586, semi-final 4

It's the end of the month, so I'm asking for a monthly pass and a recommended ticket......

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"What? Wang Zi'an handed in the papers an hour early? Xiao Gou, he ...... How many words did he write? What is the title of the article?" Zhao Changtian was taken aback, and pulled Xiao Gou, a young editor in the editorial department, and said, "The first thought that popped into his mind was: "It's over! This little guy is probably going to show his original form this time!"

"I have written several pages of manuscript, and it is estimated that it is no less than 3,000 words! The title of the article is "Speaking of the People/Lord"!" Xiao Gou, who was standing in front of the editor-in-chief, said excitedly, with a look of adoration in his eyes.

"What? "Speaking of the People/Lord", is this kind of grand theme?" Ye Xing, chairman of the Magic Capital Writers Association, who has always been skeptical of Wang Bo's preliminary article, said with his eyes wide open and incredulous.

"Two hours, 3,000 words, and ideas, this kind of writing speed is very fast! I just don't know if I can guarantee the quality. Peking University professor Cao Wenxuan also said with a puzzled face.

The other judges also looked puzzled, with a look of disbelief, and even said how it was possible.

Hearing Xiao Gou say that Wang Zi'an actually wrote another political essay, and it was more than 3,000 words as soon as he wrote it, Zhao Changtian's mood was about to sink to the bottom, and he came back to life in an instant, igniting the flame of hope.

"Xiao Gou, you hurry up and bring Wang Zi'an's essay over -- in this way, you simply call the staff of the notary office, and under the witness of the notary public, take Wang Zi'an's semi-final essay to the copy shop at the entrance of the school to make seven or eight copies, and take all of them, and I and several judges and teachers will review Wang Zi'an's article on the spot. Zhao Changtian, editor-in-chief of "Sprout", hurriedly instructed Xiao Gou to say.

"Okay, editor-in-chief, I'll do it right away. Excited and excited, Xiao Gou nodded violently, and then ran away like a whirlwind.

"Elder Wang, Jiang is still old and spicy! It seems that this time it is really possible for you to be right. Today, we are very likely to witness the rise of a literary genius!" Zhao Changtian, who was full of red light, said to Wang Meng.

Wang Meng still opened his mouth to reveal his trademark smile, but at this time, in the face of Zhao Changtian's compliment, he who had always had strong confidence in Wang Zi'an, was rarely cautious, shook his head and said, "The genius's conclusion is too early. Hehe, I still have to read the article. ”

Under the witness of the notary public of the Magic Capital Notary Office, who was wearing the national emblem on his chest, Xiao Gou executed the editor-in-chief's order as quickly as possible, and within ten minutes, Wang Bo's semi-final article was copied by him in seven or eight copies, and one by one handed it to the judges waiting in the office. As soon as Wang Meng, Zhao Changtian and other judges got Wang Bo's article, they immediately couldn't wait to read it.

As the second article of the improved and refined version of "Han San" carefully concocted by Wang Bo and used to make a name for himself, "Speaking of the People/Lord", both in style and style, is in the same vein as the article "On Revolution/Life" in the preliminary competition, the literary style is still flying, the words are still old-fashioned, sarcastic, sarcastic or as spicy as ever, hearty, a few judges just read the beginning, and some people couldn't help but applaud:

"Beautiful! That's beautiful!"

"Yes, that's a great metaphor!"

"Okay, good, this kid, although he is young, he cherishes his family and country, the pillar of the country, and the pillar of the country!"

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The applause came one after another, and almost everyone, including Wang Meng, the oldest and most qualified, fell into Wang Bo's reasoning, laughing and scolding like flowing water.

Of course, this does not mean that Wang Bo's "Speaking of the People/Lord" is really "unprecedented and unprecedented", which is better than Lu Xun. In fact, in the expositions they have seen about the "people/lords", they have seen better, more subtle, and more solid theoretical arguments than Wang Bo, and they do not fully agree with some of the views in "Speaking of the People/Lords".

However, for a sophomore boy who is only 17 years old, he can see so clearly and thoroughly on the grand themes that only adults pay attention to and involve in "revolution/life" and "people/lord", but Wang Bo is the first!

This kid is so mature, and the insight, education, and insight into the nature of society revealed between the lines are only higher than his peers, and even compared with the vast majority of adults!

However, after being surprised, sighing, and even admiring, everyone had doubts one after another, a kind of doubt that was almost exactly the same as when they first saw "Talking about Revolution/Life":

Is this "Speaking of the People/Lord" really written by Wang Zi'an? Instead of someone preparing a draft for him in advance, it happened to be used in the semi-finals? In any case, even the seven or eight judges present could not write such an arbitrary and rational essay of more than 3,000 words in two hours!

Five or six minutes later, Wang Bo's semi-final article was read by seven or eight judges. Several judges looked at each other, you look at me and I look at you, and they all don't know how to draw conclusions - of course the article is absolutely excellent, absolutely wonderful, there is no doubt about it, but it is still the same question:

This...... Did he write it himself? Is it true that a 17-year-old child is so mature and has this amazing talent?

Everyone present knew very well that Wang Zi'an's article "Speaking of the People/Lord" in the semi-final would certainly be a major event that would cause a sensation in the cultural circles and educational circles of the whole country, and this "little friend" would certainly become famous and gain fame and fortune in one fell swoop! Their judgment and conclusion today will have a bearing on whether a person will soar to the sky and become a cultural idol of the new era for teenagers; or whether he will fall into hell and be despised and spurned by the people of the whole country. Therefore, it is impossible to be too cautious. Before he was about to draw conclusions, even if he had been supporting, optimistic, and believing in Wang Bo, Wang Meng, the director of the semi-final jury, did not dare to directly put it in the nail on the coffin and say conclusively that this article was written by Wang Zi'an, representing his true level! His real level, literary style, and talent are so strong and fierce, just like Wang Bo Wang Zi'an, the head of the "Four Masters of the Early Tang Dynasty" with the same name and surname as him, reincarnated and resurrected!

Zhao Changtian, the editor-in-chief of "Sprout", put down the article in his hand, looked at Tie Lin, chairman of the Chinese Writers Association, and asked, "Chairman Tie, what is your opinion?"

"It's definitely a good article, but it's hard for me to be written in just two hours by a 17-year-old sophomore. Tie Lin said.

"Chairman Ye, what is your opinion?" Zhao Changtian looked at Ye Xing, the chairman of the Demon Capital Writers Association.

"My opinion is the same as that of Chairman Tie, and I have reservations about the authenticity of the article. Ye Xing said directly.

"Professor Cao?" Zhao Changtian looked at Cao Wenxuan, a professor in the Department of Chinese at Peking University.

"It stands to reason that Wang Zi'an passed the exam without any fraud in the examination room, and the articles written should be scored according to the true level of the articles and given the first prize. However, Chairman Tie and Chairman Ye's suspicions are also very reasonable, if we give each other the first prize, it will be an official recognition of Na Wang Zi'an. If we find out in the future that the other party's reputation is actually difficult to deserve, or it is short-lived, and we can no longer write any good articles, which arouses the suspicion of the people of the whole country, then we, as judges, will definitely bear the brunt of the other party's reputation and cannot escape the blame.

"Alas, this Wang Zi'an is too, when the rematch is played, just write a passable article without losing too much of the standard. With his article "Talking about Revolution/Life", it is enough for him to win a first prize. It's just that the force is so fierce, but it makes a few of us old guys can't get up or down, I don't know what to do!" Cao Wenxuan shook his head and said with a bitter smile.

In fact, what Cao Wenxuan said is actually the truth. All of you here are literati, and they all know the truth that "articles are made by nature, and they are obtained by chance". Almost all the good poems and good articles in history are not written in the examination room, but come from the accumulation of little by little in ordinary times. The main purpose of the semi-final of the "New Concept Essay Contest" is to test the writing ability of the preliminary contestants on the spot to prevent cheating, and it is not necessary to award the semi-final essays. The actual results show that basically all the semi-final articles of all the contestants are not as good as the preliminary articles, and they do not reach the level of the preliminary articles.

Now, in front of several final judges, there is a re-final essay that can be compared with the preliminary competition article, and it is not inferior, this abnormal situation is difficult not to arouse suspicion!

Could it be that this Wang Zi'an is really the great poet of the early Tang Dynasty, "Wang Bo Wang Zi'an", borrowed the corpse to resurrect his soul? Some people can't help but start to think about it. You must know that Wang Bo's famous essay "Preface to the Pavilion of King Teng" was invited by the host to write on the spot in the process of a banquet. The talented Prince Wang Bo poured ink and wrote this "Preface to King Teng's Pavilion" that has been passed down through the ages without pause!

When Cao Wenxuan said this, everyone else felt the same way, and they also shook their heads and smiled bitterly, saying that Wang Zi'an really gave them a big problem!

However, no matter whether it is a problem or anything, we can't keep dragging it out, we must always think of a proper solution that can convince the public, and can fully prove Wang Zi'an's talent.

In the next period of time, several judges will "three stinkers, compete with Zhuge Liang", brainstorming, you and I will talk about their own solutions.

In the end, after nearly ten minutes of discussion, a solution that everyone agreed on was thought of, that is:

Extra game!

Just like the cold treatment he received last year when he missed the rematch time due to a missed time, the judges on the spot asked a question in front of him to give Wang Bo an additional extra match! )