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Chapter 166 Astronomy and Geography

After asking someone about it, Fang Chen came to Yuehua Tower.

This restaurant is indeed the largest and best restaurant in Wenxuanfang. It occupies a very large area. According to Fang Chen's preliminary estimate, there is no problem in accommodating a thousand people on four floors.

From afar, I saw some people walking into the restaurant with fans and a carefree attitude.

And it's basically just a disguise, as if you don't have a fan to show that you are not a scholar.

Fang Chen almost wanted to buy a fan.

He walked into the restaurant, and the guard at the door did not stop him.

As soon as he entered the door, Fang Chen was startled by the scene inside. He saw that the spacious hall was filled with tables and chairs, and many people were already seated.

A stage about half a meter high was set up right in front. There were seven or eight chairs and a long table on the stage. They might be the judges of the cultural association.

Fang Chen thought to himself and found a seat at the back, hidden away.

Looking at the empty table, which only contained pens, inks, paper and inkstones, not even a plate of peanuts and melon seeds, Fang Chen cursed in his heart that he was really stingy.

I heard several poor scholars next to me talking excitedly.

"Have you heard? In addition to Lord Ye Fanye, Minister of Honglu Temple, the judges of this literary competition include Lord Zhao Chunzhao, the Grand Scholar of Taihe Palace, Lord Guo Wenruo, the Imperial Wine Scholar, etc."

"I've heard about it a long time ago. I never thought that we would be able to see these big guys in person one day. You and I have to perform well today."

"That is, as long as I can be favored by them today, I will be prosperous and prosperous in the future. It will not be a fantasy."

"Are you all prepared?"

"Of course, during this period I have been burning the midnight oil and reading, just waiting for tonight!"

"Then we'll all have to do our own thing when the time comes!"

Most of the scholars in the field were excited and excited, and every one of them was like a general about to go to the battlefield, gearing up for a big fight.

Fang Chen couldn't help but feel a little sad when he heard this. He thought he was not a material for reading, but looking at the scholars in Wenxuanfang, what they talked about the most was what they would do in the future after their prosperity.

No matter what fine wine he drinks, or which courtesan who cleans the building, he sleeps with him. He knows in his heart that there are not many people who are truly talented and learned in the field.

Most of them may not even be able to talk about fame and reputation. Once a scholar's reading changes, it is definitely not a good thing.

This is exactly the case right now.

After a while, a group of officials wearing official uniforms walked into the door. Although Fang Chen was far away, he recognized Ye Fan, who had just parted with him not long ago.

Scholar Men quickly stood up, and Fang Chen also stood up.

I saw the scholars calling Master Liu one after another. It seems that Liu Yuanqing has been hanging out with these guys a lot during this time.

At this time, Liu Yuanqing's face was glowing. It was his first time to manage such a large cultural gathering with hundreds of people.

But as long as the goal is achieved, the efforts and hard work are worth it.

As he walked up to the stand with a group of invited officials, Fang Chen also found that there were more female relatives in the lobby, most of them gorgeously dressed.

Those who are more subtle will cover their faces with white gauze, while those who are bold will not cover their faces like this.

It was almost time, the door of Yuehua Tower was closed, Liu Yuanqing and others also sat down and looked at the restaurant owner who was waiting quietly.

Liu Yuanqing signaled with his eyes, and the latter quickly sent people to bring the prepared fruits and vegetables for distribution.

"Master Liu is really thoughtful in organizing such a grand event. Seeing how peaceful and peaceful this group is, Your Majesty will definitely be very pleased if he knows about it."

Guo Wenruo said with a smile while offering wine.

Liu Yuanqing exclaimed: "Thank you, Mr. Guo. You are the master today, so you can't hide your clumsiness."

The two complimented each other and smiled contentedly.

Ye Fan on the side showed a playful smile, peaceful and stable?

It seems that Liu Yuanqing didn't take Fang Chen seriously at all and sent someone to Yanghuafang to find out the news.

After a trip to Yanghuafang, I originally thought that letting Fang Chen manage the city was a willful move by Luo Ningxin.

But now Ye Fan doesn't think so anymore, if Fang Chen is allowed to continue working in Yanghuafang.

When the time comes, Liu Yuanqing will undoubtedly be defeated!

Thinking of this, his eyes began to search for Fang Chen's location in the lobby. However, there were too many scholars who came to participate in the literary meeting, and Fang Chen sat relatively far back, so in the end he was unable to find Fang Chen's location.

whereabouts.

And at this moment.

"This brother, you look very unfamiliar. I haven't seen you in Wenxuanfang before."

Fang Chen turned his head and looked at the person who was chatting with him. He was dressed in a scholar's robe and had a mustache. He looked to be around forty years old, giving him an elegant feel.

Fang Chen smiled and nodded: "I just arrived at Wenxuanfang today. I heard that there was a literary gathering here and came to join in the fun."

"So that's how it is, my dear Wang Er, your appearance is really good. Some wealthy ladies may fall in love at first sight." The middle-aged man introduced himself, seeming to have a familiar character.

"Your Excellency, you're not bad either. Are you here to attend the cultural conference too?" Fang Chen echoed with a smile.

Wang Er shook his head: "I'm just here to join in the fun. No matter how big the scale of this kind of cultural gathering is, the winner is actually predetermined."

"Is this happening? Isn't this a secret operation?" Fang Chen was surprised.

Seeing this, Wang Er lowered his voice and came over: "No, after all, the lottery prize is ten thousand taels of silver. Brother, do you really think that Mr. Liu Yuanqing Liu will be willing to give away ten thousand taels of silver for no reason?"

"And if you look at the people around you, when you see the officials above, they all want to kowtow immediately. They spend all their time thinking about getting promoted and making a fortune. Do they deserve to be called scholars?"

As he spoke, Wang Er's eyes showed disdain.

Oh, this is a man of character and integrity!

Fang Chen was amused and said with interest, "Then according to what you said, Brother Wang, aren't the other people here to run with you?"

"good."

Wang Er chuckled: "It is true that I am here to accompany you. Mr. Liu simply wants to use this literary meeting to increase his influence in Wenxuanfang so that His Majesty will notice him."

"Write several excellent poems in advance and give them to the people they choose to compete, and then record the literary meeting so that it can be reported to His Majesty to whitewash the peace."

"No matter how bad it is, you can still publicize his literary name, Mr. Liu. I have seen this kind of trick many times."

Fang Chen understood and said, "This guy has put a lot of thought into it."

"Who says it isn't?"

At this time, when Xu Shi arrived, Liu Yuanqing coughed on the stage, and the place suddenly became quiet.

The host stood on the stage and said loudly: "The literary meeting will now officially begin. I would like to ask Mr. Zhao Chunzhao, the left minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, to give you questions for the students."

This begins a literary meeting to whitewash Taiping to gain fame.


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