Chapter 316

Yang Guang stroked his thick beard, smiled and shook his head.

"One is "Wang Jiangnan" and the other is "Water Melody Song"? Haha, these people know what I am thinking."

"Everyone knows that Your Majesty loves Jiangnan alone, and Jiangnan loves His Majesty alone." Empress Xiao couldn't help but joke.

"Of course." Yang Guang said with a happy and calm expression.

Soon, a group of noble dignitaries and aristocratic families returned to the emperor to pay their respects.

Yuwenshu was the first to prostrate himself, held the scroll in both hands, and spoke loudly.

"Your Majesty, I have carefully studied and discussed with many parties, and decided on two questions. However, after many votes, there is no winner for these two questions."

"As a last resort, I have no choice but to come here to appeal to Your Majesty and ask for His Majesty's sanction."

"I sincerely request His Majesty's Holy Judgment..."

"Come here, bring it for me to see." Naturally, Yang Guang still had to pretend.

Yang Guang stood up and walked leisurely in front of the unfolded scroll.

"Oh? It's interesting. "Looking to the South of the Yangtze River". I remember that it should be at the beginning of the great cause. When I visited the south of the Yangtze River, I was rafting on the river.

For a while, my feelings were so overwhelming that I couldn't express them, so I composed eight pieces of "Wang Jiangnan" in succession."

"To this day, whenever I am in a different place and miss Jiangnan, I will ask people to play and sing."

"Look at this... it turns out to be "Water Melody Song". Since I ascended the throne, I have mobilized the whole country to dredge the water conservancy and transportation in the world, connect the rivers all over the world, and create a smooth road on the water."

"It was finally successful. At that time, I was so happy that I couldn't help myself. I meditated for more than a month in the Xianren Palace in the Eastern Capital and composed "Song of Water Dialogues."

"Every time there is a grand celebration, this song must be played in the palace."

"It seems that all of you have worked really hard and have good intentions. I am very pleased..."

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Yang Guang stood on the steps, sometimes high-spirited and sometimes filled with emotion, while a group of ministers stood at the steps in awe, respectfully listening to the great Sui emperor boasting about himself.

"I am very satisfied with these two topic choices, but..."

"Let's withdraw "Wang Jiangnan" first. Because "Wang Jiangnan" is probably not going to be as refreshing as it is today, and it may even be the best work in the world."

When Yang Guang said the last few words, whether they were nobles, nobles, or members of aristocratic families, the big names in the literary world all looked at each other in shock.

Only Yu Shiji, who knew the inside story, mingled among the crowd and smiled meaningfully.

Liu Zhuo, a doctor of Taixue with gray hair and a well-known figure in the world of literary circles, couldn't help but straighten up and speak.

"His Majesty……"

"Liu Qing, there's no need to say anything. I know that you and the Qing family still have doubts in their hearts." Yang Guang's smile looked extremely complacent.

There was really a feeling of excitement that everyone was drunk and I was the only one awake, which really made Yang Guang very happy.

"However, it's better for you gentlemen to focus on the questions in this competition. Well, don't worry, gentlemen, we will wait until the climax of this literary event."

"I will reveal the mystery on my own, and when the time comes, I will share with you all the "Wang Jiangnan" that will surely be immortalized..."

At this moment, an elegant middle-aged man who was only in his early thirties but had frost on his temples bowed respectfully to Yang Guang.

"Your Majesty, Caomin Hedong Wangtong has something to report."

"Wang Tong of Hedong..." Yang Guang looked at it carefully for a few times and then said with a sigh.

"I remember that you should be a few years younger than me. Why are you already so old, Wang Tong, after only a few years apart?"

"The common people are weak and sick, so it is natural that they should age quickly. However, Your Majesty is heroic and is still as vigorous as before."

Wang Tong, the only great Confucian in the Hedong Wang family who was known to the world for his literary and talent, spoke respectfully.

"Your Majesty is extremely talented and gifted. He has spent the past few months behind closed doors in Xianren Palace, and has composed such beautiful songs as "Shui Tiao Song" that have attracted the admiration of all literati from all over the world."

"The common people have heard that the melody of "Shui Diao Song" is extremely beautiful, almost like fairy music. Each section of the lyrics may be beautiful and refined, some may be generous and tragic, or some may be extremely sad. It is impossible for ordinary people to describe its beauty..."

Yang Guang stroked his thick beard and looked at this middle-aged scholar who was the role model of the aristocratic family in the literary world. Hearing his words of praise, he felt relaxed on the surface, but he felt quite unhappy in his heart.

Before he could finish his words, this guy took the liberty to speak. If it weren't for all the powerful people in the world today, how could he have given him such honor?

"The common people are so impressed that there are no words to express their admiration. However, today's literary event requires the submission of works from dusk to midnight..."

Yang Guang smiled casually. "Wang Tong's words are also what I think."

"If you hadn't interrupted me just now, Wang Tong, I would have already said this key point."

Seeing Yang Guangmei relax his eyes, there was a hint of impatience in his tone.

Naturally, Wang Tong did not dare to say any more. "It turns out that your Majesty has already thought it through, but it is just a common man who made nonsense. I am ashamed and please forgive me."

Yang Guang stood on the steps with his hands behind his back, no longer looking at Wang Tong, and looked around with eagle eyes and spoke loudly.

"I also know that "Shui Diao Song" has been edited and rewritten now. Not to mention the music, the lyrics alone number in the hundreds and nearly thousands. There are many songs in it, which is very complicated.

If it takes just a few hours for all the literati in the world to achieve it in one go, it would be too difficult for the world..."

"That's it, let's take the beginning sound of "Shui Tiao Song" as the beginning of the song, and let the world's literati and poets fill it in with wonderful words and sentences."

"I remember that the opening sound of "Shui Diao Song" is the most exciting. The lyrics have ninety-five characters. I have been thinking about it for a long time and decided to use this as the title of the song."

"What do you think, sir?"

"I obey the decree." All the noble dignitaries and noble families prostrated themselves on the ground.

Wait until everyone gets up and starts walking to their respective places.

In the midst of the chaos, Yang Ningang and Li Yuan were about to leave for the meeting, when they saw Yu Shiji deliberately taking a few steps towards them.

Neither Yang Ning nor Li Yuan can afford to offend this big boss.

Just as he was about to salute, Yu Shiji secretly waved his hand and then said, "Congratulations to Mr. Yang for giving birth to a good son, and congratulations to Mr. Tang for getting a good son-in-law..."

Then, he smiled and walked away gracefully before Yang Ning and Li Yuan could react.

Yang Ning was slightly stunned, but did not dare to stay here for a long time. He gently pulled Li Yuan, who was also a little confused, and the two came to sit side by side at the banquet.

"I'm afraid..." Li Yuan stroked his short beard, nodded to Yang Ning and whispered.

Yang Ning also nodded slightly in agreement. Although Li Yuan only said two words, both of them already understood what Yu Shiji said.

I am afraid that the "Wang Jiangnan" that His Majesty calls the most popular in the world was written by Yang Qian.

Li Yuan said rather impatiently.

"I'm really looking forward to tonight's literary feast. I'm really looking forward to it..."

"I'm also looking forward to it, and I don't know what kind of surprise Qian'er will give." Yang Ning also nodded slightly and agreed.

But his eyes deliberately looked in the direction of Yu Shiji for a few times, and then quickly looked back.
Chapter completed!