The Nameless of the Common Clans

In the end, Chen Mo didn't pick out any meaningful gifts, but carefully selected two well-made ornaments. After spending 10,000 yuan, Chen Mo spent an afternoon with the store to reach a deal.

In the circle of Luoyang scholars, this gift of ten thousand yuan is really nothing. Cao Cao spent more than this when he hosted a banquet at Chunnuan Pavilion a few days ago, but for Chen Mo, this is half of his net worth. This is why Chen Mo tries to avoid attending these banquets.

Lu Zhi didn't care much about this. After confirming that it was not a valuable gift, he happily accepted it.

Lu Zhi's wife was from a wealthy Youzhou family, and she should be much younger than Lu Zhi. Chen Mo didn't ask for details, which was very rude, and she just said hello.

As for the conversation between Lu Zhi and Chen Mo, they did not talk about official career. They just asked Chen Mo about what books he had read, some understanding of Confucian classics, and the art of war. Lu Zhi had already guessed that Chen Mo should have some contact. This can be seen from the chessboard. come out.

Chess skills cannot determine the level of a person's military skills. After all, the real battlefield changes rapidly. If a chess piece on the chess board turns out to be a chess piece in reality, there will be many unexpected possibilities, but things in the mind can be seen.

On the other hand, Lu Zhi didn't care too much about his background. He had experienced fierce battles and intrigues in the court in his life. In Lu Zhi's eyes, his background was not something worth boasting about. On the contrary, Chen Mo, who was born in a poor family, was Young people who can forge ahead and perform well in all aspects are more likely to be favored by Lu Zhi.

"Yesterday's comment on the first day of the month, then Xu Zijiang went too far." After chatting for a long time, Lu Zhi suddenly mentioned the matter of yesterday's comment on the first day of the month. Regarding Xu Zijiang's actions, Lu Zhi, who has lived for most of his life, Xu Zijiang What do you want to do and how can you hide it from him? This is obviously flattery. Chen Mo's family background and current status cannot bear it.

"It's a bit troublesome, but it doesn't matter." Chen Mo shook his head, not thinking that this was a problem.

"In terms of official career, although I am now a minister, the situation in the DPRK is unclear, so I can't say much." Lu Zhi heard this and said no more. The young man didn't know the importance. This matter is not that simple. If you are not careful, , may be ruined. He has seen too many young people ruined by such means. Although he is dissatisfied, there is nothing he can do. Now that Chen Mo encounters such a thing, he can't help but want to help: "I wonder if you would like to join the army? ?”

"Mo Yi has learned mostly in the art of war and martial arts. If he can join the army, it would be the best." Chen Mo nodded. The world is getting more and more chaotic. Chen Mo is naturally willing to join the army.

"I have also read Ziyuan's letter. You started from a young age and have gone through wars. This experience is quite precious to you, but there is a difference between generals and pawns." Lu Zhi nodded and said with a smile: "Now Bei The fifth military academy has all the officers and men. If you want to enter, there is no way to enter. However, I heard that your Majesty now intends to establish a new army, and the new army will be filled soon. "

"New army?" Chen Mo's eyes lit up when he heard this. Naturally, he was not as well-informed as people like Lu Zhi. If the emperor wanted to establish a new army, it would be an opportunity for him.

"If you join the new army, you have to give up your boyhood, are you willing?" Lu Zhi asked with a smile.

"Of course I am willing." Chen Mo nodded. He had already finished reading all the books he could read at Taiyuan College. Staying at Taiyuan College was just a waste of time. If he could join the New Army, Chen Mo would like to give it a try.

"Don't rush to agree." Lu Zhi waved his hand and said with a smile: "I have only heard about the new army, and it may not be true. However, the imperial court is indeed recruiting strong men in Xiyuan these days. If you are interested, you can take my name. Go ahead. Gao Shun, one of the generals of Xiyuan, has some friendship with me now. You can go find him, but he is very strict in leading troops. If you can pass this person's test, if you really build a new army in the future, it will become an army. There may be hope for Sima or Junhou."

At Chen Mo's age, although he can join the army, he is neither a member of a noble family nor has a prominent reputation, and his abilities have not been fully demonstrated. Although Lu Zhi admires him, he only gives him a chance. Now the court should choose a new army general, the chief general. Don't even think about it. It's impossible to be a captain. With Chen Mo's background, without military merit, there is no chance at all.

Lu Zhi asked Chen Mo to find Gao Shun, firstly because he admired the son, and secondly, Gao Shun was a clean and dignified man and a true soldier. Lu Zhi was also afraid of recommending the wrong talent, so he asked Chen Mo to find Gao Shun. If he can pass the Gao Shun test, it means that he is not an armchair person. If he cannot, it can only be said that he is not suitable for this bowl of rice.

Chen Mo didn't know Gao Shun, so he naturally didn't understand the meaning of Lu Zhi's words. However, this was indeed his opportunity to make friends with celebrities and socialize. What he needed was not talent, but money. Chen Mo really didn't have this, but if he joined the army, although Origin also plays a part, but ability is more important. Chen Mo feels that this path is more suitable for him.

Of course, it was the limit for Lu Zhi to be able to tell him this and provide him with this opportunity. After all, the friendship between the two parties was limited to the discussion on the chessboard these days. If Chen Mo refused, Lu Zhi would probably not do anything in this regard again. Open your mouth.

Chen Mo stood up, bowed to Lu Zhi and said, "Chen Mo, thank you Mr. Lu."

"Don't thank me in a hurry. I just think you are a talent and I want to recommend you to the court. But if you are not talented, I won't say anything more." Lu Zhi waved his hand. For him, this matter was just a piece of cake. He didn't even need to rely on connections. A name card gave Chen Mo a chance to prove himself. If Chen Mo worked hard, the Han Dynasty would have another pillar of talent. But if Chen Mo himself was incompetent, he would be just a good chess friend to Lu Zhi. He might become famous for chess in the future, but if he wanted to enter the court, at least Lu Zhi's path would not work.

"That's it. If there was no Lu Gong, even if I wanted to serve the country, I would have no way." Chen Mo bowed.

Although Lu Zhi didn't say it clearly, Chen Mo had walked through the streets and alleys these days. Luoyang didn't have a conscription notice, and Xiyuan was recruiting brave men. It was obvious that this news was definitely not open to the public. In other words, the people selected now were probably not ordinary gentry, but generals.

"Nothing to do, play chess with me." Lu Zhi smiled and didn't mention it again.

"Okay!" Chen Mo nodded. If he said more, it would be hypocritical. He stopped thinking about it and started playing chess with Lu Zhi. This time, they played until the evening.

Rejecting Lu Zhi's invitation to stay, Chen Mo got up and left the Shangshu Mansion with Juan'er.

"Sir, does Lord Lu have..." Juan'er couldn't help asking on the way.

"Yes, I'll join the army. If I'm selected, I won't have much time to go back to the mansion in the future." Chen Mo nodded, feeling unusually happy. He had been in Luoyang for two months, and now he finally saw some hope of entering the official career.

Revitalizing the family, another step forward! Very good.

"Why do you want to join the army?" Juan'er asked puzzledly. When Zang Hong came out of the Imperial Academy, he was directly appointed as the county magistrate. Although Chen Mo was young, even if he studied for a few more years, it would be better to hang out in the barracks, right?

Juan'er obviously didn't think there was any future in joining the army.

"With a background like mine, if I want to rely on making connections, at best I can only be a county magistrate. It would be faster to join the army based on merit." Chen Mo shook his head. For most scholars, it would be easier to succeed if they had family connections like Cao Cao did, but for someone like him, the fastest way to climb up was to rely on military merit. Of course, the prerequisite is that you have the ability to do so.