Datang: My Peerless Talent Has Been Exposed

So Ma Zhou, who was born as an orphan and was still white, was dragged by him to live temporarily at home for several years, for what purpose, isn't it just to take care of his youngest son in the future?

It's a pity that although Chang He has made great contributions to the Xuanwumen incident, he is still only a general, not a top military general. It is still too difficult to recommend a literati as an official.

Of course, this refers to an official who can get in touch with the emperor's integrity. If it is a small official, then there is no need to recommend it. Ma Zhou can do it with his own ability, and don't expect anything like that It's good to be able to take care of Chang's family when it's time, and to take care of myself!

Chapter 402 Chang He's Admonishment

Chang He took the newspaper from Ma Zhou and read it carefully, then heaved a sigh of relief, looked at Ma Zhou and said seriously,

"Ma Zhou, now that you have made up your mind to vote for Mr. Zhang, I naturally won't stop me. Why can't I do things that hinder people's future? But before I leave, I have something to tell you. !"

Ma Zhou saluted quickly when he heard this, and listened carefully.

He will not despise Chang He just because he is a general, one is because Chang He is the benefactor who took him in, and the other is because he knows that Chang He, as an important person who helped His Majesty ascend the throne back then, although his official position is not high, but He is definitely a well-informed person. If you know a little more information from this kind of person, you will avoid many detours in the future.

As a white man in his twenties, Ma Zhou already knew that the world is hot and cold, and that people are warm and cold. The beatings in society have already taught him what it means to be cautious in words and deeds, and what it means to plan before acting.

Seeing Ma Zhou's serious look, Chang He nodded inwardly, and then said seriously,

"After you go to Lantian City, I don't need to tell you how to work hard to serve the Shangguan. After all, this is the opportunity you have been waiting for for many years!"

"But what I want to tell you is that the identity of Mr. Xiao Zhang is not just the literary masters you know!"

"In terms of martial arts, the three generals Zhijie, Jingde, and Shubao are not his all-in-one enemy. In terms of closeness, His Majesty and his brothers are friends. He never called me in front of him. His Highness the Crown Prince called him Uncle Zhang, and the Supreme Emperor even more. He is recuperating in his other courtyard!"

"Not to mention that Changsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling and others are all friends who often accompany His Majesty to drink at his house!"

"This kind of person, don't underestimate him just because he is not as young as the weak crown, otherwise, I am afraid that you will never even think about entering the court in this life!"

Chang He spoke very solemnly, but Ma Zhou was silent for a long time!

Zhang Nuo's name, as long as he is a scholar in Chang'an, there are few people who don't know it. The "Zhang Nuo Poetry Collection" alone has already established his status as a master in the literary world!

But if Chang He hadn't opened his mouth today, he would never have known that Master Xiao Zhang, who was originally thought to be just a businessman with a loose military rank, had a relationship behind him.

If it was Ma Zhou ten years ago, he might have dismissed it, thinking that a talented person should stand out, but now that he is standing close to him now, he knows clearly that no matter how amazing that little Zhang is.

Just because of this relationship, for a poor family like him, as long as he hates Mr. Xiao Zhang, it is just like what Mr. He said, he will never be able to gain a foothold in the court in this life.

After all, being so close to the royal family and important officials of the court, and also shouldering the important position of experimenting with new policies, as long as this Lord Xiao Zhang makes an unusable comment, then this person will definitely be employed by the court forever blacklist.

Chang He saw that Ma Zhou didn't speak for a long time, thought that this foolish boy had committed the stink of a literati again, and was about to talk about his character, so he gritted his teeth and said in a low voice,

"Ma Zhou, don't be arrogant because you think you have a little talent. Let me tell you another news. The future owner of Lantian City will naturally be Master Xiao Zhang, but do you know who the deputy is? It's His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"

"Do you know what this means? It means that Mr. Zhang is not only close to His Majesty, but also regarded as the prince's teacher by His Majesty. That's why he put the prince by his side and let him teach him what he wants!"

"In addition to the words of the Supreme Emperor who lived there, this is the grace of three generations of emperors. There is only one such person in the entire Tang Dynasty. Don't be stupid!"

Ma Zhou didn't know what Chang He was worried about when he heard this, so he quickly stopped his thoughts, bowed seriously and said,

"My lord, Ma Zhou must obey your teaching carefully!"

Seeing Ma Zhou's serious expression, Chang He felt a little relieved. Fortunately, Ma Zhou was not the frivolous temper he had when he first arrived in Chang'an, otherwise he would not have dared to let him go. He is tired.

Thinking of this, Chang He gritted his teeth and said,

"Forget it, since I have such an opportunity, I naturally can't let you be like ordinary poor scholars. Wouldn't it be a waste of time for you and me to get to know each other?"

"I have an old relationship with Xingben, the head of the nursing yard of Mr. Zhang's family. I will write a book later. After you bring it over, Xingben will recommend it for you!"

"However, you must remember that Lord Xingben was the commander of the personal guards next to His Majesty before, and he was a close person placed by His Majesty next to Lord Xiao Zhang. You must not be rude!"

Ma Zhou was dumbfounded by Chang He's exhortation, dare you say that the head of the guardian of Mr. Zhang's family was actually the head of the guardian of His Majesty's family before?

However, he also heard that Chang He was completely kind, so, after secretly sighing inwardly, he saluted again earnestly,

"Thank you, Lord Chang, for your guidance. Now that Ma Zhou is standing this year, he should be cautious in his words and deeds. I also thank you for taking care of me all the time. This kindness will never be forgotten by Ma Zhou!"

Chang He nodded, a smile finally appeared on his face, isn't that what he wanted!

Now that I have finished explaining what I should say, why don't you delay, and turn around to the study to start writing letters!

He actually had a friendship with Xingben, but to say how deep it is, I really can't say, it's just because Xingben was in the palace with Li Shimin, and he Changhe was the gatekeeper, so there was some friendship.

Therefore, if he recommended Ma Zhou to Zhang Nuo this time, he would have to owe him a favor!

However, thinking of the situation at home, Chang He just hesitated for a moment, and then seriously began to write letters.

Ma Zhou waited respectfully at the side, but no matter how calm his temper was at this time, he would inevitably be a little excited when he thought that he would soon meet the little Mr. Zhang who decided his future destiny!

When Chang He's family arranged for Ma Zhou to take the road of Xingben, many scholars in Chang'an City, especially those from poor families, became excited when they read today's newspaper.

The fast-moving ones have already started to pack their bags and plan to rush out of the city. The newspaper did not say how to select talents, but there are many people who want to come and go. Anyone who is smarter knows that this may not be done in a day. It is better to bring It's better to rush over with your luggage, so as not to waste time going back and forth.

For poor scholars, how difficult it is to get a letter of recommendation from that aristocratic family, in this case, it is better to fight this one, even if you are a small official, you will be regarded as the first batch of implementers of the new policy in the Tang Dynasty, and maybe you will be able to do so in the future. Transferred elsewhere.

Chapter 403 The First Batch of Manpower Arrives

Not to mention those humble scholars who were preparing for the exam, after eating the family banquet prepared by Li Shimin from the palace, they rushed back with a large group of people.

Some of these people were subordinates of the Eastern Palace, and some were prepared by Li Shimin, but all of them had a characteristic, that is, they were young, not just ordinary young, but special young.

However, no disrespect towards Zhang Nuo can be seen from these people. It's not that they are born that way, but that they have already been told or threatened once before they came.

Because the people who told them were Li Shimin and Li Chengqian!

Oh, and speaking of Li Chengqian, this kid is sitting in Zhang Nuo's carriage and having fun. For him, being able to stay out of the palace for a long time is simply a life where the birds fly and the sea is as wide as the fish leap.