After Yuwendao and his entourage visited the township, the flow of time to visit He Batsheng in Shangyuanzhuang gradually increased.

Although He Batsheng was born in Wuchuan, because of his long fame and rich and bizarre life experiences, the scope of communication is not limited to Beizhen. These people who came to visit were not only the majestic warriors of Beizhen, but also the Confucian scholars, including the children of the scholars and the local tyrants.

When visitors come to meet, Li Tai is responsible for greeting and sending them off, which can be regarded as appreciating the characters in Kansai, and through the attitude of these times towards He Batsheng, it seems to have browsed the life of He Batsheng, a powerful man in Beizhen.

He was sick, his energy was limited, and he did not treat every visitor well. Some people talked about a few stories, and for others, Li Tai was greatly praised.

Li Tai watched for a long time, and gradually understood what He Batsheng meant.

On this day, he sent away a visitor named Liu Min, and when he returned to the villa, he still couldn't hold back after all, looked at He Batsheng and said, "Uncle does he think that it is difficult for me to compete with Zhao Gui in Guanzhong?" ”

"You see my intentions?"

When He Batsheng heard this, he smiled and said, "Then tell me what you think, whether I think my arrangement is suitable for you." ”

"Uncle the former just doesn't say what the same Zhang Wugong discussed, but I am a spectator of all kinds of visitors, and I also know a little clue."

In recent days, there has been no shortage of visitors, but among them, the people who have received special treatment from He Batsheng are mainly from Hedong.

For example, Liu Min, who Li Tai just sent away, was born in the famous Hedong Liu family. And Hedong Pei, Xue and other clansmen, there have been many clan members visiting recently, and He Batsheng is quite enthusiastic about them.

No matter how sluggish Li Tai was, he could see that He Batsheng was introducing him to these Hedong Shiliu, and he should have hoped that he would develop to Hedong.

"Hedong is located in the drama of mountains and rivers, and the east and west must compete for each other. Husbands who have ambitions and meritorious deeds are naturally happy to go to their hometowns. Uncle saw me at this time, probably because he hoped that people there would know me and respect me. ”

When He Batsheng heard Li Tai say this, he smiled and nodded: "You are quick to hear and hear, and you know the subtleties, and you really live up to my intentions." Zhao Gui is a well-known old man in Beizhen, but you are just a young man with weak teeth, and it will be harmful to you to compete with him at this time.

But you are humble on the outside and impulsive on the inside, and you are strong in disposition, and you will not listen to people who persuade you to be kind and forbearing. But in the chaotic world, the heroes are vying to advance, and Zhao Gui is not the only one in this world. Fighting for one's own will hurt oneself. Since you can't get along with each other, it's better to avoid other places for the time being, create good results first, and then create enemies.

You are in the township, I have seen it before, although Hedong is dangerous, it is not extremely difficult for you. If you can't gain a foothold in Hedong, don't expect to shake the powerful ministers inside. ”

"Uncle has thought of me thoroughly, and I am indeed grateful in my heart, but I feel that you may be in vain, uncle. The east of the river is a strong fence for Guan Fu, and non-strong generals cannot sit in charge. Its township order has been chaotic for a long time, and Daxingtai also needs to be unified by Huairou, and dare not go against the feelings of the people. ”

To be honest, Li Taizhen was quite touched by the place that He Batsheng had planned for him, and the place of the four battles in Hedong would not be in vain once he went. If he goes there now and takes root, he will be able to catch up with his big brother He Liuhun in two years to sing "Elechuan" together.

"I have already told Zhang Wugong of my intentions, and I am dying to recommend talents, as long as it is not recommended by non-people and things are routine, Daxingtai should not refuse. If you go to Hedong, it is not a major matter, unify my old subordinates as one defense and one battle, move with the time, and climb from low. ”

He Batsheng said again.

Li Tai sighed again after hearing this, and it can be seen from this incident that He Batsheng is actually not a qualified politician.

"My uncle recommended me for one case, and Daxingtai for selection and awarding another. If I am not worthy, no matter how recommended by my uncle, Daxingtai will not let me play. If Daxingtai thinks that I can take care of my talents, he will never let me go east of the river. ”

Li Tai didn't think that He Batsheng's face was not big enough, but looked at this matter based on reality: "I am a newcomer to Dongzhou, neither a native of Hedong, nor a loyal minister. If Daxingtai thinks that I am talented, he will never leave me calm. ”

He Batsheng was also stunned for a moment when he heard this, and only after a moment did he smile and said: "The kid is indeed more thoughtful than me, I only saw that you are in the township to create a beauty industry, and you have a great state of ending up here, and you actually forgot that your relatives are still stranded in the east." I thought I was helping you plan your future, but it turned out to put you in an awkward situation. ”

Speaking of this, he couldn't help but sigh again: "Actually, it's not that I didn't think of it, but I didn't think deeply enough." If you go to Hedong, if the strong ministers in the country are really desperate, I have also thought that it is convenient for you to go east. Although He Liuhun has a lot of power, it is difficult to adjust the oil and water, and there will be chaos, if you return, with this background, it is not difficult to rise in talent. At that time, I may be able to remember my old kindness and avenge the blood feud of this son on my behalf......"

When Li Tai heard the words of the Great Khan, one lamented that He Batsheng valued him, and actually felt that he could easily get into a high position in the Eastern Wei Dynasty, and the other lamented that He Batsheng had seen through his Lu ambition and was already planning to lead the water to the east.

If you don't say that it is your enemy who knows you best, He Batsheng actually saw that there would be chaos in the Eastern Wei Dynasty, but the Western Wei Dynasty would also be chaotic in the future, and he might not be able to take a closer look.

He has already set up a line with the dragon slaying team here in the Western Wei Dynasty, and it is not a matter of hindering the master, but he has no urge to return to the Eastern Wei Dynasty.

"After that, there are a few people from Hedong who are going to visit, will they see or not?"

After listening to Li Tai's analysis, He Batsheng also realized that it was unlikely that he would be allowed to go to Hedong, so he asked again.

"When the masses come to see them, they are always affectionate. I also hope to inherit my uncle and make a good relationship with this world's heroes. ”

At present, he does not rely much on the personnel of Hedong, but the strategic value of Hedong is there, and if he wants to mix it up in the future, it is unavoidable.

Two years later, after the Battle of Yubi, Gao Huan was defeated and died of illness, and the pressure from Jinyang was no longer so urgent and huge, and after the situation in Hedong stabilized a little, Yuwentai asked his nephew Yuwen to protect him from the town of Hedong, which shows the importance attached to Hedong.

In later generations, there were many staff members from Hedong in the Chinese and foreign mansions of Yuwen Hu, and the titles were all Jin dukes, and Hedong was also used as a base for his hegemony.

Li Tai was happy to mix sand into his team before Yuwen Hu was erected.

After this conversation, He Batsheng and Li Tai also had a tacit understanding, and they were no longer in a hurry to operate his accident in Hedong, and they only talked about the old days to the visitors.

But the arrival of one visitor still broke the peaceful atmosphere of Shang Yuan, that is, Zhao Gui and his son came to visit.

When Li Tai heard that Zhuang Ren was coming, he still suspected that he had heard it wrong, and after asking again, he was sure that it was indeed Zhao Gui who came, and then he said excitedly: "How many people did he bring?" ”

Zhu Meng next to him laughed dryly after hearing this, bowed his head and said: "The lord and I will accompany Lang Jun to inspect the well canal, so there is no need to stay in the village to entertain guests." ”

"I'm not stupid, what's the benefit of killing him, it's not worth ruining my future for this old thief."

Li Tai also laughed dryly, saying that he didn't think about evil, even if he wanted to do it, he couldn't be in his own village, he just wanted to stay and observe what kind of background Zhao Gui was.

In fact, he still wants to do a halfway interception and killing, after all, his own troops are hundreds of strong, and Shangyang Defense has more than 1,000 township soldiers who have been raised for so long.

But when he saw that Zhao Gui's entourage had five or six hundred honor guards and was equipped with bows and knives, he felt that this old boy was indeed more cautious than his previous self, and he might be addicted to indiscipline and worried that some Hui Zhi and others would be hacked by the guys he had miserably pitted.

Zhao Gui is naturally extremely ugly in Li Tai's mind, but in fact he is not ugly, with thick eyebrows and big eyes, his beard and hair are a little gray, and he doesn't think this old boy is a pit at a glance, but he looks like a benevolent, righteous and loyal old man.

He was accompanied by his eldest son Zhao Yongguo, who was the same age as Li Tai, and his face was similar to his father's, but his eyebrows and eyes were a little oily, and his eyes were dripping and rolling after entering the village.

When Li Tai supported He Bat, Zhao Yongguo's eyes subconsciously swept Li Tai's left leg, and Li Tai's eyes suddenly froze, this little cub is right!

He felt Ho Batsheng pinch his wrist, and even though he took a deep breath and showed a smirk, he silently thought in his heart that both of them had to die, and Jesus couldn't be saved!

Zhao Gui was really impenetrable to his own safety, and even when he entered the village, he followed closely with twenty soldiers with knives.

When he sat down in the hall of the manor, he pointed at Li Tai and said with a smile: "This must be Li Boshan of the Li family in Longxi, whose reputation has become increasingly famous in the government and the opposition recently. Therefore, in the world, why bother with care, I have a few clumsy members in the household, and I don't dare to praise Lao Jing for being as peaceful as a master. ”

After hearing this, He Batsheng chuckled: "Aging so much, what else can't you see?" Zhao Yuangui has a son Chenghuan in front of your knees, which is your blessing, and I have Boshan's close attendant is also my good fate.

There is no disturbance behind him, everything is over, and there is no need to worry about the fall of children and grandchildren. I can't stand a little grievance now, you drink this bowl of buttermilk, and I should be a wild dog barking! ”

As he spoke, He Batsheng lowered his head and spat a mouthful of phlegm on the eucalyptus drink, and pushed it towards Zhao Gui.

When Zhao Gui heard this, his face was a little unbearable, and he was silent for a moment before he hugged his fists and said, "You have made a gaffe, please forgive me." When I came to see him today, I was indeed sincere......"

"You think I wouldn't dare to close the door and beat the dog?"

He Batsheng looked at Zhao Gui and sneered again.

Zhao Gui's face became even more ugly, his fists clenched and expanded, and after a while, he glanced at his son.

That Zhao Yongguo was originally full of anger, but when he saw this, his face suddenly collapsed, and he snorted: "Aya, I'm ...... I'll drink it on behalf of Aye, please forgive me! ”

He got up and stepped forward, picked up the bowl of buttermilk, closed his eyes and drank it with his head held high, even though he gritted his teeth, his Adam's apple trembling constantly.

"The child is so virtuous, it is enviable! Therefore, we must make good connections, be kind to others, and do not leave our children and grandchildren behind. I refused to cultivate virtue in previous years, so there is now retribution, Yuangui, you are encouraged! ”

He Batsheng sighed again.