Zhenguan Wenzong System

Chapter 222

On the night of Yuan's Eve, Li Shimin and the former ministers of the Qin Palace spent their time in shock.The military generals who were still clamoring that they would not return if they were not drunk, could only return disappointed in the end.However, after this night, there was only one thought in everyone's mind, that is, they must come and take a look at the poetry competition.

On the 22nd of the first lunar month, the weather was fine.Although there was a gust of wind at noon, there was no snow for several days in a row, and the sun was basking in it, so it didn't look cold.

As soon as I arrived at about Moyou time, there was a crowd of people in front of Tianranju's gate.After waiting for a month, everyone finally waited for the show to begin.Although some people couldn't go in and watch because of their status.But standing outside, there will be people reporting the situation inside from time to time, so most of the idle people in Chang'an City who have nothing to do at home have gathered here at this moment.Those with some spare money also walked into the nearby teahouses and taverns, waiting for the two sides of the competition to come.

The Jinwu Guards patrolling the street had already received the news.But today was an exception. The county magistrate of Chang'an County had already received some greetings. As early as noon, he had sent a large number of servants to come.Although there are many people in front of Tianranju's gate at this moment, the order is perfect, and even the gate has been given a wide road for people to enter and exit.

This matter happened because of Qu Tuquan, so their old friends naturally arrived at Du Ruhui's residence early in the morning.After waiting for Luo Yan to finish the last class for Du He and have a meal in Du's residence, they rushed here surrounded by Luo Yan and Du He.

When Luo Yan and the others walked to the door of Tianranju, they were also taken aback by the scene.

Yuchi Baolin opened his mouth wide and yelled: "Hey, there are so many people, but it's much more lively than our wrestling competition on the street back then."

Changsun Chong also took time out to watch the excitement today. Hearing what Yuchi Baolin said, he said with contempt: "What do you know? It's common for knight-errants in the market to wrestle and fight in the market when they disagree with each other. Things. Where is it like this poem, it has been so many years, but only this time. People who are vulgar are short of such talk, so they will let it go. "

On weekdays, if Yuchi Baolin was said so by someone, he would definitely get angry and beat him with his eyes wide open.But today one is facing Changsun Chong, and the other is also saying that it is reasonable, but there is no refute.

Instead, it was Qu Tuquan who suddenly hung up his book bag and said, "As the saying goes, 'wrestling happens often, but poetry competitions don't happen often', am I right?" words.

Luo Yan suppressed his smile, and responded: "Well, what you said is not bad. But, brother Qu Tu, it's really good for you to use my words and make it so clumsy." Everyone laughed when they heard it.It is rare for people like Qu Tuquan to memorize one or two articles. Now in front of Luo Yan, he changed the sentence "Maxima is common, but Bole is not common" to this place, which is really showing off.

Hearing what Luo Yan said, Qu Tuquan also replied with some embarrassment: "Brother Luo, forgive me, who made you so famous. After it was spread from the palace, even I remembered it. Just now As soon as my heart was excited, this word came out." After speaking, he himself felt embarrassed.

Several people laughed at each other and walked forward. When they got to the road that gave way, the crowd had already shouted.

"Assistant Luo, you are here. We have been waiting for you for a long time."

"Assistant Luo, can Du Erlang do it? Is there any chance of winning today?"

"You old man must win, I have always supported you."

"Assistant Luo, Fulai Gambling has opened a handicap. If you lose, you pay five. What do you think?"

"Don't listen to him, I beat you to win, Assistant Luo, don't let me down."

Sure enough, gamblers are not allowed to watch the excitement, they have to gamble on everything.But because they are so optimistic about themselves, it's better to remind them.

Luo Yan bowed his hands to both sides and said: "I have failed everyone's expectations. I have taught Du He for a month. Although he is talented, he has limited ability. Today's poetry competition has no chance of winning. It is a tie. Somewhat confident. I don’t know if you are satisfied with this answer.”

In one sentence, many gamblers were disappointed.

"Assistant Luo, how could you do this? I bet five hundred coins and you won."

"Hahaha, fortunately, I'm not too optimistic, and I have already bet on the loss. Although the odds are a little lower, at least I can make a little money."

"You waited too much, I'll go and see if there is a tie."

"I don't believe in this evil today, just look at it, Luo Yan won't play today, he is sure to lose."

These noises made Luo Yan feel a little dizzy, so he could only signal to Qu Tuquan behind him to follow him, and then quickly entered Tianranju.At the moment, there are some well-known literati and poets on the first floor. When they met Luo Yan, although they were not as enthusiastic as those outside, they kept saying hello.Among them, there were many supporters of Luo Yan's poetic style innovation, and they kept saying to Luo Yan: "Assistant Luo, I must win that Pang Wenlin."

Pang Wenlin was the opponent's name, and it seemed that he came to Beijing to act rather perversely. Although some people were not interested in Luo Yan's innovation in poetry style, they still supported Luo Yan to deal with Pang Wenlin.

Facing these people, Luo Yan couldn't be fooled like he was outside the door, and said honestly: "There is no news about him for a month, so it's hard to say the outcome at the moment. At that time, we can only watch three matches. However, although Du He is young, he has improved a lot in the past month, and although it is impossible to win, he may not necessarily lose."

Until now, no one has revealed the inside story that the two sides must draw.Of course, it was also because of Li Shimin's secret order that no one would reveal it.

The contest is on the second floor.There is an open space in the middle of the Accord here, which is just right to set up the positions of both the judges and the competition.As for those private rooms, they were reserved early to facilitate close viewing.

When Luo Yan arrived, Pang Wenlin had not yet arrived.The entire second floor is where the shopkeeper of Tianranju is waiting, talking with a few people in official uniforms.Seeing Luo Yan come in at this moment, the shopkeeper said to those people: "This is Dr. Luo. Let's rest first, I will go to greet you." It was because of the royal property that he was only a little polite.

The shopkeeper came over, cupped his hands and said, "I thought that Dr. Luo would be late, but I never thought that this time will come. There is still half an hour before the scheduled time for the competition. Dr. Luo and you young masters may as well Go to the Accord over there to take a rest. Tea and snacks have been prepared inside, and if you need food and drink, you can also greet the guys here."

Nodding his head, when Luo Yan was about to lead everyone to Ya Ge, suddenly a few people sitting over there came over.Looking Luo Yan up and down, the leader looked proud: "You are Luo Yan who bet with Gouzi?"

Look at the official uniform on this person, deep scarlet, exactly the color of the fourth-rank official's uniform.Adding the words just now, the identity of this person is obvious, it is Pang Wenlin's father, the current Huang Menlang Pang Fengcheng.

Although this Huang Menlang is an official of the fourth rank, he is actually an adjutant of the province.In name, he is in charge of a lot of government affairs, but to put it bluntly, it depends on whether the servant gives him such rights.This person came here with such arrogance, obviously he didn't take Luo Yan seriously.

Although he knew that he was now of a low rank, with a remote job, and no real power in his hands, seeing the other party talking to him with such an attitude, Luo Yan was also a little angry.

But to be angry is to be angry, you still have to have the etiquette you should have.Suppressing his nausea, he bowed to this person and replied: "I have met Pang Gong. If there is no other Luo Yan here, then Pang Gong is talking about it."

Seeing that Luo Yan's posture was still low, Pang Fengcheng looked satisfied, and said: "For the sake of your politeness, I don't care about the festivities between you and Gouzi. Presumably you also know His Majesty's previous orders, and you will not be able to show up today. , My kid will not take advantage of you, I will let you wait a little bit to take advantage of it, and you will take the initiative to reconcile the scene where the question is raised. As for the other two games, each has its own fate."

What he said was domineering, as if he was absolutely sure of winning just like Luo Yan.This made Luo Yan frown tightly.

The rules of today's competition, it has been agreed a long time ago that both sides will give one question, and the third question will be given by the spectator.To put it bluntly, the key to winning or losing is this match where the subject is unknown.And what Luo Yan thought in his heart was that whoever puts up the question would win, and then make peace in the end.Hearing what Pang Fengcheng said now, he didn't intend to shake hands and make peace at all.Everyone standing behind Luo Yan was a little angry, what is the fate of each other, do you think you are sure to win?
Suppressing the anger in his heart, Luo Yan said lightly: "After all, there are so many people watching. When we come up with a question, you better not keep your hands. Otherwise, you will be seen through by others, and you will not look good." After finishing speaking, Luo Yan cupped his hands, then turned and walked towards the Accord that the shopkeeper just pointed out.

And Pangfengcheng, hearing Luo Yan's words at this moment, said angrily: "Don't think that His Majesty values ​​you, so you are so arrogant. Let's see how you will end up if you lose under the eyes of everyone tonight."

Qu Tuquan, who walked into the Accord, had an angry expression on his face, and kept cursing: "Damn, isn't he just a man of the yellow family? He thought he was a servant? You made me anxious, and brought a group of brothers to deal with him." It's the same with those civil servants at the moment, they are cursing, which is definitely not a good thing.

Luo Yan sat down, thought carefully, and then said to the people in front of him: "When the audience decides the question later, if the other party wants to designate someone, you will definitely mess it up. I think they should give Some people on the second floor have established a good relationship and want to control all the three competitions today. Also, you can also bring some scholars from the first floor when the time comes. It must be useful at that time. "

After listening to Luo Yan's arrangement, several people frowned, and then answered yes.Everyone understands that this is to prevent the other party from making any mistakes.No matter how powerful the Pang family is, it is impossible to bribe the people on the first floor. At that time, random people will be brought up, which will definitely deter those injustices.

(End of this chapter)