Ban Chao was the first to appear. He first fixed the target on the wall facing the entrance of the hall, then turned around and gestured at everyone. Mu Weizhou looked like he was dancing, but also like a god. Then Ban Chao went to the hall and carried a jar of wine. He slapped open the mud-sealed neck and drank all the wine in a short while. Then, he unhurriedly drew his bow and nocked an arrow. With four soft sounds, the four arrows hit the bullseye. Then, he put the bow on his back and mimicked the way he rode a horse. He ran to Wang Chong and Liu Yan, neighing like a horse, and stopped.
The target that Ban Chao had set was at least thirty steps away from where he had shot the arrow. The fact that he could hit the bullseye with four arrows in one go after drinking a jar of wine was enough to show that his archery skills were not bad. When Ban Chao finished shooting, Mu Weizhou wanted to praise him loudly and boost the morale of his team. However, Ban Chao's comical actions made Mu Weizhou and Liu He gasp in amazement. The girls on the other side were amused by Ban Chao and clapped their hands.
When everyone realized that Ban Chao had finished his speech, Wang Chong said expressionlessly,""Courtesy, archery, and defense."
"Why is it three o'clock?" Dou Tao asked. Mu Weizhou was also puzzled. How could it be three points? He clearly looked like he had "shot" one point.
Wang Chong looked at everyone and explained,"The five rites are auspicious, ominous, guest, fair, and good." Ban Chao had performed a full military salute before he shot the arrow. There are five kinds of shooting: white arrow, three-connected arrow, sharp-cut arrow, Xiangchi arrow and well-shaped arrow. Ban Chao's four arrows hit the target consecutively, completing the " Well Instrument " skill. Later on, he would play the role of a rider and learn the neigh of a horse, which would remind people of the skill of riding. Another point. As we said before, it's enough. However, the 'control' skill was too far-fetched, so he could not use it again.”
As soon as Wang Chong finished speaking, Mu Weizhou thought of the word "breathtaking". He didn't expect Ban Chao to perform a complete 'military salute', but he thought he was dancing to the gods. It seemed that it was scary to be uncultured. However, it was hard to convince people to use the word 'charm'. Sure enough, Liu Qingping and the other two also protested. Before Wang Chong could speak, Ban Chao said,"We've agreed beforehand,'for every one, you get a little.' When I learned the neighing of the horse just now, did you think of 'commander'? Then I deserve this. Weren't you guys laughing so happily just now?”He turned around and winked at Wang Chong. Wang Chong smiled and said,""Yes, what we are going to show today is our understanding of the Six Arts, not a competition. However, the method should be as 'exquisite' as possible. Although Ban Chao's method could be considered 'exquisite,' it was not 'exquisite.' He was the first. If the later generations were so vulgar, they would not be able to get some points and would be punished!”When the supervisor said this in a serious manner, the others could not object. Mu Weizhou, who was standing at the side, was happy. He knew that it would be very difficult for their team to lose. A wolf-like opponent was not scary. What was scary was the judge's " Seamless."
It was Wei Luan's turn. She first took the target back and placed it on the wall on one side of the Sunset Smoke Hall. Then, she moved the two small tables to the middle of the Sunset Smoke Hall. After placing the bow, arrows, and brush on one of the tables, she picked up a pipa and suddenly jumped onto one of the small tables. At the same time she jumped onto the small table, the noisy sound of the pipa rang out. Accompanied by the soothing and smooth sound of the pipa, Wei Luan leaned her chest on the table and stuck her head out to look at the target on the opposite wall. She held the pipa above her head with both hands and extended her legs upside down into the air. Then, she bent her legs and picked up the bow and arrow on the ground with her toes. She used her feet to draw the bow and set the arrow. The arrow hit the bullseye. Mu Weizhou was shocked when he saw that she could shape her body like this. He was even more surprised when he saw her hit the target. But at this moment, he did not dare to make a sound, afraid that he would distract Wei Luan and disturb her. Wei Luan had already placed the pipa above her head, but she did not stop playing. She used her feet to put the bow and arrow aside, then picked up the brush on the side again. After soaking it in ink, she began to write on the back of the pipa. When Mu Weizhou saw this, he quickly turned around and saw the word "courtesy" written on it. Everyone in the Sunset Smoke Hall exchanged glances and nodded. When Wei Luan placed the brush back on the table and slowly stood up, the pipa music that echoed in the air stopped abruptly.
At this moment, there was no sound from the Sunset Smoke Hall. It was only when Wei Luan jumped down from the table and walked over to Wang Chong and Liu Yan to bow that everyone woke up from their daze. The clapping sounds mixed with the "wah wah" sounds of praise rang out. Liu Qingping took two steps forward and said to Wei Luan,"Wow, Sister Wei, you're amazing. Why didn't I know about this before? Just how soft is your body?!”Then, he turned to Wang Chong and said,"How about it, Master Wang? How long will it take?"!”
When Liu Qingping asked him the first time, Wang Chong did not react until Liu Qingping asked him again. Wang Chong put down his hands that were almost red from clapping and replied,"Let me think, let me think. There was no need to mention the etiquette. It was written on the back of the pipa. This skill of writing with his feet could be said to be ingenious. Needless to say, it was the first time I heard the verse "Ci Han" of "Guangling San" played with pipa. It was simply wonderful and elegant. Awesome, awesome! And this bending over and shooting backwards…Miss Wei, is your waist alright? If it was Old Wang, he would probably be unable to move at this moment. Ritual, music, archery, three points! Three points!" Everyone burst into laughter when they heard his words.
Liu Qingping also smiled." Master Wang, the competitors will be punished if they don't follow the rules. What if you, the judge, don't follow the rules?"”
"Me? How can I not follow the rules?" Wang Chong asked in surprise.
Liu Qingping took the pipa and said to Wang Chong,""Master Wang, is this 'courtesy'? Or a 'book'?"
Wang Chong slapped his head and said," Ouch! Old Wang deserves to be punished! Old Wang deserves to be punished!" This was a ritual and also a book! Four o'clock, four o'clock!" As he spoke, he turned around and picked up a bowl of chrysanthemum tea, gulping it down. When everyone saw him like this, they laughed again.
Mu Weizhou could only clap his hands and nod his head for a long time. He could not interrupt at all, or perhaps he did not know what to say. He really didn't expect that Wei Luan, who was usually quiet, actually had a hidden skill. Mu Weizhou felt that with Wei Luan's abilities, if she lived two thousand years later, she would definitely be a super big shot. She was much better than Yi or Ying. If he were to become her manager, who knew how much money he would earn? Unfortunately, he was born at the wrong time!
Wang Chong finished drinking the water and said to Wei Luan," Miss Wei, you really can't judge a book by its cover. I've only heard of your skill in playing the pipa upside down. I didn't expect that there was such a skill in the world." Old Wang was impressed, impressed! It's a pity that our rules have already been set. Otherwise, Old Wang would be willing to give you seven points. Four points, four points."
Wei Luan smiled and retreated to the side without saying anything. Then, Wang Chong called Dou Tao to begin the performance.
Dou Tao slowly walked to the side of the zither platform and did a few movements like a dance. Then, she sat down and played while singing. "Yu's five sons, recite the precepts as songs. The first is that the emperor's ancestors have taught that the people can be close to them, but not to them.……”
Mu Weizhou listened to Dou Tao's sweet voice and felt that many birds of a feather were flying in his heart. He felt that it was pleasant to hear. When the second line was sung, Liu Meng ran to the side of the thirteen strings and knocked on Dou Tao's performance. Strangely enough, when Dou Tao played the zither, Mu Weizhou felt that her singing was good, but he felt that there was always some distance between the songs. However, when Liu Meng joined in, the songs immediately became harmonious. Dou Tao seemed to have sensed this change as well. She couldn't help but cast a grateful gaze at Liu Meng, who was sitting in the distance. The two of them exchanged glances and actually complemented each other. As Dou Tao repeated twice," I am the ruler of the people. I am afraid that I will drive six horses like a rotten rope. How can I be disrespectful to the people?”After that, the sound of the zither, the singing, and the pounding of the building stopped. Mu Weizhou was about to cheer when he saw Dou Tao dance gracefully again. Finally, she bowed to Liu He and stopped moving. At this moment, Wang Chong and the others cheered.
Wang Chong had seized the opportunity so well that Mu Weizhou found it strange. Mu Weizhou knew that Wang Chong's feelings for music were not as good as his. At this moment, Dou Tao said to Wang Chong,""Teacher Wang, please judge."
Wang Chong chuckled and pondered for a moment before saying,""I'll have to let Old Wang sort this out. At the beginning, Lady Dou turned Shi Kuang's zither playing ceremony into a dance, and then sang one of the songs of the Five Sons of the Book of History. When Lao Wang thought that Lady Dou would end with the zither playing ceremony, he did not expect that the lady would dance the " King's Watch " of the " Imperial Skills ". Miss Dou's expression should be impromptu, but it was natural. The content of her words was full of righteousness and could be called 'Qiqiao Ya'.”
Mu Weizhou finally understood why Wang Chong did not clap after the song was over. Dou Tao's dancing movements at the beginning were actually the zither playing etiquette passed down by the Great Zither Master Shi Kuang. It seemed that the ancients were really particular. If he had cheered in advance just now, it would have been really rude. Suddenly, Mu Weizhou thought of the rule that forbade people from clapping in advance when listening to Western operas two thousand years later. It turned out that it was a leftover from the game.
Wang Chong continued,"Miss Dou specially used one of the songs of the Five Sons. In Old Wang's opinion, it should be a special one." The Song of the Five Sons had a total of five, and only one of them had the numbers of 'Three Losses' and 'Six Horses'. Miss Dou must be thinking of connecting the Six Arts?”
Dou Tao smiled and nodded. Dou Tao didn't know much about mathematics, so she didn't know if this connection counted.”
"Hiss, Miss Dou, I'm afraid Old Wang won't dare to read your fortune. The number of the six arts should include the number of skills, calculation or changes in the Book of Changes. If it wasn't for the rules that were added after the class break, Old Wang would have been able to read your fortune. However, with the addition of " forced doesn't count ", if Old Wang were to write down your fortune, then there would be someone who would drink more water than Old Wang. Old Wang did not want to drink any more water. Haha, so Old Wang could only give Miss Dou four points: gifts, music, etiquette, and books.”As he spoke, he laughed.
Mu Weizhou listened with his head lowered and nodded repeatedly. He felt that Wang Chong was really like a judge who could see through every detail. He looked up and saw Liu Qingping. She said with a faint smile,""Teacher Wang, if the competitors don't follow the rules, they will be punished. If you, the judge, don't follow the rules, what should we do?”
Wang Chong was stunned when he heard Liu Qingping's words. He remembered that Liu Qingping seemed to have said the exact same thing to him just now, which caused him to drink a big bowl of chrysanthemum tea. Could it be that he had made another mistake this time? Wang Chong chuckled as he thought about it from beginning to end. He then communicated with Liu Yan, but he didn't find any flaws. He said,"Qingping, you can't make Old Wang drunk this time. If Old Wang made any mistakes, he was willing to punish him with another bowl.”Liu Yan also chimed in and said that if there was any mistake, he was willing to be punished as well.
Hearing their words, Liu Qingping, Dou Tao, and Wei Luan covered their mouths and laughed secretly. Then, Liu Qingping said,"Liu Meng, what do you think?"
"Did I say something wrong? Do I have to drink water as punishment?”Liu Meng blinked and asked.
"Of course!" Liu Qingping immediately said fiercely. If they knew they were wrong, they would be punished twice as much!”
Hearing this, Liu He glanced at Mu Weizhou and Ban Chao, then looked at Wang Chong and Liu Yan with an expression of knowing that he had made a mistake but not daring to do so."Master Wang, do you remember Yi Ai?”
When Wang Chong heard this, he said,"Alas, Chang, tall and long." It's so beautiful, so beautiful. Skillful and agile, archery is good. This is the last chapter of Qi Feng in the Book of Songs. Other than what I just said, there are two more. Why is the Crown Prince suddenly asking about this?"
"Master Wang remembers it clearly, but unfortunately, he rarely dabbles in music. Sister Dou Tao's zither song just now used this song. [Yi Ai],[Song of the Five Sons], so you two don't remember the 'shooting' part of Sister Dou.”Liu Meng explained while the three girls snickered. When he finished explaining, they finally laughed out loud.
Wang Chong and Liu Yan looked at each other with a dumbfounded expression."The Crown Prince is talking about Lady Dou's song, and it can make people think of the Yi Ai archer?”
Liu Meng nodded helplessly.
Wang Chong was the most argumentative. At this moment, he wanted to use the excuse that although Dou Tao expressed it, the supervisor could not understand it. Unexpectedly, Liu Qingping said,"Master Wang, you two are missing one of the Six Arts.”Wang Chong knew that his words hit the nail on the head. If he continued to argue, he would be acting shamelessly. Laughing, he picked up two bowls of chrysanthemum tea and handed one to Liu Yan."Your Majesty, it seems that the job of a supervisor is not easy.”As he spoke, he raised his head and shouted,"Of the three of us, there must be a teacher! Of the three of us, there must be a teacher!"
Only now did Mu Weizhou understand that Dou Tao had used the song from the Book of Songs to sing the Song of the Five Sons. Because Wang Chong and Liu Yan were not good at music, they had made a wrong judgment. No wonder when Dou Tao started singing, the song sounded distant. It turned out that Dou Tao had paired it up at the last minute. This was really impossible to guard against. At this moment, he felt that this game was not punishing the participants at all, but supervising the execution. He actually didn't know much about the Six Arts. If it was his turn to be the supervisor later, wouldn't he have to drink a lot? Mu Weizhou suddenly remembered the fusion of songs after Liu Meng joined. He found it strange and asked,"Your Highness, why did I feel that Little Sister Dou's song and tune were more harmonious after I heard you hit the building?”
"Oh?" Liu Meng asked. This big brother also heard it? Big brother, you don't know,"Yi Ai" is a zither song, and zither is mostly suitable for expressing pure and distant content. And the Song of the Five Sons was the lament of the Five Sons when they were sad and regretful. Although this kind of emotion could be expressed by the zither, it was not close. And the sound of the building is sad and agitated, which naturally matches the state of mind of the five children. Therefore, after I add the sound of the building, the inner thoughts of the five children will be more directly reflected. However, Sister Dou's control of the main melody was good. Otherwise, she wouldn't have been able to achieve the effect that we were listening to.”
"Your Highness, you flatter me." Dou Tao hurriedly said. The Crown Prince's attack was just right, adding color to Dou Tao's zither. It was really the finishing touch.”
Mu Weizhou nodded as he listened to the two of them being polite to each other. Liu Qingping saw that Liu Meng still wanted to compliment Dou Tao, so she couldn't help but look at Dou Tao and said seriously,""Mm, it's fine if the two of you are harmonious, but you still want to praise each other. How can we continue to stay here?”After saying that, she couldn't help but laugh. When Dou Tao saw Liu Qingping laughing at her, she suddenly felt embarrassed. Her face turned red as she pulled Liu Qingping's arm and shook it gently. Liu Meng happened to see it and his heart skipped a beat. He forgot to speak.
After the two supervisors finished their tea, Wang Chong rubbed his stomach and smiled."Are the rules of our game unreasonable? Otherwise, why did I drink so much tea?”Everyone burst into laughter. "If that's the case, Miss Dou should remember the 'shooting' point." Wang Chong continued. Now the girls were leading nine to three. Next, he invited the Crown Prince to perform.”
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