Ma Jun's figure tends to be thin and thin, but because he is well versed in forging and invention, he looks extraordinarily strong. In addition, he has a standard Chinese character face, a straight nose, thick scum, dark skin, and a pair of sharp eyes that seem to be able to see through everything. An uneasy feeling.
Knowing that the person in front of him was General Zuo and the lord of Jingzhou, Ma Jun also hurriedly returned the courtesy, but his words and deeds were not restrained by Liu Xun's identity.
Seeing Ma Jun’s performance of being neither haughty nor humble, Liu Xun’s eyes were even more appreciative, and said: "Mr. Ma Jun can come to Jingzhou not far away, and my master can’t help but play the landlord’s friendship. Besides, I still have many invention questions to ask my husband, and my husband would like to sit in my house."
Liu Xun took a mouthful and a gentleman, and coupled with his respectful attitude, he didn't mean to be negligent.
"General Zuo is kind, and Ma Jun naturally dare not fail." To everyone's expectation, Ma Jun hesitated for a while, shook his head and said, "It's just that at this moment, the new type of catapult that Pu Yuan and I have transformed is in the most critical step. If successful, it will be a great sensation, and it will also be helpful to General Zuo in the future."
Ma Jun has a calm and open-minded personality. He naturally understands the consequences of rejecting the invitation of a prefect, but he has a special liking for creation and invention. It is a persevering pursuit, and it is also because of excessive persistence. Ma Jun's talent for invention.
Originally, he was still a little dismissive of Pu Yuan's invitation, but until the moment he entered the manufacturing base, those unheard-of and unseen strange things stimulated his nerves, making his somewhat closed vision suddenly disappear. Cheerful. At that moment, Ma Jun actually had a feeling of spiritual sustenance. It seemed that this was the place he dreamed of. Only here could he exert greater talents and create more inventions.
Liu Xun did not show any displeasure. On the contrary, there was more praise in his eyes for Ma Jun's persistence. When he came this time, he did not want to conquer Ma Jun in a whimsical manner, as long as he can befriend this great inventor. , Liu Xun is already content.
At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, there were many outstanding talents. Mentors, military generals, handsome talents, and people who governed the country and the country were countless, but inventors like Ma Jun were rare. It would be lucky to find one.
Liu Xun’s ideology is different from others. He needs not only political and military talents, but also industrial and commercial talents. If he wants to compete for the world, he also needs advanced production capabilities to drive industrial development and strengthen economic strength. In addition, a strong military force is needed as a backing.
Ma Jun, he not only has outstanding achievements in the military, but also has made significant contributions in production. This kind of talent is the talent Liu Xun dreams of.
"In that case, you continue to study, and I will be listening." Liu Xun shook his head indifferently, his eyes also aimed at the two of them on the detailed drawings, with a little curiosity on their faces.
A drawing with a model of a thunder-thunder car marked with precise data, the size of the tie rod, the length of the model, the size of the gear teeth, the ballast weight, the thickness of the rope, and the projection distance, all clearly marked.
Ma Jun didn't mind the existence of Liu Xun, but Pu Yuan was somewhat restrained. However, in the discussion that followed, the two immediately became addicted to the design of the trebuchet, forgetting Liu Xun who was standing by.
Liu Xun didn't care. On the contrary, he became very interested in their transformation of the catapult. Gradually, he also heard why the two had differences.
Pu Yuan believes that on the basis of the catapult, the destructive power of throwing can be increased to suppress the enemy more effectively. Ma Jun believes that the use of a rotary stone launcher can continuously launch large stones, making the enemy too late to defend.
Both of them have their own reasons. In the end, because they couldn't persuade each other, their faces were red from the quarrel, and even because they insisted on their own ideas, they almost rolled up their sleeves and did it.
"I think, since we have found a development plan, it is better to make both of them, and then conduct experiments. Which catapult has a long throw and high lethality, we will make which kind of catapult." At this time, Liu Xun acted as a peacemaker.
Because Pu Yuan and Ma Jun insisted on their own designs, they refused to give in to each other. At this time, after hearing Liu Xun's words, they realized that the two trebuchets could be tested at the same time, and the other party's design was not necessarily excluded.
After figuring it out, they realized how ridiculous the disagreement just now was, and the blushing face became more and more flushed.
"If this is the case, let's start the development immediately to see whose design is more perfect." Liu Xun smiled and said: "The problem is solved, then let's go back and wait for the trebuchet to be developed before we carry out the test."
"General Zuo is very true." Ma Jun nodded and agreed, and then he was relieved. The persistence and stubbornness in his eyes disappeared because of the resolution of this matter. When he looked at Liu Xun again, his eyes were very different. On the contrary, the time became a little deeper, and the temperament of the whole person became much heavier, just like a farmer transformed into a capable and wealthy businessman.
"General Zuo is here to recruit me."
While Liu Xun was still feeling the change of Ma Jun's temperament, he heard Ma Jun's indifferent question and caught Liu Xun by surprise.
Ma Jun looked at Liu Xun. At this moment, he began to examine Liu Xun seriously, waiting for Liu Xun's answer.
Liu Xun originally didn't like to be circumspect. Seeing Ma Jun asked so bluntly, he simply faced it seriously: "Sir's talent, Liu Xunxin has been admired for a long time. I hope that Mr. can stay and help me."
Ma Jun said: "I heard Pu Yuan say goodbye to General Zuo. From noble to inferior, General Zuo has always been colleagues, from noble to inferior. I didn’t believe it at first, but I saw the master’s announcement. The order of seeking talents, clearly stated that meritocracy, opened a convenient door for the poor, and regardless of the opposition of the family, promoted the status of workers and merchants in large numbers, and as long as they made contributions, they could get official position, status and salary. Same as officials of aristocratic families."
Liu Xun nodded and admitted: "Yes, as long as you have the ability and ability, I will promote and reuse, regardless of high or low."
Ma Jun raised his brows and his eyes sparkled, "General Zuo is really special, but this way you will be rejected by the family. You must know that the land of Jingzhou is full of aristocratic families who want to fight for supremacy in the chaos. If you don't get the recognition and support of the family, you will be walking on thin ice and it will be difficult to move.
"Aristocratic family!" Liu Xun's face was cold and stern, and he laughed: "They don't have to make trouble. If they dare to obstruct me, then I will kill until they dare not arrogant."
At this moment, Liu Xun only felt passion in his heart, and he wanted to raise his sword and immediately slaughter the few families in Jingzhou who opposed him.
"General Zuo is going to be an enemy of the world's noble family."
Ma Jun's face changed slightly, and his words were filled with suspicion. If he was testing Liu Xun's attitude towards the family, he now has no doubt that if the family provokes him, it might be the family, not Liu Xun.
"How about being an enemy of the aristocratic families?" Liu Xun's expression became more gloomy, and his tone was somber: "It is because of these greedy families that the Han family has fallen to this level. In the final analysis, the Yellow Turban Uprising is because the people can't survive. The rebellion, why they can’t live, is because the aristocratic family occupied their land and occupied their homes, forcing them to desperate, to the point where they can’t live without rebellion. Above the court, the foreign relatives have the authority to do it for their own benefit. The military service in various places is burdensome, and the people's wealth is exhausted, and the people don't have a livelihood. In the final analysis, this is all harmed by the family."
Pu Yuan listened to the audience, filled with righteous indignation, and was also concerned about the Han family. The deeds of the family over the years can be said to have broken the Han Dynasty and fell apart. This also made him dissatisfied with the family, so he should be listened to. After Liu Xun's fierce words, he became even more angry.
"If the son will win the world in the future, how will he face the family." Ma Jun was a little bit horrified at this time when he tried to test Liu Xun from the original calmness. When this sentence came out, he only felt that his throat was dry and astringent.
"Confiscate their land and restrict their tenants." Liu Xun thought about it carefully, and said: "Only by doing this, the court can control them."
"What if they don't cooperate?" Ma Jun asked. After speaking, he realized that his words were simply superfluous.
Liu Xun's eyes were sharp, and he said grimly: "Then kill!"
Pu Yuan and Ma Jun were silent, and only shocked in their hearts. The family has been prosperous for more than two hundred years from the founding of the Eastern Han Dynasty to the present. How can the power be the opponent of the old family
"Maybe you don't believe it. After all, the family is strong and good at dormant. As long as they are given the opportunity, the world will still be under the control of the family in the future." Liu Xun firmly said: "So I now vigorously use the poor family to promote the status of workers and merchants. Confiscate land, promote industry, develop economy, strengthen strength, and monopolize the development and growth of the family, in order to have the capital to compete with the world’s family in the future."
"Unexpectedly, the son considered so far-reaching, Ma Jun worshipped him." Ma Jun respectfully bowed deeply to Liu Xun, and then hesitated again. When he looked at Liu Xun, he looked at Liu Xun with determination and expectation, and once again bowed deeply to Liu Xun. : "Ma Jun pays respects to the lord!"
Neither Liu Xun nor Pu Yuan was surprised by Ma Jun’s move. Ma Jun was originally a craftsman and had a low status. He originally had a natural dislike for the superior family, and Liu Xun did not regard the family’s attention. Here, the meaning is very clear to suppress the family, coupled with Liu Xun's reuse of various talents, and the development of various industries, this also makes Ma Jun fit his appetite very well, and there is a joy of finally meeting the Mingzhu.
Coupled with the previous conversation, the two have a feeling of like-mindedness, the same hatred, and the late meeting, so it is not surprising that Ma Jun worships Liu Xun as his lord...