Golden Classics of Chinese Youth Wisdom Stories, Book Three: The Brilliant Couplets Champion

This book features stories such as Mo Xuanqing astonishing a county magistrate with a clever reply; Shang Lu stopping an examination at the river wharf; Gu Xun impressing his father with his quick wit; Shi Chu speaking with eloquence; Yao Lai cleverly answering an imperial censor; Xie Qian earning fame for his witty repartee; Yang Yongxiu displaying his vast learning; Zhang Qian treading the seas to ride a golden turtle; Zhuang Peiyin boldly pursuing advancement; Zhou Yanru unifying the realm; Lun Wenxu making clever couplets while watching a game of chess; Jia An showing his talent with extraordinary words; and Luo Chengxiang holding fast to his lofty ideals despite poverty.