"In that case, let's begin!" the members of the delegation said loudly, their patience wearing thin.
"Alright! Let's begin!" The Emperor waved his hand helplessly, thinking to himself, could things get any worse? Seeing the Fifth Prince's confident expression, he decided to take the gamble!
Tangyuan got up and politely bowed to the visitors. The delegation members returned the bow. One of them stood up and said, "In that case, let's let this child go first, so that no one will say that we are bullying the younger ones. How can we let him decide?"
Seeing that everyone agreed, Tangyuan stood firm and said loudly, "Thank you, gentlemen. Let's have a poetry contest!"
"Have you thought it through?" the man asked again.
"I've made up my mind!"
The emperor then asked, "Can you write poetry?"
Tangyuan answered loudly, "No!"
Everyone was instantly disappointed. If you can't do that, what are you competing in?! Just as everyone was wondering, Tangyuan said again, "But I can recite poems!"
The ministers present shook their heads and muttered among themselves: "Forget it, it's better to admit defeat!" The scene reached a stalemate, and it seemed that even the emperor was about to give up.
Prince Wu stepped forward and said, "Father! Why not give it a try?"
After much hesitation, the Emperor finally spoke, "In that case, let's give it a try!"
Seeing this, the delegation opposite smiled smugly and said, "Alright! We agree. If you defeat any one of us today, it counts as a win, how about that?"
The ministers, upon hearing this, felt it was a good opportunity, but also felt humiliated. They were powerless to change it, and accepting the offer would be dishonorable whether they won or lost. What to do?
After thinking for a moment, Tangyuan said loudly, "No! You all work together. I'll give you three poems, and if you win one, you win."
Everyone was stunned, thinking that this little brat was so arrogant, but also very capable. Some people perked up instantly, but still felt there was no hope. After considering it, the delegation on the other side smiled and said, "Okay! You said it yourself, so don't cry later."
"No way! Who wants to go first!" Tangyuan said with a smile.
"You can go first!"
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