Now I really have to marry the princess.

After leaving Chang Le Palace, Li Tai had become Yang Zhengdao's biggest fan.

He was particularly amazed when he saw the copy of Li Bai's "Qingping Diao" by Yang Zhengdao.

College students only know that Li Bai's poem about Yang Guifei is good, but they don't know anything about why it's good.

But Li Tai understood; he was a child raised on literature and the one with the highest literary cultivation among Li Er's sons.

He now has eight poems written by Yang Zhengdao.

I heard one from Li Yuanjia, glimpsed two from Li Er in Ganlu Palace, plus the one that Li Hui circulated in Pingkangfang, and the four I just saw from Li Lizhi.

Li Tai suddenly felt a little jealous of his younger sister, because A-Zhi had won five out of the eight poems.

It's truly enviable.

However, according to Yuanjia Wangshu, Yang Zhengdao is already infatuated with Azhi.

His passionate and unconventional nature, his disregard for worldly conventions, truly make him seem like a celestial being, a free and unrestrained individual.

Thinking of this, Li Tai was eager to meet this distant cousin.

As for where to find Yang Zhengdao and Li Ke's group, that was naturally to wait patiently.

Li Tai predicted that the two would definitely go to Qingshan Palace when they passed through Wugong County.

Qingshan Palace was originally a villa of Li Yuan, but this villa was of extraordinary significance because it was the birthplace of Li Er (Li Er).

After Li Er ascended the throne, he renovated Wugong Villa and renamed it Qingshan Palace.

Later, in order to commemorate Empress Dou, the mother of Emperor Li Er, Cide Temple was built on the west side of Qingshan Palace.

As juniors, Yang Zhengdao and Li Ke were praying for Li Yuan, and since they were passing through Wugong County, they had no reason not to visit Cide Temple.

Now that the temple has just been completed, Li Tai has made up his mind to ask his father, the emperor, for permission to inspect it.

Li Tai was confident about how to extract more excellent works from Yang Zhengdao.

He learned from his uncle, Prince Yuanjia, that his father, Emperor Xu Yangzhengdao, was recruiting a group of soldiers.

Yang Zhengdao has been praying to Buddha all this way, so he probably hasn't had time to recruit anyone yet.

In this way, he can meet their needs and solve their urgent problems.

As the eldest son, Li Tai naturally had a dedicated guard unit for protection.

Although he had not yet established his own household, and this team of guards nominally belonged to Li Er, he felt that it was not a big deal to take it upon himself to give it to Yang Zhengdao as a unit.

So Li Tai quickly took action, and relying on Li Er's favoritism, he soon obtained permission.

After leaving Taiji Palace, he called upon his closest companion, Li Jingren, the second son of the Prince of Jiangxia, and they set off for Wugong County.

Meanwhile, Yang Zhengdao and Li Ke's group were also on their way to Wugong County.

Li Tai guessed correctly; Yang Zhengdao and Li Ke were indeed going to Cide Temple.

Although college students may not have a high level of political awareness, they still understand interpersonal relationships and social dynamics.

At this moment, Yang Zhengdao felt both joy and fear.

[Current Mission: Explore Yongzhou]

[Mission Objective: Complete the check-in process in all seventeen counties under the jurisdiction of Yongzhou]

Current progress: 15/17

Over the past few days, they traveled from Fayuan Temple in Fuping County to Yunyang Temple in Yunyang County and Huadu Temple in Liquan County.

Two more stops and the mission to explore Yongzhou will be complete. I wonder what the reward will be.

Yang Zhengdao then drew three more times in a row.

It includes analyses of perfect-score essays from the imperial examinations, a comprehensive understanding of calligraphy from all dynasties, and detailed explanations of hot spring baths and hydrotherapy.

The three skills are useful, but not many.

Perhaps to avoid bugs, the system provides analysis of perfect scores in the imperial examination essays, all of which are essays written by top scholars from the Song and Ming dynasties.

The phrase "having mastered all the calligraphy of all dynasties" literally means that one has a general understanding of all styles of calligraphy, but is not an expert in any particular style.

Taking the popular regular script of the Zhenguan era as an example, having this skill only means that one can write well, but it is far from reaching the level of Ouyang Xiu and Yu Shinan.

However, he could have used a new font to break away from the standards for judging regular script and establish his own style.

The first choice for this new font is naturally Emperor Huizong's Slender Gold style.

The only problem, however, is how well the people of the Tang Dynasty would accept this new font.

As for the detailed explanation of hot spring bathing and hydrotherapy, coupled with the gentle massage techniques he had previously acquired, this is the kind of thing that would allow him to open a bathhouse in the Tang Dynasty!

Thinking of the bathhouse, Yang Zhengdao subconsciously glanced at Nazha beside him.

Naza wore a brand-new leather armor that tightly wrapped around her upper body, making her chest look like she was carrying two pomelos; the copper studs tightly bound her slender waist, which could be grasped in one hand; her long legs hanging down from the saddle were straight and firm, giving her a dashing and heroic look, yet also very alluring.

Thinking of Ah Wu and Ah Liu at home, Yang Zhengdao wished he could immediately build a hot spring bath at home so that he could have them on both sides in the future. What more could a husband ask for!

Just as Yang Zhengdao was fantasizing about his family's happy life, he caught a glimpse of the eunuch Jian behind Nazha.

Alas, what can I do about my status as a remnant of the previous dynasty...

Yang Zhengdao shook his head, feeling regretful; it wasn't time for corruption yet.

Left with no other choice, Yang Zhengdao began to study the Slender Gold style of calligraphy to dispel the strange and beautiful images in his mind.

He practiced writing in the air using his fingers instead of a pen.

Suddenly, Yang Zhengdao remembered a story about diligence that Ouyang Xiu had told him.

A smile involuntarily crept onto his lips.

Since this eunuch was sent by Empress Zhangsun to assess him as a "son-in-law candidate," let's leave him with a little bit of a deep impression.

It's time to show off your real skills!

Yang Zhengdao instructed Tan Feng to take out a piece of hemp paper, a wolf-hair brush, and a small ink stick.

Thanks to the basic riding skills provided by the system, Yang Zhengdao sat firmly in the saddle, as if walking on flat ground.

"Brother, what's wrong with you...?" Tan Feng exclaimed in surprise, his eyes wide.

Everyone looked over immediately, and they were all shocked.

Yang Zhengdao controlled the horse with both legs, held the paper in his left hand, and wielded the brush with his right. On the horse's back, rising and falling, his calligraphy was as powerful and elegant as if he were writing at a desk.

"This..." Li Ke was so shocked that he was speechless for a moment, and couldn't help but exclaim, "Cousin, you really have some good skills."

Naza looked at him with adoration, her eyes crinkling into crescent moons.

Aba just found it funny and chuckled foolishly.

The eunuch Jian, who was behind, urged his horse forward and flattered him, saying, "Young Master Yang is truly diligent, able to wield his brush and ink so readily."

Yang Zhengdao coughed lightly and smiled at the eunuch Jian:

"You flatter me, Your Excellency. In truth, I was adrift in politics in my youth, and my calligraphy has never been able to improve. I have diligently and self-disciplined myself in the three sessions in order to achieve something."

This reason is perfect. Combined with this story, and the introduction of the Slender Gold style font, it would be a popular and well-received story, making it easier for the new font to gain recognition from literary circles.

Haha! College students do know how to create hype.

After saying that, Yang Zhengdao called out to Tan Feng in his heart, "Come and be my straight man!"

This guy, who always asked the most questions, didn't disappoint. He scratched his head and asked, "Da Lang, what's Mikami?"

Yang Zhengdao forced a smile and said seriously, "Naturally, on horseback, on the pillow, and in the toilet."

When it comes to shamelessness, college students should be the first in the world.

Ouyang Xiu, I've already used the story you told.

Li Ke's gaze was intense, while Jiang Cheng seemed lost in thought.

After a moment of astonishment, the eunuch Jian silently slowed his horse down to the back of the procession, and secretly took out a wooden tablet and lead strips.

"Zhengdao was skilled at riding and could write on horseback. He was also a diligent learner, saying that he encouraged himself to study on horseback, in bed, and even in the toilet."

Just as Yang Zhengdao and his group saw the outline of Wugong County's city wall, they suddenly saw dust rising from the city gate.

More than ten elite riders rushed out of the city gate and charged straight toward their location.