The Ma family is in Yicheng County, which is equivalent to the Kuai family in Xiangyang County, or equivalent to the Cai family's status in Jingzhou. In Yicheng County, the Ma family is the Optimus Pillar, and if you stomp your feet, the entire Yicheng County will tremble.

However, the Ma family's residence is simple and quaint.

The house is very large, there are no expensive decorations, but it is full of green trees, flowers and plants, and the scenery is pleasant, and it is very comfortable.

Judging from the residence, the Ma family is not luxurious.

Liu Xiu and Pang were pedestrians and went straight into the hall of the Ma family.

In the hall, there were already a lot of people waiting.

In addition to March's five sons, the main figures of the Ma family also arrived. Liu Xiu swept around and did not find the existence of Ma Fang, thinking that it was because of Pang Tong's matter, and Ma Fang was not allowed to participate.

The guest and the host sat down, and Ma Qi arched his hand and said: "Xiu Gongzi has come from afar, and he has worked hard all the way, come, let's pay tribute to Xiu Gongzi together." ”

The people of the Ma family picked up the wine bottles one after another and toasted Liu Xiu.

Liu Xiu naturally didn't take the initiative to mention things, and said with a smile: "I passed through Yicheng County, but I got the warm hospitality of Ma Gong, I toast Ma Gong with a glass of wine, thank Ma Gong." Ladies and gentlemen, please!"

When Ma Qi heard this, he drank as he was told.

Most of the conversations between the two sides were March telling Liu Xiu's brilliant deeds.

Liu Xiu sat precariously and humbled himself again and again.

The people of the Ma family echoed and praised Liu Xiu as a young hero. Liu Xiu naturally won't take such a thing lightly. If the Ma family has nothing to do, it is impossible to take the initiative to invite him to the mansion as a guest, there must be something to discuss.

It's just a matter of who has the patience to persevere to the end.

At the banquet, the glasses were crossed, and the drinking was continuous, the wine was over three rounds, and the dishes were over five flavors, and the atmosphere was more lively.

At the same time, there are singers dancing.

The atmosphere created by the Ma family is very cheerful.

When Liu Xiu kept drinking, Pang Tong did not refuse to come, and drank happily. Kuai Qi sat behind Liu Xiu, but he took a sip of wine from time to time and always remained sober, and Deng Zhan was even more serious, not dripping with wine, just eating vegetables. As Liu Xiu's guard, Deng Zhan must not drink alcohol, otherwise it will be easy to have an accident once he encounters something.

The banquet lasted until late at night, when it was completely over.

Everyone dispersed, and Liu Xiu and the others were placed in a quiet courtyard. Deng Zhan arranged for Yue Shan, Qiu Bao and others to be on guard, and he was also cheering up and keeping vigil cautiously.

In this matter, Pang Tong and Deng Ai have already rested.

Liu Xiu and Kuai Qi were still awake, and the two sat opposite each other in the room.

There was admiration in Kuaiqi's eyes, and he praised: "Childe's response at night is very correct. In short, no matter how the Ma family touts, they can't take the initiative to ask the other party what their purpose is. ”

Liu Xiu is less than twenty years old, but Liu Xiu's methods of handling things are also admired by Kuai Qi.

At the banquet in the evening, Kuai Qi couldn't remember how much wine Liu Xiu drank, but Liu Xiu was calm and calm now, and he didn't feel drunk at all. Moreover, Liu Xiu and the people of the Ma family drank alcohol and spoke without leakage, which was very reasonable.

Such a wrist is very powerful.

The more Kuai Qi gets along with Liu Xiu, the more he feels that Liu Xiu is not simple, and he feels that Kuai Liang and Kuai Yue's choice is correct.

Liu Xiu said: "Ma Qi is looking for me, there must be something. But in the evening, they did not take the initiative to mention it, and early tomorrow morning, we will have to go south again. Tonight, March is bound to come. ”

"Knock! knock!"

There was a knock on the door, which rang out outside the room.

Liu Xiu's face showed a touch of joy and asked, "Who?"

Deng Zhan replied, "Childe, March asks to see you." ”

Liu Xiu replied, "Let him wait in the courtyard for a while, and I'll come right away." ”

"No!"

Deng Zhan turned around and left.

Liu Xiu stretched out his hand, shrugged his shoulders, and said, "Say March, March is here." Mr. Demin, let's go, and come with me to meet March and see what they have to say. ”

"No!"

Kuai Qi nodded, and walked out of the room with Liu Xiu.

In the courtyard, March stood bent over.

After Liu Xiu and Kuai Qi walked out, Ma Qi immediately stepped forward and arched his hand: "I've seen Gongzi Xiu." ”

"Ma Gong is polite, please take a seat. ”

Liu Xiuyi waved his hand and motioned for Ma Qi to sit down in the courtyard.

At this time, Ma Qi glanced at Kuai Qi, and then at Deng Zhan and the others. Liu Xiu immediately understood, waved his hand for Deng Zhan to lead people to retreat, and then said: "Ma Gong, Mr. Demin is his own person, there is something, but it doesn't hurt to say it." ”

Ma Qi nodded and said, "The old man came this time to ask for a cultivator." ”

"Oh, what's the matter?" Liu Xiu was vigilant in his heart, and said with a straight face: "Ma Gong doesn't know, I'm just a small county magistrate, my ability is limited, and I can't help much." But if you can, you must not shirk. ”

Ma Qi said: "As long as Master Xiu agrees, there is naturally no problem." ”

Liu Xiu didn't agree, and said, "Please speak." ”

Ma Qi said: "The old man has five sons under his knees, and none of the five sons have come out. The old man's idea is to let the eldest Ma Bo often follow the adults, and ask the adults to accept them. ”

When Liu Xiu heard this, he immediately understood.

The Ma family must have moved their minds and planned to bet on Liu Xiu. It is precisely because of this that the Ma family may let go of their grievances with Liu Xiu and take the initiative to contact Liu Xiu. In the face of the interests of the Ma family, Ma Fang's personal grievances can only be put aside.

Liu Xiu pondered carefully and did not immediately agree.

Seeing this, Ma Qi became anxious and said, "Master Xiu can meet Bo Chang and then decide whether to accept it, what do you think?"

For Liu Xiu, Ma Qi also saw that this is a potential stock.

First of all, after Liu Xiu went to Xu County, he already had enough fame. Cao Cao called Liu Xiu Mr. Xiao Liu, and even sighed that he should have a son like Liu Xiu. Such a person is definitely not bad.

Secondly, behind Liu Xiu are the Pang family, the Huang family, and the current Kuai family. In Liu Xiu's hands, a certain force was formed, which could ensure that Liu Xiu had enough strength.

In the end, Liu Xiu's civil and military skills were outstanding, and after getting out of the cage of Xiangyang, he was a leap from the sea. No matter how Jingzhou develops in the future, as long as Liu Xiu does not make mistakes, he will inevitably be an important figure in Jingzhou.

For these reasons, the Ma family also wants a piece of the pie.

Therefore, Ma Qi took the initiative to find Liu Xiu, hoping that the Ma family could enter Liu Xiu's big ship.

Liu Xiu shook his head and said, "Ma Gong, I know Brother Bochang's ability. However, Brother Bo Chang is the eldest son of the Ma family, and he is destined to inherit the foundation of the Ma family, and Brother Bo Chang's more energy will definitely be placed on the Ma family. So, I hope someone else will come with me to Youxian. ”

As soon as these words came out, the nervous look on March's face suddenly breathed a sigh of relief.

At least, Liu Xiu agreed. It's just that Liu Xiu's reason for rejecting Ma Bochang is untenable, what is the eldest son who wants to inherit the family business, can't the eldest son become an official? This is obviously Liu Xiu's reason for evading.

Ma Qi was a human spirit and asked, "Who does Master Xiu want to go?"

Liu Xiu said: "I hope that Ma Liang will go to Youxian with me, and the others will not be considered for the time being." ”

The corners of March's mouth twitched slightly, and he kneeled among his five sons. The most capable is Ma Liang. Unexpectedly, Liu Xiu directly named Ma Liang, which made Ma Qi embarrassed.

Liu Xiu flicked his sleeves and said in a cold tone: "Ma Gong thinks it's inappropriate, forget it." ”

Where did Ma Qi dare to refuse Liu Xiu's request, and hurriedly explained: "Master Xiu misunderstood, the old man was just worried, Ji Chang was stubborn, and he didn't know how to be flexible, worried that he would make Master Xiu unhappy." Xiu Gongzi saw it, so he let him go to Youxian. ”

Liu Xiu had a bright smile on his face.

Ma Liang has a good ability in both internal affairs and leading troops. With Ma Liang and Kuai Qi, plus Pang Tong, Liu Xiu governing Youxian County, and even planning Yuzhang County, they have greater confidence