I am the master of this world

Chapter 204

After resting and taking a bath, Shen Ning's life returned to peace.

It has been more than two months since I came to the imperial capital, and the weather has become hot, and the heat is hard to dissipate.

Last year, because it was Emperor Sima Zhou's big birthday, Sima Zhou didn't go to the Mountain Resort. In previous years, Sima Zhou had to go to the Mountain Resort to escape the heat every time it was very hot.

As for the official affairs of the imperial court, they were basically handled by a meeting hall formed by three high-ranking officials. When encountering major issues that could not be handled, they would naturally report to Sima Zhou.Furthermore, even if Sima Zhou was in the palace, he might not ask questions.

Moreover, the Summer Resort is not far from the imperial capital, in Xiushan, thirty miles to the northeast.

Although Xiushan is not high, the mountains and forests are quiet and there is a natural spring with cool and sweet water. Over the years, it has been built as a summer resort and has been continuously improved. The scenery is beautiful, the environment is pleasant, and all kinds of facilities are complete. It is indeed suitable for vacation.

When the emperor went to the summer resort, safety was the first priority. Huo Tianguang originally led the Tianlong Guard to guard the place, but Huo Tianguang's mother suddenly died of illness.

Filial piety is a major issue in human relations, so Sima Zhou asked Huo Tianguang to go home to observe filial piety. Because Huo Tianguang had a heavy responsibility, he could not observe filial piety for three years, so he allowed him to observe filial piety for three months.

So Shen Ning can only take on the heavy responsibility of his defense this time.

This somewhat disrupted Shen Ning's plan, but he also understood that the plan could not keep up with the changes, so he immediately packed up his things, prepared his troops, and went to meet Princess Changle and Meng Xingchen at the same time.

Princess Changle has already checked with the pharmacist. A small amount of Zuixian Powder does have an aphrodisiac effect. As long as the amount is controlled, it is not harmful.Coupled with Sima Qing's lobbying, Princess Changle was completely relieved and prepared to use Zuixian Powder to deal with the Yang family.

So next, Princess Changle is going to let Yang Jian live in the princess mansion, and then give him a large dose of Zuixian powder, making him a victim of Zuixian powder.

As for other matters in the imperial capital, Meng Xingchen is keeping an eye on them.

After explaining to the two of them, Shen Ning returned to the palace. When ready, he escorted Sima Zhou's Luan Jia to set off.

For this trip, six thousand heavenly dragon guards were arranged for protection, accompanied by alchemists, internal officials, eunuchs, court ladies, and of course, the four favorite concubines and concubines such as Zhao Qingxuan also had to follow.

To escape the heat is to eliminate the fire from the outside, and women are to eliminate the fire from the inside.

Helping the inside and outside, this scorching summer will not be hot.

The vast team arrived at the summer resort. The place had been cleaned and could be moved in directly.

And Shen Ning couldn't stay idle, and took over the guarding of the Summer Resort, with one sentry at every ten steps, one post at twenty steps, and no corners that were prone to problems were spared.

After checking all this, it was dark.

When I arrived at the palace where His Majesty was resting, I happened to meet Xu Chongzhi who was coming out.

"General Shen, you have worked hard." Xu Chong said with a straight smile.

Shen Ning cupped his fists and said, "This is what a humble job should do."

Xu Chong said with a straight smile, "Your Majesty is tired today and has already gone to bed. Is General Shen free to have a drink with our family?"

"It's an honor to be in a humble position!" Shen Ning was naturally willing, and since Xu Chong had taken the initiative to show his favor, he must have something to say.

The two came to the pavilion in the lake. The summer wind blew the water from the ground spring, giving it a cool feeling.

The palace maid prepared four side dishes and a jug of wine, and then everyone left.

Shen Ning poured the wine, Xu Chong straightened it up, and said with a smile: "Does General Shen know that our family and Huo Doutong have served His Majesty for many years, but we have never drank together?"

Xu Chongzhi was the chief minister of ceremony, and Huo Tianguang was the commander of the imperial army. They were Sima Zhou's right-hand men, so they should avoid suspicion.If the two of them get close and someone makes a fuss about it, it will arouse His Majesty's suspicion, which will be of no benefit to anyone.

Therefore, the relationship between the two is average and they have never communicated in depth.

Of course, this is on the surface. As for whether the two have colluded secretly, it is unknown to outsiders.

Shen Ning said: "Eunuch Xu is very loyal, no wonder he is the most trusted person by His Majesty."

"Haha. The main reason why our family is favored by His Majesty is loyalty. You are right. General Shen's loyalty can be learned from the sun and the moon. Otherwise, how could His Majesty arrange for you to enter the Tianlong Guard?" Xu Chong said straightly. .

Shen Ning nodded.

In fact, even Shen Ning was extremely surprised, he did not expect Sima Zhou to let him enter Tianlongwei.

Tianlongwei is the last barrier to protect Sima Zhou, and the Dutong and Xiaowei used must be confidantes, and they have to go through many tests.Shen Ning's qualifications are too low. Although he did some things last year and gained Sima Zhou's trust, logically speaking, the trust was not enough.

So Shen Ning said deliberately: "To be honest with you, Eunuch Xu, I feel so pressured to receive such a holy grace when I first came to the imperial capital from a humble position. Please give me Eunuch Xu's teachings!"

Xu Chong took a sip of wine and said with a smile: "You can enter the Tianlong Guard. It can be said that the right time, place and people are gathered together."

"Please make it clear, father-in-law." Shen Ning hurriedly cupped his hands.

Xu Chong said straightly: "For these years, Tianlongwei has been under the management of Huo Tianguang, and he single-handedly promoted the captains and imperial troops under his command. Once he has two minds, wouldn't it be a big deal? So your majesty promoted you as the deputy capital commander, It's for containment."

"And you worked very hard yourself. Your majesty has done an excellent job in the errands assigned to you. You have outstanding ability and loyalty. In addition, Princess Changle strongly recommended you to enter Tianlongwei by chance and serve your majesty."

"You are a smart man. What you said tonight is only known by heaven and earth. You know it and I know it. It must not fall into the ears of a third person. Work hard, General Shen. How old you are. Your achievements in the future will be limitless. Feng Hou Baixiang is no problem."

Shen Ning pretended to be overjoyed and bowed again.

It seemed that the emperor was already suspicious of Huo Tianguang and worried that if Huo Tianguang rebelled, it would be a huge crisis, so he took the opportunity to transfer himself, an outsider, to the Tianlong Guard.

Then, could it be that Huo Tianguang sensed the emperor's suspicion, that's why he treated Shen Ning meticulously during this period of time, he was familiar with official duties, and entrusted him with important tasks, the purpose of which was to express his loyalty to His Majesty?

Most likely!

As for why Emperor Sima Zhou was suspicious of Huo Tianguang, Shen Ning didn't know. He was just a chess piece in this game.

It's a pity that both Sima Zhou and Xu Chong had misunderstood them, and they were not ordinary pawns.

Just taking advantage of the gap between you, Shen Ning has grown rapidly.

"Eunuch Xu's words enlightened me, and I will understand how to do things after I am born." Shen Ning immediately expressed his loyalty.

Xu Chong nodded straight, and said with a smile: "Our family likes General Shen's character, you are much more interesting than Huo Tianguang's dumb guy. Our family also understands the actions you made in the Ministry of Seismology. Since His Majesty asked you to If you come to do it, you will do it boldly. Our family is in charge of the Supervisor of Rituals, and we have to serve His Majesty, so we have no time to take care of the Dihuwei. If your errands are done well, it is not a big deal for the Dihuwei to ask you to manage it."

Shen Ning's heart tightened.

I put Lu Xun in charge of the shock department and continued to buy cronies in the civil and military officials. Although this move was careful and could hide others, it was difficult to hide Xu Chongzhi.

After all, she served Sima Zhou, so Sima Zhou would definitely talk about it.

Shen Ning was also worried that Xu Chong would be unhappy if he knew about it, but he didn't expect to make a promise now, and he might hand over the Land Tiger Guard to himself in the future.

Of course, there will be no pies in the sky, Xu Chongzhi is buying himself, that is, he is wooing himself.

This Xu Chongzhi is also ambitious.

(End of this chapter)