Gu Qingqiu looked at Jiang Han, but his evaluation of him was greatly reduced. This flattering tone really made him a little unhappy.
But those two sentences, "Sparse shadows slant across the clear water, and the faint fragrance floats in the moonlit dusk" were written by this person...
Zhongli Wuyou smiled and said, "Although you are young, you can write excellent poems. Do you still need my guidance?"
Jiang Han smiled and said: "Zhongli, the great scholar, is very knowledgeable. I just accidentally wrote one or two poems that caught your eyes. It's nothing. Of course, I need more guidance from the great scholar... However, what I brought this time is not poetry. , but a novella popular novel that I wrote on a whim recently.”
Jiang Han paused and continued: "Firstly, I want to ask Master Zhongli to see if there are any shortcomings in this novel. Secondly, if Master Zhongli likes it, I dare to ask Master Zhongli to write a preface to this novel. .”
Zhongli Wuyou couldn't help being slightly startled when he heard the popular novel.
Nowadays, novelists are in decline and are regarded as low-class, so only down-and-out scholars write novels.
If Jiang Han wants to write popular novels, it would be a waste of his talent!
Gu Qingqiu next to him was also stunned. Asking a great scholar to write a preface to his novel? This kid is too daring to think!
Let alone a young man with no fame, even if a scholar wanted to publish a book, the scholar would not write a preface to him.
Gu Qingqiu first listened to Jiang Han's flattering words, and his impression was already a little bad. When he heard that he was so ignorant and expected a great scholar to write a preface for him, his impression was even worse.
If it were him, he might have issued an eviction order at this moment.
"A popular novel you wrote? Show it to me first." Zhongli Wuyou said.
Jiang Han immediately took out the written manuscript and presented it with both hands.
Zhongli Wuyou took it and looked at it, the expression on his face froze slightly. This word was indeed a bit ugly.
But he did not delve into why Jiang Han wrote such ugly calligraphy, but began to read "The Biography of Wu Song" seriously.
After only reading two pages, he nodded and said: "The story is novel. The opening chapter goes straight to the point. It starts with 'Three bowls are not enough,' but Wu Song drank eighteen bowls in a row, creating an image of a heroic man. This is what you want to write. A knight?"
Jiang Han said: "Yes, the writer is indeed a knight."
Zhongli Wuyou continued to read, commenting while reading: "Although there are no gorgeous words, it is narrated in concise and powerful words, showing a smooth story."
"Many popular novels today only focus on piling up words, showing off literary talent, and focusing on other things. Although the whole story is gorgeous at a glance, it is difficult to become a classic. Although your story is short, it is just right. I didn't expect you. At such a young age, he can still write such wonderful words."
Jiang Han felt ashamed and said, "The great scholar praised me!"
Zhongli Wuyou continued to read, but did not comment any more. However, the expression on his face changed with the changes in the story. He kept turning the pages in his hands and staring closely at the contents of the book.
Jiang Han was secretly happy when he saw Zhongli Wuyou gradually immersed in the plot of the story.
It is indeed a wise choice to extract Wu Shihui from "Water Margin". The story of Wu Shihui is not only wonderful, but also a knight-errant who enjoys grudges and grudges. Countless people in later generations praised this paragraph. The story is the most exciting in "Water Margin"!
Although Confucianism and Taoism in Dayu developed rapidly, it was a desert of popular novels. The ten chapters of Wu, with the theme of grudges and grudges, are bound to be regarded as classics by countless readers!
Gu Qingqiu couldn't help but be startled, Zhongli Wuyou was actually fascinated by this? What novel did this young man named Jiang Han write?
He knew that Zhongli Wuyou had served as the prince of the Chinese Academy of Sciences for more than ten years and had basically read about Dayu. It was difficult for ordinary stories to attract him, but at this time he was so fascinated by it that he completely forgot that there was another person next to him. Two people are waiting.
Jiang Han knew that it would take some time for Zhongli to finish reading the story, so he asked Gu Qingqiu: "This old gentleman is..."
Gu Qingqiu replied: "My surname is Gu, Gu Qingqiu."
Jiang Han was stunned for a moment, then thought of Gu Qingqiu, the Prince of Taixue Academy!
Taixuefu is one of the three major universities in Dayu. Its status is only higher than that of Qingbei in the previous life, and the master of the mansion is equivalent to the principal.
Of course, what shocked Jiang Han was not only Gu Qingqiu's identity as the Prince of Taixuefu, but also his past deeds!
"It turns out it's Gu Daru. This kid has eyes but doesn't recognize Mount Tai, so he didn't realize it." Jiang Han quickly raised his hands.
Gu Qingqiu nodded slightly and said, "I've heard Zhongli Wuyou talk about you, and I've also heard one of your lyrics and poems. A young man can learn a lot."
Jiang Han said: "Gu Daru is so complimentary! Those words and poems were just written after a sudden inspiration. It's nothing. If I don't write another one, I definitely won't be able to write it!"
"Young man, I have heard about Mr. Gu's deeds. Once upon a time, barbarians invaded our Dayu Mountain River and reached Shanhaiguan Pass. Mr. Gu led the troops to defend for several months and forced the barbarians back! As the saying goes, a small chivalrous man is happy with his grudges. A great chivalrous man serves the country and the people. Mr. Gu is truly a great chivalrous man. It is truly a blessing to meet him today."
Just now, Gu Qingqiu thought this man's flattering tone was disgusting, but now when he heard Jiang Han's words, he was not only humble and polite, but also spoke of his past deeds with admiration, and couldn't help but smile.
A great chivalrous person serves the country and the people... These words really pierced Gu Qingqiu's heart.
Gu Qingqiu immediately changed his mind about this boy, thinking to himself, no wonder Zhongli Wuyou likes you so much.
Zhongli Wuyou suddenly slapped the case and said: "How wonderful! How wonderful it is! There was a riot in Feiyun Pu, blood was splashed on Yuanyang Tower... He was able to fight his way out of such a desperate situation, this Wu Song is really a hero!"
Zhongli Wuyou turned to the last page, but turned back again, with an expression of admiration on his face and said:
"The part about blood splattering in Yuanyang House is really written in a way that makes people feel as if they are actually there. ... I went to the kitchen and turned on the light, taking advantage of the moonlight outside the window, step by step into the hall... This part is really wonderfully written! It’s amazing!”
"The word 'take advantage' and the word 'end' are the essence!"
He raised his head, stared at Jiang Han, and said, "With this story alone, you will be able to have enough food and clothing for the rest of your life!"
"I have read a lot of chivalrous novels, but after reading this one, I feel that all the chivalrous novels I have read before are inferior! I am afraid that once this book is published, all the talented people in the world will be moved by it! "
Jiang Han said hurriedly: "The great scholar is so complimentary."
Master Zhongli smiled and said: "I basically won't write a preface to other people's books, but I will definitely write it for you!"
Gu Qingqiu was immediately shocked. He had never read Wu Shi Chapter and didn't understand why Zhongli Wuyou had such a reaction!
