Zhang Yang nodded in agreement, and sat down with the prince to watch the group of craftsmen working in front of him.

Take a closer look at the people in the Ministry of Works repairing houses. There is one person directing the work, while the others are doing their own work.

"The incident in the Red Mansion caused such a big disturbance, I'm worried that you will be implicated." Li Chengqian said in a low voice, and then continued to watch a group of people from the Ministry of Works busy at work.

"The Red Mansion was not originally written by me, but by my teacher at that time. Before he died, he said that he hoped more people would see his works. He didn't have the ability before, but now he finally has some wealth, so I will share the contents of this book.

Write it down and print it out.”

Li Chengqian patted him on the shoulder, "It turns out that you are the teacher's last words that made you do this. No wonder you made the price of the book Red Mansions so cheap. I think you want more people to see it."

"It's a pity that my teacher has been buried." Zhang Yang said with emotion, "and my new teacher Zou Guogong, he will also be buried soon."

Li Chengqian nodded and said, "Do you need me to do anything?"

Zhang Yang thought about it, "When the Red Mansion was not printed, I always felt that I had not fulfilled his last wish and was too embarrassed to erect a monument for him. Now I hope that His Highness the Prince will join me in erecting a monument for the teacher."

Li Chengqian immediately called two more craftsmen from the Ministry of Industry to work.

"Where will the monument be erected?"

"Outside the city." Zhang Yang put his hands in his hands, his expression unchanged.

Sitting on the prince's carriage, we left the palace all the way from Xuanwu Gate. Xuanwu Gate still seemed deserted and had a cold feeling.

"I feel a little scared every time I pass by here."

"Your Highness, I'm not afraid, I'm just sighing in my heart." Zhang Yang said with a smile.

Two people from the Ministry of Industry carried a stick with a stone tablet tied under it. They held the stone tablet with one hand and looked at the stick with the other as they trotted behind the driver.

The prince's car stopped three miles north of Chang'an.

A newly promoted young master of the Crown Prince has only been on duty in the East Palace for a long time. It is such an honor to be able to drive with His Highness the Crown Prince so soon.

Zhang Yang walked a few steps and found a high slope, "It's right here."

Li Chengqian also looked around, "This place is quite deserted. Is it really suitable?"

Zhang Yang coughed hard and said without changing his expression: "He is a very casual person, he is not so particular."

"Just erect a monument?"

"Just erect a monument. His family has been dead for so many years, and his clothes and clothes can't be found."

"That's okay." Li Chengqian was moved, "Your teacher is Gu's teacher, and Gu should not be looked down upon."

The people from the Ministry of Industry finally followed up carrying the stone tablet.

Li Chengqian pointed to this high slope: "Let's erect a monument here."

The two craftsmen from the Ministry of Industry took a breath and took out their chisels to carve words on the stone tablet. "May I ask Your Highness, what words should be engraved on the stone tablet?"

Li Chengqian said doubtfully: "Dare you ask me the name of your respected master?"

Zhang Yang said melancholy: "I don't know his name either. I only know that he is called Qinling Old Man, and he is engraved with the four characters Qinling Old Man."

Hearing this, Li Chengqian straightened his clothes and his expression became serious, "Then I will engrave the four characters "old man of Qinling" on his face.

The two craftsmen were also working hard and started busy before even taking a moment to rest.

Li Chengqian asked in a low voice: "Can you tell me what kind of person he is?"

"He usually talks very little and teaches students in accordance with their aptitude. When he teaches and educates people, he doesn't care about his family background or status. He teaches without distinction. I am not very talented and am relatively stupid, but he is also willing to teach me patiently."

"It's a pity that such a master passed away so early."

After the stone tablet was erected, Zhang Yang fell to his knees on the ground and burst into tears.

Li Chengqian cried so much that his heart palpitated.

"Teacher, student, I'm sorry for you..."

Zhang Yang cried louder and louder.

The people around me were moved and cried so heart-wrenchingly that this old man from Qinling must be such a good person.

Li Chengqian consoled him: "Everyone has been dead for many years..."

"It's hard to repay a teacher's kindness! Teacher..."

Zhang Yang started howling again.

"..."

After half the stick of incense had passed, Zhang Yang stopped crying and said, "Your Highness, let's go back."

Li Chengqian nodded blankly.

On the way back to the palace, Li Chengqian lamented, "It's a pity that The Red Mansion has become a swan song, and even this swan song has been listed as a banned book."

Zhang Yang collected his emotions and said, "The story the teacher told me is not just the Red Mansion, and the Red Mansion will not be the last song."

"Really? Any other stories?"

"That's also a story about fighting against etiquette."

"I'm looking forward to it."

Stories are the easiest to sing and the easiest to be deeply rooted in people's hearts.

Zhang Yang whispered: "His Royal Highness, do you know why Your Majesty wants to hold the imperial examination?"

Li Chengqian's body swayed as the car drove, "My father opened the imperial examination to recruit officials."

Zhang Yang said again: "Since it is recruiting officials, why don't they need to submit papers to the nine-level Zhongzheng system?"

After hesitating for a long time, Li Chengqian said again: "Gong Zheng said that the legacy of aristocratic families is that the officials in the court have become the mouthpieces of the aristocratic families."

"The imperial examination system was originally intended to restrain aristocratic families. What do you think, His Highness the Crown Prince?"

Li Chengqian nodded when he heard this, "I have also come into contact with some people with the fifth surname. They are also quite knowledgeable and sensible. They are usually very good in etiquette and conversation."

"..."

The carriage staggered back to the Xuanwu Gate. After returning to the palace, Zhang Yang cupped his hands and said, "I will go back first."

Li Chengqian nodded and said: "Don't worry, Teacher Monument Qiangu will also visit from time to time."

Zhang Yang wiped away his tears and said, "Thank you, Your Highness."

Li Shimin had just gone to Wude Hall to meet Li Yuan. As soon as he walked a few steps, a eunuch came to report in a hurry, "Your Majesty, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Master Zhang passed by Xuanwu Gate today."

Stopping, Li Shimin asked in a low voice: "What are they going to do?"

"There is a tombstone erected three miles away from the palace wall to the north of Xuanwu Gate."

"To whom should the monument be erected?"

"It is said to be Master Zhang's teacher." The eunuch bowed and lowered his head, "The stone tablet says that the four old men from Qinling are Master Zhang's teachers, so Master Zhang cried for a long time. He was really sad and it didn't look like a lie.

"

Li Shimin continued to walk towards the Ganlu Hall, "Why does this guy suddenly want to erect a monument?"

This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! The eunuch explained: "It is said that the book Red Mansions was written by Master Zhang. The reason why Red Mansions is published now is to fulfill his teacher's last words, so that he can have the dignity to give it to him.

Erect a monument to your own teacher."

"Old man Qinling?" The more Li Shimin thought about it, the more he felt something was wrong. "Why does this have only one name?"

"It's said that Mr. Zhang himself didn't know his teacher's name. He only had this name. Now he doesn't even have any clothes left. He just erected a stone monument."

"This guy really respects his teachers."

The eunuch agreed: "Your Majesty, it is clear that Mr. Zhang learned from a country boy and finally became civilized."

"What old man from Qinling? Why have I never heard of this person?"

"There are many masters in this world who have never left the mountain."

Li Shimin quickened his pace, "Although there are many hidden masters, how many of them are truly talented and knowledgeable? Most of them are those who deceive the world and steal their fame."

The eunuch hurriedly followed Li Shimin's footsteps.

The story of Zhang Yang erecting a monument and crying for his teacher began to spread among the government and the public. Gradually, the news spread out of the court and became a rumor among the people.

The people of Gaochang brought a lot of grape wine and raisins to Lishan Village.

The person who took over this matter was the girl Li Yue had been taking with him in the village.

The people who sent the grape wine and raisins were also Gaochang warriors. These warriors had marks on their faces that were branded on them when they were slaves.

Just standing in a row, there is a chilling atmosphere.

This was a murderous spirit that had been tempered in life and death for many years. It was brought into the pass by a caravan of more than ten people. It is said that there were hundreds of people waiting outside the pass. Gaochang's soldiers and horses were running rampant in the Western Regions, and no one dared to provoke them easily.

After asking the people in the village to bring out a box of silver, the little girl said: "Here is thirty guan of money. Her Royal Highness the Princess has told you that you should still give me the money that should be given. It is also the result of your labor."

The other party accepted the money without saying anything, left the goods and left with his people.

"Yi'er has become the princess's maid!"

"In the future, Yi'er will serve the princess's consort."
To be continued...