Returning to Tokyo Prefecture again, Sheng Hong felt that the feeling of being rejected suddenly disappeared without a trace.
"Shilang Sheng, I have organized a poetry gathering in Fanlou and would like to invite the Shilang to attend!"
"Oh? Poetry party?
It’s an elegant thing!
It's just that I have just returned to Tokyo and there are many things that need to be dealt with.
Only next time!”
"Haha, the minister is busy with official duties, I understand!
If there are excellent works at the poetry meeting, I would like to send them to your residence.
Please correct me, Sir!
I wonder if that’s okay?”
"Haha, of course!"
Sheng Hong was in a high position, but he did not get carried away, nor did he get lost in the compliments of people around him. He was still clearly aware that his situation was very delicate.
The new emperor Zhao Zongquan is a scheming person, and he is not as simple as he appears on the surface. He is more like Li Yuan, the emperor of the Tang Dynasty in the previous dynasty. All the limelight was overshadowed by his son Li Shimin.
But if you really think that Li Yuan, the emperor of the Tang Dynasty, had no ability and relied solely on his son Li Shimin, then you are totally wrong. Being able to survive safely under the suspicion of Emperor Yang Guang of the Sui Dynasty is the most important thing, let alone ascending the throne as emperor.
.
The current new emperor Zhao Zongquan is the same. On the surface, he always seems a little indecisive. In fact, this is his routine. Sheng Hong has never underestimated this new emperor Zhao Zongquan.
When they were in Yuzhou, although Zhao Zongquan and Zhao Yingce did not say it openly, they still expressed their intention to support Sheng Hualan as their head wife, just to gain the support of Sheng Hong and Gu Tingye.
When the new emperor Zhao Zongquan ascended the throne and saw that the overall situation was decided, he wanted to regret it again. Of course, Sheng Hong was unwilling to suffer such a boring loss, so he had no choice but to show his strength.
Sheng Hong also knew that as long as he showed his strength, the new emperor Zhao Zongquan would definitely start to be afraid of him, but letting the new emperor know that he was not easy to bully was indeed what Sheng Hong had to do now.
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As soon as he returned to Tokyo, Sheng Hong first visited the residence of Grand Prime Minister Han and thanked Grand Prime Minister Han for taking care of his son Sheng Changbai.
"People Shanda, we have been apart for three days, so treat each other with admiration!
Unexpectedly, when Shanda people returned to Tokyo, they would truly be like the return of the king!" Looking at the high-spirited Sheng Hong in front of him, Mr. Han also sincerely admired him.
"Haha, Mr. Han, please stop teasing me!
This is just a question of whether things are going well for me or not, it’s just a matter of luck!
"I don't think so!
Luck is also a manifestation of strength.
Sometimes I wonder if people at Shanda have long known that New Emperor is the final winner!"
"Haha, Mr. Han really knows how to joke!
This is absolutely impossible!" Sheng Hong quickly dealt with it with a haha.
After chatting for a while in the Han Dynasty's mansion, Sheng Hong said goodbye and left. As soon as he walked out of the Han mansion, he saw a strange middle-aged official coming to visit the Han Dynasty.
"Huh? Is this the newly appointed Minister of Household Affairs Sheng Hongsheng?"
"It's me! I don't know..."
"Your Excellency, the next official is the new Chengzhilang, the new minister, Shentong!"
"Oh? This is fate!
When I came to Beijing, my new position was also Cheng Zhilang!
Mr. Shen, I won’t disturb you for visiting Mr. Han for now!
Let’s talk another day!”
"Yes! Congratulations to Mr. Shanda!"
After getting on the carriage, Sheng Hong rushed to Sheng's house in Jiying Lane. Looking at the lively streets of Tokyo outside, he suddenly remembered the famous "Along the River During the Qingming Festival".
As the carriage drove on the streets of Tokyo, Sheng Hong's thoughts became more and more scattered. Suddenly he felt the carriage stagnate, and then stopped, "Dongrong, what's going on?"
"Master, there is someone riding a horse in front of us, blocking our way!"
"Oh?" Sheng Hong was a little confused, then raised the curtain of the carriage and looked out.
"Master Shen?
Aren't you at the residence of Mr. Han Da?
What are you doing?" Seeing Shentong dismounting and saluting in front of him, Sheng Hong showed a confused expression.
"I disturbed the Lord Assistant, is it true?
As soon as I left the mansion of Grand Prime Minister Han, I thought that the secret palace was right in front of me, and wanted to invite the Vice Minister to come in and have a talk!"
"this......"
Looking at Shentong, who was obviously a little over-enthusiastic, Sheng Hong had a strange feeling of admiration.
But not to hit the smiling man, Sheng Hong guessed that this Shentong had just entered the capital as an official and wanted to get closer to a man of great influence like himself!
"That's fine! I happen to be a little thirsty, so I'll go to Mr. Shen's house and ask for a few cups of tea!"
Hearing Sheng Hong nodded and agreed to his invitation, Shentong looked surprised and quickly led the way.
They didn't walk far, turned into a wide alley, and arrived at Shentong's house.
Seeing Shentong open the middle door to welcome him, Sheng Hong smiled indifferently, and suddenly felt that if a junior official had no background, it would be really difficult to survive in Tokyo.
"Sir, please!"
Following Shentong to the living room of the Shen family, Sheng Hong casually exchanged a few words and sat down to drink tea.
"Well! Master Shen's tea is really good!
It should be the Yuqian Longjing in West Lake!"
"Your Majesty, the Minister is wise!
It is indeed Longjing before the rain!
Before I came to Beijing, I was working in Hangzhou Prefecture!"
"Oh I got it!"
"If Mr. Minister likes it, I will bring some back later!"
"Haha, that's fine! Thank you very much, Master Shen!"
"Your Excellency, you're welcome!"
After chatting for a long time, Shen Tong didn't see Shen Tong getting straight to the point, and Sheng Hong became a little impatient.
After chatting awkwardly here for a while, a few people suddenly walked out of the back house. Shen Tong quickly stood up and introduced Sheng Hong, "Your Excellency, this is the official's first wife, Shen Yushi!"
"Hello, madam!" Sheng Hong suppressed the doubts in his heart and greeted with a smile.
"Your Excellency, Mr. Shen Yu, you are polite!"
"This is the lower official's son, Shen Da!
Now studying in the Imperial College!"
"Oh? Master Shen, your son is indeed a talented person!
He is actually a graduate of the Imperial College, and he will definitely have a bright future!"
"Thank you, Sir, for your kind words!" Shentong's family all looked happy.
"I came in a hurry and didn't bring any gifts!
This is the VIP card of "Sheng's Library".
With it, you can enter the library at will and enjoy box service for free!
I hope Shenda can be named on the next scientific examination gold list!" Sheng Hong took out a special card and handed it to Shenda.
After receiving the VIP card handed over by Sheng Hong and hearing Sheng Hong's explanation, Shenda and Shentong both had expressions of surprise on their faces, "Thank you, Sir, for your support!"
"My lord, this is our little girl Shen Ruyue!"
"Oh? Miss Shen, hello!" Sheng Hong looked at the familiar Shen Ruyue, and suddenly his heart moved. Then he remembered that she was Mrs. Shen, the second wife of Mr. Qi Qi Heng in the original drama. She was indeed stunning.
beauty.
"Your Excellency, this young lady is so polite!"
Sheng Hong couldn't help but look at the other party a few more times. Seeing that the other party was close to 1.7 meters tall and had a suitable fat and thin figure, he sighed inwardly at Qi Heng's good fortune. He was able to marry such a stunning beauty in the second marriage.
"Master Shen, is your father the former Prime Minister of Shen?" Sheng Hong then realized that Shen Tong also had a background. No wonder he could marry the Duke of Qi.
"Exactly! My father and Mr. Han were always on good terms during his lifetime.
This time when I returned to Beijing to take up my post, I specially went to visit the Grand Prime Minister’s Mansion!”
"Oh! That's it! How disrespectful!"
"How dare you! In the future, I will need to be looked after by my Lord Assistant!"