My diary of transcendence from the heavens

Chapter 37 37. Ziyun composes a poem with the title of building

"Everyone in the new imperial examination will write a poem, so we old guys who are officials can see how your literary talent is?"

The official said solemnly.

His serious look broke the excitement of the party.

"it is good!"

"As it should be!"

Several scholars agreed.

Other examiners were also drinking nearby.

Everyone was in high spirits.

Only Zhao Xuanqi held up his wine glass with a confused look on his face.

Isn't this a lively party?Why do you still have to write a poem and have a competition?
After finally finishing the exam, it's really disappointing to have to compete now.

It's really unexpected to drink wine happily, but end up writing poems in despair.

Zhao Xuanqi glanced at the scholars next to him, looking at their expectant expressions.

He asked the scholar next to him carefully: "Why are you still writing poetry at this time? Isn't it too disappointing?"

The scholar next to him is named Wang Zizai, and he is No. 2 in this exam.

He glanced at Zhao Xuanqi and chose to answer: "This is tradition. In the past, the top ten candidates would come to the highest level of Ziyun Tower to gather, and then compose poems at the climax."

"The poems written down will be placed in Ziyun Tower for reference by future generations and will be passed down to future generations."

"The reason for holding this gathering is largely to continue this tradition."

"That's it!" Only then did Zhao Xuanqi realize that this was actually a tradition.

This restaurant gathering is to continue this tradition.

The problem is, I don’t know this tradition.

No wonder other people have normal expressions on their faces, but their feelings are just like those of a loser like me.

All the top ten people will come here to compose poems. It is indeed an elegant and romantic thing. Scholars like this, so it is not strange for it to become a tradition.

Zhao Xuanqi thought of another level in his mind: It seems that the backstage of this restaurant is extraordinary. It has the ability to invite new imperial examination candidates to write poems every year.

With these poems, it is definitely a major tourist feature in the local area. There will be no shortage of customers who spend a lot of money. Even if outsiders come to Ziyun County, they will definitely come to this restaurant for sightseeing.

"What are you thinking about, guy?"

Wang Zizai felt unhappy when he saw Zhao Xuanqi's expression of sudden realization.

You know, I am No. 2.

If Zhao Xuanqi, a guy from a poor background, hadn't suddenly won the first place, then he would have been the first this time!

He showed a look of disdain: "What? You don't even dare to write poetry? You must have plagiarized and cheated to get your first place. Don't stutter and be unable to write a poem later. Your true colors will be exposed."

He naturally knew that it was impossible to cheat in the imperial examination, and he knew that Zhao Xuanqi's level was absolutely very high, but he just looked down on such a poor person with poor legs, and felt unhappy, so he couldn't help but belittle him.

Clan prejudice is extremely serious.

Zhao Xuanqi chose to pretend to be deaf and dumb.

Ignored this sentence.

His disregard seemed to Wang Zizai to be arrogance. How dare this guy still be arrogant?This guy actually looks down on me!

On the contrary, it was further confirmed that Wang Zizai could not compose poetry. Wang Zizai continued: "Don't you even have the courage to refute? It seems that your first picture is an exaggeration, and you can't even compose poetry."

Wang Zizai was very unwilling to admit defeat. The pride of a wealthy family made him look down on people at the bottom. Why did you, a poor kid, get first place?The first one should be mine!

Only then did Zhao Xuanqi look at Wang Zizai in front of him again.

Show a surprised expression.

Unexpectedly, this second-in-command was still peeking at his first position, with a look of dissatisfaction on his face.

You actually thought you couldn’t compose poetry?
He looked at the unconvinced Wang Zizai seriously and did not refute.He just opened his mouth and uttered two words: "Urgent."

As we all know, the fewer words in a rebuttal, the more it hits the opponent's key points, and the greater the damage it causes.

This is the most basic common sense as a keyboard warrior.

Using this move to draw A can often deceive the opponent's ultimate move.

At this moment, these two words had a major impact on Wang Zizai.

"you you…?!

Wang Zizai's pupils were wide open, like a fox whose tail was stepped on, and he spat out a series of retorts: "Why am I in a hurry? Don't tell lies with your eyes open. I'm just telling the truth. I'm second to you." It's just good luck that I got first place, why do you think I'm in a hurry?"

"My family has officials, thousands of acres of fertile land, a large collection of valuable books, and countless servants. I have countless restaurants and other properties. How can you compare to me? As long as I have better luck, One is mine, why do you call me impatient?"

If Wang Zizai's results crushed Zhao Xuanqi, he would naturally not be anxious. Unfortunately, in fact, he ranked second and was crushed by Zhao Xuanqi.

As expected, Zhao Xuanqi's flat A directly deceived Wang Zizai's ultimate move.

Facing the somewhat impatient Wang Zizai, Zhao Xuanqi continued to display the essence of the keyboard warrior.

He turned his head, looked at Wang Zizai seriously, and then nodded solemnly.

This nod had a profound meaning. It made Wang Zizai think that Zhao Xuanqi had given up. He couldn't compare with his thousand acres of fertile land and family power. Wang Zizai felt a little happy, but Zhao Xuanqi continued to open his mouth and spit out three words: "It's too urgent."

Three words stuck in the pit of the heart, making people want to vomit blood.

Wang Zizai:...

I worked so hard to talk to you so much, but not only did you not listen, but you were even more sure of my urgent matter. Do you respect others?

His blood pressure soared instantly, his face turned red, and he suddenly felt like vomiting blood!
He closed his mouth for a moment and took deep breaths.

I'm not in a hurry, I'm not in a hurry.

Isn't it just to be the first among people? What's so great about it?

I am second after all, and I don’t envy him for being first.

It took him a while to calm down, and turned his head away from looking at Zhao Xuanqi.

One more look and you'll explode!
"I hope your mouth is as good as your poetry, but don't lose to me in poetry."

The small actions of the two people were also noticed by other new imperial examination candidates around them. As fellow students of a wealthy family, they naturally chose to support Wang Zizai.

"It's just luck that you won first place. Don't be unable to compose a poem later. If you're so embarrassed, don't blame everyone for driving you downstairs!"

At this time, Wu Youwei, who was sitting in the chair, spoke up: "Bring me pens, ink, paper and inkstones so that our new imperial examination candidates can write poems with their pens!"

As soon as he finished speaking, someone came to clear the table in front of Zhao Xuanqi and ten others, and placed pens, ink, paper and inkstones on it.

Another official asked: "What verse should we write this time? We should choose a title."

"It's spring now, so I thought it would be a good idea to use spring as the theme."

"No, no, the scope of spring is too large. Descriptions of various spring objects such as flowers, plants, trees, etc. are all included in spring, so it is difficult to grade."

"Indeed, these new imperial examination candidates are very powerful and must be a little more difficult. I think the theme of the Yellow River water is very good."

"Your idea is unacceptable. The Yellow River is too far away from our Ziyun County. There is no Yellow River in our county. Many people have never seen the Yellow River. How can they write good poems?"

Several officials were arguing endlessly, so they all looked at Wu Youwei in the main seat.

Wu Youwei stroked the beard at the corner of his lips, then stood up slowly, walked back and forth in the attic, suddenly patted his head and said:

"We are writing poems in Ziyun Tower now. Ziyun Tower is the number one restaurant in our Ziyun County. It has a long history and has witnessed the changes in history. Countless literati and poets have been here, so why not use the building as the title? how?"

"There are eighteen mountains and rivers in the Northern Wei Dynasty, and there are countless ancient buildings. The Yueyang Tower, Yellow Crane Tower, and Guanque Tower are all very good themes..."

"Okay, let's take the building as the title!"

"Or you can use the theme of climbing stairs!"

(End of this chapter)