There are three thousand volumes, and the cover is made of silk paper printed with dark patterns, and the five characters "Collection of Poems and Fu of the Emperor" are written in gold powder.
The ones used are not ordinary hemp threads, but fine golden silk threads that are woven into a book.
Yang Qian was dazzled and had to be convinced that the Zheng family in Xingyang was indeed rich.
These three thousand volumes feel like precious collections.
Seeing Yang Qian's expression, Zheng Yuanxun was very proud. He opened the book and revealed the handwritings of famous writers inside.
The handwriting of each poem may be strong and tight, or may be delicate and light;
Either the writing is broken but the meaning is connected, or the rules are rigorous, or the hardness and softness are combined, all of them make people's eyes brighten and they can't put it down.
What's important is that not only the emperor's works are included, but also the praises of the emperor's masterpieces by famous figures in the world are also recorded.
I have to say that the flattering skills are simply the best.
"These were copied by several famous calligraphers. Some of them are masterpieces of the emperor that were purchased from famous calligraphers before."
"Now that it has been compiled into a collection, Brother Yu believes that if His Majesty could see it, he would definitely be very happy."
Yang Qian nodded, with a convinced look on his face: "It is indeed best to leave this matter to you all."
Zheng Shanyuan laughed and said to Chen Tai who was standing aside. "Speaking of which, it would be all thanks to Brother Chen, if not Brother Chen.
It is difficult for us to print such an exquisite collection of "The Emperor's Poems and Fu" in such a short period of time."
A letter came from his father Yang Ning, indicating to Yang Qian and others if they went to Yangzhou.
Then it would be best to first seek advice from Tang Guogong Li Yuan and Gao Shilian, and ask these two to help contribute.
In this case, they must rush to Yangzhou in advance and try to see these two people first.
Several brothers from the Zheng family had indicated that Yang Qian should be the leader, but Yang Qian did not hold back and expressed his opinions.
Zheng Shanyuan's eyes lit up and he immediately followed the path.
"Okay, that's what we'll do, and our group will rush to Yangzhou first.
Another group of people carried their books and headed south along the waterway, so that they could both come and go without any delay."
Yang Qian, Zheng Yuancong, and Zheng Yuanxun were the first to rush to Yangzhou.
Zheng Shanyuan was responsible for leading most of the people and escorting the "Collection of Poems and Fuses of the Emperor" by boat along the canal south to Yangzhou.
Chen Tai was unwilling to leave Xingyang, so he stayed and looked after the printing shop.
Because they were in a hurry, and Yang Qian and Zhili had mounts, the remaining four servants of the Yang family could only rely on their legs.
In the end, Uncle De and others were allowed to take a boat to go south with the large team, while Yang Qian went with Brother Zheng.
Brother Zheng has only ten cavalry servants with him. If he encounters some gangsters on the road, he will definitely be able to deal with them easily.
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A group of more than ten people traveled more than a hundred miles every day, and it still took them ten days to reach the outskirts of Yangzhou. It can be said that everyone was exhausted.
Yang Qian was also very tired. Zhili, the frail body boy, really suffered a lot, but he gritted his teeth and held on.
I found a good inn and had a good rest for one day and two.
Yang Qian then washed and tidied up and went to the residence of Tang Guogong Li Yuan in Yangzhou.
Following a guard, I walked into this deep courtyard, not far away.
Then they saw Tang Guogong Li Yuan and Gao Shilian standing on the steps of the front hall, looking around with smiles.
"My dear nephew, please excuse me. Since I received your father's letter, I have been talking to your great uncle.
But I have been waiting for news from you. I didn’t expect you to come so quickly..."
Yang Qian explained with a shy smile.
"My nephew was worried that the boat was too slow, and he had something to discuss with the two elders, so he and the Zheng brothers rode south by land."
Gao Shilian stroked his beard with approval and said, "Thoughtful and thoughtful, not bad."
After the guests and hosts were seated, Yang Qian asked Na Zhili to take two sample books of "Collection of Poems and Fuses of the Emperor" from his arms and handed them to the two elders respectfully.
After Li Yuan opened it, his eyes were strange. He and Gao Shilian exchanged the two sample books and looked at them for a long time.
"This was made using woodblock printing?"
"Exactly, I wonder what you two uncles think?" Yang Qian nodded and asked rather uneasily.
Li Yuan and Gao Shilian looked at each other and smiled, then patted the cover of the sample book gently with their big hands:
"There is no better gift than this. I learned from your father's letter earlier that you are going to compile His Majesty's masterpieces into a book."
"I also discussed it privately with Uncle Rugao and your uncle,
It would be even better if we could add comments from many famous people and important ministers in the world to this book."
"I didn't expect that my nephew is so smart, but he has already thought of this step."
"You are so young, and you are not even a weakling, you can have such thoughts. Alas... Brother Yang Xian can have your son, even I feel jealous."
He looked at Li Yuan looking at himself with a look of sigh and regret.
Yang Qian touched his nose awkwardly. Boss, although you are the future founding emperor of the Tang Dynasty, are you embarrassed to chat like this?
I don’t take advantage like you do. I am also a decent man with integrity.
You want me to call you dad, haha... don't even think about it!
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Li Yuan asked about Yang Qian's residence, and when he heard that Yang Qian and the Zheng family were all living in the inn, he raised his eyebrows and said.
"There are still a few days until the Double Ninth Festival. During this period, you can stay in the house temporarily."
Yang Qian was stunned. "Uncle, is this inappropriate? My nephew..."
"What's wrong with this? I've known your father for many years and treat you as my nephew. Why not live in my mansion?"
"I will send someone to follow you to the inn later to inform you."
Seeing that Yang Qian still looked hesitant, Gao Shilian beside him also joined in with a smile.
"My dear nephew, just stay here, you can keep me company.
If your uncle comes to see you, it will be much better to meet you in Tang Gong's mansion than in a place like an inn."
Only then did Yang Qian know that Gao Shilian also lived in Li Yuan's residence. If he could stay here, he could discuss matters with these two people.
Li Yuanshen nodded in agreement and smiled.
"My husband's second son and eldest wife are also in Yangzhou. You are staying temporarily in the mansion, which is a good time for you to get acquainted."
"I hope the dog can learn more prudent behavior from you, my dear nephew, so that he can avoid being naughty and causing headaches all day long."
Dog son Li Shimin, haha... Well, even if it was just to hear Li Yuan bark a few more times, I should stay in Li Yuan's house.
Faced with the two elders' earnest attempts to persuade him to stay, Yang Qian naturally found it hard to refuse.
He asked Zhili to go back to the inn to get his luggage, and also to inform the Zheng brothers.
At this time, a personal attendant of the Li family entered the hall and saluted Li Yuan.
"The eldest lady and the second young master are not in the house. It is said that the eldest lady and the second young master went to the Yangzijin area to shoot wild geese..."
"Oh, I really forgot to tell them that my nephew is coming."
Li Yuan couldn't help but feel a little annoyed, looked at Yang Qian and smiled. "Is this your nephew's first time coming to Jiangnan?"
"This beautiful scenery in the south of the Yangtze River is indeed worth seeing. There is nothing to worry about.
Let's take advantage of the crisp autumn weather today and go with me to the riverside to shoot wild geese."
"...Shooting wild geese?" Yang Qian immediately shouted. Why don't you just ask me to shoot chickens? I'm still 30% sure.