Translated by Zhenguan politician Ma Zhou

Ma Zhou is from chiping, Bozhou. In the fifth year of Zhenguan, he went to Chang 'an, the capital, and stayed at Chang's home, a corps commander. At that time, Li Shimin, Emperor Taizong, asked officials to write about his gains and losses, and Ma Zhou listed more than 20 things for Changhe Luo, all of which met the imperial edict. Emperor Taizong was very strange about this matter, so he asked Changhe, and Changhe replied, "These are not my humble officials, they are all his diners." He sent his subordinates down to urge him four times. After the audience, Emperor Taizong had a good talk with Ma Zhou. He was awarded the position of supervising the history of the empire and even served as an official scribe. Ma Zhou is witty and eloquent, and he can fight, so he knows the truth of things very well, so he never fights against the wishes of Emperor Taizong. Emperor Taizong once said, "If you don't see Ma Zhou for a while, think about what you have done." Eighteen years of Zhenguan. Dealing with things calmly and reasonably won the appreciation of many people at that time. Later, because of his duty, he was promoted to the official department minister. Emperor Taizong often said to the waiters around him, "Ma Zhou was quick and cautious by nature. As for judging others, he is more in line with my heart than the person I sent. Now that he has shown his loyalty and attached himself to me, he is really the only person who can make the country healthy with me! " "