Chiping people and horses Zhou Xi traveled to Chang'an to seek translation of ancient texts

Ma Zhou is from Chiping, Bozhou. In the fifth year of Zhenguan's reign, he arrived in Chang'an, the capital, and stayed at the home of Zhonglang General Chang He. At that time, Emperor Taizong Li Shimin of the Tang Dynasty asked all civil and military officials to write a letter about his gains and losses. Ma Zhou helped Chang He list more than 20 things and asked him to write a memorial. The results were all in line with the holy will. Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty was very surprised about this matter and asked Chang He. Chang He replied: "These are not the intentions of the humble ministers. They were all proposed by Ma Zhou, a diner under his subordinates." Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty immediately summoned Ma Zhou, who did not arrive. During this period, he sent his subordinates four times to urge him. After arriving at Jin, Tang Taizong and Ma Zhou had a very happy conversation. He was given the post of supervisory censor, and even the official secretary. Ma Zhou was a man of wit and eloquence, capable of presenting memorials, and he understood the reasons for things very well, so there was never a time when he presented memorials that were not in line with Taizong's wishes. Taizong once said: "As for Ma Zhou, if you don't see him for a while, you have to think about what's wrong with you." In the eighteenth year of Zhenguan, Ma Zhou moved to the official position of Shuling and worked part-time as the prince Zuo Shuzi. Ma Zhou already worked part-time in the two palaces. , handled things calmly and reasonably, and was appreciated by many people at the time. Later, because of his duty, he was promoted to official position. Taizong often said to the waiters around him: "Ma Zhou is quick in doing things and cautious by nature. As for evaluating others and being outspoken, compared to the people I send, he is more in line with my wishes. Since he has shown his loyalty, he is very loyal." For me, he is the only one who can work with me to make the country healthy!"