Northern Dynasties Imperial Industry

Although he felt a little unhappy, this was a normal personnel appointment of the Chinese and Foreign Affairs Office. At least Li Tai had no legitimate reason to object to it, so he could only entertain Yu Wenshen in the mansion.

When Yu Wenshen arrived this time, his attitude was modest and kind. He showed no intention of confronting or competing with Li Tai. He even asked Li Tai to recommend some local people from Jingzhou to serve as his assistants.

Li Tai was not polite about this, and directly selected his disciple Yang Yu and more than a dozen general managers and assistants for Yu Wenshen to take away. If Yu Wenshen is just pretending, then these dozen people will inevitably be left idle. If these people are really appointed to important positions, then Yu Wenshen, the governor, will be almost eliminated.

Although he still couldn't figure out the purpose of this arrangement by the Chinese Foreign Affairs Office, it was obviously not a goodwill move, so Li Tai also wanted to test Yu Wenshen's true intentions.

Cui Qian, the original governor of the palace, has not returned yet, but Yu Wenshen, the newly appointed governor of Xizhou, has already entered the town. This situation is undoubtedly a bit strange.

So Li Tai ordered the troops stationed in Rangcheng to go south to the new fields to assemble. He also made some adjustments to the personnel of the general manager's office and handed over the affairs to Cao Cao. He was preparing to leave the city to inspect the borders.

But before he could leave here, another envoy from the Chinese and Foreign Affairs Office came to Rangcheng. It turned out to be Yu Wenhu, accompanied by Changsun Jian.

"Boshan, how are you after we've been away for a long time?"

Arriving in front of the general manager's house in the city, Yu Wenhu dismounted his horse and walked forward quickly, looking at the somewhat astonished Li Tai and laughing.

"I can't believe it, I can't believe it! I can actually meet Brother Sabao here. If Brother Sabao hadn't been more elegant and different from what I saw in the past, I would have thought it was a dream!"

Li Tai only reacted at this moment, looking at Yu Wenhu who had an exaggerated expression and said with a smile.

Yu Wenhu felt somewhat unnatural after hearing this. To be honest, he felt a little guilty about coming to Jingzhou this time. Especially after meeting Li Tai, he couldn't help but feel even more uneasy. He had to hide his feelings with an exaggerated smile. disturbed.

Then Li Tai exchanged a few words with Changsun Jian, and then led a group of people into the main hall of the mansion.

When Yu Wenhu walked through the vestibule of the General Manager's Mansion, he saw some armor and luggage displayed outside, and he couldn't help but ask: "Looking at this battle, is Boshan going on a trip? I am waiting for this arrival, and I will disturb you." Are you planning your itinerary?”

"It is true that there are some arrangements, but as the chief of affairs has a long history, it is difficult for Brother Sabao to entertain this rare guest every day. I will take half a day to wait for the distinguished guest!"

After hearing this, Li Tai smiled and said, "I don't know the reason for their visit at the moment. Of course, hospitality is more important than business, but if the conversation later makes him unhappy, you go and have a drink, I still have things to do." !

After hearing this, Yu Wenhu and Changsun Jian looked at each other and briefly communicated with each other. Li Tai looked back coldly, with some guesses in his heart.

After sitting down in the hall, they exchanged brief greetings with each other, and then Yu Wenhu looked at Changsun Jian and said: "This time our colleagues are visiting, Changsun Gong and I have important matters, but in comparison, Changsun Gong's matters are more important." Be more urgent.”

After Changsun Jian heard this, he stood up from the table, walked to Li Tai's table, bowed deeply and then bowed. It was no longer a courtesy for daily meetings, but a subordinate paying respect to his superior.

"Why did Changsun Changshi do this?"

Although he had already guessed something in his heart, when he actually saw Changsun Jian doing this courtesy, Li Tai stood up from the table, looked down at the person and said with some displeasure.

"In the past years, I have been in Jingzhou for a long time, but with little success. The Duke of Taiyuan also knows this. Since the Duke of Taiyuan came out of the town, I have seen people, things and scenery changing with each passing day every time I came here. It is surprising and comfortable! And! I feel ugly every time I take my humble position. I thought I was conscientious and dedicated to my duties, but when I saw the Duke of Taiyuan taking charge of this town, I felt sad that I had made a big mistake in this place in the past!"

When Changsun Jian said this, his face was already filled with shame, and then he said in a deep voice: "Before, I couldn't explain my shame, but I still narrowly planned Taiyuan's public achievements. But the fact is so clear, how can one's stupid plan cover it up? Now I only hope that the Duke of Taiyuan can tolerate this ugly thing in the government, so that the humble servant can take over the virtuous man's command and regulate this town, create new achievements and cover up my old ugliness!"

Seeing Changsun Jian's posture being so low, Yu Wenhu couldn't help but frowned, and immediately stood up and said to Li Tai: "Boshan, you have been in a foreign town for a long time. You are unfamiliar with the personnel in the house, or you don't know Changsun." Whenever the public talks about talents and merits, Boshan will always be the leader. There is no way to hide his admiration. Even someone like me, who has been resigned to being inferior for a long time, feels quite jealous when he hears this praise!"

After Li Tai heard this, he rolled his eyes and glanced at Yu Wenhu. I don't know how big you are. Seeing the cows and sheep eating happily, you have to go and take a bite to prove that you have a good appetite. The main thing is How strange is it that someone who is stronger would be jealous of me?

He walked around the banquet table, bent down to help Changsun Jian up, and said at the same time: "The remarks made by Changsun Changshi really make me ashamed. To achieve good results in governance lies in the accumulation of thousands of people and the efforts of future generations. In the old year The country is weak and besieged by border conditions. If there is no Changsun Changshi to protect this place, I may not own Jingzhen, and there will be no place for me to gain a foothold in Mianbei. It is really a biased opinion, and Changsun Changshi really does not need it. I am ashamed of myself. If you have more good ideas and suggestions for the present, I will give up the position and give way to others. Why do you have to be humble for a long time?"

"No, no, I have no such intention! It is well known that Duke Taiyuan has made outstanding contributions. It is a blessing for the people of Jingzhou to be governed by him! Who dares to say that he can be better than Duke Taiyuan in the state? I will never give in! This intention is sincere, but I am trapped in words..." After hearing this, Changsun Jian's face changed again. He bowed to the ground again and spoke incoherently. Yuwen Hu, who was standing next to him, saw this scene and snorted a little sourly. Then he looked at Li Tai and said, "A few years ago, Cui Shixun came to the palace to report the matter. The master was touched by his assistance to Boshan and his hard work for many years. After discussing things with him, he valued his talent more and more, so he invited him to travel with him and inspect the river defense. He also wanted to entrust him with the affairs of the state and appointed him as the chief of Huazhou. However, he still thought that Boshan lacked capable people to assist him, so Duke Changsun asked to replace him. Does Boshan think that Duke Changsun is worthy of replacing him?" Hearing Yuwen Hu say this, Li Tai sighed in his heart. It was indeed the case. After Cui Qian returned to Guanzhong, he did not return for a long time, and there was no news from him. Li Tai realized that something was wrong. In the past few years, Cui Qian first served as the chief historian of the prefecture and then the chief historian of the General Administration Office. He was more attentive and devoted to the government affairs of the General Administration Office than Li Tai. Of course, he would not just give up and seek a better job.

Now it seems that Yuwen Tai probably restricted his communication with the outside world, making it difficult for them to communicate with each other, in order to complete the process of replacing the governor of Jingzhou.

Hearing Yuwen Hu's words that were obviously provocative, Li Tai immediately said with a smile: "If it is Brother Sabao who asks for the appointment, perhaps it will be left to the discussion of the public. But if it is Changsun Changshi, the master has entrusted all the affairs of the government to him and waited for him to assist him. I can give up my position, not to mention accepting him as an aide.

But since the master has recommended Changsun Changshi to me, if I can't repay him with more achievements, I will not only fail the master's favor, but also bury Changsun Changshi's talent! I would like to ask Brother Sabao, in your opinion, what plans should be made next year to be considered as a great achievement that matches this?"

After hearing this, Yuwen Hu opened his mouth and laughed dryly twice, and then said: "Boshan, you are wise and capable, and you have always been able to do what others cannot do. I, a mortal with a shallow mind, really don't know your far-sightedness!"

Of course, he knew that this matter would greatly anger Li Tai, so when he heard the man's tone that could not hold back his emotions, he did not fight back tit for tat, but bowed his head slightly.

Li Tai looked at Yuwen Hu for a while, and saw that he turned his head away and didn't say anything. Then he withdrew his gaze with some boredom, bent down and helped Changsun Jian up, and said at the same time: "I will welcome Changsun Changshi to work with me. Changshi doesn't need to talk about the past. The people in the mansion are full of ambition and strength. They are not afraid of the difficulties of human affairs, but they are afraid that their ambitions will not be fulfilled! Even I have to work hard to control the heroes and work together. Changshi came here, and there was no restraint on the left and right. The merits and demerits are all due to the heart. If you lag behind others, you should encourage yourself!" "This is exactly what I envy... I will definitely live up to the encouragement of Taiyuan Gong!" Changsun Jian nodded vigorously after hearing this. He also knew that this appointment was against Li Tai's wishes, so his attitude was particularly sincere. He hoped that he could really make achievements in this position, rather than being limited to the complicated personnel struggle and becoming an obstacle to the development of the General Administration Office. So when Li Tai said that there would be no personnel disputes and constraints, Changsun Jian felt relieved. The gap between the past and present in Jingzhou was obvious, which had become a source of worry for him. Although he had already admitted that Li Tai was far more talented than him, he also hoped to narrow the gap a little through his own efforts, rather than sighing about the huge difference when others talked about it.

Changsun Jian replacing Cui Qian as the Chief Secretary of the General Administration Office was a test that was stuck on the edge of Li Tai's bottom line. At least Changsun Jian was a suitable candidate. If it was Yuwen Hu, it would be purely disgusting and forced people to overturn the table.

Then, Li Tai looked at Yuwen Hu and said, "I already know the important matter of Changsun Chief Secretary. Then why did Brother Sabao come here?"