Shen Tang, Liu Xiangling, the iron-blooded traitor in the Southern Song Dynasty Chapter 457: The Sheng family is declining, and the head of the family bows
Chapter 457: The Sheng family is declining, and the head of the family bows
Chapter 457: The Sheng family is in decline, and the head of the family bows his head
In the field where the two families compete, each has its own winner and loser over the years. However, within their respective traditional spheres of influence, it is difficult for the other party to overpower the other.
For example, in the porcelain business, even if the Sheng family secretly targeted the Shao family, it only narrowed the gap between the two families. It is not easy to completely overpower the Shao family.
However, in recent times.
It was okay for the Sheng family to retreat in the sphere of influence between the two families, but the traditional foundation of their own family was not as good as that of the Shao family, which made Sheng Yongde feel more uncomfortable.
After hearing his son's words, Sheng Yongde couldn't help but rub his eyebrows.
During this period of time, the Sheng family was really in trouble.
First, during several business trips in the south, they were devoured by the local natives, causing the Sheng family to suffer a lot of losses.
Then, Beidi, which was gradually improving, suddenly stopped doing business.
Even several companies that had previously been interested in cooperating with the Sheng family ended their relationship directly, which made Sheng Yongde a little unbelievable.
In addition to this, coupled with the defeats and defeats in all aspects within the Song Dynasty, the Sheng family suffered a lot of losses.
Although the foundation is still far from being shaken, if this continues, the two families with similar power may have to decide the winner.
"Have you found out what the cause is?"
Sheng Yongde asked in a solemn voice.
Sheng Xinghua smiled bitterly, "Father, we don't know the specific reason now, but there are rumors that the government secretly helped the Shao family, so we failed!"
"As expected!"
Sheng Yongde sighed.
Sheng Xinghua was stunned, "Father, you already know?"
"Hey, don't you know some recent news?
We, the Song Dynasty, won a great victory in our negotiations with the Kingdom of Jin."
"Of course I know, but what does this have to do with our business?"
Sheng Xinghua asked puzzledly.
Sheng Yongde shook his head helplessly, "The biggest contributor this time is the new champion, named Shen Tang.
Although Shen Tang and Shao Muyu, the eldest daughter of the Shao family, have not yet gotten married, it is already a definite matter."
"I learned through some old friends that although this person is the number one scholar in a new subject, he is highly favored by His Majesty, and he is even friends with Prime Minister Zhang, Prime Minister Shi and others above the court.
Under such circumstances, it is natural for our sphere of influence to be suppressed.
Although, these things are not necessarily arranged by Shen Tang or my old rival.
But in the officialdom, people always act based on looks. This Shen Tang obviously has a bright future. Suppress us, go do a good job for the Shao family, and indirectly make friends with Shen Tang. This kind of icing on the cake will not be done by anyone.
Wrong hand."
"Furthermore, our business in the North should also be related to this person."
"Not long ago, this person got married to the princess of the Kingdom of Jin. With such a relationship, we are naturally not as good as them."
Sheng Yongde's words stunned Sheng Xinghua. It turned out that such a huge loss to his family was due to such a person?
Moreover, I seemed to have met this person at the Shao family's birthday party at the beginning of the year.
However, at that time, this person was only Jieyuan Shen. Although he was considered outstanding, he was not as good as himself.
Now a year has passed, not to mention myself, even my father seems to be extremely afraid of this person?
This is really thirty years in Hedong and thirty years in Hexi!
"Father, what should we do?"
Looking at his son's expression, with a bit of fear, Sheng Yongde couldn't help but sigh again. Fortunately, he is still here, but after he goes there in the future, he doesn't know if they can support this huge Sheng family.
Go down.
Although the Shao family's two sons are useless, their daughter is promising.
When at home, he is a good hand in business.
Now I finally have a husband, but not only did the Shao family not feel depressed, but the husband I found became a huge help to the Shao family.
Moreover, I heard that the eldest of the two young masters of the Shao family has recently changed his ways and has been studying at home.
The second child is even more amazing. He actually got the glass business through some unknown channel. Even he couldn't help but contribute a lot of money.
In such a comparison, the descendants of my family are already so much inferior to the Shao family.
Facing his father, Sheng Xinghua couldn't help but shudder. For some reason, he always felt that his father looked at him in a somewhat unkind way.
However, it seems that I haven’t made any mistakes recently?
How did he know that he had suffered an unreasonable disaster...
"Unfortunately……"
Involuntarily, Sheng Yongde thought again of his daughter who was lost in infancy.
If my daughter was still alive...
Shaking his head vigorously to suppress the unrealistic thoughts in his mind, Sheng Yongde said to his son in a solemn voice, "Although our Sheng family is currently in some difficulties, this is nothing more than a setback. If you want to
It is impossible to completely shake my Sheng family."
“First, let’s shrink our business for the time being.
Anyway, the New Year is coming, so there is no rush.
If the Shao family wants to overwhelm us, they can still do it.
However, if they want to completely suppress us, even if they have the advantage, they still need to break their muscles.
My old buddy won't do this kind of loss-making business."
"Furthermore, affairs in the court have always been subject to change.
Shen Tang is benefiting now, but he may be suppressed at some point.
When the time comes, the Shao family will naturally fall because of this."
"Secondly, all existing businesses that compete with the Shao family will be abandoned.
Instead of fighting for a meaningless result, it is better to cut off the tail and survive."
"Also, it is said that the Shao family went to Sizhou to celebrate the New Year this year?
In this case, I will personally go to my old friend's birthday party this time.
Although the two of us have been fighting for many years, we still cherish each other.
As long as I give in a little or two, the old man will not fail to give me this face.
In addition, I also want to know who Shen Tang is."
"Although my Shao family's voice has been damaged because of him.
However, even I admire this person greatly for his ability to earn heavenly merit for us, the Great Song Dynasty."
It has to be said that every head of this wealthy family is an outstanding person.
Even if the Shao Family and the Sheng Family were a family of merchants, they were definitely not a simple person who could develop their merchant business to a place where they are now as wealthy as anyone else.
Now that the Sheng family has suffered a defeat, Sheng Yongde immediately decided to cut off his tail to survive. He was so decisive and had to endure huge losses. This is definitely something that not everyone can do.
"Why!"
After the words fell, Sheng Yongde couldn't help but sigh again. If his son could live up to his expectations, why would he need to bow his head in front of his old friends?