Bole Chang He, who is Ma Zhou in the official history, is serving as a Zhonglang general at this time. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info this master did two famous things in history, the first was to guard the Xuanwu Gate during the Xuanwu Gate Incident, and the second was to recommend Ma Zhou to Li Shimin.

Now that he has met Luo Yan, Luo Yan has to say sorry to Chang He. While drinking, the three of them talked about state affairs. Luo Yan intended to guide the topic to government affairs, and Cui Dunli saw this, and he was also quite cooperative. From the Weishui Alliance in the first month of the month to the recent famine in Guanzhong, Luo Yan asked carefully, and Ma Zhou also answered in detail.

Based on his personal experience in the past six months, Luo Yan gave a high evaluation to Ma Zhou's answer. If he didn't have the assistance of the system, plus his broader knowledge and boldness in later life, I am afraid that he would be far worse than Ma Zhou. It was Cui Dunli, who was cooperating with Luo Yan on the side, who was also impressed by Ma Zhou at this time.

Seeing that the three of them chatted more and more speculatively, the wine was also poured into their mouths. It wasn't until all the jars of wine on the table had been drunk, and an hour was almost over, that the three of them gave up.

After all, he and Cui Dunli have official business, and after resting for such a long time, they have to rush to stay with people. Therefore, he no longer said to Ma Zhouduo that he wanted to come to the pen and paper in the store, Luo Yan wrote:

"Bozhou Ma Zhou, the world is called mediocre, how absurd. Those who have heard that horses have traveled thousands of miles, one food or one stone. Horse eaters don't know what they can do. Although the horse has thousands of miles to eat, it is not enough to eat, so it is not beautiful. Ann begged for a thousand miles.

Ma Zhouqi is a person, who talks strangely and is talented. He is quite insightful in government affairs, and with a little training, he should have the temperament of a slaughterer. However, there is no talent to serve the country, and there is no way to serve the country. It is a good horse for thousands of miles and is not known. In the name of the rest, it is strongly recommended before the saint. I hope that Your Majesty will take on a heavy responsibility with your knowledge and discernment. Minister, Luo Yan nodded his head. ”

After writing, he stamped his personal seal, then put it in an envelope and sealed it with fire paint. After handing it over to Ma Zhou, he said: "I can't stay for a long time because of my position." There is a letter of recommendation today, and I also ask Brother Ma to go to the Ministry of Officials and hand it over to the eldest grandson Shangshu, or find Du Shangshu in the Ministry of War, I think I will be able to help Brother Ma at that time. ”

"In addition, if Brother Ma has nowhere to live in Chang'an, he can also go to my mansion. There is a jade talisman as a token. In Ma Zhou's grateful eyes, Luo Yan and Cui Dunli left the tavern.

On the way, Cui Dunli asked suspiciously: "I didn't expect Brother Luo to have such courage to recommend him directly to His Majesty." When Luo Yan was writing, he was sitting in a position where he could read all the content clearly, unlike Ma Zhou, who only knew that it was a letter of recommendation.

I only heard Luo Yan say with a smile: "Even if you recommend it to those scholars, what kind of official position can you give to such good talents." In the end, it was just a few years of waste. With the courage of His Majesty, when the time comes, with a big stroke of the pen, perhaps with Brother Ma's talent, the official position will not be inferior to ours. If it spreads, it will not be a beautiful thing. ”

Cui Dunli said helplessly: "Seriously, Luo Sima, among these people I have seen, you dare to be so bold." But perhaps because of this, His Majesty values you more. ”

Hearing this, Luo Yan just smiled and didn't talk more. Where would Cui Dunli know that Ma Zhou was tired of being an official and went to Zhongshu Ling, such a high position is not outstanding, just because Ma Zhou is a poor family, how can he squeeze up.

As soon as this matter was over, a group of people continued their uneventful journey. From Chang'an to Taiyuan Mansion, and then from Taiyuan Mansion to Youzhou. The road that could be reached in ten days by fast horses was dragged down by materials, and it took a whole month to arrive.

As early as when there was still a day's journey from Youzhou, Cui Dunli sent a messenger. In order to announce the decree the next day, and in order to prepare the officials in Youzhou, although it was still early, the group still stayed at the post station outside Youzhou City. It is also just right to be able to bathe and change clothes and wash the dust along the way.

Early the next morning, Luo Yan and Cui Dunli rushed to the city with people.

I don't want Wang Junkuo to wait in front of the city gate early with the officials, and when the people arrived at the city, the incense case had already been set up, and they were waiting for Cui Dunli to announce the decree.

Seeing this, Cui Dunli signaled to stop, dismounted and walked forward.

"Cui She people, I haven't seen you for a year, and you are still so heroic, which is gratifying." Although Wang Junkuo is a second-class official, he still has to praise a close minister like Cui Dunli. Beijing officials are better than foreign officials, and these Chinese scholars revolve around Li Shimin every day, and if they can build a good relationship, they must not be missed.

Cui Dunli also hugged his fists and said with a smile: "I still have to thank the governor for saving his life." This time, I must have a drink with the governor to express my heart. ”

Hearing Cui Dunli's words, Wang Junkuo smiled even more happily, and said repeatedly: "That's the best." ”

After recounting the past, Cui Dunli said with a straight face: "It's not too early, since the governor has set up the incense case here, you might as well wait for Dunli to announce his will, and then talk to the governor in detail about entering the city." I don't know what the governor wants? ”

Seeing that the people behind him were still waiting, Wang Junkuo was also quite interested, and replied: "What Cui Sheren said is, I will wait for this to pass." "The reading of the decree is nothing more than a detailed repetition of the message previously reported by the messenger, and when it is finished, he bows and receives the decree. asked people to remove the incense case, and Wang Junkuo led Cui Dunli into the city.

Luo Yan kept looking at Wang Junkuo when he saw him. In the future, he will work under his hands, and the things that Li Shimin ordered are related to him.

It is very different from what Luo Yanzhong imagined, there is no full beard, thick eyebrows and big eyes. If you talk about it, it is much more handsome than Wei Chi Jingde and Cheng Zhijie. He has a sword-eyed eyebrow, a towering nose, and two whiskers on his lips. If it weren't for the dark face, it would be the same as that of an ordinary scribe.

However, after all, Wang Junkuo is in charge of military and political affairs in Youzhou as a military general, but he is wearing a military uniform at this time. For a while, with that complexion, it was a little more heroic.

Seeing Wang Junkuo's appearance, Luo Yan also nodded. Although you can't judge people by their appearance, if you don't know the background of their people, at least the impression left by this first meeting is quite good.

When I drove the horse over, I happened to meet Li Xuandao. As the governor of Youzhou, he is now also the second-in-command of Youzhou. Luo Yan, who saw him at this time, came over and shouted with a smile: "I didn't expect this Sima vacancy to come before letting him in." His Majesty's actions were truly unexpected. ”

When he met an old acquaintance, Luo Yan was also very happy. He bowed his hand and said: "I haven't seen you for half a year, my junior has come a circle, and I have to work hard under Li Changshi." Time is also fate. "I seem to have a lot of bitterness and hatred, but I was familiar with Li Xuandao when I was a pen clerk before, and I gradually got used to joking. Now that they meet again, they can't help but start burying Li Xuandao.

"If you're as lazy as you were then, I can't hide it for you. I think Your Majesty must have brought you here because you were lazy in your work, so you were transferred to work hard. Li Xuandao naturally did not show weakness, and laughed at Luo Yan's lazy temperament.

Luo Yan pretended to be surprised: "You all know this, did you ask Your Majesty to send me." Li Changshi, you have hurt me. It was not easy for me to get the affairs of the county sorted out when I was a county magistrate, and because of you, I came to this unfamiliar place. For such a sin, you have to invite me to eat ten or eight meals of good wine and good food to dispel my resentment. ”

Seeing that Luo Yan took the opportunity to blackmail himself, Li Xuandao said angrily: "Your Majesty acts, which I can control." Don't take the opportunity to slander me, you boy. If you want to eat and drink, you can eat and drink raw at the reception banquet. Why bother looking for good in me. ”

Hearing Li Xuandao say this, Luo Yan said with a smile: "Although Your Majesty has his own reasons for employing people. But now that I have come to Youzhou for the first time, you are the host and I am the guest, if you don't want to entertain yourself, how can it be hospitality. ”

Seeing that what Luo Yan said was getting more and more outrageous, Li Xuandao said helplessly: "Okay, okay, I know I can't talk about you." Northland is not good for others, there is a lot of beef and mutton. I want to let you eat a big meal when the time comes, just enough to gag your mouth. ”

After a little teasing, the two no longer felt strange. Therefore, the two horses went side by side, and unknowingly came to the Youzhou Governor's Mansion.

As a famous state in the north, the seat of the Youzhou Governor's Office was located in Jixian County (now the southwest urban area of Sijiu City). The Governor's Mansion, which has been in operation for many years, can be said to be the most magnificent building in Youzhou City. The ten-meter-wide gate is enough to meet the prince's regulations in the capital. A pair of stone lions at the door, about two or three meters high, are majestic.

On both sides of the gates of the Governor's Mansion stood guards, spears in hand and bright armor. When the sun shines on the body, the reflected light can be seen from afar. Luo Yan has been in Beijing for several years, and he has never seen such a scene. When I came to the door, I couldn't help but praise: "Grandeur! ”

Hearing Luo Yan's praise, several officials around Luo Yan looked proud, but their eyes at him changed, as if they were looking at a dirt bun. Although he didn't understand the meaning in his eyes, based on the faces of these officials, Luo Yan also understood eight or nine points in his heart.

For a while, I had an indescribable feeling in my heart, I didn't expect that I would be despised like this one day, this world really has some meaning of heavenly cycles.

Seeing Luo Yan's embarrassed face, Li Xuandao couldn't help but smile and said, "There has never been a Beijing official like you, who has been looked at by officials in Youzhou with such eyes." Hahaha, you're a wonderful kid, really. This was obviously the meaning of schadenfreude, but Luo Yan couldn't get angry. No way, who let the family tell the truth.

Now, Luo Yan can only admit it. Whoever lets himself can't keep his mouth shut, will it soon be a governor's mansion? Taiji Palace is so big, even the harem has been around several times ago, how did you get to Youzhou, but it looks like this.

And looking at the current situation, the black pot that embarrassed the Beijing official was determined by himself. (To be continued.) )