The head of the Ma family is now Ma Zhen, the father of the five brothers of Ma Liang.

This Ma Zhen was able to gain a foothold in so many families in Jingzhou, relying on a proper follower.

Why can you follow the crowd and gain a foothold in Jingzhou?

The reason is very simple, although the Ma family is a family, it is not so big in terms of the right to speak. Liu Biao came to power when he was young, and the Ma family followed behind all the families and shouted. After Liu Biao's death, the two brothers Cai Mao and the Kuai family divided Jingzhou, and the Ma family directly became a turtle with a shrunken head, without any intention of coming out, and escaped the butcher's knife of the two brothers Cai Mao and the Kuai family, until now Liu Yu seized Jingzhou.

After Liu Yu entered Xiangyang, many families were ready to be loyal to Liu Yu, but they didn't know what Liu Yu's attitude was towards the Jingzhou families, so many people took a tentative attitude. Sending beauties, treasures, and all kinds of gifts, this is the duty of being a courtier and a people, as long as it is filial piety, Liu Yu will accept it no matter what he does as the son of heaven. As long as the gift is accepted, then the cannibalistic mouth is short, and the family of Jingzhou can safely survive the turbulent period caused by the transfer of power. But the final result was obvious, Liu Yu didn't even have the mind to deal with them. The worst thing is Cai Mao's house, who actually misunderstood Liu Yu's preference for men, and sent several handsome men to Liu Yu, but now Liu Yu has been snubbed until now.

When the Jingzhou family saw such a scene, they were immediately afraid. Liu Yu was reluctant to deal with them, they were also silent, and some even adopted an attitude of non-cooperation and non-opposition, to put it bluntly, Liu Yu could do whatever he wanted.

But now things are not right. The news from Shouchun's side has confirmed that Cao Cao has suffered huge losses, and the Cao-Sun Alliance is almost unable to confront Emperor Shenwu. As for Liu Bei's little shrimp, the Jingzhou family doesn't take him seriously.

The situation became different, and the families changed their strategy. Liu Yu ignored them before, they naturally had backbone, Liu Yu gave them a cold face, and they also sat and watched Liu Yu get into trouble and were ready to see Liu Yu's jokes. What is backbone now? Those who have backbone are all killed by Liu Yu.

Now is the time for the Maison to make a change.

And Ma Zhen, the head of the Ma family, who has always followed the crowd, plans to come out on his own this time and take the lead in expressing his determination.

What brought courage to Ma Zhen was his five sons, the five constants of the Ma family are well-known in Jingzhou, and the most awesome thing about Ma Zhen in his life is that he can have children. Ma Zhen was born in a family, and naturally knows that outstanding young people are the foundation of a family, and what is tied up is nonsense, only by bringing the good son of his family into the right direction, can the Ma family go further and become a top family.

This is Ma Zhen's hope all along. And it is also a goal that each generation of the Ma family wants to accomplish. Now this goal has finally seen the hope of success in Ma Zhen's generation, and it is the greatest hope.

Ma Lao Da Zi Ma Xuan Bo Chang, Ma Lao Er Ma Kang Zi Zhong Chang, Ma Lao San Ma Jin Zi Shu Chang, Ma Lao Si Ma Liang Zi Ji Chang, Ma Lao Wu Ma Tan Zi Yu Chang.

In ancient times, the order was arranged according to Bo Zhong Shu Ji and so on. Many of the children of the family are based on this, which saves a lot of effort. For example, Sima Yi's family is like this, Sima Yi ranks second, his cousin is Zhongda, and his eldest brother is Sima Lang, which is the cousin Boda.

Now Ma Zhen's five sons are all sitting in front of their father, looking at their father one by one.

Ma Zhen looked at his five heroic and very good sons, and the relief in his heart can be imagined.

The eldest Ma Xuan saw that everyone had arrived, and as the eldest son, he took the lead in asking Ma Zhen: "Father, I don't know if I and other brothers are summoned to come today, but there is something important to order?" ”

The boss spoke, and the remaining four looked at Ma Zhen at the same time.

I saw Ma Kang smile slightly: "What Bo Chang said is very right. Today, the old man is looking for the five of you brothers to come here, because there is a matter related to the prosperity of the family to discuss with the five of you. ”

The second Zhong Chang said puzzledly: "Father, the so-called young and old are orderly. The father is the head of the family, and the family affairs can be discussed with the eldest brother. Our brothers will listen. ”

Ma Zhen's second son Ma Zhongchang has a lazy personality, although he is talented, but he is a bit low-key in life, and he is also a very homely person, and he will hardly refute Ma Zhen's opinion. Due to his homely comparison, Ma Kang's figure is also fatter than that of his other brothers.

Ma Xuan said a little blamedly: "Second brother, since my father said so. There must be something important. Put away that lazy nature. ”

Ma Kang was beaten by his eldest brother, and immediately put on a proper posture, he didn't dare to mess around in front of his eldest brother.

The brothers of the Ma family are all brothers, friends and brothers, no matter where they are, the eldest Ma Xuan is the leader of the five brothers, and the four younger brothers are all headed by Ma Xuan, even the most talented Ma Liang does not dare to offend Ma Xuan's status. This is also Ma Zhen's good education, a proper good tutor.

"The stakes are high, and fathers have to be cautious. You're all grown up. The future of the Ma family is in your hands. For the sake of the Father, some things will slowly come into your hands. The five of you are very competitive, and you have grown a lot of face for your father. Now the Father has tested you, and today the Father has asked you to come and take counsel, and you can guess what it is? Ma Zhen said with a smile.

The five brothers glanced at each other, and then Ma Xuan motioned to Ma Liang, the most talented, to come out.

Ma Liang nodded, came out and said, "My brother thinks that my father summoned me today for His Majesty's business. ”

The small actions of the brothers naturally did not escape Ma Zhen's eyes.

Ma Zhen nodded and said, "That's right." Today's father is to let the five of you brothers serve the court. ”

Sure enough, this was the case, and the Ma Liang brothers immediately understood Ma Zhen's intentions.

Ma Jian was a straightforward person, he was a little puzzled, and asked, "Father, our Ma family has always followed everyone's footsteps. And now the other families in Jingzhou have not expressed their allegiance to His Majesty. It doesn't seem good if we make a first bird now. One is not good, but it will offend many people. ”

Ma Zhen shook his head, Ma Zhen was still young after all, and he didn't think of anything more.

Without Ma Zhen educating Ma Yan, the second Ma Kang said: "Fifth brother." Our Ma family used to follow in everyone's footsteps, because even if our family wanted to make the first bird, there was no chance. You know, it's not what it used to be. ”

Ma Jian is not very clear about this situation, he is still young, and he has not seen as well as several other brothers.

Since he didn't understand, Ma Jian was very simple, so he immediately sat back and quietly waited for the decision of his brothers and father.

"It may be a good opportunity to serve the imperial court at this time." Ma Jin, who has not spoken much, said.

The third Ma Jin is the most silent person, and it has always been an iceberg feeling, and sometimes Ma Zhen can't understand what his son is thinking. But often this third child can always say some very good insights at the most critical time.

Ma Zhen smiled and asked his third son, "Tell me about it." ”

Ma Jin said lightly: "If the Ma family wants to rise, it may be this opportunity." ”

After saying this, Ma Jin didn't say much other nonsense, as if the person who spoke just now was not him.

Ma Zhen knew that this was Ma Jin's character, so he didn't ask too much, and what Ma Jin said was exactly what he thought in his heart.

The eldest is cautious, the second is lazy, the third is cold, the fourth is calm and calm, the fifth is active, and the five sons have five personalities. The children of the Ma family are quite eccentric.

Ma Xuan said to Ma Zhen: "Father, it is understandable to serve the imperial court. But for the sake of safety, we might as well wait for others to set an example before acting. After His Majesty arrived in Xiangyang, the child found that the people of my family were not so well received by His Majesty. Even if we have the heart, we may be despised by Your Majesty. ”

The boss's cautious personality has not changed, there is no way, as the eldest son of the Ma family, Ma Xuan has seen too much of the dark side of this world, he feels that every decision is like walking on thin ice, and he has to act cautiously, otherwise it will lead to the destruction of the family.

Ma Zhen also has such worries, so he will find his five sons to come over to discuss and see if he can make the best decision.

"Being a father is also a worry. But as Uncle Chang said, the opportunity for the Ma family to rise may be this time. Your ancestors fought for this goal. If he succeeds, even if his father dies, he will have the face to meet his ancestors and ancestors. Ma Zhen's face was sad, he really couldn't make up his mind.

The ancients paid attention to the family and the country. A family is a family, and if you decide on the prosperity of the family, you are hesitant as a family and your children.

The father and son were silent, and when it came to this, it was time for them to think more.

Ma Liang's white eyebrows continued to contract, he was now thinking about various gains and losses, and then slowly stretched out.

As soon as Ma Zhen saw Ma Liang's expression, he knew that his most competitive son already had an opinion.

Ma Liang's ability is the strongest in the family, even among the younger generation in Jingzhou, he is naturally the best. Of course, compared to the freak Pang Tong of the Pang family, it is a little worse.

"Ji Chang, do you have a good opinion?" Ma Zhen said.

Ma Liang straightened his figure, and then arched his hand to Ma Zhen and said, "Father, brothers. What is the current trend in the world? ”

Ma Tan, an impatient man, immediately said, "Isn't this obvious? Today is the strongest of His Majesty. The other princes can only contain His Majesty, but cannot cause His Majesty too much trouble. In the past, there was also a Cao Cao who could make it difficult for His Majesty. But now that Cao Cao has suffered a heavy blow, it is estimated that he will not be able to catch his breath for a while and a half. ”

Ma Zhen and the others kept nodding, what Ma Tan said was very reasonable, this is the situation in the world today.

"So what are we waiting for?" Ma Liang smiled: "The world is already the strongest of His Majesty, and it is only a matter of time before he dominates the world." The families in Jingzhou have not acted for a long time, is it because of them that His Majesty has taken a spot? His Majesty's advisers are like clouds, and the fierce generals are like rain. Jingzhou, these people who only fight for power and profit, how can Your Majesty look at it. ”

"Fourth brother, do you already want to serve the imperial court?" Ma Xuan asked in a deep voice.

"Yes, yes. Big brother, in fact, at a very early age, he wanted to go to Luoyang for his younger brother. It's a pity that the situation was complicated at that time, in order not to cause chaos to our family. The younger brother never left. When His Majesty recovered Jingzhou, the whole situation became complicated again. Which one can enter His Majesty's eyes can not be reused? The younger brother thinks that he has some ability, and he will not be worse than others no matter how he says. The younger brother Guan His Majesty is a man of nature and thirsty for talent. Besides, if you don't serve the court at this time, and wait until the other families come out, then what's the matter with my Ma family? Ma Liang boldly said his thoughts.

Ma Zhen looked at his most competitive son in shock, but he didn't expect that his son had long wanted to serve Liu Yu. If it weren't for his entire family, maybe Ma Liang arrived in Luoyang early, and he might be one of Liu Yu's important courtiers now.

Ma Liang has missed a lot of opportunities, and now it may be time for the Shenwu Imperial Court to dominate the world, which also means that the credit that can be earned is gradually decreasing. Ma Liang didn't want to miss his chance to make a name for himself again. The reason why he frowned before was because Ma Liang was calculating whether he could be reused by Liu Yu.

Thinking that because of the family's affairs, Ma Liang did not make his own decision and missed a great opportunity, Ma Zhen felt a burst of self-blame.

"Ji Chang, it's because of his father's incompetence." Ma Zhen said reproachfully: "In this case, our Ma family will serve the imperial court this time." ”

"Father, how many of our brothers are going to serve in the imperial court?" The lazy Ma Kang asked weakly.

Ma Kang felt that if he served the imperial court, then he would have a lot of things to do in the future, and he couldn't rest if he wanted to, this was not the life he wanted.

"That's a must." Ma Zhen said resolutely.

Ma Kang was stunned on the spot, he didn't dare to oppose any of Ma Zhen's decisions, and could only say goodbye to his previous happy and leisurely life.

Ma Liang suggested: "Father, let's let the child go first." The child will go on behalf of the Ma family, if the child cannot satisfy His Majesty. The father could let the other brothers do it again. ”

Ma Liang let himself take the lead first.

Ma Zhen shook his head and said, "Either don't do it, or do it to the end." Your Majesty never follows the routine, if one is not good, our Ma family may lose this opportunity. Therefore, the father has now decided to serve His Majesty and the court wholeheartedly. ”

"The child obeys his father's name!" The five members of the Ma family immediately agreed.

The Ma family in Jingzhou made a very correct decision this time.