The fact that the emperor gave the surname Li family made Yuwentai very surprised and passive.

The frequency and scope of his surnames have indeed increased in recent years, and this series of behaviors certainly has its own overall considerations.

Although the unification of the north was achieved through force during the Pingcheng era of the Northern Wei Dynasty, it was not until after the Taihe reform that the construction of ideological orthodoxy was completed, and it was deeply tied to the Han people in the north. In the entire history of the Northern and Southern Dynasties, the Taihe reform is a very important landmark event.

Yuwentai may not be able to summarize the significance of Taihe's restructuring from a macro perspective, but he has also personally experienced the profound changes that Taihe's restructuring has brought to the country and their six towns. Many of the children of the six towns, including him, have a negative view of this series of sinicization reforms.

Of course, in the position of Yuwentai, it is naturally impossible to promote the implementation of a certain decree because of emotional likes and dislikes. He carried out a series of other related measures in China, with only one purpose, that is, to demolish the old temple of the Northern Wei Dynasty to build his new home.

A very important content in the Taihe reform is to change the Xianbei surname to a Han surname, or a single surname, for this, as early as the fifteenth year of the Great Unification, Yuwentai made a change, so that the generation of the Taihe period changed the surname to restore the old surname.

The Taihe restructuring is essentially a deep binding and alliance between the upper echelons of the Hu and Han dynasties, and the penetration of the middle and lower echelons is far from enough. Therefore, most of the Xianbei people who changed their surnames during the Taihe period were upper-class magnates, and then the so-called captive surnames were formed, which had little to do with the middle and lower classes.

Now the powerful Yuwentai and other Wuchuan heroes in the country are the frustrated ones who reformed during the Taihe period, whether it is emotionally, or in the concept or the actual plundering of political resources, they need to strip off the noble color of these captives.

For them, the middle and lower class Xianbei people, the most nostalgic and reminiscent is the years when the Northern Wei Dynasty opened up territory and expanded its territory and its national strength flourished, rather than the downhill road after Taihe.

Therefore, turning back history and erasing the various systems since Taihe not only catered to the demands of the middle and lower class Xianbei people, but also hit the legal status of the Yuan family. The Xianbei people restored their old surnames, and the Han people gave the surname Hu, all in order to achieve the purpose of Yuwentai.

It's just that the implementation of the restoration of the old surname on behalf of the people is not very smooth, because the most critical point is that everyone has changed, whether the royal family has changed it?

Of course, Yuwentai at the moment did not want the conflict with the imperial court to become white-hot, and it reached that level of incompatibility in an instant, so although this decree was announced, it was not strictly enforced.

When it comes to the Taihe reform, there is a family and a person who can't be avoided, that is, Li Chong of the Li family in Longxi. Although the Li family in Longxi is a famous surname in Xizhou, but it is not called a noble in the north, with Li Chong's series of political behaviors in the Taihe period and the love of Empress Dowager Feng and Emperor Xiaowen, it has become the top family of gate valves in the north.

Therefore, when it comes to personnel in the Taihe period, the Li family in Longxi can't get around. The emperor wanted to win over the Li family in Longxi, Yuwentai understood, but he chose to give Li Tai's brother the surname Hu, but it was a little unexpected for Yuwentai, could it be that this son-in-law was a senior undercover agent in Cao Ying's heart in Han and lurking in the Yuan and Wei courts?

Due to the existence of Li Tai and the power of his people who are now in charge of the southeast, the Li clan of Longxi is not only the legacy of their ancestors in the Western Wei Kingdom, but also a real symbol of the present.

Yu Wentai had different ideas about Li Tai very early, from the beginning of wanting to be accepted as a son-in-law to later being adopted as a righteous son, etc., but they all stopped at the thoughts in his mind, but in the end, he missed it by mistake before he could implement it, and he also regretted it in his heart, and this regret became more and more intense with the passage of time.

Originally, he wanted to find a suitable time to have an in-depth exchange with Li Tai, hoping that Li Tai would understand his intentions and the need for internal harmony, and be able to accept the surname, so as to give an exemplary role to the masses in the country.

As a result, he didn't expect the emperor to take a step ahead of him, and he directly wanted to give his younger brother the surname Li Tai.

At first, Yu Wentai didn't pay much attention to it, after all, it was only Li Tai's younger brother and not Li Tai himself. And he also wanted to take advantage of this to show the masses a little, the surname does not mean that a clan and a family have this surname, even brothers can also be given a different surname, and the surname is more of a sign of honor and so on.

But he was a step late this time, but he didn't expect Li Tai's father to directly link the change of surname with whether he was an heir or not, and he strongly objected to it, and it also caused a lot of sensation in the country.

Although Li Xiao's clear rejection of the emperor's overtures and wooing also made Yu Wentai feel gratified, his remarks will undoubtedly have a bad impact on his surname plan, which will lead to ethical disputes in public opinion, and even cause political turmoil.

On the occasion of Li Tai's return to the house, Yu Wentai took the initiative to mention the matter and apologize, in fact, he also hoped that Li Tai could persuade his father to accept this and not say it so decisively. Even if you don't consider other influences, saying too much will cause people with good intentions to attack and harass Li Tai.

But he didn't expect Li Tai's response to be more full than his Lao Tzu, it is no longer that giving a surname is equivalent to taking away people's heirs, but that he is ready to share life and death with the person who provokes him at any time!

After pondering for a while, Yu Wentai could only temporarily give up the idea of continuing to discuss this topic with Li Tai in depth.

He didn't think that Li Tai was using this to gag his mouth, because Li Taiken's marriage to the Dugu Xinjia showed that he was not a person who was self-respecting and arrogant to the masses, and the emperor's similar thoughts were revealed more than once, and Li Tai had always been unpretentious and clearly rejected this. When it comes to having a good attitude, it's actually better than many ambiguous town soldiers, I don't know how much.

This time, he expressed it so angrily, probably because the power struggle in the country spread to his family. After all, in the turmoil of the Pillar Kingdom last year, he had once again reaffirmed the origin of his former hegemonic government and was unwilling to stand on his own, but now the country still does not care about his hard work in expanding the territory on the border, and he has to frequently disturb him, which is indeed a bit unreasonable.

"There is no shortage of stubborn and evil in the current situation in the country, and I can only confess my thoughts with a strong and powerful henchman like Boshan. Not to mention the hardships of the past, not to mention the grandeur of the future, just to say that at the moment, although I uphold the national plan, but if there is no Boshan you and other loyal and brave people at home and abroad are diligent in things, I am afraid it is rare to sleep peacefully! ”

Speaking of this, Yu Wentai sighed again and said: "When I was young, I was frivolous, and I only envied power and arbitrariness, but now that my power is growing, I am no longer young, and every step is like walking on thin ice." Whenever I am troubled, I secretly envy the heroic deeds of Boshan supporting the army in the north and shaking the Jianghan! ”

If you want to change it, just say it!

When Li Tai heard this, he couldn't help but complain secretly in his heart, but he also said in his mouth: "Emperor Wa makes up for the sky, and all things are derived. If there is no one to lift this sky, the minister is only a drop in the ocean, how can there be an inch of land to attach? There is a long way to go, and they must perform their duties, if the lord envy the ministers, but who can be the responsibility of the heavens and the universe? ”

People's true thoughts are often revealed through casual words. Since Li Tai returned to the mansion, Yuwentai has repeatedly talked about how things are going in Jingzhou, although the tone and content are mainly praised, but it also shows Yuwentai's unconcealed concern for this.

If your boss keeps emphasizing how well you are doing on the job, it is not just a casual evaluation, there must be a lot to say, but it is inconvenient to be honest with deep concerns.

Therefore, Li Tai's response again and again was full of emotion and enthusiasm, emphasizing that the leadership of Daxingtai was well-organized, and at the same time expressing his willingness to continue to shine and create brilliance in this position. All in all, you hold back any ideas, dare to change me, you try!

After hearing Li Tai's answer, Yu Wentai waved his hand again and again and shook his head: "Why is it that the deeper the experience, the more arrogant the remarks become!" If I really have this miraculous power, how can I ...... Alas, this statement can only be joked about the private room, do not talk wildly, make people laugh at me for being arrogant! ”

Although he scolded lightly, Yuwentai was full of eyebrows and smiles, and couldn't help but sigh again: "There is no shortage of people inside and outside, but those who can get my heart to be deep, Boshan and other two or three people." If it weren't for the importance of the southeast and the lack of a good choice to continue, I really want to recall Boshan to ......"

As if he felt that there were some traces of what he said was too heavy, Yu Wentai paused abruptly, and then chuckled again: "It's late this night, and the smell of wine is surging, so it's inconvenient to discuss military affairs in depth." Boshan and out, after returning to the mansion to recuperate for a few days before entering the house to see. ”

When Li Tai heard this, he also got up and retired, and then slowly withdrew from the inner mansion. Thinking back to Yu Wentai's appearance of wanting to speak and stopping, he couldn't help but sigh secretly in his heart.

How can there be any real freedom in this world, the vast majority of people are in a state of desire, Yu Wentai wants to limit his power but can't do it, and Li Tai himself is not struggling to press a bad heart?

(End of chapter)