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When he woke up, most of Lou Ji's ambition and fighting spirit disappeared, and he began to doubt whether the whole plan could be realized, but fortunately, Ma and Guo did not urge, and he did not have to worry.

As soon as the Mid-Autumn Festival passed, the hall suddenly became busy, and no one knew why, Donggong actually became interested in these students who did not enter the "righteous path", and invited them to go to Qianzi Lake to gather ten days later, and also came up with a topic that asked everyone to write an article that was useful to the world, and the East Palace would evaluate the top three, and the first three would be honored and go directly to the prince to state their intentions.

The crown prince is just seven years old, and it is estimated that he can't read the article, but this is not important, if he can obtain the common sense of the officials of the East Palace, it is tantamount to getting an ascending channel, and it is worth waiting for as long as he wants.

Wenren pedants have also been lazy recently, taking the opportunity to give students a vacation and steal a few days of leisure by themselves.

Lou Ji didn't go home, stayed in the library to write articles, he already had an idea in his heart, and he wrote a draft in a flash, planning to polish it again in two days, and then he could hand it in.

When he turned around, he saw a smiling face.

"Lou Gongzi's article...... It's really well written. Zhou Lu praised.

"Passing the prize." Lou Ji stood up and blocked the paper with the ink not drying, only to find that the other students had left, leaving only him and Zhou Lu.

Zhou Lu was very uninteresting, and tried to bypass the building, "Let me take a look at your article, and let's discuss it." ”

Standing still, Zhou Lu looked at it for a while, "Use ...... People...... At that time, well, good topic ......" The more you read, the more laborious it became, Zhou Lu shrank his head back, took two steps back, and said with a smile: "Lou Gongzi, it's not me talking nonsense, what's the use of you writing this article?" ”

Lou Ji is imprisoned, no matter how good the article is, it is useless, he doesn't need to be reminded by others, he has never forgotten this matter, he turned around to collect the draft and pen and ink, "As a minister, he only wants to be exhausted, worthy of his heart, and does not ask whether it is useful or useless." ”

"Hehe, when I say this to my face...... You should write these sentences in the article, Donggong must like it. ”

The building was cleaned up, the bookcase was picked up, and the words were taken to leave.

Zhou Lu refused to give way, and the smile on his face became even more flattering, "Lou Gongzi, don't go, your article has been written, and you are idle, so it's better to drink together, I have a jar of good wine just sent from Fanbang at home, let's cook wine and discuss the article, wouldn't it be wonderful." ”

Lou Ji was bullied by Zhou Lu when he was a child, but now he is not afraid of him, "I'm not interested, I have other things to do." ”

Zhou Lu saw that he couldn't please him, so he said directly: "I want to buy your article, you can make a price." ”

"Go find someone else."

Zhou Lu shook his head and said with a smile: "It must be you, among us people, you and Ma Wei's articles are the best, and people never praise people, but when you read your articles, you often nod your head, and everyone sees it." ”

"Then you go to Mavi."

"Hehe, Ma Wei's eyes are above the top, he always thinks he is the emperor of the Liang Kingdom, he is not easy to deal with, not as easy-going as Lou Gongzi......"

The "easy-going" building dodged around Zhou Lu and strode out of the school, no matter how he shouted from behind, he refused to look back.

There is no one at home, the building foundation took out the draft, re-polished, it feels good, I believe that in the East Palace evaluation ten days later, this article will inevitably rank first-class, as for whether he can see the prince, whether he can bring good luck in the officialdom, he doesn't care, this is one of his principles: there is no ambiguity when writing articles.

Early the next morning, Ma Wei sent someone to invite him, and specially reminded Lou Ji to bring the article with him.

"Cooking wine on articles" is such a thing to pick people, Lou Ji happily went, as soon as he arrived in Mafu, he immediately exchanged articles to read.

"Distinguishing loyalty and treachery, respecting and humbling, rewarding and punishing, deposing and dethroned, and being far away, Brother Ma is really bold enough, and these five rules and regulations directly point to the shortcomings of this dynasty." Lou Ji praised, not so confident in his article.

Ma Wei smiled indifferently: "It's all clichés, this dynasty and the previous dynasty, which dynasty did not have these drawbacks?" It's my brother's article - do you really want to hand it in like this? ”

"Of course, 'using the people with time' is more cliché, nothing excessive, right?"

"Haha, for another dynasty, for another son of heaven, the article of the younger brother is not too much, I still want to say that it is old, but in this dynasty, it is too bold. When today's son is so happy, the war is endless, the construction is non-stop, and the dispatch is endless, and I don't like to listen to the words 'use the people to time'. The younger brother should still remember that last year, an official was demoted because he wrote a few words of 'sympathy for the people' in the recital, and the emperor was not relieved, and sent people to beat him dozens of sticks afterwards. ”

"Lord Shi Luo? I remember, but I don't have an official position, and the East Palace is not the emperor, and - the more some things remain in my heart, the more worthless they become. ”

Ma Wei put away his smile, "That's why we can't accept imprisonment, it's not that the ministers are not loyal to the king, but the king doesn't need to be a minister, not to mention that we are not the courtiers of the Tiancheng Dynasty, and there is nowhere to carry forward the ambition - has the younger brother thought about it?" ”

Lou Ji nodded, "Guo Shifeng...... Is it credible? ”

"I've known him for many years and can vouch for him. Brother Guo was born in a poor family and had lofty ambitions, but unfortunately the court did not love talents, so he was cornered. ”

"Okay, but I don't know when I'll be able to get close to Lou Zhongjun."

"Understood, this kind of thing can't be rushed."

"And—" Lou Ji thought it was important, "don't add any more people." ”

"Don't worry, it's just the three of us...... No, there is also a heroic man who fights swords, and when the time comes, I will introduce him to my brother. ”

The two chatted for a while, and Ma Wei turned around and took out a package from the cabinet, put it on the table and opened it, revealing the gold and silver jewelry inside, and smiled without saying a word.

Lou Ji was a little confused, "Brother Ma, is this trying to buy me?" It seems like...... Not enough. ”

Compared to the danger of stabbing the driver, this treasure is indeed very small.

Ma Wei smiled: "You and I are a gentleman's friend, what matters is love and righteousness and a ball of ambition in the chest, when have you talked about these things outside the body?" This matter is leaked, you and I cannot be saved, if this matter is completed, it will have its own glory and wealth. This little thing is for the younger brother to use to deal with the people in the General's Mansion. ”

Although he is the son of a general, Lou Ji has no status in the family, and if he wants to get close to his brother Lou Hard, he does need gold and silver to open the way.

Lou Ji was silent, and Ma Wei explained: "This is not my money and Brother Guo's, we are both poor, this is a small gift from King Guangling." ”

"That's what I'm worried about, King Guangling......"

"Brother Guangling is not optimistic?" Ma Wei smiled and tied the package, "Corporal Lixian, King of Guangling, everyone expects it, when the first emperor was alive, he repeatedly moved the idea of changing the prince, but the ministers insisted on passing on the son but not the younger brother, so that the son of today ascended the throne." Over the years, King Guangling was deeply suspicious and had to go out to Jiangdong. Now there are 100,000 elite soldiers under his command, and if you raise your arms, great things will be done. ”

Lou Ji shook his head slowly, "The Son of Heaven has been jealous of King Guangling for so long, and he will not be unguarded. ”

"That's why I have to stab the driver once, respond inside and outside. Brother don't worry, you just need to find out the whereabouts of the Son of Heaven, you don't need to come forward for other things, in case of failure, I will try not to implicate you. ”

Lou Ji Zhengse said: "If I had any cowardice, I would have reported to the official a long time ago, and Brother Ma was afraid that he would have been tortured in prison at this time." It takes courage to succeed, and cowardice to do things, and if you don't want to be clear in advance, you will lose when the opportunity comes. ”

"I know I'm not a cowardly person." Ma Wei bowed his hand and apologized, "Otherwise, I wouldn't have dragged my brother into the water." Please rest assured, Guo Shifeng and King Guangling, I will take care of it. ”

Lou Ji thought for a while and pushed the package back, "I don't need it yet." ”

Ma Wei didn't insist, "Put it here, and the younger brother can take it as he wants." This matter - is it a foregone conclusion? ”

"Wait, if I can successfully approach the general of the Chinese army, this matter will be settled, if it is fruitless, I can't help, please Brother Ma find another master."

"Although the world is big, it is difficult to find a confidant, and without the participation of my brother, I will also quit and let Guo Shifeng find another assassin for King Guangling."

After eating, Lou Ji said goodbye, and Ma Wei couldn't help but say when he saw him off: "Brother Ji's article...... Don't get in trouble, especially at times like these. ”

Lou Ji smiled and didn't give an answer, for him, the things he recognized rarely changed, and because of this, he didn't have many friends around him, and he had little contact with his relatives at home.

Today, there are people who insist on "associating" with him.

Zhou Lu took two servants to visit, and he had been waiting for a long time, and the old servant of the Lou family recognized this Zhou Gongzi, so he welcomed him into the door, brought tea and water, and waited quite thoughtfully.

Lou Ji was surprised, "Why are you here?" ”

Zhou Lu got up to greet him, as if this was his home, and said with a smile: "My classmates have been visiting your mansion for the first time, and I don't wonder if I have a young man." ”

Lou Ji ordered the old servant to boil water, put down the bookcase, and said, "My article will not be given to anyone." ”

"It's not 'sending', it's 'selling', and lo and behold, I brought all the money." Zhou Lu pointed to a plate on the table, on which the copper coins were stacked high, like a small mountain.

Lou Ji was furious in his heart, and was about to take someone away with money, when he suddenly changed his mind, "You really want my article?" ”

Zhou Lu was overjoyed and immediately said: "Yes, if Lou Gongzi thinks that the money is not enough, I will add it." ”

"How did you recognize my article?"

"Didn't I say earlier, among those of us, your article is the best. Several scholars in the museum once commented together, saying that among the students over the years, Lou Gongzi, Ma Gongzi, and Guo Shifeng, who has left the museum, are the most excellent and can be called the 'three masters'. It's a pity that the times are not good, and it is difficult for all three of them to get ahead, so I want to ......"

Zhou Lu said casually, but Lou Ji was shocked in his heart, the so-called "three masters" of the scholars turned out to be the three people who conspired to assassinate them.

The building took out the manuscript and said, "Take it." ”

Zhou Lu immediately received it in his hand, and his face lit up with excitement, "Lou Gongzi is righteous enough, you accept the money, and you will be short of money to spend in the future, even if you open your mouth." ”

Lou Ji shook his head, "You can take the money too." ”

Zhou Lu was puzzled, "I don't want money...... What do you want? ”

"Nothing, I just want my article to be treated fairly."

Zhou Lu frowned and thought for a while, and suddenly realized, "Haha, don't worry, Lou Gongzi, as long as you sign my name, this article will be first-class." There's nothing to say, I have made a friend of yours, and when I soar, I will not forget this friendship. As for the money......"

"If you don't take it, I'll throw it out."

"Since Mr. Lou said so." Zhou Lu put the manuscript in his arms, called the servant to come in, picked up a plate of copper coins, and said to the building: "Let's drink a few cups together." ”

"I'm not in the mood today. Zhou Gongzi walked slowly. ”

Zhou Lu had already got the manuscript and had no intention of staying, so he said with a smile: "Then another day, farewell." ”

Lou Ji sat at home, wanting to conceive another article, slowly his thoughts shifted, and he really came up with a way to get close to the third brother Lou hard, but it was a little risky.

"Life is ...... alive," murmured Lou Ji, feeling that nothing would be more risky than the stabbing itself.