Now I really have to marry the princess.

[Character: Xiong Baibai]

He is skilled in cooking delicious dishes from all over the world and has a thorough understanding of the nutritional benefits of ingredients.

[Character: Yao Ruanruan]

Proficient in music and dance, and knowledgeable in composing and performing new songs.

[Character: Tun Qiaoqiao]

Skilled in business and adept at accounting and calculation.

White, soft, and perky—not bad! Not bad!

But how do I choose from three options?

This is so difficult!

In the end, Yang Zhengdao sighed and chose to take Qiaoqiao as his concubine.

If it's not time to enjoy life yet, then choose what you need most right now.

After all, besides the tea business he was in cooperation with the Crown Prince, he also had several technologies that he needed to monetize.

You can open a hot spring bathhouse in Ping Kang Fang using gentle massage techniques and hot spring spa treatments.

You can also use your knowledge of homemade pickled vegetables and hot pot to open a restaurant in the East Market and a restaurant in the West Market.

The traditional cement-making method can continue to be used in cooperation with the Crown Prince.

As for movable type printing, the interests involved are too great, so we need to find an opportunity to talk to Li Er directly.

As Yang Zhengdao confirmed his choice in his mind, new information arrived.

[Character confirmed, identity and background integrated]

Immediately, a message entered Yang Zhengdao's mind.

Tun Qiaoqiao was a native of Yuzhou and a descendant of the Tun family of Shu Han.

As the only daughter of a merchant family, she helped her father manage the business from a young age, becoming proficient in accounting and business dealings. With her skillful hands, she could calculate vast sums of money, and with her eloquent tongue, she could negotiate deals with people from all over the world.

Unfortunately, her hometown was suddenly hit by a flash flood, destroying all her fields, houses, and warehouses. Her parents perished, and her once-great family fortune crumbled overnight, leaving her all alone and forced to become a slave.

She was sold several times and finally sent to the slave market in Chang'an, where she awaits your rescue.

It seems we still need to buy them back!

However, this also solved the household registration problem. Otherwise, under the system of registering all households, it would have been difficult for Yang Zhengdao to explain if someone suddenly appeared out of nowhere.

In addition, I also had a chance to win a prize, which I used as well.

You have obtained a fragment of the sailing ship construction technology (1/3)

Sailing ships? Technological fragments?

It seems that high-difficulty techniques cannot be obtained in one go; they need to be synthesized using technique fragments.

However, there's no rush.

After all, he can hardly even leave Yongzhou now, and he can't use the shipbuilding technology he has acquired.

The trigger conditions for subsequent tasks have also been updated, but these trigger conditions are somewhat awkward for Yang Zhengdao.

[Map exploration system, subsequent tasks to be triggered]

[Triggering condition: Moving to another place of residence or taking up a post in another location]

Changing one's registered residence is impossible, and being transferred to a local post outside Beijing is even more difficult.

They can only try to survive in Chang'an for now, digest and monetize this wave of system benefits, and then slowly make their move.

However, before returning to Chang'an, Yang Zhengdao decided to visit Louguantai and meet Yuan Tiangang.

After spending one night at Lingguang Temple in Xianyang County, the group parted ways.

Li Ke chose to return directly to Chang'an, and Yang Zhengdao asked Li Ke to go to Wannian County to handle the registration of the retainers of Aba, Nazha, Shitu and Gao Kan.

Fearing that things might change while things were still going on, Yang Zhengdao thought that securing the profits as soon as possible was the best course of action.

After that, he only took Jiang Cheng and Tan Feng with him to Louguantai.

There's no other way! We have to bring these two spies from the Hundred Cavalry Division with us.

The three left the city and headed south, following the official road to Zhouzhi County once again.

On the way, Jiang Cheng suddenly spoke:

"Brother, as you probably know, I am from the Hundred Cavalry Division. When I return to Chang'an, someone will take my place."

Yang Zhengdao was taken aback; he hadn't expected Jiang Cheng to reveal his identity so directly.

He immediately realized that Jiang Cheng must have been promoted, and that he might meet him again in the future as a captain of the Hundred Cavalry Division.

Giving advance notice is a way of showing goodwill, and it also ensures that you can maintain a proper appearance when you meet again in the future.

Having grasped the crux of the matter, Yang Zhengdao immediately laughed heartily: "Then congratulations, Captain Jiang!"

Jiang Cheng clasped his hands in greeting and said, "Thank you for your kind words, Elder Brother. After I return to the Northern Army, I will surely see you again soon."

"Oh? Did Captain Jiang receive some news?"

"Once the eldest son returns to Chang'an, he will surely receive an imperial decree."

Oh, damn riddle man!

Yang Zhengdao guessed that Li Er must have made some arrangements, and it probably wouldn't be any overly demanding requests, otherwise he would have had no choice but to ask Da'an Palace for help.

At this moment, Yang Zhengdao suddenly thought of Tan Feng. Seeing that he remained silent and looked rather disappointed, he jokingly asked, "Captain Tan, when will you be promoted?"

Tan Feng blushed and cupped his hands, saying, "Brother, please don't make fun of me. I am a member of the Bad People, not a formal member of the Hundred Cavalry Division."

Yang Zhengdao's smile froze instantly, and he could only cough to cover up his embarrassment.

Jiang Cheng's face flashed with surprise, but then he understood. No wonder Tan Feng was so impetuous; he really didn't seem like a spy.

The Hundred Riders always carry out missions in pairs, without any subordinates to each other and without knowing each other's background.

It seems that the sage never truly regarded Yang Zhengdao as a dangerous person and strictly monitored him, otherwise he would not have sent a scoundrel.

Thinking of this, Jiang Cheng felt even more respect for Yang Zhengdao.

At this moment, Tan Feng suddenly gritted his teeth, looked up at Yang Zheng, and said, "Elder brother, can you keep the promises you made to Shi Tu and Gao Kan?"

Upon hearing this, Yang Zhengdao raised an eyebrow.

The "Bad People" of the Tang Dynasty were also considered lowly people, equivalent to government servants, and were considered unofficial personnel.

Private retainers can be released to free people at any time as long as their master agrees, but those who belong to the government as criminals must have made real great contributions to be released.

So Tan Feng believed the empty promises he made.

At this moment, there must be no hesitation whatsoever.

Yang Zhengdao immediately stated emphatically, "I have kept my promise to Shi and Gao for five years, and I will certainly keep it."

Five years is a long time.

Moreover, during the five years from the fifth to the tenth year of the Zhenguan era, there were no major events in the first three years, which was a good time to lay low and develop.

In the eighth year of the Zhenguan era, the Tuyuhun began to provoke border conflicts.

After several years of recuperation, the Tang Dynasty embarked on a new round of external expansion.

Therefore, with the system at his disposal, Yang Zhengdao believes that in five years, his "small shop" will be able to transform into a "large factory".

At that point, Shi Tu, Gao Kan, and their fellow workers will naturally no longer think about quitting.

After making a five-year plan in their minds, college students suddenly realized a truth.

If you want to draw a big, round pie, you have to eat your fill first.

Yang Zhengdao had finished eating and was in high spirits, full of confidence, with a bright smile and piercing eyes.

At this moment, Yang Zhengdao seemed to be radiating light in Tan Feng's eyes.

He paused for a moment, then cupped his hands to Yang Zhengdao and said, "Young Master, if given the chance, I would be willing to serve as your lackey and servant."

Yang Zhengdao twitched the corner of his mouth; it seemed like he was copying him.

Jiang Cheng, who was standing to the side, also laughed and said, "Since Brother Tan was left behind in this transfer, it must be intentional on the part of the Northern Commander. It's not impossible for him to transfer his registration and leave the official residence in the future."

Tan Feng immediately asked excitedly, "Is this true?"

What an idiot! How could Jiang Cheng possibly confirm something like this with you?

Yang Zhengdao quickly tried to smooth things over for Tan Feng: "Captain Jiang, if there is an opportunity in the future, I hope you will help me out. I thank you in advance."

Tan Feng then realized what was happening and bowed to Jiang Cheng in thanks.

As the three were talking, the woods on both sides of the official road grew deeper, and the mountain wind, carrying the sound of pine trees, rushed towards them. The green tiles and flying eaves of Louguantai were already faintly visible in the clouds and mist.