bastard seizes tang

Chapter 179
Li Ke!

Although Ma Zhou had been in Chang'an not long ago, how could he not know about this thunderous name.

The third son of Emperor Li Shimin of the Tang Dynasty, who was pregnant with the blood of the emperors of the two dynasties, discussed the name of Zhenguan when he was young. General.

Although Li Ke is young, his deeds are richer than many old ministers.

Hearing that the person standing in front of him was the King of Chu of the Tang Dynasty, although Ma Zhou was surprised, he didn't have too many doubts in his heart.

Ma Zhou believed in his eyes, with Li Ke's demeanor and demeanor just now, he really looked like a child of the royal family, and he did not seem to be fake.

Among the kings of the Tang Dynasty, Li Xiaogong and Li Daozong can also be called virtuous kings in terms of virtuousness, but Li Ke is the most famous in terms of names.Ma Zhou had always had a good impression of this prince who loved the people.

Ma Zhou's face straightened, he bowed and said: "I don't know His Highness is here, so don't blame me for being rude."

Li Ke intends to win over Ma Zhou, so how can he be offended.

Li Ke helped Ma Zhou up and said, "Mr. and I hit it off right away. How can I tell you something strange? Please get up quickly, Mister."

"Thank you, Your Highness." Ma Zhou got up and thanked.

After Ma Zhou got up, Li Ke looked at Ma Zhou, and suddenly said: "This king has just taken the post of General You Xiaowei, and there is still a lack of one person under his command to record affairs and join the military. I don't know if sir is willing to give in?"

After hearing Li Ke's words, Ma Zhou was stunned.

Just now Li Ke said that he would like to be his Bole, and Ma Zhou would only use Li Ke as an aide, or a lower-ranking civil servant, but he never expected that the official position Li Ke promised him would be Recorded affairs and joined the military.

You Xiaowei records affairs and participates in the military. He is an official of the seventh rank, controls the six cao, helps the general in charge of various documents, and checks government affairs.

At the end of the Qin Dynasty and the beginning of the Han Dynasty, when Liu Bang, the emperor of the Han Dynasty, was still Peigong, Xiao He was his recorder and joined the military. The importance of this position can be seen.

No one knows Ma Zhou's talent better than Li Ke. Li Ke used Ma Zhou as a recorder to join the military. Naturally, he wanted to accept Ma Zhou as his confidant, reuse him, and rely on him as his arm.

As a prince, Li Kegui is a corporal, and he values ​​Ma Zhou so much. It is impossible to say that he is not happy, but with joy comes worry.

If a prince is really wise and meets someone he highly admires, he should be recommended to the court and the emperor, but Li Ke did not do this, but wanted to use Ma Zhou as his subordinate and income in the government.

What Li Ke was thinking, Ma Zhou didn't know, but he could guess all kinds of things.

Li Ke, if he acts like this, I am afraid that he is not as virtuous as the rumors in the market, maybe he is just a man with a deeper ambition.

Although Ma Zhou was unrestrained, he learned Confucian orthodoxy and knew the theory of ordering the elders and the younger since he was a child. Li Ke was neither a descendant nor an elder, and the throne was not destined for him. If Li Ke coveted the throne, it seemed natural and moral to Ma Zhou. contrary.

Because Ma Zhou was thinking about it, he couldn't answer immediately, but it was this brief hesitation that Li Ke saw in his eyes.

Although Li Ke is not familiar with Ma Zhou, he also knows that he is straightforward by nature and is a gentleman with sincerity. Ma Zhou's hesitation just shows his inner estrangement from Li Ke.

Li Ke asked: "What? Isn't Mr. unwilling?"

Willing, or not.

Ma Zhou himself was a little vacillating in his heart. The so-called scholar dies for his confidant. Ma Zhou spent thirty years in the countryside, filled with people all over the world, but Li Ke was the only one who really regarded him as Wang Zuozhi. This is the case now, and in the future Probably still.

A person who has been denied for 30 years finally met a confidant. Faced with the approval of Li Ke, Ma Zhou was not only happy, but also moved from his own heart.

Although Ma Zhou had many doubts about Li Ke's intentions and standpoint, Ma Zhou couldn't open his mouth if he was asked to reject Li Ke categorically, not only because of Li Ke's confidant, but also because of his own ambition.

Ma Zhou had been familiar with the biographies of famous ministers since he was young, and he thought that one day, he would be able to govern the country and help the government and weigh the world like those famous ministers.

The selection of state and county officials and the recommendation of scholars are mostly monopolized by the children of aristocratic families. As for the so-called imperial examination system, it is even more incomparable.

Don't you see, every time there is a major imperial examination, nine out of ten candidates are from aristocratic families, and this is especially true for those who have won the first place.

If Ma Zhou rejected Li Ke's invitation today, even Ma Zhou himself would not know if he would have a bright future, and whether he would have a day to put all his knowledge to good use.

Ma Zhou's reaction really fell into Li Ke's eyes. Li Ke looked at Ma Zhou's indecisive appearance, and after thinking for a while, he already had something in his heart.

Before Ma Zhou could speak, Li Ke said again: "This matter has a lot to do with it. Sir, you don't need to be in a hurry. I will give you two days. Two days later, I will go to You Xiaowei to take up my post. Two days later, I will I’m still here waiting for you, if you are willing to serve this king, then come here, if you don’t, then you don’t have to come.”

After finishing speaking, Li Ke cupped his hands towards Ma Zhou, turned around and left.

Li Ke left so suddenly that even Qin Huaidao who was at the side was a little caught off guard. When he saw Li Ke going out, he quickly followed him, leaving Ma Zhou alone hesitating in the private room.

Li Ke walked suddenly and quickly, going downstairs along the wooden ladder, Qin Huaidao hurried several steps before catching up with Li Ke.

"Since your Highness intends to win over Ma Zhou, why did you leave without waiting for him to make a decision?" Qin Huaidao was impatient and couldn't hide his question. As soon as he walked out of the restaurant, he hurriedly asked Li Ke beside him road.

Li Ke looked back at the restaurant behind him, and said to Qin Huai, "Huai Dao and this king are close friends, and my king's ambition is self-knowledge. Because what this king wants is very important, there is absolutely no room for two people around me." Duan's generation. Although this Ma Zhou has talent, if he is not from my generation, this king would rather abandon him than take risks and use him."

Since Li Ke used Ma Zhou, he naturally wanted to make him his confidant. If Ma Zhou hesitated, how could Li Ke feel at ease with him.

Li Ke and Qin Shubao have a life-saving grace for each other, and Li Ke also worships Qin Shubao as his teacher. Although Qin Shubao did not expressly say it, the Duke of Yi and the Qin family have long been loyal followers of the King of Chu. Qin Huaidao naturally understood the meaning of Li Ke's words.

Qin Huaidao said: "Your Highness is worried that Ma Zhou may be betrayed, so it is not appropriate to use it?"

Li Ke replied: "There is no doubt about the employment, and there is no need for the suspect. The king gave Ma Zhou two days, and he should think carefully, otherwise, if he uses it rashly, I am afraid it will be inappropriate."

Qin Huaidao frowned and said, "Your Highness's words are very true, but what if Ma Zhou rejects His Highness's wishes?"

After hearing Qin Huaidao's words, Li Ke's eyes flashed a look of sternness that did not match his age.

Li Ke has extraordinary ambitions, and when he does extraordinary things, he should use extraordinary means.

Today Li Ke has spoken out to win over Ma Zhou, if Ma Zhou still cannot be used by Li Ke, it is tantamount to opposing Li Ke.

The stronger the talent of the person who opposes Li Ke, the greater the threat to Li Ke, how can Li Ke keep him?
Li Ke clenched his fists unconsciously, as if to Qin Huai, but also to himself: "If it is not used by this king, even though Zhilan blocks the way, I will get rid of it!"

(End of this chapter)