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Viewing the Waterfall at Mount Lu...

Upon seeing the poem's title, everyone paused slightly.

Look at the title of this poem.

It doesn't seem to be a modern poem.

It's more like... classical Chinese poetry.

Is Jiang Ye's poem "Looking at the Waterfall at Mount Lu" a classical Chinese poem?

……

Thinking of this.

Lu Zhenbang twisted his neck, looking quite interested.

Classical Chinese poetry?

This is Lu Zhenbang's area of ​​expertise.

Lu Zhenbang is a scholar who studies the traditional culture of the Xia Dynasty and is considered the pinnacle in the field of classical culture.

although.

He cannot write the kind of top-tier masterpieces found in ancient history.

However, his appreciation skills are still very strong.

This is normal.

Even some of the great masters of poetry criticism in ancient times might not have been able to write masterpieces like those of Li Bai and Du Fu.

However, this does not prevent others from having outstanding taste.

Lu Zhenbang is such a top-notch connoisseur.

A classical Chinese poem requires attention not only to parallelism but also to tonal patterns.

Of course, the most important thing is the theme and style, the imagery and artistic conception.

If a poem can satisfy all these requirements, then it is a masterpiece that will be passed down through the ages.

……

of course.

Lu Zhenbang did not expect Jiang Ye's "Looking at the Waterfall at Mount Lu" to achieve all of the things he had just mentioned.

However, being able to meet even one of the above criteria is considered exceptional talent.

After all, classical Chinese poetry is too difficult to write.

Writing a masterpiece is even more difficult.

Lu Zhenbang wrote classical-style poems his whole life, but only two or three of them can be considered masterpieces.

Such "masterpieces" are still a far cry from true masterpieces that have stood the test of time.

……

Lu Zhenbang stopped thinking about it and focused on reading Jiang Ye's poem "Looking at the Waterfall at Mount Lu".

As a professor, Jiang Tianhua also has a profound understanding of literary works.

Putting aside everything else, at least he can distinguish between a good and a bad piece of work.

So, he also looked at Jiang Ye's diary with curiosity.

Jiang Tianhua also wanted to see how Jiang Ye would write his poem "Looking at the Waterfall at Mount Lu".

……

Lu Zhenbang glanced at Jiang Ye's poem briefly.

I discovered that this poem is a standard seven-character quatrain.

The entire text is short, only 28 characters.

"It really is classical Chinese poetry. This kid is really bold."

Lu Zhenbang smiled.

Bai Xiaohe and Lu Xiaoyu were also incredibly curious as they looked at the poem.

……

Lu Zhenbang read the first sentence.

I couldn't help but start reading.

"The sun shines on the incense burner, producing purple smoke..."

As soon as he finished reading the first sentence, Lu Zhenbang felt that something was wrong.

This first sentence is written with such grandeur, it's almost ethereal.

Lu Zhenbang believed that the first line of this poem, "Looking at the Waterfall at Mount Lu," must be about the waterfall.

This is a common trick used by beginners.

Since the theme is waterfalls, it would be better to address the topic directly.

Even if Lu Zhenbang were to write it himself, he would emphasize the description of the waterfall in the first sentence.

……

However, Jiang Ye's first line was: "The sun shines on the incense burner, producing purple smoke!"

There is a Incense Burner Peak in Mount Lu.

The scenery is beautiful and the views are outstanding.

This very first sentence exudes an ethereal quality!

When the sunlight shone on Incense Burner Peak, purple smoke actually rose from it.

Of course, this is not real "purple smoke," but just a writing technique.

However, this writing style is very romantic, grand, and ethereal.

Lu Zhenbang could never learn this kind of writing technique even if he studied it his whole life.

This is Jiang Ye.

That's incredible!!

indeed.

This poem, "Looking at the Waterfall at Mount Lu," is a timeless masterpiece by Li Bai.

In the thousands of years of the Xia Dynasty, only one Li Bai has emerged.

You, Lu Zhenbang, can write one-tenth of it.

That's enough to make him famous for all time.

……

After reading the first sentence.

Lu Zhenbang sat up straight, his eyes no longer showing any playfulness, but only solemnity!

Based on just this first line, Lu Zhenbang could label this poem as a "masterpiece".

Even if the rest of the poem is poorly written.

Based on the very first sentence, this is already a masterpiece.

To put it bluntly...

Just this first sentence.

It already surpasses the poems that Lu Zhenbang has written over the past ten years.

……

Thinking about it, Lu Zhenbang couldn't help but grin, feeling somewhat amazed.

Everyone continued watching.

The second sentence is as follows.

Looking afar, the waterfall hangs like a curtain before the river.

This sentence is still explosive! It remains a rare and top-tier sentence.

Although this sentence doesn't contain any obscure words or show off its literary style.

However, this sentence is very grand and magnificent.

Especially the character "挂" (guà).

That's absolutely brilliant!

Everyone has seen waterfalls.

Waterfalls are in a state of flow, a state of rushing.

However, Jiang Ye used the word "hang" instead!

This made the originally rushing waterfall seem to freeze in time, hanging on the cliff face.

Is this a description of a waterfall standing still?

Quite the contrary!

Because the waterfall is so magnificent, with water cascading down in torrents, the originally flowing waterfall now appears to be still due to the powerful flow of water.

and so.

Jiang Ye used the word "hanging" to describe Maekawa, which was absolutely brilliant.

……

Lu Zhenbang was completely stunned.

If this poem can maintain the quality of the first two lines.

They've been deified!

This poem will likely be passed down through the ages.

However, what Lu Zhenbang didn't expect was...

The next two sentences are even more explosive!!

……

[A waterfall plunges three thousand feet]

It seems as if the Milky Way has fallen from the ninth heaven.

! !

"Boom!"

After reading these two sentences.

Lu Zhenbang stood frozen in place.

He remained in a state of extreme shock and bewilderment for a long time.

If the first two lines of this poem are considered to be of superior quality...

Then the last two sentences.

It is a masterpiece that will last for a thousand years.

"A waterfall plunges three thousand feet, as if the Milky Way were falling from the ninth heaven..."

Lu Zhenbang repeated himself to himself again.

He couldn't believe that Jiang Ye's mind could be so imaginative.

Lu Zhenbang couldn't have imagined it either.

Jiang Ye's poems are surprisingly grand and magnificent, and so ethereal.

It even carries a romanticism with an exaggerated style.

……

This poem.

Whether it's meter, parallelism, style, or artistic conception, etc.

Both are impeccable and flawless.

In fact, Lu Zhenbang believes that...

Jiang Ye's poem "Looking at the Waterfall at Mount Lu" can rival the masterpieces that have been passed down through the ages in the Great Xia Dynasty.

It's even comparable to these timeless masterpieces!

……

As he thought about it, Lu Zhenbang felt a tightness in his throat.

Such a masterpiece.

Surprisingly...

It was actually written by a high school student?

Jiang Ye wasn't even an adult when he wrote this poem?!

genius……

At this moment.

Besides "genius," I can't think of any other word to describe Lu Zhenbang.

……

Simultaneously.

A strong sense of inferiority and jealousy rose in Lu Zhenbang's heart.

My inferiority complex stems from the fact that I've been writing poetry for decades, studying classical culture for decades, and even publishing books, giving lectures, and taking on students everywhere.

But in the end, what he wrote couldn't compare to what Jiang Ye, a teenager, wrote casually.

The jealousy stemmed from Lu Zhenbang's lifelong research.

Despite his diligent efforts, he could never write a work as inspired and ethereal as "Viewing the Waterfall at Mount Lu".

……

After a brainstorming session, Lu Zhenbang...

But then I felt relieved.

Writing articles is something like that.

It relies too much on talent.

Some people can compose a poem in seven steps, while others, even after a lifetime of study, can only honestly follow the steps, templates, and formulas to write.

That's the kind of person I am.

Jiang Hao is that kind of person too.

……

The thought that he had shamelessly declared at the press conference in Longdu that he would take Jiang Ye as his last disciple was still fresh in his mind.

Lu Zhenbang almost laughed.

He laughed at himself for overestimating his abilities.

He laughed at himself for being too arrogant.

That's one way to put it.

Jiang Ye could be considered one of the top literary masters in China based solely on this poem.

What qualifications do I have to take Jiang Ye as my disciple?

……

Let's talk about the others.

Others, unlike Lu Zhenbang, could discern the style, artistic conception, and parallelism of the poem.

However, they possess a basic appreciation for literature.

When this poem "Looking at the Waterfall at Mount Lu" was released...

The scene immediately fell silent.

Because this poem is so well written.

Grand and magnificent, yet simple and easy to understand.

Some people even read it once or twice and unconsciously memorized it.

That's what good poetry is all about.

Although they are all simple and common characters, they are easy to pronounce.

……

Lu Xiaoyu looked at the poem, then lowered her head and remained silent, lost in thought.

Bai Xiaohe immediately turned into a little fangirl.

Although she didn't understand anything about parallelism or anything like that.

However, she could also understand that the poem was exceptionally well-written.

At this moment.

Bai Xiaohe recalled the scene from her first interview with Jiang Ye.

Jiang Ye said at the time that she wanted to go home and write poetry.

He was even ridiculed.

But now.

Jiang Ye used his work to give a resounding slap to the faces of netizens who had doubted him, as well as Bai Xiaohe.

Jiang Ye is not only good at writing.

And it's very well written.

……

Let's talk about Jiang Tianhua's family.

As professors, Jiang Tianhua and Li Yan are distinguished teachers, so they naturally have a certain level of appreciation ability.

The two of them stared at the poem "Looking at the Waterfall at Mount Lu" and were momentarily stunned.

They didn't expect it either.

The eldest son who was temporarily neglected by himself.

This unremarkable, taciturn eldest son.

It's amazing that they can write such beautiful poems.

It's incredible that he could write such a timeless masterpiece.

Compared to Jiang Ye's poem "Looking at the Waterfall at Mount Lu," Jiang Hao's modern poetry is simply a pile of crap.

……

Thinking about it.

Jiang Tianhua suddenly felt a little guilty.

My feelings for Jiang Ye...

Isn't this being ignored too much?

That was Jiang Ye's first time visiting Jiangzhou.

I should accompany him to see Mount Lu.

However, in order to appease Jiang Hao.

To make Jiang Hao happy.

The whole family left Jiang Ye alone at home, leaving him to fend for himself on his first day in Jiangzhou.

I wandered around Mount Lu alone.

Li Yan also lowered her head and sobbed softly.

Jiang Hao was the only one who looked at the poem, his face ashen, and remained silent.

……

Let's talk about the live stream.

At this moment.

The live stream chat exploded after seeing this poem!!

The number of people watching the live stream in Jiangzhou has exceeded 150 million.

Among them are literary giants, lovers of classical poetry, and netizens who have been following Jiang Ye's work since his first interview.

Therefore, the comments on the screen are incredibly diverse.

[Holy crap? No... Holy crap?! This, this was written by Jiang Ye? This is insane!]

I've been to Mount Lu several times. The only downside is that it's not very well-known. Every time I go, I'm awestruck; it's truly beautiful. Unfortunately, I'm not very eloquent, and whenever I see such beautiful scenery, I just say "Wow!" and that's it.

I'm stunned. I was there during the live broadcast when Jiang Ye was first interviewed. I thought he was just bragging, but it turns out he really did become the top scorer in the province. He said he was going to write poetry, and I scoffed at that, but he actually did! Is this the complete "Jiahao"? He keeps his word?!

[Everyone, I'm a student majoring in Chinese Language and Literature at Yenching University. Let me put it this way: if you don't study Chinese Language and Literature, reading this poem, "Looking at the Waterfall at Mount Lu," is like a frog at the bottom of a well trying to see the moon. But if you study Chinese Language and Literature and then read this poem, it's like a mayfly seeing the blue sky! Do you know how I felt after reading Jiang Ye's poem? Despair! Endless despair! Because I know that I might never be able to write such lines in my entire life.]

Yes, I've studied classical literature for decades, and this poem is truly impeccable—grand, majestic, and ethereal. A timeless masterpiece.

……

Let's get back to the scene.

At this moment, Bai Xiaohe came to her senses and turned her gaze to Lu Zhenbang.

"Professor Lu, in your professional opinion, what is the quality of Jiang Ye's poem?"

As soon as Bai Xiaohe said this...

Everyone in the room turned their attention to Lu Zhenbang.

The millions of viewers on the live stream fell silent almost simultaneously, all watching Lu Zhenbang intently.

After all, Lu Zhenbang is the pinnacle of modern and classical literature in China.

He is the most qualified person to evaluate this poem.

……

Lu Zhenbang looked up and gave Bai Xiaohe a wry smile.

Everyone thought that Lu Zhenbang was going to analyze Jiang Ye's poem from a very professional perspective.

However, Lu Zhenbang only said a few words.

"I cannot comment."

"It's not arrogance, it's being unqualified."

"Only after reading this poem today did I understand what it means to be a banished immortal."