Early the next morning, many people gathered on Suzaku Street.

Many of these people may not know how to read, but they still came in high spirits after hearing that there was a debate in front of Suzaku Street and the Imperial Palace today.

Gossip is human nature, whether you understand it or not, you want to have a good time.

Time was slow, and after the hour, a group of scholars, Qin Tian, and Ma Zhou stopped in front of the palace gate.

The two sides glanced at each other, and one of the elected scholars asked, "How do you want to debate?" ”

Qin Tiandao: "Simple, in order to prevent you from saying that we are cheating, you say a topic to debate, and Ma Zhou will debate how he wants." ”

"What a big breath, since that's the case, then I'll have one first, let's debate what is a loyal king?"

The soldier who stood up was thin, but his lips were a little thick, and at first glance he looked a bit like the kind of person with a clever tongue.

After he said the topic of Zhongjun's debate, Ma Zhou was not afraid to stand up and said: "Yes, I'll listen to you first." ”

The scholar smiled lightly and said: "In my opinion, loyalty to the monarch means absolute loyalty to the monarch, only in this way can the decrees be better issued, and everything in the country can run better......

This scholar muttered a lot, and his idea of loyalty to the monarch was very simple, that is, they listened to whatever the Son of Heaven said, so that there would be no inconsistency in government decrees, and many things could be implemented well.

Moreover, in this way, the country will be more stable, and there will be no rebellion, otherwise no one will listen to the Son of Heaven and be so loyal to the king, so wouldn't the world be chaotic?

After Shizi finished speaking, he was recognized by many people, which made him a little proud, and after he finished speaking, he looked at Ma Zhou and said, "It's your turn now." ”

Ma Zhou smiled lightly and said: "In my opinion, loyalty to the monarch is a good thing, but you can't be foolish and loyal, like you just said, it is foolish loyalty, loyalty, not what the monarch says, if some of the monarch's policies are wrong, do we have to obey?" At this time, as a loyal minister, you should stand up and point out these mistakes, so as to avoid unnecessary trouble, just blindly obey, not called loyalty, but flattery......"

As soon as Ma said this, even the ordinary people who had not read the book couldn't help but applaud.

They haven't read a book, but that doesn't mean they don't understand some truths.

It's obviously wrong, and you still listen, so how can it work?

The two sides were arguing back and forth, and the entire palace was bustling in front of the gate, and all kinds of noise dispersed from time to time, which was very loud.

Li Shimin was reviewing the folds in the side hall, and suddenly heard various voices outside the palace, and couldn't help frowning: "What's going on outside?" ”

"His Royal Highness the Prince, those scholars ......"

As soon as he heard those scholars, Li Shimin immediately snorted: "What, do those scholars still want to make trouble with the imperial court?" ”

"His Royal Highness the Prince, they are not looking for trouble with the court, they are making trouble with Ma Zhou."

"Ma Zhou?" This name Li Shimin is a little familiar, but he can't remember seeing it there for a while.

"Yes, he is a teacher in Qinjia Village, and he was close to Guozijian yesterday, and those who didn't get into the exam suspected that Ma Zhou had gone through the back door, so I want to have a debate with him to prove Ma Zhou's ability."

Hearing this, Li Shimin was stunned for a moment, he didn't expect Ma Zhou to be Qin Tian's person.

"Go and find Ma Zhou's scroll."

The eunuch hurriedly responded, and brought Ma Zhou's scroll after a while, Li Shimin didn't read it very carefully yesterday, but after reading it today, he couldn't help but be surprised.

"Talents, talents who govern the country."

Ma Zhou's policy question is very well written, and it makes sense to analyze how to govern Datang and some problems existing in Datang.

"Talent, really talent, what is Ma Zhou discussing with Shizi now."

"Loyalty."

"Oh, Zhongjun?" Li Shimin was a little curious, he wanted to know how Ma Zhou was loyal to the king, so he asked the eunuch to ask him to talk to him, Li Shimin heard Ma Zhou's remarks, his face turned slightly pale.

In fact, what the scholar said, he prefers it, because what he says, the people below will do something, which makes him feel that this son of heaven should be enjoyable, if he says one, some people will object, then what is the meaning of this son of heaven to do?

However, after listening, Li Shimin still felt that Ma Zhou said better.

If the Son of Heaven makes a mistake and no one corrects it, it will be a disaster for the people under the rule of the Son of Heaven.

Since ancient times, true loyal ministers are people who dare to speak against them.

Li Shimin knows this, although it is not good, but this is the most correct.

"Go down, and I'll report the results of their debate later."

Ma Zhou, he remembered, if Ma Zhou couldn't debate those people, he would make an exception to transfer Ma Zhou to the Guozijian, and when the time is right, he will directly let him be an official, today's Datang needs such a talent too much.

The debate on Suzaku Street and in front of the Imperial Palace continued until almost noon.

Ma Zhou was a little tongue-warping, and at the end of the debate, his mouth was already a little dry, and his voice was a little hoarse.

It was a very uncomfortable feeling, as if there were a thousand words of ants crawling up the throat.

Fortunately, he won.

Those scholars' faces were a little ugly at this time, they didn't expect that there were so many of them, and they couldn't debate Ma Zhou alone, and these debate questions were all made by them.

They felt very embarrassed, of course, what made them feel even more embarrassed was that in fact, after debating two or three debates, when Ma Zhou won one victory after another, they had already determined that Ma Zhou had real talent and learning, and he was admitted to the Guozijian with his own ability.

But they were still not convinced, so they thought about the idea of taking advantage of the crowd and dragging down Ma Zhou, and continued to debate with Ma Zhou.

This practice is shameless and is pointed at by the people around you.

"Admire, I admit defeat and say goodbye."

Seeing Ma Zhou's appearance, finally, a person with a little conscience in his heart stood up and admitted defeat, and one person admitted defeat, and everyone else also admitted defeat.

The group of scholars quickly dispersed, Ma Zhou showed a light smile, Qin Tian patted him on the shoulder, this battle was fought beautifully, presumably, Li Shimin at this time already knew everything in the palace.

In the palace, Li Shimin was about to go to dinner, and the little eunuch he had sent out before hurriedly ran over.

"His Royal Highness the Prince, there is a result......

"Oh, did Ma Zhou win?"

"Win, win, this debate is really exciting, it's unprecedented......" The little eunuch muttered, and Li Shimin touched his chin.

"Prince Ben still underestimated him."

(End of chapter)