The Grand Void – Becoming a Dragon

On that day, in Huai'an, the government issued a notice.

The founder of Zhuang's firm, the thirteenth Mr. Zhuang Ming, openly rebelled, despised the imperial power, destroyed the gods, and assassinated King Chen.

After the defeat, he openly resisted the law and killed more than 200 elites of the Zhennan Army.

Now Zhuang Ming is on the run, and his whereabouts are unknown.

The government seized Zhuang's business again in Huai'an.

And this time, not only was it seized, but also the managers and guards at all levels of the Zhuang's Commercial Bank were captured, thrown into prison, and punished for the crime of treason.

In the afternoon of that day, before nightfall, the news spread widely, causing an uproar in Huai'an!

The Zhuang's business spread all over the sixteen prefectures of Huai'an, the most powerful, the most reliable, and the most prosperous business, and the Zhuang's firm was actually a rebel and traitor, plotting evil?

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Within the territory of Guangfu.

Master, it's not good.

Yelling, what's the proper way? Didn't you see Master Lu here? He panicked and lost his manners!

Master, Lord Lu, there is news from outside that Mr. Shisan of Zhuang's firm has rebelled!

What?

The two people in the hall suddenly got up and looked at the person with an expression of disbelief.

And these two people, one of them was Lu He.

He has been in martial arts for many years and has a wide network of contacts. He came here today to complete the son's confession.

Unexpectedly, when I sat down with this friend, I heard the shocking news.

What nonsense are you talking about?

The middle-aged man's face was cold. He knew that Lu He worked for the Zhuang's Commercial Firm, and he was afraid that he would offend the other party by his words, so he hurriedly scolded: Mr. Thirteen of the Zhuang's Commercial Firm is a businessman and a law-abiding citizen. How could he rebel? ? Those messy rumors that have not been verified, should they also be reported?

The servant hesitated for a moment, glanced at Lu He, and then said: An order issued by Mr. Gao of the Guangfu, the Zhuang's business in the territory of the Guangfu was sealed up, and a group of people were arrested, thrown into prison, and temporarily detained for the crime of rebellion... ...

The middle-aged man's tone froze immediately, and he quietly looked at Lu He.

Lu He's expression changed, and he said in a low voice, What's going on?

The servant hurriedly responded: I heard that King Chen had a sacred object that he wanted to present to the current sage. For some reason, Mr. Thirteen suddenly destroyed the sacred object and assassinated King Chen. The Zhennan army is encircled by elites... and is currently at large.

Lu He clenched his fists, took a deep breath, and asked again: I'll ask you again, is the news really true?

The servant nodded and said: The government issued a notice.

Lu He stood there stunned, his eyes changing again and again.

There was a shocking wave in his heart, and he couldn't believe the news he heard at this moment.

He knew that in the young master's heart, he actually looked down upon the world, and he had no idea of ​​supremacy of kingship, otherwise he would not have intercepted and robbed the government's people, and planned to harm the king of a different surname in the dynasty.

But he knows better that the young master has always been cautious and prudent in his actions.

Why was he so reckless this time, destroying the sacred object and assassinating King Chen?

This is a matter of certain death!

Even if the assassination succeeds, so what?

Will it be able to withstand the entire army of the Dongsheng Dynasty?

No matter how powerful the Zhuang family firm is, it is only a firm attached to the Dongsheng Dynasty. How can it compete with the entire Dongsheng Dynasty?

Logically speaking, with the son's city, no matter how persecuted or even humiliated by King Chen, he would definitely not come to this point.

how so?

Unless... the young master has a plan?

However, even Master Gao of Guangfu, who has always received countless treasures from Zhuang's business firm, has been convicted of rebellion. Now that the matter has come to this point, how can there be a way to rescue it?

Lu He opened his mouth, but felt that his mouth was dry, and he was quite confused for a while.

He really couldn't think of any other way to get rid of such a situation.

brother……

The middle-aged man hesitated and said: The government has issued a public announcement, condemning this rebellion, and the matter has reached this point, and it is irreparable...

He paused, and said: Whether Zhuang Ming wants to turn against him or not, and whether there are any twists and turns in it, but since the crime has been convicted, he will not be turned over. No matter how wise he is, he will surely die, and Zhuang's firm, I'm afraid we're going to break up. You might as well listen to my brother's advice, hide yourself first, abandon everything related to Zhuang's business, and sever all ties, so as not to suffer disaster together and cause trouble to your upper body...

Lu He paused, and said in a deep voice: Master, I have the kindness to know you, and I use it in everything, and the two adults, Qianyang Yinming, have the kindness to teach me, and the practicality of mentoring...

Having said that, he looked at the middle-aged man and said, Brother Yuan, in life, one must die, and I, Lu He, cherish kindness and righteousness in this life. If I just hide here, I will be an ungrateful person. What face do I have? , are you alive?

Brother Yuan hesitated for a while, but didn't know how to speak.

And the servant hesitated again, and said: Master Lu, there are rumors that the two great masters beside Mr. Shisan were killed by the Zhennan Army to protect Mr. Shisan from escaping.

Just as Lu He was about to take a step, he suddenly paused, his eyes complicated.

His mouth moved, as if sad, then he suddenly laughed again and asked, How about the casualties of the Zhennan army?

The man replied: Under King Chen's command, there are masters who participated in the battle, surrounded by more than a thousand Zhennan troops, and used the divine crossbow, but it is said that the number of casualties exceeded two hundred.

Lu He smiled at the corner of his mouth, and said: As expected of a martial arts master, even in the face of thousands of troops, he still killed more than a hundred enemies. He is really powerful, and I am no match for it.

After speaking, he walked away.

However, Mr. Lu is not to be outdone, and the number of kills is over a hundred!

After finishing speaking, he waved his hand without looking back.

His back is gone.

This will never come back.

master……

The servant paused, stretched out his hand and stroked lightly, his eyes revealed an inquiring look.

If Lu He goes here, he is going to die anyway.

That being the case, do you want to capture Lu He and go to the government to exchange merit?

Master Yuan frowned slightly, shook his head slightly, and sighed: I saw Lu He today. He is not what he used to be. He is only one foot away from the master. If all the guards in my villa are assembled, they may not be able to keep him.

After finishing speaking, he sighed: After all, we have been friends for many years, and I am not impoverished, so I wouldn't fight him to the death for some rewards.

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Huaibei dark village.

On the high seat, there is a young man, about thirty years old, with noble temperament and gorgeous clothes.

He was sitting lazily, gently turning a jade wrench on the thumb of his left hand with his right hand.

And his gaze was on a middle-aged man below.

Yueyang, under the command of Zhuang's Commercial Bank, one of the guard commanders.

The young man picked a grape, put it in his mouth, chewed it lightly, and continued: You hide your identity and don't want to tell, do you think this king can't find out your identity? It is not difficult for the king's eyes and ears to check your identity.

There was a person standing below, straight and upright, with a face of about forty years old, with a calm brow, it was Yue Yang who was supposed to go to the capital.

But the nobleman who was originally in the capital came to Huaibei.

And Yue Yang turned back to Huaibei.

It was not until yesterday that I was able to see the honor.

But today, the Seventh Prince has verified his identity.

Yue Yang was not surprised.

Anzhuang's business is of all kinds, all in dark places, and there are many strange people and strangers. It is not difficult to find out his identity.

My son, I have already said that there must be a big person behind Huaibei Anzhuang, and it turns out to be the Seventh Prince.

Yue Yang's expression was as usual, neither humble nor overbearing, he bowed his hands and saluted, saying: After all, the matter is of great importance, Yue is afraid of revealing his identity, which will bring disaster to Zhuang's business in the future, and I hope the Seventh Prince will forgive him.

The Seventh Prince looked at the many papers beside him, which were filled with words, and immediately looked away, and said indifferently: I sent the evidence of King Chen's crime for this king, but I dare not show it. Is it because I want this king to be a knife for you?

After he finished speaking, he sneered, with a look of disdain on his face, and said: You killed the most important counselor under my command, and still want me to do things for you?

Yue Yang said: You are not doing things for us, but for yourself.

The seventh prince frowned.

Yue Yang said again: King Chen supports the Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace, and you are trying to seize the throne. He is a stubborn stone on your way to the throne. You can overthrow him. Don't you want to? Song Tianyuan is dead, and you will fight for a dead man? , and ignore the next major event?

Hearing the words, the Seventh Prince laughed, his words were difficult to understand, and he just said: What a Mister Thirteen, a martial artist under his command is so powerful, no wonder Song Tianyuan also fell.

Speaking of which, the Seventh Prince felt helpless.

He relied heavily on Song Tianyuan.

And Song Tianyuan never let him down, after a few major events in the capital, he was unmatched in the limelight, overshadowing the Crown Prince of the East Palace.

Originally, with Song Tianyuan's follow-up plan, in the next year or so, he might really be able to replace the prince.

However, not long ago, the Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace was confinement for three months under Song Tianyuan's plot.

Song Tianyuan was freed, but he didn't continue to attack, but asked for leave to go back to his hometown, saying that he wanted to get a sigh of relief for his old man, and he could deal with a businessman in a convenient way. In just a month or so, he could crush the other party and return to the capital calmly.

Unexpectedly, after more than a month, there is still no news of Song Tianyuan.

And he, the seventh prince, couldn't help but set off and came to Huaibei to look for the most intelligent adviser under his command.

Unexpectedly, as soon as they arrived in Huaibei, news came that the Song family in Xuancheng had collapsed.

But Song Tianyuan was missing, most likely it was a disaster.

Zhigao, like Song Tianyuan, capsized in the gutter and fell in his hometown.

The Seventh Prince felt distressed and angry, but he thought of cherishing his talents again.

Song Tianyuan is so quick-witted and wise, so in terms of strategy, what kind of talent is Mr. Thirteen who defeated Song Tianyuan and made Song Tianyuan lose his life?

Such a person, living in the market place, does not make contributions, but is obsessed with gold and silver vulgar things, and manages business. It is really a shame.

It's still the same sentence, this king can make a move.

But the timing of the shot is not necessarily.

Even if you shoot later, it will have the same effect.

It's just that later, your Zhuang's firm will also be destroyed.

The seventh prince said indifferently: If you want me to act early to solve the plight of Zhuang's business, I will ask your son to come and see me in person.

Yue Yang remained silent and was about to continue speaking.

However, at this moment, a voice suddenly came from outside the door.

Report! There is an urgent report from Huai'an!

What urgent report?

Zhuang Ming destroyed the sacred objects, assassinated King Chen, and fled after being defeated. In Huai'an today, a notice has been issued, listing him as a traitor. All the people under the command of Zhuang's business will be imprisoned for rebellion.

What?

Yue Yang's complexion changed suddenly.

And the seventh prince also changed his face.

The atmosphere in the field stagnated.

After a while, the Seventh Prince sighed: It's a pity.

He had just thought of cherishing his talent, but Chen Wang actually convicted Zhuang Ming of rebellion.

But then again, to be named as a traitor by King Chen, he would definitely die, and this person is not as extraordinary as he thought... Maybe Song Tianyuan was just careless.

And Yue Yang stood there as if struck by lightning, his expression fluctuating.

Yueyang...

The Seventh Prince sighed: In the territory of Huai'an, since the notice was issued, it can be seen that this crime must be conclusive evidence, and it has been irreversible. As a member of Zhuang's business, you are also a traitor. It stands to reason that this king should take down the crime at this moment. You. However, considering that you have extraordinary martial arts skills and a flexible mind, if you are willing to serve this king, this king can change your identity for you to protect you from death.

Yue Yang took a deep breath.

He didn't know why the son, who was always cautious and forbearing, came to such a situation.

However, he firmly believed in his heart that the young master must have a plan in everything.

The two Yue brothers have received the grace of the young master for saving their lives, and they will never have any second thoughts in this life.

Yue Yang gave a salute, and said: The evidence of King Chen's crime is here. How the prince should act is his own consideration... Now that Zhuang's business is in danger, Yue will leave.

After speaking, he turned and left.

The surrounding guards suddenly drew their swords out of their sheaths.

Yue Yang stopped in his tracks, holding the handle of the knife, with a serious expression on his face.

Let him go.

The Seventh Prince waved his hand, signaling his subordinates to back down.

Yue Yang turned around, gave a salute, thanked him, and then left Anzhuang.

The Seventh Prince looked at his back and suddenly sighed.

It's a pity that a loyal person can't be used by me.

Who knows if it's a loyal person who is going to go back to protect the Lord and die, or a coward who is going to escape? A person secretly laughed.

This king can see that he is not a person who is greedy for life and afraid of death.

The evidence of King Chen's crime he brought? The man hesitated slightly.

Leave it for now.

The Seventh Prince sighed: These criminal evidences refer to the past of King Chen's past of raising bandits to be self-respecting, killing good men and pretending to be meritorious, and now in Huai'an, accumulating power, signs of ambition, and some evidence of rebellion. He said that his son, There will be follow-up arrangements, enough to bring down King Chen in one fell swoop... But now that the treason has been committed, Zhuang's business will be destroyed, and Zhuang Ming must die, so there is no follow-up arrangement.

Without follow-up arrangements, these criminal evidences are not complete, not enough to bring down King Chen.

However, these incriminating evidence will be of great use in the future, so let's keep it first.

Yes, this subordinate will seal it up.

It's a pity.

The Seventh Prince exhaled slowly.

I don't know if it's because I cherish Song Tianyuan, or Zhuangming, or if I cherish Yueyang.

This person can defeat Song Tianyuan and tame a martial arts master so loyally. He is really a talent.

Naihe is still no match for King Chen.

The matter has come to this point, the crime has been convicted, and this king can't save it.

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The Northern Territory, a land of drought.

Liu He worried about the life and death of his savior's family back then, and asked Zhuang Ming for his life to come to the disaster area.

He found his savior back then, but luckily the benefactor's family is still alive.

The disaster situation has gradually worsened over time, but it is still manageable now.

As for the Engong's family, they can be considered to have some family background. Although they are not as good as before, they are still barely getting by.

After finding a benefactor, Liuhe settled the family with the help of Zhuang's firm, and then devoted himself to disaster relief.

The shops and warehouses of Zhuang's Commercial Bank here were only completed at the end of last year. They are not as deep as Huai'an Sixteen Mansions, but they also have some reliable managers.

Liuhe came under the order of his son Zhuang Ming, and became the person in charge, and the rest of the managers were all assisted.

My lord, this is my Zhuang's Commercial Firm. In addition to the funds for this disaster relief, in three days, I want to open a warehouse to release grain and relieve the victims. At that time, I will prevent the victims from robbing the food and causing chaos. Please also send the government's staff to help the victims. Your Excellency, assist my Zhuang's Commercial Bank in disaster relief.

Liu He saluted and looked at the old man in front of him.

This old man is the local parent officer.

According to the laws of the Dongsheng Dynasty, this disaster relief must also be reported to the government.

Therefore, on the first day when Liu He was preparing for disaster relief, he paid a visit to Mr. Zheng.

Ah, very good.

Mr. Zheng said slowly: The Zhuang's firm has strong financial resources and a kind heart. This is not a small skill. It may allow 70% of the disaster victims in the area under my jurisdiction to survive this natural disaster...

After a pause, Mr. Zheng glanced at him, hesitant to speak.

Liu He wondered in his heart, hesitated for a while, and asked, Is there anything wrong with your lord?

Mr. Zheng was silent for a moment, then said: The old man is over sixty years old, and he is more than seventy years old. I don't want to go further in my official career.

When Liu He heard the words, he realized the deep meaning of the words, his heart sank, and he said seriously: What do you mean by Mr. Zheng's words?

Master Zheng took a piece of paper, handed it over, and sighed: Your son Zhuang Ming destroyed the birthday gift offered to the Holy One and assassinated King Chen. The Zhennan Army suffered hundreds of casualties.

After finishing speaking, he looked at Liu He in astonishment, and continued: Now in the Sixteen Mansions of Huai'an, King Chen has established that Zhuang's commercial firm is guilty of contempt of imperial power, assassination of princes, and rebellion, from Zhuang Ming to all levels. Stewards, guards, and entourages must all be arrested and imprisoned, waiting to be released.

Liu He opened his mouth, still unable to believe it.

He and Lu He Yueyang and others have the same idea.

Relying on the son's wise planning of the city, no matter how persecuted by King Chen, it is impossible to make such a move and put himself in a desperate situation.

Now this matter is limited to the sixteen mansions of Huai'an, but King Chen dared to convict this crime, and many officials in Huai'an have carried out King Chen's orders. From my point of view, he must have conclusive evidence to let these officials have no objection to this charge. .”

At present, Huai'an is only sealed up, but King Chen will definitely report to the capital and present evidence. After the capital is approved, not only the sixteen mansions of Huai'an, but also the branches of the commercial firms here, and even the entire territory of the Dongsheng Dynasty, Zhuang's commercial firm Therefore, the property will be seized.

And everyone in the Zhuang's firm will be arrested and imprisoned. Moreover, all merchant families related to the Zhuang's firm will inevitably be implicated.

Once you are really convicted, you will be traitors, and you will be punished.

After this incident, not only will the Zhuang's business be destroyed, but thousands of people may be implicated.

The old man has lost his ambition. Recently, you have been running around for disaster relief on behalf of Zhuang's firm. The old man sees it in his heart. As the parent officer of this place, he is also very grateful.

Mr. Zheng paused, and said: Go on your own, while the turmoil is still limited to Huai'an, and before the capital has given the old man an order, you disbanded the Zhuang's firm, broke up with each other, and saved your life. .”

Liu He's complexion changed, and he gritted his teeth and said, Impossible! My son, think twice before acting, how could you openly rebel? Moreover, in Huai'an, officials from all over the country are close friends with my son...

Mr. Zheng sighed in a low voice, and said: What are you making friends with? I have been in the officialdom for many years, and I can also know that he, Zhuang Mingneng, has made a big splash in Huai'an and established such a huge business in six years. There are many conflicts of interest between him, but so what?

He can be regarded as the bread and butter of Huai'an officialdom, but right now it is a crime of rebellion, and no one dares to cover him.

Let's not talk about him, Zhuang Ming, even if it's his biological parents, maybe they can kill their relatives righteously in order to keep the black hat and the head of Xiang Shang.

What's more, the matter has come to this point, there is no room for reversing the rebellion, and they can't save the Zhuang's business. On the contrary... Since they have contacts with the Zhuang's business, they may be more ruthless than Chen Wang to avoid being implicated. Spicy, I want to destroy Zhuang's business as soon as possible, and destroy all evidence of dealings with Zhuang's business.

Liu He, run for your life.

Mr. Zheng let out a sigh of relief, and said: According to past examples, within three to five days at the most, I will receive the decree from the capital to seal up your business branch here, and arrest relevant people... Within three days, after you make arrangements Lu, from now on, let’s do it for ourselves.”

Liu He looked solemn, and finally gave a deep salute, bowed and said: Thank you for your kindness, my lord, Liu He will remember it in my heart.

After finishing speaking, he turned his head away and strode away.

Lord Zheng's eyes wrinkled slightly.

I saw that Liuhe's pace was steady and his momentum was very strong.

This is not an escape situation at all!

Liu He, where are you going?

Huai'an.

Are you going to die?

It's not to die, it's to protect the Lord.

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The update time is late, because this chapter has nearly 6,000 words written, and it can be divided into three chapters if it is replaced by a general new book issue chapter. Think of the villain's hundred ways to die, and also, the author's hundred ways to save his life. The poor author has been suffering from a cold and dizziness for two or three days, and he still gets angry, and his ears hurt... If he continues to suffer, he will be afraid of going bald. up