The Grand Void – Becoming a Dragon

The emperor's birthday is approaching.

This is a major event in the world.

The powerful officials in the court, as well as the government from all over the country, are mostly searching for treasures, such as painting calligraphy, magical weapons and sharp weapons, rare stones and jade, rare medicines, exotic birds and animals, and so on.

Or if the gift is in line with the emperor's wishes, it will be rewarded, and even promoted to an official position, so it will burn high incense.

Even if the gift he gave didn't catch the eyes of the emperor, he still had his heart and soul, and he didn't want to be meritorious, but to be innocent.

As an official of the imperial court, if there is nothing to say about the emperor's birthday, even if the emperor will not care, the political opponents in the officialdom may not turn a blind eye. They will make a big fuss. It may not be guaranteed.

On this, for court officials, the water is very deep.

But for ordinary merchants outside the capital, it doesn't have much influence.

Some businessmen in the capital may have to worry a lot.

As for the merchants in the Sixteenth Mansions of Huai'an, they couldn't reach the heavens, even if they wanted to present gifts to the emperor, they had no way out.

Including Zhuang Ming, they are not qualified to meet the emperor, nor are they qualified to present gifts to the emperor.

Although every year there are always many gentry and noble families who try to find a way to present a great gift to the emperor, but at least the businessmen present have never thought about it.

It's just that in the past, I didn't intend to offer gifts because there was no way to offer gifts.

It would be another matter if he could really present a gift to the emperor.

If the heavy gift was eye-catching enough, the emperor remembered the name of the person who gave the gift, and even mentioned that it was the ancestors who burned high incense, which might pave the way for many.

Even if it is not remembered by the emperor, it is extremely rare to be able to send gifts into the palace.

In the future, whether it is used as a talking point for boasting or a reputation in business, it will be enough to satisfy people.

But more importantly, the preferential treatment from the local government.

"this……"

Chen Wang hesitated.

But at this time, another person hurried forward and saluted: "My lord, there is a sword in this villain's house, which cuts iron like mud. However, the villain can't practice martial arts, and the sword is covered with dust. I would like to pass on this family heirloom sword." , to the Holy One."

When King Chen heard the words, he seemed helpless, so he smiled and said: "Forget it, since you have intentions, this king can't take away your kind intentions. When I go to Beijing for my birthday, I will take a ride with you."

But after saying this, he simply waved his hand and said: "Since this precedent has been set, this king will not be stingy. If there are still people who want to present gifts to the Holy One, you can also bluntly say that this king will also record their names and send them to the court." Palace."

The voice just fell, and another person spoke.

"The villain has a piece of beautiful jade, and is willing to present it to the emperor."

"I also have a manuscript in my collection. It is rumored that it was left by the calligrapher of the previous dynasties. The writing in my pen is like a god."

"Here, villain, there is a rare medicine. Not long ago, it was received at a high price, and it is extremely rare."

...

One after another, someone made a sound.

But there are also people who are silent and hesitant.

Among them were Zhuang Ming and Mr. Li.

How can it be so easy to give gifts to the palace and get into the eyes of the emperor?

What's more, they are mere merchants, and they are naturally inconspicuous in the list of countless courtiers, local officials, celebrities and refined scholars.

Don't say you can't give gifts, even if you can give gifts, so what?

The emperor would not remember them at all.

After giving gifts, they are still private merchants, and they will also not be able to meet with the Holy One or listen to the heavens when they have something to do in the future.

If there is only one person in Huai'an who can present gifts to the emperor, then he is naturally famous, and naturally he is full of talk in Huai'an. Even the major officials of the sixteen prefectures of Huai'an will treat him differently.

But everyone is giving gifts, so what's so special about your own family?

Most importantly, many people vaguely understand.

This gift may not enter the palace.

Maybe it's just in King Chen's treasury.

"Young Master." Xue Qing is also a smart person, lowered his body, lowered his voice, and said: "This matter..."

"See it?" Zhuang Ming chuckled lightly, and said, "Do you think that those who are rushing to give presents at this time are all stupid people who have been deceived?"

"This..." Xue Qing really had some such thoughts, but after hearing what Zhuang Ming said, he suddenly realized it, and was vaguely stunned.

"Some people are really not very smart. They think that this gift is to be given to the emperor through King Chen, and being able to present a gift to the emperor is simply a blessing in three lives, and even honors the ancestors." Zhuang Ming paused, and said: "But Some people have already seen that they are not presenting gifts to the emperor, but to King Chen."

"Why..." Xue Qing hesitated slightly.

"The King Chen's words have come to this point. Those who do not present gifts are disrespectful to the emperor and despise the imperial power."

Zhuang Ming said with a smile: "Although the gifts may not be given to the emperor, they are at least given to the king of Chen... Those who see the clues and are still hesitating are not really smart, and those who see the clues are still hesitating." He who speaks out is a wise man."

With King Chen's temperament, most of the later merchants will be remembered by him, and they will wear small shoes in the future.

Those who are ready to present gifts, Chen Wang will be more fond of them. Although they will not be treated preferentially in the future, at least they will not be disgusted.

Even the people who spoke up in the front will leave an impression in front of King Chen first.

In the future, when he turned to the government for help, King Chen would probably be able to judge that their group was more knowledgeable and upright.

As long as Chen Wang has the bottom line, everyone knows that it will be much easier for them to spend money to find a way out in the future.

"So that's how it is..." Xue Qing said with a wry smile, "I didn't expect that in the blink of an eye, many people would have thought of this level?"

"There are always a lot of smart people in the sixteen prefectures of Huai'an, and there are many businessmen and profiteers." Zhuang Ming smiled lightly: "When I dealt with them, I also had a headache. What, thus defeat."

"Young master is exhaustive, I don't know how much higher than them."

Xue Qing hurriedly responded.

Zhuang Ming only laughed, and looked up slowly.

However, Mr. Li has already opened his mouth to present an ancient relic, which is an ancient porcelain vase from 800 years ago.

Chen Wang was quite satisfied, and looked at Zhuang Ming again.

Zhuang Ming knew in his heart that if he didn't speak again, he might be accused of disrespecting the emperor.

"Zhuang also has a treasure, please take it with you and present it to the emperor."

Zhuang Ming opened his mouth slowly and saluted slightly.

Wang Chen looked over, and he let out a sigh of regret.

He originally wanted to take this opportunity to make trouble, and question why the Zhuang's firm, as the largest firm in Huai'an, did not express anything at all, and whether he thought the emperor's birthday was optional or not?

But Zhuang Ming opened his mouth first, ready to offer a gift.

"Brother Zhuang Ming."

Chen Wang said with a smile: "Your Zhuang's firm has the most extensive business and the largest scale. It is honored as the richest man in the sixteen prefectures of Huai'an. I wonder what kind of treasure you gave?"

This word has a deep meaning.

Among those present, in terms of financial resources, Zhuang Ming was indeed the strongest.

The implication of Chen Wang's words was that the treasure that Zhuang Ming took out had to overwhelm all the people present in order to match his identity.

"Zhuang is frail and frail. He has collected a lot of rare medicinal materials and loves ancient objects. He also collected a lot of Danqing ink treasures, Taoist scriptures and Buddhist scriptures, and ancient vases."

Zhuang Ming said lightly: "And what I want to offer this time is..."

Before his voice fell, his heart skipped a beat.

This is a throbbing that comes from instinct.

But the root of this throbbing does not lie in his body.

But in the body of a young dragon.

Just when Zhuang Ming was pale.

There were countless horseshoes outside.

Another loud voice called out.

"My lord, it has been escorted."