Northern Dynasties Imperial Industry

In the evening, the troops who went to Shang Yuan Township returned and brought back Li Ya, as well as several Feng and Liu Ang who had followed along to join in the fun.

It’s been a long time since we last saw each other. The boys were very enthusiastic, but they wouldn’t be them if they weren’t funny. This guy Liya has two command flags tied to his back, each protruding from his shoulders, like a soldier who is galloping to report a victory.

Daofeng is always older and already has a basic sense of aesthetics and sense of shame. He will not dress up in weird ways just to attract attention, so he only wears a regular riding attire.

As for the boy Liu Ang, they dressed him up in a cloth jacket and a hood, looking like a military official. There was also a leather bag hanging around his neck, which contained pens, ink, paper rolls, etc.

"Report to the Commander-in-Chief, the general will quickly pack up his gear after receiving the order and rush to the camp day and night!"

Li Ya rushed into the hall in three steps and two steps at a time, crossed her hands in a military salute and shouted to Li Tai. Before Li Tai could respond, he rushed forward again and sighed loudly with a smile on his face: " The village owner is so powerful, he actually attacked all the way to Jinyang! After I heard about the village owner’s great achievements in the village, I couldn’t believe my ears, it was so, so..."

Seeing that this kid was so excited that he didn't know how to express it, Li Tai raised his hand to ward off the flying spittle, pushed the kid away and scolded with a smile: "You know where Jinyang is, and you know the great power." geometry?"

"I know, of course I know..."

Before Li Ya had time to show off her knowledge, she was pushed aside by several people who rushed in. Immediately, this guy rushed forward to save Li Tai's arm and said loudly: "Brother, please give me something from your house." Confidant robe! I boast to others that I am your disciple, but they are jealous and stubborn and don’t believe me!”

"I want it too, I want it too..."

These two boys were full of energy and had no time to spend on work, nor did they know how to deal with men and women. When they met people they were interested in, they would make a lot of noise, which made Li Taifei pull out his ruler and tap on the desk. Ken sat down with an aggrieved look on his face.

However, the youngest Liu Ang is the most worry-free. He is not as noisy as the two guys. He also took out a roll of paper from his breast pocket and spread it out to Li Tai. It turned out that it was these three boys who came here. Best work in a while.

Although Li Tai has been traveling frequently in the past two years and does not often live in the countryside for a long time, he has not left these boys alone in the countryside. Various courses are still fully arranged for them.

In terms of classics and righteousness literature, there are scholars from the Southern Dynasties who were supported by He Basheng's mansion in the old years. In recent years, Li Tai's reputation has become more and more famous, and there are also many Confucian scholars who rely on him. These people's academic scholarship may not be called Confucianism, but their enlightenment teachings are more than enough to educate a few generals' children.

Li Tai also personally wrote the European-style "Thousand-Character Classic" as their enlightenment textbook. Therefore, from the beginning of literacy, these boys' writing skills may still be immature, but their methods are already crude.

Shu Hui, Li Mu and others had previously fostered their son here because of an accident out of state, but they did not take it back after they returned, because they felt that it would be better for their son to receive an education here than elsewhere.

Nowadays, after completing their enlightenment, several boys follow other educational procedures of this era to learn the meanings of classics such as "The Book of Filial Piety" and "The Suan Jing" compiled by Li Tai, which contains basic knowledge of various subjects such as mathematics, physics and chemistry. . As for higher-level mathematical knowledge, some of them he hasn't had time to compile yet, and some of them have been forgotten.

After checking the work of these boys, although it is not impressive, it is still not satisfactory.

Of course, this is based on Li Tai's standards, but if compared with other peers, it is very satisfactory. Even the most stubborn Li Ya can be said to be very knowledgeable compared to other teenagers. Vast and profound.

After praising the boys, Li Tai ordered them to go to the inner hall and change into decent clothes. Just as they were about to set off, his family came to report that there were visitors outside the door asking to see them.

Li Tai took the name card and saw that it was He Ruodun, and felt a little embarrassed. If it is an ordinary guest, just let your family members greet you first, and then receive them in the residence when you have time the next day. But for He Ruoden, Li Tai was both a little curious and a little afraid.

The first time he met He Ruodun was at the banquet of his father-in-law Duguxin's family. That was last year before Dugu Xin returned to town to conquer Liangzhou in the west. He Ruodun visited Dugu Xin in the hope that he could follow his subordinates and go to Longyou to participate in the war and perform meritorious service. However, Dugu Xin did not agree to his request. The reason was that this guy spoke unabashedly and was a bit unreasonable. Good at uniting the masses.

Li Tai also had mixed feelings about He Ruoden. On the one hand, he was indeed very envious of his son He Ruobi, a future famous general, and He Ruoden himself was extremely brave. But on the other hand, he had also experienced He Ruoden's character and eloquence, and even My father-in-law couldn't bear it, and he couldn't help but worry about whether he could survive it.

He was still a little confused here. There was already a commotion in the front hall, and soon He Ruodun's sonorous voice rang out: "Li Kaifu is clearly in the residence, why do you and the other slaves block my door? Diao Nu receives the master's favor day and night. But he cannot recommend wise men to his master, he is really a prodigal fox!"

Hearing the shouts and curses, Li Tai no longer had to hesitate, so he raised his hand and ordered the soldiers outside the hall to bring He Ruoden in.

Not long after, He Ruoden strode into the hall. There was still a bit of anger on his face at being blocked by the front hall slave, but he did not dare to say anything bad to Li Tai. After entering the hall, he knelt down with a plop and bowed again, then paused and said solemnly. Said: "The general has offended your residence and disturbed the household, so I dare not ask the Kaifu for forgiveness. However, there is a reason for the matter. I sincerely ask the Kaifu to allow me to tell you carefully."

Everyone had been invited into the central hall. Li Tai did not show his displeasure even though he was in his heart. He just replied: "General He Ruo, you may wish to speak directly if you have something to say, but please keep it short. Because I have an appointment with Duke Wu'an early today, and I need him in the evening." I came to visit him at home, and I apologize for not being able to entertain him fully in the hall on this day.”

When He Ruoden heard this, his face became even more ashamed, but he was not completely unreasonable. He paused again before speaking again: "Li Kaifu has returned to his new post in triumph. I should have congratulated him with a smile, but I am just worried about the current situation. There is really no joy to speak of, but this is the only complaint.

At the end of the day, his father died and his younger brother died. His wife wept and his children cried. He stood still and accomplished nothing. He always had the ambition to donate his life generously, but he regretted that he had no discerning eyes to recognize his talent. This world is called Datong, but the people in the town are protected by cliques and their positions are privately awarded..."

"General, please be careful what you say!"

Li Tai also prides himself on being bold, but when he heard He Ruoden's complaints, he broke out in a cold sweat. You are truly a gold medal MT. How can you attract so much hatred? My brother Sabao has killed many generals, but if he only forced you to kill you, you really can’t be called stingy!

Hearing what Li Tai said, He Ruoden naturally realized that he had made a mistake, but he had not completely lost his mind yet. He hurriedly closed his mouth and kowtowed to Li Tai several times, then raised his head and said to Li Tai with a sad face: "Final General I know that I have a straightforward temperament, and I often express my anger and speak awkwardly, which is why I often see evil in those in power.

But this person has a pure and open heart, and is absolutely not evil. But if he is treated with mercy and kindness, he will sacrifice his life to repay the favor! I beg, I beg that Kaifu can take the last general under his command. As long as he can be deployed in the military formation, the last general will definitely work hard for Kaifu and the Lord! "

Li Tai had lamented before that the current world was not a peaceful and prosperous time, but a good time for warlike warriors to make achievements. And this He Ruoden was indeed brave and strong, but in the end he looked depressed and frustrated.

It was like this when we met last year, but this year we still have no whereabouts. After all, I wasn't very familiar with this guy. I just chatted a few more times because of his son He Ruobi, and then he came to him and begged me to sell him. It showed that I was really desperate.

However, he was still a little curious and asked: "Last year, the army in the government was reorganized and expanded. All the brave and good warriors in the country had to participate in it. Because of the general's reputation as a general, he was left out?"

When He Ruoden heard this, his face suddenly showed a bit of embarrassment. He lowered his head and was silent for a moment before whispering: "The last general originally joined the Zuo Army, but Duke Fan Yang was not known for his fairness in running the army. He actually gave the post of general to the country indiscriminately. Let his Cangtou live as a slave on top of others, and eventually he will be unhappy and invite fights and humiliations..."

Li Tai was speechless for a moment after hearing this. This guy had already offended his boss and was kicked out by Doulu Ning. No wonder he looked desperate.

In addition to being the head of the Zuo Army Palace, Doulu Ning also had a close friendship with Li Bi, the Commander-in-Chief of the Chinese Army. This He Ruodun was really not a badass and was not easy to mess with. Depending on the level of offending people, unless Da Xingtai personally ordered it, he would never want to do it again. There is a place for him to gain a foothold in the Bafu army!

Although Li Tai was quite envious of He Ruobi, but after seeing He Ruoden's ability to offend people, he couldn't help feeling that this guy was just resisting beatings before he was beaten to death, and he was a little discouraged for a while. It doesn't matter if this guy offends outsiders, the key is that he is afraid of destroying his own internal harmony!

He was just thinking about how to reject He Ruoden, but unexpectedly, this guy pulled out a short knife from his waist, pierced it into his left arm, and then looked up at Li Tai and said, "I swear by sucking blood today. If you are taken in by your lord, you will be loyal and loyal!"

As he spoke, he moved his mouth to the wound on his left arm, smeared blood on his lips and sucked it.

Li Tai was also shocked when he saw this scene, and hurriedly went down to the hall to help He Ruoden up, but the guy was still stubborn and refused to get up.

He knew that this family had a big mouth, and He Ruobi even had his tongue pierced and didn't stop talking, but he was also worried that this guy would just kill him here, so that He Ruobi would have a grudge against him for killing his father before he even debuted. , so he nodded quickly and said: "I can only agree to bring the general into the palace first, but I'm afraid there are no positions available in the military palace."

If he wanted to take He Ruoden in, he could only place him in his Hussar Mansion. As for the Military Mansion, it was obviously not allowed. Otherwise, he would be provoking Douluning, and he was afraid that Li Bi would not approve this appointment.

After hearing this, He Ruoden quickly put down his arm, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and said with a happy face: "If someone else recruits him, the general will not give in and serve him. But Li Kaifu is willing to make use of it. He holds the bridle in front of the saddle and holds the flag behind the horse. It’s also a great honor!”