Zhenjiang, prefect's office.

Zheng Jing and the general Gan Hui are discussing their next plans.

As the gateway to Nanjing, Zhenjiang must not be lost.

But this alone is not enough, if you want to really stabilize Nanjing, you have to push the defense line outward. It is best to be able to take Fengyang and Yangzhou, and have a real buffer barrier.

Otherwise, the Ming army will not have the slightest margin for error, and will face the onslaught of the Qing army at any time.

Another point, Zheng Jing was very worried that his father would not be able to stand the stimulation and was eager to find Shi Lang for revenge.

Now Shi Lang is entrenched in Zhejiang, and Lang Tingzuo and Guan are loyal to the two thieves who have also run to Hangzhou.

Although the distance between Hangzhou and Nanjing is not too far, if troops are mobilized to attack, Nanjing's defenses will be empty.

At that time, if the Qing army in Fengyang, Yangzhou and other places seized the opportunity to storm onslaught, Zheng Jing was worried that it might not be able to hold it.

"Uncle Gan, before I left, my father had vaguely said that he would attack Zhejiang. I'm afraid this will give the thieves a chance. ”

Gan Hui also sighed: "Why don't the ministers of His Royal Highness not know. It's just that some words are not suitable for the minister. ”

Zheng Jing's expression darkened, and he nodded silently.

Yes, not long after the fall of Zhoushan, my father had just punished himself with a military stick to quell a storm that was about to begin.

At this juncture, it is indeed not very appropriate for Gan Hui, the general of the defeated army, to go to his father and admonish him.

Although Zheng Chenggong knows very well that this is not Gan Hui's fault.

In contrast, Zheng Jing's words are relatively more appropriate.

But he still couldn't muster up the courage.

Zheng Chenggong has always given him the impression of flawless.

Zheng Jing respects his father more than he loves.

The relationship between the two is more like that of a superior than a father and son.

Zheng Jing knew that his father actually loved him, but he was too ashamed to express some words.

The more time goes by, the thicker the layer of things between father and son becomes, and the more intense the sense of unreality and ambiguity becomes.

"I'm to blame for this, I'll find an opportunity to write to my father."

Zheng Jing paused and said, "Uncle Gan, do you think the thieves will take the initiative to attack Zhenjiang or Nanjing?" ”

Gan Hui shook his head and said without hesitation: "No." At least Shi Lang certainly won't. Gan and Shi Lang have worked together for a long time, and they know the thief's temperament very well. At that time, His Royal Highness the Prince was still young, and I am afraid that the memory is not very clear. This thief is the most cunning of all, and easily does not put himself in danger. This was the case when he was with His Highness, and it must have intensified after he surrendered. and that Huang Wu, who is also scheming. They know our army very well and will definitely make a trick. ”

"Well, we should also pay more attention to prevent the two thieves from cheating."

Recovering lost ground is important, but defending solidly is a prerequisite.

Otherwise, it will not be beautiful if you pick sesame seeds and lose the watermelon.

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In the barracks, Qianfeng Zhen was promoting Yu Xin and calling Ma Xin, the deputy promotion, to discuss major matters together.

It's just that what they discussed was not how to defend, but how to surrender the Qing army.

When they attacked Zhenjiang, they thought about surrendering, but they had to give up when they saw that the Ming army was breaking through.

But Yu Xin always felt that the momentum of the Ming army could not last, especially Zheng Chenggong, who was stubborn and self-serving, and the army was extremely strict.

There are many people in the army who disobey him, and they just dare to be angry but dare not speak.

In the long run, the morale of the army will definitely be weakened.

By that time, it would be too late to flee for your life. It's better to plan ahead.

"General Yu, in my opinion, we might as well go out of the city at night and lead the troops to the Qing army."

Ma Xin also has the same idea, and there is no future for following Zheng Chenggong.

Don't look at Zheng Chenggong now taking Nanjing to control Anqing, and the chaos is booming. But in fact, the places he controls in the entire Jiangnan are just a drop in the bucket.

If you really want to start a war of attrition, you can consume Zheng Chenggong alive.

"No."

Yu Xin shook his head and said, "It seems good to vote now, but the Qing army will not reuse us when they see that we have nothing in our hands." It's best to wait until the Qing army attacks the city, and we surrender the city, so that it is good to say two sentences when we have a letter of surrender. ”

"Raise your lordship!"

Ma Xin sent a sycophant and said: "In this way, we have made great achievements, and our status in the Qing army is very high." ”

"Yes!"

"It's just that how do we talk to the Qing army?"

"This is simple, I have an old relationship with General Shi Langshi, so I will write a letter and order someone to send it to the Qing army. I believe that General Shi will be very relieved after reading the letter. ”

Good birds choose trees to perch.

Yu Xin didn't think there was anything wrong with betraying Zheng Chenggong.

Don't look at Zheng Chenggong's happiness now, but his arms can't reach his thighs after all.

It's important to think about your own way out early.

Now Yu Xin is more and more able to understand Shi Lang's approach.

followed Zheng Chenggong to bear the name of a pirate for the rest of his life.

But surrendering the Qing army was different.

Feng Gong and Marquis, a lifetime of glory and wealth.

If people do not do it for themselves, the heavens and the earth will be destroyed.

Zheng Chenggong, Zheng Chenggong, if you want to blame, you are too harsh, and you personally forced the brothers to the side of the Qing army.

There is also the fact that Yu Xin can't forget the dead family members in Zhoushan.

These people didn't have to die, but because of Zheng Chenggong's stubbornness, they died tragically in Zhoushan.

In this way, Zheng Chenggong can be regarded as Yu Xin's enemy.

It is true that Zheng Chenggong has the grace of knowing him, but the enmity and hatred are counteracted, and the two of them are clear.

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Nanjing, garrison house.

Zhang Huangyan came to Zheng Chenggong with a haggard face, hesitated for a long time and then said: "Damu has something I want to tell you, but first you have to make sure that you can't get excited. ”

Zheng Chenggong's mood has been adjusted well these days, and when he saw Zhang Huangyan so serious, his heart couldn't help but sink.

"Brother Cangshui, what is going on?"

"I can't say, you have to promise first."

Zheng Chenggong could only nod and said, "Okay, I promise that no matter what I hear, I won't be excited." That's all right, right? ”

Zhang Huangyan sighed and said: "I just got the news that Shi Lang hung the heads of the family members of the army killed in Zhoushan on the head of Hangzhou City to show the public. ”

Bang!

Zheng Chenggong's brain exploded when he heard this, and the whole person was stupid.

"How dare he?"

After holding it for a long time, Zheng Chenggong asked angrily.

"Ohki... You promise not to be angry. ”

Zhang Huangyan felt that he had done something wrong, and hurriedly stepped forward to hold Zheng Chenggong.

"Your body is just right, Lang Zhong said that you can't have fire."

"If you don't kill this thief, I swear that I will not be a man!"

"Da Mu, this is Shi Lang's trick. He's doing this to provoke you. If you do something stupid in your anger, you will let him succeed. ”

Zhang Huangyan was as anxious as an ant on a hot pot.

It's all his fault, why did he tell Zheng Chenggong about this?

With Zheng Chenggong's violent temper, it is difficult to immediately send troops to find Shi Lang.

What a mistake.

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