Chapter 145

To be honest, Tang Yun's essay was quite good.

Especially the words used, it was truly stunning.

If one were to look at the essay and poem alone, it would truly make one happy and exclaim in admiration.

But after looking at Su Shi's essay and Cao Cao's poem.

Everything had changed. Tang Yun's essays and poems weren't worth mentioning.

How should one describe it?

It was as if one had just slept with a world-class beauty like Audrey and was immersed in a wonderful aftertaste.

At this time, if a girl in the club with heavy makeup came to tease you, you would probably only feel sick and disgusted, and you wouldn't be able to take it anymore.

Under normal circumstances, you would have rushed up and pounced on this clubhouse girl.

But now, one had entered the sage stage and was in the spiritual ascension stage.

Uncle Wang Ning Qi was in this stage.

Hence, Tang Yun's essay became vulgar in his eyes.

On the other side, the former Minister Suo Xuan was reading through Jin Mucong's exam paper.

He had just been served by a girl from a high-class club.

Oh no!

He had just been baptized by Tang Yun's beautiful essay.

At this moment, he looked at Jin Mucong's exam paper and read Su Shi's and Cao Cao's poems.

He immediately fell into a strange state.

This is another comparison.

I, I just slept with a model after plastic surgery? And I even treated her as a goddess?

Now the real goddess has appeared in front of me.

I can still get hard, but … but I'm so ashamed.

When did my taste drop to this level?

With my taste, I don't have the right to sleep with a goddess anymore.

The difference between the two essays was obvious.

The difference between the two poems was even greater.

Tang Yun was killed in an instant. There was no room for doubt, not even the slightest bit.

There was no first in literature and no second in martial arts.

That was just ordinary circumstances.

When a true classic appeared, even an uncultured person would feel that it was too awesome after reading it!

For example!

Singing to wine, life is short! For example, the morning dew, the days are long.

Even if one didn't know it was an ancient masterpiece, even if one didn't know it was written by Cao Cao, one would still feel satisfied after reading it.

This was the power of words. This was the power of classics.

Killing everyone!

It could kill a person's spirit.

The reason why famous works had been passed down through the ages was definitely not because of hype.

The great waves washed away the sand. Those that could be passed down through the ages were all gold.

… …

"It's a true masterpiece, an immortal classic!"

King Uncle Ning Qi sighed.

He didn't finish reading Tang Yun's article. He gave it a cursory glance and put it aside.

Because he was afraid of destroying his state of mind.

Lord Suo Xuan also nodded.

"Oh?" The Duke of Might, Bian Xiao, wasn't interested at first, but after hearing the compliments from the two lords, he couldn't help but take a look.

As for the policy, he skimmed through it without any interest.

But when he saw the poem "Although the Turtle Lives Long", he looked at it carefully.

He had read this poem of less than a hundred words several times.

"It's really well-written, extremely well-written."

Even a warrior like Duke Weiwu knew it was good.

Therefore, when these two examination papers were made public, everyone immediately had an answer in their hearts.

Although it wasn't opened, Ning Qi and Suo Xuan both knew that it was Jin Mucong's.

"This policy paper and poem were not written by Jin Mucong himself," Suo Xuan said.

King Uncle Ning Qi nodded.

Suo Xuan said, "Was it written by Shen Lang?"

King Uncle Ning Qi said, "I'm afraid so."

Suo Xuan said, "This person is truly a stunning talent."

"Isn't that so?" Royal Uncle Ning Qi said, "A single 'Boundless Romance of Golden Plum Blossoms' is already amazing enough. Now that he has written such a treatise and poem, it is a waste to have such a talent in the Black Tortoise Count's residence."

Suo Xuan said, "Shen Lang guessed the question in advance?"

King Uncle Ning Qi nodded.

This was the only explanation. No wonder Jin Mucong immediately buried himself in writing after seeing the question. He didn't even have time to think about it. He was so excited that he was afraid of forgetting what he memorized.

So does this count as cheating?

It doesn't count!

He guessed the question in advance. He prepared the essay and memorized it. How was this cheating?

Even if this happened in the Imperial Examinations, he could only be admitted.

It wasn't like he was copying notes in the examination hall. It wasn't like Shen Lang handed the essay to him halfway.

"I've wronged Zhang Chong." King Uncle Ning Qi said.

Suo Xuan nodded. "This Zhang Chong is indeed amazing. But unfortunately, man proposes, God disposes."

Duke Suo Xuan said, "What should we do?"

Yes?

What should we do?

If Jin Mucong won against Tang Yun, it would probably shock the entire State of Yue.

More importantly, this would mean that Xuan Wu Mansion would win the battle for Jinshan Island.

This would go against the will of the Monarch.

Then, should they go against their conscience and let Jin Mucong lose? Let Tang Yun win?

If it was any other high ranking official, they would do it. So what if they were cursed for their future?

But King Uncle Ning Qi was seventy-eight and Suo Xuan was seventy-five.

How many more years did they have left?

What glory and wealth, what honor and disgrace, they had experienced it all.

The only thing they cared about was the reputation behind them and the future of their descendants.

Ning Qi was the king's uncle. He didn't even care about the future of his descendants.

His children and grandchildren would definitely be rich and powerful. They would not be able to live any longer if they did not have ambition.

These two examination papers were to be made public.

There were many smart people in the world. Their hearts might be black, but their eyes were bright.

The difference between the two essays and poems could be easily seen.

The gap was too big. It wasn't something that could be made up for by going against their conscience.

Then?

Announce the invalidation of this battle of words, and set a new question for another test?

That was impossible.

The backup questions had been used. There was no second set.

Ning Qi and Suo Xuan couldn't set the questions, right?

It was even more impossible to go to the capital and ask the Monarch to set the questions again.

That would be a huge embarrassment. It would be a huge damage to the reputation of the Monarch.

The loss outweighed the gain!

Moreover, King Uncle Ning Qi wasn't that enthusiastic about the new policy.

Because he also had a fief, although it wasn't big at all.

And he was a member of the royal family. It didn't seem to be within the scope of the new policy at all.

But today, the Monarch could make a move against the old nobles. When the national treasury was even more exhausted in the future, would they also cut the royal family's offerings?

Minister Marquis Suo Xuan said, "Everything will be decided by King Uncle."

"Alright, I'll decide." Ning Qi said, "Anyway, I'm just a has-been idler, an old guy who has lived a little longer. This time, I'll take advantage of my seniority. I don't have to be afraid of offending people."

"Open the exam papers."

After opening it, he found that this amazing exam paper was indeed Jin Mucong's.

He took out the original exam paper and compared it one by one, word by word.

King Uncle Ning Qi was surprised to find that this Jin Mucong's calligraphy was very good. It was even very good.

He wasn't as useless as the rumors said.

"This calligraphy is not bad. In ten or twenty years, he might even be a calligraphy master," Ning Qi said.

Suo Xuan took it and looked at it, saying, "Indeed, it's done. Although it's not sharp enough and lacking in spiritual energy, great skill can appear clumsy. This meticulous calligraphy is written to the extreme. He will also become a master."

Ning Qi said, "Although this Jin Mucong is a little stupid, his perseverance is somewhat similar to Jin Zhuo's."

He took a deep breath and said, "Then the result of this battle of words is decided."

"It's decided!"

… …

Outside, it was raining cats and dogs.

The sky was already dark.

But it was still bustling. Hundreds of people gathered here, waiting for the result.

Jin Hai Count House, Xuan Wu Mansion.

There was also a group of dignitaries, especially the group of dignitaries waiting to eat the corpse of Xuan Wu Mansion.

But Shen Lang wasn't there, and Tang Yun wasn't there either.

Shen Lang felt that standing outside and waiting for the result was very stupid and lame.

Tang Yun felt that he would definitely win, and there was no need to listen to the result.

Even hearing others announce that he had defeated Jin Mucong was a humiliation.

Since when did Jin Mucong have the qualifications to compete with me?

But Jin Hai Earl Tang Lun was very much looking forward to this result. He was even dressed in military attire and equipped with a weapon.

Because once the result of the third battle was out, and Tang Yun defeated Jin Mucong, there would be an additional battle immediately.

Jin Hai Earl and Xuanwu, the masters of the two families, would fight in one round.

Seeing that Xuanwu was still dressed in a robe, Jin Hai Earl Tang Lun laughed, "Brother Jin Zhuo, why aren't you changing? These flowing sleeves aren't suitable for battle. "

Xuanwu cupped his hands and didn't say a word. He never liked to be eloquent.

Jin Haibo laughed heartily and said, "Brother Jin Zhuo is really self-aware. You clearly know that you are not my opponent, so you don't even bother to change your clothes. In these past few decades, we have competed more than three times. Every time, you were defeated by my sword without the slightest ability to resist."

Xuanwu continued cupping his hands and didn't say a word. He wasn't surprised that Jin Hai Earl was such a domineering person.

And it was the truth, so he didn't have to refute it. There was nothing to be ashamed of when one's skills weren't as good as others.

The people around advised, "Jin Hai Earl, you should go back. The result of the civil battle is already a foregone conclusion. There's no need to wait here."

"Yes, Crown Prince Tang Yun is the third rank, and Jin Mucong is stupid and fat. Even if the sun rises in the west, he won't be a match for Crown Prince Tang. There's no more suspense in this civil battle."

"Actually, there's no need for Crown Prince Tang Yun to fight. Any ten year old kid from the Jin Hai Count House can beat Jin Mucong. It won't be easy for the scholars in this world to lose to Jin Mucong. "

"Hahahaha …"

The crowd burst into laughter.

Jin Mucong was about to explode.

But, I'll endure, I'll endure.

When the result is out, I'll slap your faces until they're swollen.

I, Jin Mucong, can't do it.

But my brother-in-law is powerful.

What belongs to my brother-in-law is my sister's, what belongs to my sister is my father's, and what belongs to my father is mine.

So, what belongs to my brother-in-law is what belongs to me, Jin Mucong.

I don't feel ashamed at all.

Is copying one's own family's article considered copying?

Hearing the crowd's words, Jin Hai Earl Tang Lun was overjoyed. He smiled. "I know the result is set, but I'm waiting here to fight with Brother Jin Zhuo. It's getting late, and it's raining heavily. The sooner we finish, the sooner the fight for Jinshan Island will end. Everyone can go home. "

"Yeah, we've been here for two days. We've seen enough."

"Let me first congratulate Jin Hai Earl for obtaining ownership of Jinshan Island forever."

"From now on, the Tang family will prosper even more."

Suddenly, someone said, "Xuanwu, don't be discouraged. It's fine even if you lose Jinshan Island forever. After all, it hasn't been in your hands for decades."

Was this comfort? It was schadenfreude.

This person didn't look like a noble. He was too carefree.

"If we lose Jinshan Island, the Yinyuan Association will ask for repayment publicly. If Xuanwu can't pay, he can only use Wangya Island to pay. Wangya Island's salt and iron income accounts for sixty to seventy percent. If we lose Wangya Island, Xuan Wu Mansion will lose its source of income. Once it loses its source of income, it will have to reduce its army. Without an army … "

Under the propaganda of some people, everyone knew that Xuan Wu Mansion owed an astronomical amount of debt. They even knew that Wangya Island was the collateral.

It was said that when a wall is down, everyone gives it a push.

To some extent, this wasn't true.

When a wall is down, everyone gives it a push.

Now that Xuan Wu Mansion hadn't fallen, many people couldn't wait to step on it.

"They're here, they're here …"

The crowd suddenly became noisy.

Because King Ning Qi, Duke Weiwu, and Marquis Suo Xuan walked out.

The result was going to be announced.

The crowd was silent, waiting eagerly.

Fat Otaku Jin Mucong held his breath and closed his eyes, waiting for the moment his name was called.

Jin Hai Earl Tang Lun pretended to be indifferent, but his ears pricked up.

Xuan Wu still stood there quietly, but his heart was beating fast.

King Ning Qi didn't keep him in suspense, and said directly, "The third battle of Jinshan Island, the winner of the civil battle, Xuan Wu Mansion Jin Mucong!"

As soon as the words came out.

The crowd was dead silent.

There was only the sound of heavy rain.

Everyone couldn't help but look at each other.

Did I hear it wrong? Did I hear it wrong?

Why did I hear that Jin Mucong won?

I really couldn't react.

This news was too shocking and sudden.

At that moment, Kaneki Satoshi's scream suddenly sounded.

"Hahahaha …"

"I won, I won!"

"Tang Yun, where are you? Where are you? I've said it before, I'll crush you, I'll kill you in seconds, and now I've done it, hahaha! "

"Tang Yun, where are you? Come out! I'm going to slap your face, I'm going to slap your face. "

"Brother-in-law, sister, mother, I won, hahaha."

"I'm so happy, I … I'm so scared!"

Kaneki Satoshi's performance seemed to have awakened everyone.

Everyone was shocked!

It wasn't an illusion, it wasn't a mistake.

The winner was really Jin Mucong.

How, how was this possible?

Jin Hai Earl Tang Lun rushed out and said in shock, "King Ning Qi, did you pronounce it wrong?"

In a moment of desperation, he even used 'you' instead of 'you'.

The meaning was very clear, King Ning Qi, your eyes are dim, you even pronounce the name wrong.

Now read it again.

Regarding this scene, King Uncle Ning Qi had really long since expected it.

Therefore, he didn't get angry, but opened the book and said, "Then I'll announce it again!"

"The third civil battle, Jin Mucong wins, Tang Yun loses!"

"Did everyone hear it clearly?"

This time, everyone was going crazy.

How … how was this possible?

Was this a ghost?

It was impossible for the sun to rise from the west.

The literary level of Tang Yun and Jin Mucong was like heaven and earth.

Now you're telling me that Jin Mucong won?

This … this was even more ridiculous than hearing that the China men's football team won the World Cup.

King Ning Qi was really muddle-headed.

But Marquis Suo Xuan and Duke Weiwu didn't refute it.

Duke Weiwu's aura was too strong, no one dared to ask.

So someone asked, "Lord Suo Xuan, is … is this true?"

Suo Xuan said, "Of course it's true. Do you think our eyes are dim?"

Jin Hai Count's head was dizzy, and he was on the verge of collapse.

But soon, anger rushed to the top of his head.

It made him lose his mind.

But at this time, there was no need for reason. It was a matter of life and death, completely related to the fate of the Jin Hai Count House.

The reason why the Tang family thrived was entirely because of the iron mine on Jinshan Island.

Once they lost Jinshan Island, relying on a few hundred square kilometers of land to support three thousand private troops? Dream on!

If they lost Jinshan Island, they would lose everything.

"This is unfair. There must be fraud. There must be fraud!"

Jin Hai Count rushed forward and shouted, "King Ning Qi, everyone knows my son Tang Yun's literary talent. He was the Third Flower in the palace examination of the State of Yue. And what kind of trash was Kaneki Satoshi? Everyone knows that he won against my son, Tang Yun. That's the biggest joke in the world. "

As soon as this was said, many dignitaries expressed their support.

The battle for Jinshan Island was not urgent now. It was related to the Kim family and the Tang family.

There was a large group of people waiting for the destruction of Xuan Wu Mansion. They were waiting to divide the bodies of the Kim family and eat them.

Even now, they had already been divided. They were just waiting for the collapse of Xuan Wu Mansion.

But now you told me that the Kim family would not die.

This was like the movie Big Shot. Teacher Ge and Teacher Ying had already sold out the advertisement for the memorial service of the great director Taylor. They had received the deposit, but Taylor suddenly said that he would not die. How could that be?

"It's rigged, rigged!"

"There's fraud. There's fraud!"

"The Heavenly Way is unfair. The Heavenly Way is unfair!"

Many dignitaries hid in the crowd and shouted loudly.

They were about to lose the benefits that they had. How could this be?

Everyone was looking forward to the death of Xuan Wu Mansion. How could you not die?

"Are you courting death?"

Bian Xiao, the Duke of Might, scolded angrily.

His voice was not loud, but it was like thunder, making people tremble.

It was murderous.

Then, a chill surged from the crotch of their pants.

The audience was silent. No one dared to make a sound.

Imperial Uncle Ning Qi said, "Men, put up Kaneki Satoshi and Tang Yun's essays. Let everyone see if there's any unfairness in this literary battle."

Everyone rushed forward to see the articles of Jin Mucong and Tang Yun.

Count Jin Haibo continued to roar, "There must be some shady dealings here, there must be fraud. We are not convinced."

King Ning Qi said coldly, "Not convinced? Sure! "

He suddenly rolled up his sleeves. His eyes widened and his beard curled up.

"The articles are all pasted on the walls. They are clear and concise. The articles of Xuan Wu Mansion are far superior to Tang Yun of Jin Hai Count House in terms of concept, standard, and character. The world can see it at a glance! "

"Those who are not convinced of my judgment can go to the capital and complain to the Monarch."

"But now, if anyone dares to cause trouble, don't blame me for being too sharp. I, Ning Qi, may be an idler past my prime, but it's not like I don't know how to kill!"

"Come, if anyone dares to cause trouble, take them down immediately!"

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