Cao Zhen's suggestion caused everyone present to boo, obviously wanting to see if Cao Zhang really had the ability to write another song.
Zheng Xuan stood on the stage, facing such a situation for the first time and not knowing how to deal with it.
"Ziwen, if you are really capable, why not write another song?" Cao Cao saw this situation and greeted Cao Zhang loudly.
Naturally, Cao Zhang was not afraid. He could pick up all the poems from the past and present at his fingertips, so it didn't matter if he composed another one.
Cao Zhang faced Cao Cao's direction and responded: "I will obey my father's order!"
"Since Brother Zidan and everyone present do not believe that "Spring Night Happy Rain" was written by me, then please ask Mr. Zheng to come up with the topic, and I will make another one on the spot to prove it to everyone!"
Zheng Xuan is a great sage in the world, so he will naturally not engage in malpractice for personal gain, and he is also convincing.
"Okay, then please ask Mr. Zheng to come up with another topic for Ziwen and let him compose a poem on the spot!" Cao Zhen had no objection and responded loudly.
Cao Pi and Cao Zhi both looked at Zheng Xuan and Cao Zhang with concern, wondering what kind of questions Zheng Xuan would ask.
Although Xia Houjuan had confidence in Cao Zhang, he was a little worried when he asked Zheng Xuan to come up with the topic and write another one in person, and looked at Cao Zhang with concern.
When Zheng Xuan saw that everyone had given him the right to write the question, he did not refuse. He thought for a moment and said, "Cao Sikong is a hero of the world, and Mr. Cao's reputation for bravery is widely spread."
"Throughout the ages, heroes and knights are the most admirable. Then I invite Mr. Cao to write a poem with the title of heroes and knights."
After hearing Zheng Xuan's words, Cao Zhang nodded in response: "Okay."
He lowered his head and pondered, and everyone's eyes were focused on him.
Xia Houba and Xia Hojuan were waiting with great anticipation for Cao Zhang to come up with his work and silence everyone.
Cao Cao watched from a distance and was full of expectations for Cao Zhang.
However, Cao Zhang frowned and did not speak for a long time.
When Cao Zhen saw Cao Zhang's appearance, he showed a proud smile and said loudly: "Look, what did I say? I just said he was a liar. I couldn't hold back a word for so long!"
"Why are you so anxious? Let Brother Ziwen think about it more!" Xia Houjuan couldn't help complaining to Cao Zhen, "Don't you know that it is very impolite for you to interrupt others when they are making ideas?"
In front of everyone present, Xia Houjuan publicly reprimanded Cao Zhen in this way, which made him feel very embarrassed.
Just as he was about to have a seizure, Cao Pi stood up and said, "Zidan, Juan'er is right. Reciting poems and composing poems requires careful consideration of every word. We'd better give Ziwen some more time to think."
Seeing Cao Pi say the same thing, Cao Zhen couldn't say anything more and lowered his head and stopped making any sound.
Cao Zhang spoke at this moment: "Brother Zizhen, do you dare to make a bet with me?"
"What are you betting on?" Cao Zhen asked unconvinced.
"Didn't you just say that "Spring Night with Rain" was not written by me? So what if I write another excellent work based on Zheng Gong's title now?" Cao Zhang asked.
"Then it proves that you are really talented and capable!" Cao Zhen obviously did not understand Cao Zhang's intention.
"You slandered me in public for plagiarism, which is ruining my reputation. Can you get over it by simply proving my talent in an understatement?" Cao Zhang asked coldly.
"Then what do you want?" Cao Zhen asked.
Cao Zhang said coldly: "If I really write it out, I want your brother Zidan to kowtow to me and apologize in front of everyone, and admit that you are short-sighted!"
Cao Zhen suddenly changed his expression after hearing Cao Zhang's words.
After all, he is Cao Cao's adopted son. If he really agrees to Cao Zhang's conditions and loses the bet, he will have to kowtow and apologize. This would be a great shame for him!
"Didn't you just swear that I can't write it? Why are you afraid now and don't dare to gamble?" Cao Zhang deliberately provoked Cao Zhen.
It's okay for this kid to always help Cao Pi, but today he was being bullied in front of so many people, so he had to teach him a lesson.
"Okay, let's bet." Cao Zhen had a hot temper and couldn't stand the excitement, so he agreed.
"Zidan, don't..." Cao Pi wanted to stop him, but it was too late.
But then he thought about it, Cao Zhi only got a first-class award.
Cao Zhang could be a good person with a poem given to him by Cao Cao, but he would never be able to make another good one on the spot!
Cao Zhen shouted angrily: "So what if you lose?!
"I'll let you do whatever you want if I lose!" Cao Zhang replied confidently.
"Okay, you're going to lose. I want you to kneel down in front of everyone and admit that you are a swindler!" Cao Zhen shouted angrily.
"A gentleman's word!" Cao Zhang agreed immediately.
Cao Zhen didn't hesitate at all: "It's hard to catch up with a horse!"
Seeing that Cao Zhen agreed to his bet, Cao Zhang slowly turned around and faced Zheng Xuan.
In fact, he had already thought of a poem, and he deliberately kept his composure and did not say it out loud. The purpose was to make Cao Zhen anxious, and then provoke him to bet on the game and teach him a lesson in public.
"Report to Duke Zheng, I've made it!" Cao Zhang saluted Zheng Xuan.
When everyone heard what Cao Zhang had said, they all showed shocked expressions.
Cao Cao, Xun Yu, Guo Jia and others all looked at him expectantly.
Xia Houjuan and Xia Houba couldn't hide their excitement.
Cao Zhang began to recite loudly: "Xia Ke Xing": Zhao Keman has a tassel, Wu Gou has frost and snow is bright. The silver saddle shines on the white horse, rustling like a shooting star. Kill one person in ten steps, and leave no trace for a thousand miles. It's over. Go and hide your body and name."
"I was leisurely passing by Xinling to drink, taking off my sword and kneeling in front of me. I was going to eat Zhu Hai, holding a cup to persuade the marquis to win. After three cups, I spit out the promise, and the five mountains are light. After the eyes are dizzy and the ears are hot, the spirit and spirit are born."
"The golden hammer was used to save Zhao, and Handan was shocked first. Two heroes from the Qianqiu period, who are famous in Daliang City. Even if they die, they will not be ashamed of the heroes in the world. Who can write your Excellency, Baishou Taixuan Sutra."
This poem is a Yuefu poem "Xia Ke Xing" written by Li Bai, the poet of the Tang Dynasty. It describes the heroic aspirations of the knights and heroes during the Warring States Period, which is exactly the right theme.
There was now a moment of silence.
This poem by Cao Zhang is so wonderful!
To be able to write such a heroic and righteous poem in such a short period of time is definitely a sign of genuine talent and learning, and cannot be fake at all.
"May I ask Mr. Zheng, what do you think of this poem?" Cao Zhang asked Zheng Xuan humbly.
Before Zheng Xuan could speak, thunderous cheers rang out from the audience.
"Good poetry, Mr. Cao's poetry is the best among all."
"Hao Qian Yun, this poem is so amazing!"
“Absolutely top-quality work!”
Zheng Xuan responded to Cao Zhang with a smile: "Mr. Cao, you have heard the voices of thousands of people. There is no need for me to say anything more, right?"
Immediately, Zheng Xuan said loudly to the audience: "Master Cao has made two excellent works in a row, which are the best in the audience. He is actually the leader of today's Lunar New Year review!"
"Okay, great, Brother Ziwen is great!" Xia Houjuan heard Zheng Xuan's evaluation and couldn't restrain himself anymore, waving his arms and cheering loudly.
Thunderous applause and cheers broke out from the crowd, and everyone was sincerely convinced of Cao Zhang's talent.
Cao Zhang also stood upright in front of everyone and accepted their cheers calmly.
Cao Cao looked at Cao Zhang on the stage and nodded slowly with pleasure: "I didn't expect that my Cao family would have another Qilin'er who is both civil and military. It seems that I have a successor..."
