Laoshan Academy, Shengshu Hall.
When the imperial examination entered an official position, the chief examination of the classics.
The four categories of classics and meanings are all named after the country name, namely Shengfa, Shengshu, Shengshu, and Shengzheng.
The so-called prosperous law, the test is the law and order.
Sheng Shu, the test is poetry and prose.
Shengshu, the test is arithmetic.
Prosperity is a judgment on current affairs.
The second item of this Scholars Conference is the duel between celebrities and scholars. The scheduled time is now to start, and there is less than half an hour left. Talents from all walks of life will go to their favorite places to discuss the classics and righteousness.
This exchange of discussions is divided into four categories according to the meaning of the scriptures. Those who are particularly proficient in or are extremely interested in one of them will go to the hall of that category.
Wang Yan and his apprentice were invited by the dean of Sheng Academy as his chief guests, so they naturally arrived at his venue.
In the Shengshu Hall, there are already many people gathered in twos and threes at this moment.
Last night, Wang Yan surrendered the demon to clean the house. After returning to the inn, the master simply let him rest in the inn for the night, and did not return to Songfeng View.
As for the wooden plaque, he also asked the master that night, and after the master watched it, he came to a conclusion.
It's just an ordinary wooden sign. There is nothing special about it. The character on it is the word "Sha" in ancient writing.
As for why it appeared on the house monster, it is unknown.
The master suggested that it is best to destroy it or throw it away, but Wang Yan said that it was the spoils of war he got from his first demon subjugation, and it could be kept as a souvenir.
That being the case, the old Taoist had to let him go.
Early the next morning, Wang Yan was woken up by his master, washed hastily, had breakfast, and then rode on President Qiu's carriage and went straight to Qiu's residence.
They helped their house clean up the demons, but Dean Qiu didn't sleep well all night, and he was both excited and worried, so at dawn, he couldn't wait to visit the mansion.
In order to avoid Wang Yan's omission, Lao Dao specially called him to go with him. After checking it, he found nothing unusual.
It's just a pair of tables and chairs in the main hall. Yesterday, it was brand new. Looking at it again this morning, it seems that it has experienced more than ten years of wind and frost. Only wood slag is left to decay.
Afterwards, Dean Qiu explained that it turned out that this pair of desks and chairs came from his ancestors. It is said that they were brought back from overseas after doing business in the past. The quality is very good and it looks beautiful, so it has been passed down from generation to generation.
In his hands, it is estimated that it is the fourth generation. He wanted to leave a souvenir, so he ignored it and let it stay there forever.
Over the years, not only has it become more and more new, but there is no trace of decay.
Lao Dao was also a little helpless about this, but only warned a few words.
Sometimes some old objects, if there is any abnormal phenomenon, it is best to pay attention, otherwise it will be too late to deal with it when it causes a big disaster.
At the same time, Old Daoist was quite satisfied with Wang Yan. He never imagined that this disciple would do things so neatly after subduing demons for the first time. He really did not see him wrong.
Later, Lao Dao adjusted the feng shui of the mansion for President Qiu, and after explaining some taboo matters, they went straight to Laoshan Academy in a carriage.
The whole Shengshu Hall is magnificent and spacious. Various famous paintings and calligraphy are hung on the walls, and there are many four treasures of the study on the desk, which is full of scholarly flavor.
At the top of the hall, there is a chair for the master, which is the throne of the dean.
There is a long table in front of the seat, on which are placed wine, fruit, melon and fruit, pen, ink, paper and inkstone.
On the second floor of the main hall, there are four desks on the left and right sides. The items are the same as those of the chief's desk. They are seats for judges and guests.
As for the third order, that is, the lower hall, the tables are placed vertically by the gate, but it is the seat of various scholars and scholars who came to participate in the competition.
Dean Qiu is now on the throne, looking at the people below.
Second-tier seats, five chief guests and three judges.
Among the judges, one was an elder from Jiangnan Qingteng Academy, surnamed Li.
One was a book official in the middle of the dynasty, whose surname was Zheng.
The other is a famous person from the Fan country who came here because of his name. His surname is unknown, but he only knows his name.
Compared with these celebrities, Wang Yan, master and apprentice, two Taoist priests sitting in it, it is inevitable to appear a bit abrupt, attracting strange eyes from many people.
"The two Taoists have invited me, but I don't know where to practice? Since I can sit in the position of the chief guest, I must be a reclusive celebrity!"
The critic Li who was sitting next to him couldn't hold back his curiosity, so he couldn't help toasting the two of them and asked a question at the same time.
"Immeasurable longevity, the layman is polite! My master and apprentice are not celebrities, just because we are close friends with the dean, we were invited to join in the fun!
The old Taoist bowed back and explained.
"I see!"
Li Pingshi looked suddenly enlightened, his eyes swept over Wang Yan, and he looked up and down, then ignored him.
Time passed, and the competition was approaching in the blink of an eye, and the celebrities who came to Shengshu Hall were basically all there. Therefore, when the time came, President Qiu first gave a speech, and then announced the start of the competition.
The sparring in the Shengshu Hall covers a wide range, including poetry and poetry, calligraphy and pot throwing, and small games often played by literati such as wine orders.
As the competition started, one of the scholars stood up first. This person was twenty-four or five years old, with an average appearance, but his face was full of confidence. He bowed to everyone in the hall and said.
"Everyone is polite, Xiaosheng Lu Wencai, if you want to start this first and win the lottery, I will first publish a first couplet and see which brother can match it!"
His voice fell, and everyone around him applauded.
I saw that Lu Wen just cleared his throat and opened his mouth.
"Xiaosheng's first couplet is the title of the Wild Goose Pagoda, and he travels to Changle all day long! I will show my ugliness and show my ugliness. I also ask the talents here to give me some advice!"
After saying that, he thanked him and returned to his seat.
Changle is the capital of the Dasheng Dynasty, and this couplet is precisely the hope of the scholars for the nomination of the scientific examination gold list, and won a lot of applause for a while.
"Brother Wencai is polite, but I'm not talented, I'd like to give it a try!"
Lu Wencai just returned to his seat, and someone immediately stood up from the opposite side. After saluting, he calmly gave the next couplet.
"The tent wipes the sword, and the half-life military frontier!"
As soon as the next couplet came out, even among the second-order guests, some people applauded!
"That's right! This court is facing the battlefield, and the mood comes out all of a sudden, it's wonderful!"
Zheng Pingshi, the book official in the court, couldn't help but comment at this moment.
After these two couples couplets with each other, it can be regarded as a good start, and then one after another, couplets calligraphy and paintings emerge one after another, and they are displayed one after another.
Wang Yan sat next to the master, looking at the scene in front of him, just quietly being a listener and spectator, without interrupting.
The competition has reached the white-hot stage, and various masterpieces have appeared, exquisite couplets, and top-quality calligraphy and painting. Today, people are dazzled and full of praise.
It was noon in the blink of an eye, and the guests and scribes left the table one after another. After lunch, they continued to discuss and exchange ideas in the afternoon.
As the so-called good meal is not afraid of being late, the discussions in the afternoon were more intense than in the morning. Some celebrities showed all their housekeeping skills without reservation.
This afternoon is the last game. Everyone wants to perform well and come out on top. Even if they can't get the title and gifts of Laoshan Academy, they have to take this opportunity to increase their reputation.
The top three gifts in Shengshu Hall are a title, an ink pen, and a Duan inkstone!
Either one is a world-renowned honor.
At this moment, many scholars in the hall have already started fighting poems, but you have come and gone for several rounds, but no satisfactory works have appeared, so the interest of the people has gradually become less high.
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"There are stubborn stones in the Western Mountains, which contain white marble. The vulgar craftsmen chisel a thousand hammers and sell them for a few dollars!"
After one of the scribes finished writing the poem, the critic shook his head and was about to step back, but suddenly, a figure stepped out from the table seat next to him, and every time he took a step, he recited a poem.
As soon as this poem came out, it immediately attracted everyone around, all of them turned their attention to it.
Although the verses of this poem are ordinary, they are easy to understand and the content is concise.
It is sad and lamentable to use a stone with white jade inside, a stonemason who chiseled the stone and sold it for money, to satirize the eyes of some secular people.
"This poem is really good!"
Upon hearing this, Judge Zheng sighed in admiration, and as far as his eyes went, he saw a handsome young man standing at the foot of the steps, holding a folding fan, valiantly.
It's just that he has lived in the palace for a long time and doesn't know much about external things, so he doesn't know it.
"Who am I to have such talent? It turns out to be Jiangnan's Shi Jun, He Huailiang and a great talent! No wonder!"
Someone below the steps recognized the identity of the poet, and could not help but exclaim.
After reporting his name, even if some of them didn't know him, they couldn't help but cast a look of admiration at the moment.
They have heard of the name "Shi Jun".