After Li Tai introduced the Dugu Xin's chariot and horse into the manor, he stopped and asked his servants to go to the valley villa to decorate to their heart's content.

Although he has a little insatiable ambition, he also has to admit that the batch of gifts sent by Duguxin before is more than enough for him to buy the entire manor, and of course he has to reciprocate and give people a little freedom.

It was just noon, and while there were still a few days left on the holiday, he took out some of the drawings and materials of the well canal on the hill that the Township Canal League had sorted out.

Although the internal personnel structure of Qumeng is complete and the division of labor is clear, there is no need for him to preside over the scene in person, but he still has to have an understanding of the general situation and progress of the project, otherwise the growing hometown still feels a little weak.

In addition to digging a well vertically, it is necessary to dig a hidden channel between the wells, and fill it with a clay pot to avoid water leakage and soil collapse.

Because most of them are underground operations, the difficulty of construction and the cost consumption are very huge, the progress is not as smooth as before, until now only excavated a dozen miles of channels, I am afraid that it will be in autumn to completely chisel through the Shangyuan, so that the channel enters the southern slope, and continues to dig ditches in the open field.

This time, although only a few counties in Wuxiang County really benefited, the impact was getting bigger and bigger. Even some large counties in the upper reaches of Luoshui have come here to learn from experience.

Because there is less water in the upper reaches of the Luoshui, the irrigation conditions on both sides of the river are even worse.

As for why it only attracts private villagers, but no more government forces are inspired to attract, the reason is also very realistic, that is, there is no money. In other words, the government at the county level does not have the mobilization power to go deep into the township, nor does it have the abundant manpower and materials to carry out this kind of cultivation infrastructure.

At present, the main task of the local government is to expand the number of households to reclaim land and expand the source of tax revenue; if a large-scale water conservancy project is rashly launched, it will inevitably intensify the oppression and exploitation of the households in the province, causing the families to flee, and the result will be that the gains outweigh the losses.

In the absence of a strong household foundation and a stable local administration, the government was far less solid and powerful than the local tycoons in terms of local management and control.

Therefore, in the ninth year of the Great Unification, Yuwentai began to recruit Guan Longhao's right tribe as an army, and in the following years, the dependence on local heroes will become greater and greater, and there will be many heroes and strongmen who are the assassins of the state and the county guards.

From the military to the local administration, the restrictions on the local powerful have been gradually lifted, and the dependence on them has been deepened. This is also one of the contents of the so-called "Guanzhong-based policy" in later generations, and it is also a process of the gradual formation of the concept of Guanlong Group.

Li Tai's influence in this township is also expanding, and his reputation has even spread to the upper reaches of Luoshui. Although the villagers in those places may not be as obedient to him as the villagers do, they already know that there is such a person in the lower reaches of Luoshui.

This kind of growth in the influence of nostalgia, once it encounters an opportunity to realize, the return will be very considerable.

It's a pity that now that he has entered the stage, the time arrangement is no longer as calm and casual as before. Otherwise, he really wanted to organize an advanced working group in the township, led by himself, and spread their experience in water control along the Luoshui north, and brush his face by the way.

Because of the entrance examination, the current Yuwentai appreciates him even more.

It is of course a good thing to have more communication with the boss, but this also means that before the test becomes a customization of the line, Yuwentai should not let him engage in specific work, even if he works in the line, the most contact will only be the administrative work.

In fact, he also has another idea in mind, which is to cut those redundant departments in Daxingtai.

Today's Daxingtai Mansion has nearly 30 Cao, most of which are of little significance or overlapping powers. This will undoubtedly cause a lot of administrative waste, and there are so many redundant personnel, do you think you are the rich Northern Song Dynasty?

But as he entered Xingtai, Li Tai soon realized that the reason why Daxingtai set up so many redundant divisions was mainly to expand the scope of power of Xingtai and gradually encroach on the ruling ability of the Western Wei court.

At present, the Western Wei royal family cannot be described as a complete puppet, and still has a certain amount of energy.

Under the watchful eye of Gao Huan of the Eastern Wei Dynasty, Yuwentai could not let go of his hands and feet to squeeze the living space of the Western Wei royal family, not only several major battles had to be mobilized by the emperor or prince of the Western Wei Dynasty, but he also did not dare to interfere too much in the personnel arrangements of the central bureaucracy, but only held the leadership of the forbidden army in his hands.

When Gao Zhongmi came to the Western Wei Dynasty, he was able to serve as Situ, Taiwei and other public positions.

But those hard-working Beizhen generals are rarely appointed, not because Yuwentai is mean to the old brothers, but because he doesn't have so much political prestige to arrange these Beizhen warriors in public positions at will. At the same time, he was also worried that after these people entered the court, the dynasty might shift to the Yuan and Wei royal families.

Therefore, even if Li Tai puts forward this idea, Yuwentai will not implement it. If things could be handled so simply, he would not have taken the trouble to carry out the reform of the six-official system that was not a donkey or a horse, and even Su Sui, the most important adviser, would be exhausted to death.

He was still sketching out the power structure of the Western Wei Dynasty and analyzing his opportunities, and a few Feng looked outside the hall and saw that he was still busy in the ambush, so he retreated.

Although this kid has become more lively since he lived in the countryside, he has not completely lost his proportions, and he still maintains a good upbringing, and he never disturbs Li Tai when he is doing business.

After Li Tai sorted out the books and documents, he shouted outside the hall: "I'm done, do you have something?" ”

A number of Feng strode into the hall, learning from Li Tai's usual appearance of occasionally wrapping his arms around his chest, and his little face was full of seriousness: "It's not a big deal, but I think I should warn my brother." The daughter of the Dugu Kaifu family lives in our house, brother, you can't beat and scold people at will like before! ”

Li Tai couldn't help but be happy when he heard this, I didn't go to beat people because of you kid, why did you become a scum who bullied women and children?

Besides, this kid looks up to him quite a bit, Rendu's family is a few hundred strong warriors, even if I want to beat him, do I have the guts?

"The previous incident was just a misunderstanding, and I am not allowed to say it again! That lonely lady is the adopted daughter of her uncle, of course we have to pay respect. Don't go to the valley too often, and concentrate on your studies, or I'll send you home!" ”

This kid's serious admonition should still have the meaning of exculpating himself, but it was only in vain, Li Tai had already discussed with He Batsheng that he wanted to be a victim of making amends and anger.

"But I miss my uncle! Without my company, my uncle should be so lonely! ”

When a few Feng heard that he was not allowed to go to the valley again, he was suddenly a little anxious, and his face was full of admiration, which showed that the clever words were really a man's instinct, and he licked the matching skills after the awakening of the dog's attributes.

Before Li Tai could laugh at him, outside the door, He Bashan hurriedly stepped forward and said, "The lord invites Langjun and Bodhidharma Xiaolangjun to enter the valley. ”

When some phoenixes heard this, they ran out of the door. Li Tai looked at the happy appearance of this little licking dog, and he was really ashamed to walk with him.

He took a few steps behind and asked He Bazhuo: "This matter, I really don't need to inform the two Langjun in Chang'an?" ”

He Batsheng's adoption of Duguxin's daughter is a family matter, but it is not a trivial matter.

Nowadays, women have the right to inherit property, although Dugu Xin is so generous that he will not send his daughter to Heba's house to mix the dowry, but he must notify his family to be good.

"The lord didn't give orders, I think he has his own opinions."

After hearing this, He Batsheng said that since the two brothers Hebalt Jingwei put He Batsheng under house arrest at the beginning of the year, their cronies of He Batsheng have fallen to the bottom of their favor for the two brothers.

Li Tai nodded after hearing this, and he also had a slight understanding in his heart. It seems that there should be something else in this matter, He Batsheng and Duguxin are low-key and don't want to advertise everyone.

Several people soon came to the Dongpo Valley, and Li Tai looked around and found that the layout of the entire villa had undergone a lot of changes. The Dugu family used curtains, felt tents and other things to divide the villa, which was originally one, into various areas, which were not smooth with each other, and were guarded by family soldiers everywhere.

Seeing this scene, Li Tai sighed again, only felt that Duguxin's precautions were a bit redundant, I want to really drill into the curtain, what's the use? Moreover, the division of this area is chaotic, there is no architectural beauty at all, and a good valley villa is made like a military camp.

He complained as he walked inside, and when he reached the outside of the hall, he stopped, listened attentively, and did not hear the screams of some phoenixes from inside, and then walked in through the main entrance.

The hall has not changed much, only two copper incense burners have been added, and white smoke is emitting from the sky, and the white smoke rises into the air and quickly fades away, making the whole hall filled with a fragrant and refreshing smell.

Rich man!

Li Tai turned his eyes, and saw a hanging curtain sitting on the side of He Batsheng's couch, and a sitting figure was reflected on the curtain, so he handed a few phoenixes standing in the hall a slightly cramped look, and saw a number of phoenixes nodding before stepping forward again.

"Dharma, a boy from a number of families, you know Miaoyin. Walking in this Li Boshan, it is the owner of this farm, our father and daughter live here and make a nuisance, and the little lady also wants to thank the master. ”

He Batsheng looked more cheerful today, obviously getting along with this adopted daughter who had just arrived, and hoped that several of his close juniors could get along in harmony, so he smiled and said to the little lady in the curtain.

The little lady in the curtain bowed slightly, and then made a sweet voice: "All the way, the wind and dust are stained, and I am anxious to meet Aya, and my demeanor has not been repaired." See each other across the curtains, please don't be surprised. Aya told me that Li Lang has a lot of deeds, and I am a woman in the household, so please don't alienate Li Lang. ”

Hearing this little woman's words so dignified and polite, Li Tai felt that he was a little stingy, and he was indeed educated. So he also took a few steps forward, raised his hand and said, "Little lady......"

As soon as he opened his mouth here, he suddenly heard a piercing sound of cracking, and hurriedly looked up, but saw that the little lady had already jumped up from the curtain, and rushed out of the curtain with a short hardwood staff in her hand, her eyebrows were raised, her teeth were gritted, and she pointed at him and said angrily: "Li Boshan, don't run, you can't run!" ”

Li Tai was stunned at first when he saw this, he even kicked his legs and jumped back, turned around and ran to the east side of the hall after opening up the distance, can't he run? Are you kidding, Lao Tzu's alarm bell is ringing, can you be blocked by your little girl at home?

"Brother, I, and me!"

Seeing this scene, several Feng were also a little panicked, turned their heads to see that Li Tai had already knocked open the left door of the hall and disappeared, and hurriedly hugged his head and said: "Miaoyin lady, it was just my brother who did it that day, and I persuaded him to ......"

The Miaoyin lady had already bypassed him to chase Li Tai, but when she heard this shout, her pretty face turned crimson, and she turned around and pointed at a number of phoenixes who were trembling: "Call me!" ”