When Tokugawa Ichiro looked at Yan Qi's infuriating smile, he knew that Takeda Yoshitomo had gone to have a relationship.
He was shocked and frightened, so he immediately carried out Prime Minister Yang to embolden himself, and yelled: "You don't have to pretend, Yan Qi, even if Takeda Yoshitomo went to the capital to seek connections, so what? In the end, he still won't come to the end In the hands of Prime Minister Yang? Anyway, as long as you can't pass the test of Prime Minister Yang, it will be all in vain."
Yan Qi chuckled: "Why do you have to follow Prime Minister Yang's path? Being Censor An is for a living?"
"Yes, and Yushi An. That old guy is not a vegetarian."
Tokugawa Ichiro continued to embolden himself and said bitterly: "An Sihai is just a censor, he has no right to decide the envoys to China."
Yan Qi looked at Tokugawa Ichiro with a half-smile but not a smile: "If Yushi An leads Yoshitomo Takeda to meet the emperor, guess what will be the result?"
"Huh? This...this...no...don't do this."
Tokugawa Ichiro jumped up anxiously, dripping with cold sweat.
The scene he feared most appeared.
The court's political strategy focused most on checks and balances.
With the Takeda family, we can check and balance the Tokugawa family.
How could the emperor be so stupid?
The ministers were also checked and balanced in this way, and the emperor would also use the Takeda family to check and balance the Tokugawa family.
The results can be imagined.
Tokugawa Ichiro's heart dropped to the bottom, and he shouted hysterically: "It's impossible, it's definitely not like this, Yan Qi, you are just lying to me, you are just talking about it, right?"
"Happy?"
Yan Qi chuckled.
Suddenly, a loud announcement came from outside: "The governor has arrived."
Everyone stood up in a hurry to greet him.
Yan Qi stood up and looked at Tokugawa Ichiro with a smile: "Don't ask me if I'm high, just ask the governor."
"you……"
Tokugawa Ichiro was very angry, almost to death.
Zhao Qing walked in with his head held high.
No rush, no slowness, calm expression, and energetic appearance.
"Meet the Governor."
Everyone immediately bowed to Zhao Qing.
Zhao Qing returned the greeting: "Please sit down."
Just as Yan Qi was about to sit down, Zhao Qing caught up with him and gave Yan Qi a hand: "Master Yan, please take a seat."
In full view of everyone, Zhao Qingxu helped Yan Qi sit on the high seat.
Zhao Qing sat on the left and Yan Qi sat on the right.
Everyone was stunned and murmuring.
"Look, the governor actually invited Yan Qi to sit on the same level as him. This is simply unreasonable. Yan Qi is just a servant, how can he have such a high prestige?"
"It's so enviable. He's the governor of a province, the local emperor of Jiangsu, and the number one leader. Yan Qi is so respectable."
"Yan Qi is definitely the best servant in the world."
…
Everyone looked at Yan Qi with envy and jealousy on their faces.
Yan Qi didn't think so, and sat next to Zhao Qing with peace of mind, looking natural and at ease, chatting and laughing with Zhao Qing.
Tokugawa Ichiro was a little anxious: "Your Majesty the Governor, I would like to ask about the entry of foreign businessmen and officials into Beijing..."
Zhao Qing waved his hand: "Mr. Tokugawa, don't worry, let me arrange the list of people entering Beijing first."
Tokugawa Ichiro was rejected and was very embarrassed.
Zhao Qingdao: "The annual foreign-related ceremony is coming soon. Jiangsu is a prosperous place with many foreign businessmen and foreign envoys stationed in China. I have already drawn up a list of people entering Beijing for this ceremony. Now, let me read it out. .”
"Annanguo Ruan Daguang."
"Goryeo Park Tae Hyun."
"Turkic dog."
"Three Episodes of Tubo Dove."
"..."
Yan Qi read many names.
These people were extremely happy and bowed to Zhao Qing one after another to express their gratitude.
These people stood out from the list and went to Beijing to participate in the foreign-related ceremony, which is an affirmation of their work.
With this halo, business will be better, and officials will have achievements, which will be very helpful for their future.
There was a sound of joy at the scene.
Only Tokugawa Ichiro put on a bad face.
Because, his name is not on the list.
Tokugawa Ichiro asked bravely: "Governor, why don't you have my name?"
"oh."
Zhao Qing finally raised his head and looked at Tokugawa Ichiro: "President Tokugawa represents Japan, right?"
Is not this nonsensical?
Of course I represent Japan, who would be willing to represent other countries?
"My Lord Governor, I naturally represent Japan. I have always represented Japan in the capital's foreign affairs ceremonies before, but this time, why is there no my name?"
Zhao Qingdao: "This time, Yoshitomo Takeda will represent Japan at the foreign-related ceremony."
"What?"
Tokugawa Ichiro's scalp was about to burst, and he stood up immediately: "My lord governor, what do you mean by this? Why don't you let me attend the foreign-related ceremony? I have always attended it before, is this year an exception?"
Zhao Qing had a kind face, but there was a sarcastic smile hidden in his eyes.
"President Tokugawa, I also value you very much. I specifically recommended you for this foreign-related ceremony. However, Yoshitomo Takeda visited Censor An. By chance, Censor An was summoned by the emperor and introduced Yoshitomo Takeda to The Emperor. The Emperor and Yoshitomo Takeda chatted for half an hour. After that, the Emperor appointed Yoshitomo Takeda to attend the foreign-related ceremony."
When Tokugawa Ichiro heard this, he talked sadly and his body was shaky.
Zhao Qing still smiled and pretended to be a good person: "President Tokugawa, I recommended you, but the emperor chose Yoshitomo Takeda, and there is nothing I can do about it. However, don't be discouraged, I will recommend you next time, Ha ha."
Tokugawa Ichiro sat dumbly on his chair, cursing in his heart.
Zhao Qing, why are you pretending to be a good person?
Do you still recommend me?
It was you who introduced Yoshitomo Takeda to the emperor.
Otherwise, how would Yoshitomo Takeda have the chance to meet Dahua’s senior officials?
You've screwed me over.
The foreign businessmen and foreign officials looked at Tokugawa Ichiro's dejected look and felt funny in their hearts.
Looking at Yan Qi again, he was filled with admiration and fear, and whispered.
"Look, this little servant of mine can actually have earth-shaking skills. He deserves to sit in that seat."
"The Emperor must be very satisfied with the Governor's foreign-related work after meeting Yoshitomo Takeda. Judging from the Governor's expression, we can confirm that the Governor's promotion of the Ministry of Etiquette is almost certain."
"All of this is thanks to Yan Qi. I can't help but accept it."
…
Zhao Qing explained some more things and announced the adjournment of the meeting.
Everyone bowed and filed out.
Tokugawa Ichiro sat there, as if he hadn't heard anything.
Yan Qidao: "Mr. Tokugawa, are you daydreaming?"
"Huh? Dreaming? No, no... not dreaming."
Only then did Tokugawa Ichiro come to his senses, stood up, and walked out blankly.
boom!
He hit his head on the pillar.
Everyone laughed.
How absent-minded he was, he actually bumped into the pillar.
Tokugawa Ichiro covered his forehead in pain and screamed. He looked back and glared at everyone: "Why are you laughing?"
He shook his sleeves and walked away in frustration.
Everyone dispersed.
Zhao Qing bowed his hand to Yan Qi: "Master Yan, you are my benefactor. Today, I want to invite you to have a drink in my house. You must not refuse."
Yan Qi laughed loudly: "I refuse to be disrespectful, and I deserve it."
