Chapter 010: The Talented Scholar Attracts Wealth

Next is the time for exchanging poetry and literature

Two matters are urgent and must be resolved immediately: the first is food, and the second is housing

Tang Yin lay on the table, snoring like thunder, while Qin Kan sat at the writing desk, writing vigorously with great speed

Great, here... yes, here, just put a fingerprint...

Did I just compose a poem?

A talented person is indeed talented, but just a bit foolish

"Fallen petals are not heartless; they transform into spring mud to better protect the flowers." Ah! Brother Tang, your great talent fills me with immense shame, for I greatly admire you!

Qin Kan no longer stands on ceremony with Tang Yin; as long as he is willing, anyone can experience the wonderful feeling of "as if we were old friends" from him

Relying on the few dozen taels of silver obtained through a lottery, he paid twenty taels as a fine to the authorities, and now he has approximately fifteen or sixteen taels left on him; this constitutes all of Qin Kan's wealth

Another great poem, who wrote it? Zheng Banqiao? No! Tang Bohu! Such a magnificent poem, how could a Qing Dynasty queue hairstyle possibly have produced it

Fortunately, Qin Kan holds the identity of a scholar, which has earned him the goodwill of the great talent of the Tang dynasty.

The talented scholar Tang has fallen into a deep intoxication

For a scholar, Tang Yin did not dare to show arrogance; after all, he was also a scholar, and they all belonged to the same class. If he dared to display even a hint of arrogance in front of other scholars, what awaited him would be a deluge of spittle from the scholars of Jiangnan.

Qin Kan stubbornly shook his shoulders, refusing to go no matter what.

Du Yan clearly does not think so; she believes that Qin Kan is very wicked, thoroughly wicked. What is even more outrageous is that such a villain possesses the appearance of a virtuous gentleman, truly a cultured scoundrel hidden among scholars. She is very eager to help the scholars cleanse their ranks.

Establishment, quickly bring the wine!

Arriving alone in this unfamiliar era, with no one to rely on and no branches to lean on, in the days to come, Qin Kan will need to eat, to wear clothes, to have a place to live, and also to marry and have children. All of his life plans hinge on these fifteen or sixteen taels of silver; they are the root of Qin Kan's fate.

Ah? Did I also create this?

This is very good, very good

Qin Kan blinked his eyes, and a signature mischievous smile appeared on his face

Good

Come, Brother Tang, let us drink this cup once more

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Brother Tang, let us drink this cup to the fullest... how about composing another poem afterwards

Ah! Is this not Brother Tang? What a coincidence, what a pleasure to meet you! Qin was pleasantly surprised as he cupped his hands towards Tang Yin, his face filled with the unexpected joy of "Where in life do we not meet again?"

Of course it was you! Qin Kan looked at the dazed Tang Yin for a long time and said: "Brother Tang, ... why are you in tears?"

Brother Tang, how about I take 6 and you take 4

Ah, what a beautiful poem! Who wrote it? Of course, it was Tang Bohu

My foolish younger brother has an idea: why not compile all your excellent works into a book titled "The Poetry Collection of Bo Hu" and sell it to the scholars of Jiangnan, allowing scholars everywhere to benefit from your talent? What do you think?

Had I known that Brother Tang would be so pleasantly surprised to see me, I should have visited last night to share our aspirations in life with each other

Ah? Early in the morning...

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Tang Yin coughed while苦笑ing and clasped his hands in salute

"Dear brother, you are being overly courteous..." Tang Yin hurriedly returned the greeting

The interaction between individuals is a discipline; to put it bluntly, the value of this discipline is not particularly high. As long as one has a thick skin, there are no friends that cannot be made.

Reluctantly forcing himself to finish it, Qin Kan got up and walked towards Mashijie. After searching for a long time on Mashijie, he finally chose an inn to stay in, whether by intention or coincidence, he ended up staying at the same inn as Tang Yin

Of course, it has been done, a timeless masterpiece! "If life were only as it was at first sight, what would cause the autumn wind to mourn the painted fan?" This is truly a great poem!

Tang Yin gazed up at the beam at a forty-five-degree angle, tears silently sliding down his cheeks: "I am unexpectedly moved by the poetry I have composed..."

Brother Tang, you have composed many excellent poems today, each worthy of being called a timeless masterpiece

Whether it was a blatant threat or a roundabout insinuation, Qin Kan steadfastly refused to reveal any schemes he had against the talented scholar Tang. After all, the Ming Dynasty was a society governed by law, and Du Yan did not dare to truly harm or kill him. Thus, she left in frustration, offering a few empty threats in the form of unthreatening glares as a parting gift

From her gaze, Qin Kan suddenly felt that the idea of never interacting with her again until old age might be too simplistic... This woman seemed unwilling to let him go.

The heavily intoxicated Tang Yin was shaken awake by Qin Kan, and Tang Yin, feeling quite impatient, mumbled, "I am drunk and wish to sleep, so please leave me be"

A large ingot of silver coughed in front of him ... . ... It coughed so adorably

Then let us sign an agreement and affix our seals, with the proceeds from the book sales divided equally between us, how does that sound

Tang Yin sighed with a wry smile: "Originally, I had stumbled upon two lines of poetry, but unfortunately, they vanished with a single call from my esteemed younger brother..."

This signifies the beginning of the unfortunate days for the talented scholar Tang.

Qin Kan, who comes from a sales background, is well-versed in this field

After being stunned for a while, Tang Yin finally recognized that this was the strange friend he had met during the lottery draw yesterday

Rubbing his head vigorously, what other fine phrases can be borrowed after the dawn of enlightenment

After a long time

Tang Yin's sickly expression immediately brightened, indicating that Qin Kan's suggestion had struck a chord with him

Qin Kan set up a stall at the edge of the market in the West City of Shaoxing, haphazardly drank a bowl of noodle dumpling soup, and ordered a flatbread. To be honest, it was very unappetizing; there were no chili peppers, no chicken essence, just a pot of noodle soup with a sprinkle of star salt. This was the noodle dumpling.

Qin Kan's eyes sparkled brightly; what he saw was not a talented scholar, but silver

Wait, I will change it right away

Qin Kandu was immediately filled with regret, as if he could see two silver ingots bouncing out of his pocket, leaving without looking back.

My foolish younger brother observes Brother Tang gazing at the spring rain, his energy sinking into the dantian, as if he feels something in his heart. Could it be that Brother Tang has another masterpiece to present to the world

Qin Kan quietly curled his lips

A talented person is indeed a talented person, and one cannot help but admire them. Tang Yin's abilities have been celebrated by later generations for five hundred years, which is certainly not a reputation gained without merit

Cough cough cough ... ...

It is evident that no surprise can be discerned from the face of this talented individual; rather, there is a greater expression of shock.

Regardless of what others may think, Qin Kan has always believed himself to be a kind person

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Haha, good! Let me compose... Three cups of clear white wine, a few heartfelt words. When will I return to my hometown, to share a laugh with her? Brother Qin, what do you think of this poem?

Good ... ...

What exactly is Qin Kan plotting against Tang Yin? This matter is not to be disclosed to outsiders

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Of course, it is spending money

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It can be affirmed that, provided no one provokes him, Qin Kan will not take the initiative to harm others; at most, he might play a small trick, which is harmless.

Qin Kan flipped through the poetry manuscripts one by one, his eyes growing increasingly bright

Brother Tang, how can one compose poetry without wine? This is not scientific

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"Alright... do as you please, do not disturb me while I sleep..." Tang Yin mumbled, feeling quite impatient.

What is the first thing a person should do when they become wealthy

Upon entering Tang Yin's room, Qin Kan saw a large pile of poetry manuscripts and paintings stacked on the modest writing desk, and his eyes sparkled even more brightly.

Standing under the eaves of the inn, gazing dreamily at the entwined strands of rain by the street, the great poet of the Tang Dynasty, immersed in deep breaths to cultivate verses, was startled and caught off guard, coughing until his face turned red

Fifteen or sixteen taels is not a trivial amount; it carries hope

A good poem should possess a certain spirit; perhaps after some reflection, it may return to us. Come, come, Brother Tang, we are like old friends upon our first meeting. Why not go to your room, where we can exchange insights on poetry and literature...

Of course, it was you who did it

Is it ... ... ? '' Tang Yin's eyes were hazy with intoxication

"Clinging firmly to the green mountains without letting go, the roots are originally established within the broken rocks"

Qin Kan enthusiastically stepped forward to pat the back of the talented scholar Tang.

It is quite ordinary, not as good as the piece you just composed

Qin Kan sat by the writing desk, yet he showed no signs of intoxication. He was gazing at the piles of poetry manuscripts and paintings on the desk.

... ... nine pieces, ten pieces, eleven pieces, flying into the flower bushes, all are unseen

Ah? Is this... ... my doing?

It is commonly said that Tang Yin is arrogant due to his talent and has a wild personality. However, his arrogance is contingent upon the audience. Toward officials, famous courtesans, and common people, his arrogance serves as a posture, showcasing his aloofness and uniqueness. His talent and demeanor are the capital that sustains his existence.