Chapter 45 Fan Lou Poetry Club! (Second update!)

The topic is getting more and more crooked, but it is attracting more and more people.

When Ding Ze, Lou Kezhou, and Yue Yaosong came together to see this scene, they couldn't help but look at each other. At this time, someone shouted: "Ding Lao, Lou Lao, Yue Lao is here!"

The crowd gradually dispersed and returned to their seats.

Ding Ze smiled and said: "What's wrong? Is there anything happy?"

The scholar in front said respectfully: "Master Ding, we were chatting with Zhang Twenty-four's two brothers just now."

Ding Ze said in surprise: "Zhang Twenty-four is here too?"

The scholar hurriedly said: "Zhang Twenty-four is not here, it's his two brothers Zhang Ju'an and Zhang Shu Zhang Juzhong."

Ding Ze said oh, his face obviously a little disappointed.

Lou Kezhou smiled and said: "Don't be disappointed, Mr. Ding. Although Zhang Twenty-four is not here, aren't his two brothers here? They are from the same mother and they must be powerful people."

Ding Ze smiled bitterly and said: "That's true, but I really want to see Chapter 24. His twenty-four poems are touching to read. The poem "I am a melancholy guest in the world" touches my heart. "

Lou Kezhou quickly patted his old friend on the shoulder and said: "Okay, okay, today is a happy day, don't act like a child."

Yue Yaosong smiled and said: "I meet with this Chapter Twenty-Four from time to time. It is indeed worth looking forward to."

Ding Ze snorted and said nothing.

Lou Kezhou couldn't help but chuckle to himself, these two were also old enemies.

When they were young, both of them were influential figures, but Ding Ze was unlucky and failed in the exams. Although Yue Yaosong was a little inferior when he was young, he was very proud of himself in the imperial examination and won a fellow Jinshi, so Ding Ze could only open a private business. Yue Yaosong taught at Taixue Academy, and his status was immediately divided.

Although many of the students educated by Ding Ze were awarded Jinshi and were known as famous teachers, when they appeared together with Yue Yaosong, Yue Yaosong was able to outdo him.

Chang Li followed the three masters, and when he saw the situation, he quickly smoothed things over and said: "Third gentlemen, the big guys are about to arrive, why don't we start?"

All three people nodded. Chang Li paid a lot of money to invite them here, not just to vent their anger.

The three of them went up to the stage set up in the hall. This is where the geishas usually perform. Today, the geishas and others are hidden behind the scenes. The soft music is always tinkling, but it does not disturb the hall. People chatting.

Tables and chairs were arranged on the stage, and the three of them took their seats. They were the hosts and judges of the Fan Lou Poetry Club tonight.

Lou Kezhou stood on the stage and watched for a week, with a smile on his face, but he thought in his heart: Sure enough, in terms of attractiveness, even Fan Lou can't compare to the poetry meeting held by the official family. There are not many scholars who are very famous.

But it's normal. All serious and famous scholars were invited by officials. Compared with the writing fees given by Fan Lou, their future was what they cared more about.

But then again, if it were a high-level poetry gathering, it would not be his turn to host it, Lou Kezhou.

Thinking of this, Lou Kezhou smiled and said: "You talented men, everyone has a happy New Year's Eve. I am Lou Kezhou, a teacher at Qingjin Academy. Tonight I will talk about Yue Zizhi with Taixue Zhi. Ding Zifan, a teacher at Qingjin Academy, will celebrate the New Year's Eve with everyone. Today In the evening, let's enjoy the lanterns and listen to music together. Of course, we should eat well, drink well, and chat. If we are inspired, we can write poems. There is no need to set any rules to limit everyone's talents. Just take out your best poems and hand them to the three of us. Review, late at night, we will judge the top three, and Chang Dong’s family should have something to say, right?"

Lou Kezhou pretended to be teasing Chang Li, and Chang Li responded with a wry smile: "Mr. Lou's ability to knock bamboo poles is getting better and better, which makes me, Chang Li, unable to refuse at all. Okay, in that case , then I was bleeding profusely, and for the poem that was rated third tonight, I will reward you with a hundred guans!..."

As soon as these words came out, cheers suddenly broke out.

Both Zhang Shu and Zhang Jin's eyes lit up.

Chang Li smiled and said: "If you can be ranked second, I will reward you with five hundred strings!..."

As soon as these words came out, Fan Lou suddenly became excited.

Five hundred strings!

This is no small amount of money.

A total of 770 coins, 500 coins is 385,000 coins!

And this is only the second place, what about the first place?

Everyone looked at Chang Li expectantly. Chang Li smiled humbly and said softly: "...First place will be rewarded with one thousand guan."

"Wow!"

The crowd's exclamations were like a tidal wave, almost lifting the roof of the entire Fan Tower.

A thousand strings, this is a thousand strings!

In today's Bianjing City, buying a small courtyard is enough!

Lou Ke, Zhou Dingze, Yue Yaosong, all looked at the scholars in the audience with some envy, but then they smiled. Although the money they received was not as much as one thousand guans, they were sure to get it.

Zhang Jun and Zhang Shu's eyes were red.

But this was not noticeable, because all the scholars' eyes were red.

After all, rich people are in the minority, while poor scholars are the majority. It is not easy to live in the capital. In fact, many scholars look cool, but in fact they are just struggling to support themselves. Now that they have huge wealth, their nobility has disappeared. .

Zhang Jun asked Zhang Shu in a low voice: "Since there is no limit to the topic, then come up with the best poems. We want the first place!"

Zhang Shu was surprised and said: "Didn't you say you wouldn't let me use Lao San's poems?"

Zhang Jun gritted his teeth and said: "It can be used, but your name cannot be used."

Zhang Shu suddenly felt a little disappointed. He still wanted to be famous. If he didn't use his name, when would he be favored by others? He was a soft rice... Bah! What are you thinking about? This is a thousand dollars!

Thinking of this, Zhang Shu also became excited.

Zhang Xun felt a little calmer. Once his mind settled down, he stared at the food and wine on the table.

Good guy, Boss Chang is really willing to spend money. This dazzling table is full of dishes, but they are being ignored at this time, because the scholars have no intention of eating anymore, and all they can think about now is I want to write a peerless poem and then win the thousand strings!

Who wants to eat at this time?

However, Zhang Jin elbowed Zhang Shu and said in a low voice: "Eat first, they are all good things. Now, choose the expensive ones. Forget the pasta, choose the lamb, Songjiang carp, abalone, and roast goose. , eat more, um, stop drinking..."

Zhang Shu whispered: "Drink some, brother, this is Fanlou's famous Meishou wine. This small jar weighs three kilograms, and it costs two guans!"

Zhang Jun was surprised: "It costs more than 500 yuan per pound?"

This is not cheap anymore. The ration wine consumed by the common people in the Song Dynasty was eight cents per catty for the lowest grade and forty-eight cents per catty for the highest grade. It was already very good. But this Meishou wine costs more than five hundred cents per catty. No wonder Zhang Jun was surprised.

"Drink! Come and give me some too!"

"Tsk! Others don't drink, but we drink! Pour more!"

Needless to say, this wine is expensive, but it tastes really good. At first, the brothers just thought it was a bit more advantageous, but as they drank, they became more and more enthusiastic. You drank one glass and I drank one glass, and it didn’t take long for you to feel a little drunk. …
Chapter completed!