Ao Huang's words were like a sledgehammer hitting the hearts of the officials in Ning'an County, especially Shen Ming, who was so angry that his heart ached and his lips turned purple.
Shen Ming looked at the county magistrate Tao Dingnian, then at other officials who were familiar with the inside story, his eyes confused.
How to explain to Ji Zhibai? How to explain to Zuo Xiang? Could it be that everyone used every possible means to make things difficult for him, but in the end, it still helped Fang Yun
One of Fang Yun's private soldiers took out his official seal and said, "There are many strange things today. First, the horse kicked the Hanlin, then the inscription on the stone tablet, and then the ten-breath reversal of words! It is rare that Fang Xusheng can do three strange things on the first day of his appointment. I will immediately send the three strange things to the editorial office of the "Literary Newspaper" of the Holy Academy. On the tenth day of February, this matter will definitely be reported and spread all over the world!"
Fang Yingwu sneered, "Thanks to the help of the officials of Ning'an County, otherwise how could Fang Xusheng become so famous? You should know that if the palace examination candidates become famous in "Wen Bao" and "Sheng Dao", it will be very beneficial to some subjects! For example, this literary gathering will definitely benefit Fang Xusheng's "Literature" subject!"
"Everyone in Ning'an County must naturally help Fang Xusheng and not let those villains succeed!" Yu Bachi mocked the Zuo Xiang's party.
The few officials who had just joined Fang Yun were worried that if Fang Yun's literary reputation was suppressed right after they joined, their future days would be difficult. But now they are relieved.
Once today's events were to spread, not only would Fang Yun's literary reputation become more famous, but those who wished for Fang Yun to be in trouble would certainly keep their mouths shut and not dare to say a word.
Fang Yun's staff looked at the Ning'an County officials with glee, not hiding their sarcasm.
These officials hurriedly invited Fang Yun here to let him participate in the poetry competition without any preparation. However, the result was that they shot themselves in the foot, which once again proved Fang Yun's amazing talent.
Fang Yun put away the two poems, smiled and bowed to everyone, saying: "I am not talented. I wrote just two poems, I am afraid they will not be appreciated by you, so I will say goodbye. However, thank you for your sincere invitation. I will remember what happened today and who you are today."
As Fang Yun spoke, he slowly scanned the entire room, memorizing everyone's appearance in his mind.
Those people felt as if they were being stared at by an ancient demon. Their hearts began to beat wildly and some even broke out in cold sweats.
Fang Yun left the platform of the literary gathering and walked out. The old scholar who presided over the literary gathering hurriedly tried to stop him, saying, "Fang Xusheng, listen to me, this is a pure misunderstanding..."
Fang Yun ignored him and continued to move forward. Ao Huang turned around and threatened, "I misunderstood you, you little turtle! If you keep talking nonsense, I will bite you to death! Do you think you are great just because you are old? You are disrespectful to the elderly! You are undisciplined!"
Nunu turned his head and spat at the man, then quickly followed Fang Yun.
Shen Ming looked at Fang Yun, and it was not right to keep him, nor to not keep him. If he kept him, Fang Yun might play some tricks again. If he didn't keep him, the article would be completely disbanded. If the news spread, it would slightly shake Zuo Xiang's control over Ning'an County.
Within a day, Fang Yun was injured and became the director of the Transportation Department. The stone inscriptions of the warning, the abolition of the Dianshi, and the breaking of the dilemma of the Wenhui were enough to become a hot topic in the entire Ning'an County.
Ning'an County is not an ordinary county. There are many small towns and villages around ordinary counties, but Ning'an County is located on the border and has no villages. There are only a few small towns with a high concentration of residents, so the news is bound to spread quickly.
After watching Fang Yun leave, Shen Ming snorted coldly and said, "As expected of the ancestor of poetry, he managed to avoid this literary gathering. I will report this to Ji Zhuangyuan and see when to launch the second attack!"
"What if the second strike also fails?"
"There's still a third time! A fourth time! However, if we fail repeatedly against Ji Zhuangyuan, then Lord Zuo Xiang will definitely take action himself!"
"If Lord Zuo Xiang takes action, Fang Yun will definitely not be able to survive! It's just a pity that my Jing country may have a new leader."
"Humph, how can a mere head of state compare to the saintly way of the miscellaneous family!"
After Shen Ming finished speaking, he held the official seal and handed the letter to Ji Zhibai.
With the power of the holy temple, the letter turned into a wild goose and was instantly delivered to Ji Zhibai's official seal.
Ji Zhibai and Liu Shan were reading in the study, waiting for the final result.
After receiving Shen Ming's letter, Ji Zhibai put down the book with a smile on his face before even reading it. Although he tried his best to hide his excitement, the sound of the book falling on the table revealed his mood.
Liu Shan raised his head and looked at Ji Zhibai quietly.
Ji Zhibai opened the letter sent by wild geese and said, "Master, Shen Ming sent a letter. If the prediction is correct, Fang Yun will surely be successful..."
Before he could finish, Ji Zhibai's smile froze on his face and he remained silent for a long time.
Liu Shan's expression remained unchanged, still amiable, and he said, "Did Fang Yun pass the poetry competition safely? Please recite two of his poems."
Ji Zhibai nodded as if he had eaten a fly, and said, "His first poem was "Fisherman's Song". In front of Xisai Mountain, egrets fly, peach blossoms flow in the water and mandarin fish are fat, green bamboo hat, green raincoat, no need to go home in the slanting wind and drizzle..."
As soon as he finished reading, Liu Shan couldn't help but sighed, "Great! Fishing alone in the drizzle and wind is really fascinating."
Ji Zhibai gritted his teeth, knowing that his mentor would not like him to belittle Fang Yun, and said, "This Fang Yun is simply amazing. At such a young age, his style is ever-changing. He can be heroic, murderous, and leisurely. The green bamboo hat and green raincoat, the slanting wind and drizzle, are really pearls in every word. There are thousands of Jiangnan scenery, but only he can capture the most beautiful part!"
"What about his turn of phrase? If I'm not mistaken, it should be 'Huan Xi Sha'." Liu Shan said.
Ji Zhibai hurriedly flattered him, saying, "Master, you have a keen eye, and it is indeed a poem of "Huanxisha".
Liu Shan was not happy about Ji Zhibai's praise. He was a great scholar who could have become a great scholar at any time. He had been suppressing his state of mind. Unfortunately, he was attacked by Fang Yong using the people's hearts. But it was only a matter of time for him to recover. As a great scholar, the power of Wendan and Wengong was extraordinary, and his thinking ability was far beyond that of ordinary people.
After Ji Zhibai finished reciting "Huan Xi Sha", seeing that Liu Shan didn't say anything, he said, "This "Huan Xi Sha" is naturally not as good as "Fisherman's Song", but..." Ji Zhibai didn't know what to say.
"But what?" Liu Shan asked.
"But... Shen Ming said Fang Yun changed this phrase within ten breaths!"
"You are worthy of being the ancestor of poetry! If I could use you, you would surely rise to the top. Within fifty years, you would most likely be awarded the title of 'Poet Saint', an unprecedented title! What a pity, what a pity..."
Liu Shan looked out the window, full of melancholy.
Ji Zhibai looked at Liu Shan, his heart was filled with waves of hatred!
Ji Zhibai knew that in Liu Shan's mind, Fang Yun was his best candidate for disciple, and Fang Yun was qualified to be his successor! The rest of the students were just so-so!
Including Ji Zhibai!
Ji Zhibai clenched his fist, then slowly loosened it, and said, "Master, in the next step, I will make progress in many ways, and I will definitely make Fang Yun fall flat on his face."
"Well, I believe you." Liu Shan turned his head and looked at Ji Zhibai lovingly. The invisible power of the eclectic and strategist swept through the study.
Ji Zhibai's eyes warmed up, and he thought that although his mentor praised Fang Yun, his feelings for him were stronger.
Ji Zhibai left the study of the left prime minister and walked to the courtyard. He thought for a long time and said through gritted teeth, "I may not be as good as you in poetry, but you want to fight me? I will let you know how powerful the top scholar in a country is!"
After saying this, Ji Zhibai took out the official seal and sent out many letters.
"let's start!"
.(To be continued..)