Chapter 51 The Situation in Huai'an Is All because of Me

Zhuang Ming's arrival made the atmosphere of the business alliance meeting stagnant for a moment.

Apart from the planning of the Song family in Xuancheng and the recent actions of King Chen, Zhuang Ming himself is also a very talkative person.

In the Sixteen Mansions of Huai'an, if Zhuang Ming is mentioned, he is also a legendary figure.

Six years ago, I had nothing and started from scratch.

Within six years, his business spread all over Huai'an, and he was very powerful, and he was recognized as the richest man in Huai'an.

In the Sixteen Mansions of Huai'an, Zhuang Ming, who was rejected by countless deep-rooted merchant families, broke out of this world and created this family business, was only in his twenties.

Moreover, his legs are disabled, but it also added a lot of legend to his reputation in the past six years, and also added some talking points for people to talk about.

And among the people in power present, almost all had dealt with Zhuang Ming.

Back then, in order to develop Zhuang's commercial firm and expand its business, Zhuang Ming entered various prefectures and cities, which touched the interests of each family, which inevitably aroused the rejection of local commercial firms or aristocratic families.

But in the end, most of them also became partners of Zhuang's firm.

Because of interests, they used to be enemies, but later they were also considered friends.

But up to now, it is like a stranger.

Just because of Zhuang's firm, he offended the biggest person in power in the Sixteenth Mansion of Huai'an, King Chen.

In the chamber of commerce, many eyes were cast on Zhuang Ming, and it was quite complicated.

Some people gloat over other people's misfortunes and feel extremely happy, thinking of the losses they suffered at the hands of Zhuang Ming back then, they feel even more at ease.

Some people felt a little pity, thinking of the mutual benefits of cooperating with Zhuang's business in recent years, in terms of benefits, it is better than what they gained in the past, and thinking of the current situation of Zhuang's business, they can't help but feel a little regretful.

Some are curious, others are in awe.

There are also people who are as calm as a mountain and completely calm.

There are also people who, thinking of the past grievances and thinking about the benefits they have gained now, feel resentment, regret, and sigh with regret, which seems complicated.

"Zhuang Ming, long time no see."

There was an old man who came down slowly from upstairs and looked at Zhuang Ming with complex eyes, mostly regretful and pity.

Zhuang Ming seemed unable to see the look in the other party's eyes, and said with a smile: "Old Li, I haven't seen you for a year, are you okay?"

In the business alliance of the sixteen prefectures of Huai'an, Mr. Li has a very high status, senior qualifications, and extensive contacts. His words are also very important, and he is able to convince the public.

In previous years, he was the one who prepared for the business alliance meeting and called on everyone.

"It's okay, I'm an old bone, I only saw the doctor three times a year, it's considered tough, and I can live a stable life for a few years."

Mr. Li responded like this, and couldn't help sighing again, and said, "How could this be?"

Zhuang Ming knew what he was referring to, but he just smiled and said, "Old Li, what is the meaning of this? I will not be unharmed, except that my legs were broken in the early years, and now I am still in good health. The deputy white-haired person sent the black-haired person, as if I, Zhuang Ming, were about to go to the ground and die before you?"

Hearing this, Mr. Li laughed dumbfoundedly and shook his head.

He didn't know the specific situation, but he only knew that the Song family in Xuancheng had caused a storm and was suppressed by the Zhuang's firm and those officials. But soon after, King Chen came to Huai'an.

But Chen Wang, who had just taken over the sixteen mansions of Huai'an, suddenly ordered the closure of Zhuang's firm.

Although it was unblocked later, it makes people feel that the matter has calmed down.

But on the second day, King Chen embarrassed Zhuang Ming again in public and demanded two hundred thousand taels from him.

This move alone is enough to show that there is still a grievance between King Chen and Zhuang's firm.

How long can Zhuang's firm survive being hated by King Chen who is in charge of Huai'an?

For Zhuang Ming, in fact, he is also very optimistic about the old man.

Six years ago, Zhuang Ming had just made his fortune and started his business. He participated in the business alliance meeting in the first year, and he was only a marginal figure.

Later, year after year, it continued to grow, and its seat in the business alliance continued to move forward.

Until two years ago, he was already the core figure of the business alliance, sitting on the top seat.

And Zhuang Ming's Zhuang's Commercial Firm spread all over the sixteen mansions of Huai'an, and had transactions with merchants and aristocratic families from all over the place. It can be said that it is related to the business lifeline of the entire sixteen mansions of Huai'an.

It is precisely because of this that Zhuang's business has suffered setbacks recently, and the business of the entire sixteen prefectures in Huai'an has also been affected. It can be said that the general situation is sluggish, far worse than at the beginning of the year.

"You..."

Mr. Li sighed and shook his head, and said, "I thought that after a hundred years, it would be most suitable for you to preside over the business alliance, but now..."

He is very optimistic about Zhuang Ming, who has created this huge firm in just six years.

In his eyes, Zhuang Ming is excellent in both business and strategy.

The most important thing is that the business of Zhuang's firm is now spread all over the sixteen prefectures of Huai'an, and they have dealings with each of them. They have a very wide network of contacts. Zhuang Ming himself is tough enough, but he can also be firm and soft.

Although in the early years, in order to expand the business, they used thunderous means to take root in each family's territory, and made a lot of grievances, but later they practiced soft policies and mutual benefits, and the relationship with each family was considered harmonious.

This is the best candidate to succeed him.

It's a pity that he offended the powerful King Chen who is in charge of Huai'an.

"What does Mr. Li mean by this?"

Zhuang Ming didn't seem to be able to hear anything, so he just smiled and said: "You are still tough when you are old. Besides, I am still young, and it may not be impossible to take over your position in the future. In your eyes, Zhuang looks like a Suffering from an incurable disease, about to die young, what does it look like to be buried in peace?"

Mr. Li felt a little helpless, and said: "Do you think you can last long? How long do you think Zhuang's firm can hold on in this situation? Besides, that prince, since he is in public, has the audacity to cheat you Pen, it doesn’t mean he will treat you as nothing, he might attack you, how can you support it then?”

After finishing speaking, Mr. Li said again: "Listen to the old man's persuasion, slow down the business matters first. Concentrate on thinking about how you offended King Chen, how to ask for forgiveness from King Chen, and resolve the grudge with King Chen. "

Zhuang Ming spread his hands and said with a light smile, "It's a pity he doesn't want to explain."

But at this moment, a cold look flashed across his eyes, but he also murmured silently in his heart: "Through the matter now, the hatred is deep, and I don't want to let it go."

Mr. Li hesitated for a while, and finally said: "Forget it, what kind of grievance is it, I don't ask, but since the grievance is hard to get rid of, I will advise you again, clean it up as soon as possible, and leave a way out for yourself, even if there is no Zhuang's The merchants, at least save some money, so that they can live in peace, and they will not be poor."

Zhuang Ming couldn't help laughing, and said: "Okay, I will prepare a sum of money and keep it for the elderly. If I stumble in the future, I can continue to live."

Mr. Li's expression was complicated, he hesitated to speak, he still had something to say in his heart, but he felt that it might hurt someone, so he suppressed it in his heart.

In his old man's heart, if the Zhuang's business is destroyed, the money is gone, the staff is scattered, and it is targeted by King Chen, it will be difficult to make a comeback, let alone the young man who has been working hard for many years, and will suffer from such a blow. And insanity... just talking about the future livelihood, it has become a big problem.

After all, Zhuang Ming's legs are disabled, and he has always been pampered, so he might starve to death on the street.

"It's noon."

When Mr. Li looked at it, he said: "It's time to start. The business of your Zhuang's business has spread throughout the Dongsheng Dynasty, especially in the Sixteen Mansions of Huaian. Dare to trade with you, but also suffered a lot of losses, in terms of the overall situation, the whole of Huai'an can be regarded as very bleak."

Zhuang Ming smiled and said: "Isn't this what they chose? If you trade with my Zhuang's business, you will still make money through harmony. This time I am here to clarify the interests and let the sixteen prefectures of Huai'an reset the prosperous world." .”

Old Li sighed: "How can it be so simple? How can people listen to you?"

Zhuang Ming said: "The current business situation in Huai'an is bleak. It has nothing to do with the situation of my Zhuang's firm. It can even be said that it is all because of me. I have some countermeasures for this."

Mr. Li shook his head and said, "I won't listen to you."

Zhuang Ming just smiled and said: "After all, it's about interests, so it's okay to discuss it with everyone."

Mr. Li frowned and said, "Compared to the benefits you said, they are more afraid of the most powerful King Chen."

After a pause, the old man seemed to have thought of something, Zhuang Ming had always acted cautiously and extremely safely, but his strategies were second to none among the profiteers in the sixteen prefectures of Huai'an.

"Forget it, later the old man will give you a chance to go up and talk. Whether you can achieve what you want depends on your own confidence and eloquence."

"Thank you, Mr. Li."

Zhuang Ming arched his hands slightly, lowered his head slightly, and saluted sincerely.

In this situation, everyone regards him as the disaster star and plague god. Even if it involves business, they would still rather lose money than avoid it.

Now in public, it is extremely rare for Mr. Li to give him a chance to calmly go up and lobby everyone.

"It's okay, I..."

Old Li had just finished speaking, but there was a sudden noise outside.

Zhuang Ming frowned suddenly.

I could only hear the sound of horseshoes coming, and there were a lot of them.

Another voice was loud and clear, shouting loudly.

"My lord is here!"

Happy Mid-Autumn Festival~~