Chapter 175: Five Questions
Although Qin Daozi understood that this competition was related to Da Yong's face, he did not dare to act too biased in public. If Qin Lang and Zhang Yanzong's strength were too different, it would be difficult for him to vote for Qin Lang.
Master Yichan was the last to come, and his beloved disciple Konghai accompanied him. As soon as Master Yichan arrived, everyone stood up to greet him. The old monk was profound in Buddhism and went to Daye Kingdom to preach many times, which was highly praised by Daye Kingdom. Therefore, he came to be the main judge, and neither side had any objection.
At the third hour of the Chen period, all relevant personnel came to Chunqiu Hall. An Gaoqiu came to observe on behalf of the Empress Dowager. He discussed with Prince Qing and announced that it would start on time.
Qin Lang and Zhang Yanzong entered the Chunqiu Hall from the east and west sides respectively. Zhang Yanzong was wearing a black robe with black warrior clothes inside, while Qin Lang was wearing a red robe. This was specially tailored by Long Xixi for him. As long as he won today, he would announce their wedding date in front of everyone in the Chunqiu Hall, so as to avoid changing clothes.
The focus character Long Xixi did not appear. At this moment, she was standing on the small building in Jinyuan, looking at the Spring and Autumn Hall of Babu Academy, with a heart of uneasy. Although she said in front of Qin Lang that she believed that he would win, she really dared not think about what the result would be. It was not because she had no confidence in Qin Lang, but her opponent's strength was too strong.
She was so nervous away from the competition scene. I wonder what Qin Lang, who is at the core, is feeling now?
Qin Lang and Zhang Yanzong saluted to Prince Qing and to the judges.
According to the pre-prepared order of competition, today we will compete in archery, painting, calligraphy, poetry, and martial arts competition.
Qin Lang found that this order was different from the original order provided by An Gaoqiu, which means that the order was adjusted, and the Daye Kingdom raised objections to the order of the beginning, so the empress dowager made another adjustment.
Qin Lang remembered that it was originally calligraphy, archery, poetry, painting, and martial arts competition. Compared with the two, it seemed that the order after the change was more beneficial to him. After all, he was ready to lose two consecutive games. Now in this order, if he performed well in the two games, he might be able to tie Zhang Yanzong.
Master Yichan said: "The first competition is shooting skills. Please move outside and meet at the shooting range." In order to welcome this archery competition, Babu Academy has already arranged a shooting range in the square outside the Chunqiu Hall in advance.
Everyone stood up one after another and prepared to go outside to see them compete in archery techniques.
Qin Lang and Zhang Yanzong came to their respective positions and stood there. According to the rules, they shot ten arrows each, and the target was a hundred steps away.
Qin Lang looked towards the Jinyuan building. Although he was far away, he could still see the red figure on the building. Qin Lang knew that Long Xixi must be watching him there.
Zhang Yanzong's voice suddenly rang: "Your and Mr. Qin, why not just target the arrow and move it one hundred steps?"
Qin Lang turned his face and saw Zhang Yanzong's provocative gaze, Qin Lang smiled and said, "Do you want to move another hundred steps?"
Zhang Yanzong nodded. His archery skills were accurate and his archery power was amazing. He had learned some of Qin Lang's situation in advance, but had never heard of his expertise in archery skills. In the first game of the game, he had to win first and win with an absolute advantage. Zhang Yanzong had calculated that if the target was at a distance of 100 steps, if Qin Lang's archery skills were good, it was very likely to tie him. If the target was retreated by another hundred steps, the difficulty would increase several times and his chances of winning would also increase exponentially.
Qin Lang shook his head and said, "Not good!"
Zhang Yanzong's eyebrows moved, and this guy saw through his thoughts.
Qin Lang then said, "If you want to move, move another 150 steps. How about we decide what we win or lose?"
Zhang Yanzong was a little strange. The distance between the target was 250 steps. Is this kid really so strong? Of course, such a distance would not have any problems for him. After Zhang Yanzong applied to several judges, he received consent. In fact, as long as the contestants reached a consensus, the judge naturally had no objection.
Zhang Yanzong chose a strong bow again, and Qin Lang pretended to be still choosing, so he asked Zhang Yanzong to shoot first.
Under the gaze of everyone, Zhang Yanzong calmed down and bent his bow and arrows, aimed at the target and shot ten arrows one after another. The arrows were like meteors, and all ten feathered arrows hit the bull's eye, without exception.
Seeing Zhang Yanzong's magical archery skills, Qin Lang's cheering man couldn't help but breathe a breath of air. In this game, Zhang Yanzong was clearly invincible.
Seeing that Qin Lang actually put down the bow he had just picked up.
Master Yichan said: "Is Donor Qin not ready yet?"
"I give up!"
There were screams of exclamations coming from around. Most people didn't expect Qin Lang to choose to give up in the first game. Isn't this retreating at the last minute?
Lu Bu looked at Qin Lang's lips and showed a smile. When Qin Lang asked to target the arrow and moved another fifty steps, he had guessed Qin Lang's thoughts. This kid had no intention of comparing from the beginning. He wanted to consume Zhang Yanzong's energy and spirit in this way, and he had a set of things.
Zhao Shituo said disdainfully: "Since you know you want to lose, why don't you give up earlier?"
Qin Lang asked back, "Mr. Zhao, is there any rule that is not allowed to give up? The Sixth Prince is a guest from afar, and Da Yong is a country of etiquette. As a landlord, I should give in to myself."
Zhao Shituo secretly called this kid shameless. He was obviously inferior to others and said so well-sounding.
Lin Guyi, the Grand Secretary of Tianshui Pavilion, smiled and said, "That's Mr. Qin who admitted defeat!"
Prime Minister Lu Buyao fucked his head and said, "Mr. Lin misunderstood, it's not about admitting defeat or abstaining from power." It seems that the competition between the two people is related to the face of the two countries, and no one is willing to give in between his words.
Zhao Shituo said to Master Yichan: "Master, no matter what, our sixth prince won this first game."
Master Yichan clasped his hands together and said, "Amitabha, this first archery game was won by Donor Zhang!"
Zhang Yanzong's victory was nothing special about the lice on the bald man's head, and there was no dispute. Although Zhang Yanzong also understood Qin Lang's scheming, he was not angry. Qin Lang deliberately consumed his energy and spirit, and such means could not change the overall situation.
Zhang Yanzong said to Qin Lang: "Young Master Qin is so courteous. If you are willing to courteously, we won't have to compete today."
Qin Lang smiled and said, "If I let you, you may not be able to win!"
Zhang Yanzong smiled indifferently and provoked him, which was of no use to me.
The first archery competition disappointed many people, and then returned to Chunqiu Hall to try painting. The title of this painting was drawn up in advance by the Queen Mother Xiao Zirong. Qin Lang knew the question, but after Master Yichan opened the sealed test questions, he asked them to draw a galloping horse on the spot, which was limited to half an hour.
Qin Lang secretly scolded Xiao Ziwei in his heart, and gave himself a portrait of Lu Buyao through the title, but the scene turned into a picture of a galloping horse, and the figure painting became an animal painting. Is this clearly going to implicate himself?
Painting horses is not Qin Lang's strength. Qin Lang is actually mentally prepared for Xiao Zirong's actions, but fortunately there are ready-made works to copy.
Qin Lang copied Mr. Beihong's "Picture of Racing Horses" based on his memory. He drew it very quickly and completed the work in less than a moment.
On the other hand, Zhang Yanzong worked very carefully and was not slow, but he was more like a plain drawing method, and he also completed his work within the specified time.
Five judges moved to the table and began to evaluate two works.
The two galloping horse pictures have completely different styles. Qin Lang uses bold ink splashing and vigorous line description methods, focusing on highlighting the charm and temperament of galloping horses. The galloping horses he wrote are vigorous, strong, powerful, full of vitality, and are about to emerge.
Zhang Yanzong's paintings are precisely made with iron hooks and silver strokes. Although they are not colored, they outline the momentum and power of the galloping horse based on the white drawing. The galloping horse in his paintings is handsome and elegant, and vigorous.
Lu Buyao voted for Qin Lang without thinking about it. The two judges from Daye Kingdom naturally had to vote for the sixth prince Zhang Yanzong.
Qin Daozi was amazed when he saw these two paintings. He thought Qin Lang could only draw sensational weird paintings, but he didn't expect that his paintings were good. Compared with the two, Qin Lang won the charm, but Zhang Yanzong was better in terms of skills and skills. To be fair, it should be a draw. However, Qin Daozi also voted for Qin Lang. Judging from his heart, Prime Minister Lu's hint was already very obvious.
The key vote depends on the Master Yichan. After looking at it, Master Yichan finally said that it was incomparable.
The second game was tied, which means that the painting competition was a waste of time. Both sides had no objection to the result. Judging from the painting alone, it was really hard to decide the outcome.
Qin Daozi stared at the two paintings for a long time, and after returning to his original seat, he whispered to Lu Bu: "Prime Minister, the more I look at it, the more I feel that Qin Lang's painting is slightly better. The momentum of the galloping horse was fully displayed by him, and it has the beauty of the thin bones and bronze sound." He now felt that Master Yichan was wronged by Qin Lang, and this game should be Qin Lang's victory.
Lu Buyao smiled and said, "Buddhist is not too flamboyant."
Qin Daozi nodded, and Lu Buyao hit it. Master Yichan is a Buddhist and has a weak nature. He resisted this outspoken and exposed style from the bottom of his heart. It would be very worthy of Qin Lang to be able to judge the situation.
Lu Buyao began to feel something was wrong. Zhang Yanzong only needed to win two games and immediately won a complete victory, while Qin Lang had to win two games to be invincible. His situation was a bit bad.
The third competition was calligraphy. Anyone who knows the situation of both parties knows that Qin Lang's cultivation in calligraphy is difficult to match Zhang Yanzong's side.
Qin Lang himself had little hope for winning this game, but the current situation could not be missed. Calligraphy was a live proposition, and Master Yichan provided two Buddhist scriptures for the two to copy them on the spot.
Kūkai asked them to choose one of the chapters to copy two identical Lotus Sutras.
Zhang Yanzong chose the 20th chapter of the Universal Door of Guanyin Bodhisattva in Volume 7.
Qin Lang asked for instructions: "Dear judges, can students write another Buddhist scripture?"
Everyone looked at Master Yichan. The question of the calligraphy competition was designed by him, so he had to make a decision. Master Yichan said: "This time the exam is your calligraphy, and there is no restriction on silencing Buddhist scriptures." He signaled Kūkai to light an incense stick, and within one incense stick, the two of them had to complete the calligraphy.
Qin Lang began to write Buddhist scriptures in silence. People are more likely to have self-knowledge. He is not as good as Zhang Yanzong in calligraphy. However, there is no seal script in this world. Qin Lang just studied seal script, and only by using fonts they had never seen before can he play the role of a surprise weapon.
The judges on the scene had a clear position. From the painting just now, we can see that as long as the works of both sides were not too bad, they would definitely tie the two to two, and the final decision was left to the old monk. If you want to win, you must conquer the Yichan master psychologically.
Qin Lang should have won the galloping horse picture just now in Shen Yun, but his style was not liked by Master Yichan, so he was judged to be a draw.
Qin Lang had already thought about writing seal script, but he gave up the Lotus Sutra provided by Master Yichan and changed it to silence the Heart Sutra, but it was a sudden idea. It was difficult to win with one hand seal script alone, so just write a book of the Heart Sutra that has not appeared in this world, just treat it as a gift to the old monk.
When Qin Lang picked up his pen and started writing, Kong Hai, who was invigilating the exam, was stunned. He asked himself about reading Buddhist scriptures, but he had never seen the scriptures written by Qin Lang, and he had never seen Qin Lang's font.
"When Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva practiced the deep Prajna Paramita, he saw that the five aggregates were empty and he could overcome all sufferings..."
When Kooka realized the Zen meaning in it, his expression changed suddenly. Master Yichan sighed in his eyes. After all, his cultivation of this proud disciple was still a little shallow, and he actually showed his mentality at this moment in front of everyone.
Master Yichan believed that Konghai had a conflict with Qin Lang in the past, which caused a change in his mentality, but he did not know that Konghai saw Qin Lang handwriting the Heart Sutra. Outsiders cannot understand the obsession of Buddhist scriptures, especially this Heart Sutra is like helping Konghai open a window in his heart.
Kong Hai couldn't get a few words, and he felt itchy. He wished he could ask Qin Lang now, but he was afraid of disturbing him.
Lu Buyao also felt a little strange when he saw Kong Hai's expression. What extraordinary thing did Qin Lang have done that made the little monk so moved?
A piece of incense burned out, and both of them had completed their works, and this time it was completed by Zhang Yanzong first.
The five judges came closer again, and they noticed that Monk Konghai still stared at the Buddhist scriptures handwritten by Qin Lang.
This time, the national teacher of Daye Kingdom, Zhao Shituo went to Qin Lang first, took a look, and sneered. This is also called calligraphy? I originally wanted to make a sarcasm, but Lu Buyao had already said first: "Good handwriting! It's unique and has a master's style!"
Zhao Shituo's eyes were wide open, could he be more biased? Lu Buyao, you are also the face of a country, and your eyes are dizzy? You can see clearly what you wrote, and you will praise it. In fact, it is normal to think about it. No matter how good Qin Lang wrote, he and Lin Guyi must have voted for the sixth prince Zhang Yanzong, and the same is true for others.
As expected, this time it was still two to two, and the vote that decided the outcome fell into the hands of Master Yichan again.
Master Yichan first read the "Lotus Sutra" handwritten by Zhang Yanzong. The word is written very well, not inferior to himself. In addition to the good words, the old monk of the Buddhist scriptures memorized the contents, so he was not interested in seeing the end from the beginning.
When he saw the Heart Sutra written by Qin Langmo, he first felt the same as everyone else. I had never seen this font before, and then he felt a little timid in his heart. If he admits the wrong word, he will be a joke.
Lu Buyao missed the opportunity and said, "Qin Lang, read this Heart Sutra to us."
Qin Lang had this idea, and Lu Buyao gave him a high-sounding excuse. He began to recite the Heart Sutra. All the judges gathered around this thought. Although everyone's level is not low, no one was sure to recognize the strange font correctly.
After Qin Lang finished reading it once, Kong Hai smiled and the few words that had troubled him just now finally got the answer. So that's it, it should be like this!
None of the five judges paid attention to Kōkai's reaction, and at the same time came up with an idea. The Heart Sutra is so mysterious, why haven't we heard of it in the past?
Master Yichan picked up Qin Lang's Heart Sutra and read it twice in a row. Not only the scripture itself, but also the simple and clumsy font, which also contains deep Zen meaning. Master Yichan even thought that if it were replaced with other fonts, it would definitely not be able to express this thought-provoking flavor.
Qin Daozi said: "Master, who are you going to choose this time?" In fact, his question was a bit redundant. Master Yichan was a little out of his composure. Who else could he choose?
Master Yichan said: "Zhang's calligraphy clearly has the style of a master, but Qin's calligraphy has become a school of its own. Looking around the world, such a font containing the Zen meaning has never appeared before. This time, Qin's calligraphy won."
Zhang Yanzong also came over to see it. Why did Qin Lang's calligraphy be so strange? That won him? Is the respected Yichan master unfair?
Qin Lang picked up the Heart Sutra and handed it to Konghai: "Master, you and I have misunderstood before. This Heart Sutra is considered to be apologizing to you." Giving it to Konghai is equivalent to giving it to Master Yi Zen in disguise. This gift is nothing to others, but it is a priceless treasure to Buddhist disciples.
Kooka was ecstatic, but fortunately, he controlled his facial muscles at this time, and his expression was Gu Jingbuha, saying, "Thank you, donor Qin."
All the five judges were wise figures. Everyone could see that Qin Lang was openly giving gifts to please Master Yichan, but no one could find fault.
Although Zhang Yanzong was dissatisfied with this result, he couldn't say anything. After three games, the two actually tied. There were two games in the next, including Shiwen and Wu, which means that only by winning two games could you win a complete victory. Of course, there is also a possibility that both sides would tie. If they tied in the end, they would have another game. The Queen Mother had long considered this possible result.
Neither Qin Lang nor Zhang Yanzong wanted to try extra, both of them wanted to have a result in five games.
The Empress Dowager presented the title of painting on behalf of the master Yichan, and the right to draw the title of calligraphy on the spot, and the right to draw the poem and essay competition was handed over to Daye's side.
After discussion, the two judges in Daye decided that the national teacher Zhao Shituo would give the question. Zhao Shituo stood up to make some preparations, and after he came back, he presented the already prepared envelope to Master Yichan.
Master Yichan opened it in public, unfolding the paper inside but found a blank space on it.
Kong Hai took the piece of white paper and came to Qin Lang and Zhang Yanzong, allowing them to see clearly.
Qin Lang laughed in his heart. Zhao Shituo was ridiculous and Qin Lang deliberately pretended to be surprised. Seeing Zhang Yanzong was at ease, the reason was that his mentality was indeed good, and on the other hand, he knew the possible problem in advance. Zhao Shituo was his master, so there was always this convenience.
This time it was still a stick of incense, and Zhang Yanzong had already started writing.
Qin Lang also picked up the pen, and Zhao Shituo was just like this. He seemed to be profound and actually was named after the name of untitled. Of course, Qin Lang did not have the ability to write poetry on the spot, but he had been familiar with Tang poetry and Song lyrics since he was a child, and he learned 300 Tang poetry. If he could not write it, he would make mistakes. What's more, he was just practicing the use of the use today, and he didn't even need to touch his mind, and he would use it if he didn't move it.
Zhang Yanzong finished writing quickly, and at this time the incense had only reached one quarter. He handed in the paper after finishing writing, and was full of confidence in winning this game.
Kong Hai sent the poem written by Zhang Yanzong.
Zhao Shituo signaled Lu Buyao and the others to see first.
Lu Buyao picked up the poem, but saw it read "Untitled"
The next door to Zhangjiajia. The last spring is the new name. It is a beautiful country. It is raining and clouds. There is no difference between water and water, gold dust, musk dust. The picture of the branches is broken. It is often seen. The painting is real. It is made of Huang Xu, and it will not be forgotten for a hundred years. It cannot be drunk under the flowers. It is drunk. It is a laughing killer and infatuated lover.
After watching it, Lu Buyao remained silent and sighed in his heart that the sixth prince of Daye Kingdom had such talent. When he thought of the emperor Long Shixiang of Daye Kingdom, these two people were not on the same level at all. If Zhang Yanzong could ascend to the throne of Daye Kingdom in the future, his wisdom and ability would definitely lead the development and growth of Daye Kingdom, and the Da Yong court would only be like this.
Lu Buyao did not express his opinion and handed the poem to Qin Daozi. He understood that Zhang Yanzong's poem would probably become a masterpiece. If Qin Lang could not produce a work of the same level, he would not dare to openly vote for Qin Lang, otherwise too obvious bias would inevitably lead to ridicule of literati all over the world.
After reading it, Qin Daozi pursed his lips and praised a good word in his heart. Anyway, he couldn't write such a high-level work. At this time, the fragrance was half burning, and Qin Lang was still writing. Qin Daozi sighed inwardly, Qin Lang, Qin Lang, the more you write, the better you write.
Zhao Shituo and Lin Guyi looked at each other and showed a knowing smile. Zhao Shituo had seen Zhang Yanzong's poem, and he evaluated it as a masterpiece at that time. Zhang Yanzong had never published it publicly. Today is the first time to show it in front of everyone. Seeing Lu Buyao's sudden solemn expression, both of them understood that this poem was so good that Lu Buyao dared not unfairly evaluate it.
The poem was finally handed to Master Yichan. Master Yichan put down after reading it, and his eyes turned to the burning incense that had been burned most of the time.
Qin Lang is not over yet, so he continues to write quickly.
Even Lu Buyao couldn't help but sigh, Qin Lang, Qin Lang, I really can't help you this time.
When one stick of incense burned out, Qin Lang also completed his work, not one, but five, and everyone laughed secretly. Is this kid going to win by quantity?
Kong Hai couldn't help asking, "How many poems did Donald Qin write?"
Qin Lang said: "Five poems!"
Chapter completed!