Three Caos fighting for a bride? Zhen Ji, I, Cao Zhi, will take her!

"You are so sure that I can't do it, how about we make a bet?"

Cao Zhi looked at Qin Lang and said with a wicked smile.

"bet??"

Seeing Cao Zhi bring up the topic, Qin Lang instinctively turned his gaze towards Cao Pi.

"What the hell, you're looking at me—what are you doing!"

Seeing Qin Lang's obvious actions, Cao Pi couldn't help but curse Qin Lang as a fool in his heart.

If you have to ask me for permission even for this, how can I take advantage of your misfortune later?

Yes, just like Kong Rong.

In Cao Pi's heart, he also thought that Cao Zhi's seven-step poem was a gimmick.

Although it was at the "Qilin Poetry Meeting" a few days ago.

Cao Zhi did write a poem within the time it takes to stick an incense stick.

It can be between writing a poem in one stick of incense and writing a poem in seven steps.

The difference is not even a little bit.

Therefore, Cao Pi told himself affirmatively.

Cao Zhi's so-called seven-step poem was just a way to attract attention.

"Whatever. Since he's courting death, I'm going to take back the insult he just inflicted on me, with interest!"

As soon as he thought of this, a plan against Cao Zhi immediately emerged in Cao Pi's mind.

……

"Yuan Ming (Qin Lang, courtesy name Yuan Ming), since Fourth Brother wants to gamble with you, then play along!"

"My fourth brother has been gifted since he was young. He said he could compose a poem in seven steps, so he definitely can!"

"but--"

Having said this, Cao Pi looked at Cao Zhi and said with a smile:

"Fourth brother, to prevent people from saying you're using your previous poems to pass them off as genuine, and not trusting you can compose a poem in seven steps, how about we find someone to give you a topic on the spot?"

After saying this, Cao Pi looked at Cao Zhi calmly.

It seemed to be saying, "You little brat, I can't cure you!"

"That's right, we need to set the questions on the spot!"

As soon as Cao Pi finished speaking, Qin Lang quickly took over.

"As long as you can compose a poem in seven steps given the topic on the spot, I'll take the bet. I just don't know what the bet is?"

"Simple. If I can't compose a poem in seven steps, I'll kowtow to you and apologize. Similarly, if you can't compose a poem in seven steps, you must kowtow to me and my third brother and apologize!"

Cao Zhi said seriously.

"Kowtow and apologize?"

Qin Lang was stunned when he heard this.

Then a ferocious look appeared on his face.

In his opinion, he was sure to win this bet.

"Fourth brother, a man of honor has spoken his mind..."

"It's hard to chase a horse!"

Before Qin Lang could finish, Cao Zhi said firmly.

"Fourth brother is open-minded!"

Qin Lang shouted, then turned his gaze to Cao Pi.

Cao Zhi also turned his gaze to Cao Cao Pi and said with a smile:

"In that case, please let Second Brother set the questions on the spot!"

"What? You want me to set the question?!"

Cao Pi could hardly believe his ears.

"Why, second brother doesn't want to?"

Cao Zhi pretended to be confused.

"I'm willing. Since Fourth Brother is looking for it himself... then I have to help Fourth Brother!"

Then, under the gaze of everyone, Cao Pi smiled.

"The world is in constant turmoil. Fourth brother, please write a poem on the theme of 'War'!"

After a while, Cao Pi spoke.

"War...are you sure?"

Cao Zhi looked at Cao Pi with a strange expression.

In Cao Zhi's memory.

Whether it is Tang poetry or Song lyrics.

There are so many poems describing war.

There are also quite a few poems that can be passed down through the ages.

At this moment, Cao Zhi saw it.

There is no difference between Cao Pi's questions and free points questions.

"Fourth brother, the proposition that has been stated cannot be changed!"

Qin Lang thought Cao Zhi wanted to change the topic, so he immediately spoke up to stop him.

"If you don't want to change it, then don't change it!"

Seeing that Qin Lang was eager to be slapped in the face, Cao Zhi naturally would not refuse.

So under the gaze of everyone.

Cao Zhi took the first step.

Then, under the gaze of everyone.

Cao Zhi took the second step.

Immediately afterwards, Cao Zhi took the third step.

Everyone: "??"

"Zijian, what are you doing!"

Cao Zhi took three steps but didn't compose a single poem.

Cao Zhang was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan at this moment.

"Don't worry, Third Brother, I know what's going on!"

Cao Zhi smiled at Cao Zhang.

Under the gaze of everyone.

Cao Zhi picked up the wine on the table and drank it all, then said:

"Glow-in-the-dark cup of grape wine."

"Fine grape wine, luminous cup?"

Seeing Cao Zhi take four steps in a row, he actually said this.

Everyone present looked puzzled.

Especially when reciting carefully.

After discovering that this poem has nothing to do with war.

The doubts in everyone's hearts deepened.

As for Cao Pi, he was overjoyed at this moment.

At this moment, he was finally sure.

What Cao Zhi just did was just to attract attention.

Otherwise, why after taking four steps.

But he uttered a line of poetry that had nothing to do with war.

Cao Zhi saw the expressions on everyone's faces.

Especially when seeing Cao Pi’s excited expression.

Cao Zhi couldn't help laughing.

"Laugh now? You'll be crying later!"

After secretly complaining about Cao Pi in my heart.

Cao Zhi immediately took the fifth step.

"If I want to drink, the pipa music will urge me to drink."

Cao Zhi spoke.

"The wine is sweet in the luminescent cup, and the pipa music is urging me to drink!"

Everyone recited it again.

But this time.

The doubts on everyone's faces have been eliminated.

Because they suddenly discovered.

The first two lines of Cao Zhi's poem are describing the scenery.

It describes the scene of soldiers drinking and celebrating in the camp.

What did the soldiers drink to celebrate?

Of course, we drink to celebrate after winning a battle.

Everyone present.

There were many who participated in the war.

At this moment, I am reminded by these two lines of poetry by Cao Zhi.

Everyone seemed to see the scene of themselves drinking and celebrating in the military camp in the past.

As for Cao Pi.

He was just about to laugh at Cao Zhi.

The smile on his face froze at this moment.

He even murmured in a low voice, "Impossible, absolutely impossible..."

"This is the effect we want!"

He saw that everyone was shocked by his two lines of poetry.

Cao Zhi's heart was immediately filled with joy.

Then in everyone's expectation.

Cao Zhi took two steps forward.

Shouted the last two lines of the poem.

"Don't laugh, Lord, who is lying drunk on the battlefield. How many people have fought in ancient times!"

……

"The wine is sweet and the cup is luminescent; the pipa music is urging me to drink.

Don't laugh at me sleeping drunk on the battlefield, for how many men have ever returned from battles in history?

Along with the entire poem, it was read out by Cao Zhi.

The yard was silent at this moment.

Those well-educated people.

They all fell into deep thought.

I was immersed in this literary feast and couldn't extricate myself.

As for those military generals.

He also looked excited at this moment.

Especially when reading these two lines: "Don't laugh at me sleeping drunk on the battlefield, for how many men have ever returned from the battles in history?"

It was as if there was a fire burning in their chests.

"Zijian, well done! This poem really touched my heart. It feels like it was tailor-made for me!"

In the crowd, Cao Ren laughed.

"What do you mean it's tailor-made for you? You're a military commander, how can you be like those scholars and want to leave your name through poetry?"

Behind Cao Ren, Cao Hong joked.

"Zi Lian (Cao Hong, courtesy name Zi Lian) is right. Fame and honor come from the horse. If we, as generals, want to leave our names behind, we naturally have to rely on the sword in our hands. Zi Jian, next time you have inspiration, write a poem for me!"

Xiahou Dun looked at Cao Zhi and smiled.

"Shameless!!"

As soon as Xiahou Jun said this.

All the generals present cast contemptuous glances at him.

As for Cao Zhi.

Naturally, I would not miss the opportunity to make friends with them at this moment.

even though.

These are the generals who just praised Cao Zhi.

They are all Xiahou of Cao and relatives of the Cao family.

They are only loyal to Cao Cao and will not help him in the dispute over the succession.

But it did not prevent Cao Zhi from expressing goodwill to them.

Cao Zhi then laughed and said:

"How about this? In the future, all my uncles and generals, whenever you win on the battlefield, you can come to me. As long as you come, I will write a poem that will satisfy you!"

“It’s a deal!!”

The generals said excitedly.

This time.

It was not only Cao Xiahou who spoke, but other non-royal generals also spoke excitedly.

Including Xu Chu, the silly guy.

The look he gave Cao Zhi at this moment was also filled with passion.

"Forehead……"

Suddenly I was being stared at by so many burning gazes.

Cao Zhi instinctively felt uneasy.

Especially since the people staring at me like this are all men.

Cao Zhi became even more panicked.

Cao Zhi said.

Before I traveled through time, I had only been to Chengdu once, but I’m not really from Chengdu.

……

Through the reactions of the crowd.

Cao Zhi knew that the result was out.

Then he stared at Cao Pi and said with a smile:

"Second brother, can this be considered a poem in seven steps?"

"Of course it counts!" Cao Pi said with a gloomy face.

Although, he really wanted to say no.

But so many eyes are watching.

He couldn't lie with his eyes open.

"Since it takes seven steps to form a poem, then it's time for someone to fulfill their bet!"

Cao Zhi sneered.

As soon as these words came out.

The eyes of everyone in the courtyard.

It fell on Qin Lang in a flash.