The First Saint Of Literature.

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Summary: In this passage, Xu Xiao Yue composes a Mingzhou-level poem called "Golden Thread Garment" that catches Yang Lin's attention. Yang Lin requests and receives the first draft, planning to copy it for students to recite. He also proposes a marriage between Xu Xiao Yue and his scholarly daughter. Despite the potential benefits, Xu Xiao Yue declines the marriage offer, focusing on his literary pursuits. Li Mo Ting explains the significance of first drafts in nurturing scholarly talent and how obtaining a county-level poetry draft is highly valued.

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