The autumn air is crisp and the breeze is blowing.
In front of White Deer Academy, a handsome young man in white robe slowly got out of the carriage.
There was an old man accompanying him, carrying several jugs of fine wine.
The visitors were none other than Gu Beichuan and Uncle Fu.
Gu Beichuan didn't want to come by carriage, but Uncle Fu was old, so he might as well save some energy if he could.
The reason why I came to Bailu Academy was naturally to ask for a meeting with Mr. Bailu Qin Xiuwen.
He originally wanted to create a big scene to promote the dishes made by Feihong Restaurant using new condiments.
It happened that Zhao Tenglong had a cramp somewhere and came over to challenge Feihong, wanting to fight Feihong in the ring.
If that's the case, let's just make the situation a big deal.
Create a new Huainan Poetry Society, and then promote dishes at the poetry party.
If he just wanted to hold another poetry meeting, his personal influence would not be enough. This was why he came to see Mr. Bailu.
In terms of influence, Qin Xiuwen is definitely the leader in the entire Huainan literary world.
If we can get his help, it shouldn't be difficult to hold a poetry meeting again.
After the two explained their purpose, a book boy took them into the academy.
Bailu Academy was founded by Mr. Bailu Qin Xiuwen, among whom there are many famous people in the literary world, and the reading atmosphere is also unique.
As soon as Fang entered, he heard the sound of reading loudly coming from all directions.
Obviously, this is the students doing their morning reading homework.
Once upon a time, Gu Beichuan had a similar experience at Jiangnan Dongting Academy.
It's just that the original owner was obviously not a diligent student. He skipped classes every now and then, making the academy teacher furious.
Within a few months, he personally visited Gu's mansion, pointed at Gu Jun's nose, scolded him, and then expelled Gu Beichuan from school.
On the contrary, Gu Xingwen, the cheap younger brother of the original owner, was precociously intelligent since he was a child and was familiar with all kinds of books. After entering the academy, he became more diligent and conscientious and was deeply loved by the academy teachers.
Now, even at a young age, he is shining brightly in the autumn, ranking among others.
According to the words of the gentlemen who teach in the academy, Wenquxing really has descended into the mortal world.
The book boy led the two of them to turn left and right, and soon arrived at Qin Xiuwen's residence.
Qin Xiuwen had been in high and low officialdom for more than ten years. Although he had little savings, he spent them all on founding White Deer Academy and teaching and educating people.
Therefore, he did not have any other residence in Huainan and could only live in the academy.
This house is not big, it can even be said to be a shabby house.
It is hard to imagine that a famous scholar in Huainan actually lives in a place like this.
Perhaps, Huainan's talented scholars admire not only his literary talent, but also his noble and upright character.
Thinking of this, Gu Beichuan couldn't help but feel a bit of admiration, so he bowed his hands in front of the door and said loudly: "I came to Gu Beichuan at the end of my studies and came to visit sir."
As soon as these words were spoken, within a moment, the door was opened from the inside, and Qin Xiuwen walked out with a surprised look on his face.
"Brother Gu Xian, why are you here?"
Gu Beichuan was stunned for a moment, then smiled bitterly and said:
"Sir, he is a great Confucian from Huainan. I am just a junior and a junior, so it would be inappropriate to call him a brother."
Unexpectedly, Qin Xiuwen didn't care and said:
"The ancients said: There is a sequence of learning, there is a specialization in the art, and those who master it are teachers!"
"When Qin interacts with people, he does not look at seniority or seniority, but only at literary talent."
"Gu Xiandi's attainments in poetry are probably not inferior to those of Qin. Why can't he be called a "Xiandi"?
Seeing Qin Xiuwen like this, Gu Beichuan stopped insisting and said:
"Sir, Beichuan came here today because I have something to ask for."
When Qin Xiuwen heard this, he frowned immediately and did not answer directly. Instead, he said, "Brother Gu Xian, why do you still call me Mr.? Could it be that you look down on me, Mr. Qin?"
"Qin...Brother Qin." Gu Beichuan had no choice but to change his words.
"Hahaha, okay! It's rare for Brother Gu Xian to come here. I'm going to have a banquet. You and I will have a drink until we get drunk! If you have anything important to do, we can talk while eating."
Gu Beichuan nodded in agreement.
The banquet was quickly prepared. It is worth mentioning that the drinks were brought by Gu Beichuan.
Qin Xiuwen picked up the wine glass, drank it all in one gulp, and immediately let out a long sigh of satisfaction.
"Is this the new wine brewed by my dear brother - February Spring Breeze?"
"Not bad, what do you think, Brother Qin?"
"Good wine! It's really a first-class wine!"
"I have traveled around for decades, including those years in the capital, but I have never tasted such fine wine."
"Everyone says that the wine produced by Feihong Liquor Shop is the best in the world. I thought it was an exaggeration, but now it seems that it is truly worthy of the name."
"Brother Qin, just drink if you like. I have prepared a lot of drinks for this visit. I hope Brother Qin will accept it."
But who knows, Qin Xiuwen shook his head and said:
"Brother Gu Xian, if you don't tell me what you want, I won't accept this drink."
"It's not a big deal, it's just that I want to hold another Huainan Poetry Festival, but I'm worried that my reputation is not enough, and the talented people may not come."
Hearing this, Qin Xiuwen nodded.
Although Gu Beichuan became famous at the Huainan Poetry Festival with his song "About to Enter the Wine", after all, he was just entering the poetry world for the first time.
Not everyone is like him. They don’t look at seniority or seniority, but only at literary talent.
With his current status, his appeal in the Huainan poetry circle is not enough.
"So, Brother Gu Xian wants to use my reputation to summon Huainan talents and hold another poetry meeting?"
Qin Xiuwen was so smart that he immediately understood what Gu Beichuan meant.
"Brother Qin is really as sharp as a torch."
"It will naturally be a good thing to hold a poetry meeting again and let our Huainan talents communicate with each other."
"It's just that the two poetry conferences were too close together."
"I'm afraid that many talented people will not have time to write good poems."
"And if there are no wonderful poems produced at the poetry meeting and word spreads about them, it will weaken the reputation of Huainan poetry and only increase the number of jokes."
Hearing this, Gu Beichuan frowned, thinking that because Qin Xiuwen had said this, he was afraid that he would refuse, and today's trip seemed to be in vain.
But who would have thought that the next moment Qin Xiuwen changed the topic and said:
"However, Brother Qin can agree to this, but there is just one request."
Gu Beichuan was not dazzled by the surprise, but asked with some caution:
"any request?"
"You! Since this poetry meeting is held because of you, then you naturally have to come on stage and compose poetry."
After hearing this, Gu Beichuan breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile, "Of course."
Qin Xiuwen also laughed, thinking to himself that as long as you, Gu Beichuan, come on stage to compose poetry, how could you not have any outstanding poetry?
For this poetry gathering, I will definitely invite talented people from surrounding counties and counties to come and watch the ceremony together.
So that they can know that a literary star from Huainan has come down to earth.
At this point, things are settled.
All that's left is the two of them chatting.
"I heard that Gu Xiandi climbed high and looked far away a few days ago and composed a good autumn poem?"
"Create a new type of font with continuous and wild strokes?"
"Can you write it down so that I can have a look at it?"
