Lao Zhuang's thought had exerted a far-reaching influence on Chinese ancient literature,including
The Dream of Red Mansion.The mark of Zhuangzi's philosophy of life was deeply made on either the gist of theme song of
this novel or the protagonist Jia Baoyu.Furthermor, Lao Zhuang's view of life and death and his thought about the developing rules of matters also deeply influenced
The Dream of Red Mansion.