Zhang Lang sat behind the bookcase, one hand still supporting his head, still asleep, there was still an official document in front of him, and there was an oil lamp on the desk, and the lamp was beating gently, illuminating the study room flickering.

Dong Ying, who was dressed in an armor cloak, came in from outside with a sword. Seeing that Zhang Lang had fallen asleep, he couldn't bear to wake him up, turned around and prepared to leave.

"Warbler." Zhang Lang called.

Dong Ying stood up, hugged her fists and said, "Big brother, I thought you were still asleep." ”

Zhang Lang raised his head and said with a smile: "I took a nap." He twisted his neck, stretched, looked at the sky outside, and asked, "What time is it?" Dong Ying said: "It's already the second watch." Big brother, someone came out there and wanted to see you. ”

Zhang Lang was a little surprised, "It's so late, who is it?" ”

"The person who came claimed to be Ma Bufang of the Fufeng Horse family."

Zhang Lang showed a look of surprise, "Is it him?" Hehe, that's so unexpected! Invite him in. Dong Ying said yes, left the study, and led Ma Bufang in after a while. Ma Bufang was wearing a white simple gown with a scarf wrapped around his head, and he also had the demeanor of a scribe.

As soon as Ma Bufang saw Zhang Lang, he quickly knelt down and bowed: "Xiaomin Ma Bufang greets His Excellency the General!" ”

Zhang Lang smiled: "Mr. Ma doesn't have to be polite, get up and speak." ”

"General Xie." Ma Bufang stood up, stood respectfully, and hugged his fist at Zhang Lang, "Xiaomin took the liberty to come and ask the general for forgiveness." ”

Zhang Lang pointed to the position on the right, "Sit down and talk." ”

"General Xie." After walking to the left, he knelt down. At this time, Dong Ying had already returned to Zhang Lang's side and stood with a sword.

Ma Bufang sorted out his thoughts, and hugged his fist at Zhang Lang, "General, Xiaomin's presumptuous visit is really a bit unpleasant, if there is any offense, please forgive the general!" Zhang Lang said with a smile: "If you have something to say, don't have any scruples, I really want to hear your heartfelt words." ”

Ma Bufang straightened his thoughts, hugged his fists and said: "Forgive Xiaomin's words, since the rebellion of the Xichuan Shi clan occurred, Xiaomin and the others have tried to be uneasy, and they are afraid every day, and they don't know when something similar will happen to them." Zhang Lang nodded understandingly, "You have the normal feeling of worrying about people!" However, I can clearly tell you that the matter of Xichuan is not an action to purge the scholars. Although I am dissatisfied with the scholars, the scholars under my rule are the same as the rest of the people, as long as they obey the law, I will not win to protect them, how can I persecute them? I will never break the law without knowing the law! ”

“……。 I believe Mr. Ma has heard about the matter of Xichuan, and it is entirely because they rebelled first, and I had to take action. Of course, in some way, their rebellion actually helped me a lot, and if they hadn't rebelled, I wouldn't have had a chance to confiscate their family wealth, and now the finances will be much tighter. ”

Ma Bufang didn't expect Zhang Lang to be so straightforward, and he didn't know what to say for a while.

Zhang Lang smiled: "I know what you're worried about, I'll give you an answer." I don't really have any prejudice against the scholars, I just hope that the scholars can help me in my cause of dominating the world, not the other way around. The Zhen family and the Cai family are both big names in the scholar clan, don't they cooperate well with me now? The main reason why the nobles and I were at odds was the land issue and the privileges they originally enjoyed. However, the world has changed over time, and the world has changed greatly, how can the scholars keep the old? How much do you gain by clinging to the land and those privileges that have been you? It's better to work with me to open up the four seas and vigorously develop the business industry! The Scholars have a natural advantage, so why not do it? ”

“…… Although the benefits that the Zhen family and the Cai family have obtained now are far greater than before, they are at least not less than before. With more and more land in my hands, there is a lot to be done by industry and commerce! ”

Ma Bufang was very moved, revealing a look of thought.

Zhang Lang leaned there, looking so tidy.

Ma Bufang raised his head, clenched his fists and asked, "The general allows me to do business in various places?" ”

Zhang Lang nodded, "Of course you can, as long as you want." Then he smiled and said: "Now there is a big problem in the scholar class, on the surface, it seems that they don't want to let go of their bodies, but in fact, they feel that the log of eating and drinking by relying on the land is the most relaxed, and they don't want to change." Under my command, the old-fashioned scholars are afraid that they will all be eliminated, and only those who can make the right changes will have a chance to develop. ”

Ma Bufang said excitedly: "The general's words made Xiaomin Huo Ran cheerful!" Xiaomin has always been worried that the general has a prejudice against people like us! Fortunately, Mrs. Xiaomin reminded Xiaomin! ”

Zhang Lang smiled.

Ma Bufang hugged his fists and said: "Xiaomin is willing to donate all the 10,000 acres of fertile land in his hands to show that Xiaomin supports the general's heart." ”

Zhang Lang was happy in his heart and said with a smile: "I will accept Mr. Ma's wishes." But I won't ask you for these good fields in vain, what is the current market price, and I will give you what price, but I can't give you this money immediately, but convert it into the tax payable for your business activities! Ma Bufang stood up and thanked him: "Thank you, General." ”

Zhang Lang smiled, "Mr. Ma has a lot of influence here in Fufeng, I hope you can convince the other scholars to change their ways, this will be a great thing for everyone." Ma Bufang hugged his fists and said: "Xiaomin must do his best." ”

Zhang Lang smiled and nodded.

Ma Bufang suddenly remembered something, and hugged his fist at Zhang Lang and said: "There is something that Xiaomin must report to the general!" ”

"What?"

"Not long ago, Li Ru once came to Xiaomin's house and persuaded Xiaomin to secretly communicate with Cao Cao to be the enemy of the general, but Xiaomin did not agree to him and sent him away."

Zhang Lang and Dong Ying were all shocked, there had been no news of Li Ru for a long time, but they didn't expect him to suddenly appear. Zhang Lang asked, "Where is Li Ru now?" ”

"Xiaomin doesn't know. However, Li Ru came to Xiaomin's house in the evening, and the city gate was closed when he left, so Li Ru must still be in the city. ”

Zhang Lang glanced at Dong Ying, Dong Ying understood, and left immediately. Zhang Lang smiled and said to Ma Bufang: "You have done me a great favor." Ma Bufang said in fear: "This is a matter for the small people. ”

Dong Ying came out of the study and immediately called Ma Yi, the Taishou of Fufeng County, and ordered him to immediately take people to various inns to search for people like you. Ma Yi took the order and hurriedly went down.

Dong Ying returned to the study, saw that Ma Bufang had left, came to Zhang Lang, hugged her fists and said, "I have asked Ma Yi to send someone to search all the inns." Zhang Lang nodded, touched his chin and thought: "I haven't seen my old friend for a long time, but I didn't expect it to suddenly appear!" I wonder if he has something to do with Niu Fu? ”