Chapter 224 The first person?
"Young Master Yiyan? Who is this?"
Listening to the call outside the door, Liu Gang looked at the two newly made friends with confusion.
"Brother Liu doesn't know Mr. Yiyan?"
Zhou Yan and Lu Jing were also surprised. They seemed to think that it was quite strange that Liu Gang didn't know Mr. Yi Yan, but it was not like he was fake.
Suddenly, Lu Jing thought it through and said, "That's right. That's right. That's just five days ago. Although Brother Liu didn't say it clearly just now, I heard about you and saw that you were so busy that you had just arrived in Kaiyang County. That's no wonder. I don't know Mr. Yiyan, you should have heard of Mr. Pingxiang."
Liu Gang was stunned immediately, and then said, "Marquis Pingxiang? Is this young master Yiyan related to the Marquis Pingxiang?"
Zhou Yan smiled and replied, "Yi-speaking the name of Gongzi Jiang, who is the son of the Marquis of Pingxiang. He has several academic scholars. Five days ago, a Hu clan scholar arrived in Kaiyang County and discussed the Tao in Jiu'an Temple. At that time, there were seven famous scholars, and six of them argued but were invincible, which made the Hu people arrogant." There was a hint of pride in his words.
Liu Gang immediately understood and asked, "The seventh man is this Marquis of Pingxiang?"
"That's right," Zhou Yan nodded, revealing a look of longing, and then said vividly: "This young master Zhou Yan retreated to the enemy with one word and defeated the Hu people, so he was named Young Master Yiyan."
"There is such a thing?" Liu Gang suddenly widened his eyes, feeling that this matter was really legendary, and he couldn't help but become curious, "I wonder what the Hu man asked at that time, and what did this young master Yiyan respond to it?"
"I don't know much about this matter." Zhou Yan shook his head with regret.
Lu Jing said, "Actually, I heard a statement, saying that this matter was a bit exaggerated. The Hu people asked some questions at that time, but Mr. Yiyan did not just say one sentence. The two sides argued. In the end, the Hu people lost to the Master of Confucianism. After retreating, the six people were grateful for Mr. Yiyan's ability and intentionally promoted it. In addition, the forces behind Mr. Yiyan also wanted to respect this person, so there was a rumor."
"So that's how it is." Liu Gang also knew that it was a means of cultivating hope, expanding and exaggerating what happened to a certain extent, creating a more dramatic and legendary nature. The masters of Hu people's classics had already failed. Even if they knew that the rumors were exaggerated, it was difficult to distinguish them, and they could only suffer a loss.
This is actually a way to maximize the benefits of things.
Zhou Yan smiled and said, "This is not a bizarre thing. It is a common move, and it is actually not exaggerated. Because this matter is true, the young master of the Hu people's classics really defeated the six famous scholars before, and there is no way to argue."
"This is true." Liu Gang could hear that his new friend admired the young master Yiyan very much, so he excused him, but Liu Gang had to admit that what the other party said was indeed very reasonable.
As the few people were talking, they heard a noise flashing through the door, and followed a lot of people.
Hearing this, Zhou Yan smiled and said, "I don't have to say it here. I'd better go out quickly and monitor Mr. Yan's style. I've just seen it three days ago. It's really unforgettable!"
Liu Gang smiled and said, "Since Brother Zhou said that, you must meet him!"
Having said that, it was not easy to see this young master Yiyan. When Liu Gang and the other two squeezed out together and looked into the street, the purpose was to see a crowd of people, shoulder to shoulder, and the entire road was surrounded by water.
Almost all the tea shops, taverns, inns around were trying their best to squeeze out, rushing to see the true appearance of the young master.
It took a lot of effort for Liu Gang and the other two to squeeze out from the crowd. This is because they have been practicing swordsmanship since childhood. In addition, they have eaten well and are physically stronger than ordinary people, so they can escape the siege. But even so, they are still messy and look embarrassed.
But they didn't care about sorting it out, so they looked at the street and saw a ox cart with strong guards on both sides, with about a dozen people, each accompanied by long swords, with a solemn expression and steady footsteps. There were rules for walking, which made people afraid to get too close.
On the ox cart, a young man in a dark green robe sat upright, with a calm expression, sharp eyebrows, and a bowed head. He was not affected at all, and he still looked calm.
"Is this the one-character young master Jiang Yi?"
When Liu Gang saw this person, he was quite surprised. He had heard the descriptions of two new friends before, and thought that the young man would be around forty or close to forty, but now he saw that this man was young and at most in his early twenties.
"This person is probably the same age as Brother Chen. Unexpectedly, he has a great reputation. He has become famous in Kaiyang in just a few days after he has arrived here. Judging from the momentum of the people along the street, it is probably only a matter of time to be famous in Qingzhou!"
He was amazed in his heart, and subconsciously compared Jiang Yi and Chen Zhi in the car.
However, Zhou Yan and Lu Jing next to him didn't think so much. Seeing Jiang Yi's scenery, they couldn't help but sigh.
One said: "This is the role model of our famous scholars."
Another said: "I hope I will have such a day, but I don't know when I will get my wish."
After being moved, the ox cart had already gone far. Because of the crowd, it was difficult for the three of them to chase after him. In fact, they were not just a single word from Gongzi Jiang Yi, but were experiencing this atmosphere, and they couldn't help but feel yearning and envy.
As soon as the ox cart left, the crowd left, huh, and soon the street in front of the tavern was purified, but there were traces of debris along the way.
Many common people followed the ox cart all the way forward, hoping to get involved in literary talent. However, families like Liu Gang and several famous scholars from all over the country stayed in place with different expressions.
Some were full of admiration, some were lost, and some were angry.
When Liu Gang returned to the tavern, he heard the discussions of several tables beside him, all of which were surrounding the young master Yiyan.
"You said Jiang Yi is really a master of classics. No wonder he was able to conquer the Hu people. It's really admirable."
"Not it, but unfortunately I was not present at that time, otherwise I would congratulate you!"
"From my opinion, this young master Yiyan can be called the first person in the younger generation!"
"This is too big and there are so many talents in the world. Not to mention anything else, even the Master Zhuge is probably not inferior to him."
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There are praises, there are resentment.
When Liu Gang and the other two went upstairs, they were at a table under the stairs and heard a few people talking.
"Then Jiang Yi was just right, so he seized the opportunity to show his face before the literary meeting."
"There are many tricks here, otherwise why not make the debate with the master of Hu's Confucianism?"
"Speaking of this, the Master Hu is probably just ordinary, but he is a powerful man in the land of the Hu people. By the way, I remember this person's surname is Murong, and he is a member of the Xianbei people."
"Huh? I heard that it was a Hun. Didn't the Huns make a big fuss in the Yang family in the south city a while ago? It is said that they were a Hun nobleman who wanted to force the daughter of the Yang family to go home to visit her relatives."
"These Hu people are rude, righteous, and shameless!"
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Listening to these words, Zhou Yan changed his expression and asked mercilessly: "A few, I am not convinced by Mr. Yiyan when I heard your words? There is no need to say much. Wang Jiawen will be imminent, and all the wise men will arrive. Mr. Yiyan will definitely come in person. At that time, you will be able to distinguish between you and the other two, so why bother to talk to him again?"
A man on the table suddenly stood up and retorted: "Who are you? Eavesdropping on our conversation, and even lies?"
Zhou Yan sneered and said, "In the east of Xiajiang Zhouyan."
"Are you from the Zhou family?" The man showed a little scruple, but then he sneered, "Don't talk nonsense based on his family background. I, Gongsun Qi, don't use this trick."
"Why did I say anything crazy?" Zhou Yan calmed down and asked retortly, "Let me ask you, you said that the master of the Hu scholarship is not worthy of his reputation. Then he could not make a false statement about defeating six famous scholars before. How do you explain it? Could it be that the famous scholars are not worthy of their reputation?"
Gongsun Qi's expression changed slightly, and then he smiled and said, "Don't talk so much. No one can see the feelings that day. How can you know there is no deviation? Besides, from what you mean, is this Jiang Yi the first person in this literary meeting in your eyes?"
As soon as these words were said, the others present immediately became careful.
At this moment, ordinary people followed the ox cart, facing each other, following the demeanor of Mr. Yiyan. Many people who stayed in the tavern were famous scholars and noble families who were self-reliant. This tradition of no first place in the literature was deeply engraved in the bones of everyone, and they were particularly sensitive to the title of "first person".
Even Lu Jing and Liu Gang's expressions changed slightly. The former gently pulled Zhou Yan's sleeves to remind him, but Zhou Yan had already spoken: "What a turning point is like the wind. What I discussed with you is a dispute between name and reality. If you turn your face and misinterpret me, is it a way to learn from the straitor?"
When Lu Jing heard this, he felt a little relieved and knew that Zhou Yan had seen through the other party's tricks.
Unexpectedly, Zhou Yan followed and said with a smile: "However, I will tell you clearly that I, Zhou Yan, still have the ability to observe people. This time, there will be many celebrities participating in the article. Mr. Jiang is naturally not the first person, but at his age, no one can compare with him!"
As soon as these words came out, the whole hall was quiet.
How clear is the meaning of this literary meeting? Jiang Yi is the first person of the younger generation!
Even Liu Gang's expression changed slightly and he whispered: "Brother Zhou, you should not be full of words. Besides, you are not Mr. Jiang, how can you make such a statement for him? Besides, there are many capable people in the world..."
Before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by a voice outside the door
"What a first person in the younger generation, but maybe it's just the first person among the Middle-earth people."
Chapter completed!