Northern Dynasties

Chapter 92
Some time ago, Li Tai was still coveting other people's daughters, and he didn't want to be missed by others when he turned around.

He only met Zheng Daoyong once, the time when he was summoned by Yu Wentai after the Yuanyue Dynasty. He didn't expect Zheng Daoyong to be so interested in him, and even went to his cousin's house to inquire about his family and marriage.

It's not that Zheng Daoyong is too idle to gossip, since he mentioned this, it is obvious that he already has some thoughts in his heart.

However, Li Tai listened to his cousin, and it seemed that he didn't really want Li Tai to marry the Zheng family.The so-called don't follow the old customs and so on, it turned out that he was advising him not to blindly pursue the marriage of the noble family, but to base himself on reality.

Although Li Tai didn't have any thoughts in this regard, he still couldn't help but secretly gimmick, what's wrong with the Xingyang Zheng family?The men of the Gao family in the east are scrambling to drive the big car, how greedy, and the big car is a joint venture of their Li family.

If he remembers correctly, this Zheng Daoyong has a son named Zheng Yi. The reason why Yang Jian will be able to usurp the country in the future will be due to Zheng Yi's contribution.

Li Tai pondered secretly, and could understand why his cousins ​​were not very keen on his marriage with the Zheng family in Xingyang.It wasn't because he was worried that Li Tai would be pulled over by Zheng Daoyong to help him compete with Cui Cong in the administration of officials. In the final analysis, one word, that is the overlap of resources.

Sure enough, Cui Qian went on to say: "In the past, although the world was not peaceful, there was still morality and order. Several families were connected, self-defense, and the entangled families watched and helped each other. But now Shenzhou Bandang, Chixian Disintegration, the calamity of Heyin, even after many years, still makes people feel terrified. Anyone with intelligence from all families should also think about how to deal with the world."

Li Tai nodded after hearing the words. What the Heyin Change brought to the world, especially the Hebei aristocrats, was not only physical destruction, but also a strong shake of spiritual self-esteem and values, making people give up illusions and recognize reality.

The Cui brothers can be said to be representatives of them. They first lived in the rivers and lakes from He Basheng, and after entering the customs, they all joined the army and made great achievements.And their family's future marriages are also based on reality, and they are closely related to the Beizhen military leaders headed by Yuwen.

"If you, A Pan, are just young and inactive, you are living in the customs, relying on the family of your old relatives, and you still have a plan for self-survival. But seeing that your business in your hometown is exquisite, your deeds are well-known, your temperament is handsome, and you are well-mannered. Jade, the Valley of Desolate Years, it would be a pity if the big things were discussed hastily."

Cui Qian's evaluation of Li Tai is really not low, and he said earnestly: "To establish a famous clan is nothing more than sharing vanity. The backward people in the world may envy this, but like me and other families with the old surname, what we gain is not gained, and what we lose is not lost. Instead, we will bury it." A Pan, your talent and opportunity.

The grand master entrusted you with his life, and the Duke of Changle entrusted you with his heir. It can be seen that you are well-versed in things, Apan.Today, Daxingtai still needs Yuan Cong's assistance in resisting bandits, but if the feudal system stabilizes, the most important thing is to get close to the humerus first.Ah Pan, when you were young, it would be a pity if you could not be included in this list! "

Hearing this, Li Tai also understood that the big cousin of affection not only did not support his marriage to the Xingyang Zheng family, but even persuaded him to actively perform and become Yuwentai's son-in-law.

This idea is really wild, even Li Tai dare not think so.

But it has to be said that his big cousin's analysis is quite prescient.The political situation of the Western Wei Dynasty and the Northern Zhou Dynasty was indeed exactly as Cui Qian said. As the warriors in Beizhen gradually withered, Yuwentai's nephews, son-in-law and other clan forces gradually became the backbone of the Northern Zhou regime.

But the question is, is Yu Wentai's son-in-law so easy to be?
This thing is not like the grain and wheat in the field, which grows skyrocketing every year. Even if Yu Wentai works hard, it will take at least ten or eight years to grow.

When Yu Wentai was a teenager, he followed his father and brother and wandered around. It was not until the Hebei Gerong rebel army was wiped out by Er Zhurong, and the troops belonged to the Er Zhu family, that his life gradually stabilized.Later, he followed He Bayue into Guanzhong to suppress the rebellion. When he left the town of Xiazhou, the eldest son Yu Wenyu was born.

His eldest daughter was born a few years earlier, but in the year when Yuan Baoju of the Western Wei Dynasty ascended the throne as emperor and Yuanqin was canonized as the crown prince, she became a princess in a hurry.Even if it is the custom of Xianbei to marry early, this marriage is also an early marriage among early marriages.

Although nearly ten years have passed, Yu Wentai's children have gradually grown up, but most of them are radish heads in their teens or even younger, and there are many families waiting to be his in-laws.

After this new year, Li Tai is already sixteen years old, which is not too old.In addition, he was born in the Li family in Longxi, but he also has a certain value in the United Front.

But his united front value, at least in Yuwentai's opinion, is still behind the Beizhen warriors.Yu Jin, Zhao Gui, Li Bi and other generals are obviously more valuable than Li Tai, a descendant of the Li family in Longxi.

It's not that the name of the Li family in Longxi is worthless, the key is that Yu Wentai is too bad.

If he has already suspend what Gao Huan of the Eastern Wei Dynasty has done, and has the strength to look at the central plains of Hebei, the matter of winning over the old gentry in Hebei and Luoyang will naturally be on the agenda, but it is not a top priority now.

Not to mention the other Hebei gentry, even Li Tai's own family members, it is impossible for him to go over mountains and mountains to seek refuge just because he married Yu Wentai's daughter. Yu Wentai does not have the qualifications and appeal.

"My family's life and death are still uncertain, and it is already a big debt to human relations that I can't visit and save the nation. How can I have the face to talk about interviews and employment, and to have fun in the world?"

After pondering for a while, Li Tai replied, being Yu Wentai's son-in-law is hopeless, and he doesn't really want to drive the Zheng family's big car, and the uncertainty of his father's life and death has become a ready-made excuse that is not rude to others.

After Cui Qian heard the words, he nodded and said: "Zheng Daoyong comes to ask again, and I will answer him with this. But you don't have to be sad and obedient, you have to fight for a good relationship. This township is self-reliant, shining brightly!"

"I must remember my cousin's teaching!"

Li Tai also said, if Yu Wentai really wants to cry and ask me to be his son-in-law, I will definitely agree, and I will try to make Dugu believe in the father-in-law even once!
When the two returned to the hall, several other visitors also sat back.

Li Tai didn't know what Director Yuwen said to He Basheng, but he could feel that Director Yuwen looked at him more often.

Soon the people in the village served the meals, several seasonal dishes with meat and vegetables, stir-fried and stewed, and the fruit wine made from kale. , It is very tempting.

Li Tai is also observing the tastes of the guests. His workshop has already tried cast iron pots. Today, he specially ordered the chef to stir-fry some sliced ​​meat and vegetables. Although the guests felt something new, they only tasted it briefly, and they didn’t look surprised. Big chunks to eat.

After all, it is still difficult to change the old habits of food taste, and the condiments are not rich enough, and the simple change of cooking method cannot be popular for a while.

However, one of the guests at the table saw that chicken, duck and bacon were also placed on He Basheng's food table, so he quickly raised his hand and said, "A certain old medical book, I remember that those infected with gas diseases should especially avoid eating poultry meat... "

After He Basheng heard the words, he pointed to the dishes and said with a smile: "What you see may not be true. These chickens and ducks are all vegetarian meals made of bean powder. The younger generation is careful, and I am afraid that I will be anorexic, so I made tricks and decorated them to deceive my eyes and make money." Food!"

While speaking, he raised his hand to signal the servants to separate the chickens and ducks and give them to the guests to taste.

Everyone ate it, only to find that these chicken and duck meats are all steamed from rice noodles, soybean flour, etc., made into the shape of chicken and duck, and covered with a layer of bean curd sauce on the outside. It looks lifelike, and it tastes chewy and elastic. , the taste is also rich and long, even more delicious than real chicken and duck.

After some people tried it, they still couldn't get enough of it, so they couldn't help asking how to do it.

Li Tai just laughed and said that he didn't know why, it was made by people in the village who were good at cooking, and the workmanship was too cumbersome, so he could only provide He Basheng with food, and by the way, someone wanted to ask for a cook.

"Brother Zhuang has more than one gourmet food, there is also the butter chestnut cake, the guests must be even more amazing after tasting it!"

He Basheng used to get more and more out of touch with this kid, Shuofeng. He didn't know what it means to be low-key, and he showed off with pride when he saw everyone's praises for the dishes.

Seeing everyone's curious faces, Li Tai could only smirk and order the kitchen to clean up quickly.

Not long after, the creamy chestnut cake was served. The fluffy pastry was covered with fluffy white cream. Everyone held the pastry in their hands and looked at it carefully. Let Li Tai feel a sense of vanity.

After eating a meal, Yu Wendao and other talents stood up and said goodbye.

After sending the group of people out of the villa, Li Tai turned his head and glanced at Jioufeng, who said with a sad face, "Understood, don't bother me, brother, I'll go back to the house to do the questions!"

After returning to Huazhou, Director Yuwen went straight to the Bafu. After seeing Yuwentai, he put a list on the case and said: "This is the people summoned by Grand Master He Ba. There were not many old people in Datong before. It is indeed looking forward to seeing each other before the long farewell.

There are also a few people who were subordinates in Hedong. The grand master told me that I met Li Boshan. This son is grateful and righteous, and has considerable talent, so the grand master wants to repay him. "

Yu Wentai took a glance at the list and sighed: "The Grand Master is really old-fashioned, and he dare not even meet his wish. Although he is cautious and defensive, I will not treat him lightly. things, and then come back, tears farewell to long."

After saying this, he asked again: "Then who is Li Boshan, who is worthy of the Grand Master's expectation, and who needs to devote all his heart and energy to the old man?"

"I went to the village to check it out. This son's good work is not in vain. His creations and people are impressive. In particular, he compiled the village, and in just a few months, he was able to include all the wise and foolish people in the village. Let's talk about people in detail with the grand master. Uncle, you said before that he was arrogant and anointing him. You are indeed biased. Sa Bao is not a person who is good at peace with the masses, and he has a lot of good words for him..."

Director Yu Wen talked about what he had seen and heard during this trip to Shangyuan, and focused on introducing the personnel and local laws and regulations of Shangyuan Qumeng. Talented and determined to do great things, if you put them in another place, and use them to weave the countryside and restrain the masses, you may really see miraculous results."

Yu Wentai was silent for a moment after hearing this, and then said again: "It's inevitable that you will miss it. Maybe you are right. If this is the case, you can't put it in a place where it is attached. Those who want to do things will have more desires. If you come into my trap, I will tame it myself. Hiding gold at the bottom of the urn is the way to manage a house."

(End of this chapter)