286. A Gift to the Empress, a "Love Poem" from Another World (5000 words)_2

The ministers were still feasting and composing poetry, but not for Buddhism, Taoism, or the court, but for their own fame.

The themes of the poetry were not limited to "competing in magic."

Because it was autumn, there were also many poems with "autumn" as the theme, or more broadly, with "life's encounters" as the theme.

"So, today is not only my celebration but also a literary gathering?" Zhao Douan looked puzzled.

He thought to himself, no wonder he hadn't seen many military officers along the way.

Perhaps Xue Shence claimed to have insights into the Sword Dao was false, and avoiding competing in poetry with the literati was true.

No wonder the Empress had told him earlier that tonight there would be literati praising him with their poems... It was probably arranged by the Empress.

The goal was to demonstrate the court's strength to the world and to chase the glory days of the Taizu dynasty... It could be understood as a propaganda tactic.