Being an emperor is not something he can do, so he can only rely on his connections.

Beyond the towering archway of the "Military Family Quarters" lies an immensely wide street. Bright streetlights line the streets, illuminating the entire road as brightly as day. The streets are bustling with pedestrians and a constant stream of vehicles, creating a bustling atmosphere. The bustle here even surpasses that of Yunzhou City, with the cries of vendors and shouts echoing endlessly.

Li Can couldn't help but sigh, "What a grand plan! This staggered layout, three horizontal and two vertical, is so grand in scale that even some smaller county towns probably can't compare to your community."

Zhang Jingwei smiled slightly and replied modestly, "Haha, it's just average. Actually, this is only the first phase of the project. The second phase will be much larger! It's just that, by comparison, the facilities at the county garrisons are much simpler."

Li Can nodded repeatedly in praise: "Remarkable! I'm sure General Huangfu will be very satisfied with this result."

Zhang Jingwei showed a proud look on his face: "Of course. Now my father-in-law is a general. As the army continues to expand, military communities like this have naturally become a necessity."

Li Can asked curiously, "How many people can such a large community accommodate?"

Zhang Jingwei thought for a moment and replied, "If you count both the owners and tenants, there must be at least tens of thousands of people."

Li Can clucked his tongue in surprise, "Wow! You know, the average state capital only has a population of 100,000 or 200,000 people. And you've built so many residential complexes that can accommodate tens of thousands of people in no time. Aren't you afraid of violating imperial regulations?"

Zhang Jingwei explained confidently, "I'm much more familiar with the laws and regulations on this subject than you are. After all the garrisons and military settlements in Yunzhou are expanded, when this community is fully occupied, the total population will be around 150,000. The total population of Yunzhou, including the counties under its jurisdiction, is over 500,000. As long as it doesn't exceed 30% of the total, it won't be considered a violation of the law."

Li Can frowned and said worriedly, "I have a strong feeling that your army will be taken away by the imperial court sooner or later."

Zhang Jingwei, who was standing by, thought to himself, "That's a good thing. Originally a private enterprise, now it's become a state-owned enterprise. Maybe it can get more resources and support."

The group continued on their way. Not long after, Li Can suddenly heard a deafening and unusually violent drumming coming from the front. He stopped, listened for a moment, then turned to Zhang Jingwei and said, "That tavern I mentioned earlier should be right up ahead, right? Look how bustling it is, with all the lights and wine!"

Zhang Jingwei heard this and a hint of pride appeared on his face. He smiled and responded, "Haha, that's right! It's this tavern."

I saw a gorgeously decorated pavilion standing before my eyes. Above the gate hung a huge plaque with four powerful characters "lights, wine and women" written in a flamboyant style.

On the roof, a windmill was turning slowly in the breeze.

At that moment, on the stage inside the tavern, a group of skilled drummers and musicians were performing passionately. The drummers vigorously swung their drumsticks, striking out a series of thunderous, explosive beats. The suona players puffed out their cheeks, blowing out high-pitched, passionate melodies. The qin and string players, not to be outdone, played cheerful and moving notes at a rapid tempo.

Many drinkers in the audience raised their bottles high, swayed their heads and hips to the beat of the music, enjoying the unrestrained atmosphere.

The drinkers were also diverse, including workers after work, soldiers in the military camp, and students in the college.

There is a huge red and green glass ball on the ceiling. This glass ball can rotate, and the reflected light will change color from red to green. As for why it rotates, the principle is that it is connected to the windmill on the roof, two gears, and a transmission gear shaft.

When the two bartenders standing at the door saw Zhang Jingwei approaching, their faces immediately filled with fawning smiles. They quickly bowed deeply and respectfully praised in unison, "Hello, Boss!"

Li Can, who was standing by, couldn't help but widen his eyes upon seeing this. His face was filled with astonishment, his mouth opened wide as if an egg could be stuffed in. He said in disbelief, "You actually own this tavern?"

Zhang Jingwei laughed triumphantly, his laughter hearty and heroic: "Hahaha, isn't it! How about it, not bad?"

At this moment, a clever waiter quickly came over and asked with a nod and a bow, "Boss, thank you for visiting us! Would you like to stay in the private room upstairs?"

Zhang Jingwei nodded slightly in agreement: "That's right, just prepare the set meal for me as usual."

After receiving the instructions, the waiter responded, "Okay, I'll prepare it right away. Please wait a moment, sir." He called two young ladies to lead Zhang Jingwei and the others upstairs.

Li Can looked at Zhang Jingwei curiously and asked puzzledly, "What is a set meal?"

Zhang Jingwei explained with a smile, "The so-called set meal is actually a marketing strategy of small profits but quick turnover. We combine several dishes and drinks and sell them at a relatively favorable price. This not only attracts customers to spend more, but also increases the restaurant's revenue."

Li Can nodded in sudden realization, then curiously asked, "Your wine shop seems to be doing very well. Does it have so many customers every day?"

Zhang Jingwei's lips curled up, revealing a hint of pride. "Of course! If it's later, there will be more customers. And our regular customer, Ma Tianmao, comes here almost every day with a group of friends to show his support."

The second floor was filled with exquisite private rooms. Curious, Li Can approached a door, gently pushed it open a crack, and cautiously peered inside. The room was dimly lit and shrouded in smoke. He could vaguely make out several figures entangled together, engaged in something blushing and indescribable. He took a quick glance and quickly closed the door, feeling a little flustered.

Then, Li Can walked to another door and peeked through the crack. He found that the scenes in most of the boxes were exactly the same: either people were gambling or doing something shameful.

Li Can sighed inwardly, "This second floor is both a gambling house and a brothel. This business model is quite unique."

Zhang Jingwei, who was standing by, was delighted when he heard this. He smiled and said, "Haha, this is a brilliant idea that my head shopkeeper came up with! Ever since the Music Bureau bought a batch of prostitutes, I've had a constant stream of customers. The stairs are almost worn out every day!"

Upon hearing this, Li Can gave Zhang Jingwei a thumbs-up and praised him sincerely, "Brother Zhang is truly an extraordinary person! Such innovative business methods are truly admirable!"