Wei Chen sat on the bamboo mat, and on the table in front of him was a large plate of boiled mutton, as well as several pieces of mutton lungs that had been cut.

As for the drinks, there is only a pot of Xuanjiu.

What is Xuanjiu?

Xuanjiu is a very mysterious wine, which can be drunk for thousands of cups without getting drunk.

In short, clear water.

The amber wine of Wuquan Distillery sells very well in Jiangning, and is also regarded as an elegant thing by literati and, but unfortunately it can't be on this banquet.

Because all aspects of this banquet are inherited from the ancient rites, imitating the village drinking rituals in the Spring and Autumn Period.

Although a lot of cumbersome etiquette was omitted, the Xuanjiu in this ancient ritual was not saved at all, and a pot was served to each scholar.

Many pampered scholars looked a little ugly when they saw this, and they slandered in their hearts: This Futai Lord is too picky!

Wei Chen doesn't care, he comes from a poor background, it's good to have meat to eat, and as for good wine, if you have it at home, there is no need to drink it here.

This kind of banquet is not for drinking and eating, but to show off the scenery and decency.

Wei Chen still knows this very well in his heart.

Wei Chen was slowly eating boiled mutton in white water when he suddenly heard a deep and majestic voice coming.

"Everyone, how can you not give elegant poems to the elegant banquet, please improvise a poem to increase the interest!"

The one who spoke, of course, was Shen Du, the prefect of Jiangning.

Wei Chen was the closest to Shen Du, and this was the first time he had learned Shen Futai's loud voice at close range, which was simply deafening.

It seems that this official is not so easy to be a person, at least he has to practice a skill of lion roar gong.

Everyone in the hall listened to Shen Futai's request, and they all looked at each other, and the boss was reluctant in their hearts.

I just took two test poems during the government exam, and now the banquet is coming again, can you still eat well!

"You come first!"

Shen Du ordered someone at random.

This person is the fifth year of the Tang Crane in the government examination.

Tang Henian pondered for a while, and chanted a poem, the poem is not very good, but it can be regarded as neutral and peaceful, and it should be controlled at the right time.

Wei Chen was also quite impressed when he heard it, he was able to make such a poem in such a short time, he deserved to be a famous young man in Jiangning Mansion, this Jiangning Mansion is really a hidden dragon and a crouching tiger!

Next, all the scholars were named by Shen Du to stand up, and each composed poems on the spot, or recited scenery, or expressed aspirations, and so on.

When it was Wei Chen's turn, Shen Du said with a smile: "Wei Chen, you already have a famous poem, and you are the head of the house, and your talent is far beyond your peers, I will only give you seven breaths of time to make poems quickly!" ”

Wei Chen secretly complained.

Seven breaths into poetry?

This is even more outrageous than Cao Zijian's seven-step poem!

However, Wei Chen also bargained, when the other scholars were composing poems, he was ready to be ordered, and took the opportunity to prepare the manuscript in advance, and finally there was no rush at this time.

Wei Chen stood up and said without thinking:

"Li Du's poems are passed down by ten thousand mouths."

Shen Du nodded and said lightly: "Not bad." ”

Wei Chen said again: "It's not new yet. ”

When all the scholars present heard this, they all changed color, and they unconsciously gasped.

Sheng Changbai and others, who are close to Wei Chen, sweated for Wei Chen, thinking that Wei Chen's courage is too big, and he doesn't even pay attention to the poet and the poet, how can this come back!

Shen Du tasted it, with a hint of playfulness in his eyes, and teased: "Your poem is too loud, I'm afraid it's not easy to finish." ”

Wei Chen's demeanor was abrupt, he raised his glass with one hand and took the other hand, and continued to chant: "There are talented people in the country, and they have led the way for hundreds of years. ”

The voice fell.

The crowd was amazed.

Even Shen Du's expression became solemn.

The lord of the mansion flicked the hem of his official uniform, Huo Ran got up, raised his glass from the case, and three words burst out of his mouth:

"Well done!"

This sound was like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, and in an instant, everyone in the hall cheered for Wei Chen's poem, and Chen Jun and Tao Dazhi slapped their palms red.

Shen Du said to Wei Chen with his wine glass from afar, and the look of appreciation in his eyes was not concealed at all: "What an amazing talent, this mansion respects you a glass!" ”

Why is Shen Du so happy?

Because Wei Chen's poem is so good!

Others write poems that are either poetry or words, but Wei Chen is commenting on the poems written by others, and the pattern is more than a notch higher.

Moreover, his poem is equivalent to praising all the scholars present, making these scholars think that the "talent" in the poem is himself.

In short, it is "pattern" plus "emotional intelligence".

At this moment, in Shen Du's eyes, the brilliance of the poem itself is secondary, and the wisdom and bearing shown by Wei Chen are the most appreciated by Shen Du.

"Lord Xie Futai."

Wei Chen held the cup in one hand and covered his sleeves with the other, and then drank the Xuanjiu in the cup.

Seeing that Wei Chen was in such a big limelight, and he was still so calm, everyone couldn't help but admire it.

After that, everyone continued to write poems, but no matter how good the poems were, they were overshadowed by Wei Chen's "On Poetry".

Sheng Changbai smiled and said, "Brother Xian, you are a poetry town!" After today, the events at the banquet will definitely spread all over the Jiangnan literary circle, virtuous brother, you are going to be famous again! ”

……

In the evening, the feast dispersed, and everyone returned with joy.

After saying goodbye, Wang Yaochen, Weng Dingfan, and Tang Henian stopped to look back, only to see that under the lights in the distance, Shen Futai pulled Wei Chen, as if he was telling something.

When the three of them saw this scene, they were all envious.

"This person's talent, I might as well too!"

Wang Yaochen suddenly let out a sigh of emotion.

Weng Dingfan and Tang Henian were a little puzzled, Wang Yaochen had previously proudly said that he would beat Wei Chen in the township test, why was he ashamed of himself now?

Wang Yaochen sighed and said: "In the past, I only knew that this person was young and old, and the city government was deep, but today I saw that his sharp spirit was compelling!" ”

……

On the other end, Wei Chen, who was left alone by Shen Du to speak, also caught up with Sheng Changbai and the others.

Sheng Changbai asked curiously, "Brother Xian, what did Lord Futai leave you to say?" ”

Wei Chen 1510 said: "Lord Futai told me that if I can concentrate on learning without asking about my career in the future, I will be a Mr. Shannong in less than ten years." ”

Chen Jun was a little surprised: "Mr. Shannong is a famous Confucian in the world, and Lord Futai actually compares you with him?" ”

Sheng Changbai frowned: "If you don't ask about the career, wouldn't you be able to take the imperial examination and be an official?" ”

Wei Chen sighed and said: "Lord Futai said, if I am distracted by the imperial examination and learn from fame and fortune, I am afraid that I will not be able to settle down to do studies in the future, and I can't have both fish and bear's paws!" ”

"And how did you answer?"

Sheng Changbai and Chen Jun asked in unison.

Wei Chen said with a smile: "I just said that students think that doing learning does not have to be hidden in the mountains, being an official is the same as doing knowledge, and they can also understand the truth of the road from it." ”

"Well said!" Chen Jun patted his leg and said: "Applying it to the world, promoting both righteousness and benefit, this is the style that my generation of scholars should have!" ”

Sheng Changbai's face was worried, and he asked, "I'm afraid that your answer like this may not be in line with Shen Futai's intentions, and Lord Futai doesn't blame you, right?" ”

"Of course not." Wei Chen laughed and said, "Instead of blaming me, Lord Futai also praised me vigorously, and introduced me to a teacher who could teach me how to apply it to the world. ”

"Oh, teacher?"

"Who's that man?"

Facing the questions of the two friends, Wei Chen smiled at the corner of his mouth and slowly spit out a few words.

"Mr. Qingteng, Zhuang Jun!"