"How has Mr. Ma been cultivating recently?" As soon as he saw someone coming, Chen Zhi put down the pen and paper in his hand and asked with a smile.

The ink master Ma Shou bowed down and said: "Thanks to the blessing of Taishou, eat well and sleep well, even my old arms and legs can't be stretched, and my back seems to be a little unfavorable recently." ”

This person really looks good, and his spirit looks quite uplifted, not like he has been under house arrest for a long time-

Since this Ma Shou visited Chen Zhi, he, along with his son and nephew, as well as his granddaughter who was suspected of assassinating Chen Zhi before, have been placed under house arrest.

However, this does not mean that they are not in a hurry, on the contrary, these people are uneasy in their hearts, and they don't know what Chen Zhi means.

It stands to reason that from Chen Zhi's words, they can hear the meaning of solicitation, but considering the hostile attitude of Confucianism and scholars towards the Mo family, it is really difficult to say, after all, from ancient times to the present, there are very few people who have become big officials and have a good future by relying on the skills of the Mo family.

Ma Jun, the ancestor of Ma Shou and others, is considered one, but in the end, it was also bad.

What's more, the worries in the hearts of Ma Shou and the others are not groundless, because they did offend Chen Zhi - of course, it was his granddaughter who really offended people, but the affairs of the family were one, not to mention their Mo family.

Of course, in the anxious waiting, there is still some good news, such as Gonghua and Meng Li, the two Mo people who have long set up their chariots and horses and took refuge in Chen Zhi, have visited them during this period and had a brief exchange.

Thinking of this, Ma Shou said: "I waited for the public to talk to them, and they mentioned that they are helping Taishou to build city defense equipment, and from Taishou, I have learned a lot of things." ”

"Oh? What exactly did they say? Chen Zhi showed an interested look, but he couldn't help shaking his head in his heart, knowing that this old man was really cunning, and there were not a few words in his words that could be believed.

Ma Shouze's heart suddenly suddenly, and he changed his words and said: "It's too misunderstood, they don't dare to divulge the secret, they just came to talk to us about the past, the Gong Lost and I are also blood relatives, and they are all ink people, the equipment built by several of them, some of the skills have been improved over the years, and I told them." ”

Chen Zhi knew that this was half false and half true, but he still wanted to hide some things, but he was silent on the surface, nodded and said: "So that's the case, I said, the public transport originally told me that it would take some time to build the equipment, but it was completed ahead of schedule, saying that it was the guidance of others, I think it is Mr. Ma." ”

"I asked him not to say it explicitly," Ma Shou immediately changed to an open and honest expression, "These two children can be valued by Taishou, it is really their creation, they are also honest people, and they are bent on doing work for Taishou, but we have offended Taishou and let them keep it secret, also in order not to implicate them." ”

"What's involved?" Chen Zhi laughed, "Mr. Ma, we celebrities don't say secret words, when I left you, I used the reason that there was a war in the county in the most modern times, this is not a deception to you, even many Luoyang, the south of the family, there are many guards and protection, they dare not rush out of the city at this time, once they fall into the wilderness, meet the cavalry of the Hu people, it is simply not able to run, the recent news about the Hun spies outside the city, you also know." ”

Ma Shou nodded and said yes again and again.

Chen Zhi followed and said: "However, I still have the intention of asking you to help me, and since the public has been losing them for a while, I have gone to see you several times, and I have taken out a few square circle diagrams, saying that it is their family heirloom, and let you guide and improve, which is also what I mean." ”

Ma Shou was still nodding, but when he heard this, his heart moved, he suddenly raised his head, looked at Chen Zhi, and said uncertainly: "Could it be ......?"

"Yes, these square circle diagrams are actually not their family heirlooms, but after I draw them, I will give them to improve, but what they have learned is limited, and there are still omissions in many places, so after asking me, it is up to me to decide to let them take them to you and let you give you guidance, but under my special advice, I didn't explain it thoroughly."

These words, which were almost the same as the excuses Ma Shou had just made, made the atmosphere strange.

As soon as these words came out, Ma Shou's old face immediately showed a look of shame, and he lowered his head directly and whispered: "It turns out that Taishou knows that the old man's nonsense really makes Taishou laugh." ”

Chen Zhi could see that this old man was ashamed on the surface, but although his expression was ashamed, his eyes were very clear, and it was likely that even this statement was a joke.

So he simply said: "Presumably those furnace diagrams, old gentleman, you have already seen it, and also gave a lot of suggestions, after they came back, they all said that these suggestions are precious, directly let the furnace that has not yet been built, to a higher level, and said that there are a lot of things in it, and the old gentleman you have discussed for a long time, presumably my pictures, also inspired you, right?" ”

Ma Shou nodded slowly, and said sincerely: "Those furnace drawings seem to be similar to the past, but some improvements in the site selection and vertical furnace are really eye-opening, seemingly simple changes, it seems that anyone can think of it, but it is like a layer of window paper, if no one to pierce it, then no one will ever be able to think of it." These words, he is indeed a heartfelt remark, immersed in the way of the creation of institutions for almost a lifetime, this old man in the face of things in this field, is indeed sincere.

As he spoke, he couldn't help but praise Chen Zhi: "Taishou, you just said that these are all from your pen, I can think of this, it seems that Taishou has really studied the way of the Mo family very deeply!" ”

Chen Zhihan said with a smile: "Then in this case, you should also know that no matter where this thing is placed, it is enough to be heirloom, and it is a treasure that can hold down the inheritance, do you think you look at it like this?" I'll let you go so easily? ”

Ma Shou was stunned for a moment, then smiled bitterly, nodded and said: "The old man understands, but Taishou really took great pains to recruit us, not to mention it, just say that those few square circle diagrams, for us and other ink people, it is priceless!" ”

"Any drawing, when put on paper, has no value," Chen Zhi shook his head, "Although I can draw it, but at most it is out of imagination, whether it can run in reality is the key, but unfortunately I don't have anyone who is good at this, this kind of thing can only be made, used, and produced, can really have value......"

In fact, Chen Zhi's subordinates really have design talent, it can almost be said that there is no one, although Gonghua and Meng Li are ink masters, but they belong to the type that is good at reading books and innovative design.

Of course, if the blueprint that Chen Zhi got from the lottery holder is used, he can smooth out the contradictions between the logic and the actual operation, but Chen Zhi is not sure how long it will take to draw such a lottery again and prepare to use it in more important places.

Come to think of it, bringing in new design talent has become a problem on the table.

Chen Zhi's gaze was naturally focused on Ma Shou and others, and he arranged for Gong Yi and others to inquire in the past, which was actually to test Ma Shou's level.

The results were quite satisfactory.

Thinking so, he made it clear that he had a condition: "If you are willing to help, I will treat each other with courtesy, and I will not be stingy in money and rewards, and I will definitely satisfy the old gentleman, if you are unwilling, after this battle, as long as you hand over the square circle map of the same value, then Chen will also let you go, how about it?" ”

Ma Shou lowered his head and thought about it, and when he raised his head again, he mentioned a question: "Judging from the diagram taken by the public transport, didn't Taishou Mo first build a furnace for smelting?" ”

"Not bad." Chen Zhi nodded, "What does the old gentleman have to teach me?" ”

Ma Shou stroked his beard and said, "My son and nephew have some understanding of the way of smelting, and they have also built furnaces in the past, and they were invited to Jiangzuo to make a smelting furnace for the king of Jiangdu. ”

Chen Zhi heard the other party's plan from these words, and said with a smile: "Oh? And this thing, with the help of these two, it is like a tiger with wings. ”

Ma Shou also laughed, and said modestly: "They still have a lot to learn, and the furnace painted by Taishou is also of great help to them......" Saying, he seemed to think of something, and the words changed, "Taishou rest assured, I am a writer, I know the severity, tomorrow at midnight, please Taishou set up a banquet, I will wait, and declare during the banquet to keep this drawing a secret, and never spread it." ”

Chen Zhi narrowed his eyes, then nodded.

He had seen this habit of the ink man in books, and knew that the ink man had developed to the present, and he had the habit of repeating promises, such as the other branch of the Mo family, the ranger, there were often many promises circulating, and there were many good stories.

"In that case, then I will let people prepare today, and also see the casting skills praised by the king of Jiangdu."

After sending Ma Shou away and ordering people to reduce the manpower under house arrest, Chen Zhi called Gong Zhihua and others, and instructed Chen Zi to do some things.

That Ma Shou is an old drama bone, he has seen a lot, his life experience is extraordinarily commanding, and the means of making friends with others, I don't know where he is higher than others, of course Chen Zhi will not believe the other party based on these words alone, so he must be prepared.

When everything was done, he returned to the table to deal with official business, but he was distracted, paying attention to Murong Thorn City, which had already changed on Wang Jun's side, but he was suddenly stunned, and then showed a look of surprise.

"I didn't expect that at this juncture, there will be waves again in the capital, the emperor and their return to Luoyang, I don't know how much change it will bring to the city, but the plan about me, about the attribution of the position of the assassin in Youzhou, is it about to surface? But then again, it depends on what Zhang Ying's intentions are, and how attached the king of Jiangdu is to power. ”