"Just four lines? Is that what you call a poem?"
Liu Biao, Liu Zhang, and others exclaimed in surprise.
The Yuefu poems of the Han Dynasty were characterized by flexible rhyming, the use of parallel couplets, and repetition.
Moreover, the text is quite long.
For example, the poem "The Peacock Flies Southeast" was already very popular in the Eastern Han Dynasty.
Therefore, everyone was naturally very surprised when Liu Wei finished writing only four lines.
"This is utter nonsense, a disgrace to the art of poetry!"
Liu Biao was initially impressed by Liu Wei's four lines, but upon hearing that there were only four lines, he immediately became unconvinced.
Who says that poems and essays cannot be short?
Faced with everyone's doubts, Liu Wei smiled faintly and said, "As long as the artistic conception is clearly expressed, why bother about its length?"
"It's like Liu Jiyu coming to Feifeng Tower to drink and spend the night with beautiful women. Although the time is short, he had a great time!"
"Hahaha!"
Liu Yu, Liu Dai, and the others burst into laughter, and even Liu Hua couldn't help but smile.
She didn't expect Liu Wei to immediately use what he had just learned to make fun of Liu Zhang.
You really know how to bring up the most sensitive topic!
Liu Zhang was furious, his face flushed red, and his finger trembled as he pointed at Liu Wei: "Liu Yunzhong, you...you..."
"Brother Ji Yu, I'm sorry, there's no other way, but this metaphor just came to me so easily and is so apt. I'm sorry to trouble you for now."
Liu Wei chuckled, "However, I do have a method, which was taught to me by a reclusive master, that can greatly improve your situation."
What!
Liu Zhang's eyes immediately lit up: "Liu...Yunzhong, no, King of Yunzhong, is what you said true?"
"Absolutely true, I'm practicing too! And the results are alright!"
Liu Wei smiled slightly, "My five concubines all said it was good!"
"Five of you? No way! King of the Clouds, could you teach me?"
Liu Zhang was overjoyed and immediately put on a fawning face, seemingly forgetting that he was the one who had been constantly mocking Liu Wei.
Five concubines? That's unacceptable! They absolutely have to learn!
Liu Wei frowned slightly when he heard that Liu Wei already had five women.
Emperors, after all, all had three palaces and six courtyards.
The more women Liu Wei has, the stronger he is!
Shou'er will definitely be very happy after she marries into that family.
Besides, Liu Wei just said that those five women were just concubines.
Of course, the empress must come from a noble family; she must be her daughter!
Liu Hua immediately felt relieved and began to feel happy for Fu Shou.
"No problem, anytime is fine."
Upon hearing Liu Zhang's eagerness to learn, Liu Wei smiled.
"Then I will come to Beiman Mountain tomorrow to find the King of Clouds!"
Liu Zhang suddenly realized that Liu Wei was not annoying at all.
"Ahem! We're supposed to be talking about the poetry and prose competition between Jing Sheng and the Emperor's nephew. Where did you go from there?"
Liu Yu quickly changed the subject.
"Master Zong, is there even a need to say that!"
Liu Zhang immediately said, "Uncle Jingsheng's poems are ornate, while the King of Yunzhong's poems are concise and profound. I think the two are equally excellent!"
What a cunning fellow, he manages to offend neither side.
Liu Wei's promise to teach him the method of delaying ejaculation caused Liu Zhang to change his stance immediately.
If it weren't for that, this guy would probably still be mocking Liu Wei!
"In literature, there is no first place; in martial arts, there is no second place. The two are evenly matched."
Liu Dai stepped forward and said, "Now everyone knows that the King of Yunzhong's literary talent is on par with Jing Sheng's!"
To be able to be compared with Liu Biao, one of the Eight Talents of Jiangxia, in terms of literary talent, Liu Wei was already extraordinary.
Liu Biao nodded in agreement: "Indeed, I misjudged you. I did not expect the King of Yunzhong to have such literary talent. My apologies."
"This is indeed a novel form of poetry. I wonder what it is called? Could you please tell me, Your Highness?"
Liu Wei hadn't expected that although Liu Biao was being sarcastic, he still maintained a rigorous academic attitude, so he chuckled and said:
"Uncle Jingsheng, this is a five-character quatrain!"
A five-character quatrain!
Upon hearing this, Liu Biao was immediately startled, and his eyes lit up.
Absolutely brilliant!
Liu Yu, Liu Dai, and Liu Yao carefully examined the text and all sighed deeply.
Liu Hua was satisfied with the results of everyone's comments.
After tonight's banquet, the world will know that Liu Wei, the King of Yunzhong who drove out the Xiongnu and recovered the Hetao region, was not only outstanding in martial arts but also in literary talent. He was even able to compete with Liu Biao, one of the Eight Talents of Jiangxia, in composing poems and essays without being at a disadvantage.
"Based on this one five-character quatrain alone, Liu Yunzhong deserves to be the best in the east!"
Liu Biao was now completely convinced, not to mention the others.
"Then please, Your Highness, take your seat!" Liu Yu chuckled.
Liu Biao was impressed by Liu Wei, and Liu Zhang wanted to learn from Liu Wei. As for Liu Dai and Liu Yao, they had no objections.
Now, Liu Wei's image as a man of both literary and martial talents has been established within the royal family!
"To win first place in the East with just one poem, I'm afraid Uncle Jingsheng isn't entirely convinced!"
However, Liu Wei smiled faintly, "How about this, I'll write another one, firstly so that Uncle Jingsheng can give it a review, and secondly to enhance the reputation of the Imperial Aunt's Flying Phoenix Tower!"
"These two poems will surely make Feifeng Tower famous in Luoyang, attracting distinguished guests and friends from all over the world!"
"Of course, we should also ensure that the Imperial Aunt earns a fortune every day, so as to be worthy of her warm hospitality today!"
Liu Hua emptied out and booked out the entire Feifeng Tower for today's gathering of the royal family.
Although she was rich and capricious, the losses from this one night were not insignificant.
Upon hearing Liu Wei's words, Liu Hua beamed with joy. She hadn't misjudged him! He was actually thinking of her best interests.
"You can write another one? It looks like it should be just as good as the last one!"
Liu Biao and his men were immediately taken aback.
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