latelenovela Chapter 191 Bamboo and Rock
Chapter 191 Bamboo and Rock
Chapter 191 Bamboo and Rock
"Get me paper and pen."
Chen Changfeng waved his hand, and a servant quickly brought over paper and pen. Ye Ru pondered for a moment, then began to write:
Bamboo and Rocks
"Bamboo and rocks? Could it be a poem that uses objects to express one's aspirations?"
Chen Changfeng frowned as he looked at the two large characters, then smiled and said:
"Ye Anshou, bamboo and stone are both symbols of the noble character of scholars. I still remember your poem 'Ode to Limestone' very well. It can be said to be a model of poetry that uses objects to express one's aspirations. If you can't surpass that poem this time, I won't do it."
"Chen Ru is joking. Although I cannot guarantee that this poem can surpass the poem 'Ode to Limestone,' it may be comparable to it."
"Tch, we have also studied the classics. This young scholar, it's not that we servants don't believe you, but how can you boast about your poetry? You'll only humiliate yourself in the end, and it's not a good look for anyone."
A servant sneered.
"Although Chen Ru has not written poetry for a long time, his attainments in poetry are still very high. It would be a bit inappropriate for him to show off his limited skills in front of an expert."
"Yes, Mr. Tongsheng, don't speak so confidently."
"Whether this poem is good or bad is determined by the God of Literature, not by someone as insignificant as you."
The servants who saw Ye Ru lift the Simu Rong Ding laughed at him.
"Quiet, quiet."
Chen Changfeng waved his hand and frowned.
Ignoring everyone's words, Ye Ru picked up his pen and wrote:
"Stay firm on the green hills and not let go, the roots are originally in the broken rocks."
"The first line of this poem presents us with the image of a tall, upright bamboo firmly clinging to the crevices of the green mountain rocks. It can be said that every word is used very well."
Chen Changfeng nodded, a hint of appreciation flashing in his eyes. It was clear that this poem, even if it wasn't quite as good as "Ode to Limestone," was probably not much worse. Ye Ru hadn't exaggerated.
"Yes, the word 'bite' personifies the bamboo. 'Biting' is an active action, a double entendre, making people feel the lush bamboo everywhere in the green mountains, and further expressing the bamboo's fearless spirit in the face of the hardships of nature, its tenacious spirit in fighting against nature. It is truly wonderful."
Left Chancellor Li Baiyuan's brows relaxed, and he carefully savored the poem, feeling somewhat envious. If he had asked Ye Ru for a poem like this earlier, his trip would have been worthwhile.
"Wouldn't it be even better if this poem were incorporated into a painting? The green bamboo can stand proudly on the green mountain, often because it is located at its roots, that is, in the rocks. In the painting, the pillars and rocks should complement each other, each containing the other."
"In this poem, bamboo and rocks form a harmonious whole; without rocks, bamboo cannot stand tall, and without bamboo, mountains cannot be green. These two lines also illustrate a simple yet profound power of the Tao, just as Lao Tzu said: 'A tree that can be embraced grows from a tiny sprout; a nine-story tower rises from a pile of earth; a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.' Only with deep roots can one have great strength."
Wen Lue suddenly remembered something and said it, which made Chen Sijun and the others feel their eyes light up.
They were all great Confucian scholars, and their thoughts were more profound than his, which often gave him more valuable insights.
Ye Ru naturally overheard these words. This poem was originally written by Zheng Banqiao of the Qing Dynasty as an inscription for a painting. While praising the resilience and tenacity of the rock bamboo, the poem also implicitly conveyed the author's strong and unyielding spirit of disregarding common opinions.
Ye Ru then continued writing:
"Still strong despite being struck hard by countless blows, no matter how strong the winds are, from east to west, from north to south."
These few words unleashed tremendous power. Suddenly, the talent energy condensed in the sky and leaped onto the paper. In just a moment, the talent energy burst forth, forming a four-foot-tall structure. At the same time, countless emerald bamboos began to grow in the inner courtyard, transforming the once somewhat monotonous courtyard into one of extreme beauty.
A poem that astounds even the saints.
"This poem seems to have truly surpassed the poem 'Ode to Limestone.' These two lines personify the bamboo, giving it noble character and tenacious will. The green bamboo remains unmoved despite the fierce winds, just like a person who remains steadfast amidst thousands of troops."
"The two words 'ten thousand' vividly depict the resilience and composure of the bamboo, bringing the poem's imagery to life. At this moment, I feel that these bamboos are no longer ordinary bamboos, but rather a kind of willpower. This poem contains the power of the sacred way, yet it is entirely within the verses of a descriptive poem. It is truly a fine poem."
Wen Xiang looked at the surrounding green bamboos, a look of shock on his face, and then said.
Chen Sijun and the others remained rooted to the spot, a sense of scholarly integrity gradually taking shape within them.
"Chen Ru, does this poem meet your standards?"
"This poem uses the tenacity of bamboo to prove that I am upright and incorruptible, with an unyielding spirit. It can be used as a family heirloom to admonish the younger generation of my Chen family."
Chen Changfeng was very excited. He rushed over to Ye Ru and happily put the poem away.
He didn't feel sorry about losing a literary treasure, since he couldn't retrieve the Simu Rong Cauldron himself. However, this poem contained the power of the Holy Path, and if he could comprehend it, he might be able to take another step closer to becoming a half-saint. He knew which was more important.
"Sigh, I'll have to find an opportunity to ask Ye Anshou for a couple of poems another day."
Li Baiyuan and Wen Lue looked at Chen Changfeng with envy and sighed inwardly.
"Let's drop this matter and go back to our meals."
Chen Changfeng addressed the crowd.
"Chen Ru, I am feeling a little unwell and would like to rest for a while. I will not attend this banquet."
Ye Ru felt a little dizzy. The Siku Quanshu (Complete Library of the Four Treasuries) began to vibrate again, and the Simu Rong Ding (a magical bronze vessel) actually entered the former's book palace on its own, which surprised him.
"In that case, Ye Anshou, go back to your room to rest, and we'll continue eating."
After apologizing, Ye Ru hurriedly returned to his room and then looked inside his study. The Simu Rong Ding floated in his study, giving it an ancient and rustic feel.
The three bronze inscriptions in the Siku Quanshu (Complete Library of the Four Treasuries) also revolve around the former.
"If we can decipher these three bronze inscriptions, we might be able to grasp their power. Let's first look in the Siku Quanshu (Complete Library of the Four Treasuries) to see if there are any ancient books about bronze inscriptions."
Ye Ru opened his eyes and muttered to himself. He browsed through the Siku Quanshu (Complete Library of the Four Treasuries) for a while and found some records about Confucianism, Taoism, and bronze inscriptions.
"Bronze inscriptions originated in the Shang Dynasty, and the Zhou Dynasty used bronze and metal as their base materials, hence the name 'bronze inscriptions'..."
After reading the record, Ye Ru couldn't help but take a deep breath. The creator of the Golden Script was unknown, but each character possessed a mysterious power. Obtaining the Fire Golden Script allowed one to temporarily comprehend the power of fire, while mastering the Thunder Golden Script allowed one to draw upon the power of thunder. Each Golden Script representing an element allowed one to control that element.
Among the bronze inscriptions, the most powerful are the Greater Five Elements and the Lesser Five Elements:
Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth; Wind, Rain, Thunder, Lightning, Marsh!