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

"How is it? Do you have the confidence to persuade the emperor to grant you an official position?"

Fang Yuan continued to laugh.

"Fang Ling, thank you for your kindness!"

"After I become a high-ranking official... no, I will always remember your kindness from now on!"

Ma Zhou stood up holding the jug, bowed heavily to Fang Yuan, and gulped down another jug ​​of wine.

"Brother Ma, brother Ma, drink less, drink less!"

Fang Yuan stood up and grabbed him.

These are high-alcohol wines. Drinking them pot by pot like this is easy to hurt your body.

"Fang Ling, I'm happy!"

"I, Ma Zhou, also have Bole!"

Ma Zhou's voice was a little choked up, and his eyes were a little red.

Originally, Qin Fang wanted to persuade Fang Yuan, but seeing Ma Zhou like this, he finally held back.

"Call me Fang Yuan, we are friends!"

Fang Yuan patted Ma Zhou's shoulder and sat down again.

Ma Zhou wiped the corners of his eyes without leaving a trace, and sat down again.

"Turn up your appearance later, and change into better clothes."

"Just these few days, if I bring you into the palace, there should be eunuchs who will pass you on."

Fang Yuan smiled lightly.

"Ok!"

Ma Zhou nodded heavily.

Afterwards, Fang Yuan and the three chatted freely.

In words, Ma Zhou really showed a lot of talent.

Qin Fangben, who had been wary of him, slowly corrected himself and looked at Ma Zhou squarely.

After drinking for three rounds, all three of them were a little drunk, so the banquet ended.

As soon as Fang Yuan returned to the mansion, he wrote a letter of recommendation to the emperor, preparing to enter the palace.

Naturally, it was not because Ma Zhou entered the palace, but just happened to enter the palace.

That's why I told him to prepare it when I tasted the incense.

It is also complicated for officials to meet the emperor on their own initiative.

You have to take a shower, change clothes, etc.

After a series of briefings, Fang Yuan met Li Shimin in the imperial study.

Chapter 193 An Unexpected Guest

"Fang Yuan, why are you looking for me?"

Li Shimin stopped working.

He stretched himself, got up and walked to a tea table to sit down.

Li Shimin also learned Fang Yuan's layout in Liaozhou Governor's Mansion, and also got a coffee table.

In my spare time, or when ministers come to report, I drink tea and chat here.

It can be said that after Fang Yuan launched the new tea, it greatly changed the living habits of people in Tang Dynasty.

"Your Majesty knows about my Mohist Academy?"

Fang Yuan sat down and said.

"Yeah. I know."

Li Shimin suddenly became interested.

The Mohist Research Institute is located in the nine-story Star Observation Building.

The last time he entered the second floor in Wuling County, he was very interested.

Later, I arrived at Liaozhou City. Because it was under construction, I didn't have a chance to take a look inside.

"I am going to rebuild in Chang'an City."

"I would like to ask His Majesty to approve a piece of land and allow the recruitment of craftsmen and other personnel."

"The things invented by the Mohist Research Institute will be used in the lives of the people after His Majesty's consent."

Fang Yuan said in a deep voice.

He entered the palace today because of this matter.

The establishment of the Mohist Research Institute in Chang'an City is not a big deal, and there is no need to notify it.

But recruiting talents here may be impeached, and it may bring hidden dangers after development.

Instead of leaving hidden dangers, it is better to explain to the emperor in advance, Li Shimin's enlightenment must have no objection.

"As the Chang'an order, you can decide these things."

Li Shimin waved his hand and said.

The degree of refreshment is even more exaggerated than Fang Yuan thought.

Because Fang Yuan didn't know, in Li Shimin's heart, he was a virtuous minister of Ying Meng.

And Li Shimin also really wants to know what is inside Fang Yuan's ninth-floor star observatory.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Fang Yuan thanked.

Flatteringly make tea for Li Shimin.

The tea leaves are all premium tea leaves sent by Du Miaoyan.

It smells a little different, and those who drink too much can taste it.

"Is there anything else?"

Li Shimin laughed.

General ministers will leave after talking about things.

Fang Yuan hasn't left yet, probably there are other matters.

"Your Majesty is wise!"

"There is someone who wants to recommend it to His Majesty!"

Fang Yuan patted Li Shimin's flattery and said.

"You recommend talents?!"

Li Shimin couldn't help looking at Fang Yuan in surprise.

Fang Yuan has only been in Chang'an City for a few days, and someone recommended it to him?

Or is it a talent discovered outside Chang'an City?

"There is a man named Ma Zhou, who used to be a teaching assistant in Buzhou, and now the Zhonglang general He Chang's family."

"I know him well, and I think he is a talent... This person is better than me, but he is missing a chance."

Fang Yuan smiled and said.

After finishing speaking, he added another sentence, "Praise a handful of Ma Zhou."

According to historical records, Ma Zhou was really a formidable talent.

"Your evaluation is so high?"

Li Shimin looked at Fang Yuan in disbelief.

Fang Yuan has been promoted so fast all the way, although there are various opportunities, his own ability is also very good.

Otherwise, even if he is the emperor, with Du Ruhui's support behind him, it is impossible for him to have the current status.

But even so, Fang Yuan still approved of Ma Zhou so much, which surprised Li Shimin, and made him extremely curious about Ma Zhou.

At this time, Li Shimin suddenly remembered that he had seen Ma Zhou's memorial before, and asked people to inquire about Ma Zhou's situation.

Later, because he was too busy, he forgot such a talent, and Fang Yuan only remembered the character Ma Zhou when he mentioned it again, and became interested instantly.

"Really talent."

Fang Yuan smiled and said.

He naturally didn't know that Li Shimin already knew about Ma Zhou.

"I understand."

"Wang De, pass on Ma Zhou, I want to test him."

Li Shimin nodded, and instructed the eunuch Wang De beside him.

He is not very free, but he is very curious about Ma Zhou, worried that if he misses this time, he will forget such a talent again.

"The minister will retire first."

Fang Yuan Zhiqu was about to leave.

"Be careful recently."

"Keep an eye on Bishamon's evil obstacles."

Li Shimin did not ask to stay, but reminded.

He has already started to lay out, just waiting for Bishamon's rebellion.

"Yes."

Fang Yuan should be.

Then he was taken away from the palace by the eunuch.

Coincidentally, I met Ma Zhou when I was leaving the Suzaku Gate.

"Fang Yuan, thank you!"

Ma Zhou looked at Fang Yuan, and immediately understood what Fang Yuan meant.

He saluted heavily, thanked Fang Yuan so much, he almost knelt on the ground.

"Brother Ma, are you okay like this?"

Fang Yuan was a little worried looking at Ma Zhou's appearance.

It's because I trimmed my appearance and changed into a nice dress.

But his face was red and smelled of alcohol, and he didn't know if he was drunk or not.

"Don't worry, I'm not drunk, I can handle it with ease!"

Ma Zhou waved his hand and said fearlessly.

But the smell of alcohol in his mouth made Fang Yuan worried.

It's just that the emperor has sent a message, and we can only see his fortune.

"good luck!"

Fang Yuan said goodbye to him.

After returning to the county office, Fang Yuan asked Ju Zi and Zhou Shi to be invited.

Not long after, Juzi and Zhou Shi arrived, Fang Yuan brought them into the conference room.

In the meeting room, there is already a very detailed map of Chang'an City, which contains [-] workshops.

"Giant, take a look at this map."