The appearance of the film and television work of the same name in "Opium War" made Xie Jin and Zhang Yimou feel uncomfortable, but they were helpless.

Lin Chaoyang is not worried about this. One of the important reasons why Xie Jin mentioned is that he only attaches importance to creation and completely ignores publicity and promotion, which is also a common problem in the domestic film and television industry in this era.

"Opium War" naturally won't make this mistake. Once the promotional machine is started, it is far from comparable to the TV series that is small and small.

During the meal, Xie Jin mentioned Li Hanxiang's sudden death again. The filming of "Opium War" was at a critical moment. One day of suspension of work would be a loss for the ten squares. He could not attend Li Hanxiang's funeral.

He and Li Hanxiang have known each other for many years, and the other party is a few years younger than him. He left quietly, making Xie Jin unable to win.

"But this way of dying is very good. When I die, it's best to die on the set." Xie Jin said freely.

Lin Chaoyang stayed in Hengdian for two days. Despite the huge investment, the shooting conditions for "Opium War" are still difficult. At least 13 hours of outdoor shooting are available every day, which is not the time to prepare for the start of shooting and finishing work.

According to the two directors' estimates, "Opium War" will take half a month to finish the filming of the mirror, and it will have to be produced later.

Seeing that Xiangjiang was still in the past six months before the return, time was a bit tight, and the two of them worked hard to speed up.

Returning to Yanjing from Hengdian, there are not a few days left before New Year's Day.

After resting at home for two days, Lin Chaoyang ran to Langrun Lake Apartment to visit Tao's father and mother.

Tao's father is over seventy years old and has been hit by the torrent of humanity. His physical foundation is not good. He has become older in recent years and has found some minor problems.

Lin Chaoyang also talked about changing the old couple to a bigger house so that they could live in a more comfortable place.

He and Tao Yushu have mentioned this matter many times.

Tao's father waved his hand and refused, "I have lived in school for decades and have been used to it. When I moved outside, there was no one to talk."

"You are old, so it's inconvenient to go up and downstairs."

‘There is nothing inconvenient, it’s not that I can’t walk anymore.”

Tao's father refused again firmly, and Lin Chaoyang had no choice but to do anything about it.

The weather is clear today and the sun is shining. After lunch, Lin Chaoyang accompanied Tao's father to take a walk downstairs.

There are no people around Langrun Lake. In winter, people are reluctant to go out. In addition, there are few students outdoors at the end of the school, making the surroundings particularly lonely.

Yan University’s campus construction has changed a lot in recent years. A new building has also been set up next to Langrun Garden, which is the China Economic Research Center.

Speaking of Yan University’s construction over the years, Tao’s father was a little regretful.

Among the construction of Yan University’s faculty and staff’s family buildings, Langrunyuan Apartment is one of the earliest. In recent years, Weixiu Garden, Jingchun Garden and Chengze Garden have become the construction sites for family buildings.

Just like Langrunyuan back then, I found an open space by the lake and built a house.

Cut down trees, build roads, destroy rice fields, fill rivers, and lose their beauty. The original garden pattern disappeared in such a large-scale construction.

For an old man like Tao's father who lived in Yanda for decades, the pictures in his memory were roughly deleted, and he naturally felt very disappointed in his heart.

"Yushu also told me that when she was a child, there were still rice fields in Weixiu Garden, with reeds swaying, rivers condensed in fragrance, and rice fields siding, not like in Yanjing, but like a scene in Jiangnan."

Tao's father's eyes showed a look of nostalgia, "Yes, the scenery was so good that time!"

Lin Chaoyang said again: "But for development, this is a price that has to be paid. In recent years, there are so many more faculty and staff at Yan University, so there must be a place to live."

Tao's father sighed, "I'm pretentious. How can I get millions of Guangshas? I have to pay a price to build this "Guangsha."

After talking about this topic, Tao’s father asked about Lin Chaoyang’s new work, and he said: “I’m still preparing and I need to check more information.”

"Writing history, right?"

"Um."

"How could you think about writing about such topics? History has a certain historical context, but it is difficult to write, and it is easy to be thankless!"

Lin Chaoyang told the joke he had told Li Tuo and others, and said with a smile: "Everyone was just joking. After I finished writing "The Right Way on Earth is Vicissitudes", I didn't think about what to write."

"One time I suddenly remembered the topic that everyone was talking about that day, and everyone's thoughts were actually correct.

Since modern times, we Chinese have lacked national confidence and cultural confidence.

We should have stories of our own nation. The Tang Dynasty is famous all over the world and the emperor is called Tian Khan. It is a prosperous era in Chinese history that has never been seen in history.

If you can write it out, it should boost the self-confidence of the Chinese people."

Tao's father nodded slightly and said, "This idea is definitely good! However, writing history in the form of a novel may be a big test for you."

"It is definitely difficult. From which perspective it is a big problem."

Tao's father said regretfully: "It's a pity that Chen Yinke, Wang Zhonghun and others left early-

Chen Yinke and Wang Zhongun are both masters of historians in China, especially their profound research on the history of the Sui and Tang Dynasties.

Lin Chaoyang smiled bitterly and said, "You are so proud of me. Writing novels is not about learning."

"It's like looking up a dictionary. Of course, the wider the range of choices, the better." Tao's father raised his eyebrows at Lin Chaoyang, revealing his expression as a naughty boy.

Lin Chaoyang smiled: "What you always say is fine."

"Let's go, I'll take you to find a 'living dictionary'."

Professors of the History Department of Yan University have always emerged in many talents. Although the older generation of Tang history experts, Chen Yinke and Wang Zhonghun, have passed away, there are many talents in the future. Wang Yongxing, who is the same generation as Tao's father, is now the top scholar of Sui and Tang history research in China.

Lin Chaoyang heard Tao’s father introduce Wang Yongxing’s academic achievements and said, “I read his “Compilation of Historical Materials of the Peasant War at the End of Sui Dynasty” some time ago.”

The two of them talked and laughed, and halfway through the way, they ran into Hong Zicheng who had just finished class.

"Chaoyang, when did you come back?"

"I just returned two days ago."

Both sides greeted each other, and Hong Zicheng grabbed Lin Chaoyang, "It just so happens that I'll talk to you about the research association."

Seeing this, Tao's father said, "Then go to find Lao Wang when you look back, you can talk to Xiaohong first."

Lin Chaoyang took Hong Zicheng back to the Tao family and heard him talk about the situation of the Literary Research Association.

The establishment of the Lin Chaoyang Literary Research Association in the United States at the beginning of the year was a great stimulation to Yan University. Lin Chaoyang Literary Research Association was established successively abroad. As the eldest brother of the domestic humanities, and Lin Chaoyang was also from Yan University. If Yan Da didn't say anything, it would be too slow to say it.

However, this efficiency is really unsatisfactory. After more than half a year of hard work, the research association is still preparing.

This is not because Yan Da is not concerned about this matter, but because the domestic regulations for this aspect are quite complicated. Schools, Federation of Literary and Art Circles, and civil affairs departments have to go through it.

Hong Zicheng complained for a long time and said, "It will be spring after the New Year, and the Research Association will almost hold a founding meeting."

Lin Chaoyang nodded. He was not very concerned about the affairs of the Literary Research Association. Although this thing is named after him, it is in the academic circle after all.

Seeing that Lin Chaoyang had no reaction, Hong Zicheng continued, "Chaoyang, look, our domestic Lin Chaoyang Literary Research Association has been established, but compared with Japan, American colleagues have no research results. You have to help!"

"I'll help? What's the help?" Lin Chaoyang asked.

"I heard that there are a lot of your creative materials in Japan. You can't favor one or the other, you have to donate some to us." Hong Zicheng found out that he was trying to beg for alms.

"The Japanese Literature Research Association has been established for ten years. Isn't it normal for me to have some information?"

"You donate some, just donate less." Hong Zicheng begged.

"Okay, I'll sort it out when I go back."

Seeing Lin Chaoyang agreeing, Hong Zicheng looked happy, "You will have to come when the establishment conference is held!"

"good."

After Hong Zicheng left, Lin Chaoyangwen and Tao's father went out to Weixiuyuan to visit Wang Yongxing.

This top figure in the field of Chinese history research on Sui and Tang dynasties was full of joy when he heard that Lin Chaoyang's new book was planned to write the Tang Dynasty.

He understood that with Lin Chaoyang's influence among Chinese readers, if this novel could be written, it would definitely give millions of readers a more comprehensive and new understanding of the Tang Dynasty.

Wang Yongxing studied under Chen Yinke and was not as famous as Ji, Deng and others among contemporary historians, but his academic achievements cannot be ignored.

Especially in the past decade, most of his works have been completed during this period, such as "Chenmen Questioning and Learning Collection"

"A Brief Draft of Mr. Chen Yinke's Historical Study", "Research on the Tang Gou Procedure System", "Introduction to Dunhuang Economic Documents", etc.

All of them have caused quite a response in the academic community, and are typical latecomers.

He chatted with Lin Chaoyang for almost two hours, but he was still unsatisfied, so he gave Lin Chaoyang a long list of books and papers.

"You read these first. If you have any questions, please feel free to communicate with me."

"Okay, thank you Uncle Wang."

Leaving from the Wang family, Lin Chaoyang ran to Yanda Library.

The book list that Wang Yongxing gave him was sold in ordinary bookstores, and he was not even fully stocked in his own collection. The best way to find books is to go to the library.

When I came to the library, the biggest change seemed to be that there were more traces of time.

There are still as many students as before, or even more. Every solid wood desk in the reading room is full of students studying hard, and the library is filled with solemn and strong learning atmosphere.

Lin Chaoyang came to the closed-air library, and the rows of dark yellow old wooden cabinets standing quietly in his shade made him feel particularly friendly.

"Chaoyang?"

A surprised voice echoed in the library, attracting many eyes.

Lin Chaoyang turned his head and saw Du Rong standing not far away at him with surprise on his face.

Realizing that her voice disturbed the quiet atmosphere in the museum, Du Rong hurriedly walked up quickly.

"Oh! Why are you here for free? When will you come back?"
To be continued...