Soon, Tang Chongshan took Tang Xu to see Ma Hanxian. Tang Xu knelt in the hall and apologized sincerely.
Ma Hanxian reluctantly forgave Tang Xu for Tang Chongshan's sake, and that was the end of the matter.
After Tang Chongshan and Tang Xu left, Ma Hanxian had someone call Ma Tianzhi over.
Ma Tianzhi thought Grandpa Zeng was going to teach him a lesson, so he walked in with his head hanging as if he knew he was wrong.
"Grandpa Zeng, Zhi'er knows I made a mistake, please forgive me this time." Ma Tianzhi admitted his mistake as soon as he came in.
Ma Han, who was sitting on the main seat, looked at his great-grandson first and said, "Sit down."
Ma Tianzhi took a careful look at Grandpa Zeng and found that he didn't seem that angry. After thinking for a while, he walked over and sat down.
Ma Hanxian said in a calm tone: "Zhi'er, you usually go around running around and Grandpa Zeng never says anything to you, but after today, you can't do this again."
Ma Tianzhi said hurriedly: "Zhi'er understands. Grandpa Zeng, don't worry. From now on, Zhi'er will stay behind closed doors and concentrate on studying, and will never go out to cause trouble."
Ma Han listened first and then shook his head and smiled, saying: "Zhi'er, you haven't said this a hundred times, but you have said it eighty times, right?"
Ma Tianzhi's face immediately heated up and he smiled awkwardly: "Grandpa Zeng, what Zhi'er said this time must be serious and not a lie. You must believe Zhi'er. Zhi'er will go there later...
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Before he finished speaking, Ma Han raised his hand to stop Ma Tianzhi from continuing.
Then, Ma Hanxian said: "Zhi'er, you don't need to say these words anymore. Your father believes it, but Grandpa Zeng doesn't believe it..."
Ma Tianzhi remained silent and lowered his head.
"Alas..." Ma Hanxian suddenly sighed softly and said, "Zhi'er, Grandpa Zeng is getting older. I can't tell you which day I will go downstairs to see your grandpa...
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"No, Grandpa Zeng, you are very strong and you will live a long life!" Ma Tianzhi raised his head and said.
Ma Han smiled first: "Don't interrupt, just listen to what I have to say..."
Ma Tianzhi nodded obediently and did not dare to interrupt.
Ma Hanxian continued: "Zhi'er, you also know that your father is good at everything, but his temper is a little too weak. He is afraid of this and that, and worries too much. But this is not a bad thing. At least he can handle this.
Home, if you don’t work hard, it’s okay..."
Ma Tianzhi looked at Grandpa Zeng and didn't understand why he suddenly said this.
"As for you, Zhi'er, you have a loose and naughty temperament and don't do your job every day. What Grandpa Zeng is most worried about now is what will happen to our Ma family when you ascend the throne." Mr. Ma Han said with worry on his brow.
Ma Tianzhi said: "Grandpa Zeng, don't worry, Zhi'er will definitely restrain his temper from now on and will never humiliate our Ma family!"
"Really? Didn't you say this to deceive Grandpa Zeng?" Ma Han asked first.
"Grandpa Zeng, Zhi'er won't dare to lie to anyone!" Ma Tianzhi immediately raised his right hand: "Zhi'er is willing to swear..."
Ma Han stopped him first: "There's no need to swear. Grandpa Zeng is willing to believe you, but you have to promise Grandpa Zeng one thing!"
"What's the matter? Grandpa Zeng, just say it!" Ma Tianzhi stared at Grandpa Zeng.
Ma Han paused for a moment and then said: "Grandpa Zeng has thought about it. It is impossible to expect your boy to study well and get a meritorious service... In this case, Grandpa Zeng wants to find a military job for you.
You are still young and can practice hard. Only then will you be able to live in this family!"
Ma Tianzhi was stunned for a moment, then asked: "Grandpa Zeng, what you are saying...do you want Zhi'er to join the army?"
"If you are willing to join the army, Grandpa Zeng will not object to it," Ma Han said first.
Ma Tianzhi was stunned for a moment, and then thought about what Grandpa Zeng said, he came back to his senses and asked, "Grandpa Zeng, what military position did you originally plan to get for Zhi'er?"
Ma Hanxian asked seriously: "Zhi'er, do you know General Sun Luochang's grandson, Sun Xingba?"
"Sun Xingba?" Ma Tianzhi searched in his mind, shook his head and said, "I don't know..."
Ma Han first said: "This kid Sun Xingba first served as a sergeant in the Forbidden Army. Later, General Sun Luochang transferred him to the Wude Division. After hearing about the Wude Division, Zhang Yang's temper also calmed down and he became stable and mature.
He has made a lot of achievements, and it is said that he has made some great contributions and has really grown up! Zhi'er, do you know how old Sun Xingba is this year?"
"I don't know..." Ma Tianzhi thought to himself, I don't know this person, how do I know how old he is.
Ma Han first pointed at Ma Tianzhi: "He is less than one year older than you!"
At this point, Ma Tianzhi also understood and asked: "Grandpa Zeng, do you want Zhi'er to work as an errand in the Wude Department?"
Ma Han raised his eyebrows slightly and asked, "Are you willing to go?"
Ma Tianzhi was naturally unwilling in his heart, but he did not dare to refuse in person, so he could only say: "Grandpa Zeng, not everyone can enter a place like Wudesi. Zhi'er's martial arts skills are ordinary, and Wudesi can enter
The department's assessment is so strict, Zhi'er is afraid..."
Ma Hanxian interrupted: "You don't have to worry about this. I just want to know if you are willing to go?"
Ma Tianzhi wanted to say no, but when he raised his eyes and met Ma Hanxian's gaze, his heart trembled, and then he replied insincerely: "Yes...yes."
"Okay!" Ma Hanxian nodded immediately, with a smile of relief on his lips: "You can go back to the house, Grandpa Zeng will arrange this!"
Ma Tianzhi opened his mouth to say something, but Ma Hanxian didn't want to continue listening and just waved his hand to signal him to go back quickly.
Helpless, Ma Tianzhi had no choice but to bow and exit the hall, leaving somewhat depressed.
After Ma Tianzhi left, Ma Hanxian called his servants and ordered: "Early tomorrow morning, come here to pick up my name card and letter, and go to the city to hand them over to Commander Wu De Gu."
"Yes, Lord Marquis." The servant responded respectfully.
After Ma Han finished speaking, he dismissed the servants and then quietly thought about the content of the letter.
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On the other side, Tang Chongshan and Tang Xu, who had left the Yongchang Hou Mansion, were walking home.
Tang Chongshan walked in front, and Tang Xu followed quietly behind him with the Gangtian Sword on his back. The two always maintained a body position gap.
As they were walking, Tang Xu suddenly said: "Master, can I ask her for advice in the future?"
Tang Chongshan turned around, frowned and asked, "You mean Miss Jimo?"
Tang Xu hurriedly explained: "Master, please don't misunderstand me. This disciple does not want to avenge today's defeat, but wants to improve his swordsmanship and go further."
Tang Chongshan suddenly stopped, turned to look at Tang Xu, and asked, "Do you really think so?"
"It's the real master! My disciple knows that his swordsmanship is far inferior to Miss Jimo's, so he wants to ask her for more advice." Tang Xu also stopped and said with a sincere face.
Tang Chongshan observed his disciple's face, then turned back and continued to move forward, saying: "If this is the case, of course I will not object, but you have to see whether An Ping Botong agrees. Don't you see? This Jimo master
The young lady will soon become Mrs. An Pingbo. Is it appropriate for you to rush to someone to compete with others in a sword fight?"
Tang Xu also understood this and said: "Then I will go and ask Uncle An Ping for his permission!"
"Go and ask for help from An Pingbo?" Tang Chongshan asked, "You have offended someone today, why do you still have the nerve to ask for help?"
Tang Xu said seriously: "My disciple will sincerely admit his mistake first. If Uncle An Ping disagrees, then my disciple will go again in the future. If it doesn't work once, then twice. If it doesn't work twice, then three times. I believe Uncle An Ping will definitely agree."
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Tang Chongshan looked back at Tang Xu, shook his head and said, "You are just a martial arts idiot..."
Tang Xu lowered his head and said nothing, but followed Tang Chongshan closely.