The Grand Void – Becoming a Dragon

Chen Wang boarded the ship.

Everyone who was chatting and laughing at each other, and the atmosphere on the surface was quite harmonious, all fell silent.

The scene was awe-inspiring, and everyone looked respectful and stood up to welcome the arrival of the prince.

Only one person is still sitting upright.

It was Zhuang Ming.

"My lord."

"My lord."

"My lord."

Everyone saluted one after another, with respectful gestures.

Prince Chen's eyes were flat, with a smile on his face, he looked quite kind and cordial, and he was quite courteous and virtuous.

He walked slowly, and the people on both sides saluted respectfully and called him titles.

But in the middle, he paused.

Everyone saw the lord standing there, his eyes slowly sweeping over, and fell on Zhuang Ming who was sitting upright.

The atmosphere suddenly stagnated.

The two looked at each other for just a moment.

But seeing Zhuang Ming chuckled, he was about to speak out.

King Chen had already retracted his gaze, and walked forward slowly, appearing quite magnanimous, not caring about his disrespectful act of sitting still.

Zhuang Ming patted his legs, based on some records of the prince in the past, plus the other's every move in the building next door, Zhuang Ming vaguely deduced some thoughts in the other's heart.

This lord, in the following words, he will not even mention his disrespectful behavior, nor will he give him a chance to explain, but to use this to show his lord's generosity, to show that Zhuang Ming is arrogant and domineering, relying on the Zhuang's business in the Huai'an is very powerful, but it ignores the law and disrespects the royal power.

Next, as long as you take the opportunity to spread this matter, and those literati and scholars next to you, out of dissatisfaction and disgust, and hatred of the rich, fabricate and forge some things, then in Fengcheng, Huai'an, and even the territory of Dongsheng Dynasty, A lot of talk makes money, three people become a tiger, and what is false becomes true.

At that time, there will be a clear distinction between good and evil, and he, Zhuang Ming, will become the villain in the storyteller's mouth.

If King Chen uses this to destroy his Zhuang's firm in the future, then in the history of the Dongsheng Dynasty, it will be him, the king of the dynasty, who came here under the holy order, and after all kinds of conspiracies and schemes, he finally destroyed it. The huge power of the sixteen prefectures in Huai'an received meritorious service.

Zhuang Ming guessed from this move that the prince had no intention of reconciling before, and rejected his proposal of government-business cooperation to seek common interests. Perhaps the other party's mind was not only about revenge... but also wanting to seize the Zhuang's business. While using it for his own use, he got a credit from the emperor for stabilizing the sixteen prefectures of Huai'an, and was rewarded.

"You are all prominent figures in Fengcheng. They run various industries and have rich family backgrounds. It can be said that they have a big family and a big business."

The prince climbed to the high position, sat down slowly, stretched out his hand and pressed, and said: "The boat next door is full of literati, while on this side, they are all the people in charge of various families in Fengcheng. You can know why this king made this division. ?”

At that moment, someone responded in a timely manner: "Dare to ask the prince what you mean?"

The prince said calmly: "You are all in Fengcheng, you have a lot of power, and you all have convoys to escort goods. But this king has always hated those who commit crimes and violate the laws. One thing, and investigate tax evasion."

Just then the man hurriedly bowed and said: "Your Majesty, we are all from the Dongsheng Dynasty, and we are law-abiding people. We have never transported any prohibited items, and we have never done any tax evasion."

These words won the hearts of everyone, and everyone echoed in unison.

"My lord is aware."

"Don't get me wrong, everyone."

Only then did the prince raise his hand and said: "You are the mainstay of Fengcheng. Naturally, these illegal and prohibited things are deeply hated, but there is no guarantee that there will be some black sheep..."

After he finished speaking, he glanced over, and seemed to have inadvertently stayed on Zhuang Ming for a moment, then turned around, and said: "This time I summoned you, firstly, to get acquainted, and secondly, just to discuss with you, and then discuss with you. Let’s talk about some taboos in this area in detail, to prevent you from committing this matter unknowingly, that’s all.”

Having said that, as his eyes paused just now, everyone still looked at Zhuang Ming.

The people in charge of each family are not ordinary people, no matter how you look at it, it seems that the prince is here for the Zhuang's firm?

Today's matter, originally only sealed up the Zhuang's firm.

And Zhuang Ming's expression was flat, and even a hint of a smile was evoked, sitting in the same place, quietly listening to what Chen Wang said, appearing to be content.

——

After half an hour.

Prince Chen just finished discussing with everyone.

In fact, it was said that it was a discussion, but it was just that King Chen made his voice and everyone agreed.

"You don't have to stick to it. This king has always been easy-going, and tonight's banquet is hosted by Mr. Zhao. Here are the delicious wines and delicacies. Don't disappoint Mr. Zhao's kindness."

Speaking of this, the prince smiled again: "I still have some things to do, let's go and deal with them, and come back later."

Then, under many guards, he went to the rear of the building boat.

Before leaving, he took a deep look at Zhuang Ming, and there was a little smile in his eyes, but it seemed that there was murderous intent hidden in his eyes, as if a knife was hidden in the smile.

Zhuang Ming looked calm and met everyone's gaze.

The atmosphere was a little stagnant.

Then Zhuang Ming's voice was heard.

"Qianyang, push me out and blow the wind on the lake."

——

After Zhuang Ming left, the atmosphere here seemed to become quite lively.

The prince's hostility towards Zhuang Ming is very obvious, and it is also the subject of low-pitched discussions.

And Qian Yang pushed the wheelchair and pushed Zhuang Ming out.

The lake breeze is cool.

The wind made ripples.

The moonlight shone down, shimmering and silvery.

At this moment, a young servant walked out beside him, bowed and said, "Your Majesty is here to invite you."

Zhuang Ming nodded slightly and said, "Please lead the way."

The boy nodded, but did not turn around, but took a step forward.

Zhuang Ming stared slightly.

Driven by him, Qian Yang already clenched his fists.

But the boy didn't do anything, but handed over a note and said in a low voice, "Master Zhao gave it."

Zhuang Ming's expression remained the same, and he only said, "Please lead the way."

The boy took half a step back, turned his body sideways, and said, "Please come with me."

——

The rear of the ship.

In this area, it is divided into many rooms, and the interior is quite exquisite.

And King Chen is sitting here.

Qian Yang pushed Zhuang Ming and came here as well.

Behind King Chen, there were four guards with fiery eyes and strong blood.

According to the young dragon, these four guards are all at the second peak level of martial arts, not inferior to Lu He's martial arts attainments.

In addition, Zhuang Ming also sensed the aura around him. It seemed to be ambushes. He was very energetic and bloody. Although the martial arts had not yet entered the hall, he was still a powerful generation. There were about dozens of people, presumably they were all elites in the army. .

After all, both Qian Yang and Yin Ming were well-known powerhouses in the Dongsheng Dynasty, and they were recognized as the three great masters of martial arts.

This King Chen was obviously also afraid of Zhuang Ming's self-conscious hopelessness, and he ordered Qian Yang and Yin Mingyu to die, so he recruited these four masters by his side. The ambush soldiers next to them started.

"My lord."

Zhuang Ming sat in a wheelchair, cupped his hands and saluted, and said: "Zhuang's legs and feet are inconvenient, he can't get up, and it's also difficult to bow down to worship, I hope you can forgive me."

Having said that, he raised his head slightly and looked at the prince.

Thin face, slender beard, about forty years old.

He sat upright on it, and his figure looked quite strong.

Wearing a high crown on his head, a jade ring in his hand, and a python robe, he looks very majestic.

At the same time, the prince was also sizing up this bold young man.

He has a handsome appearance, about twenty years old, pale and bloodless complexion, and there is a sorrow that can't be shaken off because of too many thoughts in his brows. He sits in a wheelchair with a correct demeanor, neither humble nor overbearing.

This is Mr. Thirteen, who started from scratch and became the richest man in the sixteen mansions of Huai'an within six years and amassed countless fortunes?

Is this young man so bold that he ruined his most lucrative business?

"I can't tell that such a handsome and gentle young man is so bold and ruthless, he can be called unscrupulous."

The prince stroked his beard slightly, and said: "There is no one else here, so this king will not play riddles with you."

Zhuang Ming laughed lightly, and said: "My lord and Zhuang are both well aware of many things. Since this is the case, we can save a lot of embarrassment by going straight to the point."

Speaking of this, Zhuang Ming patted the hem of his clothes, and said: "If the prince gives up, you and I will make peace! Since then, the development of Zhuang's business, with your great support, earns silver taels every year. Apart from all kinds of expenses, I have nothing left. How about sharing half of the profit, no matter how much it is, between you and me?"

The prince chuckled lightly, waved his sleeves, did not hide the look of disdain on his face, and said with a sneer, "Idiots are talking about dreams!"

Zhuang Ming's expression was normal, there was no surprise.

And the prince stood up, with his hands behind his back, his eyes were piercing, and he said in a cold voice: "If the Zhuang's business belongs to this king, all the silver will belong to this king, why should I share half with you?"