Xie Shu looked around, his expression unchanged.
In modern times, Xie Shu had given speeches on stage at schools many times, with a college often having thousands of people, which was much larger than the current scene.
Xie Shu did not get to the point right away, but started with the tea ceremony.
Tea tasting has always been an indispensable part of any literary gathering, and now in the Painting Tower, it is naturally indispensable.
Xie Shu got straight to the point and said, "Our dynasty has been blessed with kindness and has cultivated virtues and promoted elegance. It is a great event to invite all of you to come here and drink tea together. In recent years, there have been paintings of ice and snow coming out of the wells and beautiful scenery coming in through the windows. I wonder if I will be lucky enough to watch the exquisite selection and wonderful cooking together with you today?"
His words were pleasant and polite, and no one present did not respond.
Although everyone can't wait to get to the point, it would be a pity if they don't taste or compete in tea-drinking in such an elegant place as Huifu Building.
At this time, the people from Huifu Building came forward to serve each person a cup of tea. Of course, there were also prepared tea sets behind Xie Shu, but with so many people present, the tea sets were naturally not enough. The freshly brewed tea was enough for most people, after all, not everyone was a master at making tea.
Of course, some people, after receiving the invitation, were ready to compete in tea drinking. They even brought their usual tea sets and treasured tea balls, wanting to compete with everyone. Xie Shu, as the host, was naturally among them.
Xie Shu did not refuse.
These days, he followed Langjun to learn how to make tea. Although he is still far from Langjun's skill in using live fire to make tea, he has already mastered the general techniques of making tea.
This time, Langjun had specifically reminded him that the secret of tea competition, in addition to competing in color and float, is also to compete in taste and aroma. Color refers to the color of the tea soup, among which pure white is the best, followed by blue-white, and the rest are grayish white, gold, etc. And float refers to the tea foam, it is best if the mist from the tea can stay around the tea cup for a long time. As for taste and aroma, it is actually related to the quality of tea that Langjun mentioned before, so Xie Shu does not need to worry about this.
Seeing others start, Xie Shu also calmly took out the tea set and started ordering tea.
Soon, everyone's attention was drawn to him.
Xie Shu was seen half-sitting and ordering tea like the others, but he was tall and slender, with a cheerful demeanor and an handsome figure, like the bright moon in the dark night or the gentle wind blowing through the pine forest, solemn and different from the others.
At this time, everyone looked at his hand movements again, and saw that he looked calm and composed. He was neither hurried nor slow. He first ground the tea leaves, then prepared the tea paste like melting glue, and finally made the tea.
When he whisked, his hands were light and his whisks were heavy, his fingers circling his wrists, his movements were graceful, making it hard to look away, not wanting to miss even a tiny bit. After a moment, white mist surged above the teacup in his hand, overflowing the cup and swirling around without moving.
Seeing this scene, everyone couldn't help but widen their eyes. They didn't expect Xie Shu to be able to keep the tea foam floating for such a long time. When the mist dissipated, they saw that the color of the tea in Xie Shu's hand had become bright, and it was the most superior pure white color.
Once this result came out, the others who were competing with him found it difficult to concentrate any longer. Some even finished hastily and wanted to come over to communicate with him.
But in fact, Xie Shu was not that knowledgeable about the tea ceremony. His success this time was entirely due to Langjun's teaching over the past few days. Langjun should be the real capable person.
Xie Shu did not hide anything and said directly: "In the tea ceremony, I only know a little bit. My wife can control the fire and divide the tea. I am far from being able to do it."
Everyone was surprised to hear this. Although they felt that Xie Shu was too modest, when they thought that Master Yu actually knew how to divide tea, they were instantly amazed and felt an indescribable complexity in their hearts.
I don't know when some rumors started circulating in Jinling, saying that the young master Yu was ruthless and shrewd, and that Xie Shu would have a good life as a son-in-law of the Yu family. Therefore, although Xie Shu and Yu Chuxi had been married for three years, it was said that they were not in harmony.
But later, it was seen that Xie Shu and Yu Chuxi were indeed in love, and the young master Yu was extremely beautiful. Since then, various rumors about the relationship between the two have been mixed together, and it is hard to tell which is true and which is false. However, in the eyes of most people, nothing in this world can be perfect.
Xie Shu is now Jiang Hong's last disciple, but he is also the son-in-law of a merchant. Wouldn't there be any rift between him and Yu Chuxi because of this?
But now it seems that this young master Yu is not only talented and handsome, but also has such a romantic and elegant taste. How could such a good thing in the world happen to Xie Shu?
However, when everyone took another look at Xie Shu's appearance and demeanor, they had to admit that he was incredible.
After this little episode, as the tea tasting livened up the atmosphere and brought everyone closer together, it was time to get down to business.
Xie Shu's eyes were calm, and he spoke in a clear voice: "Now the imperial examination is flourishing all over the country, and people are selected through examinations, and the importance of making rules is beginning to increase. Everyone is more concerned about the matter, and usually thinks carefully, but the way of making rules is related to the general trend. If we work in isolation, our ideas will be clumsy. I have an idea. It is better to hold a lecture to make it easier."
Xie Shu came up with this idea after careful consideration.
So far, both literary and poetry gatherings in this era have been very casual, and rarely have the imperial examination as their theme.
In Xie Shu's view, the imperial examination is the real need of these people.
The road to imperial examinations is extremely difficult, and the most frightening thing is studying alone without friends.
If someone can ask the same question to a classmate, then there will naturally be a sense of connection.
Although Jiang Hong only made Xie Shu famous in Jinling, Xie Shu believed that he could do better. These Jinling students were his fellow townsmen. They might be scattered everywhere in the future, or they might be in the same hall. They were a force that could not be ignored.
As for the art of teaching and imperial examinations, that was the only thing Xie Shu could show off.
Previously, Xie Shu learned from his teacher that official schools in various places were not enthusiastic about the imperial examinations. This was not only due to the information asymmetry and lag in the imperial examination system in various places, but also because official schools paid more attention to academic research and emphasized physical and mental cultivation.
Therefore, although there are still many students who pass the provincial examinations every year after graduating from official schools, it is difficult for them to take part in the metropolitan examinations in the capital. Therefore, most of those who can serve as officials in the capital are still children of aristocratic families. Even if children from other places pass the examinations, it is difficult for them to enter the palace examinations and they can only serve as officials in local areas.
Xie Shu felt a little sad about this situation, but this was not something that could not be changed.
Giving lectures at literary gatherings is the first step.
Of course, Xie Shu didn't think that this would affect him. Just like preparing for the college entrance examination, everyone would do tutoring materials, but no one's scores were the same. This was related to a person's diligence and talent.
Lectures himself also help him sort out the knowledge he has learned from his teachers, discuss with others and deepen his understanding.
Hearing Xie Shu's words, he really wanted to explain the way of the imperial examination. The people present were excited but also half-believing and half-doubting.
However, Xie Shu's words really touched everyone's heart. This path of imperial examinations is really difficult. Usually, I study on my own, but I am worried that I will go astray. I discuss with friends, but one or two friends are far from enough. It would be wonderful if I could learn from people of the same path at this literary meeting where the main purpose is to prepare for the exam.
Xie Shu smiled slightly, and then said: "Well, let me start with this poem. If there are any shortcomings, I hope you can correct me."
Everyone's eyes suddenly became heated when they heard this. Xie Shu was already famous for his poetry, so how could his poem be bad?
These days, Xie Shu learned not only how to write fu from his teacher, but also how to write poetry. There are similarities between poetry and fu, and poetry also needs to follow rhythm and style. Compared with fu, the rhythm of poetry is a little stricter, but the content is simpler.
Generally speaking, five-character and six-rhyme poems are the main focus, and the review focuses on rhythm, parallelism, and word usage. The first is a hard requirement, and any violation will be pointed out first. If the latter two are wrong, the score will be lowered.
Xie Shu sorted out relevant memories and explained some rules and techniques of writing commissioned poems.
After he finished speaking, everyone was still not satisfied and wanted to hear him talk more, but everyone knew their limits and could not force him, so they could only sigh with regret in their hearts.
Next, Xie Shu answered everyone's questions and confusions about what he had just explained. With Xie Shu's start, other talented people came forward one after another to give their speeches.
The atmosphere of this literary gathering became unprecedentedly lively towards the end. Everyone discussed with each other and often asked Xie Shu for his opinion. Xie Shu sat on the stage and had almost no free time.
As the sun set and the literary gathering came to an end, many people were reluctant to leave and were whispering about something.
At this time, a straightforward student suddenly said to Xie Shu: "Brother Xie, this literary gathering has really helped us a lot. It would be great if it could be held again in the future... Of course, we will never take advantage of Brother Xie and are willing to contribute funds as expenses."
As soon as he finished speaking, many people echoed him, looking forward to when Xie Shu would hold a few more shows. Money was not a problem.
Such a scene was indeed what Xie Shu had hoped to achieve before.
But facing these enthusiastic gazes, Xie Shu did not answer immediately, because at this time, Xie Shu also noticed the contradictory expressions of Zhang Enshi and Xu Shengkai.
Zhang Enshi and Xu Shengkai are from poor families, and such expenses are difficult for them to afford. Xie Shu cannot ignore this and make such a hasty decision.
Moreover, Xie Shu hoped that one day in the future, this way of teaching would not only be accessible to students in Jinling, but also to ordinary people without any barriers.
But this would be very difficult, and the expense would not be small. Xie Shu certainly could not ask Langjun to provide funds to help them. It is better to teach a man to fish than to give him a fish. He had to think of a foolproof plan.
Therefore, Xie Shu did not agree directly, but replied: "Thank you for your approval. I do have a rough idea. We all share the same ideals and respect teachers and make friends. Why not set up a literary club and gather once a month for those who are interested in cultivation. It can be a place for learning and a door to fame... However, the affairs of the literary club concern everyone, and the details still need to be thought out..."
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone applauded. If it was held once a month, then they wouldn't have to worry about it, so they all spoke at once and gave Xie Shu some advice.
Xie Shu did not give a definite answer in the end, but just said that he would reply to everyone soon.
Everyone then left satisfied.
When everyone left the Painting Building, they were still reluctant to leave. At this time, many people couldn't help but look back at the place where the literary gathering had just taken place. Suddenly, they all had the same thought in their minds: this is a day worth remembering...
Xie Shu was thinking about this matter all the way back. Since he wanted to start a literary club, it would not be as simple as today. He would need a lot of effort in the future.
By the time the carriage stopped, the sky had darkened.
Xie Shu saw the figure of his lover from afar. He was standing on the steps of the attic waiting for him. His skin was whiter than snow and he was bright and beautiful. Xie Shu walked towards him.
Yu Chuxi heard the noise and looked up.
Xie Shu looked straight at me, his eyes were as clear as ever, but there was a gleam of light in them that made people's hearts flutter.
Behind him, the brilliant rays of light broke through the clouds and fell, slowly gathering on his shoulders, filling the sky with a golden glow that shone brightly.
In the end, Xie Shu walked faster and faster until she was only a few steps away from her lover. Xie Shu smiled and strode forward, lifting her lover high into a hug.
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