"My elder brother is different from my subordinates.
Although they both love literature, history, and classics, my elder brother likes Confucianism and advocates loyalty to the emperor and patriotism.
I prefer the rule of Huang Laowei.
Although they are of the same mother, there has been a rift between my brother and me since they were children, so they separated.
Therefore, I conclude that my brother will not turn his back on me, and will not be swayed by my persuasion."
Wei Dan said with a look of indifference in his eyes.
In fact, Ma Chao clearly found that Wei Dan was deliberately observing him.
After Ma Chao rolled his eyes, he said: "The super self-propelled army invaded Yongzhou, and it has long been suspected of treason.
I respect my brother, be loyal to the emperor, patriot, and treat the people well.
Naturally, I cannot send troops to attack the city, so I came to ask for advice.
Mr.
De said After that, it seems that Tianshui County needs to take a long-term approach.”
"My young master is generous and merciful, and he upholds righteousness and quells the Yongzhou rebellion.
This is a great move in compliance with the law of heaven.
However, my brother is stubborn and ineffective, which is really sad."
After hearing Ma Chao's apology, Wei Dan also relaxed a little and complimented Say something to Ma Chao.
"Sir, you are joking.
In troubled times, the fittest survive.
What I did this time was just to protect myself."
Ma Chao apologized again, without the arrogance of a winner at all.
"Chao is in Fufeng.
It's been a long time since Master Wei Dan is good at writing.
He is particularly good at inscriptions and is especially proficient in ink making."
After finishing his polite remarks, Ma Chao finally brought up this topic.
"Young master is interested in making ink."
Wei Dan was a little puzzled.
You know, Wei Dan was a famous calligrapher in the Three Kingdoms.
All the scholars praised his calligraphy.
How could this person write "Encouraging Learning" and "Serving the Country"?
On November 4th, there was a storm, and Ma Chao shamefully changed the name to his own, which was really suspected of living up to his masterpiece.
The talented man who wrote these two famous poems came up and asked himself whether he was proficient in the art of making ink.
"Making ink is a major event in the scholarly world.
If we can get good ink and pair it with Fufeng paper, wouldn't it be a blessing for all the scholars in the world?"
Ma Chao looked surprised.
Pretend to be as similar as possible.
"The young master has a heart for the world's scholars, and his subordinates are ashamed."
When Wei Dan heard Ma Chao's explanation, he was really shocked by Ma Chao's great sentiments.
About surrender.
No more grudges.
Even, there was a faint resentment in his heart: Ma Chao, who was known as the Qilin of the Ma family.
In the two states of Yongliang and Yongliang, they have a good reputation.
How can a ruthless man treat a gentleman like a villain?
I am really ashamed.
"My subordinate has some experience in making ink, but this is not something that can be accomplished in a day.
If you want to make good ink, you need to study it more carefully."
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After a pause.
Wei Dan hurriedly shared his ink-making experience with Ma Chao: "A certain person pounded the fine mellow smoke, sifted it with fine silk in the vat, and sifted away the grass and fine sand and dust.
This thing is so light that it should not be exposed to the sieve.
I am so happy.
Fly away accidentally.
One kilogram of ink is soaked in the juice of cedar bark.
The bark of cedar bark is also from Jiangnan, and its skin is water-green and unglued.
Improve the color of ink.
Remove five white chickens and add one ounce of real stone cinnabar and 1 ounce of musk.
Mix them together in a fine iron mortar.
It is better to pound them with a 30,000-pound pestle.
The more the pestle, the better.
The ink should not be past February or September.
When it is warm, it will become smelly, and when it is cold, it will be difficult to dry.
When Tongrong is exposed to wind and sun, it should not be more than two or three liang.
This is the great secret of ink.
It is better to be small than big."
Ma Chao was confused.
Apart from hearing that making ink involves removing impurities, ingredients, pounding, and combining ink, he knew nothing about the raw materials, craftsmanship, etc.
Anyway, in the end, he knew that making ink was still an extremely difficult process, and it would take a lot of time to mass-produce it on an assembly line.
"In that case, I will make you a master ink maker and transfer you to Ma's Arsenal to refine the ink making process.
Sir, are you willing?"
Ma Chao thought that he was a leader and did not want to care about these details.
"Master ink maker of Ma's Arsenal" Wei Dan was confused at this time: he didn't understand the meaning of any of the terms in the young master's mouth.
"The Ma family's arsenal is the place where the Ma family displays Ke Ming's new craftsmanship.
Sir, you will know when you arrive.
The master ink maker is a self-proclaimed official position of the Ma family, and belongs to the sixth rank."
Zheng Hun and Pu Yuan, two masters of ironware and master craftsman respectively, were only seventh-rank officials under the Ma family.
However, Wei Dan himself is a seventh-grade county guard.
If he takes Guangwei County from him, transfers him to his own Ma's Arsenal and becomes a seventh-grade official, how can he make him feel comfortable?
From this, Ma Chao Only then did he deliberately improve Wei Dan's treatment at Ma's Arsenal.
Ma Chao's little calculation was that Han Feng would be in charge of everything in Ma's Arsenal anyway, and he would give Wei Dan an inflated position with just a little more salary.
Once Wei Dan's ink-making process is established, one more product will be added to the Ma family's flagship products.
Although this ink is not a hugely profitable product, I can't help but think that the soft power gained from the Ma family's fame cannot be compared to those with real money.
During the late Han Dynasty, there was initial respect for literati calligraphy and painting.
Its excellent pen, ink, paper and inkstone, the four treasures of the study, are even more sought after by those who read.
After the birth of Fufeng paper, Ma Chao's reputation has skyrocketed among the scholars.
If there is another kind of good ink that is as good as stone for a hundred years and as good as lacquer, how can Ma Chao not become a figure like the wind among the scholars?
How could Wei Danzhong, a peaceful man, know what Ma Chao was thinking?
Xiao Jiujiu was overjoyed when he heard that Ma Chao not only promoted him to an official position, but also fully supported his beloved career.
The Lord makes the best ink.”
"Sir, you are joking.
It is your fault to bring benefits to the world's scholars.
How dare you specialize in this beauty?"
Ma Chao said modestly, but he was thinking in his heart: Fame and wealth, brother wants both of them, so you can live happily.
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After accepting this contract of betrayal, turn into a golden chicken and lay golden eggs for your brother.
Wei Dan praised Ma Chao again and again, and finally packed his luggage happily and left for Fufeng under the escort of two hundred Ma's troops.
After defeating Wei Dan, Ma Chao turned around and looked at Pang De and said: "Ling Ming captured Guangwei County without any blood this time, without causing any loss of life, and he also got Wei Dan, a noble, respectful and virtuous talent.
He really understood the essence of the art of war." .You are the first to contribute in this battle."
"Young Master, I am ridiculous.
This plan was made by Xiaozhi.
I just waited for a few hours, how dare I take credit?"
Pang De replied solemnly, looking upright.
"Don't be arrogant when you win, don't be discouraged when you lose.
Don't be greedy for credit, don't take advantage of, and you are a good general."
Ma Chao praised, but he was very pleased in his heart: this historical brave general finally began to become a great general under his influence.
"There are still two counties, Tianshui and Longxi, that have not yet been conquered this time.
I have already recorded this merit.
After we capture these two counties, we will reward them together."
Ma Chao looked at Pang De, Fazheng and Ma Dai and said.
"Thank you, young master."
The three of them clasped their fists and saluted, while Ma Dai winked at Fazheng: "You are really right, we are indeed the first."
"In the battle of Tianshui, I wonder if you have any good ideas?"
Although Ma Chao said to everyone, his eyes were glanced at Jia Xu and Fazheng.
"Young Master already has a plan in mind, why bother to show off again?"
Fazheng jumped out and rolled his eyes and said: "Why don't we and three other people write down the plan to break the sky and water in our hands to see if it is what the hero has seen?
same" Ma Chao and Jia Xu's eyes lit up and they found it interesting.
After asking their guards to get pens, they both wrote two words in their hands.
After taking a look, all three of them showed gloomy smiles, which made all the Ma Jiajun soldiers feel cold.
I saw the same two words in the hands of three people: Yishan s: Why don’t you see someone with authority?
Why don’t you see someone with broken chrysanthemums: