As soon as Xu Qing said this, the officials of Chu State and the envoys of the two countries were shocked.
What Xu Qing said is correct, but not correct.
I think he was right because when Zhou Guo proposed to make friends through literature, Zhao Guo immediately said that he would compete in chess, classics and poetry.
It is said that there are not many of them because the literary and Dao competitions are almost the rules that have been established over the years. Even if the Zhao State does not require the competition, it is nothing more than these.
This Anding County uncle is taking advantage of the rules!
Even the high-ranking Emperor Chu was slightly startled. What on earth did Xu Qing want to do?
However, according to what the imperial brother said, Xu Qing must be absolutely sure of what he promised.
Emperor Chu wanted to see what Xu Qing wanted to do.
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Zhao Guozheng also fell into a brief thought after hearing Xu Qingzhi's words. Naturally, he also saw that the Anding County Bo was taking advantage of the loopholes. They brought it up well, but if they don't mention these, why don't you still compare them?
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Something that is agreed upon!
However, the envoy of the State of Zhao did not clarify it directly with Xu Qing. The problem came from what Xu Qing said, and the State of Chu proposed a question and added an extra game.
According to the past, Zhao's literary skills should always have an absolute advantage over Chu's, but this time the ratio of literary skills was even with Chu's.
In other words, now Zhao State is facing a situation where they cannot defeat Chu State and may not be as good as Chu State in culture?
If there is another try, it will not only be an opportunity for Chu State, but also an opportunity for Zhao State!
Moreover, how many years has Zhao Guo been ahead in Wen Dao? Even if Chu is allowed to choose a topic and take an additional test, will Zhao Guo still lose as long as it is a Wen Dao test?
Thinking of this, the envoy of the State of Zhao looked at Xu Qing and said: "This competition between the two countries is a competition of literary skills. As long as it is a test of literary skills, I, the State of Zhao, will accept the challenge. I wonder what the Anding County uncle is competing for?"
Xu Qingdao: "It's very simple. As a scholar, learning and memorizing knowledge is naturally the foundation among the foundations, right?"
Bo Wen Qiang Ji describes rich knowledge and strong memory.
Zhao Guozheng said: "Of course it is true. Scholars in the world can only understand the Confucian classics and the ways of sages only if they have extensive knowledge and strong memorization."
In this era, the first test of the imperial examinations between the Three Kingdoms was to complete the words of the sages. Words from the sages' classics were randomly selected, and the previous sentence was given to complete the next sentence, and the next sentence was given to fill in the previous sentence.
The examiners must have a thorough understanding of the sages' classics and remember them word for word.
Don’t expect anyone to highlight the key points for you at this time. These books are all key points!
If you have a bad memory, the first subject of the imperial examination will fail you.
Xu Qing smiled and said: "That's very simple. Let's compare shorthand, the most basic thing above literary skills!"
"Shorthand?" Zhao Guozheng asked in confusion: "I don't know how to compare shorthand?"
Xu Qingdao: "It's very simple. From ancient times to the present, there are a vast number of classics in the Chongwen Museum, including many unpopular ones."
"How about this, each country has one person, and each country selects a random passage from a book that is as obscure and difficult to understand as possible. They intercept the same number of words and give them to the person from the other side. They then compete in how long it takes for both sides to remember this text with a stick of incense.
The content of the chapter should be written silently after burning incense. Whoever writes it silently first and makes the fewest mistakes will win."
"What do Lu Zhengshi think?"
Lu Zhengshi thought for a while and then said: "Such a competition is indeed extremely fair for both countries. The words written in black and white on the paper cannot be faked. I have no reason to refuse. I wonder who from your country will accept the challenge?"
Shorthand is the same as poetry. The younger generation has a natural advantage in memory, and it is the peak period of memory.
Therefore, when it comes to shorthand writing, it is best to choose someone who is young, well-read in poetry, and well-educated and a strong journalist.
Xu Qing cupped his hands and said with a smile: "I'm just not talented at all, but I wonder who in your country is the best at shorthand?"
Kuang Zhou stood aside with a relieved smile on his face. He finally finished the poem comparison today. Although he lost, he could finally say goodbye to this monster-like person!
If possible, he would never want to compete with Xu Qing on the same stage again in his life.
No!
He never wants to see this monster Xu Qing again in his life!
A lifelong psychological shadow!
As long as you are not competing with him, this uncle from Anding County can do whatever you want.
Lu Zhengshi thought for a while and said: "The person who is most knowledgeable and memorable during our trip to Zhao is Envoy Kuangzhou Kuang. Why don't we invite Envoy Kuang to Zhao..."
The smile on Kuang Zhou's face suddenly froze when he heard this...
Before Lu Zhengshi finished speaking, he heard a sudden "plop" from the side.
The envoy from the State of Zhao on the side quickly exclaimed: "It's not good! Envoy Kuang fainted again! Send the doctor to the doctor quickly, send the doctor to the doctor quickly!"
In the end, the imperial physician’s diagnosis was: Excessive fright affects the mind, and it is necessary to rest peacefully...
Among the Zhao State envoys, Kuang Zhou was the best at shorthand. Now that Kuang Zhou has fainted and left, the competition can only be postponed.
There is no way, we can't let the two old men who compete in chess and classics come out to compete, right?
Even if it doesn't work, can he play in person?
Their memory is no longer as strong as it was at its peak. Compared with Xu Qing, a young man who is at the peak of his memory, they are definitely no match!
After the envoys from the two countries left, Emperor Chu looked at Xu Qing and said, "Uncle Anding County, come with me."
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Emperor Chu looked at Xu Qing and said: "You are a little reckless after all. This move is related to the honor and disgrace of Chu. If you win, you will be famous behind you. If you lose, you will be infamous. You are bound to win."
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Now, after more than sixty years, Chu and Zhao have finally reached a draw. If Xu Qing finally wins the last game, it means that Chu has defeated Zhao in this literary and moral competition.
As the person who planned this last game, if Xu Qing wins, one can imagine his status in the literary world of Chu State in the future.
But if it loses, it will still be the State of Zhao that beats the State of Chu, and Xu Qing, as the instigator, will definitely be criticized verbally and writtenly by the scholars of Chu State! You said you are too busy to meddle in your own business? It seems you are capable, right?
To put it a bit exaggeratedly, if Xu Qing wins, he will be famous throughout the ages; if Xu Qing loses, he will be infamous for thousands of years.
Xu Qing smiled and said: "I never do anything I'm not sure about."
Emperor Chu also smiled and said: "Brother Huang also said this about you, just let go and do whatever you want."
Xu Qing cupped his hands and said, "I will definitely live up to His Majesty's expectations!"
Emperor Chu waved his hand and said: "Anyway, if you lose, the scholars in the world will scold you, not me."
Xu Qing: "..."
Is it because I co-authored it because I was too sentimental?
Thinking of this, Xu Qing said: "Your Majesty, the one thousand taels of silver you promised earlier, do you think it is..."
The Emperor of Chu thought for a while and said: "In this battle, you have contributed a lot to our great Chu, and your hard work has made great achievements. I am afraid that such a small contribution to the meritorious officials will chill the hearts of the world's scholars. You said that I will send Miss Qiao and a thousand taels."