Outside the Dongzhi Gate, Zhou Yanru, the first assistant of the cabinet, the head of the British Gong Zhang Shize, the military governor in charge, and a group of courtiers and nobles led by the two of them, went out of the city twenty miles to welcome the arrival of Zheng Zhilong's army, and the atmosphere was very warm.

It was March 14th.

Compared with history, Zheng Zhilong really came here with a pinch.

Li Zicheng's army approached Juyong Pass, and the entire Yanjing City smelled a smell of disaster, whether it was a civil and military official or a noble emperor's relatives, no one wanted to see a change of dynasty.

They didn't have the courage to fight to the death for the Ming Dynasty, but they somewhat understood that the Ming Dynasty's 'safe and sound' was the greatest good for them.

Therefore, in this stormy time, the famous Zheng Zhilong personally led troops into the Weijing Division, which was the greatest comfort to them.

Emperor Chongzhen in the imperial city also looked happy, Queen Zhou was happy in her heart, how many days, she had to forget the last time she saw Emperor Chongzhen so excited.

"It's a pity, it's a pity, this Zheng Damu is young and talented, but he has already been married, and Changping has also set a marriage, otherwise ......"

He and Empress Zhou's daughter-in-law, Princess Changping is fifteen years old, and Zheng Sen is double ten, is it a good match. It's just that they all have shortcomings.

Empress Zhou is not ignorant of the affairs of the previous dynasty, and knows that the current situation has taken a turn for the better, and the Ming Dynasty is relying on the Zheng family father and son, but the old concept still makes her have some complaints about the origin and occupation of the Zheng family and his son.

"Your Majesty is mighty, and he is a knight and a pillar country, and the Zheng family still dares to have a lack of heart, and he wants to be the wife of the eldest princess?"

"That Zheng Damu is indeed a young hero, and the concubine has heard of his reputation in the harem, and the world says that it is Wu Changbo (Wu Sangui) second. It will be a generation of famous generals in the future. Swords and guns don't have eyes on the battlefield, give Changping Xu to him, if there is a mistake on the battlefield, won't it hurt my daughter for the rest of her life. ”

Queen Zhou's first sentence was still in a royal style, and the second sentence revealed her true meaning.

Emperor Chongzhen laughed when he heard this, "If the Zheng family becomes a royal concubine, how can he still let him go to that battlefield to fight?" "This Zhu family's horse is not as good as the Zhao Song family's horse, not only is it used as a decoration, but it also has to greet the princess four times a day, and the horse's family also has to give the princess a courtesy.

Even when the princess was eating, the horses could only stand aside and wait.

This is marrying a princess, this is marrying an ancestor.

"Hmph. Zheng Damu followed his father to fight on the battlefield at a young age, and became famous as a young man, when he was arrogant and had the ambition to swallow Lingyun, you preferred him to be the royal concubine, are you afraid that Changping's small life will be comfortable, right? ”

"Besides, Zheng Zhilong was relied on by you when he was relied on, but he was rectified by you and saw his daughter-in-law and had to do the courtesy of a monarch and minister, do you ...... "Sincerely, sincerely, or sincerely want to make your daughter uncomfortable?"

Queen Zhou knew that her husband was working together, so she loved to have a hot head, but at the moment this meaning was too unreliable. Worried that Emperor Chongzhen was really interested, he hurriedly poured a bucket of ice water on him.

Emperor Chongzhen made a big embarrassment, laughed dryly, and there was no trace of thought in his heart.

The eunuchs and palace maids serving around couldn't help but laugh out loud. The queen has a gentle temperament, but it is rare to see her as an emperor.

With the arrival of Zheng Zhilong's army, the gloomy and heavy atmosphere in the entire imperial city was swept away. Everyone, like the owner of this magnificent palace complex, thought that Kyoshi was now worry-free.

But Zheng Zhilong, who immediately entered the palace to meet him, gave Emperor Chongzhen a hard blow, "What did you say?" You must abandon Yanjing and move south to protect Daming Sheji, Zheng Zhilong, you are so bold. ”

Emperor Chongzhen burst into a rage, never expecting such words to come out of the mouth of Zheng Zhilong, who had high hopes for him. If he caricatured this scene, he would be surrounded by flames, and his head would be full of endless thunderbolts.

"Your Majesty, please calm your anger and listen to your minister."

Zheng Zhilong was not at all frightened by Emperor Chongzhen's anger, he didn't know how many times he had imagined today's scene in the past. Pouring a basin of cold water on the head of the emperor who is in high spirits, won't he have to bear the emperor's thunderous wrath?

There are only a few people in the hall, the first assistant Zhou Yanru, the eunuch of Si Li Bingbi, the eunuch of Jingying Wang Chengen, the personal eunuch of Emperor Chongzhen, Xiao Maozi, and five or seven guards with knives.

At this moment, everyone was shocked, Zhou Yanru glanced at Zheng Zhilong, who only couldn't see it.

"You say, I tell you." Emperor Chongzhen was like a monster, circling back and forth on the platform.

Zheng Zhilong's soldiers have already entered the capital, and now in this palace, he can also cut Zheng Zhilong into pulp when he gives an order.

"Your Majesty only thinks that Gyeonggi can be guaranteed, but he thinks that the minister will lead the army to reinforce Juyong Pass, so that Li Thief can be kept out, and then Wu Sangui will lead the army to enter the pass, so that the capital will be unhindered. The minister dared to ask His Majesty, do you know where Liu Fangliang, the teacher of Li Thief, has gone now? As far as the minister knows, Hong Hengjiu has led the defeated troops to retreat to Guide, that is, to meet the soldiers and horses of the Central Capital. In the Central Plains, the army of thieves has already won seven or eight out of ten. Its troops have even entered Qilu and cut off the canal.

In the next step, the thief army will go north in a big way, and the prefectures of Daimyo, Guangping, Shunde, Zhending, Hejian, and Baoding have no soldiers and no food, and only rely on loyal gentry to destroy their families and relieve difficulties. ”

"Such a minister is to resist the main force of Li Thief with Tang Zongrong at Juyong Pass, and the central and southern state capitals of Beizhili will also fall, at that time. There is only half of the imperial court left, how can it stabilize the situation in the world? ”

"Land transportation is not smooth, and Gyeonggi has been surrounded by Li thieves and has become an isolated island. The news was transmitted, the decrees were issued, and money and food were delivered. How do they help? Is it possible for Chengdu to rely on the sea? ”

"What about when it's cold?"

"What's more, this is just a Li thief. If the prisoners outside the gate take advantage of the fire to rob again, detain the pass and enter, and attack the Li thief on both sides, how should the imperial court protect itself? ”

Dolgon has just ascended to the throne, and anyone who is eager to make meritorious contributions can imagine that if the Qing troops break through the border and enter the customs again at this juncture, the Ming Dynasty will be able to defend Yanjing City, which is also a dead end, isn't it?

Zheng Zhilong's tone became more and more intense, and Emperor Chongzhen's face became paler and paler each time.

His anger was drained by Zheng Zhilong's simple words, that is, Zhou Yanru and Wang Chengen looked at Zheng Zhilong with different eyes. Zheng Zhilong is no longer looking for death, this is the real loyalty and sincerity.

"Long live ......" Wang Chengen was convinced.

"Your Majesty, the old minister thinks that what Annanbo said is true, please think twice."

Zheng Zhilong glanced up at Emperor Chongzhen, who seemed to be a little dazed, and also softened his tone, "Your Majesty, the Jiangnan region is vast, rich in money and food, and the population is also numerous. Moreover, the six departments of Jinling are all there, and Shi Benbing and Wei Guogong are all loyal ministers of the imperial court. If you go south, you can really alleviate the current urgency. ”

There is no need to say anything about the counterattack in Japan, nor does it need to explain what advantages the army has in the south, it is all cliché. But the immediate need to be alleviated is the real truth.

Emperor Chongzhen's face was as pale as wax, and the whole person was uncertain, how could he make a decision immediately? What's more, he has to gather his ministers to discuss such a major matter.

"Your Majesty, I'm afraid it's too late."

"Too late?" Emperor Chongzhen repeated unconsciously, not understanding what Zheng Zhilong meant.

"Since the eastward march of the Li thief, the officers and soldiers have surrendered like a tide. The minister only heard that the thieves had entered Juyong Pass for a few days, but he had never heard the Tang army send back a war report, and thought that most of the officials of Tang Du (Tang Tong and Du Zhizhi) had gone to the footsteps of Du Xun and Wang Chengyun. The minister dared to ask His Majesty to make a quick decision. ”

Zheng Zhilong came to the end and gave Emperor Chongzhen a heavy blow.