After the dinner, scholars from all over the world went to the Holy Courtyard to participate in the Literary Meeting of the Emperors.
The venue for the cultural gathering has been arranged in the square of the holy courtyard, and next is the most popular part of the cultural gathering for scholars, which is also the most lively part.
The grander the literary conference, the more intense the competition. Many scholars hope to promote their literary reputation through the opportunity to show off their skills at the literary conference.
There are often many scholars who were originally unknown, but because of a chance appearance at a literary conference, they became famous in various countries and became famous figures in the literary world.
There are also many famous scholars who suffered a devastating blow to their literary reputation due to serious failures in literary conferences, and have been ruined ever since.
At more grand literary gatherings, the battle over literary names between scholars will often become more intense.
Scholars from aristocratic families from all over the world came to the venue and sat on the floor, one person at a table. On each table was a set of the Four Treasures of the Study.
Du Ning is sitting in the center of the cultural gathering venue, and readers from any direction can see him.
The Confessor Literary Conference was presided over by Conte, and Yan Shenggong and the representative scholars from various countries served as judges of the Confessor Literary Conference.
Kong De coughed dryly and said to everyone: "Today is a very rare ceremony for the human race to confer kingship. Thanks to Lord Yunqi, this ceremony is possible. The top 100 scholars will receive rewards from the Holy Academy.
The 100th to the 51st place will win the third prize, the 50th to the 21st place will win the second prize, the 10th to the 2nd place will win the first prize, and the first place leader will win the special prize.
Award."
"According to the tradition of the Wenjun Association, the newly canonized Wenjun must accept the challenge of writing questions from any four scholars on the scene. If he cannot answer the question, he will be punished by the person who wrote the question. If it meets the meaning of the question, the person who wrote the question will be punished.
Accept the same punishment, Mr. Yunqi, do you understand?"
After the words fell, many scholars showed malicious smiles.
Du Ning glanced at the scholars in all directions and felt a lot of malice. There must be some scholars who hated him and asked more tricky questions. If they did not meet the meaning of the questions, they would have to accept the other party's punishment.
If the punishment directly harms the literary reputation, under the spotlight, the slightest carelessness may shake the literary courage.
This is also a test intended for Wenjun by the Holy Court, and it is very exciting.
"Understood, I am willing to accept the challenge from literary friends from all over the world. I also ask you to show your respect and don't say anything too tricky. Du's literary name is in your hands."
Du Ning just finished speaking, which caused laughter from most of the readers, who thought it sounded very humorous.
"Since Mr. Yunqi is happy to accept it, I invite all literary friends to prepare a topic to challenge."
Just when Comte finished explaining the rules, the scene quickly became quiet.
Everyone wants to give Du Ning a question. After all, this is a great opportunity to highlight his literary reputation, but when it comes to punishing each other, there is a risk of a literary battle.
Of course, if you win, you can become famous all over the world, but if you lose, your enemies may use it to attack your literary name. After all, the occasion of the Confessions of the Emperor is a highly anticipated event. If you are not sure, no one dares to come forward rashly.
Scholars from all over the world know that Du Ning is very talented, and ordinary poetry topics will not trouble him at all. If the topic is too common, he will be looked down upon by many scholars, and may even be accused by scholars from all over the world of being deliberately misleading.
The reputation in the literary world is not so good.
Therefore, if you want to give Du Ning a question, you must choose a particularly tricky one.
After a while, a great scholar stood up slowly. He cupped his hands to everyone and said loudly: "I am not very talented, but I am willing to offer some suggestions and give you the first question for Mr. Yunqi."
Many people's expressions changed slightly, and some secretly regretted not being the first to arrive. After all, in such a grand occasion, the first person to ask the question will definitely be remembered by most people.
"Sir, please speak." Comte said.
"Please Yun Qijun to write a seven-rhythm palindrome poem. There is no limit to the number of words or subject matter, but you must read it backwards and it can become a poem."
After the words fell, scholars from all over the world changed their expressions.
It’s actually a palindrome! This topic is really tricky!
Without certain knowledge, it is difficult to write palindrome poems.
"Then what is the punishment for challenging Mr. Yunqi?"
"The punishment is that the loser has to worship the other party as a half-master and call himself a student in public." The great scholar said with a smile.
"A great scholar actually wants to take advantage of Lord Yunqi. He really knows how to pick the right moment." Someone laughed and cheered.
"I also want to be Yun Qijun's half-master, why not let me do it?"
"Let's have some fun!"
Many people laughed.
Strictly speaking, it is not a shameful thing to become a half-disciple to the other party after losing at the cultural meeting.
Du Ning smiled and said: "Okay, I accept this challenge. I am already a half-master of many scholars. Having another great Confucian disciple can give me more face."
Everyone laughed louder, and the tense atmosphere was relieved immediately. Everyone could feel that Du Ning was also a scholar who could joke.
"Now that the first question has been given, will Mr. Yunqi create it immediately?" Comte asked.
Du Ning thought for a while and replied: "Don't worry, I will take my time to think about it after the four questions are collected."
"That's fine."
Comte then said to everyone: "Then, which literary friend is willing to challenge Du Jun and give him the second question?"
"Let me try!" Another scholar couldn't help but stand up.
"Sir, please give me a question." Du Ning said.
"Since there are palindrome poems, there should be palindrome lyrics. Please ask Du Jun to write a palindrome poem. The loser must shout 'I am a pig' three times at the literary meeting."
Du Ning couldn't laugh or cry. This kind of punishment was a bit too much. The loser yelling "I am a pig" three times would not damage the title of the novel. After all, it was a punishment at the literary meeting, but it would make people feel extremely ashamed. "What? Shout 'I am a pig' three times? Isn't this too playful?"
"How is this a punishment? It's clearly an embarrassment!"
"This great scholar is so bad. Is he going to fight to the death with Lord Yunqi and die together? But having said that, this method is quite interesting and I agree with it!"
"I also agree. The loser shouts 'I am a pig' three times. In full view of the public, you can't just keep your word!"
Scholars from all over the world made noises, and the typical example was that they were watching the excitement and were not afraid of making things big, and were extremely excited.
This scholar had already made the scene so lively even before he started writing poems and lyrics, and many scholars began to look forward to the outcome of the punishment.
I don’t know who will shout “I am a pig” three times in the end.
Du Ning said to the scholar who asked the second question: "Your punishment is really interesting. It doesn't matter if you lose some reputation at such a young age. I just wonder if you can be prepared to make such an embarrassment?"
The other party immediately said: "Don't worry, I am a great Confucian and Taoist scholar and I will certainly do what I say and will never default on my word. However, I think Du Jun may not be able to write palindrome poems because palindrome poems are much more difficult than palindromic poems. You are very likely to do so."
Difficult to complete."
Many people suddenly felt a little nervous for Du Ning. The format of the palindrome poems is either five characters or seven rhymes, but the rhythm of the palindrome poems will change slightly, which will test the knowledge of the readers.
Du Ning's face became a little solemn, and something was brewing in his heart.
"Ji Yansheng, a Confucian and Taoist scholar from the Wenzong family in Suzhou, Xia Yun State, challenges Lord Yun Qi!"
A scholar stood up and looked at Du Ning arrogantly, as if he was despising Du Ning.
"Ji Yansheng? The Wenzong family of Yun State?"
"The scholars of Yun State did not cheer for Mr. Yun Qi, but instead challenged Mr. Yun Qi. This is really strange!"
"Are the Ji family trying to compete with Du Jun for literary fame?"
Many scholars looked at Ji Yansheng and talked about it, and they also pointed secretly.
From the perspective of the Yun people, they only need to stand on Du Ning's side and cheer for him.
But he jumped out to challenge Du Ning, and the "mother's family" suppressed the "mother's family" in public. In such an important occasion, it is unjustifiable anyway.
This seems to be a competition with Du Ning for literary fame.
If it is in other situations, it is okay.
But today, when Ji Yansheng should have supported Du Ning, he turned against him, which is really disgusting.
However, Ji Yansheng was indifferent to everyone's comments. He stood proudly above the entire venue, his eyes fixed on Du Ning, as if a lion had spotted its prey.
Du Ning looked at Ji Yansheng and felt a little surprised.
The scholars of the Ke family did not jump out, but the scholars of Yun State jumped out to challenge themselves. They really seized this opportunity!
Fan Heshan immediately stood up and scolded Ji Yansheng: "Absurd! As a scholar of Yun State, how can I challenge Mr. Yun Qi, who is also a Yun State person, on this occasion? Please respect yourself, Mr. Ji."
Ji Yansheng said neither humble nor arrogantly: "Excuse me, Mr. Fan, is Lord Yun Qi the civil monarch of my country, Yun, or the civil monarch of the entire human race?"
"Of course he is the Wenjun of our entire human race." Fan Heshan replied.
"Since I am the literary monarch of the entire human race, others can challenge Du Ning, why can't I challenge him? This is the literary society of the feudal lord, not the literary society of the Yun Kingdom. As a scholar of the human race, I naturally have the right to challenge Du Ning.
, this is in the Holy Academy, I challenge Wenjun as a student, it is natural and right!"
Ji Yansheng's words could be described as righteous, completely ignoring Fan Heshan's advice, and even sounded quite reasonable.
"What did you say!"
Fan Heshan's face became angry. In the public, Ji Yansheng challenged Du Ning. Wouldn't it be a joke for scholars all over the world to bully "one of their own"?
The Ji family doesn’t need face, so don’t the scholars from Yun State here also need face?
At this moment, anyone with a clear mind can see that Ji Yansheng has some grudges with Du Ning, and deliberately challenged Du Ning publicly to avenge his private revenge on such an important occasion.