Chapter 806 Talent Show of Scholars
After Du Zhuangyuan finished writing a poem, Sun Shan and others immediately applauded.
No matter whether it is good or not, we should applaud it.
When you are out, you must never embarrass others, otherwise you will die without knowing how.
After Du Zhuangyuan finished his work, he went to Ge Bangyan to write poetry.
Actually, Sun Shan didn’t really know how to appreciate poetry, but any poem that was better than his own was a good poem.
So when Ge Bangyan finished his poem, Sun Shan immediately applauded and shouted, "Good, well done!"
Then it was Li Tanhua's turn. The handsome guy didn't write a poem, but smiled and said, "Everyone, I've never been good at writing poems. Today I'll play a flute for you. I wonder if it works?"
Yes, definitely.
Although I don’t know whether Li Tanhua really can’t compose poetry, he still pretends not to be able to compose poetry.
But none of this matters. The guest should follow the host's wishes. Today is Li Tanhua's day, so whatever he says goes.
As for Sun Shan, welcome him with open arms and feet. It is better not to write poems. If you don't write poems, others will not know whether you can write poems or not. You can still pretend to be a master of poetry.
Sun Shan excitedly applauded Li Jian and shouted, "Li Tanhua, we are all ears."
Li Tanhua looked at Sun Shan again and nodded with a smile.
It seems that he is very satisfied with Sun Shan's performance. It is rare to have such supportive peers.
Li Tanhua played a piece of music called "Green Stream and Flowing Spring" for everyone, which brought out the natural landscape of "mountains" and "water" among the forests.
The scenery of quiet streams in the mountains and forests and the rippling springs, the melody is circuitous and gentle when it is slow and loud and sharp when it is fast and steep, and the whole song echoes from beginning to end.
Sun Shan listened to Li Tanhua playing the flute with his head shaking. Even though he had no artistic talent, he could feel the depth of Li Tanhua's flute playing skills.
After the song ended, Sun Shan and his group applauded enthusiastically again.
Li Tanhua still said with full energy: "Everyone, thank you for letting me."
Because of Li Tanhua's introduction, the new scholars present were no longer limited to reciting poems and composing couplets.
It was announced that Peng Jiaxun would perform the pipa for everyone.
Sun Shan had seen many women playing the pipa, but very few men.
Peng Chuanlu will now play "The Snow in the Spring" for everyone: winter has gone and spring has come, the earth is reviving, and all things are thriving, creating a beautiful early spring scene.
The melody is fresh and smooth, and the rhythm is relaxed and bright.
Sun Shan secretly glanced at Peng Chuanlu and thought, wow! I never thought someone would bring a musical instrument like him.
It is not surprising that Li Tanhua prepared musical instruments, after all, it is his home court.
Unexpectedly, Peng Chuanlu was as foresighted as him and carried with him the musical instrument he was good at.
Haha, could it be that Peng Chuanlu is not good at writing poetry either?
Since Sun Shan was not very good at writing poetry, whenever he attended a banquet, he would ask Gui Ge'er to bring his erhu, just in case it could be used.
Especially when scholars get together, they are always asked to write poetry.
Hey, this is a classic program and a must-order at every show.
Peng Chuanlu's performance ended and Sun Shan applauded again.
The spring breeze at the end of March brought a hint of warmth, and I felt very happy listening to the music played by my future great official.
Sun Shan rolled his eyes around, looking at this Jinshi scholar, then looking at that Jinshi scholar, wondering which Jinshi scholar would be able to hold the first rank and become a big shot in the court in the future.
When Sun Shan thought of this, he immediately became excited and wanted to go over and curry favor with him.
However, thinking of Lord Zhou, he paused. What if any of them became a corrupt official in the future, or offended the big boss, he might be implicated.
This is a place where opportunities and challenges coexist.
Sun Shan didn’t know what to do?
In the end, I was still timid and decided to sit back and do my own thing.
As for his peers, Sun Shan always had a smile on his face.
Haha, the best way to get along with others is to smile at each other.
Peng Damu was standing next to Sun Shan. Seeing his classmate acting suspiciously, he didn't know what he was looking at and the corners of his mouth twitched involuntarily.
Because he was the second to last, he was most familiar with Sun Shan, who was the last to last. After reading Sun Shan's story and spending time with him, he found that this Sun Tongnian was really different. No wonder he was able to steal the popularity from Du Zhuangyuan.
Just like now, everyone is enthusiastically exchanging talents with each other.
And Sun Shan? He seemed to be in a trance, thinking about this and that.
It looks like a mouse peeking out of a hole.
The mouse wanted to see if there was any danger outside, but Sun Shan and Peng Damu really couldn't imagine what he was going to do.
Peng Damu coughed a few times, trying to call Sun Shan back to his senses.
Sun Shan was startled by Peng Damu. He was stunned for a moment, looked at him in confusion, and asked puzzledly: "Brother Shanlai, what's wrong with you? Are you catching a cold?"
Sun Shan unconsciously took a few steps back. In this day and age, even colds can kill people.
If Peng Damu is sick, he should not come out to participate in activities.
I believe Du Tanhua won’t mind if I take sick leave.
Peng Damu had no idea what Sun Shan was thinking, so he asked in a low voice, "Brother Pingshan, did you bring your musical instrument?"
In fact, Peng Damu was not very good at reciting poems or composing couplets, and he didn't know whether he was better than Sun Shan.
Seeing that many of my classmates brought music with them, I panicked for a moment.
Obviously, Li Tanhua invited them to come over today to appreciate the flowers and write and appreciate poetry.
Why don't you follow the routine? Why don't you think of bringing musical instruments instead of writing poetry?
He had to think hard last night and finally finished a poem before he could go to sleep.
If he had known there would be a talent show today, he would have brought his beloved sword and performed a sword dance for everyone.
Peng Damu didn't have any hobbies. Whenever he felt tired or annoyed from reading, he would practice swordplay. He would then feel much better and his mind would be clearer.
Like this imperial examination, before entering the venue every time, Peng Damu would sweat profusely.
When I entered the exam room to do the test, my mind was much clearer and I could do the test more smoothly.
Sun Shan didn't know what Peng Damu was thinking. He was always honest and answered whatever was asked. He nodded and said, "Brother Shanlai, I'll take it."
Even when Peng Damu's eyes were wide open, they weren't that big, but they were still better than Qian Yingyang's.
Puzzled, he asked, "Brother Pingshan, why did you think of bringing musical instruments? Aren't we here to enjoy the flowers and write poems today?"
Sun Shan looked at Peng Damu with a look that said, "You young man, you just don't understand."
He spoke in the tone of an elder brother, a man with experience, "Brother Shanlai, you don't understand. Whenever you attend a banquet of scholars, you must bring what you are good at. Not only should you bring the musical instrument you are familiar with, but also the writing brush and ink you are used to. Haha, just in case, you understand, right?"
Peng Damu said dejectedly: "Thank you, Brother Pingshan, I understand now."
Sun Shan looked at Peng Damu happily, raised his hand high and patted his shoulder, smiling without saying anything.
Sun Shan ate melon seeds while enjoying the performances of the scholars.
One of the handsome scholars said, "Everyone, today I want to draw you."
It seems that this brother is good at painting.
The host, Li Tanhua, nodded repeatedly and said, "Okay!"
Then he smiled and said: "We must draw all our styles!"