In my dream of returning to the Tang Dynasty, I snatched Wu Zetian from my lap.

After running a few laps, Li Yuanchang pulled on the reins: "Whoa!!"

The Akhal-Teke horse braked suddenly, exhaling a large cloud of white mist from its nose in the cold winter air, before falling silent.

Li Yuanchang bent down and stroked the BMW's fiery red mane, unable to put it down.

"That's more like it."

"From today onwards, you will be my chariot."

"I'll call you Red Lightning!"

"Red Lightning, what a great name, crimson lightning!" Qin Keyu stepped forward and smiled, her voice bright and lively.

These two traits may sound common, but when applied to a beautiful sixteen-year-old girl, they are a surefire way to win a man's heart.

"Thank you very much, Miss Qin," Li Yuanchang said earnestly.

Qin Keyu was a little embarrassed by his seriousness. When she turned around, she saw so many people watching.

She explained, "You saved my life, so I'll give you a break. It's fair, there's nothing to thank me for."

"Your Highness, there is another good news."

"Do you want to go take a look?"

Li Yuanchang raised an eyebrow: "Distilled spirits?"

Qin Keyu nodded with a smile.

"Let's go!" Li Yuanchang said.

Upon hearing this, Qin Keyu became excited and immediately mounted a horse.

Li Yuanchang was taken aback; there weren't many women who could ride horses.

"Shall we take a horse-drawn carriage there?"

"I can ride it!"

"You can ride, but a woman like you who is unmarried is not suitable for riding a horse," Li Yuanchang said with a strange look in his eyes.

"Does Your Highness also look down on women?" Qin Keyu asked, displeased.

"No, that's not it."

"What is that?"

Li Yuanchang thought to himself, "I told you, you mustn't take a knife and chop me up," while cursing the shameless scoundrel as he watched.

Seeing that Qin Keyu insisted, he didn't say anything more. He ordered his men to take all the fine-quality Turkic horses back to the Han Prince's Mansion, and then he led his men to a workshop that the Qin family had recently built in Liangzhou.

I heard that Qin Zun went all in on distilled spirits!

They not only rented more than 30 shops for processing, but also bought more than 20 houses to house the workers.

Most of them were refugees, who not only helped Li Yuanchang fulfill his promise to the people, but also solved the problem of insufficient manpower, killing two birds with one stone.

This place is located in a secluded area of ​​the southern district. It was originally a slum, one of the worst places in Liangzhou City.

But thanks to Li Yuanchang's efforts, the place gradually came back to life!

A constant stream of carriages came and went, with a large number of servants and attendants carrying various goods, and many merchants also began to come and go.

Centered around "Jiuxianfang", the southern district began to come alive.

Li Yuanchang was very satisfied with the entire process of entering.

When he entered the Wine Fairy House, it caused an instant sensation. Hundreds and thousands of servants knelt down and shouted, "It's His Highness the Prince of Han!"

"Greetings, Your Highness the Prince of Han!"

"We pay our respects to His Highness the Prince of Han!"

Everyone was excited, especially the group of refugees.

Looking at them, Li Yuanchang felt a mix of emotions. Unconsciously, he had become a source of support for many people.

If I fall, it won't just be the fall of the Prince of Han's mansion, but it will involve tens of thousands of people.

For some reason, he felt his responsibilities were growing heavier.

He greeted everyone with a smile and walked into the crowd in a very down-to-earth manner, inquiring about their recent situation, which earned him the affection of the servants and workers.

Immediately afterwards, Li Yuanchang began to visit Jiuxianfang, his first "enterprise" in the Tang Dynasty!

Qin Keyu acted as the tour guide throughout the trip, in high spirits, her toes even leaving a fragrant trail.

"Your Highness, that's a warehouse where raw materials like sorghum are stored. To prevent fires, a pond has been dug there."

"This is the area for steaming and boiling sorghum. Next is the fermentation area. The central area is where people from the Prince's Palace are responsible for purification, and it's also the most confidential place."

"No one is allowed to visit other houses in any of the neighborhoods. Each household is responsible for its own area. In order to prevent enemy merchants from stealing our knowledge in the future, we have also arranged some guards."

Li Yuanchang nodded repeatedly. The Qin family had a solid foundation in business. He didn't mention these things, but the Qin family had already done a very good job.

How many people are there here now?

"Your Highness, there are only five hundred people in the ward, but if you include the porters, cleaners, and other servants, the number exceeds one thousand."

"In addition, the team is also expanding its workforce, with several hundred people now."

"Father said he plans to send them to the twelve nearest states at the same time," Qin Keyu said seriously.

Li Yuanchang nodded: "If you encounter any difficulties, come directly to the Prince of Han's residence. I will protect you."

Upon hearing this, Qin Keyu and the managers of the various workshops of the Qin family all smiled.

With this saying, there's nothing to fear.

Immediately afterwards, Li Yuanchang took a deep sniff.

"Such a strong aroma of wine, it must be finished by now, right?"

Qin Keyu smiled and said, "This way."

Li Yuanchang followed.

After passing through several neighborhoods, we arrived at an extremely secluded manor.

This is a cellar, and most of the aroma of the wine seems to come from here. When Li Yuanchang went down, he was shocked by what he saw!

Barrels of distilled liquor were neatly arranged, each estimated to weigh over a hundred kilograms, and the number of such barrels was countless.

"So fast?" Li Yuanchang was shocked. He knew that there was no mechanization in ancient times. Even with the help of a distillation apparatus, it was still all done by hand!

"Your Highness, please don't get agitated. Most of them are empty. Only this piece is fully loaded, and it weighs about several thousand pounds."

"It was made day and night these past few days."

"Did you cut off the beginning and end?" Li Yuanchang asked seriously.

Distilled spirits have a high formaldehyde content in the first few drops and a lot of impurities in the last few drops, and the alcohol content is not high enough. Generally, the middle drops are used.

"Your Highness, rest assured, everything is done according to your instructions."

"Moreover, several shopkeepers have tasted it, and the flavor is almost identical—extremely spicy; one sip feels like being on fire!"

"If it can be delivered as soon as possible this winter, it will definitely set off an explosion in Liangzhou and other prefectures!" Qin Keyu said, her big eyes shining.

Li Yuanchang took a deep breath and could only say that he had found the right person.

This was the first time anyone had done this, and he really didn't expect it to go so smoothly. After providing the recipe and some requirements, he basically didn't care anymore.

More than half a month has passed, the venue is ready, the wine has been brewed, and everything is on the right track.

"good!"

"very good!"

"I promise that once distilled spirits have become popular throughout the Tang Dynasty, I will reward each and every one of you handsomely!"

"No!"

"Tonight, I will host a banquet here to entertain every manager of the Wine Fairy Shop. In addition, all servants will receive two ounces of distilled liquor every month as a perk."

"Deduct it from the portion allocated to the Prince of Han's residence!" Li Yuanchang declared immediately in delight.

Everyone was overjoyed. The fact that the King of Han was hosting a banquet was itself a great honor!

Unconventional and unheard-of benefits are an even greater stimulant for winning hearts and minds and boosting team morale.

"yes!"

"We thank Your Highness the Prince of Han!"

Li Yuanchang grinned. He had said that the knowledge and modern business experience in his mind absolutely surpassed any other business in the Tang Dynasty.

Looking at his spirited appearance, Qin Keyu's eyes couldn't help but reveal a strange glint.