"Talented but not virtuous?
That's still talented. You've all read his poems. Don't tell me you think you can beat him? Isn't that just asking for humiliation? "
The young man said, "His knowledge is as deep as the sea. Poems are just minor details. I think Xu Xian has no other good works besides poems, so he may not necessarily beat him.
Even if we lose, we have to let them see the strength of our White Deer Academy. Please agree. "He bowed deeply, and the other scholars also bowed." Please agree. "
Pei Wenyuan stroked his beard for a moment, feeling that he couldn't wear down the sharpness of this young man. "Cut the number by half and take some silver from the account!
Reading thousands of books and traveling thousands of miles can also increase some knowledge. "
"Thank you, Dean!"
All the scholars were very surprised. Although there was inevitably a competition for this place, it was a small matter.
Pei Wenyuan also smiled. "There is one thing you should remember. No matter how rude others are, you must never lose etiquette and make a fool of yourself.
You can lose literature, but you can't lose people.
If anyone does something that damages the reputation of our White Deer Academy, I will not spare him when he comes back. "
"I will remember the Dean's teachings!"
As a result, the righteous allied forces that were crusading against the Great Demon King Xu Xian were finally able to set off. At the same time, similar scenes were happening in many places. There were countless unorganized and undisciplined idlers who immediately ordered their families to prepare carriages and horses as soon as they received the news. Some of them had even arrived at Hangzhou and were prepared to fight their way to Hangzhou.
"Bang, bang, bang." There were a few knocks on the door. Xu Xian was reading a scroll in the study. He was about to ask Bai Fu to open the door. Today, the five ghosts were hiding somewhere to practice. He got up and opened the door. It was Li Siming and the Dean of Jintian College.
After greeting each other, they entered the Flower Hall and sat down. At this time, Yun Yan was probably still sleeping. Xu Xian took the teacups and poured tea for the two of them.
Li Siming and the Dean were surprised. Xu Xian was already famous in the world, but he still had to make tea himself.
Even a small wealthy family would have one or two servant girls. Even if they were from a poor family, it would not be the male master's turn to serve tea or pour water.
"Han Wen, I can't see a single person in this huge mansion of yours."
Li Siming looked around and saw carved railings and painted buildings everywhere. The original King Chou's residence was still extraordinary after the renovation.
"There's an old servant who just went out." Xu Xian put down the teacup.
"Why don't you buy a few maids to order around?"
The Court Head drank the tea. The tea was the best Tie Guanyin, but Xu Xian's tea making technique was really not up to standard.
The dean of Jintian College was in his forties or fifties. His hair and beard were white, and he was tall and strong. His eyes were bright and full of expression. At first glance, he did not look like a scholar. Instead, he looked like a martial artist in Jianghu. He was called "Old Hero Ma" in martial arts novels.
After Xu Xian returned to Hangzhou, he also had some contact with him, so he was not a stranger.
But without waiting for Xu Xian to answer, Li Siming immediately said with a smile, "Not only can you serve tea and raise them for a few years, but also … hehe!"
He stopped talking, but this chuckle seemed to have a deeper meaning. Even Dean Ma revealed a faint smile.
Xu Xian secretly thought that he was lascivious, but on second thought, the so-called "Lolita Cultivation" was actually an old tradition of the Chinese people.
Five thousand years of brilliant civilization was really not a lie.
"There is nothing to do at home. There are some chores that can be dealt with casually.
At such a young age, I don't need anyone to serve me. "
The Court Head Ma showed a strange expression. He had known that Xu Xian was a strange person. Now that he came to his mansion, he really encountered strange things everywhere. But for him, it seemed to be a matter of course.
After chatting for a bit, they turned to the main topic. As Xu Xian had expected, they were here for those arrogant words.
But what made Xu Xian smile bitterly was that these two people did not come to persuade him to stop, but were willing to provide a venue for Xu Xian to "meet the heroes of the world".
Li Siming said with a face of excitement, "Don't you know?
The three academies in Jiangnan have taken action, and several big academies in Jiangbei have also responded. Needless to say, those small academies are all coming to Hangzhou. This is a grand event in the literary world, much grander than the First Snow Test.
As the dean, I have to take action. Why don't we hold an essay meeting in Jintian College? I guarantee that it will be fair and open, and let them see how powerful you are. "As he said this, he patted Xu Xian on the shoulder, with a look that said" I am very optimistic about you ".
Xu Xian pulled a long face. What kind of people are they? They obviously want to watch the fun!
"I haven't said that those words were not said by me."
Li Siming said, "Of course, how could you say those words!"
President Ma also smiled and said, "I had some doubts at first, but after seeing the situation in the mansion, I know that Hanwen is not the kind of person who would say such words!"
After a rich man became rich, he did not even have a servant or maid, and did not care about serving tea. How could such a person be arrogant?
"Then you still …?"
Li Siming waved his hand and said, "These words can't be explained clearly. If you want to quell the rumors now, you will be laughed at by the world. Your reputation is a small matter, but what about the emperor who named you Tanhua and gave you the gold medal not long ago? How would he feel?
Why don't you win this round first, and then explain that this is a misunderstanding? "
Xu Xian was stunned. He did not think of this level. The gold medal of the Poetry Immortal not only raised him to a high position, but also could not fall. He shook his head and said, "How can you be so sure that I can beat the heroes of the world?"
Li Siming clapped his hands and laughed, "Hahaha, Xu Hanwen, you have no way out. Why don't you obediently surrender?" Bring out those strange ideas in your belly and leave behind a few poems that will be passed down through the ages.
This was like the lines of a villain, and it made Xu Xian want to punch Li Siming and send him flying.
Li Siming smiled and said, "Don't be angry, Hanwen. The prefectural magistrate has already mobilized the craftsmen to repair the venue. Not to mention the challengers, there will be countless people who will come to witness this grand event. At that time, all industries will prosper, and the people of Hangzhou Prefecture will benefit because of you."
President Ma also nodded and said, "Jintian College will also be famous in the world, and become the real number one college in the world."
Xu Xian did not know whether to laugh or cry. Was this the "venue economy" that he had caused in ancient times?
What Olympic Games, World Expo, all go to hell!
I just cursed a few words in front of my own house, and the effect is no worse than your investment of billions.
No wonder the government is so keen on this matter. Whether I win or lose, they can benefit greatly.
Xu Xian smiled slightly, "But I won't do it."
"What!"
Li Siming and the president were shocked. If there was no protagonist in this drama, how could it start? Their task this time was to persuade Xu Xian to show up. "How can this be!"
Xu Xian said, "Yan 'er, come out!"
Yun Yan walked out gracefully and made a salute. "Yun Yan greets the two masters."
She was awakened when she heard someone knocking on the door. She quickly dressed up. There was no servant at home, so she usually had to deal with the task of serving tea and water. But when she arrived, Xu Xian and the others had already talked. She did not want to disturb them, so she hid behind the curtain and listened.
Li Siming had an ominous premonition, "Are you going to …" The president was still confused.
Xu Xian held Yun Yan's hand and said, "Yan 'er, what do you think?
If you don't like it, don't force it. I have other countermeasures. "
Behind the curtain, Yun Yan had been thinking for a long time. Although her husband's poetry was unparalleled, he was not as good in other aspects. Among the talents who came to challenge him, which one of them did not come because of this flaw? If there were any mistakes, the blame would fall on her. At this moment, she said without hesitation, "If my husband agrees, I can give it a try."
Li Siming, who had been full of confidence, had lost his previous arrogance at this time. He was even a little scared, "Yun, I know Madam Yun's talent, but she is a woman, and she is also Madam Ru …"
The so-called "Madam Ru" was the name of a concubine, just like "Tong Jinshi" in Jinshi. These two words happened to be a pair of couplets, and the meaning was the same, that is, "Neither Madam nor Jinshi".
No matter how much one doted on one's wife, in the eyes of outsiders, the status was very different.
It was said that on the birthday of the magistrate's wife, the magistrate went to congratulate her. He had already handed over the greeting card, but he knew it was Madam Ru's birthday. He immediately took back the greeting card, turned around and left, and the other officials also left.
Originally, I can't wait to flatter my superior, who dared to offend her so rudely, but this is the difference between wife and concubine.
Yun Yan was still smiling as usual, as if she did not take these words to heart.
But Xu Xian felt that she held his hand tightly, and said with a smile, "Madam Ru?
Brother Siming, remove the word 'Ru'! "
Li Siming wondered, "This?"
Xu Xian said, "According to the law of our dynasty, an official can also have a co-wife.
Now I am also a Hanlin, of course, I will have a wife. "
Yun Yan covered her mouth and kept blinking, and her eyes were filled with a layer of mist.
Li Siming said with a wry smile, "You!" Even if this was not a great crime, it was still a violation of etiquette and ethics.
He knew Yun Yan's background. It was fine to take a woman from a brothel as a concubine, but it was unimaginable that she wanted to promote her as a wife.
If this kind of behavior was spread, it would definitely be despised by everyone, and it would be detrimental to her career.
He sighed in his heart. Under this humble and gentle appearance, there was still such arrogance, and what he was going to do would push this arrogance to an even more unbelievable level.
Court Chief Ma listened to a few words in a daze, and at this time, he finally reacted and said in surprise, "Are you going to …?"
Xu Xian said, "As you said, there will be many people coming to challenge me. I can't deal with everyone!
Let my wife check first. If anyone can defeat her, then they can challenge me. What do you think? "
Court Chief Ma blew his beard and glared, "This is absolutely not possible. Let a woman appear in such a grand event. This, this, this is improper!
If you are afraid of too many people coming, I will send someone to check. Only those who can pass can challenge you. In any case, you can't do this. "