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 is from a wealthy family in Youzhou, 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 guessed that Chen Mo should have some contact with him. 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 contrary, Lu Zhi didn't care too much about his background. In his life, he had experienced the conflict and intrigues of the imperial court. 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 was a bit over the top." 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 a 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. Young people don't know the importance. This matter is not that simple. If you are not careful,

, may have been 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?

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"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've also read Ziyuan's letters. You started at a young age and went through wars. This experience is quite valuable to you, but there is a difference between generals and pawns." Lu Zhi nodded and said with a smile: "Now Beibei

The fifth military academy has all the officers and men. If you want to join, 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 that Taiyuan College allowed him to read. 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. Now Gao Shun, one of the generals of Xiyuan, has some friendship with me. You can go find him. However, 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 could join the army, he was neither a member of a noble family nor had a prominent reputation, and his abilities had not been fully demonstrated. Although Lu Zhi admired him, he only gave him a chance. Now the court should choose a new army general and chief general.

Don't even think about it. It's impossible to become 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 you can pass the Gao Shun test, it means that this person is not a person who can talk on paper. If you can't pass it, it can only be said that this person 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 has a part to do with it, 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 these days of chessboard competition. If Chen Mo refused, Lu Zhi would probably not do anything in this area again.

Open your mouth.

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

"Don't thank me. I just see you as a talented person and intend to recommend you to the court. But if you are not talented, I won't say more." Lu Zhi waved his hand. For him, this matter was just a piece of cake.

, there is no need for trust, a famous post gives Chen Mo a chance to prove himself. If Chen Mo succeeds, then the big man will have another pillar of talent, but if Chen Mo himself is incompetent, it is just a good chess piece against Lu Zhi.

My friend, you may be famous for your chess skills in the future, but if you want to enter the imperial court, at least Lu Zhi’s path will not work for you.

"That's it. Without Lu Gong, the younger generation would have no way to serve the country even if they wanted to." Chen Mo bowed and said.

Although Lu Zhi didn't say it explicitly, Chen Mo had walked through the streets and alleys these days. There was no recruitment list in Luoyang, and Xiyuan was recruiting brave men. It didn't take much to know that this news was definitely not open to the public. In other words,

The people chosen now are probably not ordinary nobles, but generals.

"It's okay, just play chess with me." Lu Zhi smiled and didn't mention the matter again.

"Okay!" Chen Mo nodded. No matter how much he said, it would be pretentious. He stopped thinking about it and started playing chess with Lu Zhi. They continued to play until the evening.

After declining Lu Zhi's invitation to stay as a guest, Chen Mo stood up and left the Shangshu Mansion with Juan'er.

"Sir, does Mr. Lu have..." Juan'er couldn't help but ask on the way.

"Yes, I will join the army. If I choose, I won't have much time to return home." Chen Mo nodded, feeling unusually happy. It has been two months since he entered Luoyang, and now he finally sees some hope of entering an official career.

Revitalizing the family has taken another step forward! Very good.

"Why do you want to join the army?" Juan'er asked puzzledly. Zang Hong was directly appointed as the county magistrate after he graduated from Taiyuan University. Although Chen Mo is young, even if he studies for a few more years, he might as well go hang out in the military camp, right?

Juan'er obviously doesn't think there is any future in joining the army.

"With my background, if you want to rely on making connections, it's great. You're just a county magistrate. It's faster to join the army based on meritorious service." Chen Mo shook his head. For most scholars, having as much wealth as Cao Cao and others
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