A Champion Scholar Revered By Sages, And You Call Him A Useless Bookworm?

Summary

In a bustling market near Huang He Tower, scholars were astonished by the emergence of two new Mingfu poems. Amidst attempts to bribe the Dragon Guard, Hua Baguang, to gain entry, he humorously exploited their debts, collecting substantial amounts. Over three thousand scholars paid to enter, driven by the allure of the poetry. Meanwhile, Hua Baguang reported a staggering collection of over eight hundred thousand taels to his superiors. As the scholars admired the poems, they reflected on their beauty and deeper meanings, revealing a blend of joy and sorrow, highlighting the fragility of life and the hidden crises beneath apparent peace.

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