The painting boat is getting closer and closer, the eaves and arches are small and exquisite, and there are wood carved walls on the side of the boat, which are graceful like cable ties inlaid with precious stones. The carved beams and paintings on the painting boat are exquisite and beautiful, although luxurious but not tacky, quite bookish.

The moon has risen, sprinkling the molten moonlight on the water. Gradually, the shadow of the moon on the water gradually shattered, and the painting boat came to the shore.

With the sound of a pleasant ancient chime, the expressions of the onlookers became solemn, and an old man with good looks slowly paced out of the painting boat. Behind him, a young man stood with a roster and a paintbrush in his hands.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the poetry meeting will begin immediately. We invited Elder Wei of the Jade Toad Sect to be the judge. The young man said aloud.

Everyone shouted "Elder Wei is good", and Elder Wei beckoned, and then sat down. The talents on the shore began to whisper.

"It turned out to be Elder Wei of the Jade Toad Sect! he was the champion back then!"

"Yes, and I heard that the female disciples he accepted were all as beautiful as flowers!"

"If anyone's poems can be praised by Elder Wei, then their reputation will be doubled immediately!"

............

After Elder Wei sat down, he scanned the audience with a gentle and charitable gaze: "Those who are masters of heaven and earth are also the rebels of all things, and those who are in time are also passers-by of a hundred generations." The ancients traveled at night with candles, and there was a good summer, and the good summer called me to the smoke scene, and the large piece of false me to the article...... Ladies and gentlemen, there is no need to be nervous. The beautiful scenery of a good day, the singing of poems and answers, this is a great joy in life. ”

Then, after the young man read out the rules and procedures of the poem, Elder Wei waved his hand, indicating that it was time to start. Just with this wave of his hand, Chen Feng saw the demeanor revealed in it, and he really had the temperament of a literati.

There is no limited topic for this poetry meeting, as long as the poems can satisfy Elder Wei, they can board the painting boat.

The three topics given are "Moon", "Flower", and "Dao", which have a time limit. Anyone present could recite a verse and Elder Wei would comment on it and inform them whether they had passed the test. Of course, if you can make a long-term endowment, you can do the same. However, the difficulty of writing is far higher than that of poetry.

A long incense stick made of unknown materials was lit and inserted there, exuding a refreshing aroma, and when you smell it, it is a first-class product, but at this time, it invisibly increases everyone's nervousness.

Tang Cai, who loves to be in the limelight, seemed to have been prepared, and he appeared on the incense quilt: "Elder Wei, I already have it." ”

"Oh, it's Tang Cai. Sure enough, the text is quick. Let the old man see if you can come out on top. ”

"Offering ugliness. Tang Cai bowed to Elder Wei and the others, although his posture was humble, his face was a little proud, he should be very confident in his verses.

I only heard him say aloud: "The humble poem is called "Mid-Autumn Festival": the bright spirit is rising in the sky, and the fairy in the clouds is silent. The equinox is full of rounds, and the clouds are bright for a long time. The cunning rabbit fell from the string, and the toad Hugh was born in front of him. The Lingcha intends to join hands with each other, and wait for the galaxy to be completely cleared. ”

After listening to his recitation, Elder Wei nodded and said, "Tang Cai's song, titled Mid-Autumn Festival, is actually a song about the Mid-Autumn Festival moonlit night, and the focus is on the autumn moon. In the poem, the shape of the bright moon is like a treasure mirror, the quiet atmosphere of the moonlit night, its equinox, and its cloud lighting. Later, he used the legend and story about the moon as the material to write the image of the autumn moon as clear and complete. The last two sentences further gallop the imagination, intending to travel with the Milky Way, which makes the clear moonlight in the poem show a new realm. Although this poem is good, the only regret is that it is slightly inconsistent with this scene. But it also deserves the name of the poetry club. ”

Elder Wei's judgment was fair, saying the benefits of Tang Cai's poems, but he also said that his poems did not fit the scene in front of him, and they may have been done in advance.

Tang Cai originally wanted to dominate with this poem, but who knew that because of his impatience, Elder Wei saw the existing problems. However, he didn't dare to compete with Elder Wei, so he made a modest appearance. He bowed and saluted, and then jumped and gently climbed onto the painting boat, his posture was elegant, which made many women moved.

In this poem, Fengcheng whispered to Qian Lei. Qian Lei nodded, also walked out of the crowd, and said, "I have it too, please judge Elder Wei."

Seeing a tall man like Qian Lei standing up and saying that he wanted to compose a poem, the people around him couldn't help but snicker. Someone whispered, "This stupid cow-like man can also write poetry? ”

Tang Cai on the painting boat glanced at Qian Lei, and also showed a slightly disgusted expression. Only Elder Wei remained silent and said, "Please!"

Qian Lei ignored the whispers of the people around him, and said in a loud voice: "The contemptible poem is called "Friends on a Moonlit Night": The mountain light suddenly sets in the west, and the pond moon gradually rises in the east. Radiate the cool night, open and open. The lotus wind sends the fragrance, and the bamboo dew drops are clear. If you want to play the piano, you hate ignorance. I feel nostalgic for the old people, and I dream of working in the middle of the night. ”

After speaking, there was silence all around. Anyone who has dabbled in a little bit of poetry can hear that this poem is a good product.

Elder Wei bowed his head while listening, and then commented: "This poem depicts the leisurely comfort of enjoying the cool on a summer night, and expresses the nostalgia for friends. At the beginning, it is written that the sun is setting and the moon is rising in the east, setting the scene for enjoying the coolness; the third and fourth sentences are written to enjoy the cool after bathing, showing leisure and comfort; the fifth and sixth sentences continue to write the true feeling of enjoying the cool from the sense of smell; the seventh and eighth sentences are written from the quiet realm to the thought of playing the piano, thinking of bosom friends, and transitioning from enjoying the cool to the cherished people; and finally writing the hope that friends can spend a good night together by their side and have dreams. The scenery of the whole poem is delicate and nuanced, the language is fluent and natural, the situation is integrated, the poetry is mellow, and the meaning is full of rhyme, giving people a sense of leisure. Your Excellency, please go to the boat. ”

"Elder Wei, I suspect that he copied this poem!" Tang Cai suddenly said.

"Oh, Tang Cai, if this poem wasn't written by him, who should it be?"

"I really don't know. However, this poetry is so natural that it doesn't seem like this person can make it. ”

"Are you convinced?"

"This ...... I'm just guessing. I just think it's doubtful that there can be such a masterpiece in such a short period of time. Tang Cai said hesitantly.

If that is the case, you are the first to compose a poem. Should I get you off the ship first?"

Tang Cai lowered his head, but he was powerless to refute: "I...... I just ......"

"Hmph! As a member of my Jade Toad Sect, I should not say anything if I have no basis, and I must not do anything to judge people by their appearance. How their poems are, their own old husband judges. ”

Elder Wei's words resonated with many people, and they immediately had contempt for Tang Cai, but they became more and more admiring for the fairness of the Jade Toad Sect Elder.

Qian Lei saw Tang Cai deflated, his heart was happy, he glanced at Fengcheng and Chen Feng, and also jumped onto the painting boat.

Then, one after another, people began to come out of the crowd. However, most of the psalms were mediocre, and there were only three people who could get Elder Wei's approval to get on the ship.

"Brother Feng has it, if not, why don't you let the younger brother take over?" Feng Cheng asked softly.

"It doesn't have to be. If I can't write poetry, I won't go to the fair. Anyway, I don't have any special needs, and it's fun to enjoy the beautiful scenery here, and wait for Brother Feng and Brother Qian to return with a full load. Being able to come to the top of Jiudai Peak to witness this grand event is already a worthwhile trip, Brother Feng doesn't have to pay attention to me, just board the ship early. ”

(End of chapter)