Chapter 343: The first draft of Tang Li is completed, Di Renjie takes office
The spring breeze is proud of horseshoe disease, seeing Chang’an flowers in one day.

When Di Renjie was 21 years old, he was the top scorer in the imperial examination. He was full of energy and vigor, and dressed in fine clothes and rode a horse.

He became famous instantly in Chang’an City, attracting countless people to watch and making countless young girls fall in love with him.

It’s not like Di Renjie had never seen Chang’an before, but today’s Chang’an has a different brilliance in his eyes.

Di Mansion.

Flowers are in full bloom and colorful lights are hung high.

The sound of firecrackers and the beating of gongs and drums were deafening.

There were many guests and gifts.

The entire Di family was welcoming guests, and Di Xiaoxu’s smile never disappeared. He was always happy and smiling.

“The wise grandson of Di Gong has been selected as the top scholar by His Majesty. He will rise to prominence in the near future.”

“Huaiying is the top scholar, a student of the crown prince, talented, well-educated and well-mannered. He is young and full of vigor, and his future is limitless.”

Di Xiaoxu said modestly: “You are overpraising me. I am still young and have shortcomings. I should be self-reliant, avoid arrogance and impatience, learn more, and calm my mind.”

Any praise from outsiders is just compliment.

Family members can listen to it, but they can’t take it seriously.

Becoming famous at a young age means attention is inevitable, and the pressure will only be greater.

Any arrogance will be magnified infinitely.

In official circles, the most taboo thing is to get carried away by success.

Di Renjie is now very successful, but there are many people who are jealous of him.

If you are not careful, you will be found to have a weak spot and your reputation will be ruined.

Especially the children of the Di family, they must not take advantage of their status to show off.

After the celebration banquet, all the guests left.

Di Xiaoxu and a group of people gathered in the main hall, and the newly crowned top scholar Di Renjie also sat aside.

Di Xiaoxu was instructing his sons and daughters not to act arrogantly or recklessly.

“Huaiying is where he is today, firstly because of the teachings of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and secondly because of his own efforts.”

“It is not easy for the Di family to have such a blessing.”

“Huaiying is the future of our Di family. Anyone who does something that disgraces the Di family will ruin Huaiying’s future.”

Di Xiaoxu looked around fiercely and said, “I’ll tell you something ugly before you go. I’ll tell you behind closed doors.”

“Then don’t blame me for being heartless and killing my relatives for the sake of justice.”

How high Di Renjie’s achievements can be has a bearing on the entire future of the Di family.

Now, as long as he follows the procedures and does not make any mistakes, he can foresee a smooth future for Di Renjie.

But during this long process, no one can guarantee that any unexpected events will occur and affect Di Renjie.

Therefore, we still need to give the family members a warning.

Naturally, the family members did not dare to say much and nodded in agreement repeatedly.

“Huaiying, do you know where you are going next?”

Di Xiaoxu asked.

Di Renjie shook his head slightly and said, “I don’t know for now.”

“In two days, I will go to the East Palace to meet His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.”

He also had no idea where he was going.

Now I am wondering if I can still return to the prince and continue to serve him.

But considering that Fang Yiai had replaced him, it was obviously unlikely for him to go back.

“Was it arranged by the Ministry of Personnel, or by the Eastern Palace…”

Di Xiaoxu asked tentatively.

“Aunt, my grandson doesn’t know either.”

Di Renjie said: “I think it should be arranged by the Ministry of Personnel.”

“Um…….”

Di Xiaoxu did not ask any further questions, but only reminded him to be respectful when meeting the prince.

……

East Palace.

Fang Yiai led Di Renjie and walked quickly towards the Tianqi Hall.

Recently, His Highness has been discussing the matter of “Tang Li” with Zhang Shiheng and other gentlemen in Tianqi Hall.

After so many years, the first draft of “Tang Li” was finally compiled by Zhang Shiheng, Jia Gongyan, Kong Yingda and others.

Now it’s time for review and correction.

It has to be said that compiling books is very time-consuming, and compiling books related to “ritual” is even more so.

Over the years, Zhang Shiheng and his colleagues have searched through ancient books and documents from past dynasties, striving to compile a new “Tang Rites” that could be listed alongside the Three Rites, collectively known as the Four Rites.

Di Renjie returned to the East Palace again with mixed feelings.

It can be said that he was very familiar with the East Palace.

But this time, he needed someone to introduce him and lead the way.

“Congratulations to Huaiying High School for being the top scorer.”

Fang Yiai said as he walked.

“You are too polite, my Lord Commander. This is all due to the favor of the Holy Emperor…”

“Your Majesty’s favor is the key, but Huaiying’s own talent is also convincing.”

Fang Yiai said: “After reading Huaiying’s answer sheet, I really admire him.”

“I’m afraid I will never be able to write such a profound and meaningful article in my lifetime.”

There is no mention of the Holy Son of Heaven in every sentence, but every word is praising the Holy Son of Heaven.

This is the ability of writing that moistens things silently.

I don’t know how many people can’t write it.

Fang Yiai was not self-deprecating; he had self-awareness.

Ten of me cannot catch up with Di Renjie alone.

Come to the Temple of Apocalypse.

Fang Yiai asked Di Renjie to wait for a moment while he went inside to report.

“Huaiying is here?”

“What is he waiting for? Just come in.”

Li Chengqian said with a smile: “Gentlemen, take a look at our number one scholar.”

Zhang Shiheng said with a smile: “We need to take a good look at this number one scholar.”

“Haha.”

Everyone smiled knowingly, and then saw Di Renjie walking towards them.

“I pay my respects to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and respectfully ask about His Royal Highness’s health.”

Di Renjie bowed deeply, politely and respectfully.

Li Chengqian looked at him with satisfaction and said, “Gu’an.”

“Huaiying, I am here to meet the scholars.” “They are all great scholars who compiled the Tang Li.”

“It’s rare to see them normally, but today you can see them all at once.”

Everyone twirled their beards, admired Di Renjie carefully, and nodded continuously.

“Younger Di Renjie greets all the scholars.”

He bowed deeply and was very polite.

“What a great top scholar! He is truly a talented person.” Zhang Shiheng praised.

“Yes, such a young man has unprecedented knowledge and talent.”

Kong Yingda also praised it.

“I am ashamed to be praised by you.”

Di Renjie quickly said humbly.

He did not dare to be arrogant at all, because these scholars were famous and well-known throughout the country.

Such praise for a young man like him is far beyond the honor that he can get as a top scholar.

Di Renjie knew very well that the scholars were doing this for the sake of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.

If it weren’t for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, these scholars would at most say a few nice words, how could they be so close and talkative?
“Huaiying, you came at the right time today. The first draft of Tang Li has been completed. You can take a look at it.”

“This is an honor that students would love to have.”

Li Chengqian was discussing with Zhang Shiheng and others, and Di Renjie sat on the side listening.

“The first draft has been reviewed. I will take a look at it first. If there are no problems, I will send it to the emperor.”

Li Chengqian said: “Thank you teachers for your hard work.”

“It’s a good opportunity for teachers to take a break, rest and recuperate during this period.”

“The promotion of Tang Li in the future cannot be separated from the efforts of teachers.”

Zhang Shiheng nodded and said, “Your Highness, what are the rules for publicity?”

“I have an idea in my mind, and I am going to invite you all to go to various places to preach to the people.”

Li Chengqian asked: “What do you think?”

“Your Highness, I am old and I still have to travel around. How can you bear it?” Zhang Shiheng couldn’t help but sigh.

“Haha.”

Hearing this, Li Chengqian laughed out loud, “Master Zhang’s words make me ashamed. Master Zhang and Master Kong are old, so I will go.”

“It just so happens that Master Zhang is in Chang’an explaining this to Gu Duoduo, so it would be helpful for the princes and princesses to understand as well.”

He paused and said, “Speaking of this, I happen to have something to trouble Master Zhang and Master Kong.”

Zhang Shiheng and Kong Yingda are both old men.

Li Chengqian didn’t really want them to go out and run around, as there were many people who could replace them.

It’s just that their reputation is huge and their influence is far-reaching, which is conducive to the promotion and dissemination of “Tang Li”.

Considering their physical condition, it is impossible to let them go.

“My dear Erlang, please Master Zhang and Master Kong spare some time to teach me more.”

Li Jue has many famous teachers around him.

But a few more wouldn’t hurt.

Learning more different insights and understandings will only benefit Li Jue and not harm him.

Furthermore, Li Chengqian asked Zhang Shiheng and Kong Yingda to teach Li Jue.

It is also one of the graces for them to compile “Tang Li”.

How the court rewards him is another matter, and his reward is another matter as well.

“Your Highness invites us, how dare we refuse?”

Zhang Shiheng and Kong Yingda immediately showed happy smiles on their faces.

I have taught the Crown Prince and now I am teaching the Emperor’s grandson.

Everyone knows what this means.

Even a hundred years later, their names will inevitably be closely linked with the crown prince and the emperor’s grandson.

Imperial tutor of two dynasties.

It’s moving just to think about it.

“Then let’s settle it first.”

After Zhang Shiheng and others left, Li Chengqian said, “Huai Ying.”

“After you passed the imperial examination and became the top scholar, you were originally arranged by the Ministry of Personnel to serve as an official in the local area after His Majesty’s approval.”

“But I pressed it for you.”

Di Renjie’s heart moved and he lowered his head slightly.

“You go to the Hanlin Academy first and study with Duke Shen.”

“Then I joined the army, and then became an official in the local area.”

Li Chengqian said so.

Di Renjie said: “It’s all up to your Highness to arrange.”

“Ok!”

Li Chengqian nodded and said, “I have high expectations for you. I know your talents and abilities.”

“You have a close relationship with Jilang.”

“I can arrange the road ahead for you, but how you go and whether it goes smoothly or not depends entirely on your ability.”

Di Renjie understood the deep meaning behind the prince’s arrangement.

In the second sentence.

The friendship with the emperor’s grandson is deep!

It doesn’t take much thought to understand this sentence. He will work for the emperor’s grandson in the future.

“Your Highness’s teachings, I will remember them in my heart, and I will definitely obey your Highness’s wishes.”

“That’s good.”

Li Chengqian said: “I have given a greeting to the Hanlin Academy.”

“You can go now or later.”

“It depends on yourself.”

Di Renjie immediately said: “Student will go tomorrow.”

“it is good.”

……

Li Chengqian spent a lot of time reading “Tang Li” and then sent it to Taiji Palace.

In addition to this, he also had to decide on another matter.

Let Wei Zheng join the Secretariat.

“Mr. Sun came to report yesterday that Wei Zheng was in very poor health and had a tendency to have diarrhea.”

Li Shimin said worriedly: “Letting Wei Zheng serve as prime minister in the Ministry of Shangshu will probably consume his energy even more.”

(End of this chapter)