Zhang Yongxu, a real person who is teaching a real person, saw a young show come forward to throw bricks and lead jade, and his heart was unhappy, how could he be a child's play, what kind of bricks could he throw, slam the door, frowned and asked: "Where did these two shows come from?" ”

Zeng Yu heard Xiao Dao Gu cough lightly, and the old Dao Yuangang said: "Yu Zhangjiao real people, Zheng Xiucai and Zeng Xiucai were brought in by the poor Dao, please forgive the real people." ”

Zhang Yongxu glanced behind Zeng Yu, of course, looking at the little Dao Gu, his mouth moved, as if he was muttering "nonsense".

At this time, Lu Hanlin said: "Zhang Zhenren, it doesn't hurt to let these two students have a couplet, if it's really good, then use it, if it's not good, I'll wait for another draft, this is exactly the way to inspire ideas, young people, the future is terrifying." ”

The other officials and gentry present echoed Lu Hanlin's words, and Zhang Yongxu looked at Zeng Yu and Zheng Shi: "Then please ask the two of you to throw bricks and lead the way."

Zheng Shi bowed and said: "Xiaosheng won't throw bricks, let Zeng Sheng throw them, just throw a brick, and it won't look good if you throw too much." ”

Everyone laughed.

Zeng Yutuan said: "Since Zhang Zhenren and Mr. Adults have designated Xiaosheng to throw bricks, it is better for Xiaosheng to be respectful. ”

On the official table, the dragon tail sheng dou inkstone, the green Shen Guan Yanghao, the Xuande fragrant ink, and the royal gift sprinkled gold five-color paper have already been prepared, Zeng Yu stepped forward, stood and slowly grinded the ink, not hurrying, the hall of the "Three Provinces Book House" was silent, only the fragrant ink rubbed the bottom of the inkstone "woo" softly, as if the long wind was blowing through the treetops——

Squire Hong and Lu Hanlin said in a low voice: "In the Tang Dynasty, Hongzhou Taishou Yan Boyu rebuilt the Tengwang Pavilion and feasted the guests on it, so Yan Taishou originally wanted his son-in-law to make a preface to the Tengwang Pavilion to make a name, but unexpectedly, Wang Bo, a young genius who passed by Nanchang, did not give in, and left the famous article "Preface to the Pavilion of King Teng", Yan Taishou had to sigh - could it be that this ancient event will be repeated today? ”

Lu Hanlin twisted his beard and smiled: "Wait and see, wait and see." ”

Xiao Daogu naturally stood behind Zeng Yu like a scholar, expecting Zeng Yu to write a wonderful couplet with a stroke of his pen, seeing that Zeng Yu was still grinding ink unhurriedly, he reminded in a low voice: "Zeng Xiucai, the ink is thick." ”

Zeng Yu said "um", picked up the green Shen tube of sheep's hair, dipped the tip of the pen in ink, gently turned the pen barrel, let the sheep's hair absorb the ink, and then gently grate it at the end of the inkstone, and wrote down the ink word "Qi" as big as the mouth of a teacup——

As the saying goes, there is a cloud connoisseur who knows whether there is a hand out, everyone here is dealing with pen and ink every day, that is, Lin Zhifu, Zhou Zhixian these incumbent officials, which day can be less pen and ink, at this time, although the identity of the self-holding, not like the little Taoist Gu came to see it, but saw Zeng Yushen condensed, hanging his wrist and waving, the palm of his hand was as empty as holding an egg, the pen shaft was straight, and the tip of the pen turned on the paper, so he knew that this Xiucai had worked hard in the way of calligraphy, and there was a person who sat close and had good eyes and nodded and said: "It is the line of calligraphy of Minan Palace, and the words are good." ”

Lin Guangzu, the governor of Guangxin Prefecture, asked Guixi Zhouzhi County: "Is this a member of Guixi?" ”

Zhou Zhixian recognized Zheng Shi and didn't recognize Zeng Yu, and was about to answer, Lu Huai on the side said: "Zeng Sheng is a member of Yongfeng County, and his study process is quite tortuous. ”

Xiao Daogu stretched her neck and stared at Zeng Yu's pen with bated breath, only to see Zeng Yuyun's pen like flowing water, and soon the upper link was written, Xiao Daogu was excited, and said crisply: "The fairy guest on the Qilin Hall - this Shanglian is wonderful, wonderful"

The official gentry on the seat looked at each other, and the head of the chin applauded, the Qilin Hall was the name of the palace in the Han Dynasty, and the first generation of Heavenly Master Zhang Daoling was a native of the Han Dynasty.

Zeng Yu started another line and wrote the couplet, and Xiao Daogu naturally read word by word:

"Dragon-Tiger-Mountain-Middle-Minister-Minister-Home."

Lu Hanlin took the lead in praising it: "Miaolian, absolutely"

Squire Hong said: "The future is terrifying, it is the young Wang Bo on the Pavilion of King Teng back then." ”

Zeng Yu put down his pen and retreated behind the old Dao Yuangang, and Xiao Dao Gu read the couplet again: "The fairy guest on the Qilin Palace, the prime minister's house in Longhu Mountain." With a smile, he turned his head to look at Zhang Yongxu, who was sitting still.

At this time, the officials and gentry all got up and went over to look at this ink-drenched couplet, and were amazed.

Zhang Yongxu is both happy and troubled, just on this couplet, it is indeed wonderful, it can be described as simple but not simple, atmospheric but not arrogant, than that "unparalleled land in the south, the first in Xijiang" subtle and substantial, the door holds the pillar to hang such a couplet as a real style and brilliance, but the identity of the person in the title is too low, how can he have the head of the real man's mansion by a small show to the question, and later the gentry to see the couplet must ask which celebrity and high-ranking official this is the question, how he answered, it is too undignified.

Zhang Yongxu said: "Zeng Xiucai has already thrown bricks and stones, and you old gentlemen can give you advice." ”

Everyone shook their heads and waved their hands, indicating that there was a scene in front of them, and Cui Hao's inscription poem was on it, and he really couldn't write a better and more appropriate couplet than this.

Zhang Yongxu is in a hurry, do you really want to use a showman's inscription?

Xiao Daogu naturally had a large range of activities, and at this time she came to Zhang Yongxu's side again, and said softly: "Yongxu, is the couplet I recommended for this talent question good?" ”

This little Taoist aunt actually called Zhang Yongxu's name, Zhang Yongxu was not annoyed, and said: "It's good, but it can't be used." ”

Xiaodao Gu raised her eyebrows and said, "Since it's good, why can't you use it?" ”

Zhang Yongxu said: "The couplet at the head of my Dazhenfu is inscribed by a showman, isn't it a joke." ”

Xiao Daogu said: "As long as the couplet is wonderful, no matter who wrote it, do you only recognize the official position and fame and not recognize the good or bad couplet, in this case, why not pay a lot of money to ask for a question from the old Yan Ge?" ”

Zhang Yongxu said impatiently: "What do your children know, this is related to the dignity of our Dazhen Mansion, how can I not think about it in the long run." ”

Xiao Daogu was dissatisfied: "What a child's family, I am your little aunt." ”

Zhang Yongxu said helplessly: "Okay, okay, Aunt Guangwei, you don't have to participate in this matter, what kind of system do you have to walk around pretending to be a female crown." ”

This little Dao aunt is the daughter of Zhang Yongxu's uncle, named Zhang Guangwei, fifteen years old, very active and eventful, Zhang Yongxu's uncle has long since died, Zhang Guangwei grew up in the Dazhen Mansion, relying on his high seniority, often disagreeing with Zhang Yongxu, Zhang Yongxu is not a few years older than her, they have been together since childhood, they can't put on authority, and he is helpless against this clever and eccentric little aunt.

Zhang Guangwei said: "I am determined to cultivate the Tao and never marry, I am the crown of the Taoist aunt, not pretending." ”

Zhang Yongxu said: "Anyway, the door of our Dazhen Mansion can't be questioned by a small show. ”

Zhang Guangwei's bright eyes turned a few times, and said: "Yongxu's nephew doesn't know, the day before yesterday, in the Chongqing Courtyard of the Great Shangqing Palace, Senior Brother Yuangang told this Xiucai surnamed Zeng with Ziwei Doushu, what do you guess Senior Brother Yuangang said?" ”

"What did Uncle Shi say?" Zhang Yongxu was a little interested.

Zhang Guangwei said mysteriously: "Senior Brother Yuan Gang said that this Zeng Xiucai will be named the champion of the gold list in the future, don't tell outsiders about this matter, and the secret of heaven must not be revealed." ”

Zhang Yongxu didn't believe it: "Really, then I'll ask Uncle Yuangang." ”

"You ask, am I going to lie to my face." Zhang Guangwei's face does not change color.

Zhang Yongxu said: "I'm too lazy to ask, Uncle Yuangang spoils you too much, let you mess around." ”

Zhang Guangwei was annoyed: "Why am I messing around, you don't need Zeng Xiucai, who I recommended, to write such a good couplet, I said that he will be the champion in the future, but you don't believe it, what do you say?" ”

Zhang Yongxu stiffened his face and said: "Don't say more, this is a major matter for me to teach, and my relatives can't be predicted." ”

Zhang Guangwei was so angry that he stomped his feet, walked back to the old Dao Yuangang, and said angrily to Zeng Yu: "Zhang Dazhen thinks that you are just a little showman, and you refuse to use the couplet no matter how well it is written." ”

Zheng Shi sighed lightly: "Immortals only recognize the level of official positions." ”

Zeng Yu was not depressed, and said lightly: "Little Fairy Gu can go and ask Zhang Zhenren, now in front of the door, how many people still know who the couplet was in front of the door, and does the little fairy Gu know who the Dao was asked back then?" ”

Zhang Guangwei said: "That couplet has been hanging for decades, where do I know who the Lu Dao is, it is said that it is a Hanlin, and Senior Brother Yuan Gang should know the name of the Lu Dao." ”

Lao Dao Yuangang said: "It is a Hanlin surnamed Fang during the Zhengde period, and the name Lao Dao can't remember." In fact, Lao Dao remembered, but he didn't say it at this time.