Early the next morning, Li Tai only invited Huai'an Wang Tuobayu and his old friend Liu Min to have breakfast with a few people.
Although you have to make a gesture, you can't ignore all the favors. You have to give face to your in-laws, and Liu Min can even be said to be one of Li Tai's angel investors to a certain extent, so of course he can't avoid it for a long time.
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Although several people talked enthusiastically with Li Tai after entering the tent, they all tacitly avoided talking about his disputes with the Chinese and Foreign Affairs Bureau.
Tuobayu was very interested in the people and scenery of Jiangling, especially when he heard that Jiangling had so many books, his eyes were dazzled and he repeatedly expressed his hope to see it. So Li Tai arranged for him to come south and be responsible for Jiangling.
The books were shipped to Xiangyang and Li Chao, the second eldest brother, accompanied his father-in-law on a tour of the city.
As for Liu Minze, he was very curious about the follow-up management of this side, and the questions he asked were all centered on this. It was obvious that he wanted to serve in the southeast. Li Tai naturally welcomed this, and he
When it comes to making new prefixes, the more people who join, the faster the framework can be set up. Of course, the more people like Liu Min who know the basics and have close friendships, the better.
He was chatting with Liu Min and a few others here, and it was morning before he knew it. At this time, Lu Tong and others, who came on behalf of the Chinese and Foreign Affairs Office, had been dressed up since early in the morning and were waiting for an interview. As a result, they waited until three o'clock in the morning but were still late.
Not hearing any news made me feel anxious.
"Mr. Suide, we can't wait any longer! The King of Huai'an came to see you, and now you have been introduced to the city. If we don't see you again, we may betray your Majesty's wishes!"
A middle-aged man in his thirties went out to inquire for information, then hurriedly returned to his tent and said in a deep voice.
After Lu Tong heard this, he sighed and said: "Taiyuan Lord is known for his strong will. Now we are all in his power. He doesn't send people to lead him. If we force him rashly, I'm afraid it will be worse. What can Lieutenant Li do?"
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The middle-aged man's name is Li Chang, the grandson of Li Biao, a famous minister of Taihe. He is also one of the underachievers admired and promoted by Grand Master Yuwen. Although he is not as sharp as Li Tai, he has already become an official in his thirties.
Holding such a prestigious position as Lieutenant of the Censor, it is clear that he is favored.
Hearing that Lu Tong did not dare to offend Li Tai, Li Chang frowned and said: "Now King Yuwen is in charge of the cardinal and distributes state affairs. He governs everything within the king's way. Since Duke Taiyuan is not an outsider, how can he have any influence outside the government? Today
We have received orders from the government and come here. It is a matter of state to ask for an audience and to give advice. We are not asking for favors for personal reasons. Why should we be afraid of evil? Your Excellency is here. I will go to ask for an audience. If you are granted permission, I will ask you to enter the account to speak.
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After saying this, Li Chang turned around and went out of the tent, heading towards the Chinese army's tent. He didn't stop until he was about a mile away from the tent, and was blocked by the sergeant on duty. Li Chang handed over his letter talisman.
He also expressed his request to see the Duke of Taiyuan.
Li Taizheng was chatting happily with Liu Min and others, and he didn't pay much attention to the matter of the soldiers marching in. He just waved his hand to deal with it later. After a while, singing suddenly came from outside the tent. The sound was desolate and simple, and after a while, he listened carefully.
Bian actually sang "Li Sao", and Li Tai asked curiously: "Who is singing outside the tent?"
"It's the Lieutenant Li who I asked to see before."
Liang Rui, who was on duty in the tent, went out to check briefly and then returned to report.
"This disciple is mocking me for not being as loyal and upright as Qu Yuan."
Li Tai had also heard of Li Chang's name. After all, there was a grudge dispute between their ancestors, but since he had been in charge of military aircraft for a long time, they had no intersection in Bafu.
After pondering for a while, he ordered: "This disciple made a noise in the military camp and was punished with ten sticks. After the punishment, he was imprisoned in the camp and was not allowed to go out! Invite Suide Gong and others to come here to see you."
After hearing this, Liu Min and others stood up and left first.
Li Tai stood up and sent them out of the tent, but soon he heard the noise of a dispute not far away. It seemed that Li Chang was not angry about being punished. The lieutenant censor was originally a military judge, and he supervised Li Tai's military appearance and discipline.
Quan, but he ended up being beaten with a cane for singing in the military camp, which was naturally a bit unbearable.
But this is what Li Tai wants to tell Lu Tong and others. If the negotiation is successful, everything will be easy to discuss. If the negotiation is not successful, there is no need for me to abide by your rules!
Lu Tong and others arrived soon. Li Tai stood up from the table, looked at them and said with a smile: "We are busy with military affairs and have no time to spare. It is only now that we have found time to invite Duke Suide and others. Thank you for your long wait."
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When Lu Tong and others came, they also saw Li Chang's miserable appearance after being tortured. However, even though they were deliberately calculating, they were unwilling to dwell on such a trivial matter when they finally got the chance to talk. When they saw that Li Tai's attitude was quite polite, they
They also gave me a few compliments.
When the greetings were over, Lu Tong asked impatiently: "Excuse me, Mr. Taiyuan, is Chang Shangong in good health now? Someone was ordered to come south, and along with him were some famous doctors who are good at treating medicine and stone. I hope to diagnose and nurse Chang Shangong as soon as possible."
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The safety of important personnel such as Yu Jin is one of the bottom lines of this negotiation. If these people also make mistakes, there will be even less room for reconciliation between them.
After Li Tai heard this, he smiled and said: "Please don't worry, Mr. Suide. Although Mr. Chang's illness comes quickly, it goes away quickly. Now he is recuperating in Shicheng, with Zhongshan Gong and others waiting by his side. Jiangling is also
There is no shortage of famous doctors from the South. I have previously invited all the doctors to go to Shicheng to diagnose and nurse Chang Shangong again. When Chang Shangong returns, he will be as healthy as ever!
Who doesn’t have family members who are kind and loving? Duke Changshan worked hard in the army and fell ill as a result. I also feel sad that due to my duty, I can’t serve my kind relatives. I can only stick to the heart of a benevolent person and love others, and hope that all my relatives and friends in different parts of the world can be safe and well.
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"Mr. Taiyuan's benevolence is valuable. He loves himself and others. I believe he will be able to fulfill his wish!"
It was difficult for them to speak too directly to each other, so Lu Tong could only express implicitly: "Before leaving, the king asked me to tell the Duke of Taiyuan that he has great merits for the country, but he can tolerate his filial piety and leave flaws? Is this the case in the old mansion?
I intend to arrange for someone to escort my beloved relatives to the south for a reunion, but I still need to ask you the date of the trip!"
Li Tai was also very happy after hearing this. In order to avoid Yu Wentai's suspicion, he did not dare to bring up the idea of taking his parents and relatives out of Guanzhong. Even when his wife returned home, it was Xiaoer Zhu who came to help.
Now that he finally had the qualifications to compete with the Chinese and Foreign Governments, he certainly hoped to bring his parents and relatives to Jingxiang as soon as possible, so that they would not stay in Guanzhong any longer and be frightened.
"I am longing for my dear friend, and my thoughts are burning. If you ask me, of course, the sooner the better! But I also know that the government is busy, and it is difficult for the king to have time to devote himself to this matter. Is there anything I can do to share your labor?
Mr. Sui De, it’s okay to say so.”
Li Tai didn't deliberately play with this matter and directly stated his position. He also didn't expect to hold Yu Jin, Yu Wenhu and others hostage to achieve more goals, as long as the hostages could be exchanged, anyway, he had a lot of chips here.
After Lu Tong heard this, he sighed secretly. The difference between the words "service" and "share of labor" has a very different meaning. This little underachiever who was harmless to humans and animals when he entered the government and was even loved by everyone,
Now her wings have really become so hard that the Chinese and Foreign Government can no longer accommodate her.
He put his thoughts in order for a moment, then looked at Li Tai and said: "Now that the people in Guanzhong know the good news that Taiyuan Gongye has conquered Jiangling, the whole country is rejoicing, and they are just waiting for Jielubu to enter the pass, offer prisoners to the ancestral temple, and sacrifice
In heaven and earth, the emperor's grace can be bestowed upon him and he will receive heavy rewards. Especially when the Duke of Taiyuan takes orders in times of danger, it is even more worthy..."
After Li Tai heard this, he raised his hand to signal Lu Tong to stop, and said with a smile: "What do you mean by receiving an order in a critical situation? I am doing my duty! I was sent by the Taiwan government to control the north of Mian and the southeast. Wherever the soldiers pointed, I was invincible.
, Wherever Xuanwei goes, everything is transformed! The strength of Jiangling is all due to the efforts of our Jingzhou scholars for several years!
When I returned to the court this spring, I saw that my predecessors were dishonest. King Yuwen told Heaven to correct it. Then I realized that the order was straight and correct, and it was necessary for ministers to explain it. Blindly following the order will only harm the country and the people! King Yuwen has done a great job. For me,
It can be said that I was enlightened, I felt something in my heart, and I made a wish, so I visited the people, made an appointment to form an alliance, and knelt down to ask for the death of King Yuwen. At that time, the king also said that the affairs of the southeast depend on me, so he encouraged me to do my duty, and because of the title, he said so.
Until this day!"
After Lu Tong and others heard this, they stuttered and became speechless. When Li Tai saw this, he raised his eyebrows and said in a deep voice: "Do you think my words are pretentious? If there is any need for any of them, I will accept it."
Everyone is spitting! I used to be appointed to the government, but now I am showing off my power in a foreign country. King Yuwen has a broad mind and does not want to focus on beauty, so he will be born late in life. This sentiment is true for the king, and it is true for the world!"
Lu Tong and others were frightened by this momentum and were speechless for a long time. After a while, they recovered. Lu Tong stood up from the banquet, bowed deeply to Li Tai in salute, and said: "Someone is not what Mr. Taiyuan said."
I am not sincere, I have told you a few words, and the king also asked for advice before leaving. Since the Duke came out to control the southeast, everything has been verified, who else can I tell him about the southeast?
Now that Jiangling has been established, Duke Taiyuan has made great achievements that have never been matched by the predecessors. The country's supporter should not be stingy with famous titles! Besides, if the Duke is not allowed to do anything here, who should we rely on? If the Duke's reputation is not outstanding, it may not be enough to deter Jiang.
Biao Xiaoxiao. The former king was able to gain fame and position through the voice of Duke Taiyuan. Now I also invite him to the Duke of Taiyuan to fulfill this kindness."
While speaking, Lu Tongzhi carefully took out the brocade wrapped in layers from his arms. When he unfolded the layers, two jade volumes were clearly revealed inside.
When Li Tai saw these two jade books, his heartbeat could not help but accelerate a little. If he hadn't known what these were before, he had seen them during the ceremony where Yu Wentai was crowned king.
Lord's book!
Although he didn't want to be too pretentious in his words, he emphasized this point with words such as "getting ahead", and this was what Yu Wentai had to say to appease himself, but when it was really before his eyes,
He still couldn't help but feel a little excited.
When the book was presented to his case and he saw the title "King of Taiyuan" written on the jade book, Li Tai could only frown to suppress the rising trend of his eyebrows. But soon the frown became
Really, both the north and the south cannot tolerate my rise, right? The south just finished calling me Hou Jing, and the north insinuated that I am Er Zhurong!