Riverland.

Zhengzun Building.

Today, the governor of Jiangdi has ordered your Excellency to host a banquet for all the merchants in Jiangdi to discuss the new policies of the imperial court and discuss important matters, which are related to the business lifeline of each company in the second half of the year.

"Zheng Yuanshan is here."

"Where is the young man who will replace Old Ghost Fu?"

"He hasn't arrived yet."

"What a big rack."

The gentleman in charge of the order was already over sixty years old, but his eyes were bright and he said slowly: "Most of the others are here, right?"

The person next to him responded: "80% of us are here, but there are still a few people who haven't arrived yet."

He is about fifty years old, has a bright look, and has an order hanging on his waist. He is clearly the deputy commander of Jiangdi.

Jiang Dizheng ordered him to exhale slowly and said: "A quarter of an hour ago, I received a piece of news. It is on the table. Please take a closer look."

The man with the deputy order hanging on his waist was immediately stunned. He took the letter and his expression suddenly changed.

"this……"

"My immediate superior has been replaced."

——

Zhengzun Tower looks very lively.

In fact, the merchants who can be invited here already have large-scale businesses under their names.

Either a local family, or a large trading house like Zhuang's Trading Company, which spreads all over the country.

And their information is actually very well-informed.

"Zheng Yuanshan is here, from the 'He' land."

"I heard that our Lord, Jiangdi Zhengling, sent out two invitations?"

"Yes, it seems that the young man who came from overseas to replace Fu Laogui is not of high status. At least if Zheng Yuanshan dares to accept the invitation, he is not lower than him."

"That's not necessarily the case. Zheng Yuanshan and Fu Laogui have not been very friendly this year. Maybe... it's time to break up."

"Just wait and see what happens. There will probably be something good to watch tonight."

"That's true."

——

Zheng Yuanshan presented a gift and took his seat.

Yuan Tao followed behind, looking solemn.

"Young master hasn't arrived yet."

"Not his style."

Zheng Yuanshan muttered: "Although he is arrogant and arrogant, he always shows gentleness and even humility in front of outsiders, and seeks cooperation and benefits. This Jiangdi is ordering your Excellency to hold a banquet and place it in the Dongsheng Dynasty.

It’s more grand than the banquet held by the tall people in Guangfu. He wants to gain a foothold in Jiangdi, so there is no reason to be pretentious..."

Yuan Tao hesitated and said: "Then..."

Zheng Yuanshan exhaled and said, "Wait."

Zhuang Ming came late, and he breathed a sigh of relief.

If he were to face Zhuang Ming directly at this moment, he would not know how to confront him.

Now that you are quiet, you can think about it carefully.

In the final analysis, it was just because I worked under him, Zhuang Ming, that I had such a strong sense of awe that I still can't shake it off.

In practical terms, he, Zhuang Ming, was just a merchant from a remote area of ​​the Dongsheng Dynasty.

"The power of our three places is not inferior to the power of the three places left by Old Ghost Fu."

"There is no reason for me to be lower than him!"

"Besides, I have an advantage over him."

——

Outside Zhengzun Building.

Zhuang Ming looked forward and smiled slightly.

The lights in front are brightly lit and it looks extremely lively.

However, the etiquette, customs, clothing, etc. are really different, and I am still a little uncomfortable at the moment.

"Sir, we're here."

"Let's go."

Zhuang Ming took the lead.

Beside him were two masters, Yue Ting and Lu He.

As for Bai Qing and Liu He, they stayed in the trading house, communicated with Fu Lao, and continued to become familiar with the Dongyuan realm.

——

"The people from Zhuang's Trading Company are here."

"Yue Ting is on his right and behind him. Is this young man really of higher status than Yue Ting?"

"Tsk, tsk, tsk, it's rare that someone as unruly as Yue Ting can actually bow his head?"

"What's even more rare is that this person looks younger than Yue Ting."

"Let's first find out whether the young man who is about to succeed Fu Laogui is a real talent, or is he a mediocre person with a lot of talent but a lot of failures?"

"It's not busy. Someone came to explore before us."

Many people's eyes fell on the visitor.

But Zhuang Ming looked as usual and turned a blind eye.

He tilted his head slightly and looked at Yue Ting.

Yue Ting took the gift, put it in front, and said immediately: "This is the meeting gift given to Lord Zhengling by the head of my Zhuang's Trading Company. Please write it down... where is the location of our Zhuang's Trading Company?"

The man who received the gift quickly stood up and said, "When you enter the building, someone will guide you."

Yue Ting nodded slightly, stepped back, and stopped half a step beside Zhuang Ming.

Zhuang Ming walked forward, a smile gradually appeared on the corner of his mouth.

Because right in front of him, there was a familiar figure.

Zheng Yuanshan, who is over sixty years old, is dressed in fine clothes and looks dignified.

Yuan Tao, who was in his prime, was condensed like an oven.

The eyes of both of them were extremely complex.

"Being apart for several years feels like a lifetime apart."

Zhuang Ming stopped and said with a smile: "How are you two?"

The lively conversations among the principals in the venue suddenly became quiet.

The whole scene seemed very silent.

All eyes were looking over there.

While calm, there seemed to be a burst of cold air.

"I've met the young master."

They both stood up and saluted each other.

——

On the second floor.

"Did you see it?"

"I saw it."

"The identity of the visitor is indeed higher than Zheng Yuanshan in their hometown."

"But now it seems that Zheng Yuanshan is determined to be independent."

"Keep watching."

"Do you want to recruit guards? Don't start a fight on the spot..."

"The two of them are just merchants after all. How dare they disturb my official's banquet?"

The Lord was ordering a little contempt and said: "You go out in person and calm down the situation with deputy orders. If there is any rash action, whoever dares to take action will be arrested and imprisoned. The law is enforced impartially."
To be continued...