The Grand Void – Becoming a Dragon

Huai'an Sixteen Houses.

Zhongdingfu.

Yaocheng.

In terms of prosperity, this city is second only to Fengcheng.

However, the location of Yaocheng has more geographical advantages than Fengcheng.

The place here can be said to live in the center of the Sixteen Mansions of Huai'an, extending in all directions.

All trades in and out of Huai'an must pass through here.

The merchant associations of the sixteen prefectures of Huai'an have also been held here over the years.

Now, another year.

——

Zhuang Ming came here in a carriage this morning.

Accompanied by Shuang Ling, Qian Yang and Yin Ming.

He looked at the scene outside, stretched his hand into his sleeve, and caressed the young dragon that had turned into a foot long.

Everyone in the world thought that Qian Yang and Yin Ming, as martial arts masters, were his greatest protection, keeping him safe and secure.

But after the young dragon reaches the upper level of this realm, it has become his most powerful combat force, still above Qianyang and Yinming.

In the past, some people tried to divert the tiger away from the mountain, lure Qian Yang and Yin Ming away, and lay down and kill him.

If someone thinks about the act of diverting the tiger away from the mountain in the future, he can give them a surprise.

It's a pity that now, Qian Yang and Yin Ming's reputation is at its peak, and his Zhuang Ming's power is huge, and he has stabilized his foundation. People who used to want to ambush and kill him now dare not act rashly.

But that King Chen might come to kill him.

But that was not in recent days, but after King Chen cleaned up his tail.

"I don't know how far Bai Lao, Lu He, Yue Yang and the others have progressed?"

Zhuang Ming exhaled slowly, he knew in his heart that his movements must be faster than Chen Wang's.

He emphasized to Lu He and others more than once that it is necessary to preemptively strike before King Chen does something to him, so that he can't take care of himself, and if King Chen completes the finish first, the consequences will be disastrous.

Zhuang Ming thought so, with a dignified expression.

But at this moment, another person came outside.

He is obviously a middle-aged man.

The manager of Zhuang's firm in Zhongding Mansion is named Xue Qing.

At the beginning, the old lady of the Song family in Xuancheng came to Zhongding Mansion to lobby various families, trying to isolate Zhuang's business firm, but Zhuang Ming had already had a countermeasure and sent Liuhe here.

Considering that Liu He, as a martial artist, may not be able to defeat this experienced old fox in terms of sharp words, he sent Xue Qing to help him face the old lady of the Song family.

That old Mr. Song also started from scratch, with ruthless wrists, thoughtful thinking, and sharp words. Although he is old now, it is not ordinary people who can face the sharpness... And this Xue Qing, in front of the old Mr. Song, talked loudly and overwhelmed everyone. Shengsheng suppressed all the thoughts of those in power in Zhongding Mansion who were vacillating.

In terms of seniority, Xue Qing is slightly inferior to Bai Lao.

But when it comes to ability, Xue Qing is no less than Bai Lao.

"My son, I have received news that half of the 200,000 taels prepared for the disaster victims in the Northern Territory have been prepared."

Xue Qing gave a salute, and said hesitantly: "The government has already started to ask for the silver taels of donations from various houses, including our Zhuang's business...do you want to give the one hundred thousand taels first?"

Zhuang Ming said flatly: "Tell the people from the government that the silver taels will be raised and will be offered. It won't be too long."

His face was expressionless, showing no emotion.

This sum of money is huge, and it has been prepared for several days, especially when Zhuang's business is expanding its business outside, it is time to spend money, and it is not easy to collect this sum of money.

But Chen Wang didn't want any face, just to cheat him once.

Zhuang Ming couldn't bear the two hundred thousand taels, so he admitted defeat once.

Although, despite admitting this time, the money may not be given out.

But after all, it made him feel quite unhappy.

"Yes, my son."

Xue Qing's expression was also complicated, he had heard about this matter.

The son, who had always planned correctly, was cheated out of 200,000 taels by the brazen King Chen in front of the public.

——

"The meeting of the business alliance is about to start?"

Zhuang Ming asked indifferently: "It was at noon in previous years, is there any change this year?"

Xue Qing responded: "It hasn't changed, it's still at noon."

Zhuang Ming nodded and said, "Clean up and follow me."

Xue Qing saluted: "Yes."

Zhuang Ming waved his hand to signal him to go down, then turned his head to look at Shuang Ling, and said: "The meeting of the business alliance is not suitable for many people, so you stay in the store."

Shuang Ling nodded obediently and hummed.

Zhuang Ming looked at the paper on the table and pondered slightly.

Here's what he said about what to do next.

As for Steward Xue, he is very familiar with Zhongding Mansion, so he needs to go there with him.

"In the sixteen mansions of Huai'an, the chaos is still unresolved."

"The wind and rain caused by the Song family in Xuancheng has not yet settled down, and there is an extra King Chen."

"The major merchants now know that my Zhuang's firm is hostile to King Chen, who is in charge of the Sixteen Mansions of Huai'an. Although the seal was lifted last time, the grievances have not yet been resolved."

"Zhuang's business has been unsealed, but it has also been isolated."

"Before, Song Tianyuan racked his brains and painstakingly to make precise calculations, but he just wanted to isolate Zhuang's business first, and his calculations were blocked by me, but I was no match for Chen Wang in Gaoyuelou. few words."

"King Chen is not as smart as Song Tianyuan, but he can easily achieve the goal that Song Tianyuan failed to achieve with a few words by relying on his power, which made my Zhuang's firm fall into such a situation."

"Intelligence, power, financial resources...and, mana!"

Zhuang Ming shook his head with a smile, and took the paper from the table.

The major merchants were afraid of offending King Chen and isolated Zhuang's firm.

This move did a lot of damage to Zhuang's firm.

But in the same way, the companies that can get more benefits by cooperating with Zhuang's business have now suspended their transactions with Zhuang's business, and have lost a lot of profits... Even some businesses, only Zhuang's business has access, They also gritted their teeth to hold back the loss, and went to find other ways.

But the previous time, following the Gaoyue Tower in Fengcheng, King Chen still used the name of disaster relief to raise disaster relief money from all merchant families and local gentry in the sixteen prefectures of Huai'an.

The new official took office three fires, Chen Wang face to face, so that each family is quite generous, but also vaguely hurt.

Some commercial firms and merchant families have faint traces of insufficient background.

There are many businesses, if there is not enough spare silver, it may even cause business interruption or even collapse.

This is Zhuang Ming's opportunity.

If we use this matter to intimidate and lure us, and clarify our interests, we may be able to persuade all parties to cooperate with each other for mutual benefit.

For Zhuang Ming, this is not an easy task, but it is not difficult either.

——

early noon.

Zhuang Ming has arrived at the business alliance.

It was still Qian Yang who cleared the way in front, Yin Ming who pushed the wheelchair behind, and the steward Xue Qing, who followed respectfully by his side.

The arrival of Zhuang Ming also attracted the attention of many people.

In an instant, the atmosphere seemed to freeze for a moment.

Recently, there has been unending turmoil in the Sixteen Mansions of Huai'an.

First, the Song family in Xuancheng stirred up the situation and lobbied all the families in the sixteen prefectures.

Later, King Chen seized the Zhuang's firm in the sixteen mansions of Huai'an.

Many of the recent rumors have originated from Zhuang's firm.

——

"Old Li."

"how?"

"Mr. Thirteen from Zhuang's Firm is here."

"Zhuang Ming..."

The old man looked complicated, and let out his breath slowly.