Pan Jun looked excited and whispered more than a dozen names, all of which were celebrities from the north. To be honest, this was the first time he had seen such a large formation.
These people came to the Song Mansion for a banquet today, not all because of Song Zhong. Liu Jing is also an important factor that cannot be ignored, such as Handan Chun, Liang Hu, Wang Can, Zhao Yan, Fan Qin and others, or More or less, they are all related to Liu Jing.
In addition to these northern scholars, there are also many local celebrities in Jingzhou, such as Qi Guang (Kai) Guangming, who co-edited the "Five Classics Chapters" with Song Zhong, and Kuai (Liang) Zirou, who was praised by Liu Biao as "Yong Ji's Theory" , Han (Song) Degao, a famous scholar from Nanyang, Huang Chengyan, a famous scholar from Miannan...
Looking at the guests in the hall, many of whom have left profound footprints in history books and are regarded as the most outstanding figures of this era, Liu Jing couldn't hide his surprise and thought to himself: "Could it be that all the celebrities in Xiangyang are here?" Are you all here?"
"Zhongda, why are you here just now?" Wang Can, who was ugly and frail, came over with a smile and said to Liu Jing: "Zhongda, let me introduce you to two Yingchuan talents. This is Zhao Just like Zhao Boran, this is Uncle Fan Qin Fan Hubei."
Liu Jingsuru bowed his head and said, "I, Liu Jing, have heard of the reputation of these two gentlemen for a long time. I am very lucky to meet you today."
Both of them were fellow townsmen and good friends of Du Xi. The three of them fled to Xiangyang in the past and "shared money and plans and became a family". This is evident from the close relationship between them.
In terms of reputation, Fan Qin is not as good as Du Xi. Zhao Yan and Zhao Yan were both well-known in the past when they were in their hometown of Yingchuan. , well-known in Yingchuan, known as "Xin, Chen, Du, Zhao."
From the perspective of later generations, Fan Qin's achievements are indeed inferior to those of Du Xi and Zhao Yan.
Zhao Yan is one year older than Du Xi. He is twenty-six this year. He is more than seven feet tall and has a resolute appearance. He has a short mustache and a long sword on his waist. He has a majestic air on his body. Zhao Yan will later be promoted to General of Hussars and General of Wen to the Third Company. Kong can be said to be a man of both civil and military abilities.
I saw him say: "Zixu moved his family south to Changsha, but he corresponded with me many times. The person mentioned most in Zixu's letter was Shishou. Zixu called Shisama the 'Jingnan scholar. Guan Mian', it can be said that he has the utmost respect for me. I have known Zixu for many years, and he is definitely the first person to be admired by him so much."
Liu Jing smiled and said modestly: "Brother, the praise is too much. I don't dare to take it seriously."
Fan Qin is slightly younger than Zhao Yan, seven feet tall, handsome in appearance, and has a fresh and refined temperament. Fan Qin said: "Not only Zi Xu, but Wang Jun also praised this step as 'the crown of Nanzhou scholars.' Everyone who saw this step unanimously agreed." , how can you say it’s too much praise?”
Liu Jing couldn't help but glance at Wang Can, and he was completely bought over by a piece of "Sentimental Scholars Don't Encounter Fu"? You must know that this "Nanzhou" does not refer to Jingnan, but the entire Jingzhou. What he said is tantamount to admitting Liu Jing He is a leader of the younger generation in Jingzhou.
Even though Wang Can has just reached his twilight years, his influence among the scholars in the north and south of Xiangyang is very great. It won't take long for this comment to spread throughout Xiangyang.
Wang Can laughed and said: "I have been in Jingzhou for several years, and I have seen many talents in Jingzhou, but none of them can compare with you Zhongda. Zhongda deserves the title of Nanzhou scholar."
Liu Jing secretly shook his head, Wang Can's words were too easy to offend.
After briefly greeting Zhao Yan and Fan Qin, he saw Song Zhong waving to him. After Liu Jing introduced Zhuge Liang to Wang Can, he and Pan Jun went to see Song Zhong.
"Zhongda, this is Duke Zhao, the servant of the current dynasty." Song Zhong first introduced him to an octogenarian old man beside him. This man was the servant of the dynasty, Zhao Qi, a famous scholar in Guanzhong. He was nearly ninety years old.
, but there is no air of twilight in his body, his eyes are bright and lively, his beard is white and fluttering, and his whole body is filled with an aura of being out of the world, which makes people feel heartbroken.
Liu Jing was full of respect for Zhao Qi. Thinking about such a person, who lived through half of the Eastern Han Dynasty from birth to death, how could he not be respected?
Liu Jing bowed deeply and said, "I came to Liu Jing from Changsha to pay my respects to Duke Zhao."
Zhao Qi looked at Liu Jing, stroked his beard, and said to the people around him: "Now that the emperor has moved the capital to Xu County, the country is in dire straits and is waiting to be revitalized. There are still disturbances in the four directions. I don't know if I will have the chance to see the day when the country is revitalized. But I want to come.
If the country has talented people like Liu Zhongda, even if the servant dies, what is there to worry about?"
After listening to Zhao Qi's words, a certain string in Liu Jing's heart was touched, causing ripples. He replied with an unprecedented solemn tone: "Although Jing is not talented, he dare not disappoint the expectations of his elders."
Zhao Qi couldn't help but be startled. Instead of being modest, Liu Jing acted like he was "doing his duty". His meaning couldn't be more obvious, "Who else would you rather me to revitalize the country?"
Zhao Qi looked at Liu Jing deeply, as if he wanted to imprint him on his heart. After a while, he said: "Encourage him, encourage him..."
Although Song Zhong felt that Liu Jing was a little too conceited, he also admired this kind of responsibility. If you want to make a difference in this chaotic world, you must have this kind of heroic ambition.
After that, Liu Jing met with two great calligraphers, Handan Chun and Liang Hu. The reason why Liu Jing became famous in Xiangyang can be said to be the greatest contribution. They did not regard Liu Jing as a junior just because he was young, and completely regarded him as a junior.
Fellow calligraphers. The calligraphy attainments of the three of them far exceed those of others. When they discuss calligraphy, others can only stand and listen, with no room for interjection.
It's a pity that today is a banquet, so it's hard to enjoy the conversation, and Liu Jing will leave for Xinye tomorrow to welcome his bride. The next time the three of them meet again, I don't know what year or month it will be.
Next, Liu Jing was taken by Song Zhong to meet with local celebrities in Jingzhou. Among them, the two people who attracted his most attention were undoubtedly Kuai Liang and Huang Chengyan. Kuai Liang was not as talented as Kuai Yue, but he was also a rare talent. Huang Chengyan was Zhuge Liang's future.
My father-in-law, there is a high probability that the two of them still don’t know each other.
Liu Jing saw that he had an extraordinary appearance, a high-spirited appearance, and quite the demeanor of a celebrity. He couldn't help but feel curious. Didn't everyone say that his daughter looked like his father? Is his daughter really an ugly girl with "yellow head and dark skin"?
Song Zhong led Liu Jing around and met a group of celebrities from the north and the south. The banquet officially started. Liu Jing was the protagonist today, so he sat under Song Zhong. Zhuge Liang sat behind Liu Jing. He had gained a lot today.
Xiao, carried more than twenty famous thorns, not a single one was left, and gave them all away.
Since Song Zhong was a Confucian with a serious personality and abided by etiquette, and everyone present was also a famous person, the atmosphere of the banquet was relatively peaceful and not noisy. Everyone chatted while drinking. Regardless of ancient and modern times, those who can't bear to drink will not force themselves. The banquet started from
Midday lasts until sunset.
Liu Jing had long been accustomed to the high-altitude wine of Zuixiangfang. Now drinking this tasteless Chinese wine was like drinking water. He didn't get drunk until the end of the banquet.