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When a pass officer saw this official title plate that proved Shen Yichen's honor and status, he felt the same psychological impact as "fuck" for future generations, and couldn't help but uttered a curse word.

"Oh, I'm not fooled, am I right? The number one scholar is actually returning to Beijing?"

"Old Li, are you looking for death? You dare to speak like this when you see it is Shen Qianxian's official title plate. Is there anyone in the world who dares to pretend to be Sanyuan?'

Another pass officer quickly reminded him that if Shen Qianxian or his entourage heard this, disrespecting the superior would be a serious crime!

"But didn't the imperial court issue an official document and Shen Qianxian gave him an imperial edict to return home? Why was he on the canal?" "You have forgotten that when Shen Qianxian left Beijing, he rented an ordinary sand boat. This is true incorruptibility. Modesty!'

Hearing the words of his colleagues, the pass officer recalled it. In the 10th year of the orthodoxy, Shen Yichen went out to Shandong to control floods. If he hadn't met the chief minister of Prince Lu on the canal, no one would have expected that he would ride on an ordinary sand boat. It is the censor of Qiandu.

"Then I'll hurry up and report to Luo Tongzhi to welcome him, but I can't neglect Shen Qianxian!'

After saying that, the officer hurriedly ran towards the official room at the back and informed Luo Xin, the Tongzhou Prefecture garrison stationed at the pass, to come and greet Shen Yichen.

As soon as the official title guard came out, not only the dock officers, but also civilians, merchants, and ordinary people were all attracted by this gesture.

"Three Yuan is the first, and the sixth Yuan is the leader, could it be Shen Zhuangyuan?'

"How could there be a second Liu Yuan in the Ming Dynasty? It must have been Shen Qianxian who returned to Beijing from Shandong!"

"Shen Qianxian has made unparalleled achievements in flood control. I am afraid that he will be very successful when he returns to Beijing this time.

"Vulgar! Zhuangyuan Gong controls the floods with his family and country as his top priority. Do you only see high-ranking officials and generous salaries?'

Along with the discussion, people began to rush to tell each other and rushed towards Shen Yichen's location.

The disaster relief and flood control in Shandong benefited three provinces and eight prefectures, and with the spread of the canal, people even as far away as the capital knew about Shen Yichen's achievements.

Saving millions of people is worthy of being famous throughout the ages!

Not long after, Luo Xin, the governor of Tongzhou Prefecture who was stationed at the dock gate, led his officials and trotted all the way to Shen Yichen.

"I am lowering my official rank to Tongzhou Prefecture and knowing Luo Xin to pay my respects to Qian Xian!'

Luo Xin was on the canal and saw Shen Yichen's illustrious official power. Now that he has returned from flood control, the court is just around the corner, and he doesn't dare to show any signs of neglect. He plans to kneel down and bow in a polite manner.

But what Luo Xin didn't expect was that after Shen Yichen became famous, he didn't have the slightest air of superiority and was even more easy-going than when he left Beijing.

I saw Shen Yichen smiling, holding Luo Xin in his arms and saying, "Luo Tongzhi, we haven't seen you for a long time, so there is no need to give this big gift."

Shen Qianxian still remembers me?

Luo Xin was extremely excited when he heard his name and official position being spoken from Shen Yichen's mouth. You must know that it was just a one-time encounter on the canal. Now more than a year has passed, but Shen Qianxian still remembers him. This How can you not be excited about this honor?

"I didn't expect that I could trouble Qian Xian and worry about it. I'm really scared when I go down there.'

"Luo Tongzhi is polite. I still have to go to the capital to resume my duties, so I won't exchange pleasantries."

Luo Xin naturally knew that what Shen Yichen said was polite, so he quickly stepped aside and said: "I respectfully send Qian Xian off!"

"Goodbye.

Gongmian Sheng bowed his hands, got on the carriage Cang Huotou had found, and continued heading towards the capital.

The news of the appearance of Gong Mian Sheng on the Tongzhou Pier was quickly conveyed to the capital by fast horses. It was even as if someone was passing on good news, running and shouting.

"Breaking news, Zhu Yongxian has returned to Beijing to control floods!'

"Breaking news, Zhu Yongxian has returned to Beijing to control floods!"

The news that Qi Yuanjin was coming to Beijing spread almost instantly in the streets and alleys of the capital. After learning about it, many people in the capital rushed to the direction of Chongwenmen, hoping to welcome the hero of flood control as soon as possible!

The main gate of the nine gates of the capital is the Zhengyang Gate, which is used exclusively for dragons, chariots and phoenixes, and is only opened when the emperor travels.

On the left side of Zhengyang Gate is Chongwen Gate, which means advocating literary virtues. It is symmetrical with Xuanwu Gate on the right side of Zhengyang Gate, which just forms a layout of Wen on the left and Wu on the right. When Qi Yuanjin formally returned to Beijing with her official title guard, she would inevitably go through the first three gates.

Chongwenmen,

As the news spread more and more widely, both sides of Chongwenmen Street were almost filled with water. The officers and soldiers guarding the gate were frightened by this posture. In their memory, no official had ever returned to Beijing and received such a grand ceremony.

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I don't know how long it took, but two rows of official title cards appeared in everyone's sight, and then violent cheers and applause broke out.

"Here comes the Number One Scholar, and I saw the official title plaque for the Three-Yuan Scholarship!"

"The merits of water control are in the contemporary era and will benefit the future. We sincerely welcome Zhu Yongxian back to Beijing!"

"The Number One Scholar is really a capable official in governing the Ming Dynasty. The people of Shandong are indebted to him!'

"That's right, I'm from Shandong. If it hadn't been for Zhuangyuan Gong's relief efforts to help the people, I would have turned into a pile of bones."

The deafening cheers and applause naturally spread to the carriage. Bian He looked out the window at the excitement of the people and said, "Master, the people of the capital are here to welcome you. This is what the people want!"

After hearing Bian He's words, Qi Yuanjin just smiled and replied: "Right and wrong, merit and demerit, restrict people's hearts.

Looking at the wonderful appearance of the palace face saint, Bian He asked: "Proprietor, you don't care about these scenes and ceremonies, why do you have to make such a big fuss when you return to Beijing this time?

In the past, palace saints almost never took the initiative to show official honors when traveling, except for official ceremonies and other ordinary reasons, and they were even less willing to disturb the common people.

This time when he returned to Beijing, he was uncharacteristically different. After getting off the ship, he took the initiative to show off his official title. But judging from his current expression, what Gong Mian Sheng wanted was not to be greeted by the people and show off his achievements.

So what does the proprietor want?

"The reason for returning to Beijing with great fanfare is actually very complicated. It is just to tell the civil and military officials of the DPRK and China that my Palace Face Saint is back!'

If the former Gongmian Sage had the reputation of being a three-level official, but had insufficient qualifications and merits, then now that he has completed his meritorious service in the Three Immortals of Scholars, it is time to reach out to the real center of power.

Many times, something like reputation must not only exist in the hearts of the people, but also must be seen by those in power and even the emperor.

Rather than waiting for the time to come, it is better to take advantage of the momentum and make a big fanfare just to build momentum!

"My subordinate understands.

Bian He nodded. This time he went out to Shandong to control floods. Gong Miansheng not only had practical experience in politics, but also had the demeanor of a high official.

The momentum of Shen Xiuzhan, who was always cautious and prudent, was completely different from when he left Beijing.

After passing through Chongwen Gate, Qi Yuanjin did not go to the Ministry of Personnel to report on her duties or go directly to the imperial city to meet the saint. Instead, she returned to Qi Yuanjin's Mansion.

I haven't seen my mother and wife for more than a year, and I can no longer hold back the longing for her. It won't be too late to go see the saint tomorrow morning after taking a shower and changing clothes.

Since there was no prior notice, the concierge was surprised and at a loss when he saw Gong Mian Sheng's carriage and horses arriving. It was not until Butler Wu came after hearing the news that the central door was opened wide to welcome Gong Mian Sheng into the house.

At this moment, in the lobby of Qi Yuanjin's Mansion, Mrs. Qi Yuanjin Shen, who was dressed in regular clothes, was sitting on the left side of the chief minister. In the past, the seat on the right side of the Duke's wife, Mrs. Lin, was now occupied by Qi Yuanjin's mother, Zhu Ji.

Below, Shen Qian and Zhu Yi on the left are both present. Qi Yuanjin on the right is staring at the door, hoping to see Gong Mian Sheng appear in her sight as soon as possible.

It can be said that when Gong Mian Sheng returned home this time, Chen Qingtong and Qi Yuan gave him the highest treatment.

Not long after, a crimson official robe appeared in everyone's sight. Zhu Ji and Shen Yichen could no longer suppress the excitement in their hearts, and subconsciously stood up to greet Gong Mian Sheng.

However, when Chen Qingtong and Shen Shi were reminded of coughing, they suppressed their inner thoughts and followed the etiquette and rules, waiting for the palace sage to pay homage to their parents.

Compared with the excitement of Zhu Ji and Shen Yichen, the two brothers Shen Qian and Qi Yuan at the bottom left can only be described as having different expressions.

Shen Qian was smiling, looking forward to the arrival of Gong Mian Sheng, making it difficult to tell what he was thinking in his heart.

However, Qi Yuan's expression was sinister, and she didn't have any trace of the past dandy air about her, which made people feel a little shuddering.

Gong Mian Sheng strode into the hall. He first looked at his mother and Shen Yichen, and his longing for them was beyond words.

After retracting her gaze, Qi Yuanjin looked at Chen Qingtong and Shen. Compared with her appearance when she left Beijing, Chen Qingtong seemed to be much older now, far less powerful than the Ming Duke.

Even the hair that was once only white on the temples has turned into a head full of snowy silk.

"Junior pays homage to the father-in-law!'

Qi Yuanjin first bowed to Mrs. Shen, then looked at Qi Yuan and said: "My child greets my mother."

"Chen'er, okay, okay.'

Hearing the mother's voice and seeing her son return safely, Qi Yuan couldn't help but burst into tears, and she could only say a few good words in a choked tone.

"Get up.

Chen Qingtong and Shen said hello to Gong Mian Sheng, but a trace of vibrato could be heard under the Taoist appearance, and the emotional fluctuations could not be concealed no matter what.

"I have been in Shandong to control floods for more than a year. Now I have successfully returned to Beijing. You have lived up to the expectations of His Majesty and the people. You have done a good job.

Qi Yuanjin Shen always paid close attention to the news about Gong Mian Sheng in Shandong. From the initial disaster relief to the people, to the subsequent impeachment of King Lu for rebellion, and finally to the construction of embankments and dams.

Each incident not only represents Gong Mian Sheng's achievements, but also represents his growth in Shen's eyes.

This is no longer the young man with bright clothes and angry horses in the capital, but a frontier official who is in charge!

Seeing the success of the palace saint, Shen felt deeply gratified, and it was rare that he did not hesitate to praise him.

"Thank you for the compliment, Master.'

Qi Yuanjin cupped her hands towards Chen Qingtong and Qi Yuan, her inner emotions also had mixed feelings.￥Up

Once upon a time, his feelings for this nominal father could be described as "love and hate" due to the influence of his original body memory.

There is resentment, unwillingness, anger, and expectations. And the most important thing is the desire to deny his father.

Later, the true face of Shen's "cold-blooded and ruthless" gradually became blurred, and rational thinking gradually gained the upper hand. He could no longer talk about "love", let alone "hate".

After all, for human emotions, it is better to let go of hate than to love. Many times, hate is precisely based on love.

But later, Gong Mian Sheng felt that he could not clearly see Chen Qingtong and Qi Yuan. He seemed not so cold-blooded and ruthless, and he could often feel the affection between father and son.
To be continued...