Five years of county magistrate, 100 million catties of grain shocked Li Shimin

The middle-aged man was full of displeasure, and threatened that he would be poor now for 30 years in Hedong and 30 years in Hexi.

"The man's name is Ma Zhou. He has a unique strategy. He likes to drink high alcohol. He often talks to people and says that he will definitely be appointed as a Marquis and Prime Minister in the future. Many people feel that he is quite talented and are willing to buy him a few drinks."

"But when the imperial examination was held, people found out that he didn't even dare to apply for it, so they began to think that he was only bragging, and gradually stopped buying him drinks."

Qin Fangben also walked out of the balcony, saw Ma Zhou below and said.

In Chang'an City, Ma Zhou was also a minor celebrity, but most of the news was negative.

"Ma Zhou!"

Fang Yuan nodded, looked at Ma Zhou with interest, and suddenly raised his voice.

He remembered that Ma Zhou was a strange man, there were many records in history, and he was promoted to the position of prime minister.

Such a fierce man can be seen by himself when he is down and down, so he has to help him and invest in the future.

Ma Zhou, who was about to leave, suddenly heard someone calling him. For a moment, he didn't know where the voice came from, and looked around.

When he saw the waiter looking at the high place, he also looked, and saw Fang Yuan and Qin Fangben who were on the fifth floor.

"Brother Ma, please come up and get together."

Fang Yuan invited.

When Ma Zhou saw that it was the fifth floor, he was alerted immediately.

The waiter in the shop was more flexible, seeing that it was Fang Yuan's invitation from the fifth floor, he immediately showed a adjusted smile.

As we all know, those who can use the private rooms on the fifth floor are either relatives of the emperor or are related to the relatives of the emperor.

No matter which one it is, it is an existence that ordinary people look up to for a lifetime.

With a happy face, Ma Zhou proudly pushed the waiter through the store and walked into Yipinxiang with big strides.

The dignitaries who discussed just now are discussing again, laughing at who will be cheated and cheated again.

"Fang Yuan, are you sure you want to invite him?"

Qin Fangben looked at Fang Yuan suspiciously and said.

"Qin Fangben, I have to remind you that Ma Zhou's future is limitless."

Fang Yuan pondered for a moment, then smiled and said.

Qin Fangben was even more puzzled, and was about to ask more detailed questions.

But at this moment, there was the sound of rapid footsteps on the stairs, and Ma Zhou walked up excitedly.

"Ma Zhou, pay my respects to the two adults."

Ma Zhou came up and bowed to Fang Yuan and the two.

He was dressed fairly cleanly, but he was unkempt. He was a bit dark, with messy hair and a lot of stubble, making him look sloppy.

"Brother Ma, you don't need to be polite, today we are commensurate with friends."

"Xiaoer, serve another dish, hurry up!"

Fang Yuan smiled.

shouted downstairs.

The waiter in the shop downstairs should be right away.

"Thank you, my lord, for being able to see it!"

"When I become a senior official in the future, I will never forget your kindness!"

"Haven't you asked the two adults' names?"

Ma Zhou said neither humble nor overbearing.

"This is Qin Fangben, my name is Fang Yuan."

Fang Yuan said bluntly.

The official positions of the two were not specified.

After all, as Fang Yuan said just now, today's friends are very good friends.

"Chang'an orders Fang Yuan?!"

Ma Zhou exclaimed suddenly.

His mouth opened slightly, looking a little shocked.

"Exactly."

"Come on, please take a seat."

Fang Yuan replied with a light smile.

"Meet Fang Ling!"

"Fang Ling, I heard that Gao Gaojiu was invented by you, right?"

"Since we are multiplied by friends today, if we can become friends, we can credit some high-quality wine, and I will definitely pay back ten times when I become a high-ranking official in the future!"

Ma Zhou was very excited.

Sit down according to Fang Yuan's invitation.

"Naturally."

Fang Yuan was taken aback, hehe laughed.

I thought it was because of his status as Chang'an Ling that he was restrained.

Unexpectedly, he still proudly felt that he could become a high-ranking official in the future.

And he's surprisingly fond of alcohol, so maybe he's an alcoholic.

If he didn't know some history, Fang Yuan might not be bothered to make friends with this kind of person.

"Thank you Fang Ling!"

Ma Zhou was very excited.

I want to raise my glass to thank Fang Yuan.

But when he made the action, he found that there was nothing on the banquet.

"Come on, this is for you!"

Fang Yuan poured himself a glass of wine, then handed the jug to Ma Zhou.

"Fang Ling is proud!"

"I Ma Zhou did it!"

Ma Zhou was stunned, then solemnly took the wine glass handed over by Fang Yuan.

After finishing speaking, he respected Fang Yuan, picked up the jug and gulped it down.

Fang Yuan looked at it, smiled in relief, clinked glasses with Qin Fangben who was speechless and drank.

"what!"

"Good wine!"

"Happy, fast!"

Ma Zhou sighed greatly.

When he put down the jug, his eyes lit up a lot.

His face also turned slightly red, and he looked like he was a little bit hot.

"Brother Ma, drinking a little will make you happy, but drinking too much will hurt you."

Fang Yuan pushed the food and wine on his table to Ma Zhou.

"What Fang Ling said is very true."

"However, I like drinking all my life, so I can't quit my only hobby, can I?"

"Before I have an official position, it doesn't matter how much I drink, and I can't miss it. It won't be too late to pay attention after the emperor grants me an official position."

Ma Zhou hiccupped and smiled cheerfully.

"Brother Ma, why didn't you take the imperial examination?"

"I don't know how long it will take for His Majesty to confer an official!"

Qin Fangben couldn't help but said.

He felt that Ma Zhou was too rude.

I don't know where Fang Yuan looked at Ma Zhou?

"The imperial examination is just something played by the powerful families. The top ten are all determined by default."

"If you can't make it into the top ten, you can only be exiled outside the imperial capital. It's not what I want."

"But even if I call myself a talent, I can't guarantee that I will be in the top ten."

Ma Zhou shook his head and said.

Although there is no express regulation in the imperial examination.

But most of the students who won the gold list will be released if they are not in the top ten.

"Then how can you attract His Majesty's attention?"

Qin Fangben continued to ask.

"I'm currently in Zhonglang General Chang He's house, helping with raising horses and so on."

"He promised me that I would write all his memorials. With my talents, His Majesty will find out sooner or later."

Ma Zhou said with a smile.

But obviously, the smile was a bit bitter.

He picked up the flagon to drink again, but found that the flagon was empty.

Just in time, the shop waiter came up and brought him new food and drinks.

"General Zhonglang is a military officer, what memorial can I write?"

Qin Fang couldn't help laughing.

Zhonglang will be a senior military officer under the fourth rank.

But because it is a military position, even if the status is high, there are few memorials.

Ma Zhou didn't speak, just smiled bitterly, and took a heavy drink.

He never knew this, but it only had something to do with Chang He, so he could only wait like this.

When Chang He showed great kindness, or he would recommend himself to the emperor, and use this springboard to become famous.

"Brother Ma, how about I recommend you to His Majesty?"

Fang Yuan said suddenly.

He asked Ma Zhou to come up, just to help him.

With Ma Zhou's current situation, it is equivalent to sending charcoal in a timely manner.

I don't know how grateful Ma Zhou is, but it's easy for him.

According to historical records, Ma Zhou also began to enter the officialdom in the past few years.

"What, what?"

Ma Zhou was greatly shocked, and the hand holding the wine glass froze.

Qin Fangben was also stunned, looking at Fang Yuan in disbelief.

Recommendations have been made since ancient times, but most of them recommend their own relatives.

Because it will cause joint and several liability, people who are not very well-connected will not recommend it.

Fang Yuan just met Ma Zhou on the first day, so he recommended Ma Zhou to the emperor, isn't that too reckless?

"I can enter the palace at any time, or I can take you to see the emperor directly."