It's poetry again. The ancients liked to do this, and the time-travel novels I read in my previous life were the same. There would be a poetry meeting every now and then, and then the protagonist would start pretending to be a slap in the face. Now it was finally his turn, but now it was not the plot of the novel. , but it really happened before our eyes...
"The quality of the essay depends on the third brother. Even if the eldest brother tries to impress you, he won't be able to catch up. After all, you are the number one scholar. Of course, this birthday message needs to be written by the third brother."
Composing poetry is impossible, even in this life, copying poetry is almost the same.
"Hey, with the eldest brother here, how can the younger brother steal the limelight? It's better to invite the eldest brother."
He may appear to be humble and respectful, but he actually has bad intentions.
Jiang Mu shook his head: "Eldest brother is really not good at this. My brother is so demanding. Aren't you afraid that eldest brother will lose face in public?"
Zhao Kai couldn't bear to lose his face.
"It's just a birthday greeting. Even a child with a yellow mouth can say it. How can the eldest brother, as the eldest son of the father, not even compare to a child?"
Seeing Jiang Mu being so evasive, Zhao Kai couldn't help but feel a little angry and his words became sharp.
Cai Chen saw the opportunity at this time and said quickly: "Haha, His Highness King Yun is probably telling the truth. Because of this, King Ding can only do things that are diligent and frugal. Unlike you, Your Highness King Yun, who is outstanding in learning and can do anything for Go to the official position to make plans and solve practical problems for people's livelihood."
"This makes sense. In this case, His Highness the Three Kings will lead a congratulatory message and send it to Director Zhou later."
"That's right, if King Ding can't do it, King Yun should do it..."
Officials from the party who supported Zhao Kai immediately echoed. Seeing this, Zhao Kai showed a proud smile on his face, stretched out his hand and said, "Thank you for looking up to Xiao Wang, but since my eldest brother is here, I really can't steal the limelight, so I'd better let my eldest brother propose the words."
Jiang Mu had a smile on his face from beginning to end. In this scene of brothers and sisters, those who didn't know would have thought that the relationship between the two brothers was extremely good.
"Haha, your two highnesses don't need to be so humble. I think birthday greetings and poems don't matter how many, but what they mean. Wouldn't it be nice for your two highnesses to each write one?" At this time, Wang Yushi, who had smoothed things over before, said again. He stood up and spoke.
Zhao Kai nodded: "Well, what Wang Yushi said is reasonable. I wonder what your brother thinks?"
Jiang Mu sneered in his heart. Without the memory of his previous life, he was Zhao Huan, the eldest son of the aggrieved emperor who had a weak personality and always tolerated even when faced with difficulties. And now, he is the king of the Song Dynasty. Since he and Zhao Kai have been like fire and water for a long time, there is no need to show mercy. If you want to step on me to establish your authority, the same is true for me!
Besides, the conversation had reached this point, and it was inappropriate to refuse any more, so he said, "Okay, then please invite the third brother to come first."
"Haha, according to what the elder brother said."
Seeing Jiang Mu agree, Zhao Kai couldn't help but show a sarcastic look on his face. The boys on the left and right hurriedly prepared. It didn't take long for pen, ink, paper and inkstone to be all ready...
Zhao Kai looked serious. He picked up the brush and started composing lyrics without even thinking.
It has to be said that although he has a lot of merit as the number one scholar, his calligraphy attainments are indeed far ahead of Jiang Mu, and he is a bit like Zhao Ji.
Needless to say, Zhao Ji was mediocre and hedonistic, so he was not suitable to be a good emperor, but he was definitely a master of art. Whether it was calligraphy, poetry or painting, he was not inferior to everyone in the dynasty, and Zhao Kai was able to obtain his true biography. , which shows that its level is extraordinary.
"Okay! Please watch."
After a while, Zhao Kai put down his pen and ink, and the servant stepped forward to pick up the rice paper and showed it to everyone. It read:
"The scented wind blows the lotus ponds, and the clouds and pavilions are fresh. There is a celebration in the embroidered pavilion and the hall, and we worship the smoke of the jade furnace. We pour fine wine, serve the wine, and wish you a fragrant banquet. It is spring and summer, and you will be blessed and solemn, and you will be rich and noble for many years. "
Although this word cannot be regarded as a masterpiece handed down from generation to generation, it is clean and tidy and complements each other, so it can be regarded as superior.
"Okay~"
"As expected of His Highness Prince Yun, he is extremely talented and well-deserved of his reputation..."
Everyone applauded loudly and there were countless words of praise.
Zhao Kai held his head high, with only the word "proud" written all over his face.
Jiang Mu did not look at Zhao Kai's "little man's pride" attitude, but looked at Mi Fu, the Minister of Rites, and saw that he was not as happy as other comrades, he just smiled and clapped his hands.
Mi Fu was relatively famous in the history of the Northern Song Dynasty. If you remember well, this birthday greeting is one of his masterpieces. I don't want it to be Zhao Kai's work now, and I don't know how I feel about it.
"My younger brother is not very talented. I look forward to my elder brother's masterpiece." Zhao Kai extended his hand to Jiang Mu and made a request, his eyes full of provocation.
Jiang Mu smiled slightly and walked to the desk. He also followed Zhao Kai's example and started writing without thinking at all...
Everyone's eyes are on Jiang Mu, looking forward to his work. Of course, most of them are waiting to see the joke.
Zhao Yingluo opened a corner of the curtain and stared at Jiang Mu curiously. His brother Huan was a mess in his studies. When would he be able to compose poetry...
Among Mi Fu's poems, if the one written by Zhao Kai can be called a masterpiece among birthday greetings, then there is another one that far surpasses...
"The warm and sunny weather is waiting for the early spring, and the sky is harmonious and spiritual. The spiritual platform has been resting for a thousand years, and there is no trace of dust in the alchemy stove. The longevity of Pengzu, the longevity of Guangcheng. The immortal descendants of Huayang are in this body. When the night comes, the silver man is as clear as washing, and in the Antarctic star Meet the old man.”
Jiang Mu gently put away the pen and ink without speaking to anyone, turned around and walked back to the pavilion. Since they are all plagiarism, I have nothing to be ashamed of. I am just suffering from the pain of this little old man Mi Fu. The two best birthday greetings have become the works of others...
Looking at the work that the young man showed to everyone, Zhao Kai had an ugly expression on his face. He turned to look at Mi Fu coldly, gritted his teeth and said, "Master Mi, what do you think of this birthday greeting?"
Mi Fu was confused at this moment, and rubbed his old eyes to make sure he saw correctly.
"Your Highness...this...this is a misunderstanding, I don't know why..."
It was originally planned that Mi Fu prepared two congratulatory messages for Zhao Kai and dedicated them to Zhou Tong, and stepped on Jiang Mu at the same time, so that those officials who were still wavering would all join his side.
Unexpectedly, now, one of the birthday celebration works was actually written by Jiang Mu, and it was a slightly higher level one. This time, it was really a rape instead of a rape...
"Although King Ding's work is superior to King Yun in terms of literary talent and artistic conception, it is not so shocking that everyone is silent, right?" Suddenly a voice broke the calm.
"Li Gang, when did you have the right to speak here?" Cai Yi shouted to the speaker.
Although Cai Chen's official position is not high, relying on his father's reputation, he is considered to have the most say among this group of officials besides Zhao Kai.
However, since the man dared to speak, he was not afraid of offending Cai Hu, and said, "Whether I speak or not has nothing to do with you. Could it be that this Hun Yuan Lao Jun Guan belongs to your Duke Cai Xiangguo's mansion?"
"You! Stop talking nonsense. When did I say that this place belongs to my Cai Mansion?"
"If not, then why don't you let me speak? Others need to rely on your father, but I, Li Gang, don't need it. Don't teach me how to do things!" Li Gang said, not taking Cai Yi seriously at all.
Because he admonished Zhao Ji and explained the current situation of the Song Dynasty, he had already been demoted many times. Did he care about one more time?
"Brother Cai, please be patient..."
Zhao Kai stopped the angry Cai Chen, then looked at Jiang Mu and said, "The eldest brother is really secretive. He actually hid such a skill. It really makes the younger brother sit up and take notice..."
"To each other, you must know that people do not harm dogs, and dogs harm people's hearts. Big brother always has to have some backup to protect himself, right?"
Jiang Mu looked back at Li Gang and said to Mi Fu: "By the way, Master Mi, my brother asked you something, why don't you answer?"
Mi Fu didn't have time to think about how Jiang Mu wrote this birthday message at this moment, and said: "The two highnesses each have their own merits. The veteran minister has little talent and knowledge. I really can't tell which one is better, but I think you and the two highnesses I have already made a decision in my heart, so there is no need for me to speak..."
He sighed. Zhao Kai had already decided that he had betrayed him, so it was useless for him to say anything now. In this case, he should speak less and stop offending King Ding.
"Haha, I'm late. Are you all impatient?"
Fortunately, Zhou Tong's sudden arrival eased his embarrassment.
"Director Zhou!"
To Jiang Mu's expectation, Zhou Tong was not an old man with white hair and a stooped figure, but a middle-aged man with black hair and a good appearance. He seemed to have arrived in a hurry and was still wearing sacrificial clothes. The clothes and the mahogany sword used for sacrifice were casually tied around the waist.
"It's not too late. The director is busy with sacrifices and is already working extremely hard. How can we be in a hurry while we are drinking and having fun..." Zhao Kai immediately changed his face and then led the officials to meet Zhou Tong.
"Haha, Your Highness is welcome." Zhou Tong returned the courtesy with the officials one by one, until finally it was Jiang Mu and Zhao Yingluo's turn, "This must be His Royal Highness Ding Wang, I think you are still a baby, Queen Xian Gong will take you Go up the mountain to pray for blessings. I hugged you once at that time. I don’t expect that more than ten years have passed and His Highness is already so old. Well, he looks quite talented..."
"Oh? I am very lucky to have such a past." Jiang Mu said with a smile.
Not only is Zhou Tong's image different from Jiang Mu's imagination, but his personality is also the same. Experts should be steady and serious, but the Zhou Tong in front of him makes Jiang Mu feel like an easy-going neighbor's uncle. , seems to be easy to get along with.
"Don't get me wrong, it's not just you, I have hugged all your brothers."
Well, actually it’s not that easy to get along with...
"Me, me, me, what about me, has Director Zhou hugged me too?" Zhao Yingluo said, but she shook Jiang Mu's arm.
"Who are you?" Zhou Tong looked confused.
"Me? My name is Zhao Yingluo, I am Brother Huan's sister..."
"The prince's sister must be Di Ji. Haha, I have only hugged the prince, not Di Ji..."
