nashuaworldcup Chapter 67, Issue 3 (same as above)
Chapter 67, Issue 3 (same as above)
Chapter Sixty-Seven, published in all three editions.
"The Imperial Examination Literary Society?"
Ye Ru raised his head, looked at Fang Zifeng and the others, and asked in confusion.
"Yes, this literary gathering for the imperial examinations was prepared by the three major private schools together on the eve of the imperial examinations, along with the Four Mirrors and Three Halls. The aim was to use poetry to summon the God of Literature, to send down starlight, and to increase the fortune of us scholars."
Magistrate Zhang said, then looked at Ye Ru.
"So you want me to go?"
Ye Ru replied.
"Yes, your poetry and prose are unparalleled, so you are the most suitable person to go. The teachers of the three major private schools all hope that you will come to explain the way of reading and your reading experience. It's like giving lectures in a different way."
Fang Zifeng laughed.
"This……"
"Ye Ru, you're a student of the Imperial Academy now, aren't you?"
Before Ye Ru could finish speaking, Fang Zifeng spoke again.
"Yes what's the matter?"
Ye Ru didn't know why Fang Zifeng was asking this, and then asked in confusion.
"This imperial examination literary gathering serves two purposes. First, it gives students who want to take the imperial examinations a better chance of passing the preliminary examination. Second, it uses the light of the Wenqu Star to bring down talent and conduct a baptism of heavenly principles. If you are good at poetry, you are already a preliminary student. If you are good at poetry, then you will receive more talent and have a greater chance of becoming a descendant scholar!"
Fang Zifeng became somewhat serious and said.
Upon hearing this, Ye Ru fell into thought. If he could receive the "Talent Initiation" during the Imperial Examination Literary Gathering, he would be very likely to become a Xiucai (a successful candidate in the lowest level of the imperial examinations). Although he would not obtain a literary rank, he would still be able to use the Xiucai's poetry and prose skills.
When was the Imperial Examination Literary Gathering held?
Ye Ru asked.
"Five days later, beside the Weiming River in Qingyun County."
Magistrate Zhang replied.
"Alright, I will arrive as scheduled."
"Today is the day that the 'Sacred Journal' and the 'Congyun Sacred Journal' are released together. Would you like to come with me to take a look?"
After resolving the matter, Fang Zifeng and the others breathed a sigh of relief and said...
"The Holy Journal? Come on, I'll go with you to take a look."
Ye Ru raised an eyebrow and called Su Tongyao and Fang Zifeng to walk towards the street.
……
The publication of "Sacred Journal" and "Congyun Sacred Journal" took place at the branch of Yanhuang Bookstore. Yanhuang Bookstore was an official bookstore, and all books were distributed and sold from here. Yanhuang Bookstore existed in every county, state, and township.
“Look, it’s Cecilia Yip.”
"Ye Tongsheng, look at me!"
"He is indeed handsome and talented; she should marry someone like Ye Tongsheng."
"Having seen the vast ocean, other waters are nothing; having beheld the clouds of Wushan, other clouds are nothing. This young woman will not marry anyone else in this life, but only you."
As Ye Ru walked down the street in his scholar's robes, he naturally attracted a lot of attention. Some young girls even started to shout, which made Ye Ru blush.
"You're much more popular than us right now."
Magistrate Zhang teased.
“I went to another county a few days ago, and they were all talking about your poems and essays. Your literary reputation has spread to other counties.”
Fang Zifeng clicked his tongue in admiration.
"Young Master Ye Ru is so popular..."
The women's words made Su Tongyao feel a pang of sadness and a sense of inferiority.
"Gentlemen, please don't make fun of me."
Ye Ru gave a wry smile and strode forward.
……
The entrance to Yanhuang Bookstore was bustling with noise, as many people had gathered there.
"Did you know that Ye Ru has four poems in this issue of the Holy Journal, taking up four pages? That's unprecedented."
One person said.
"Four songs? Su Sheng once had six songs. He's far inferior to Su Sheng."
Another student said sourly.
"Six poems? Su Sheng only submitted six poems when he became a Jinshi, while Ye Ru submitted four poems when he was just a Tongsheng. If he had become a Jinshi, I don't know how many poems he would have submitted."
"This man is Brother Suan Yeru. We are proud of Brother Yeru, after all, he comes from our Qingyun County. If the Holy Academy ever writes Ye Tongsheng's autobiography, we will definitely include Qingyun County in it."
Some people's faces immediately darkened, and they glanced at the young scholar without any politeness, causing the latter to quickly back away and finally stop talking.
"Boom!"
A bell rang out across the land, startling everyone. The murmurs gradually subsided and eventually disappeared completely.
"The 51st edition of the Holy Journal is now on sale!"
As soon as he finished speaking, many people surged inside, clutching copper coins in their hands.
"Don't push, don't push."
Why are you squeezing in!
Many people started shouting.
"Give me ten portions, this is one tael of silver."
Some people, being wealthy and extravagant, took out a tael or two of silver and threw it on the desk.
"Quiet down, quiet down."
"Here are ten portions for you."
The bookseller hadn't expected the sale to be so popular, and for a moment he was flustered. He then shouted and handed the ten copies of the Holy Magazine to the young man.
"Four poems presented together, it really is Ye Ru's four poems presented together."
The man opened a copy of the Holy Journal and exclaimed in surprise.
"The Congyun Sacred Journal has also begun to be sold."
"The Six Arts and Their Spirit are also now available for sale."
Two more booksellers set up two desks and then began calling out to the crowd.
However, these two companies had far fewer people than the "Holy Journal" department.
"Give me that copy of the Congyun Sacred Journal."
One man, unable to snatch the *Sacred Journal*, sighed, stepped back from the crowd, and tossed ten copper coins into his hand. However, as he opened the *Congyun Sacred Journal*, his face gradually froze, then his disappointment slowly transformed into ecstatic joy, and he shouted:
"Everyone, there's no need to fight over it. Ye Ru's poems and articles are also in this 'Congyun Sacred Journal.' Everyone, come here quickly!"
"what?"
"It's also in the Congyun Shengkan! Hurry, go buy it."
Upon hearing this, some scholars who had no hope of obtaining the sacred publication rushed towards the Cloud Pavilion, fearing that it would all be snatched up.
"The Six Arts and Spirit also includes this problem, and Ye Tongsheng actually wrote two different solutions to it!"
A scholar was reading "The Spirit of the Six Arts" when he froze halfway through, staring at one of the questions with an incredulous expression.
"It's also in 'The Spirit of the Six Arts'! Hahaha, I never thought it could be calculated like this! I understand, I understand, thank you, Master Ye!"
The scholar trembled with excitement, his face flushed, and he laughed loudly, bowing towards the Wenxing Private School.
"What?! Appearing in three publications simultaneously? Impossible! This hasn't happened since Su Sheng!"
"If anyone has all three publications, I'll pay ten taels of silver to buy them!"
"Ten taels of silver? I wouldn't trade it for a hundred taels."
Some people curled their lip and said disdainfully.
"Published in three journals simultaneously?"
Ye Ru and the others had already arrived. Fang Zifeng looked at the bustling crowd in front of him and opened his mouth as if to say something, but he swallowed his words with difficulty.
A moment later, Magistrate Zhang uttered a curse, drawing strange looks from everyone who stared at him blankly.
"Damn, this is insane..."