kingnovel Chapter 675 How many people have ever returned from the battles in history?
Chapter 675 How many people have ever returned from the battles in history?
The lively birthday banquet was filled with excitement because of a poem by Cao Zhi.
A poem full of domineering power completely conquered everyone.
Even Empress Dowager Dou Lianyi and Emperor Liu Che of the Han Dynasty had to admit that Cao Zhi was worthy of the title of the most talented man in the world.
Looking at Cao Zhi who invited Chu Ning to write a poem, Liu Che raised his lips slightly and chuckled, "King Chen's poem is indeed good, but I don't know how King Chu should respond."
His eyes turned to Chu Ning, his face full of amusement: "I have heard a little about the life story of His Royal Highness Prince Chu. If you are not sure, you can take the initiative to admit defeat."
It would be fine if the poem he composed was not better than Cao Zhi, but I am afraid that the poem Chu Ning composed would be nonsense, which would be embarrassing.
He still wanted to cooperate with Chu Ning. If Chu Ning lost face here, it would be difficult to discuss cooperation.
Letting Chu Ning admit defeat is for the sake of Chu Ning's face!
Taking the initiative to speak was to give Chu Ning a way out.
Cao Zhi couldn't help but laugh when he heard this: "Chu Ning, for the sake of the Emperor of Han, I will give you the opportunity to admit defeat!"
He would not miss any opportunity to mock Chu Ning.
Who told this damn guy to steal his most beloved woman!
Originally, he and Shen Wanying, a talented man and a beautiful woman, were a perfect match.
Unexpectedly, Chu Ning intervened and made Shen Wanying marry an illegitimate boy of humble origin.
He is very unhappy!
He wanted to trample Chu Ning under his feet.
He wanted to prove to Shen Wanying that he and she were the most suitable match.
Chu Ning is nothing but an illegitimate child with no literary talent!
An illegitimate child should have the awareness of being an illegitimate child.
However, Chu Ning sneered upon hearing this: "Give up? You're still giving me a chance? This is the best joke I've ever heard."
"Don't worry, I won't even give you a chance to admit defeat!"
"is it?"
Cao Zhi handed the pen to Chu Ning and smiled contemptuously: "Then I want to see your literary talent. Come on, Eighteenth Prince!"
Chu Ning took the brush from him with a sneer, and Cao Zhi walked aside, looking like he was watching a good show.
As Chu Ning began to write, Princess Changping and others gathered around him.
Under Chu Ning's pen, the first sentence was quickly completed, and Princess Changping took the initiative to read:
"Glow-in-the-dark cup of grape wine!"
Huo Quji smiled slightly when he heard this, nodded and said: "Today is the birthday banquet of the Empress Dowager, and this wine was bought from the King of Chu. This sentence is quite appropriate for the occasion."
But one of the ministers immediately retorted: "It is appropriate for the occasion, but compared with the poem by King Chen, it seems to lack some domineering spirit."
Everyone agreed.
At this moment, Chu Ning had finished writing the second sentence.
This time, it was Li Shiming who took the initiative to speak, reciting: "If you want to drink, the pipa music will urge you to drink!"
Just like the first sentence, the word "appropriate" is emphasized.
However, the last three words set up a foreshadowing.
This time, the minister who had just said that he lacked domineering power did not dare to speak.
Only Cao Zhi sneered: "Let's see how you make up for it with the last two sentences!"
He had already guessed that Chu Ning's last two sentences would be very domineering, but how could the domineering nature echo the previous two sentences?
The first two sentences clearly describe a banquet. It's impossible that the latter part suddenly becomes domineering, right?
In terms of literary attainments, he didn't believe that Chu Ning would be so stupid.
Just as Cao Zhi was sneering, he suddenly heard the Great Prince of Jin say, "Don't laugh at me lying drunk on the battlefield!"
Cao Zhi's face suddenly changed, and he had a bad feeling in his heart.
Although the last sentence had not yet come out, he found that this sentence alone seemed to echo the previous two sentences.
All the ministers present fell silent at this moment. Just from these three sentences, they discovered that His Royal Highness the King of Chu seemed different from what was rumored.
Isn’t it about an illegitimate child? Why is the poem so neatly written?
Even Deng Hongwen opened his eyes wide at this moment, his face full of disbelief.
Having been with Chu Ning for so long, he has never really seen Chu Ning display his literary talent.
But today, he saw it!
Even the Empress Dowager Dou Lianyi, who was sitting on the main seat, narrowed her eyes slightly, revealing a look of surprise.
But then, a smile appeared on her face.
If this last sentence can maintain the same level as the previous ones, it is hard to say who will win or lose in this competition.
Fortunately, she bet on Chu Ning to win.
I just wonder what the emperor who won the tie would feel.
Thinking of this, Dou Lianyi turned and looked at Liu Che.
At this moment, Liu Che's eyes were wide open, his face was full of surprise, and he looked extremely shocked.
This look made Dou Lianyi burst into laughter.
The sudden laughter made everyone turn their heads and look.
Dou Lianyi reacted, rolled her eyes, and explained with a smile: "You all say that the King of Chu has a poor background, but his literary talent is beyond people's expectations!"
The ministers looked unhappy, but they all agreed.
There was no way out; the facts were before their eyes and they had to admit it.
What’s more, it was the Empress Dowager who said this, how dare they object?
Just then, Chu Ning finished writing the last sentence, and Huo Quji couldn't wait to take a look.
Then, his face changed drastically, and he trembled as he recited: "How many men have ever returned from the battles in ancient times!"
At this moment, all four lines of poetry match.
The minds of Huo Quji also emerged with the soldiers who had followed him into battle that year.
Now, he is here drinking fine wine in the luminescent cup, and many of the soldiers who followed him remain on the battlefield forever.
"How many men have ever fought in the ancient times? What a great saying! How many men have ever returned from the ancient battles?"
Huo Quji's eyes were red, and he clenched his hands, trying his best to control his emotions.
Exhaling deeply, Huo Quji said solemnly to Dou Lianyi, who was sitting on the main seat: "Grand Empress Dowager, I think the poem written by His Royal Highness the Prince of Chu is better!"
He made his attitude clear.
Dou Lianyi raised her eyebrows: "Oh? Why is that?"
Although she also wanted Chu Ning to win, there had to be a process and let Huo Quji give his reasons before she could naturally declare Chu Ning the winner.
Huo Quji said with a serious face: "Although the poem of King Chen sounds domineering, it does not resonate with me. At best, it is just a yearning for the future."
"But His Majesty the King of Chu's poems are different. His poems allow me to deeply understand his poems!"
Simply put, Cao Zhi's poems are just big talk and empty talk!
But Chu Ning's poems are true and can make people feel involved.
People have feelings!
How can a poem be convincing if it cannot resonate with people?
Upon hearing this, Cao Zhi felt as if he had been struck by lightning and took several steps back.
Although he didn't want to admit it, he also understood that Huo Quji was telling the truth.
Dou Lianyi glanced at Cao Zhi with a hint of amusement in her eyes, and then turned her gaze to Liu Che.
"Emperor, what do you think about this?"
Liu Che thought for a moment, then narrowed his eyes and said in a deep voice: "Grand Empress Dowager, I also think that judging by these two poems, the King of Chu is better!"
Dou Lianyi nodded and said with a smile: "In this case, I declare that the King of Chu wins this literary contest."
As soon as he finished speaking, Cao Zhi suddenly stood up and shouted:
"My king, I refuse to accept this!"
As soon as these words were spoken, the whole audience fell silent. No one expected that Cao Zhi would actually refuse to admit defeat.