"Lang Jun, my father is going back to Bianliang." Hai Chaoyun informed Sheng Changbai with a smile on his face.
"Is it a letter from my father-in-law?"
"I just received a letter from my father today." Hai Chaoyun handed the letter to Sheng Changbai and said.
"It's a good thing to be able to return to the capital, but the court is not very stable at this time. Now that Taishan and the others are back, I don't know if I'm happy or worried."
After sending Gu Tingye out, Zhao Zongquan finally felt more at ease without his strongest thug.
He didn't start a big fight in the court and continued to do any big things.
Taking advantage of this period of relative peace, the positions in the court were adjusted.
Many of the key members of the Huangkao faction were transferred away from the capital by Zhao Zongquan.
Of course, the leading ministers, such as Yushi Zhongcheng, Zhijianyuan, and Sengliyuan, could not move easily, and they all sat securely in their positions.
Most of those who suffered the disaster and were driven out of Bianliang were people who were in the middle group and had no connections, and became cannon fodder in the fight.
Sheng Changbai stayed in Bianliang because of his low grade and some manipulations by Gu Tingye.
The reason why Qi Heng was able to stay was not only because he was the Queen Mother's number one thug, but also because he had the Queen Mother's protection.
Also because he had a good father-in-law, Xianggong Shen went to Zhao Zongquan to surrender, and with the protection of the Queen Mother, Qi Heng was saved.
Zhao Zongquan transferred a lot of people out, and of course a lot of people had to be transferred back to supplement them.
Sheng Changbai Taishan probably took advantage of this trend.
"It's a good thing to be able to return to Bianliang. If it's really dangerous above the court, I can only advise my father to stay out of it." Hai Chaoyun said seriously.
"Yes, if they can come back, you can take care of yourself more peacefully. When you know the exact date of arrival in Beijing, you can inform me again and we will pick them up together." Sheng Changbai finally responded.
For Hai Chaoyun, no matter what, it is not a bad thing for his parents to come back.
"Changbai, what a good thing, your uncle is going back to Bianliang, and your grandmother is coming back with him, so that our Wang family will be reunited in Bianliang."
Within a few days, Wang Ruofu also became happy.
Uncle Wang was also transferred back to Bianliang, and the old lady of the Wang family who lived with Uncle Wang also wanted to return to Beijing.
Although Wang Ruofu grew up in his uncle's house, he didn't have much contact with his mother.
But after all, they are his own mother and brother, and Wang Ruofu still has blood and family affection for the two of them.
Wang Ruofu would treat his Aunt Kang sincerely, who had always been at odds with him and looked down upon him.
Not to mention the old lady Wang and Uncle Wang who have been helping Wang Ruofu and many other people in the Sheng family.
"Congratulations to my mother, we can reunite our relatives and reunite our family. When my uncle arrives in Bianliang, my father and I will help him and his family."
Because of this wave of changes in the court.
During this period a year ago, the pier became a hot spot for officials to gather.
Years ago was already a peak period for arrivals and departures. With the addition of these officials leaving and returning to Beijing, the business of the docks reached a new peak.
The first person Sheng Changbai received was from the Hai family. When his old father-in-law came to Beijing this time, he became the deputy envoy of the Third Division, in charge of the Du Branch.
The Du Branch Department is responsible for the statistics and coordination of the country's wealth. As the name suggests, the main responsibility of this department is how to spend money.
He served as deputy envoy of the third department for a period of time, and then was promoted to envoy of the third department, the country's finance minister.
The third envoy, Yushi Zhongcheng, Hanlin bachelor, knew Kaifeng Mansion, and was the fourth leader of the Zhou Dynasty.
During the Zhou dynasty, ministers were basically selected from these positions.
This was the broadest and smoothest path to becoming a prime minister in the Zhou Dynasty.
There was no problem in taking my father-in-law to Beijing.
The two of them couldn't talk much. They just exchanged some opinions on the etiquette dispute some time ago.
My father-in-law gave some advice to Sheng Changboer about his fate.
My father-in-law still basically understands and affirms Sheng Changbai's insults against Han Zhang and Zhao Zongquan some time ago.
After giving Sheng Changbai reassurance that his future would not be affected, my father-in-law was anxious to take up his post and went about his own affairs.
Because of the big Zhou tax, we are now in a state of being unable to make ends meet.
It is definitely not an easy job to be in the third department, especially for financial officials who have no money in the country.
Because the New Year is approaching, the emperor wants to give rewards (year-end bonuses) to the civil and military ministers.
This is another big expense, because Zhao Zongquan is not doing anything this year and is not a good person.
If you have angered most of the courtiers, you need to give more year-end bonuses to make up for the wounded hearts of the courtiers.
If you spend money to buy favor, the rewards will be a bit richer than in previous years.
If he is not even willing to pay more wages and benefits, Zhao Zongquan, the boss, can really be said to be useless in the eyes of civil servants.
The first thing my father-in-law did when he took office was to squeeze out this expenditure among the various expenditures of the imperial court. It was indeed not easy and very difficult.
This kind of thing concerns the interests of all officials. No matter who does it, there is no way to shirk it.
Then there was the matter of taking over Uncle Wang's family, which was different from taking over the Hai family.
The Hai family is Sheng Changbai's father-in-law's family, so as long as Sheng Changbai and Hai Chaoyun are married, it will be fine.
The Wang family is Sheng Hong's father-in-law's family. Sheng Hong and his wife, Sheng Changbai and his wife, both came over to pick him up.
If not Hua Lan and Ru Lan were married, even these two Lans would have to come.
It’s not just the Sheng family, the Wang family doesn’t just have one son-in-law from the Sheng family.
Uncle Kang and Aunt Kang took their legitimate son Kang Jin to the dock to pick them up.
"Hey... isn't this a member of the Sheng family who has achieved great success? Now that they are prosperous, they still recognize the Wang family as a poor relative?"
As soon as the two families met, Aunt Kang became very angry with the Sheng family.
This person's face changes very quickly. When he was young, he always looked down on Wang Ruofu.
After the Sheng family got better in the past few years, Aunt Kang flattered, curry favor, and fawned over Wang Ruofu again.
But after Sheng Changbai repeatedly sabotaged it, Aunt Kang could not take advantage of the Sheng family.
Aunt Kang changed her attitude again and began to resent the Sheng family.
I feel that the Sheng family is sorry for the Kang family by not letting the Kang family take advantage.
Under the influence of Sheng Changbai, the Sheng family really did not want to have too much involvement with the Kang family.
But it still has nothing to do with the Wang family. Aunt Kang and the Wang family obviously understand that she is disliked and increase the weight of her words.
If you know you are being rejected and don't look for the reasons within yourself, you will only blame others.
It is really not unjust for a family to have a ruined family fortune.
"Hahaha, what did my sister say? The Wang family belongs to the Grand Master's family. Since when can they be regarded as poor relatives? What my sister said is inappropriate."
After Sheng Hong laughed a few times, he replied to Aunt Kang.
"In public, could you say a few words less?"
Uncle Kang scolded Aunt Kang, saying that by marrying such a daughter-in-law, Uncle Kang had also committed sins in his previous life and was having a headache.
"Uncle, Brother Jin."
Although the relationship between the two families made Aunt Kang a little stiff, except for Aunt Kang, everyone else still greeted her as usual.
When Uncle Kang was young, he was as handsome as Sheng Hong.
Now Sheng Hong still retains some good looks and is considered a middle-aged handsome boy, while Uncle Kang has become a middle-aged greasy man, looking like a little old man.
Not only is popularity nourishing, but official aura is also nourishing. Uncle Kang was already addicted to wine and sex, and after years of training, he looked nothing like Sheng Hong's peers.
Kang Jin, the legitimate son of the Kang family, was actually a pretty good young man and could have become the leader of the Kang family.
It was under the discipline of Aunt Kang, a strong mother, that my personality was suppressed and became a little weak, and my behavior and actions became a little submissive.
If there was no such troublesome mother like Aunt Kang, for the sake of the two cousins.
Whether he is in politics or business, Sheng Changbai doesn't mind helping this old cousin.
But fearing that Aunt Kang would take advantage of her and become attached to the Sheng family, the old cousin could only work hard on her own.
"Uncle, Brother Bai."
After saying hello, Kang Jin stayed away from the Sheng family under Aunt Kang's glare.
The two families became quiet again. Except for Lao Kang and Sheng Hong, the brothers-in-law had a good relationship.
Apart from being able to chat and dare to chat for a few words, there is no communication with others.
After drinking two cups of tea in the teahouse, the servants finally came over to inform me.
The official ship that the Wang family was on finally docked at the Bianhe River.
"Mother, you have finally returned to Beijing. Your daughter's life will be miserable while you are away!"
As soon as she saw someone, Aunt Kang exaggeratedly rushed towards the old lady of the Wang family.
Seeing Aunt Kang's exaggerated performance, a group of people, including Aunt Kang's daughter Kang Yuan'er, the grandson-in-law of the Wang family, were all shocked.
Sheng Changbai had no expectations for Aunt Kang, knowing that this woman could do anything.
I was mentally prepared and reacted first, then greeted Uncle Wang:
"Uncle, aunt, you've had a hard time on the road. The journey here was smooth and peaceful, right?"
In fact, Uncle Wang's uncle has always been kind to the legitimate children of the Sheng family.
Ever since the three of them were young, Uncle Wang has always cared about the three of them, and would send them various expensive gifts from time to time during holidays.
At that time, the Wang family still enjoyed the legacy of Mrs. Wang, who left behind a rich legacy.
At that time, the Sheng family was not as wealthy as it is today. Sheng Hong's official position was not high, and Uncle Sheng Wei's business was not big enough to provide for a second wife.
Every time Uncle Wang made a move, it was a big deal for the Sheng family back then.
Uncle Wang was actually very good to Sheng Hong, except that he was angry with Sheng Hong for a while because Sheng Hong spoiled his concubines and killed his wife.
It can be said that he spared no effort to help Sheng Hong in his career.
If possible, Sheng Changbai would still like to help keep an eye on the Wang family and not let the Wang family be dragged down by the Kang family.
"It went well. You guys have been waiting here for a long time, right?" Uncle Wang replied.
"We didn't wait long... There's a bit of chaos here at the dock. Let's go back to the city first. The Fengfeng Banquet has been prepared for you."
With this time, Sheng Hong also reacted.
If Aunt Kang wants to cry like Mrs. Wang, let her cry.
Uncle Kang wants to indulge Aunt Kang, but the others really have nothing to do with Aunt Kang.
"Brother Bai, you saw it. Your Aunt Kang and the old lady were in a car. She had to complain to the old lady. It was your decision to alienate the Kang family. You even wrote a letter to persuade your uncle. Now the old lady is back. Yes, how should you explain?"
On the way back to the city, Aunt Kang followed the old lady in a carriage.
Kang's aunt Wang Ruoyu has not seen her daughter since her marriage.
We haven't seen each other for such a long time. If Wang Ruoyu goes to my mother instead of Kang Yuan'er, it must not be out of filial piety.
"The soldiers will come to cover up the water and earth. The worst that can happen is that the old lady will scold you."
The old lady of the Wang family is indeed more difficult to handle, with a tough personality and a bad temper.
The most important thing is that of the three children, the old lady is partial to Wang Ruoyu the most, and she doesn't know what's so special about Aunt Kang, what's so attractive about her.
But even if it is difficult to do, no matter what Mrs. Wang does, she can't do it without the Sheng family's unwillingness.
Use the resources of the Sheng family to help subsidize Aunt Kang.
The initiative actually still lies with the Sheng family.
To deal with this old lady, all she needs to do is refuse to cooperate.
After eating and sending people back to the royal residence in Bianliang, the old lady really found someone to talk to. She summoned everyone, big and small, except for the two sons-in-law:
"Brothers and sisters are connected by blood and share the same spirit. Even if they get married and have their own small families, they should help each other and work together in the same boat. When your father was alive, what did you teach you and how did you do it? "
The old lady scolded her with a straight face, completely ignoring the fact that this was another family reunion after many years, and it was a rare and happy reunion.
"The Kang family is in such great decline. As brothers and sisters, don't you know how to help?" The old lady mainly looked at Uncle Wang and Wang Ruofu.
"Mom, I didn't ignore my eldest sister. Over the years, whether we need money or help, my family has never hesitated. You know this."
The Wang family's uncle replied aggrievedly that the Wang family had indeed spared no effort in helping the Kang family over the years.
Whether it was official favors or financial support, the Wang family always contributed a lot to the Kang family.
It was only after receiving the letter from Sheng Changbai and learning the true situation of the Kang family that Uncle Wang's support for the Kang family became less unprincipled.
Of course, it's not just the result of Sheng Changbai's persuasion. In recent years, the Wang family's political resources and financial resources have been far less than before.
The Kang family can no longer afford such squandering, which is also an important reason.
"Mom, I don't care about my sister's family. It's just that our family's capabilities are limited and we can't help them."
Wang Ruofu then explained that it was not that the Sheng family had not given up on the Kang family.
Apart from their brother-in-law relationship, Sheng Hong and Lao Kang had a friendship, and they expended favors and favors for Uncle Kang. Wang Ruofu also provided financial support to Aunt Kang.
Although it was only a superficial taste, and it cannot be said that they spared no effort to help the Kang family, it would be really a shame to say that the Sheng family did not help the Kang family.
"If you had really helped, could the Kang family still be in such decline?"
On the old lady's side, she completely adopted Aunt Kang's logic. The Kang family was in decline and it was all because of the lack of help from others.
As long as there is enough help, the Kang family can become more prosperous like the Sheng family.
"Old lady, if you want to know why the Kang family is still in such a bad situation, why not first find out what the Kang family has done in these years?" Sheng Changbai took the initiative to stand up and said.
