Chapter 233 232. The Calligraphy Grandmaster's Promise? Information about the Three Kingdoms! (Subscribe!)

It was Juliet's first time to attend Wang Qian's Chinese class, so she was very curious.

She was delighted to see Wang Qian explain the couplets that she could not quite understand so simply and clearly.

Juliet couldn't help but say, "Chinese is much more complicated than English."

Yu Zhongya smiled and said, "This is still very simple. Couplets are not very important in Chinese literature and art."

Juliet nodded and said, "But this is already difficult for me. Professor Wang can study it so thoroughly, it's amazing!"

Li Jing said: "I can't think of these couplets. It's a bit difficult for me, but the one Professor Wang is writing now..."

Juliet: "It's harder!"

As a mixed-race person, although Juliet is familiar with and can speak Mandarin Chinese fluently, it is still difficult for her to have a deep understanding of Chinese!

Looking at the words Wang Qian wrote on the blackboard, Juliet read out: "Lonely and helpless...?"

Li Jing: "Every word is a treasure cover."

Yu Zhongya and Yang Jiansen, who had been silent all this time, both looked thoughtful, and were obviously trying to think of the second half of the couplet.

However, given the literary knowledge accumulated by these musicians, it is obvious that they cannot come up with it all at once, and perhaps they will never be able to come up with it in the future.

The audience of thousands of people was extremely quiet.

Everyone stared at the line of words Wang Qian wrote on the blackboard.

Xu Wenwen smiled bitterly and said, "Professor Wang has studied Chinese characters very thoroughly. Any combination or manipulation can produce an absolute. This couplet is probably difficult to match in a short time. Every character has the same radical, and when combined they have a specific meaning. It's simply..."

She wanted to say it was too difficult.

However, she thought of what Wang Qian had just said.

Then, she guessed, Wang Qian must have a neat second line of his own.

So, it shouldn’t be absolute!

At least, Wang Qian himself should have the answer.

Xu Xiaoxiao: "Professor Wang is the best I've ever seen in couplets. This Guo Zhuangzhuang is just showing off his skills in front of an expert."

Xu Wenwen shook her head and said, "As far as I know, there are several Chinese scholars who specialize in couplets. They have solved many historical absolutes in the past ten years. Maybe they can match it up."

…

Xue Zhenguo asked Xue Man, "Do you have any clues?"

Xue Man shook her head: "Not yet. I don't know much about couplets. How can I come up with such a difficult first line! They all have the same radical. Let alone the meaning, if you ask me to name seven characters with the same radical right away, I may have to think for a while."

Xue Zhenguo nodded: "Yes, that's true. Wang Qian's research on couplets is indeed very deep. This person always surprises me a little. I can't think of this first couplet right away. But it shouldn't be very difficult. Because there are still many characters with the same radical. If you think about it carefully and look for it carefully, you should be able to come up with it. It just takes a lot of time and energy."

Xue Man smiled, looked at her father and said nothing.

This is bullshit…

Given enough time.

Many people at the scene were able to handle a few couplets on the blackboard.

But isn’t the difficulty of couplets that they have to be come up with them in a short period of time?

This is also one of the important ways to test your writing accumulation and agility of thinking.

Guo Zhuangzhuang, who was standing on the podium, was also confused at this moment.

His own level of understanding was very limited, so when he saw that these seven characters all formed the same radical in the first couplet, his eyes widened and his mind went blank.

He thought of a lot at once, but he couldn't even remember seven characters with the same radical at once, let alone a well-balanced second line.

The whole audience fell silent.

Then, Wang Qian's voice continued to ring out. He turned around and looked at everyone's thoughtful faces and eyes, and said with a smile: "This first couplet was something I thought of by chance. When I saw the couplet with the same radical proposed by Mr. Guo just now, I wrote it out to show everyone this combination of words. All the characters have the same radical."

"Everyone can think about it on the spot. If anyone can match me before the end of the get out of class, I can agree to a reasonable request. For example, I can write a calligraphy for you on the spot. Of course, if you don't like my calligraphy, you can also make other reasonable requests, or you can just not make any requests!"

There was some discussion at the scene.

"It would be great if I could get a calligraphy piece. Professor Wang's calligraphy piece has been sold for millions in the market, which is enough for me to pay the down payment in Shanghai."

"It doesn't matter whether it's a million or not. The main thing is that I like Professor Wang's calligraphy. I will definitely collect it if I get it."

"Can you come up with a follow-up?"

"I was thinking..."

"Think about it together."

"It's already difficult to think of seven characters with the same radical on the same list, and it's even more difficult to connect them into a sentence."

…

Li Huangjiang said softly: "Lao Su, you guys think about it carefully. If anyone can come up with it, I will give a reward. However, I will make the final request."

Su Jiangsheng asked curiously, "Principal Li, do you want a calligraphy?"

Li Huangjiang nodded: "Yes, this unique master-level calligraphy font is indeed very collectible. Besides, I also like his calligraphy very much."

Putting aside the prejudices based on academic qualifications and background, Li Huangjiang greatly admired Wang Qian's talent and ability.

Xie Yu smiled and said, "Principal Li, what reward can be exchanged for a piece of calligraphy by a master calligrapher?"

Li Huangjiang was stunned for a moment, then glanced at Xie Yu and said jokingly, "Xiao Xie, isn't my face enough?"

Xie Yu asked back: "Is Principal Li's face unique in the world?"

Li Huangjiang frowned, and then he was unable to answer for a moment.

Because the answer is obvious. He is not a great figure. Even in Shuangxing campus, there are many people who are more powerful than him.

So, his face is nothing great.

People with ability and talent may even look down on it.

For example, Xiao Dongmei, Li Huangjiang even had to be polite to Xiao Dongmei.

Even though Xiao Dongmei usually ignored him and didn't treat him well, he still had to remain polite.

Therefore, his face really means nothing in the eyes of these people.

Zhang Wanying said affirmatively: "However, there is only one master-level calligraphy work that has established a school in the contemporary era! It is unique. Perhaps many calligraphers and writers of the older generation do not recognize Wang Qian's status, but his strength and his achievements in establishing a school are undeniable. Even if they do not recognize it, time will recognize it. In the future, Wang Qian's calligraphy works will only become more and more precious."

"If I could get one now, I would definitely keep it as an heirloom."

Li Huangjiang smiled bitterly and then stopped talking, using silence to hide his embarrassment.

Although he was also considered one of the older generation as mentioned by Zhang Wanying, he did not quite recognize Wang Qian's so-called status as the founder of a school, but he had to admit that Wang Qian did indeed found a school and was a master calligrapher. Whether he recognized it or not, he was just that amazing.

Even if he and other people of the older generation do not agree, others will agree, and in the future more and more people will agree with this.

By then, Wang Qian’s calligraphy works will naturally become more and more precious!

Now a price of millions may be considered very cheap...

Wang Xuewen put down his phone, raised his head and said softly: "I sent this first line of the couplet to Lao Zhang, asking him to help think about it."

Several people looked at Wang Xuewen with some contempt in their eyes.

This old guy quietly did the most effective thing - asking for help outside the field! Several people acted quickly, thinking about it themselves while also asking for help outside the field.

Xiao Dongmei glanced at them and said nothing. She was too disdainful to do so and just thought about it herself.

Liu Shengnan, Qin Xuehong and Qin Xuerong heard it, but they didn't turn their heads to look at them. Instead, they followed everyone in clapping and gave Wang Qian applause.

but……

Liu Shengnan's eyes were already filled with careful thinking.

She was called a genius back then, and it was not a false reputation. The essays she wrote since elementary school often won awards and were even included in some essay model books. When she was studying at Zhejiang University, she also wrote some small works that caused a sensation, but she did not continue her research in depth and instead started making music again.

The couplet that Wang Qian left in the classroom at Zhejiang University last time was thought up by her later. It was a last-ditch effort to help Zhejiang University save some face, and it also proved her talent and gift.

However, Liu Shengnan’s halo as a pop queen is too dazzling, and her musical talent is equally amazing, so everyone unconsciously ignores her talent in literature.

Liu Shengnan whispered to Qin Xuehong, Qin Xuerong whispered: "What if I figure it out?"

Sisters Qin Xuehong and Qin Xuerong looked at Liu Shengnan at the same time.

Qin Xuehong whispered: "Then what do you want?"

Liu Shengnan and Qin Xuehong looked at each other and could see something in each other's eyes, but they both kept it a secret and no one said it out loud.

Liu Shengnan said calmly: "Let's talk about it later. I have some ideas, but they are not really completed yet."

Sisters Qin Xuehong and Qin Xuerong both looked at Liu Shengnan with a little admiration.

They truly admire Liu Shengnan's talent and background.

Who is most like Wang Qian? They also think it is Liu Shengnan.

only……

Liu Shengnan is really too low-key and introverted in normal times.

To the point that people who don’t really know her don’t know how powerful she is!

Otherwise, she would have already been a super star.

Such a woman.

Even the sisters Qin Xuehong and Qin Xuerong admired him from the bottom of their hearts.

The applause gradually died down.

Guo Zhuangzhuang also took this opportunity to turn around and return to his seat.

Wang Qian looked at Guo Zhuangzhuang's back and said softly, "Mr. Guo, since you can come up with the two first couplets just now, it shows that you are really accomplished in this art. I think you should be able to come up with it."

Guo Zhuangzhuang smiled and waved to Wang Qian, then sat steadily in his seat without saying a word, neither denying nor confirming!

Tang Hepeng said softly: "Xiao Guo, if you can come up with it, then ask for a piece of calligraphy by Wang Qian to give to the principal, then your business will be done."

Tang Hepeng felt that it was a good idea to exchange a piece of Wang Qian's calligraphy for a classroom position.

Guo Zhuangzhuang nodded: "I am trying my best to think, but the time is too short, and the atmosphere here doesn't allow me to think quietly."

Lu Chunhu: "It's okay. If you can think of it, think of it. If you can't, forget it. Don't force it."

Guo Zhuangzhuang took out his mobile phone and took a look at it, then quickly and unnoticeably wrote the first line of the couplet and sent it to his two screenwriter friends who were good at couplets, asking them to help think of it.

…

Later, Li Qingyao said to Yu Jingruo with a little excitement: "Jingruo, do me a favor!"

Yu Jingruo answered directly: "I can't help, I can't think of it!"

Li Qingyao: "Then ask someone to help you. You know that the people I know are all from the entertainment industry. They definitely can't think of this second line. Aren't you studying at Zhejiang University? Please help me find someone who can do me a favor. I owe you a favor!"

Yu Jingruo: "You want Wang Qian's calligraphy?"

Li Qingyao answered seriously: "I really want it, but unfortunately I didn't get it the last few times."

Thinking about those opportunities that slipped away from her made her feel regretful. If she had another chance, she would directly ask for 10 million yuan. She had more money than she could spend anyway. But if she couldn't collect a piece of Wang Qian's calligraphy, she would regret it for the rest of her life!

Yu Jingruo frowned: "I can ask for help, but I don't think they can do it. I know a few doctoral students and professors who may be able to help, but their level may not be enough. Of course, the most important thing is that time is too tight..."

Li Qingyao said in a carefree manner: "It's okay, just help. Whether it will work out in the end depends on fate."

Yu Jingruo nodded: "Okay, I'll send them a message and ask!"

As he spoke, Yu Jingruo sent this first line of the couplet to several professors of the Chinese Department and several doctoral students whom he met during classes at Zhejiang University.

Let them help think...

But.

Several people on the other side replied: "Professor Tang and Professor Lu also asked them to help think about it..."

All right!

Yu Jingruo looked at Li Qingyao with a hint of helplessness: "I'm sorry, they agreed to Professor Tang and Professor Lu's request for help, but it was too late for me to speak, and they can't help."

Li Qingyao's expression darkened, then she smiled and said, "It's okay, maybe this is my fate. The most precious treasure is right next to me, but I haven't discovered it for eight years. This is my retribution!"

Yu Jingruo remained silent, feeling rather depressed.

Although she appears cold on the outside, she is actually very compassionate and emotional.

Otherwise, she wouldn't be so close to Li Qingyao.

After all, they were rivals in love back then.

However, Yu Jingruo really couldn't help, so he said softly: "Let's find another opportunity later! Or, you can try to buy it at a high price."

Li Qingyao nodded slightly, remained silent, and looked at Wang Qian on the podium.

…

Ru Ke quickly chatted on the phone for a while, then looked up at the podium and listened carefully to Wang Qian's lecture.

Yang Zixuan asked curiously, "Ru Ke, is it done?"

Ru Ke nodded and said calmly, "Well, I asked a few uncles I know to help me think about it, and they said they would help. However, I am embarrassed to mention the time limit, so it depends on whether they can help me figure it out in a short time."

Yan Ru: "Hey, Professor Wang's calligraphy, this is my most coveted collection. Do you know how wicked that person is? He directly asked for 10 million yuan and didn't bargain. Take it or not! I can't afford it..."

Xiong Jia: "This is why there are so few and so precious. In the entire calligraphy and painting trading market, there are only one or two works of Professor Wang in circulation."

Ru Ke: "Don't talk about that. Whether you can get it depends on fate. Just concentrate on the class! Listening to Professor Wang's class is also good for our creation. Writing lyrics still requires some literary background."

After hearing this, several people nodded and stared at Wang Qian on the podium, listening to his lecture attentively.

Wang Qian’s lecture officially began.

same.

Wang Qian started by talking about his own works.

I analyzed the two poems about plum blossoms written by Xiao Dongmei and the Qingping Diao written by Yu Jingruo word by word, and analyzed everything they represented thoroughly.

Although the vast majority of the people attending the lectures were college students, teachers and professors, even graduate students and doctoral students, as well as people from the literary world, everyone was able to understand the three works on their own without Wang Qian's explanation.

but……

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The explanation by Wang Qian, the original author, made everyone feel quite rewarding. It was also the most authoritative and did not give others the opportunity to over-interpret.

Then.

Wang Qian began to talk about two of his previous works, namely Zui Hua Yin and Yi Jian Mei.

But almost everyone at the scene had studied all of Wang Qian's previous works and watched the video of Wang Qian's previous lectures at Zhejiang University, so they basically had a thorough understanding of what he explained. Although Zui Hua Yin and Yi Jian Mei were written after his lectures at Zhejiang University, after such a long time, many people have already studied them thoroughly, and almost all literary critics on the Internet have analyzed these two works.

so.

Many people raised their hands immediately! And most of them were students.

Upon seeing this, Wang Qian stopped lecturing and looked at the students who raised their hands, ignoring the professors and people outside the school who also raised their hands.

After all, I am here to give lectures to students, and interacting with them is the best.

Wang Qian immediately pointed at a boy and said, "Boy, please stand up and speak. What do you want to ask?"

The boy stood up and said loudly without any fear of the situation: "Professor Wang, we actually understand everything you said."

Wang Qian smiled and said, "So? You understand everything, so why are you asking?"

Many people around looked at the boy.

It is obvious that this boy is not a good person either.

The boy said, "I am studying literature and history, and I am also studying history. I heard that Professor Wang has done in-depth research on the history of the Three Kingdoms. Last time, he helped Cao Zhi write a seven-step poem, which was recognized by many people. So, I would like to ask Professor Wang some questions about the Three Kingdoms!"

There was some discussion at the scene.

Obviously!

This question.

This is off topic.

Wang Qian is not a professor of history, nor did he study history.

Ask for expertise in history.

It is obvious that he is looking for trouble.

Su Jiangsheng and Li Huangjiang looked back at the boy at the same time and frowned.

Qin Xuerong said to Xiao Dongmei: "The students in your school are really unfriendly."

Xiao Dongmei nodded: "Indeed, when I was in class, they often asked some irrelevant questions. Some people even asked me about anime characters, which I know nothing about. This boy asked Wang Qian about history, which is not too outrageous!"

Qin Xuehong frowned and said, "But, Wang Qian doesn't know much about history!"

Liu Shengnan said affirmatively: "I dare not say anything about other things, but in terms of the history of the Three Kingdoms, Wang Qian's research is very extraordinary."

Although Liu Shengnan had only met Wang Qian for a few days, they talked about astronomy, geography, music, technology, the past and the future. She was also a knowledgeable person and loved learning and accumulating knowledge, but she was inferior to Wang Qian. Wang Qian also knew a little about everything, but he knew more and more deeply than her.

Wang Qian's voice came out: "Well, of course! Although your question has nothing to do with my class, but in the principle of friendly communication, I allow you to ask! However, it is limited to the history of the Three Kingdoms..."

The boy nodded: "Okay, then I asked?"

Wang Qian still maintained his gentle smile and said affirmatively: "Of course, just ask."

The boy also had a serious expression on his face, and then he asked under everyone's gaze: "I would like to ask Professor Wang, according to some incomplete historical records, we know that Sun Ce and Zhou Yu of the Eastern Wu are relatives, so what is their relationship?"

Many professors and students of literature and history at the scene frowned!

because……

Due to the many wars in history and various destructions in the past hundred years, many historical records of the Three Kingdoms era have been lost. Many records are unclear and lack a lot of key information.

Therefore, it is very difficult to study the history of the Three Kingdoms now.

There are a lot of documents, but there are a lot of gaps, which makes many things incomplete.

Xue Man whispered: "According to the information I found, they may be cousins."

Xue Zhenguo shook his head: "You said it's possible, but that's just your guess. There's no definitive conclusion yet, and there's a serious lack of literature."

Xue Man nodded: "So, this student deliberately made things difficult for Professor Wang."

Xue Zhenguo also nodded: "The students of Shuangxing are indeed not kind..."

Li Huangjiang, Su Jiangsheng and others also turned around and looked at the boy who asked the question again. They wanted to go up and press the boy to sit down and not let him come out to make trouble.

but……

Wang Qian turned around, picked up the chalk and wrote on the blackboard, saying, "According to the information I have, Sun Ce and Zhou Yu are not relatives!"

Wang Qian wrote their names on the blackboard and continued, "But! After they got married, they became relatives."

This time.

Many people at the scene knew what Wang Qian meant.

After marriage, they became relatives, that is, their wives were relatives? So they became relatives because of their wives? Many people looked at Wang Qian, and those who knew the matter frowned slightly, wanting to see what Wang Qian would say.

Wang Qian paused and continued, "To be precise, Zhou Yu married a wife and Sun Ce took a concubine. Who among you knows the two great beauties of the Three Kingdoms, the Qiao sisters?"

The boy who asked the question was a little confused. He said he didn't know, he just knew some information, so he stood up and asked, thinking that he could embarrass Wang Qian and get some attention later. He didn't expect the result to be like this.

Many other people who study this area of ​​history did not react immediately.

Xue Man reacted the fastest and raised her hand immediately!

Wang Qian pointed at Xue Man and said, "Okay, Xue Man, tell me."

Xue Man stood up and nodded. "Well, I'm preparing a paper on the Three Kingdoms recently, so I've studied a lot of incomplete documents about the Three Kingdoms. In a book called Records of the Three Kingdoms, which only had a few scraps left, I saw the names Da Qiao and Xiao Qiao, who were famous beauties during the Three Kingdoms period."

Wang Qian nodded: "According to some information I know, Da Qiao and Xiao Qiao are two sisters who married Sun Ce and Zhou Yu respectively, so they are relatives. What is this relationship? I don't need to explain it, right?"

The boy immediately asked again: "Professor Wang, do you have a specific source for what you said?"

Wang Qian nodded. "Yes, I heard about it from my grandfather when I was a child. He used to be a staff member of a small library in Magic City. Later, the library was destroyed. I won't talk about that special era. He was also imprisoned for a few years. After he was released, he started farming and told me some stories from ancient books."

"In particular, there are several books about the historical records of the Three Kingdoms... Unfortunately, those books have been destroyed. So, I know some historical information about the Three Kingdoms period."

boom……

Many people at the scene stared at Wang Qian with wide eyes.

Wang Qian continued, "The seven-step poem I posted on Weibo last time was not actually written by me. I heard about it from my grandfather when I was a child, and I wrote it down."

Many students and professors majoring in literature and history became excited.

The study of the history of the Three Kingdoms has always been a difficult problem for them.

Because there are too many missing documents.

Xue Man immediately asked: "Then, Professor Wang, did your grandfather tell you the names of the books?"

Wang Qian frowned slightly, seemed to think about it carefully, then shook his head and said, "No, if he had, I would remember it. He told me it as a story..."

Xue Man asked again: "So, Professor Wang, do you remember the stories your grandfather told you about this?"

Wang Qian nodded: "I think I remember them all. After all, I have had a good memory since I was a child, and these stories were something I was very interested in at the time, so I remember them quite clearly."

Xue Zhenguo, Tang Hepeng, Lu Chunhu, Su Jiangsheng and others all looked at Wang Qian with burning eyes!

if……

What Wang Qian said is true.

Then Wang Qian might be able to solve the difficult problem of the history of the Three Kingdoms in the current field of literature and history.

The boy continued to ask: "Then, Professor Wang, I also saw someone say that Sun Quan and Liu Bei are relatives. What kind of relatives are they?"

Wang Qian smiled and said, "So, what you care about is these gossips about the relationships between these characters?"

The boy blushed and felt a little embarrassed.

Wang Qian still answered: "As far as I know. Liu Bei is Sun Quan's brother-in-law. Sun Quan married his sister Sun Shangxiang to Liu Bei. Liu Bei later used this opportunity to escape from Dongwu and return to Shuzhong."

Xue Man did not sit down either, but continued to ask: "Professor Wang, have you ever thought about writing down and publishing the historical information you know about the Three Kingdoms? This can answer many questions about the history of the Three Kingdoms."

Wang Qian smiled and asked, "Aren't you afraid that what I said is false?"

Xue Man was stunned for a moment, then said with certainty: "Don't be afraid, I believe in Professor Wang's character!"

Su Jiangsheng also said loudly: "I also believe in Professor Wang's character."

Many other people applauded to support Wang Qian.

They indeed did not see any signs of deception in Wang Qian and had great faith in his character.

Wang Qian pressed his palms together to stop the applause, and then said, "Actually, I used to have an ideal of becoming a novelist. So, I used to wonder if I could write the stories my grandfather told me as novels? This is a question I have been thinking about and working on."

"Recently, I have sorted out my thoughts. Perhaps, in the next two years, I will write a novel about the history of the Three Kingdoms based on the historical information I know about the Three Kingdoms."

The boy asked: "Professor Wang, why do you want to write a novel? Topics like this about history should be based on facts, right? Why don't you write a professional book?"

Xue Man and others also looked at Wang Qian curiously.

Wang Qian shook his head. “I’m not a professional. I haven’t even attended a university that teaches literature and history. I won’t write a professional book. I’ll just write a novel. This way, if there are some mistakes, people can just laugh it off and don’t take it too seriously. After all, it’s just a novel…”

Xue Zhenguo and others frowned slightly after hearing this. They did not like Wang Qian's sloppy academic attitude.

But……

However, Wang Qian said that he was not an academic.

They didn't know what to say for a moment.

At the same time, many students and ordinary people like it very much.

Compared to boring and rigorous academic books, they naturally prefer reading novels.

Xue Man did the same, and immediately said with a smile: "Well, I am looking forward to Professor Wang's novel about the Three Kingdoms. I hope Professor Wang will not forget this promise. So many people here are witnesses."

Wang Qian also smiled and said, "Of course not, but the time is uncertain..."

Time is uncertain...

Everyone was speechless!

It seemed that everyone was still entangled with Wang Qian on these issues.

Liu Shengnan wanted to help Wang Qian out, so she raised her hand and said, "Professor Wang, I have the second line!"

All right!

really.

The scene suddenly became quiet.

Many people only then remembered.

There is still an unanswered first line of the couplet on the blackboard.

Nearly an hour passed.

No one has come up with it yet.

Everybody almost forgot about this.

Liu Shengnan’s voice.

Everyone suddenly remembered.

Many people looked at Liu Shengnan nervously.

after all……

Many of them had their own ideas about this couplet.

To be precise, they had ideas about Wang Qian's promise.

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