Xu Wenchang is a rare genius. He is versatile and became famous all over the country at a young age. Although genius is enviable, it can also be envied. On one occasion, Xu Wenchang came to Hangzhou West Lake to recite poems and paint, and it happened that the magistrate of Hangzhou was also visiting the lake. The Hangzhou magistrate had long heard about Xu Wenchang's talent, but he was somewhat dissatisfied.
This time, as soon as he got the chance, he learned that Xu Wenchang was writing poems and paintings in Hangzhou, so he deliberately wrote couplets to embarrass Xu Wenchang and threatened to expel him from the city if it was not good. Xu Wenchang as cool as a cucumber, readily promised. . Magistrate took Xu Wenchang to Su Causeway, get carried away, pointed to the pagoda, made a top allied:
At the top of the pagoda, the pen is sharp as a pen, and the pen writes the world.
I heard that, Xu Wenchang didn't speak, but pointed to the ribbon bridge, bowed his hand to the magistrate, and then split his hands equally.
When the magistrate saw Xu Wenchang like this, he thought he was wrong, and he was secretly happy. He took him to the Qiantang River, pointed to Pagoda of Six Harmonies, and then did the first part:
It weighs six towers and is surrounded by seven sides and eight sides.
Who knows Xu Wenchang listened to, or said nothing, but waved to the county magistrate. When the judge saw that Xu Wenchang didn't answer, he got even more carried away. He said, "Mr. Dacai, I have heard his name for a long time. Why is it like bamboo shoots in the mountains today?" Immediately ordered: "Get him out!"
At this time, he smiled confidently: "magistrate's adult, Xu's bottom line has long been correct. Why don't adults understand?"
The county magistrate said angrily, "When did you have a bottom line? Is this unreasonable sophistry and fooling our government? "
Xu Wenchang said slowly, "don't be angry, my Lord. Please consider my gesture carefully. Isn't it the bottom line of the two twin towers? "
It turns out that when Xu Wenchang made the first couplet, he pointed to the ribbon bridge, then pushed it with his hands and moved it up at one stroke, which is the following couplet:
Golden ribbon bridge, the bridge mouth is round, round as a mirror, reflecting Kyushu.
Xu Wenchang turn to the second couplet, satisfied hand, its bottom allied is:
One palm is flat, five fingers are three long and two short.
The magistrate was speechless, but the magistrate gave up on the spot and was ashamed.
Xu Wei once commented on himself modestly: My book is the first, followed by poetry, followed by writing, followed by painting. Actually, not exactly. The most outstanding ability in his life is neither calligraphy nor painting and poetry, but the art of war. He served as Hu Zongxian's aide, helping him capture Xu Hai and seduce Wang Zhi; He fought side by side with Qi Jiguang and expelled the enemy. He is a well-deserved national hero.