The strongest nine thousand years old

Chapter 161: A banquet in the palace, a competition of poems

After the No. 1 Scholar was paraded through the streets, Yan Yunzheng held a banquet in the palace to entertain the No. 1 Scholar, No. 2 Scholar, and No. 3 Scholar, with all the officials in attendance. It was a grand and extremely gracious event.

Even the remaining eighty-seven people, although they did not have the opportunity to attend the night banquet in the palace, received cakes and pastries from Yan Yunzheng, so everyone benefited.

Yan Yunzheng opened the imperial examination to select officials in order to recruit talented people. She now wants to recruit these ninety people and replace those disobedient ministers.

The ministers obviously saw what Yan Yunzheng was planning, and their faces changed. When faced with the delicacies on the jade plate, they lost their appetite.

However, those ministers who were close to Yan Yunzheng were all beaming with joy.

Zheng Chong raised his glass and proposed: "The number one scholar is extremely talented. Can you compose a poem on the spot to praise the beautiful mountains and rivers of Dayan?"

Qian Liang smiled and said, "Minister Zheng, you are too kind. I am not good at poetry, but I like sword dancing. Why don't I dance with swords to entertain your majesty?"

Yan Yunzheng's eyes lit up, "I didn't expect that the top scholar is also a man of both civil and military talents! Bring me the sword."

The guard handed a sword to Qian Liang. Qian Liang looked at the sharp blade and a cold light flashed in his eyes.

The moon is bright in the sky and the candlelight is flickering.

Qian Liang's body was as fast as a swimming dragon and his sword was as swift as lightning. In front of all the ministers and under the watchful eyes of Yan Yunzheng, he danced with the sword in front of the palace.

Suddenly, his eyes became fierce, and the cold tip of his sword stabbed straight towards Yan Yunzheng.

"when"

With a crisp sound, a knife was placed across the sword, knocking the sword out of Qian Liang's hand.

Qian Liang's attention was all on Yan Yunzheng, and he didn't notice the eunuch who suddenly appeared.

This eunuch was naturally Chen Dong who had returned in a hurry.

"I almost guessed wrong." Chen Dong's forehead was covered with a layer of cold sweat. "I thought their target was Qian Liang, but I didn't expect that Qian Liang was one of theirs. They are so insidious!"

Chen Dong looked at Qian Liang with an unfriendly look, snorted coldly, and said, "Top Scholar, it's too boring to dance with a sword alone. Let me help you."

Qian Liang looked at the uninvited guest in front of him with a gloomy face. He knew that he had no chance to fight, so he simply stood still and said calmly: "I am used to dancing with swords alone. Since the eunuch has such a refined taste, why not dance with swords to liven up the fun for everyone."

Chen Dong smiled and looked around, "I'm afraid everyone present here doesn't like the knife in my hand."

The ministers laughed awkwardly.

Cao Ning said flatteringly: "Eunuch Chen's knife is too sharp. It is more appropriate to keep it for chopping off the heads of corrupt officials."

Zheng Chong continued, "Minister Cao is right. This time, His Majesty has ordered a strict investigation of corruption, and we have to rely on the Jinyiwei."

"Eunuch Chen, put the knife away quickly and save it for later use."

"Yes, yes, yes. His Majesty is entertaining the number one scholar. Eunuch Chen is so dazzling. Don't steal the limelight from the number one scholar."

"Eunuch Chen, please take a seat. I will offer you a toast."

The ministers quickly held Chen Dong down, fearing that he would play tricks with the knife and cause blood to splatter on the spot.

Chen Dong drank a glass of wine and laughed, "Just now I saw the top scholar with an outstanding figure and a sword dance like a fairy. Suddenly I got an inspiration and wrote a song for him."

"Today there is a top scholar in Yanjing, whose sword dance shakes the world.

The viewer is as depressed as a mountain, and the world has been low for a long time.

? Like Yi shooting down the nine suns, and as agile as immortals riding dragons.

Come like a thunderbolt, stop the wrath, stop like Jiang Hai condenses the light. "

"What a poem!"

"Eunuch Chen's literary talent is so great that it should be made public!"

"Eunuch Chen not only defeated the barbarian envoys, but also wrote such a classic masterpiece. He is a master of both civil and military affairs, unparalleled in the world!"

"Let me offer a toast to Eunuch Chen!"

All the ministers vied with each other to toast Chen Dong, who accepted all the toasts and drank with them all.

When Yan Yunzheng saw his free and easy and heroic appearance, his heart began to beat wildly. He quickly picked up the wine glass and took a sip, using the alcohol to cover up his blushing face.

Everyone was praising Chen Dong, and the original protagonist Qian Liang became a foil.

This poem was clearly written in his name, but he became a background in everyone's eyes, which made him very dissatisfied. Especially since Chen Dong ruined his plan, he was even more angry.

"Eunuch Chen's poem is very elegant. I also have a poem here and would like to ask Eunuch Chen to appreciate it." Qian Liang suddenly said.

Everyone looked at Qian Liang with some surprise.

Didn’t you just say that you are not good at poetry?

Did you see Eunuch Chen taking action and want to curry favor with him?

Everyone showed a playful look, wanting to see what amazing work this number one scholar would come up with.

"The road is full of pride, and the saddled horses shine in the dust.

When asked who he was, he was told that he was an eunuch.

Those wearing red ribbons are all senior officials, and those wearing purple ribbons are all generals.

He boasted about going to the banquet in the palace and rode away on horseback like a cloud.

The jars and pitchers are filled with wine from all nine regions, and eight kinds of delicacies are laid out from land and sea.

The fruit is split into Dongting oranges and cut into sashimi the scales of Tianchi Lake.

When you are full, you feel at ease; when you are drunk, you feel more energetic.

That year, there was a drought all over the country, and people in Yongzhou resorted to cannibalism. "

Qian Liang looked at Chen Dong with a cold expression, "Eunuch Chen, how about this poem?"

Everyone was silent.

This wasn't flattery at all, it was a slap! It was a heavy slap on Chen Dong's face!

In fact, this slap also involved them.

Yongzhou was hit by a severe drought, and the people were starving. Although there was relief grain, it was mixed with fine sand and tasted terrible. Compared with the delicacies in front of them, it was really a world of difference!

While the rich wine and meat smell, the road with frozen bone.

The smell of sarcasm was so strong that everyone put down their chopsticks and stared at Qian Liang in silence.

Yan Yunzheng's face darkened. As the organizer, wasn't she guilty of a greater crime?

The atmosphere suddenly became heavy.

Amidst the awkwardness and silence, applause suddenly broke out.

"clap clap"

Chen Dong laughed and praised: "The champion is really talented! This poem satirizes the eunuchs' extravagance and debauchery vividly."

Everyone couldn't help but look surprised. The person being insulted was you, Commander Chen, and not only did you not fight back, you were cheering.

Qian Liang's eyes flashed with surprise. He expected that Chen Dong would be furious and either complain to His Majesty or have him kicked out. What was the matter with the praise now?

Chen Dong couldn't handle Qian Liang anymore.

With a light cough, Qian Liang pressed on, "Since Eunuch Chen likes it so much, I'll have it framed and given to you."

Chen Dong readily agreed.

"Come here, bring some writing brush and ink." Chen Dong called out.

Under everyone's strange gazes, Qian Liang wrote this poem "Presented to the Eunuch Chen Dong, the Chief Eunuch of the Imperial Court", and Chen Dong took it with both hands.

He also gave his poem "My Feelings on Hearing the Number One Scholar's Sword Dance" to Qian Liang.

The originally tense atmosphere was thus eliminated.

Yan Yunzheng lost interest in the banquet and announced the cancellation of the banquet. The ministers left the palace with strange looks on their faces, and everything that happened at the banquet quickly spread throughout Yanjing City.

"He mocked you, and you weren't angry?" In the bedroom, Yan Yunzheng looked at Chen Dong puzzledly.

Chen Dong shrugged casually, "It won't hurt to be scolded by him. Besides, if I quarrel with him, you will be the one who loses face. If you want to recruit these ninety students, you must show your breadth of mind and bearing as an emperor."

"Just wait, everyone will praise you tomorrow."

A gleam of light flashed in Yan Yunzheng's beautiful eyes, and he looked at Chen Dong with complicated eyes, "You did it for me..."

She took the initiative to walk up to Chen Dong and snuggled in his arms.

Chen Dong hugged Yan Yunzheng and said gently: "For you, I can be the enemy of the whole world."

A touch of emotion flashed in Yan Yunzheng's eyes, and he took the initiative to give her a kiss.

This kiss was like thunder in heaven and fire on earth.