance cannot be grasped, no matter how ingenious the method is, it will inevitably be marginalized or even excluded.

Therefore, if he wants to exert a more profound influence on the situation and situation of the country, he still needs more powerful means.

In fact, Li Tai still has a lot of ideas about related methods, but due to time constraints, he actually has few choices.If it is really delayed until next year when Yuwen introduces Long to replace Dugu Xin, then there will be even less room for him to operate.

The current battle of Liangzhou is actually one of the few opportunities left. Only in this rapidly changing situation can a new personnel alliance be gathered and unified in a short period of time, thereby deriving some new orders. .

"How does Li Sanqi plan to punish Diao Xie's nostalgia?"

After entering Fangcheng and sitting down, Li Xian smiled and asked Li Tai again, but the eyes in this smile seemed to dodge slightly.

"Of course we still have to strive for fairness. Lu Fuhu's arbitrariness in changing the established matter can be described as ulterior motives. Fortunately, the correction was timely and the credibility was not damaged. But such people who corrupt the order and good customs of the village can no longer participate in the arbitration of village affairs. Otherwise, The materials and manpower consumed in the previous work also need to be recovered and supplemented as appropriate."

The previous matter may not have been decided by Lu Fuhu alone, but this guy was eager to perform and was even more unlucky. Li Tai didn't mind setting him up as a target to warn others. I'm also very happy to have things resolved that way.

Li Xian nodded after listening, and then said: "I'm actually a little strange, such a righteous event in the township, Li Sanqi, why don't you gather people to discuss the matter of digging statues and steles?"

After Li Tai heard the words, he didn't take it seriously, and just sighed: "It's unknown how much gold the Kuamagou Gold Mine can produce. It's more important for the weak and lonely of the two clans to receive relief. Why bother people to move earth and rocks!"

Hearing Li Tai's answer, Li Xian couldn't help laughing: "It seems that Li Sanqi, you are really not a superstitious person who believes in monks' scriptures, but please don't forget that this hometown is Longxi! Those who receive relief Those who are afraid are more willing to follow the Dharma with things, so that the ancestors can enjoy the blessings and rewards. Therefore, there are many people and things involved in the matter, if there is no cave to record things, how can it be widely known and respected by the masses?"

After all, Li Tai is not a native of this era, nor is he a Samana believer, so he really doesn't agree with it.

However, after listening to Li Xian's explanation, he also realized that in Longyou Hexi, where Buddhism is prosperous, digging caves and worshiping Buddha is by no means a purely religious activity, but has very broad and profound social significance.

Pray for disaster relief, celebrate vows, remember ancestors, etc., including covenant records, no matter what the purpose is, as long as the process of digging caves and worshiping Buddha is added, the purpose and behavior will be rendered with a sacred meaning, full of A sense of ceremony and solemnity.

Although Li Tai is not a Samana believer, he is not a rigid person either. He even built a big Buddhist temple in northern Shaanxi to collect money and power.After listening to Li Xian's reminder and explanation, he also felt that he should dig a cave in Maiji Mountain to record this matter.

When Li Xian heard that Li Tai agreed to dig a cave to record things, he immediately became excited, and patted his chest to ensure that Li Tai would not worry about this matter. He left a few cronies to plan and handle this matter.

Li Tai was not very enthusiastic about this, and he was happy to hear that Li Xian was willing to bear it all, and he was more concerned about other things, so he turned to Li Xianfa and asked: "Xiafeng Gong is going to be a part of this trip." The huge herd of camels in the middle is really eye-catching and spectacular!

I have lived in Hebei Township since I was a child, and it is really rare to see such strong livestock.Unexpectedly, there are so many people raised in one household under Fenggong, it's amazing how strong the power is, and I'm so happy to see them hunting!I would like to ask Duke Feng how to raise this kind of livestock, and how much profit can I make? "

(End of this chapter)