In addition, after witnessing Du He's actions in the past few days, I suddenly had a lot of changes in my mind towards Du He.
Morning on the second day.
Ma Zhou wrote a poem about Du He.
The ministers present were all stunned, thinking, this Ma Zhou was cheated by Du He a few days ago, and he almost lost his face in the Tai Chi Palace. Do you want to impeach Du He now?
Li Er was also a little angry in his heart. After several incidents, he had developed full trust in Du He. Now that someone wanted to impeach Du He, of course he was a little dissatisfied.
I saw him opening the memorial, taking a closer look, and was stunned.
This memorial is not to impeach Du He, but to praise Du He.
Just listen to Ma Zhou say: "Your Majesty, gentlemen, I have been living and eating near Qujiang Pool in recent days. I have witnessed all kinds of behaviors of Du He with my own eyes. He is really a model of serving the country and the people, and a model of selflessness. Yesterday,
I discussed the construction of the sports ground with Bo Duhe of Yi County. Duhe proposed the goal of working for the Tang Dynasty for fifty years. I was deeply touched at the time. After thinking about it carefully, I realized that this statement could become my guideline for officials of the Tang Dynasty. Chao Zhongwen
The most lacking thing for military ministers, especially civil servants, is physical exercise. Over time, lack of exercise will lead to a natural decline in physical fitness. Before the age of forty, they will be tortured by various diseases. This is all the result of lack of exercise!"
Ma Zhou heard this statement from Du He, and he had little understanding of it, but he always thought it was very powerful.
Ma Zhou said: "The so-called six arts are rituals, music, and archery. The archery art is a kind of physical exercise. Your Majesty, now that the Tang Dynasty is prosperous and the world is gradually becoming peaceful, officials sit in high halls all day long.
There are almost no opportunities to exercise, so I suggest that I ask Your Majesty’s permission to organize a physical exercise every ten and a half days so that everyone can meet the goal of working for Datang for fifty years.”
Everyone discussed again.
Finally, Li Er made the decision and set the tone: "This is a very good thing. From now on, all officials of the Tang Dynasty will organize a training exercise every month and work for the Tang Dynasty for fifty years."
As long as these officials could work for the Tang Dynasty for fifty years, there would be no need for the Tang Dynasty to prosper. Of course, Li Er was very happy.
This matter was handed over to the Ministry of Personnel.
Ma Zhou excitedly brought the news back to Qujiang Pool. Du He was speechless after hearing it.
This matter of physical exercise was mainly done on a voluntary basis. They built a sports ground for the Imperial College and suggested that Kong Yingda open physical education classes. As for the health of officials in the DPRK and China, Du He didn't bother to take care of it at all. Unexpectedly, Ma Zhou was such a warm-hearted person that he actually used a sentence
The slogan convinced Li Er.
Ma Zhou said happily: "Uncle Yixian, there were a lot of misunderstandings between us before, but now that this matter is over, I admire you extremely. From now on, I hope that we can work together to build the Imperial College as soon as possible.
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Du He said happily: "Okay, now that Mr. Ma has said this, I feel relieved. Come on, Mr. Ma has become our friend. Let's take Mr. Ma to Pingkangfang tonight to have fun!"
Ma Yiyi listened and shook his head hurriedly: "I can't do it, I can't do it. I have never been to Pingkangfang, and I never plan to go. I can't do it."
With that said, the guy pissed himself off and ran away.
…
late at night.
An unexpected guest came to Ma Zhou's mansion.
This is a middle-aged man, codenamed Cui San.
When Cui San saw Ma Zhou in the living room, he was polite for a while.
Ma Zhou then asked: "You and I are strangers. Since you came to visit me, you must have something to ask for. However, I am an official and have no power. If you want me to do things for you, you'd better die as soon as possible." Take this heart."
Cui San smiled and said: "My lord, you are joking. Although my lord is only a small censor, no one in the court knows that Lord Wei Zheng appreciates you very much. Even His Majesty has summoned you alone many times. Well, There is no difference in pampering. When a villain comes to the master's house on the order of the master of the family, he is not asking the master to do something, but to discuss something."
"Oh? You should tell me!"
Cui San said slowly: "Master Ma, my master asked me to ask a question. I dare to ask Master Ma if he is interested in becoming a general or a prime minister?"
"Being a general or becoming a prime minister? I am a civil servant, am I going to become a person like Prime Minister Du?"
Cui San nodded: "Yes, now the left prime minister Fang Xuanling and the right prime minister Du Ruhui are old. They may retire and return home in a few years. The rest of the people are eyeing the position of prime minister. The master has said that if Master Ma is interested, he can help you. In less than ten years, you will rise to great heights and be above one person and ten thousand people. How about that?"
Ma Zhou's heart skipped a beat.
Can he actually help create a prime minister?
Who is this person with so much energy?
Before he could react, Cui San took out a box from his arms and placed it in front of Ma Zhou. After opening it, brilliance overflowed, with a total of three huge luminous pearls shining brightly.
Cui San introduced: "Sir, this is my master's meeting gift. These three luminous pearls are of the highest quality. They are as big as pigeon eggs. They are rare to see in other places, even in the palace. Master Ma , as long as you agree to cooperate with my master, this is yours, even if you sell these beads, you will be worry-free for the rest of your life."
Ma Zhou looked at it carefully, but he was not moved. Instead, his face darkened and he asked: "What is the origin of your master?"
Cui San chuckled: "Sir, you don't need to know this. You just need to know that if you cooperate with my master, you will never lose your benefits."
"Humph," Ma Zhou suddenly snorted coldly and slapped his hand on the table, "This priceless thing must be something you want me to do, isn't it?"
Cui San smiled and said: "It's just a little effort, it's just a little effort. My master said that as long as Master Ma can collect evidence and read Du He's book so that His Majesty no longer trusts Du He, these beads will be yours."
Snapped.
Ma Zhou slapped the table again: "How can this be true? How can it be so true... Huh, Bo Duhe of Yixian County has devoted his whole life to the Tang Dynasty. He worked hard, did not take bribes, and did not bend the law. Why should I join him? Do you want me to join him? Are you doing something unconscionable? How can you really do this? Come on, send this person out of my house, and he will never be allowed to enter the house."
As soon as he finished speaking, the housekeeper came up with a few boys and invited Cui San away.
Cui San left Ma Zhou's mansion, hurriedly and slowly, and finally arrived at a teahouse near the West Market.
Entered the triple gate, passed through several corridors, and ended up in the last small courtyard.
In the center of the courtyard stood a person, wearing a black cloak and a golden mask. He was the ghost and god who had practiced Qinggong that day.
The ghosts and gods turned around and asked Cui San: "How did things go?"
Cui San Cui said dejectedly: "Sir, that Ma Zhou is really hateful. Instead of accepting our terms, he sent someone to drive me out."