153|The apprentice owes favors
This person surnamed Ma and Zhou Zibin Wang is not an ordinary character, he is indeed as Fang Yiai said, he was poor and lonely when he was young, smart and studious, and he also had a period of unwillingness in adulthood. Ma Zhou's arrogant personality is similar to Pang Tong in the Three Kingdoms period, but he does not have Pang Tong's disadvantage, and he has no good brother like his family.
In the year of Wude, Ma Zhou mixed up a small clerk position in a neighboring county. He thought that it was completely overkill to let him do this, and he was unhappy that this guy actually drank all day for fun. Although his personality is similar to Pang Tong, as we said before, he doesn't have the support of a good senior brother like Zhuge Liang.
Shangguan at that time, Bozhou Thorn Shi heard that there was such a guy under his command, and he called Ma Zhou is squirting, what are you not the material to be an official, you are so ambitious, you are talented and have no virtue, Balabala shouted angrily. Boldness, which can usually be understood as a true temperament, is very irritable.
Ma Zhou heard that this top boss, who was not as talented as himself, dared to humiliate people so much, and left in a fit of anger. There is no master here, there is a place to stay here, it is so free and easy, it is so capricious. Nothing happened, so I went to Shandong to play first. Seeing that the entanglement was about to run out, he came up with the idea of going to Chang'an to find an opportunity.
Historically, Ma Zhou's life experience has reached here, and it is not far from soaring. He should have been recommended to enter Chang He's Mansion as a guest, and there were continuous natural disasters in the early years of Zhenguan, Li Shimin asked his subordinates to talk about how to deal with it. At that time, Ma Zhou wrote an article for him in order to repay He Zhi's kindness, and then Li Shimin was shocked to invite him to join the court as an official.
However, in our story, there is such a big variable as Wang Jue, and from the day she appeared in Datang, history is destined to be changed. Li Shimin first had Wang Jue's early warning, so he was able to make a lot of preparations in advance, and with drought-tolerant crops in hand, how could he be so worried that his subordinates would have to publish their opinions without papers. Because of this, Ma Zhou lost the opportunity to advance, and he is still a guest in Changhe Mansion.
He walked through the street today, originally to deliver a letter for Chang He, but he was caught by the second child. As for why he can be so happy to be a registered disciple of Fang Yiai, he also has his own considerations.
First of all, the reputation of the Baijia faction has been very prosperous in recent years, and even the prince has worshiped under the prince's uncle, so he knows that Wang Jue is not in vain. There are also many things that Wang Jue has done for the people, and Ma Zhou's own internal information guessed through the analysis of rumors in the market, which makes him yearn for the Baijia faction very much. While most of the students were annoyed that they missed the imperial examination, Ma Zhou's goal was to take the Hundred Schools Admission Examination for five years of Zhenguan.
It was really an unprepared accident to meet Fang Yiai today, no matter how trick-making this famous little Langjun of Chang'an was, Ma Zhou still knew from his face to himself that this son was not the second generation of Xungui who could only play.
Although Ma Zhou has confidence in himself, he feels that he can stand out in Wang Jue's next apprenticeship. However, Fang Yiai had already raised the matter of a named disciple in public, and it was difficult for him to refuse to take the exam again, all because Fang Yiai's life was a hurdle. Others didn't know that he originally planned to join the Baijia faction, and when they saw him go to the exam, they would think that he looked down on Fang Yiai, but counted on Uncle Wang Xian to help him get through the hurdle, so he was afraid of accidents.
Although Ma Zhou is arrogant, it does not mean that he has lost his prudence, and he does not want to do that arbitrary thing. Whether he can pass the exam or not, it has already made Fang Yiai lose face. Even if I am fortunate to have passed, it is not easy to deal with this brother-in-law relationship. Therefore, when Fang Yiai proposed to be a registered disciple, he agreed after a little thought.
Although the current registered master is not knowledgeable enough, he can ask the master for advice, what does it matter if he is a little shorter, if he even minds this little thing, he is really destined to do nothing in this life. In addition, I heard that Fang Yiai's lineage inherited the metaphysics of the hundred schools, and he was also very interested in metaphysical knowledge.
The named disciple doesn't care at all. With his own talents, it is estimated that he will soon be able to turn positive. As for what many people are counting on, relying on Wang Xianbo and the prince to get ahead, Ma Zhou has no idea about this at all. Although this guy's life is not smooth, his confidence and arrogance have never been wiped out, and he always believes that what he lacks is an opportunity rather than a reliance.
The people, who were originally frustrated by the fact that they no longer continued to meet each other after being accepted as apprentices by the widow of Fang, found a new joy - listening to Ma Zhou's life experience. Although Xiao Erlang is good at saving his daughter-in-law, he is not stingy with his own people, this is not just the first disciple in his life, first take the apprentice to the restaurant for a big meal, and then ask the disciple's living situation.
Ma Zhou didn't shirk either, ordered a bunch of good wine and food, and told the second child about the above life experience while eating. When he heard him say that he hung up his crown and left, Fang Yiai patted the case and shouted: "Well done, that person looks down on people, let's not serve him!"
Mo Yun nodded on the side and agreed: "What I want to do, except for the teachers and elders, no one dares to point fingers." Your Shangguan is just the status of Shangguan, and he dares to fall behind you like this, just look at the fact that he is extremely immodest, I think his official position in this life is like that. ”
Ma Zhou happily drank a bowl of wine, "I made this decision, many people fell and I don't know how to cherish the opportunity, I won't please Shangguan, or the teacher has insight with Mo Langjun." ”
Those onlookers who deliberately came to listen to the conversation between the three of them couldn't help themselves when they heard this, and secretly said that this person deserved to be taken by Fang Yiai, and looking at the content of their words, they were completely all the way. In this way, Fang Xiaolang didn't name us, I'm afraid it's not because we have no future, but because we're not so weird.
Now that the identity and past experience of the disciple are understood, it is time to talk about the future arrangements, Fang Yiai asked tentatively, "What are your plans in the future?" I want you to live in my house first, and then arrange classes for you after I go back to the teacher." ”
Yo, don't look at Fang Xiaolang's youth, it's really like that to be a master, and you know how to arrange life for your disciples. The person who complained in his heart just now praised Fang Yiai again.
Ma Zhou was also stunned when he heard this, he originally came to learn from Wang Jue with the intention of learning from Wang Jue, and never thought that this troublemaker who was famous in Chang'an could really be a good teacher. Now that he heard him mention issues such as accommodation and study, Ma Zhou was moved and ashamed of his secret self-esteem.
"It's... When the disciple first came to Chang'an, he was exhausted, and it was only thanks to General Chang He that he took him in to solve the dilemma. Now that the favor has not been repaid, the disciple wants to continue to be a guest in General Chang's mansion. Ma Zhou replied carefully, for fear of hurting the little teacher's heart.
The onlookers praised it again, although the three people at the table were more wonderful than the other, but they all had a good heart, and they were the most righteous and knew how to repay Entu. Mo Yun couldn't help but praise: "My brother confiscated the wrong apprentice, you are really good!"
Fang Yiai was a little embarrassed when he heard this, he frowned for a moment and then patted the case and said: "This matter is simple, you are now my disciple, and this kindness should naturally be a teacher to help you pay it back." In this way, our brother will go to General Chang's Mansion with you later, and I will come forward to talk to him!"
Listening to Fang Yiai talking about going to Changhe Mansion and talking to people again, many people, including Ma Zhou, thought of the poor baby Li Ji. However, the little teacher was kind after all, Ma Zhou opened and closed his mouth a few times, but he didn't say anything about refusal.
The situation that should be asked was all understood, and the three of them wiped their mouths after eating and drinking, and after Fang Yiai calmly accepted the boss's discount, they began to go to the usual He Mansion. Seeing that Ma Zhou didn't think there was anything wrong with letting people discount, while the second child nodded in approval, he was complained by a burst of onlookers. Who is Ma Zhou, before coming to Chang'an, he ate and drank in an inn for a few days, and he also gave money to .......
Chang He, who was practicing martial arts at home, heard that Ma Zhou had brought back Fang Yiai and Mo Yun, so he knocked the stick in his hand on his head. Chang He, as an upper-class person in the Tang Dynasty, knows a lot more about the second elementary school than those ordinary people. What a treasure map, selling a big ship, but as long as you make a move, there is no trivial matter.
Chang He walked out, guessing how Ma Zhou would get together with them. King Ma Bing is unruly in his life, could it be that he offended these two little ones, and then was caught at the door and asked for the guilt, right? Old He, do you think this will be safe? Too young, too simple!!!
Although I don't want to receive such a guest, but because of the background of the two people, Chang He asked someone to bring out tea and pastries to entertain guests. I ate it salty just now, and Fang Yiai was not polite at all, so he picked up the tea bowl and poured it. After drinking, he flattened his mouth, "It's almost with my teacher's family, I'll ask you to bring some good tea." ”
Mo Yun also answered: "My family has good ink, and when I go back, I will ask someone to bring it to you." ”
The tea of the hundred schools and the new ink of the Mo family are all good things that have no price. Although he is a big old man, but who is not rare in elegant things, Chang He squinted his eyes when he heard this, "Then thank you two Langjun!"
"It's easy to say, I hit it off with General Chang at first sight, why are you so polite to me?"
"That's it, let's talk more in the future!"
Seeing that these two people were together, giving benefits and approaching, Chang He's heart tugged again. It can't be that they are in trouble, and they will implicate us, otherwise how could these two people suddenly be so good to him with their style of selling mock exam questions to make money?
Ma Zhou knew Chang He better, and seeing that he had changed countless expressions for a while, he hurriedly recounted the whole story.
I don't know if you have heard of this person, although this person is not as famous as Lao Cheng as a general, he can be regarded as a fighter in the human spirit. When he launched the Xuanwu Gate Rebellion against Li Shimin, if he could let him guard the Xuanwu Gate, it can be seen that this person is not an ordinary character.
Chang He immediately calmed down when he heard Ma Zhou's words, and then said: "I stayed in King Bin as a guest to appreciate his talent. He has helped me a lot during his time in my house, so how can he repay him? King Bin must not remember this unwarranted kindness, otherwise I will be ashamed to death!"
Xiao Erlang was very satisfied with Chang He's answer, and he answered: "General Chang, don't be too modest, if you say these words again, you don't want to deal with us." Regarding your help to my disciples, I will convey it to the teacher truthfully when I go back. ”
That's the thing, the apprentice owes him a favor honestly, the same way... The favor owed by the apprentice is still repaid by the teacher, and this favor just turned around and turned to Wang Jue's head.
Fang Yiai's words are the most anticipated result in Chang He's heart, Wang Xianbo's shot will not be simple, he is a good guest!
Several people praised each other a few more words, and when they saw that it was getting late, Fang Yiai eagerly took his first disciple and packed up his things and went home. And Wang Jue, who was listening to the villagers describe the grand occasion of selling mock questions at the foot of Nanshan, didn't know that his disciples were stopping him again, and he didn't cause trouble for the first time, but caught a big fish!