in the corridor.
Mr. Zhao stood still, raised his head slightly, and looked at the sky.
Behind him is a mural depicting hundreds of birds facing the phoenix.
The breeze blows, but it still cannot blow away the sadness.
"well……"
Mr. Zhao rubbed his eyebrows.
At this moment, Zhuang Ming was talking to King Chen.
Even though Zhuang Ming seems to have everything in mind, Mr. Zhao still feels that he cannot be optimistic.
This incident was really too big.
Zhuang Ming dared to ambush the people of the government and plunder the government property. This was a serious crime that was enough to confiscate the family and exterminate the clan.
Although Zhuang Ming has always appeared to be wise, after the incident of Zhuang's business being closed down, it is not impossible that he would take risks and lose everything.
Although it's relatively quiet now, what exactly is going on inside?
King Chen was extremely angry before. He thought very highly of himself. As a prince, he came from the capital and came to Huai'an. He was so arrogant that he compared himself to the lower realms of gods and regarded everyone in Huai'an as mundane ants.
But it happened that the ants in Huai'an, a land of mortals, killed the people under his command and blocked what he wanted to do.
King Chen made no secret of his murderous intention today. He had just dispatched the elite of the Zhennan Army and placed them at his residence. He clearly intended to ambush Zhuang Ming.
Even if King Chen killed Zhuang Ming on the spot, he would not be surprised.
"However, the two masters beside Zhuang Ming are not ordinary people. I hope I can keep him."
Mr. Zhao gave a bitter laugh, shook his head slightly, and said to himself: "Zhuang Ming, I have said what I should say, and done what I can do. There is nothing I can do about the rest... I have eaten so many silver taels from you, and I have done my best to be benevolent.
Since you are determined to meet King Chen, then wish yourself well."
Just as he was thinking this, laughter and laughter came from behind him.
Both voices were quite familiar.
Master Zhao had a look of astonishment on his face and slowly turned his head.
I saw a group of people coming slowly.
The person at the head, with a middle-aged appearance and a tall crown and python robe, was clearly King Chen. His face, which had always been dignified, was full of smiles.
As for King Chen, there is a young man in white sitting in a wheelchair. Someone behind him is pushing the wheelchair to let him and King Chen go forward side by side.
"..."
Mr. Zhao opened his mouth slightly, showing an unbelievable look.
He originally thought that Zhuang Ming would be unlucky today.
How could it be that at this moment, the two of them were having a very happy conversation with each other, and they seemed to be close friends, as if they had met each other so late?
——
"Brother Zhuang Ming, why are you leaving so urgently?"
King Chen said eagerly: "Today is a banquet, why not stay for a drink?"
Zhuang Ming shook his head slightly and said: "No, there are a lot of things going on recently. The company owns hundreds of warehouses and stores. After the lockdown is lifted, there are still many things that I still have to deal with personally."
King Chen immediately sighed and said, "I didn't think about it carefully. I'm really sorry."
Zhuang Ming waved his hand gently and said: "It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter."
After finishing speaking, he looked at Mr. Zhao again.
Mr. Zhao still had a look of astonishment on his face. No matter what he thought in his heart, it was unimaginable.
Why did two people who had such an almost undying hatred become close friends and talk and laugh happily in the blink of an eye?
"Master Zhao."
Zhuang Ming said: "I'm really busy this time. I can't stay and have a drink with the prince and you. I'll just apologize again when I have free time another day."
After all, Mr. Zhao is also in charge of the power in Fengcheng. He is used to seeing a lot of ups and downs. He barely recovered and looked as usual. He nodded and said: "Your Excellency is busy, as it should be. I have known you for many years, so I can understand."
Zhuang Ming smiled and said: "Thank you for your understanding, sir. I also forgive Zhuang for his inconvenience in his legs and feet and his inability to stand up and salute."
Mr. Zhao still had a few polite words with him.
At this time, King Chen also spoke.
"Master Zhao, you and brother Zhuang Ming are old acquaintances, so I will give him a ride on my behalf."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Mr. Zhao saluted.
"In this case, Zhuang Ming also resigned." Zhuang Ming turned sideways, cupped his hands, and responded.
"Brother Zhuang Ming, have a good trip."
King Chen's tone was gentle, with some concern.
Zhuang Ming laughed and nodded.
When the maids and servants nearby saw them, they felt that the prince, Corporal Li Xian, and Mr. Thirteen from Zhuang's Trading Company were close friends and they were separated, so they were so reluctant to part with each other.
——
Leave the house.
Mr. Zhao's expression suddenly became serious.
"what happened?"
"Zhuang let the prince see his sincerity, and the prince naturally opened his eyes." Zhuang Ming said with a smile.
"You..." Mr. Zhao looked at him deeply.
"You don't have to worry, I have my own considerations." Zhuang Ming said with a smile: "You have been cooperating with me for some years. In recent years, I have personally planned things, and I have never failed. I have asked you to prepare beforehand.
Seal the shops and warehouses of my Zhuang's Trading Company. Now you see, I have a very pleasant conversation with King Chen. When you return to the palace later, King Chen will give you an order to unblock the Zhuang's Trading Company."
"How did you do it?" Mr. Zhao frowned.
"Zhuang has his own way." Zhuang Ming said with a smile.
"I hope you didn't make a mistake." Mr. Zhao said: "This King Chen has never been very open-minded. You have disgraced him, killed his people, robbed his ores, and poisoned his horses.
, destroyed his weapons workshop, he would like to cut you into pieces... No matter what method you use, in my eyes, he can only compromise temporarily, but he will never really let go of these things.
Maybe my resentment towards you will go away."
"Of course I understand." Zhuang Ming said calmly: "It's just that he made it difficult for me to live in peace, so I also made it difficult for him to live in peace. Now that he is afraid, he will live with me peacefully for a few days. When he comes back, he will
When trouble strikes again, I have already expected this..."
"and you……"
"Don't worry, Mr. Zhao, since I dare to act like this, I am fully confident."
"That's all, I hope it goes as you wish." Mr. Zhao finally sighed.
"What I ask for shall come true."
Zhuang Ming spoke slowly, his eyes cold.
——
Inside the mansion.
Qian Yang and Yin Ming pushed Zhuang Ming away.
Mr. Zhao accompanied him and also left the mansion together.
King Chen's expression suddenly darkened.
"Your Majesty..."
A person appeared behind him, wearing a long black gown. He was clearly the confidant working for King Chen.
King Chen looked at the direction of the door, his face was ashen and his eyes were cold.
"I have been in the court, scheming with those old ghosts for countless years, and I have never been restrained like this."
"Away from the capital city where the conspiracy and turmoil are the most terrifying, far away from the court where the world's power is most entangled, far away from those old foxes in high positions, when I came to Huai'an, I never thought that there would be such a person in the city."
"When I came to Huai'an, I compared myself to the lower world of gods. I didn't take him seriously as an ant in the mortal world. I never thought that although his power is small, his plans, skills, words and wisdom are more terrifying than those old foxes."
"Do you know that at this moment, my heart feels a bit like a shipwreck in the gutter?"
Having said this, a look of self-deprecation appeared on King Chen's face.
The man in black shirt lowered his head slightly, but did not dare to say anything.
King Chen closed his eyes slightly, took a deep breath, and calmed down for a moment, his thoughts floating in his mind.
After a while, King Chen opened his eyes, which were still gloomy.
"Hold my military talisman and pass the order. All Zhennan troops will be mobilized."
"Thousands of people escorted the ore."
"Thousands of men transporting war horses."
"Another 2,000 Southern troops will be sent to guard the racecourse."
"Order people to rebuild the weapons workshop and deploy two thousand Zhennan troops as guards."
"Let the capital city mobilize plumbers and craftsmen as soon as possible to re-survey the waterway, and order two thousand Zhennan troops to accompany them as guards."
"The king now has 50,000 Zhennan troops. What qualifications does he have to disrupt my arrangement?"
King Chen put his hands behind his back and gave orders one by one. He paused and then said: "You will transfer people from the capital to closely supervise all the officials of the Sixteenth House of Huai'an. In addition... the events in the northwest have won countless military exploits for me, as well as the court."
With the salary and silver provided by the church, I was later granted the title of king, and I thought I had cleared up all my tail."
He looked at the man in black shirt and said coldly: "Check the inside thoroughly again. Since Zhuang Ming can find out and list it in detail, it shows that there must be some things that we can't clean up!"
The man in black shirt said seriously: "I understand, and I will try my best to investigate."
King Chen slightly clasped his hands and said in a deep voice: "The day of verification is the time to eliminate future troubles. When all future troubles are eliminated, I will destroy Qianlong Villa, seize Zhuang's trading company, and then execute Zhuang Ming Lingchi!
Chapter completed!