boyutpedia Chapter 150 Poetic Genius
Chapter 150 Poetic Genius
Chapter 150 Poetic Genius
Ye Ru's words brought many people back to their senses, and for a moment, all eyes in the room turned to Ye Ru in shock.
"Did you compose this piece yourself?"
Zhang Shuling was shocked for a moment, then looked at Ye Ru and said in a deep voice.
He simply couldn't believe that the boy in front of him could actually compose such a poignant melody.
"It was indeed created by me."
Ye Ru bowed and said in a deep voice.
"That's impossible! You've clearly altered a famous piece. Tell me, what are your intentions!"
Xu Zhou also snapped out of his shock and immediately shouted sternly.
He knew that if Ye Ru was allowed to continue developing, not only would his literary reputation be damaged, but their Yuzhang Academy would also face annihilation.
"Xu Zhou, don't push your luck!"
Zhang Shuling said with a flushed face, he never expected Xu Zhou to be so shameless.
"Yes, Xu Zhou, why are you being so aggressive? If you lose face later, your literary reputation might be ruined."
The teacher from Qinghua Academy slightly raised his eyelids and looked at Xu Zhou, saying that although he was somewhat skeptical that Ye Ru could create a famous piece, he could still clearly see right from wrong.
"I stole a famous artist's music? What evidence do you have? I dare to request arbitration, do you dare?"
Ye Ru sneered and said.
"you!"
Xu Zhou's expression changed. He knew that when Ye Ru asked for arbitration, Chen Sijun of the arbitration institute was willing to call him "teacher." This person was a crazy intellectual.
"Every melody has lyrics. I just want to see how much real talent Ye Tongsheng has. This melody is profound, and the whole piece highlights the word 'resentment.' If this melody had lyrics, it would probably become a 'battle formation' melody."
After a moment of contemplation, Xu Zhou suddenly laughed.
A smile that hides a dagger.
Ye Ru cursed inwardly.
"That's true. It would be even better if this piece had lyrics, but Ye Ru only had five minutes to compose the music; I doubt he could come up with any lyrics."
Li Baiyuan thought to himself, but did not say it aloud. If he did, it would be tantamount to showing favoritism towards Xuzhou.
"Ye Tongsheng, could you write the lyrics for this song?"
Zhang Shuling was excited. Their Yingtian Academy was originally founded on the zither, and the zither was the academy's specialty back then. However, it was later suppressed invisibly, since one had to obtain the degree of Juren (a degree in the imperial examination system) to graduate from the academy.
Of those who left the academy, some entered officialdom, while others became exiled poets and writers, but they all had a special sense of cohesion with the academy.
Seeing this situation, the Left Prime Minister launched a massive crackdown on Yingtian Academy, causing it to gradually decline in its former glory.
"Writing lyrics? Then I'll convince you today."
Ye Ru took a deep breath, then stood up and said:
"Last night, the rain fell heavily and the wind raged, scattering the fragrance from the West Garden."
After the first sentence was spoken, everyone fell into deep thought. Then Zhang Shuling exclaimed in admiration:
"This piece depicts the melancholy of late spring, using scenery to express emotion. Wind and rain fall on flowers, withered bees and butterflies remain, cuckoos sing among the green willows—the piece is eclectic, yet it avoids both staleness and excessive ornamentation. It is truly a fine piece of writing."
Ye Ru then continued reciting:
"Butterflies wander aimlessly on Xiaolai Peak, their beauty lost amidst hardship."
"Why are you in such a hurry to return, Lord of the East?"
"The cuckoo's cries are so mournful, yet they leave one heartbroken."
"The willows droop gently as guests depart!"
After the words were spoken, everyone pondered them carefully. Even the Minister of Literature thought for a moment before speaking:
"This poem is probably related to the overall theme of 'resentment' in the song. The third and fourth lines of this poem can be connected or separated. The fourth line, 'Suffering to find the red brocade makeup,' is not from the top but from the bottom, and the subject is not the bees and butterflies but the author. The basis for this interpretation is the melodious and resentful tone of the whole song. If it were given to the temple, it might be able to enhance the temple's power, thus making it a song for breaking through enemy lines, to undermine the enemy's willpower, thereby indirectly increasing our army's strength."
Xu Zhou's expression was uncertain, as if he felt that he had shot himself in the foot this time.
"Not only is Yip Tong-sheng a master of poetry, but his music is also superb. This particular piece is eerie and lingering; Yip Tong-sheng is truly a genius of poetry and music."
The teacher from Qinghua Academy stroked his beard and smiled slightly.
"In this second round, Ye Tongsheng, you've passed. Please move to the left."
The teacher from Yuelu Academy pointed to the left, and Ye Ru nodded slightly before walking over.
Next up were Kong Hexuan, Xiao Ke, and others who participated in the test. Kong Hexuan chose calligraphy, and his calligraphy reached the first level, while Xiao Ke actually cultivated the way of chess.
Those who majored in chess were actually playing against the teacher from Yuelu Academy, and Xiao Ke's chess skills were actually on par with that teacher from Yuelu Academy.
Others, however, were defeated by the teacher from Yuelu Academy in no more than ten moves.
As for Meng Qingyang and the others, being members of the Sage Family, they naturally also learned a skill.
After an hour of selection, the number of people has been reduced from more than 800 to 500.
And among these five hundred people, every single one of them was exceptionally knowledgeable.
“You five hundred people are the cream of the crop. Now you will enter the third round of examinations. Those who pass will be able to choose their preferred academy.”
The old man from Yuelu Academy took a deep breath, then stood up and looked around. His words ignited a burning passion in the eyes of many.
Anyone who could enter the academy would inevitably become a successful candidate in the imperial examinations after graduation.
Even if they weren't successful candidates in the imperial examinations, they were almost the same.
"Finally, the final round has arrived. The Left Prime Minister's methods likely extend beyond these; perhaps this final round will deliver a fatal blow to Ye Ru!"
Chen Tianjian frowned slightly, then looked at Xu Zhou, whose eyes were slightly darting around as if he was thinking about something.
"This third question is a sentence from The Great Learning: 'The way of great learning consists in manifesting one's bright virtue, in loving the people, and in abiding in perfect goodness.' Please share your views on this sentence."
The gentleman from Yuelu Academy stroked his beard and then said.
These words made many people frown. Although they had read the Four Books and Five Classics, they could only achieve a "shallow understanding" based on their own thinking, and they still had a long way to go to achieve a "deep understanding".
While the Great Learning is not as obscure and difficult to understand as the Book of Documents, it is still a famous book among the classics of the sages, and it would be difficult for them to answer it with their current knowledge.
"Who wants to go first?"
Seeing everyone frowning and deep in thought, the teacher from Yuelu Academy looked around and said.
"Since Ye Tongsheng ranked first in the first two rounds of testing, let him give his opinion in the third round."
At this moment, Xu Zhou smiled slightly at Ye Ru.
"I'll give you half an hour to think it over."
"This is what the teacher from Yuelu Academy said."
“I think it won’t take half an hour. Ye Tongsheng was a top-ranking scholar in his time, so he must have gained some knowledge of the Great Learning. Why don’t we hear his opinion?”
Xu Zhou shook his head, looking at Ye Ru with a mocking expression, and said.