Chapter 218 Lottery

Zhou Dongfu laughed and said: "Young Master Li, you don't have to be too modest. Now everyone in the capital is praising your talent and reputation, saying that our great dynasty will produce another great poet.

Nowadays, all the talented people are gathered together, and my prince is the host. If Mr. Li can't compose a poem and spread it, won't he be laughed at by the world and my prince is unpopular. "

Everyone was still singing and feasting, but now they calmed down a little, looking at Yang Liang with a look of gloating.

Many people on the field wanted to hug the eunuchs tightly, but it is not false that the eunuchs are burdened with infamy all over the world.

Yang Liang already has a reputation for talent. If he can't do it today, he will completely offend the eunuch. If you write a flattering work, you will tie yourself to the eunuchs, and the reputation you have just accumulated will be splashed with dirty water.

Yang Liang stood where he was. He also felt the murderous intent in Zhou Dongfu's words. Today's dinner has not even started yet, and he was going to put himself on the fire.

However, Yang Liang didn't take it to heart. Today, he came with murderous intent.

Faced with Zhou Dongfu's aggressive approach, Yang Liang did not lose his composure. He cupped his hands and said, "Master Qi, poetry should be written based on feelings. Do not force it. There is nothing the student can do."

"Oh, I heard that you have poems and essays in the eldest princess's mansion and Mr. Huang's mansion. There are many poems and essays by Mr. Li in the capital. Even the Huangkou boy can memorize a few poems. Why can't he do it here? poetry?"

"Sir, there is nothing the students can do."

Zhou Dongfu stabbed Yang Liang fiercely with both eyes. As an extrajudicial law, the Silver Knife Guard was an official of high rank, and he usually dealt with many princes and ministers.

But he didn't see any panic or anxiety in Yang Liang.

This person is either audacious or emboldened.

Zhou Dongfu thought in his mind that he would find a reason to deduct it later so that he would not be able to get out of the bright light pool.

At this moment, a young prince stood up and said, "Your Majesty, my student Wang Sanwang is willing to compose a poem and dedicate it to the prince."

His words gave Zhou Dongfu a chance. Zhou Dongfu sat down on the soft couch and said with a smile: "Okay, okay, the prince is a talented man in our capital. If you are willing to compose a poem today, the prince will definitely be happy when he finds out."

Upon hearing this, Wang Sanwang's face turned red as if he had drunk wine.

He was a student of the Imperial College, and with a sense of justice, he wrote an article that denounced the eunuchs.

From then on, his career path was interrupted. No matter what he did, he could not find an official position and could only suffer in the Imperial College day by day.

Wang Sanwang learned the hard way that one cannot live in poverty all his life, and one cannot make a living by relying on justice. If you want to stand up again, you can only do the opposite and hug the eunuch's thigh tightly.

Today's poem has been planned for a long time, and he shamelessly asked for this dinner at Mingguang Pool.

Everyone on the floating island couldn't help but talk about it.

Everyone knows that in addition to his poetic name, Wang Sanwang also has a first name, and he has always been at the forefront of the anti-eunuch party.

Today, even he has begun to flatter the Eunuch Party, which shows that the Eunuch Party is powerful.

Wang Sanwang was pacing, holding a glass of wine in his mouth, and recited the carefully prepared poem.

The gestures are artificial, and the poems are all flattering to the eunuchs, which makes people feel sad.

Wang Sanwang didn't seem to be aware of it. He understood in his heart that face was nothing in order to stand up.

As long as you have status, you will naturally have face.

He bowed deeply to Wang Sanwang, his butt nearly sticking up to the sky: "Please give me some advice, Mr. Zhou."

"Good poetry, good poetry."

Zhou Dongfu said casually twice, thinking, I am illiterate, how can I understand what you are saying.

I don’t know what these poor scholars are doing with these awkward words.

Wang Sanwang straightened his body immediately, and his whole body instantly became energetic. He seemed to have seen the great future opening up to him.

Everyone in the hall didn't even care to drink or eat.

It turns out this really works!

If you can climb onto the eunuch's lap, who would want to be trapped in poverty?

"Master Zhou, the student also has a poem that he wants to dedicate to the prince."

Everyone stood up and there was a lot of noise.

The smile on Zhou Dongfu's face grew stronger, and he looked at Yang Liang: "Master Li, hasn't your poetry awakened yet?"

Yang Liang was holding a roast goose leg in his left hand and a wine cup in his right hand. When his name was suddenly called, he looked slightly embarrassed.

"I'm thinking about it, I'm thinking about it."

snort!

Zhou Dongfu snorted heavily, and everyone felt the killing intent in it. They all thought in their hearts that this young man from Pingzhou didn't know the bounds of the world and dared to offend even the eunuchs. Now his career was over.

He clapped his hands, and with two soft sounds, a maid held an exquisite tray with an exquisite silver robe placed on it.

"This is specially prepared by the prince. I will make a lucky draw today. If anyone comes out on top, I will give this silver brocade robe to him."

The talented men in the hall stretched their necks in unison, thinking that if they got this silver robe, they would be firmly bound to the eunuchs, and they would be able to achieve great success in the future.

Everyone has rolled up their sleeves in their hearts and decided to fight hard even if they risk their lives.

At this moment, another red boat came from outside, with two lanterns hanging on the bow.

After seeing the lantern on the bow of the ship, everyone in the hall stood up together and knelt down to salute the visitor.

"See Your Highness the Princess."

The red boat stopped at the pier, and two beautiful beauties got out of the boat, supported by maids.

The visitors were none other than Princess Yushu and Princess Cuiwei. They stood under the lamp, their beauty was unparalleled, and everyone was already fascinated by them.

"What are you doing here that is so lively?" Princess Yushu asked with a smile.

Her smile was like a spring breeze turning into rain, and everyone's anxious hearts dropped. They thought to themselves that the rumors were true, and Princess Yushu treated people as if she were at home.

Only Yang Liang had seen the true face of Princess Yushu, and thought to himself, you have all seen it wrong. This little girl has two faces.

Zhou Dongfu bowed forward and said: "I inform the two princesses that the Thirteen Kings are hosting a banquet here to entertain the students who are going to Beijing. Let's have a competition to add to the fun. If you win, you will get this silver brocade robe."

"Okay, okay, it's really interesting."

Princess Yushu thought for a while, took off a jade pendant from her body, waved her hand, and called the maid in front of her.

"In this case, I will also add a bonus."

Princess Cuiwei smiled, took off the sweat towel from her waist, and placed it on the tray.

"This time the imperial court starts selecting officials, I will also be a leader."

Zhou Dongfu said with an apologetic smile: "This is really a great thing. Why don't we let the two princesses be the judges and select the best poems?"

Princess Yushu and Princess Cuiwei did not refuse, and they were moved to the main seat, with Zhou Dongfu hunched over to serve them.

As expected, he was used to being a slave. He kept his smile carefully and no one could fault him. He didn't look like the leader of the Silver Blade Guard who was decisive in killing. He asked people to take out paper and pens and distribute them to the students present one by one.

He stood beside the two princesses and introduced the origins of these students to the two girls.

Unfamiliar names blurted out of his mouth one after another, including his place of origin, age, and official positions in the government and at home.

Princess Yushu was also secretly surprised. The eunuchs were indeed collecting intelligence for His Majesty. This information seemed trivial, but it was not easy to fully grasp it.

When Zhou Dongfu said this, he also meant to show off and shock.

Ugh……

The eunuchs are a big tree with intricate roots. It is not easy to fight them.

"what?"

Princess Cuiwei seemed to have just discovered it: "Isn't that Li Caizi from Pingzhou? I heard that he has a talent for poetry, why has he been so slow to write."

Zhou Dongfu thought to himself, what are you pretending to be? According to the exact information obtained by Silver Knife Guard, you have already lured him to your house and worshiped each other as god sister and brother. I am afraid that you have already been in a ball behind your back. At this time, in front of others And they pretended not to know each other.

He did not expose it and said: "Master Li just said that you should write poems based on your feelings. He is not interested in poetry today. Just now, my servants tried hard to persuade me, but Master Li can't even do it."

Princess Yushu covered her mouth and smiled, and felt relieved in her heart. This is indeed the person I chose. At last, she did not defect to the eunuchs easily, and it means that I did not misjudge the person.

"Eunuch Zhou, you just don't know something. I also know this Mr. Li very well. He is the most romantic on weekdays. He has to drink and dance, and only then can his literary thoughts flow. He can't do it for you, who is so dry, and he can't do it. Not surprisingly."

"If it were in the examination room of the imperial examination, would Mr. Li also want a beautiful woman to accompany him, and his red sleeves would add fragrance?"

Zhou Dongfu joked, then clapped his hands, and music and dance troupes poured in.

Immediately afterwards, the sound of music and dancing resounded throughout the island in the middle of the lake.

Accompanied by singing and dancing, many talented people racked their brains, and some even blushed, completely treating this place as a minor imperial examination.

Before going to the banquet, they had prepared poems, which they planned to dedicate to the Thirteen Kings, and thus boarded the eunuch ship.

However, this time the examiners became two princesses, so the original poem may not be suitable for presentation.

Princess Yushu and Princess Cuiwei were accompanied by Zhou Dongfu as they ate wine and occasionally laughed out loud. Little did the three of them know that a random act caused these talented people to kill many brain cells.

Zhou Dongfu knows how to serve others, so he is careful and polite. Princess Yushu and Princess Cuiwei are also happy to join in. For a while, the guests and hosts are enjoying themselves.

At this time, someone had already completed the poem, mustered up the courage, and strode over to deliver it.

"This is the young master of the Lin family in Lingbei. He is twenty-one years old and is very talented and learned." Zhou Dongfu said.

Princess Yushu glanced at his face. When she saw such a young man, she always liked him more.

"Yes, yes, I met your father back then. You are very much like my father."

The young master surnamed Lin immediately felt as if he had eaten honey. He puffed up his chest, hugged the head of the group tightly, and said: My father often mentions His Highness. He is lucky to have the princess’ guidance in his life. "

Seeing this smile, Princess Yushu suddenly became less interested. Given her status, she could easily move her fingers, and countless men came forward with flattering smiles.

In contrast, Yang Liang, who had always refused to obey, was more able to arouse her desire to hunt.

She waved her hand casually and drove Mr. Lin aside, continuing to discuss today's singing, dancing and food with Princess Cuiwei.

Looking quietly into the distance, Yang Liang still looked like he was enjoying his meal, as if what happened on the field had nothing to do with him at all.

I still want a man like this.

Princess Yushu sighed softly. The Great Sheng Dynasty had been established for nearly four hundred years and had raised many sons from aristocratic families. The heroic spirit of her ancestors had long been wiped out.

On the contrary, people like Yang Liang, who came from a humble background, had a fresh and reckless air about him.

Mr. Lin stood aside, thinking that he was appreciated by the princess, and he was already complacent in his heart.

He secretly thought that if he couldn't hug the eunuch's thigh tightly today, it would be a good idea to get on the princess's ship.

This princess is not only the most favored daughter of the Holy Emperor, but she is also extremely beautiful.

Hearing that she had a reputation for being romantic, he reluctantly agreed if she forced herself.

One after another, talented people completed their poems and sent them to the case with great respect.

Princess Yushu and Princess Cuiwei looked through these poems while chatting, feeling a little disappointed.

The Dasheng Dynasty produced many talented people, and the art of poetry became so popular that even the vendors and footmen on the street could recite one or two poems at will.

But nowadays, most of the popular poems in the capital are gentle and sentimental. They are constantly revolving and have nothing new. They are no longer interesting to people.

Princess Yushu sighed inwardly and thought to herself: Are these the talented people in the capital today? The empire will be handed over to these people in a few years.

But these people grew up in the hands of women. Since childhood, they only know how to admire the moon, play with flowers, and write some soft lyrics and music. How can they support the empire?

She and Princess Cuiwei looked at each other and saw exactly the same worry in each other's eyes.

The two are indeed good friends, and they do have the same mind at certain times, and even their taste in choosing men is very different.

"Young Master seems not satisfied?" Zhou Dongfu asked.

Princess Yushu smiled, making it impossible to see her inner thoughts at all: "What do you think, father-in-law?"

"Your Highness is joking. This servant is illiterate. How can he tell the difference between good and bad poetry?"

Princess Cuiwei said: "You don't have to be humble, father-in-law. Even if you are really illiterate, you can still recognize people."

"Say." Princess Yushu only spat out one word, but it naturally had an irresistible flavor.

In a daze, Zhou Dongfu seemed to see Her Majesty the Queen wearing a yellow robe.

He didn't refuse anymore. As the leader of the Silver Blade Guard, he had seen many people, so he naturally had a set of standards in his mind.

His eyes swept across the hall, and he suddenly felt something: "These students seem to be too weak in anger."

Princess Yushu thought, yes, if the eunuchs control the government, they will either grovel or die. The momentum in this student has been completely worn away.

When she mentioned the word "qi", she thought of the word "qi" and wondered if it might indicate something.

Could it be that Dasheng Chaozhen's energy has been exhausted and he is about to die?

"Master Li, how are you doing with your poetry?"

Yang Liang was admiring the dance when he was unexpectedly stopped by the question and said hurriedly: "Your Highness, the student is not interested in poetry today. I'm afraid I won't be able to write a poem."

Princess Yushu snorted coldly and said: "I have gained a lot of luck. Do you want to give it up? I order you to do it immediately."

(End of this chapter)

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