Xu Dapeng was no longer surprised by Xia Jingyun's ignorance, and explained: "This is the most talented man in our Jiang'an County, Zeng Zize! He studied under Mr. Guanyun, a great scholar in the state, and it is said that he has learned his true story. This literary conference will be held in Jiang'an County , some people say that he is very likely to win the title of Cultural Minister this time!"
Xia Jingyun immediately reacted when he heard it, oh, one for two.
"He takes Wenkui? Do you really think there is no one in the state?"
The scholar next to them who had not stood up to salute just now smiled coldly, "Zeng Zize is just an ordinary disciple of Mr. Guan Yun. This time, there are so many talented people in Sishui Prefecture, so why should he be the Wenkui?"
With a character like Xu Dapeng's, he is always good at talking to each other, "Why, of course it's based on real talent and learning! If the order is determined by reputation before starting, what's the point of competing? Can't we just announce it?"
The scholar next to him was startled. Xu Dapeng was unyielding because of his superiority. "Anyone who takes Wenkui is just guessing. You think Brother Zize can't take Wenkui, and that's fine. But you keep talking about ordinary disciples, why?" The literary talent of poetry and books also depends on family background? Then why should we scholars read books about saints and sages? Just go and be a dog for the powerful!"
"Well said!" Xia Jingyun stood beside him in anger.
The scholar's face turned red, "How pedantic! I'm too lazy to tell you more!"
Xu Dapeng snorted coldly, and just as he was about to pursue the victory, a bigger commotion appeared. A young man with a crown of jade on his head, a brocade dress, red lips and white teeth, and a well-mannered appearance walked in surrounded by others.
This time more than half of the people came forward to say hello.
The scholar beside them who failed in the quarrel turned to look at them, snorted, and trotted over.
Xia Jingyun saw that Xu Dapeng, who had acted like a social butterfly just now, did not speak this time, and asked in surprise: "Brother Boyi, who is this person?"
Xu Dapeng's eyes were complicated and he sighed: "Our Sishui Prefecture has only produced two literary figures in the entire Great Xia Dynasty, one is Mr. Mingquan and the other is Mr. Guanlu. The writing style has been at its peak for thirty years. This person is Mr. Mingquan’s great-grandson, Lin Feibai.”
Oh, one for one.
Xia Jingyun nodded clearly, and then asked doubtfully: "In that case, why doesn't Brother Boyi go and say hello?"
Xu Dapeng lowered his voice, "It's just a person who relies on the shadow of his father's generation. His true talent and learning are mediocre. I look down on him. Of course, he looks down on me too."
After speaking, he looked at Xia Jingyun with burning eyes.
Xia Jingyun immediately made his position clear, "I also despise this kind of ignorant rice bug the most!"
"Hey! You can't say that. He's not a rice bug at all. He's just unworthy of virtue and pretentious."
Xia Jingyun looked at him and suddenly felt that it was interesting to meet this guy by chance today.
He watched Lin Feibai greet everyone, then walked to the first row and sat down a seat away from Zeng Jimin.
The student who had quarreled with Xia Jingyun and Xu Dapeng came back slowly, looked at the two men and smiled proudly, "Let me tell you some simple and ridiculous people, three of the four great scholars here today have begged under Mr. Mingquan. After passing the school, there is only one left, who has also been favored by Mr. Mingquan many times."
Xia Jingyun twitched the corner of his mouth, good guys, are all the referees your people?
Xu Dapeng was silent when he heard this.
"What? You were so crazy just now, and now you have nothing to say?" The other party mocked, confident of winning.
Xu Dapeng suddenly turned to look at Xia Jingyun, "Brother Gao Yang, I'm thinking about something now."
Xia Jingyun, a person with a background as a project manager, answered the question immediately, "Oh? What's the matter?"
Xu Dapeng rubbed his chin, "I was thinking, if you slept with an oiran, would I be very proud?"
Xia Jingyun, an old man, understood instantly and snorted, "You are so proud. Are you encouraging me at the door or pushing me from behind?"
Xu Dapeng's eyes lit up, he didn't expect that Xia Jingyun could actually match him, and he immediately said harshly: "Although you and I are just acquaintances, but you can sleep with the oiran, I am also honored, as if I have also slept with you. "
Xia Jingyun had a look of disdain on his face, "Thank you for being able to say it. If I were you, I would go back and keep company with the fifth girl. Then I would cry bitterly, lamenting that I was useless, and still show off. What's there to show off? Is that your thing?" Where did the face come from!”
"Vulgar! Vulgar!" The scholar next to him listened with interest, suddenly reacted, blushed instantly, pointed at the two of them and cursed: "Vulgar! Don't you think the friendship between gentlemen is as light as water, and they actually use such vulgar words to taint it?" I’m waiting for friendship!”
Xu Dapeng had an expression of "Are you okay?", "What are you talking about? We are talking about the friendship between courtesans, not the nonsense between gentlemen. If you have that hobby, don't say it to disgust me."
"It's your mother's fault!" The scholar rolled up his sleeves and was about to wave his fists at him. Suddenly, there was a chorus of shouts from all directions, "Quiet!"
The three of them were startled, thinking they were being yelled at, but they found out that the great scholar and some of the dignitaries who came to watch the ceremony began to enter the venue one after another.
The great scholars all smiled broadly, and the dignitaries even brought their families with them. The scene that had just been quiet suddenly became lively again.
Xia Jingyun also took the opportunity to ask a question that was very puzzling just now, "Brother Boyi, didn't I hear that there is a man named Zheng Tianyu who is the most promising to be the civil servant? Where is he?"
Xu Dapeng whispered: "Master Zhongming is recognized as the number one son in Sishui Prefecture. However, there are many thieves and bandits in the prefecture now. It is said that he is on a study tour in the prefecture to suppress bandits. He will probably not show up at this cultural meeting, otherwise , people like Lin Feibai don’t dare to have any unrealistic expectations for Wen Kui.”
Xia Jingyun's heart sank, "Is this Zheng Tianyu so powerful?"
"Of course. Speaking of family background, Mr. Zhongming is the second son of our Jianning County Zheng Taishou. He is no worse than Lin Feibai. However, everyone dismisses Lin Feibai, but they are convinced of him. The state education edict wants to accept him. He was not even qualified to be a disciple, and several Confucian professors almost got into a fight over accepting him as a disciple. Thanks to Lord Xuezheng who stepped forward to uphold justice and accepted him as a disciple, the matter was settled. Moreover, as the second son, his eldest brother had already Publicly stating that he is the best choice to inherit the family business and quitting on his own, tell me, how powerful is this?"
Xia Jingyun stroked his chest slightly, "It's a good thing he didn't come."
Xu Dapeng looked at him in surprise and said jokingly: "Why, are you still afraid that he will compete with you for the Wengui position?"
Xia Jingyun immediately smiled and said, "Being a human being without dreams is no different from being a salted fish."
Xu Dapeng smiled disapprovingly at first, and then slowly fell silent.
On the stage, the great Confucian scholar began to sing praises, praising His Majesty's holy rule, the peace of the country and the peace of the people, and the clear seas and rivers;
He praised the virtues of Concubine De and what a significant contribution she had made to the elders in her hometown.
Xia Jingyun listened silently, thinking about what happened to his family and the huge mass graves in the labor camps, and sneered in his heart with an expressionless face.
Finally, after several great scholars finished talking nonsense, a great scholar in the middle stood up and spoke loudly after a long speech.
"I declare that this article meeting has officially begun!"
A loud gong sounded throughout the entire venue.
