The ancients talked about etiquette.
Li Suijiu now has the name of "Sir", so naturally he also wants to talk about some etiquette.
But the other party didn't appreciate it very much. He insisted on having a literary fight to make up for his face, and wanted to use his name to show his pride. Then it's no wonder that Mr. Li was there.
Fighting poetry?
You are seeking death!
So, one person and one cat entered the teahouse leisurely.
Zhou You and others looked at each other and naturally followed.
Today, the Pinming Pavilion is already full of guests who come to listen to books. There are only one or two empty tables and chairs.
Sitting on the stage, a storyteller dressed in a Confucian shirt, holding an origami fan in his hand, was vividly telling the story of yesterday's debate meeting.
The first thing to talk about at this time is the difficult debate about "theory of ghosts and gods".
After the theory of ghosts and gods is finished, the story of "Shui Mang Cao" will begin. The main focus is a step-by-step approach.
The appearance of one person and one cat instantly made the full teahouse boil.
"I'm coming!"
"He's here again with the black cat!"
Who in this Yinhua Mansion doesn't recognize this person and this cat?
In just one day, this young man in green shirt has shown everyone in Yinhua what it means to be silent, and he has become a blockbuster.
When Li Suijiu entered the teahouse, he saw everyone standing up to greet him, and he greeted them one by one.
"Meow~"
The black cat also barked happily.
Zhou You and others were obviously confused.
How could a young man who was only eighteen years old have such a reputation in Yinhua Mansion?
Moreover, when everyone saw the boy, they all addressed him as sir. It was only then that Zhou You and others felt that something was wrong.
But once the words have been spoken, how can they be changed again?
Scholars all want face!
So, they all bit the bullet and followed the young man.
Zhou Youfu, the boss of Pinmingxuan, heard that Li Suijiu was coming, so he naturally came out to welcome him.
"Sir, here you are. The private room has been prepared. Please take a seat." After saying that, he called out again: "Bring up the dew before the rain that I prepared for you."
Li Suijiu smiled and said, "Boss Zhou, you should call me by my name, right?"
"Haha, how dare you." Zhou Youfu shied away, then leaned into Li Suijiu's ear and said, "Many strangers came to this teahouse today."
"oh?"
"Huaijin, look over there."
Getting closer, Zhou Youfu stopped being polite.
Pointing to a table not far away.
Li Suijiu looked over and found two men sitting there, dressed as bodyguards, with knives on their waists.
Then, Zhou Youfu pointed to several other tables.
They don't look like scholars.
At this time, Zhou Youfu whispered: "These people are here to listen to the story of "Shui Mang Cao". By the way, there is another person in the private room. He carries the air of a nobleman. His status is unusual, but he is in this hall. But you can’t see it.”
"I understand." Li Suijiu nodded and pointed his hand back: "This person also came from Jinlin. I think Boss Zhou must have heard of this person's name."
"Oh? I wonder who this is?"
"Author of "Wandering Stories", Traveling!"
"It's him!" Zhou Youfu was obviously a little surprised: "You're here to listen to the story too?"
"Well, by the way, compete with me on a poem or two. I wonder if Boss Zhou can free up a few tables in this hall."
"Poetry fight?" Zhou Youfu was stunned for a moment, and then reacted: "Hahaha, Zhou knows it, and we will make arrangements!"
After saying that, Zhou Youfu turned on the [Greeting Mode].
He immediately said loudly: "It's a coincidence that you are here today. Not only can you hear the story of yesterday's essay debate, but you can also witness a poetry competition with your own eyes!"
"Poetry competition?" Everyone was interested.
"Yes, please give up some space in the middle of the hall."
"Okay, okay!"
Several tables of guests sitting in the middle of the hall immediately stepped aside.
Then, Zhou Youfu called the waiter over again: "Sir, if you want to compete in poetry with these talents from Jinlin, why don't you go out and do some publicity?"
"Okay!"
The waiter in the teahouse ran out immediately.
As he ran, he shouted loudly: "There is a poetry competition in Pinmingxuan! Everyone, come and see, there are some talented people from Jinlin who are going to compete with you sir!"
"..." Li Suijiu.
You are blessed this week, did you misunderstand something?
I just want to borrow a place and play one or two songs.
Well, this week you are indeed good at business. He immediately thought of using his reputation to promote the teahouse. He is indeed a businessman.
I thought to myself.
His eyes were focused on the tables pointed by Zhou Youfu.
I found that the two escorts and others had a somewhat expectant look on their faces.
A dart boy who also likes poetry?
As for Zhou You and others, seeing the news spread, they knew that they were being held back and couldn't compete.
However, most of the dozen or so scholars accompanying him were well-known in Jinlin City, and they were naturally somewhat arrogant.
Although he saw the other party's propaganda, he was still unafraid.
"Hmph, I, Jin Lin, are the capital of Jiangzhou, so I don't believe this young man can really fight against us!"
"Speaking of which, although this young man is wearing a long gown, he has a gourd hanging on his waist and a woodcutter. He really does not look like a serious scholar."
"Let's see what poetry he can produce!"
More than a dozen people were waiting where they were, quietly waiting for Zhou Youfu to make arrangements in the middle of the hall.
Outside the teahouse.
The news that Li Suijiu was going to compete with the talents from Jinlin for poems was spreading more and more.
So the crowds came in droves.
Naturally, there were children selling melon seeds and peanuts.
"Sell melon seeds and peanuts for three cents a bag!" a child shouted from across the teahouse.
After all, there is no place to stay at the door now.
Fortunately, Zhou Youfu arranged for two people to copy at the door in advance. In this way, even if he could not enter the teahouse, he could still see the poem written inside.
"Three years ago, Li Suijiu was the head of the Yinhua Mansion. I wonder what kind of stunning poems he would produce after being shut up in the thatched cottage for three years?"
"I really can't guess this."
"Hahaha, yes."
If it were two days ago, everyone would have said more that Li Sui must have been stupid after three years in the Liquor Cottage.
But now, no one dares to make such remarks.
One piece "Nie Xiaoqian" expressed the feelings of humans and ghosts, and one piece "Shui Mang Cao" even influenced Chu Zhongbai on the spot, turning evil into good.
Who would think that Li Suijiu has not made any progress in the past three years?
He must be studying hard behind closed doors in a thatched cottage! !
However, there are still some differences between poetry and strange stories.
Although everyone has expectations, they really can't guess how Li Suijiu's poetry will fare?
At this moment.
The tea house was finally arranged.
In the middle of the hall, there are two tables placed horizontally, with the Four Treasures of the Study and precious white rice paper placed on them.
These are all more useful than Dou Shi Wen.
According to Jiangzhou's rules, when competing in poems and essays, one party will come up with the question first.
Then, the two parties each wrote their poems on rice paper within the specified time, and then handed them over to everyone for judging.
It is not read directly by the poet.
In this way, Li Suijiu and Black Cat are on the left, and Zhou You and others are on the right.
Two opposing sides.
Poetry competition begins!
Li Suijiu spoke first: "Everyone comes from Jinlin to Yinhua and is a guest from afar, so please give me some questions."
"Haha, there are thirteen of us, but you are only one. If we were to set the question, wouldn't it make people laugh at us for our lack of talent?"
"Yes, please ask the young master to come up with the questions."
Obviously, traveling around is about face.
Li Suijiu raised the corners of his mouth. He had "Five Thousand Years Up and Down" in his mind. It really didn't matter who asked the question.
So, he said again: "It doesn't matter, you guys ask one question first. If I lose, just let me ask another question."
"That's fine!"
Zhou You and the scholars beside him looked at each other.
All nodded.
It is naturally fair for everyone to ask a question.
Since I and others are guests from afar, according to etiquette, I should ask the question first.
Then there will be no more debate.
More than a dozen people began to discuss what topic to ask.
