Northern Dynasties

Linghu Yanbao is in his early thirties and less than 40 years old. He is not particularly tall, but his shoulders are broad and his arms are long, which is very eye-catching.

When the state official introduced him into the hall, he first looked up at Li Tai, then quickly lowered his head, and bowed in front of Li Tai's table with a big ceremony: "Servant Linghu Yan pays homage to your lord. In the old country, although the servant did not live in this world, he still has a lot of legacy, and now I am honored to pay respects to my lord, who is unparalleled in style, and I feel very honored."

Although the Li family presides over Longxi, Li Tai and his branch originated in Hexi.The Xiliang regime established by Xiliang Taizu Li Hao was based on Dunhuang. Although the capital was later moved to Jiuquan, Dunhuang has always been the core ruling area of ​​the Xiliang regime.

Xiliang itself is a separatist regime composed of local big clans, with Hexi Han people as the main body, and the Dunhuang Linghu clan is also an important subject of the Xiliang regime.

After Xiliang was destroyed in the confrontation with Beiliang, Li Tai's great ancestor Li Bao established a regime in exile, and returned to Dunhuang after Beiliang was defeated by the Northern Wei Dynasty. Soon after, he was called to settle in Pingliang, the capital of the Northern Wei Dynasty, and then under the leadership of Li Bao's youngest son Li Chong, he integrated into the Shandong gentry and became one of the world's famous Longxi Li clans.

If we count from this level of origin, it is reasonable for Linghu Yanbao to meet Li Tai as a disciple.But the problem is that the Xiliang capital has been destroyed for so many years, and it has been hundreds of years since Li Bao left Dunhuang. How much binding force can such an old relationship between monarchs and ministers buried in sand and earth cover people?

Of course, the origins of these stories can also bring them closer to each other, at least psychologically they will have more sense of identity than ordinary people, but Linghu Yanbao regards himself as a servant at first sight, and puts his attitude so low, which still makes him Li Tai was quite surprised.

Take him as an example, although the people of the Li clan in Longxi in this township are quite unfamiliar, he has a sense of closeness psychologically, and he has easily recognized Li Yunxin as the eldest grandson, but if Li Yunxin comes up, he will say that you are the grandson according to seniority , then he still admits a fart!
Of course, the Dunhuang Linghu family is not an ordinary family, claiming to be the crown of the West, and in the past series of riots in Guazhou, Linghu Yanbao's performance is also worthy of such an evaluation, if not for his hard work, At present, the situation in Guazhou is absolutely difficult to calm down.

Although he was quite suspicious, Li Tai didn't dare to trust him too much, and he really regarded himself as the master of the other party. He quickly stood up from the table, went down to help Linghu Yanbao up, looked at the other party and said with a smile: "The vicissitudes of life, Times have changed, and people from the old country can meet each other, which is very gratifying.

The general and I are both newcomers in this world, there is no need to indulge in the past, it is more appropriate to make friends in the present.General Zhuangyi's deeds are not only limited to Hexi, but also famous in Longyou. I also feel very honored and look forward to meeting the general! "

Linghu Yanbao took advantage of the opportunity to stand up, but he waited until Li Tai returned to sit down, and then he sat down, still with a humble smile on his face, and said to Li Tai: "Some deeds are not worth mentioning, but the only one who is righteous and defends the law My ambition comes from the education of the motherland, and I dare not belittle myself.

I know that today's visit is quite reckless, but I can't restrain my desire to see my husband.The former met Han Shizhong and other ambassadors outside the Yumen Pass, and when he asked for advice, he heard a lot about Lang Jun's virtuous voice, and he was already full of admiration in his heart.This time when I was ordered to enter the country, I wanted to follow the Lord Lang and go with me, because I was afraid of being left behind on the way, so I traveled day and night..."

Li Tai knew that his current reputation and influence were not enough to radiate to the Hexi area, and his ancestral relationship alone was not enough to make the other party make such a humble gesture.

The so-called courteous people must ask for something. As the most outstanding representative of Guazhou today, Linghu Yanbao is obviously not a stubborn old man who indulges in the old days. Every word and deed must have its own profound consideration.

Before Han Bao and Li Xian proclaimed Fuxi counties together, Linghu Yanbao must have had a conversation with them.And the two people talked about themselves, which should greatly affect Linghu Yanbao's attitude towards him.

Li Xian has always wanted to use the prestige of the Li family in Longxi to elevate his family. When facing the old officials of the Li family in Longxi in Hexi, it is a common practice to draw Li Tailai to praise him.

As for Han Bao's need to help Li Tai's reputation, if there is any topic involved, it must be something that cannot be omitted.

In this way, although Linghu Yanbao had never met Li Tai, he learned from Li Xian that Li Tai was now a rising political star in the Western Wei Dynasty, and learned from Han Bao that Li Tai was taking over The rich bargaining chip and irreplaceable important role in the Silk Road trade that came down.

Political resources and economic resources are also the resources most valued by a powerful family like the Linghu family who came from nearby places and tried hard to get closer to the center of the Western Wei Dynasty.Therefore, the more earnest and respectful Linghu Yanbao's attitude towards Li Tai was, the deeper his desire for these resources.

Li Tai was thinking secretly in his mind, and he didn't neglect Linghu Yanbao. After listening to his words, he said with a smile: "When you first enter a strange place, people will inevitably hesitate. It's not that mediocre people are cowardly. Keep in awe of those you know.

If there is no guide to guide the way, it will indeed make people uneasy.I am not afraid that the general will laugh at me. When I entered the customs in the old year, I saw all the people and things unfamiliar.Fortunately, Grand Master Heba of Langya gave him the love and care, and gradually he was able to gain a foothold here, to be diligent in the affairs of the king, and now he has little momentum..."

"It's more than shallow! Although the servant lives far away in the old land of Hexi, he has heard a lot about the reputation of the lord. The lord is not weak in his years, but he is already super ambitious. In a few short years, he has already become a famous official of the state who is deeply relied on by the imperial court and the people inside and outside!"

Linghu Yanbao hastily said again, without concealing his admiration and envy for Li Tai: "My servant is too young, and with the help of his family and fellow countrymen, he has made great achievements in the frontier field, so he can see Li Tai." Marching on the way, I was both happy and surprised in my heart, lest the border guards look down upon me, or be abandoned because of this, I have failed the expectations of my fellow countrymen, I hope to be able to look forward to the horse's head, please use your lord to make meritorious deeds, and protect the border guards reputation."

Li Tai originally thought that Linghu Yanbao was just here to pay a visit and get to know each other well, but he didn't expect the other party to reveal that he wanted to follow him, which made him quite surprised.

Last year Guazhou was lost and regained, and this year the rebellion was put down again. Linghu Yanbao is the core figure in it. It can even be said that without him, the imperial court may no longer have Guazhou.

After all, Guazhou is too remote, and the cost of sending troops to quell the rebellion is too high, even sending troops from Longyou is unbearable.

The gains and losses of Guazhou not only mean whether the Western Wei regime can win the far and wide, nor the gains and losses of the Silk Road trade, but more importantly, it is related to the containment and resistance of Rouran and other northern Hu forces.

Linghu Yanbao's contribution to solving this major border problem at the lowest cost cannot be underestimated.Even when Li Tai and Li Mule returned to Beijing last year, the limelight of the victory in northern Shaanxi was completely overshadowed by the return of Guazhou.

Linghu's family name is the crown of Xitu, and the township is rich. In the future, Guazhou's long-term stability will inevitably depend on his family. Therefore, in history, Yuwentai also gave Linghu Yanbao a very preferential treatment. It is only recorded in history. There are several flatterers.

So when he heard Linghu Yanbao said that he wanted to follow him, Li Tai's subconscious reaction was not joy, but doubts if there was something wrong with this guy's head?

You are working so hard to do things in Guazhou, is it because you hug my little leg?Yu Wentai's two big hairy legs, isn't he delicious?I was so hurt by the thorns, I was still not willing to let go!

But seeing Linghu Yanbao's sincere expression, it was obvious that he was not joking.After pondering for a while, Li Tai confirmed the fact that there is no one in the Linghu family who is suitable to warm the beds of the dignitaries in power in the Western Wei Dynasty!
In fact, the current situation of the Linghu family is similar to that of the Longxi Li family who was called into Pingliang by the Northern Wei Dynasty. Naturally, the local brand in Hexi is very strong, but looking at the whole world, it is so-so.

The status of the so-called Xiliang royal family does not add much points to the Li family, and it is not very eye-catching among the many famous Han and Hu families in the Northern Wei Dynasty. After all, they stand out because of their excellent service awareness.

To be honest, Linghu Yanbao's heart is also a little bit drummed.Theoretically speaking, the gains and losses of Guazhou should be of great significance to the Western Wei Dynasty, but the attitude of the hegemony in the past few years has been neither salty nor indifferent, and there is a kind of open-mindedness that is not happy with gains and not sad with losses.

The more uncertain you are, the more certainty you want to add.Coincidentally meeting such a suitable candidate as Li Tai again, Linghu Yanbao certainly didn't want to miss it.

Of course, putting aside these considerations based on pros and cons, the people of Hexi generally have a feeling of nostalgia for the former owner of the Li family in Longxi. After all, the reason why Li Hao was able to establish the Xiliang regime was that he was jointly elected by the big clans in Hexi .And when the Li family in Longxi became a first-class family famous all over the world, the people in Hexi felt very proud of it.

The last point is that Li Tai makes Linghu Yanbao feel that he is a person worth following.

With his own strength, he gained quite a high position in Kansai in just a few years. Senior officials such as Han Bao and Li Xian spoke highly of him and praised him a lot. He is mature and stable in dealing with others, and he is charming and heart-wrenching. He is the most outstanding young talent he has ever seen in his life.

Before coming to meet Li Tai, Linghu Yanbao also visited the prefecture, saw the large-scale Sifang City, and heard the extremely positive comments on Li Tai from the people of Qinzhou, and those talented scholars who strived to be Therefore, when seeing Bai in front of the table, there was no embarrassment in his heart, but only eagerness and anticipation.