Northern Dynasties

Chapter 95
When Su Chuo came to the countryside this time, besides visiting He Basheng, he had another thing to do, that was to invite Li Taitong to Chang'an, to visit Zhou Huida, a minister and servant who was also seriously ill.

Hearing Su Chuo's invitation, Li Tai couldn't help being taken aback. He really didn't have any friendship with Zhou Huida, and he had never even met him. He didn't understand why Su Chuo invited him to go with him.

But people have come and talked, and it’s always embarrassing if they don’t go.

Li Tai travels now, not as casually as before.

After He Basheng entered the village, the elite troops stationed in Chaoyi withdrew one after another, and they all stayed in Shangyuan Village until now.Coupled with Li Tai's own strong men, a team of fifty people can be pulled out casually, each with bows and knives, and even a few pairs of light armor.

"I was quite disturbed by the jumping beams and jumps in the wild, and I was timid before leaving, which made Su Shangshu laugh."

When Su Chuo heard Li Tai say this, he was a little embarrassed for a while, and then he said after a while: "The fate of the country is difficult, and the village has not said anything about governance, so Daxingtai is also thirsty for talents. thing."

I'm ready, I'm going to set fire to his backyard!
Hearing what Su Chuo said, Li Tai also felt a sense of anticipation.When it comes to the appointment and dismissal of official positions, Su Chuo's right to speak in front of Yu Wentai is even higher than those of Beizhen's Yuan Cong. This has already been said quite clearly.

A group of people set off on the road in a mighty way, and when they reached the northern foot of Lishan Mountain, Li Tai found that there were obviously many more car driving teams entering the mountain for sightseeing than when they were passing by before.

Presumably, the clubhouse run by the He Ba brothers had achieved initial results, attracting all the rich and powerful children living in Chang'an.Although Li Tai had no interests involved in it, he was quite happy to see this scene.

He wanted to go to the mountain to have a look, but he thought that Su Chuo, who was traveling with him, would obviously not like that kind of sensual, extravagant and enjoyable occasion, so in order to avoid complications, he had to give up temporarily.

He planned to inspect the property with Yu Wenhu and the others after a while, to see if the pit dug for Zhao Gui was beautiful.

Zhou Huida's mansion is located in the east of Chang'an City. Walking a short distance into the Qu Lane of the city, you can see the tall Yimen.

Today's Chang'an City is already cramped and messy, but Zhou Huida's mansion is still spacious and grand, showing the detached status of this Duke in the Western Wei court.

Zhou Huida was neither a powerful man in Beizhen, nor a famous family in Hebei, nor even a high-ranking official in Luoyang who moved westward with Emperor Xiaowu, but he had a rich resume as well.

As early as the end of the Northern Wei Dynasty, King Xiao Baoyu of Qi entered the customs to settle the chaos, and Zhou Huida was his staff.After He Bayue entered the pass to suppress the rebellion and captured Xiao Baokui, he left Zhou Huida as an aide, and later moved to work under the Yuwentai Mansion, and contributed a lot to the communication between the Kansai forces and the Luoyang court at that time.

Up to now, Zhou Huida is the official residence of Shangshu Youpushe, and he is a high-ranking official in the Western Wei court.There are many people recommended by his disciples to enter the court, and even Su Chuo was recommended by Zhou Huida before he was valued and reused by Yu Wentai.

Because there were too many visitors, when Li Tai and the others arrived, there were still many visitors who were not allowed in from early morning to morning.But in the end, Su Chuo's face was great, not long after the famous post was handed in, Zhou Huida's son led all his family slaves out to welcome them, and made a little effort to welcome them into the mansion.

"Aye's illness has become more and more serious recently. He sometimes wakes up and faints. When he is awake, he can have a simple conversation, but when he is unconscious, he can't even recognize his close children..."

Zhou Huida's son, Zhou Ti, looked haggard and sad. First, he invited the two of them to sit down in the hall, and then he went to the ward to check on his father's condition.

The two waited in the hall for half an hour before Zhou Ti returned in a hurry and invited them to visit inside.

The smell of Chinese medicine in the room was strong, and there was a smell of corruption that even spices could not cover up. Although Li Tai had little experience of illness and death, smelling this smell, he also felt that Zhou Huida should die soon.

"Mr. Wen An, Chuo is late, please forgive me!"

Su Chuo bent down and walked into the tent, walked forward and whispered, and immediately a series of whispered conversations sounded in the tent.

Li Tai stood outside the curtain and waited for a while, then he heard Su Chuo raised his voice and said: "In the past, the public often sighed, the people in Kansai were not well-known, and the king's affairs are full of talents. Now I will introduce you to a famous young sage , the elegant demeanor is impressive, I hope I can clear up the public's audiovisual!"

Although Su Chuo didn't call him by name directly, but Li Tai guessed that the words should be talking about him, so he also leaned into the tent, and looked up to see an old man with an aging appearance and dull eyes and ears sitting on the couch, Hastily stepped forward and bowed and bowed: "Li Boshan, Shaoyu's junior, has met Duke Wen An."

"Wh-whose son is this, he is indeed very bright and impressive!"

The corner of Zhou Huida's mouth trembled, he looked at Li Tai and said.

Su Chuo introduced Li Tai's family background again in a low voice, Zhou Huida stared at Li Tai with his old eyes, and pointed at Li Tai, "It turns out to be a young man from a famous family. The aura is the same, but the handsomeness is much less. Although I am old, I also like to see young talents, so why don't Kong Huai come with me?"

"Boshan just moved to the west last year, and he has not yet lived in harmony with the pro-party here, which made Wen'an laugh at him."

Li Tai also knew a little about his relatives in Kansai, so he guessed that what Zhou Huida was talking about should be a young man named Li Licheng, a descendant of Li Chong, but he didn't have time to meet him yet.

"Okay, good boy!"

Zhou Huida didn't seem to hear Li Tai's answer clearly, so he nodded vaguely in response, and then started talking with Su Chuo in a low voice.

After a while, he looked back at Li Tai, and looked at him carefully. The serious look in his eyes made Li Tai feel a little cramped.

After a while, Zhou Huida suddenly waved and called, "Ah Lang, come here!"

"I'm here, I'm here, Aye, tell me."

Zhou Ti, who had been standing sideways by the couch, leaned down and answered in a low voice after hearing the words.

Zhou Huida wrapped his arms around his son's neck and whispered for a while, but his son's expression gradually became awkward, and he just faltered indiscriminately.

"Go, go, don't miss my marriage!"

After whispering, Zhou Huida nodded to Li Tai with a smile on his face, and then pushed his son a few times. Seeing that he didn't move, he immediately became angry, and even waved his arms and slapped him: "Don't make mistakes, if you don't agree, Don't come back to see me!"

Zhou Ti had a bitter and embarrassing expression on his face. He first smiled apologetically at Su Chuo and Li Tai, and then said helplessly, "Aye, my sister was married to the Jibei Dawang's family last summer. Don't bother you to miss it."

"Nonsense, what nonsense! My daughter came to see me this morning, and she is still in the pavilion."

Zhou Huida became even more angry when he heard the words, patted his son and scolded: "Don't you expect your sister to enter a famous family? I have seen this son before, and he is very handsome. Su Lingchuo also said that he is very talented... Although my family is from Therefore, it is not honorable, but there is something to boast about at this time, he seldom walks alone, or he has not been fully appreciated by others, so he should be accepted in the hall and glorify our court!"

As soon as this remark came out, everyone in Zaiwei looked a little embarrassed, Su Chuo stood up quickly, and signaled Li Taitong to withdraw for the time being, and let Zhou Ti stay to comfort his irritable father.

"Mr. Wen An's appreciation of the young and handsome, and he will not change it until he grows old. It's not a deliberate disrespect. Li Lang, don't worry about it."

After coming to the outer hall, Su Chuo said to Li Tai.

"Boshan is also honored to be rewarded by a virtuous elder."

Although Li Tai was a little embarrassed, he was still a little flattered in his heart. Who doesn't like to be admired and coveted?
After a while, Zhou Ti left the inner room with small steps, and apologized to Li Tai again and again with a face full of shame.His father suddenly fainted just now, and the words he said were indeed reckless, and he was relying on his position to force marriage to a famous family, so it would inevitably hurt public opinion if it was spread.

Li Tai didn't have the idea of ​​self-defense in the general gentry family, and he repeatedly stated that he didn't mind, so he let the matter go.

But after this episode happened, it was always a bit embarrassing to stay as a guest next time.So the two got up to say goodbye and left Zhou Huida's mansion.

It was getting late at this time, so Su Chuo took Li Tai to his mansion in Beijing to stay for one night.

Li Tai didn't know if it was his own illusion, after leaving Zhou Huida's mansion, he always felt that the way Su Chuo looked at him was a bit weird, and he couldn't help muttering in his heart, could it be that you are also greedy for me?

Fortunately, Su Chuo didn't say any nonsense, he went to the mansion and went to the hall to have a simple meal and invite his nephew to meet him.The Wugong Su family is also a big family in Guanzhong, Ding Changsheng, the only regret is that Li Tai was unable to meet Su Wei, the son-in-law of Yuwen Hu who was still in his infancy and had not been weaned.

After dinner, Su Chuo looked at Li Tai again and said: "Kanxi has suffered from chaos for a long time, and although the humanities and politics are inferior to Dongzhou, for a husband who is determined to rise up, this township is also a fertile ground for making achievements.

I was originally a farmer in Kansai. Fortunately, I was recommended by Wen'an Gong.I also often reflect on who will succeed me, and dare not be greedy to block the way to become a virtuous person.

Li Lang, although you are a newcomer to Dongzhou, you are also a native of the country.Looking at the strict organization in your village, it can be seen that there are classic methods for governing affairs and governing the people.I want to promote my talents in the Tao, but I am afraid that it will disturb my ambition..."

Hearing this, Li Tai finally understood that Su Chuo specially invited him to visit Zhou Huida with him in order to carry out an ideological education on action.

He hurriedly got up and cupped his hands and said: "Boshan dare not be proud of his beauty. Since he has been appreciated by the minister, he can only use his meager ability and donate this little effort to prove this audiovisual! The prosperity of the Tao is to be followed first, and the beauty of scholars is to pass on the fire with one's salary. , receive this fire, burn my body, and pass it on to the latter, although the body is not great, the way is not alone!"

Hearing this, Su Chuo couldn't help clapping and applauding, and then said: "Li Lang is talented, and I have seen it before. I am selfish, and I want to introduce you to the court, write a biography for Wen Angong, and become a good story. , Li Lang please don’t say goodbye!”

"Boshan is duty-bound!"

Li Tai quickly said that writing a biography for Zhou Huida can also accumulate some contacts and friendship.Not to mention Zhou Huida's accumulated contacts in the Western Wei Dynasty, the old man sat up in shock in his dying illness, and the fact that he was about to recognize his son-in-law also made him agree with the other party's vision from his heart.

(End of this chapter)