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

Not long after, Li Yuanchang hosted a banquet for the eunuch Chang in Liangzhou Prefecture, but apart from a few close confidants such as Wang Hongzhi, most of the Liangzhou officials were not included.

This banquet was not public; it was more like a private event.

During this time, Li Yuanchang inquired about many things from the eunuch Chang.

These are things that ordinary people cannot access; only important officials in the palace can know about them.

The eunuch was very accommodating and told Li Yuanchang almost everything except what couldn't be said.

When Li Yuanchang learned that Chai Shao was seriously ill, he immediately understood why Li Shimin had kept his reward a secret.

In addition, he also heard some things about Li Chengqian from the eunuch.

The rest was news about Cheng Chuliang and the other three. Their fathers had arranged for them to work in various systems, which meant they had completely turned their lives around from being street thugs onto the right path.

Knowing all this, Li Yuanchang was finally relieved.

Before leaving, Li Yuanchang took out the last few tiger skins he had left and entrusted the eunuch Chang to present them to Li Shimin and to pass them on to Cheng Chuliang and three others.

He originally intended to give these things to Cheng Yaojin, Yuchi Gong, and others to build closer relationships, but in the end he didn't.

These four men are all exemplary in their ability to protect themselves. Li Yuanchang is a true brother to the Four Demon Kings, and he is unwilling to involve their families.

If you give it to an older generation, it has a different meaning.

Li Yuanchang often had a determination to rely solely on himself.

in the afternoon.

After the eunuch finished his inspection, the imperial procession officially returned home. Li Yuanchang had thus delivered his first perfect report to himself and the court.

"Your Highness, they've gone far away."

"Let's go back too."

Li Yuanchang nodded and turned around from the city wall.

At this moment, Wang Hongzhi couldn't help but say, "Your Highness, the current allocation of funds is still quite different from our expectations."

"People below are saying that if we follow His Highness's steps to expand the manpower of the six ministries and strengthen the city's defenses, we won't have enough money for the second half of the year."

Li Yuanchang calmly replied, "Aren't there still official land and Communist Party land?"

"But Your Highness, planting and collecting rent is extremely difficult for Liangzhou. Most of the land already has owners, and the only way to divide it is to reclaim wasteland."

"I estimate that more than 80% of the officials in Liangzhou would find it difficult to accept that real money would be turned into these unknown things."

"Even if we accept it, these lands cannot be converted into direct revenue, and Liangzhou's finances will still only be able to barely make ends meet. I'm afraid Your Highness's plans will be difficult to implement." Wang Hongzhi was in charge of the Revenue Department, hence his nervousness.

Li Yuanchang smiled and said, "Don't rush."

"The easy tasks will never fall to us; it's precisely because they are difficult that they fall to us."

"Far from being worried, I am actually very happy. Allowing the cultivation of official lands is an opportunity for both me and Liangzhou. Once it's planted, the results will be unimaginable!"

Wang Hongzhi paused, then gave a bitter smile: "But that's almost impossible."

Li Yuanchang said nonchalantly, "Look at all the great figures throughout history, which one didn't fight their way out of difficulties and suffering?"

"Their success lies in turning the impossible into the possible."

"Once this problem is solved, Liangzhou will truly become a superior prefecture!"

"Hongzhi, don't worry too much about the future, or you won't be able to see the path ahead. The political situation in the court is complicated, and many people don't want to see me gain even the slightest advantage."

"It's alright, we can rely on ourselves. Look how difficult it was when we first came to Liangzhou. Liangzhou Prefecture was practically hollow, but look at it now!"

"Furthermore, even if these problems cannot be solved, I still have trump cards up my sleeve."

Li Yuanchang smiled mysteriously.

For a moment, Wang Hongzhi was in a daze.

Standing before him at this moment, Li Yuanchang was so calm, so optimistic, so composed despite his inner turmoil.

He had to admit that the King of Han had turned the impossible into the possible.

Just a few months ago, he was the one who had been demoted!

For some reason, he began to feel a sense of anticipation for this impossible thing.

"Your Highness's magnanimity is truly admirable!"

"I will keep this in mind!"

He bowed deeply, showing utmost respect.

It should be noted that Wang Hongzhi was once a "friend" in the Han Prince's mansion. This official position in the Tang Dynasty meant a teacher, responsible for admonishing and supervising.

The teacher bowed to the student in return, which showed his deep admiration.

Li Yuanchang patted him on the shoulder: "Relax, the future is bright!"

"You go back first, I need to go to the Qin residence."

"yes!"

"..."

At dusk, Li Yuanchang arrived at the Qin residence.

His appearance immediately alarmed the entire Qin family.

Qin Zun hurriedly led his men out to greet them: "We pay our respects to Your Highness, the Prince of Han."

"Hahaha, get up, no need for formalities." Li Yuanchang laughed heartily, dressed in black with his hands behind his back, without the slightest airs.

"Hmm? Where's Keyu?"

"Your Highness, my daughter is still resting and didn't know you had arrived."

Li Yuanchang nodded.

"When did you get back?"

Qin Zun smiled and said, "Your Highness, last night, I have been out buying sorghum recently. As per your instructions, I have bought up all the sorghum in Liangzhou and Fengzhou."

"Furthermore, I have already made arrangements for the caravan."

"The reason for returning this time is to arrange the departure of the train. Shops in various places have been found, and all the connections and networks of the Qin family over the years have been put to use."

"I was originally going to ask Your Highness when would be a suitable time to officially put it on sale."

Li Yuanchang was satisfied.

"Let's start tomorrow. We'll begin sales in Liangzhou tomorrow, and simultaneously distribute the goods to the twelve states. We don't need to do much; the distilled spirit will speak for itself."

He was extremely confident that distilled spirits would ignite the Tang Dynasty!

Qin Zun was overjoyed: "Yes!"

He was also afraid, afraid that if he had so much stock and raw materials stuck in his hands, it would really lead to the ruin of his family.

"Your Highness, look, I've been so busy talking. Please come in. I've already had some of the finest tea prepared."

Li Yuanchang said, "There's no need for tea."

"I have come here specifically to see Keyu. I have something to ask her."

Qin Zun had already heard from his servants about how close the two had become, including that the Princess of Han had hinted at it in a letter to him.

He naturally wouldn't refuse; he was more than happy to get on this good side.

"Yes, someone, quickly go and invite the young lady out."

"Farewell, I'll go by myself." Li Yuanchang was both amused and exasperated. Qin Keyu had refused to see him countless times during this period.

Since that incident, the two have lost contact. Li Yuanchang knew he was in the wrong and didn't want to put on airs.

Women, throughout history, have always needed to be coaxed.