Chapter 135 Luoyang Poetry Society
How dare he?!
Could it be that he is really talented, so talented that even scholars all over the world cannot reach?
Kai shook his head, not unaware of Yuan Shu's ability to write poetry on the spot.
The song "Ying Snow" I wrote when competing with him was completely a limerick, and I won by chance by relying on the rules of the competition.
If we really compete with the ability to write poetry, Wei Kai does not think that Yuan Shu is his opponent.
Thinking of this, Wei Kai's confidence came back, and he sneered:
"I think Yuan Shu is probably crazy and dares to challenge scholars all over the world.
It's really a frog in the well, and I don't know how big the world is.
Well, since Yuan Shu is so polite, then the title of "No. 1 Talent in the World" will be accepted by my brother."
Wei Zhen looked at his brother's confident look and said in admiration:
"With the strength of my elder brother, I will definitely win the first place.
Then let’s see how Yuan Shu ends!”
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The next morning, almost all the young talents in Luoyang City came to Zuixianlou, and even the commercial street outside Zuixianlou was crowded.
Whether it is the bonus after winning the ranking or the title of "the world's number one talent", it is very attractive to these people.
There were too many people who signed up for the competition, and Yuan Shu was prepared for this. He hired dozens of academy teachers to audition them at high prices.
After several rounds of knockout rounds, only the nine strongest young heroes are qualified to compete with Yuan Shu.
The nine people and Yuan Shu happened to gather ten people to compete for the final.
Some young heroes think this is unfair, so why don’t Yuan Shu have to participate in the auditions?
Yuan Shu said directly, "If you have the ability, you can contribute money and work hard to organize the competition, I will participate." He was so angry that he had no temper at all.
The game started at the morning hour and when the top nine were really decided, it was already the hour of You.
Among these nine people, there are really a few familiar faces of Yuan Shu, such as the polite Zhou Yi, and the Wei family, Wei Kai, who had fought poetry in Cai’s house before.
What Yuan Shu didn't expect was that Cao Cao actually came to join in the lively Luoyang Poetry Festival, and even passed the opportunity to win the ticket to the finals.
When Cao Cao saw Yuan Shu looking at him, he grinned and said:
"Brother Gaolu, Cao came here just to get a ranking and earn some pocket money. He won't compete with you for the first place, don't mind."
Yuan Shu suddenly remembered that Cao Cao seemed to be a great writer in history and wrote many magnificent works.
He thought to himself that Cao Mengde was my master's strong rival this time.
Yuan Shu's eyes swept over the remaining few people, and what surprised him the most was the young master who was ranked last.
The young man is extremely handsome and has a sense of daughter-like elegance.
This...isn't this Yan'er's junior sister?!
Although Cai Wenji was dressed as a man, she was still recognized by Yuan Shu at a glance.
Cai Wenji also noticed that Yuan Shu was looking at her, and she played a naughty way with Yuan Shu, as if saying:
How about it? I didn’t expect that Brother Yan’er has also reached the finals.
At this time, the lights in the commercial street were on, and the literati and poets watching the competition were still in high spirits, which made the atmosphere of the poetry meeting even stronger.
The great scholar Zheng Xuan looked at the ten heroes who participated in the final and said seriously:
"Being able to enter the last round shows that you have outstanding literary talent and deserve the reputation of a talented man.
However, whether you can win the honor of being the number one talent in the world must be convinced by everyone on the scene.
After discussion among us, we decided to make the final ranking by improvising poetry.
I wonder if the ten people think it is fair?"
Improvised poetry tests not only people's literary literacy, but also their ability to adapt on the spot, and can also eliminate the hidden dangers of others' writing. It can be said that it is very fair.
Ten talented men expressed their no objection and followed Zheng Xuan's arrangements.
The great scholar Zheng Xuan nodded and said:
"Since that's the case, in order to prevent cheating, each of us three people will give an impromptu title, and you ten of you will vote to select the final title."
After discussing for a while, the three great scholars each gave their own questions.
The great scholar Cai Yong gave the title "Autumn". It is not uncommon to say "sad autumn" from ancient times to the present, and this title can also be calculated in a proper way.
The title given by the great scholar Lu Zhi was "War". This title shows his character very well. Unfortunately, such poems are rare and not easy to write.
The last great scholar Zheng Xuan wrote the title of "Wine". In Zheng Xuan's words, today's Luoyang Poetry Festival is set up in Zuixianlou. In the final, all the talents may wish to write a poem with "Wine" as the title, which is quite suitable.
His proposal was supported by ten young heroes, and the final title was set as the "wine" produced by Zheng Xuan.
The first person to write a poem was a student named Li who had made a big fuss at the entrance of Cai’s mansion. Yuan Shu had a deep impression of him.
He actually entered the finals, and it seems that he is still capable of leading the trouble.
Under the gaze of all the literati students, the student surnamed Li stood on the top platform of Zuixian Tower and bowed to the people below:
"In the lower house, Li Gu is now the chief disciple of Luoyang Academy.
Since all the talents want to compete for the honor of "the world's number one talent", Li threw out his bricks and made a fool of himself!"
After saying that, he shook his head and recited:
"Drinking wine thousands of bottles will last for a long time. (Note 1)
When guests walk in wine, the beautiful scenery returns to the realm.
After drinking, I searched for the world, where can I find a beautiful woman?
And we gather with friends and write poems to sigh at the good times.”
After reciting a poem, I gave a bow to everyone and then returned to my original position.
Next, several talents recited their improvised works, and their level was basically the same as Li Gu, which made Yuan Shu feel sleepy.
What are they all? Donkey lips are not right?
Then Zhou Yi went on stage to recite a poem. Zhou Yi's poem had a unique rhythm. It was said to be a poem, but Yuan Shu felt it was more like a poem.
However, this poem is also a very beautiful word.
Yuan Shu thought to himself that he was our junior brother, and his level was much better than these unknown people.
Zhou Yi played later. Wei Kai, who looked confident, obviously had made careful preparations.
He was wearing a light blue magnificent dress today, looking elegant and handsome.
Wei Kai stood on the high platform and recited aloud:
"Working with wine and writing poems in Luoyang City, young talents walk on singing. (Note 2)
One Confucianism and Taoism is returned from all over the world, and three thousand people have won the first place.
The immortals in the Zuixian Tower are drunk, and the beautiful and beautiful smiles are stunning.
The ancients sighed at the wine today, but the cup was gone but the nameless."
As soon as Wei Kai's poem was released, the audience was in an uproar.
This poem is perfect in terms of artistic conception and parallelism.
Moreover, the poem vaguely praised the young talents and the three great scholars present, which made everyone feel very comfortable when they heard it.
Many students feel that once this poem is published, there is no need for the remaining three people to compete again.
This poem has basically secured the first place.
Cao Cao was not under much pressure. Seeing Wei Kai retreating, he stepped forward and recited a song "Pretty to Wine":
"When it comes to wine and singing, the officials do not call the door. The king is virtuous and wise..."
Chapter completed!