Seeing everyone's expressions of admiration, Xu Yannian was quite proud of himself. This first couplet was accidentally obtained by him when he was studying. So far, he has been thinking about it, but he has never come up with any neat second couplet, so he took it out today to test this little guy.
Xiao Changan, on the other hand, had a hesitant look on his face. No matter how much he thought about it, he could not come up with a more suitable second couplet. He thought to himself that the Governor-General was really trying to embarrass Xiao Chu. How could the first couplet be even worse than the first couplet?
Is it difficult?
Xiao Chu was still in shock and did not come to his senses. He sighed that the governor was so talented and learned that he could write such famous lines throughout the ages. He must have had great attainments in literature as well.
Lu Qingzhi from the back saw Xiao Chu's dull look, thinking that Xiao Chu was stumped by this couplet, and felt a pity in his heart. However, it was reasonable that Xiao Chu couldn't stand up to this couplet, even if he was
, I also thought about it for a long time without any clue. The difficulty of the two first couplets of Lord Governor is indeed beyond what Xiao Chu's age can handle. Being able to complete the first couplet is enough to amaze everyone.
But when Lu Qingzhi looked at Chen Yuannian, he didn't see much worry on his face. Instead, he looked at Xiao Chu with expectation. Does Mr. Chen have enough confidence in this little guy?
Then Lu Qingzhi looked at Xiao Chu again, but Xiao Chu was still in a daze, as if petrified. He must have no clue why he was like this.
Hey, children are children after all. There is no prodigy, and even if there is one, it is impossible to compare with adults!
After a moment, Xiao Chu came back to his senses and saw that everyone's attention was focused on him. He realized that his dazed look just now must have been caught in everyone's eyes, and then he smiled.
"Little guy, do you have any idea about this couplet?"
Xu Yannian smiled at Xiao Chu, and then continued, "I got this first couplet by chance while studying years ago. I haven't found a satisfactory second couplet yet. If you come up with a second couplet, give it a try."
Xiao Chu chuckled, no wonder he could write such a famous sentence through the ages, and he still persisted in studying even after becoming such a high official. He must have made great achievements in literature.
When Lu Qingzhi heard Xu Yannian's words, he sighed. Since he became the prefect, he has been busy with official duties all day long and has relaxed a lot about studying. But when he heard that the governor still insisted on studying, he couldn't help but feel emotional.
"The Governor can actually take time to study when he is so busy with official duties. He is truly a role model for our generation. You make me extremely ashamed!" After Lu Qingzhi finished speaking, he lowered his head with a shy look on his face.
Hearing Lu Qingzhi's words, Xu Yannian was a little surprised. He had always known Lu Qingzhi as a person, and he was not a flattering person. Today, he could actually say these words, which surprised Xu Yannian.
"I just take the time to study. Reading to be sensible, reading to gain knowledge, reading good books, and being a good official are the pursuits of people of my generation!" Xu Yannian felt this and said to Lu Qingzhi and Chen Yuannian at the table.
Chen Yuannian and Lu Qingzhi quickly stood up, saluted Xu Yannian, and said in unison: "I'm here to be taught!"
Facing the two people's salutes, Xu Yannian quickly asked them to sit down, indicating that they did not need to be polite. After all, he was just sharing his own experience.
"Little guy, do you have any idea about the second line?" Xu Yannian turned his attention to Xiao Chu again. Seeing the little guy looking at him and others with interest, he must have already found the second line, so he asked.
Facing the Governor's question, Xiao Chu showed no fear or stage fright and answered, "To report to the Governor, the common people have already written a letter."
"Come and tell me!" Xu Yannian couldn't wait.
Then Xiao Chu, under the gaze of everyone, softly chanted: "There is no limit to learning and hard work!"
Xiao Chu's second line fell, and everyone's expressions instantly froze. No matter how much they thought about it, the second line that they had never come up with was actually matched by Xiao Chu like this?
After Governor Xu Yannian was astonished, a look of excitement immediately appeared on his face, "There is no limit to learning and hard work." What a great right, indeed a great right!
How does this kid's head grow? Not to mention the neatness of the lines, the second couplet actually shows such a high artistic conception. In the first couplet, "There is a road to the mountain of books, and diligence is the path" means that the way to study is to be diligent.
In order to achieve something, Xiao Chu sublimated the ideas expressed in the first couplet in the second couplet, pointing out that "there is no end to the sea of learning and hard work", which means that there is no end to the road of learning.
Yes, only if you endure hardship can you gain something. The artistic conceptions of the upper and lower couplets echo each other and are sublimated. What a wonderful pairing!
When everyone heard Xiao Chu's second line, they couldn't help but exclaimed, this boy can really be called a child prodigy.
Lu Qingzhi and Chen Yuannian on the side seemed to be still intoxicated in the artistic conception of this couplet. They nodded slightly and looked as if they had gained something. However, there was a hint of shock in the intoxicated looks on their faces.
This kid's talent is too high. Based on the words "there is no limit to learning and hard work", this kid will definitely be able to make a name for himself in the imperial examination in the future.
Governor Xu Yannian's expression became more and more excited. He stood up and said to Xiao Chu, "Little guy, I would like to thank you today. I have thought about this couplet for a long time, but to no avail. Today you simply pointed it out, "There is no limit to learning."
"Kusuozhou" is really the most appropriate second line. You are well-deserved for the title of child prodigy!"
Xiao Chu smiled at Xu Yannian. He didn't care too much about the name of this child prodigy. What he cared about was the letter of introduction. He just heard what Chen Yuannian said was that it was a good thing.
The time for a cup of tea passed quietly.
The prefect Lu Qingzhi came to his senses, and then said, "Your Majesty Governor, through the inspection of these two Shanglian, I think that this little guy Xiao Chu must have made great achievements in talent and learning. Now I can't wait to see what this kid is doing."
A gift for poetry.”
When Xiao Chu heard this, he felt embarrassed. After taking two couplet tests, he still had to take the test?
You passed two exams, but are you still addicted?
However, Lu Qingzhi did not have this awareness, and from his eyes, you can see the slightest excitement. You must know that in a few days, the Chongming Mansion Talent Competition will be held, and many people from other counties and provinces will also be invited to come.
The competition gathered around, if this kid's poetry talent is also accomplished to a certain extent, I think Chongming Mansion will definitely be able to defeat many talented people from other counties in the competition.
When Xu Yannian heard this, he became interested, nodded, and said, "I have no objection, but what does this little guy think?"
Xiao Chu sighed in his heart, what can I do? I am also helpless! Just take the exam. In order to get a letter of introduction, I have to bite the bullet and "make" a poem.
Xiao Chu chuckled, then turned his gaze to Xu Yannian and said, "Well, please ask your Excellency to come up with a question!"
Xu Yannian was quite satisfied. If this little guy also has this talent in ancient poetry, then God would really bless me in Huaiyuan Province!
After a while, Xu Yannian turned his attention to Lu Qingzhi and asked Lu Qingzhi, "Master Lu, I have always known that you are good at ancient poetry. You will set the questions for this round of assessment!"
"Yes!" Lu Qingzhi smiled, then raised his head and thought slightly.