Chu Fan sat back on the dragon chair and fiddled with the Desert Eagle pistol in his hand. He thought to himself that he had already planned to die on the battlefield. Was the weapon given to him by the system too useless?
At this moment, when Liu Wenshan, the talented literary giant, stepped onto the stage, the originally noisy crowd below immediately became silent.
Liu Wenshan's literary talent was well-known. Not only was he a brilliant writer, but he was also known for his fearlessness and outspokenness. He never associated with officials, maintaining an independent character and aloof demeanor, a virtue worthy of emulation by monarchs of various countries.
However, what was unexpected was that Liu Wenshan would actually show up to support the opening of a villa of the Wei royal family. This behavior undoubtedly shocked everyone present.
People couldn't help but wonder what kind of tactics had persuaded the usually aloof Liu Wenshan to make an exception and stand up for the Wei royal family. They speculated about what tactics the Wei emperor had employed to persuade Liu Wenshan, a leading figure in the literary world, to condescend and participate in this celebration.
After Liu Wenshan climbed onto the platform, he did not directly introduce the unique features of the Royal Yuya Villa, but chose to recite "Preface to the Pavilion of Prince Teng" written by Chu Fan.
At first, the audience was confused by what Liu Wenshan was reciting, looking at each other in bewilderment. But as time went on, those with a certain level of cultural literacy were gradually attracted by the literary charm of this work and began to appreciate its profound literary flavor.
Liu Wenshan's recitation moved everyone present, and they couldn't help but admire his profound literary attainments. At this moment, the representatives of the aristocratic families and sects also began to slowly understand why Chu Yuanwu was willing to serve as a prince for a younger generation in his family.
Because once this "Preface to the Pavilion of Prince Teng" spreads throughout the entire continent, Prince Teng's reputation will resound throughout the literary world and become a topic of discussion among all literati and poets.
By then, the prestige of the Wei royal family would undoubtedly rise. With the world-famous "Preface to the Pavilion of Prince Teng" as a cultural symbol, the Wei Kingdom would become a sacred place in the hearts of scholars and literati, attracting countless talented men and beautiful women to come and pay homage.
As time goes by, the cultural heritage of Wei will become more profound, and the prestige of its imperial court will further increase. The Wei imperial court will then be able to attract and recruit more talented and distinguished family members, and the addition of these talents will undoubtedly make the imperial court more powerful and more stable.
However, when Liu Wenshan finished reciting and revealed the true author of this parallel prose, both the clan forces of Wei State and the noble families or clan forces from other countries were filled with disbelief.
They could not accept the fact that a masterpiece that could be passed down through the ages and move people's hearts was actually written by an emperor who had long been despised and called a waste.
This feeling of shock and suspicion spread among the crowd, and their perception and evaluation of the current Emperor Wei was completely overturned in an instant.
The previously overlooked emperor now became the focus of everyone's attention because of his "Preface to the Pavilion of Prince Teng." His name and work would be recorded in history, becoming a legend passed down through generations. And the State of Wei would also become famous throughout the world because of this emperor's talent, becoming a symbol of cultural prosperity.
Julu Academy, a prestigious institution on the Shengwu Continent, attracted numerous Confucian scholars. Some members of the Julu Academy were present for the enthronement ceremony, as the Wei Kingdom's recruitment of palace maids was a major event. As a leading Confucian school, Julu Academy naturally did not miss this opportunity to showcase its influence.
In this world, Confucianism is widely considered the foundation of state governance and national security. However, the spread of Confucianism is not limited to Julu Academy alone; academies across the country have also cultivated numerous talented Confucian elites.
To ensure that the students trained by Julu Academy would be recognized by the royal families of various countries, the academy had to establish good relations with the royal families of various countries. Otherwise, even if the students had profound attainments in Confucianism, they would find it difficult to find a stage to display their talents.
In a sense, Confucianists held a tolerant attitude toward the rulers of the country. They believed that as long as Confucianism could be widely spread and benefit the people through practice, they would support it. In other words, as long as Confucian scholars were guaranteed the opportunity to hold official positions, then whoever was in power would not be a problem for them.
After listening to Liu Wenshan's soulful recitation of "Preface to the Pavilion of Prince Teng," the Confucian scholars at Julu Academy were all astonished. They had to admit that the writer of this parallel prose had truly exceptional literary talent, surpassing even the talents of many senior scholars at the academy.
This discovery was incredible to them, as Julu Academy had always prided itself on being the orthodox seat of Confucianism, its academic status and authority unquestionable. However, the discovery of a parallel prose piece written by a secular emperor, with such high literary attainments, was undoubtedly a challenge to their academic authority.
Despite this, the Confucian scholars of Julu Academy were not without wisdom. They clearly realized that if they openly questioned the talent of the Wei emperor at this time, it would not only make the academy appear narrow-minded and unable to accept excellent culture from the outside world, but would also cause dissatisfaction from the Wei imperial court.
They understood that the Wei imperial court's support for Julu Academy was crucial to maintaining its status and influence. If they offended the court, the consequences would be disastrous. Not only would the students struggle to secure official positions in Wei, but they themselves might also face the dilemma of being unable to leave the state.
Liu Wenshan didn't offer much explanation for this piece of parallel prose; after all, anyone with a basic understanding of literature would appreciate its subtlety. True talent needs no further explanation; the work itself speaks for itself.
Liu Wenshan continued to stand on the stage with a calm demeanor. Then, he slowly took out a piece of new rice paper meticulously crafted by the Ministry of Industry and unfolded it so that everyone present could clearly see it.
Liu Wenshan began to speak, "Our Wei Kingdom's Majesty has always cherished a deep concern for the scholars of the world. He is well aware that the amount of paper consumed by scholars when writing books is enormous, which is undoubtedly a heavy burden for many students from humble backgrounds.
Therefore, His Majesty has specially ordered the Ministry of Works to produce this new type of Xuan paper, which is light, thin, tough, and inexpensive, in order to reduce the financial burden on students.
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