Ma Lin's home is a small, dilapidated house in Xicheng District.
From a distance, she can see a woman in her forties working in an apron, and a teenage boy practicing boxing in the yard.
"Xiao Cao, you are practicing boxing."
Ma Lin walked into the yard and greeted the young man who was practicing boxing with a smile.
Ma Xiaocao glanced at Ma Lin, snorted coldly and continued to practice boxing, ignoring him.
The middle-aged woman who was beating soybeans next to her saw Ma Lin, a smile appeared on her face and said: "Lin'er is back, sister-in-law is in the pot The food has been heated for you, go in and eat while it's hot."
Ma Lin smiled and said: "Sister-in-law, I have already eaten.
Look, I have brought you some big meat buns.
Come and eat the buns."
Ma Xiaocao said coldly: "I won't eat your dirty stuff.
This bun must have been stolen or snatched."
Ma Lin's face was very embarrassed.
The middle-aged woman's expression changed and she scolded Ma Xiaocao: "Xiaocao, why are you talking to your second uncle?
Even if your second uncle is wrong, he is still your second uncle.
Why don't you come here and give me your second uncle?"
Uncle apologizes" Unexpectedly, Ma Xiaocao stopped and shouted: "Don't eat.
If I don't eat, you won't go out and ask around to find out what other people say about you.
Your ancestors have lost all their face."
The middle-aged woman quickly said to Ma Lin: "Lin'er, Xiao Cao is very angry.
You are older and an elder, so don't be like him.
Come to the house with your sister-in-law.
My sister-in-law has something to show you."
"Oh, okay, sister-in-law" The two came to the house.
The middle-aged woman took out a hand-written thread-bound book from under the pillow and handed it to Ma Lin: "My sister-in-law found this when she was sorting out my father's belongings.
I think it must be a very important book.
You See what it is”.
"Oh."
Ma Lin took a look at the thread-bound book and saw three big words written on the cover: "The Biography of Ma Yuan" Opening the cover, the pages record the life of Ma Yuan, General Fubo of the Han Dynasty, including his words and deeds, his political activities, his literary and martial arts, and the man's style and some wonderful remarks.
Seeing that Ma Lin was taking him seriously, the middle-aged woman couldn't help asking: "Lin'er, what kind of book is this?"
Ma Lin said quickly: "Oh, sister-in-law, this is a book that records the life story of our ancestor Ma Yuan.
It's called Ma Yuan's biography."
The middle-aged woman smiled and said: "I see, no wonder dad hid it in the wooden box like a treasure.
Okay, you can take your time and take a look.
My sister-in-law still has work to do and remember to eat."
"Oh, I got it."
Ma Lin agreed casually, but his eyes never left the book for a moment.
Everything about Ma Yuan recorded in the book attracted him deeply.
When he read a sentence in the conversation between his ancestor Ma Yuan and Pingling counselor Meng Ji: "A man should die in the wilderness, wrapped in horse leather and buried with his ears, how can he lie in bed and do evil in the hands of his son and daughter?"
He saw that It's blood boiling.
Thinking of all the ridiculous things I did before, I burst into tears of shame and regret.
After reading the biography of Ma Yuan, Ma Lin remembered seeing the official post at the city gate about the martial arts competition to be held in the capital in September.
He immediately decided to take part in the martial arts competition.
But to participate in the martial arts competition, he also had to I have to go to the county government office.
According to regulations, ordinary people must participate in martial arts competitions held by prefectures and counties, and only after passing the martial arts examination in the capital can they participate in the martial arts examination in the capital.
After completing the martial arts examination, they must also participate in the martial arts palace examination.
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This is the same system as that of passing through the civil examination.
However, there is one difference between the martial arts examination and the civil examination.
That is, generals and loyal lieutenants do not need to participate in martial arts competitions held in prefectures and counties.
They can go directly to the capital to take the martial arts examination, and then take the palace examination after passing it.
This year's regulations are different.
This year's examination in the capital will require more talents in troop formation, military strategy, actual command of troops and command of operations.
Ma Lin's grandfather was named Ma Zhenghui, who served as General Youwei during his lifetime.
His father, Ma Sheng, served as Yousi Yu and led the army to join the army.
He was born into a family of generals.
Both his grandfather and father died fighting at the border.
He only needed to go to the county government office to apply for relevant certificates, and after obtaining the identity of a martial arts examiner, he could go to the capital to participate in the martial arts examination.
Ma Lin's parents died, and she was lonely since she was a child.
She was raised by her brother and sister-in-law, who also died early.
The whole family is supported by her sister-in-law, and she also has a nephew who is five or six years younger than him.
It can be said that her sister-in-law is both her father and her father.
Being a mother and sister-in-law again.
The processing of relevant documents at the county government went very smoothly.
The county government wanted to send Ma Lin away, a scourge, and let him join the army, so as not to stay in the county and harm the people.
A suit of armor and some travel expenses.
When Ma Lin returned home, she saw her sister-in-law was still working, and Xiao Cao was helping her, so she walked over and knelt down and knelt down.
When her sister-in-law saw him doing this great gift, she was shocked and immediately stepped forward to help him up, but she couldn't help her.
Without moving him, he had to ask: "Lin'er, what are you doing?"
Ma Lin said: "Sister-in-law, when I read the life story of my ancestor Ma Yuan, I felt inexplicable.
Lin'er feels ashamed.
She has not done anything serious in these years and has caused a lot of trouble for the family.
It is because Lin'er is ignorant and has harmed her sister-in-law.
Now that she is worried, Lin'er decides to go to the capital to take part in the martial arts examination.
If she can get a high rank and get an official position, Lin'er will come back to pick up her sister-in-law and nephew to enjoy the blessings.
If she fails, Lin'er will go to Anxi to join the army.
From then on, she will guard the border and wrap her body in horse leather.
If one day Lin'er can become famous, she will definitely repay her.
Please accept Lin'er's thanks for your kindness in raising me, sister-in-law."
"Get up, get up."
The sister-in-law hurriedly helped Ma Lin up, looked at Ma Lin, and said worriedly: "Lin'er, it's not a joke to take part in the martial arts examination, and it's not a joke to join the army at the border.
A sword without eyes will not kill anyone, you have to think clearly."
Ma Lin nodded and said: "Sister-in-law, Lin'er has thought clearly.
Lin'er is despised by everyone in Fufeng City, and has also attracted a lot of looks from her sister-in-law and Xiao Cao.
It is best to take part in the martial arts examination or join the army at the border.
Good choice, Lin'er has made up her mind, sister-in-law Sister-in-law, don’t try to persuade me.
There is some money here.
The county government paid for it when they heard that I was going to participate in the martial arts competition.
It’s too much.
I can’t use that much.
You can take the money and buy some delicious food for Xiao Cao.
He It’s the time when you’re growing, so you should eat more good food.”
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"No, no, no, you're going on a long journey, so why don't you bring some extra money with you?
You can take it back and use it on the road."
The sister-in-law hurriedly handed the money back to Ma Lin.
Ma Lin forced the money into the hands of her sister-in-law and said to her nephew Ma Xiaocao: "Xiaocao, my second uncle is leaving."
Although Ma Xiaocao hates Ma Lin for being idle and causing trouble for the family, now he knows that he is going to the capital, maybe to the border to join the army and narrowly escape death.
He doesn't know if they will meet again in the future.
After all, they are also uncles and nephews.
Blood dissolved in water, and all the bad things Ma Lin had done before turned into smoke, and he hesitated and said: "Second uncle, you."
A smile appeared on Ma Lin's face, "Xiao Cao, you are finally willing to call me second uncle.
Second uncle is very happy.
Second uncle has been sorry for you these years.
I hope you don't hate second uncle.
After second uncle left, there will be only one left in the family.
I want you to be a man, and you must be filial to your sister-in-law from now on.
My second uncle will write home letters from time to time."
"Um" With the help of her sister-in-law, Ma Lin packed a few changes of clothes, packed her baggage and finally set off.
Ma Lin was a famous general in the Mid-Tang Dynasty.
He first served in the Anxi Protectorate and accumulated military merits before moving to Jinwu Guard General.
After the Anshi Rebellion broke out, Prince Li Heng ascended the throne in Lingwu and became emperor.
The royal family was in trouble, and Ma Lin led three thousand soldiers to Fengxiang. , Suzong commissioned the east to discuss.
Battle in Weinan and defeat five thousand rebels.
When the official arrived at the Beiting of the Fourth Town, he went to camp as Jiedu Envoy and Shangshu Zuopushe.
He was granted the title of Prince of Fufeng County and was given the posthumous title of Situ as a posthumous title.
Not long after Ma Lin set off for the capital, a group of people came to the capital from the Anxi Protectorate.
The leader was the servant who accompanied Zhao Ziliang and Gai Jiayun to escort Tuhuo and other captives to the capital to offer their prisoners.
Gu Huai En.
Pugu Huai'en is the son of the chief of the Tiele Pugu tribe and the hereditary governor of Jinhui.
When he heard that the imperial court was going to hold a martial arts examination this year, he couldn't wait to ask for leave from his superiors and wanted to go to the capital to participate in the martial arts examination.
It is not uncommon for soldiers with military positions in the army to participate in the military examinations held in the capital.
The court does not prohibit it, but encourages it.
However, if you are already a general, you cannot participate in the military examinations. .
Chang'an City, Zhaojiazhuangzi outside the city.
There was nothing going on at the Ministry of War today.
Zhao Ziliang went to the Ministry of War and returned to Zhuangzi after going to the Ministry of War.
As for the preparations for the military examination, the Ministry of War has completed the preparations, but he is responsible for the military examination as referee, examiner, deputy examiner, examiner and handyman.
They have not yet been fully confirmed.
Only after the emperor summons the chief examiner and deputy examiner to appoint the above personnel, the chief examiner and deputy examiner will temporarily appoint the above personnel to prevent the occurrence of fraud.
A few days ago, the emperor had decreed that the examiner for this martial arts examination would be Niu Xianke, Minister of the Ministry of War, and Zhao Ziliang would serve as the deputy examiner.
However, in the past few days, I heard that Niu Xianke was ill and seemed to be very serious.
I've been taking medicine, Seeing that the martial arts examination was about to start in a few days, the examiner was ill, so the emperor had no choice but to order Niu Xianke to recuperate at home, and ordered Zhao Ziliang, also known as the current left prison guard general, to be fully responsible for the martial arts examination.
Chen Xuanli assisted from the side.
Zhao Ziliang had just returned home after discussing with Chen Xuanli the specific selection of referees and examiners during the military examinations, when he saw Bai Xiaode walking in.
Bai Xiaode reported: "General, Nan Jiyun is here and wants to see you."
"Oh, let him come in."
Zhao Ziliang nodded.
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Nan Jiyun's entry into the army was arranged by Zhao Ziliang.
He was considered a person who truly took refuge in Zhao Ziliang's command.
No matter where Nan Jiyun served in the future, he would always have the label of Zhao Ziliang on his head.
This was different from many other generals who had previously served under Zhao Ziliang.
The difference is that he, like Zheng San, Chu Ge, Wang Can, and Wei Meng, all belong to the direct lineage of Zhao Ziliang.
Under the leadership of Bai Xiaode, Nan Jiyun walked in and saluted Zhao Ziliang: "I have seen the general."
Zhao Ziliang asked: "Why did Jiyun come to see me?"
Nan Jiyun said: "General, I want to take part in the martial arts examination, but my qualifications in the army are not enough.
I would like to ask the general to ask someone to recommend him."
Zhao Ziliang smiled and said: "This is a good thing.
I will write you a letter of recommendation right now."
He picked up the brush on the table and started writing.
Nan Jiyun was surprised: "Don't you want to avoid suspicion and ask someone else to write it?"
"No, as the saying goes, one should not avoid relatives when promoting a good man.
Bai Xiaode, I will also write you a letter.
You will also participate in this year's martial arts examination.
You two, don't let me down."
Bai Xiaode and Nan Jiyun looked at each other
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