The so-called private rooms on the second floor of Yuelai Inn are actually small rooms separated by screens.Zhao Yunze, Ma Zhou, Cheng Chumo, and Qin An sat at a small square table and chatted while eating.Zhao Yunze intended to befriend Ma Zhou, and was extremely enthusiastic about him, ordering a table full of dishes.After chatting, Ma Zhou and Zhao Yunze also became acquainted.Zhao Yunze asked Ma Zhou about his past experience.Sure enough, as in the original history, Ma Zhou was unhappy as an official in Bozhou, and he resigned.Years ago, he had already traveled to Shandong, and now, he was thinking about going to Chang'an."
Listening to Brother Ma's past experience, it is quite similar to Pang Shiyuan of the Eastern Han Dynasty," Zhao Yunze said with emotion.Pang Shiyuan is the Pang Tong of the Three Kingdoms, when he first took refuge in Liu Bei, he served as the Leiyang Commander, but also because he thought that the county commander was a petty official who insulted his talent and ignored political affairs, and Leiyang County was a mess by him.Ma Zhou heard Zhao Yunze compare him with Pang Tong, and immediately smiled bitterly: "Even if Pang Shiyuan is debauched, there are still Zhuge Kongming and Lu Zijing who strongly recommend him to Liu Xuande, and Liu Xuande will finally be of great use to him."
But he didn't have the same good luck as Pang Shiyuan.Alas, a certain empty has ambitions, but there is no chance to show it, and the future is bleak" Zhao Yunze listened to Ma Zhou's words, and he was a little embarrassed.This Ma Zhou thinks very highly of himself, if it weren't for that, he wouldn't have offended Shangguan.This person's temperament is indeed not tactful enough.Although there are criticisms of Ma Zhou's character, Zhao Yunze is well aware of Ma Zhou's character and talent.He won't look down on others because of Ma Zhou's flawed personality."
Brother Ma, before you go upstairs, I heard you recite the sentences in Lisao.Could it be that Brother Ma is also like Qu Yuan, in self-inspection," Zhao Yunze asked Ma Zhoudao.The passage that Ma Zhou recited before was the sentence of the first part of Lisao.The gist of the text is that Qu Yuan is summarizing his past.Ma Zhou smiled and said, "The world is like chess, and life is impermanent.Before, I thought a little too highly of myself.After the Bozhou incident, a certain also understood that no matter how ambitious he was, it would be vain if he had no chance to show it.Helping the people through the world should not focus on the high level, starting from small things, and it is good to work step by step. ”"Brother Ma can understand this truth, it's a blessing," Zhao Yunze said happily, "There are many talented people in the world, but there are very few people who can really display their talents and achieve their wishes."
There are too many talented people who only love fantasy, but they are not down-to-earth.There are also many people who think that they don't need to rely on others to display their talents, but they don't know the importance of networking.I missed countless opportunities to pay for my ambitions. ”When Zhao Yunze said this, he was actually recruiting Ma Zhou for him to be at the bottom.What happened to Ma Zhou before was because he had too high expectations of himself, so much so that he complained about it.And because Ma Zhou's personality is withdrawn and not good at interacting with people, he missed out on network resources.To put it bluntly, it was Ma Zhou who wanted to ascend to the sky in one step and looked down on those people around him.Zhao Yunze's words are to persuade Ma Zhou, don't be too conceited, no one recommends you, you can't do it on your own.So, you'd better find someone to take refuge in first.As for who to take refuge in, it is far away in front of you Ma Zhou listened to Zhao Yunze's words and fell into deep thought.After a while, he nodded and said: "Brother Zhao's words hit the nail on the head, so I went to Chang'an to find a Korean and Chinese official who could appreciate a certain person to take refuge."
In the hope that he will be recommended in the future and become an official again. ”Zhao Yunze smiled with satisfaction.It seems that setbacks are the best whetstone, this Ma Zhou was snubbed in Bozhou, and finally recognized the shortcomings in his character.He matured and was silent for a while, and Ma Zhou said again: "Before going upstairs, I heard Brother Zhao talk about Yiguo Gong with Lingtu and Lingfu, could it be that Brother Zhao and Yiguo Gong are familiar with each other" Oh, it turns out that Ma Zhou wants to get close to Qin Qiong through me Zhao Yunze finally understood the reason why Ma Zhou took the initiative to befriend him."
Old Ma, Qin Shubao, the Duke of Yiguo, is my master's father-in-law."
Without waiting for Zhao Yunze to answer Ma Zhou's words, Cheng Chumo hurriedly said.Ma Zhou was shocked when he heard this: "It turns out that the relationship between Brother Zhao and Yiguo Gong is so close" Zhao Yunze smiled and didn't respond.Oh no, don't go from one extreme to the other this week.Although his previous conceit was reprehensible, if he suddenly became a person who became inflammatory, it would be ruined.Qin An also joked at this time: "Ma Langjun, my master hasn't told you the name of this little Langjun yet."
His name is Cheng Chumo, and he is the eldest son of General Cheng Zhijie, the Duke of Suguo."
Zhao Yunze didn't say much, he just looked at Ma Zhou quietly, wanting to see what he would say and do next.After Ma Zhou was silent for a while, he suddenly smiled bitterly and said: "Originally, I wanted to ask Brother Zhao for a recommendation and be able to meet Yiguo Gong, but I didn't expect that Brother Zhao's identity was not only the fast son-in-law of Yi Guogong, but also the master of Su Guogong's eldest son.Now, if a certain person asks Brother Zhao for a recommendation again, I am afraid that someone will criticize a certain unscrupulous means. ”Zhao Yunze saw Ma Zhou like this, and secretly breathed a sigh of relief in his heart.Fortunately, he has not been lost by the thought of becoming an official."
Brother Ma, I took the liberty to ask you.Do you want to be an official, do you only want to be a high-ranking official, or do you want to display your ambitions and seek benefits for the people of the world" Zhao Yunze suddenly asked Ma Zhou."
Naturally, it is for the benefit of the people of the world.Reading a book is for the sake of being used in the world," Ma Zhou said without hesitation.Zhao Yunze nodded and said, "Then Brother Ma shouldn't go to Chang'an, and don't worry about whether to meet Yiguo Gong or not."
Now is your chance to work for the good of the people. ”"What is the chance?"
asked Ma Zhou."
I came to Luoyang this time, not for fun.Instead, he followed Lord Wei Zheng to inspect Henan Province and Hebei Province and persuade farmers. ”Zhao Yunze said, "In addition, I will reveal a secret matter to you again.One of the biggest tasks of this tour with Lord Wei is to set up Changping and Yicang in Shandong and Hebei. ”"This is good governance to set up a standing position and a righteous position," Ma Zhou said movingly.Immediately, he immediately asked Zhao Yunze again: "Brother Zhao, do you want to let someone go with you and Lord Wei to patrol" "Ranye" Zhao Yunze nodded slightly."
Brother Ma is a native of Shandong, and he has traveled all over Shandong a year ago, and he is very familiar with the situation in Shandong.A certain and Master Wei went to Shandong, but their eyes were black.If there is Brother Ma, a person who is familiar with the customs of Shandong, to help, then it will definitely get twice the result with half the effort. ”"Why didn't Brother Zhao say it earlier," Ma Zhou patted his thigh and said, "If I had known that Brother Zhao was going to Shandong to set up Changping Yicang, then why did I have to talk a lot of nonsense with Brother Zhao, and I didn't go to Chang'an."
This followed Brother Zhao and Master Wei back to Shandong" "A word is a certainty" Zhao Yunze happily raised a palm."
A word is a certainty," Ma Zhou also raised his palm.With a "snap", Zhao Yunze and Ma Zhou's palms struck
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