Zheng Hongkui saw that everyone's eyes were all looking at him, and he couldn't help but smile faintly, and said to everyone: "Big brother, third brother, success, to be honest, just with our army's land soldiers and horses, to attack and fight against the Tang army who are guarding the fort and waiting for work, it is indeed difficult, and its chances of victory are very small. But what if, we can find a strong helper? ”

"Helper? What helper? Zheng Zhilong didn't know what he meant.

"Big brother, in the eyes of the younger brother, the Annan Zheng family is the best assistant of my Zheng family." Zheng Hongkui said in a deep voice: "If our army wants to aid Guixi and destroy the soldiers and horses of the second town of the Tang Army stationed in Guidong, we must attack its troops from both east and west at the same time. Therefore, I believe that when our army attacks from the east to the west, there must be another army of soldiers and horses that can attack from the west, so that the soldiers and horses of the second town of the Tang army can be completely annihilated. ”

Zheng Hongkui paused for a moment, and then said: "Therefore, if you want to find reinforcements in the west, then Annan Zheng is the best assistant of our army." ”

"Oh, uncle, do you know a lot about the situation in Annan? Then tell me, what is the current situation in Annan? Zheng Chenggong asked on the side.

Zheng Hongkui looked around at everyone and saw that the three of them were watching him, so he coughed lightly and continued: "Annan, at this time, we are in the second period of the Northern and Southern Dynasties, but the actual situation is even more complicated than that of the Northern and Southern Dynasties. After the Li Dynasty defeated the Mo Dynasty, the two generals of the Li Dynasty, Ruan Gan and Zheng Song, became powerful and fought for power. The Zheng clan took Shenglong as the center and held the imperial court into self-respect; The Nguyen clan went south to Hue to develop separatist forces and confront the Trung clan; The remnants of Mohs are entrenched in Gaoping in the north, which is quite similar to the pattern of the struggle of a small three kingdoms. ”

"Among the three kingdoms, the Mo clan and the Nguyen clan are located in the north and south, and their strength is weak, but the Zheng clan, which has Thang Long City, has a strong national strength and many soldiers and horses, which is enough to help. Therefore, as long as we can put forward a condition that makes them tempting, then the Zheng clan will send troops to help, in this case, the Tang army will be left and right, unable to deal with it, and finally be broken by our army and the Annan army. ”

When Zheng Hongkui said this, Zheng Zhibao excitedly shouted: "Second brother's plan is very good!" Damn, the Tang Army is also a three-headed and six-armed monster, we are flanked on both sides, they will definitely be difficult to deal with, we should wipe them out in one go! Then wipe out all these insatiable guys in the Guidong area! ”

Zheng Zhibao was so happy to express his position, but Zheng Zhilong still kept brushing his beard, he groaned for a while, and asked, "Second brother, the strategy you said looks good." It's just that how can we impress the Zheng clan and make them willing to send troops to flank the Tang army with our army? ”

As if he had known that Zheng Zhilong had asked this question, Zheng Hongkui smiled and said, "Big brother, you know that although the Zheng clan is the most powerful now, he still can't defeat the Mo clan in the north and the Ruan clan in the south. Over the years, the two sides of Zheng and Nguyen alone have fought seven large-scale wars, ranging from one year to eight years, and both sides have their own victories and defeats. This ongoing war has left both sides feeling exhausted. Therefore, the troubles on both sides of the north and south make Zheng Zheng, the current head of the Zheng family, uneasy. ”

"Therefore, if our army can propose that as long as the Zheng clan is willing to become a reinforcement for our army and send troops together with our army to destroy the soldiers and horses of the second town of the Tang army, then our army can also help it destroy the Mo clan in the north and the Ruan clan in the south. Zheng Hongkui's eyes sparkled.

Zheng Chenggong on the side shook his head hesitantly: "Second uncle, if you mention such a condition, in the eyes of the little nephew, I am afraid that it may not be able to impress the Zheng family." After all, the Zheng clan has no friendship with our army, and he will not trust our army. They must also be worried that if our army does not fulfill its promise in the future if it sends soldiers and horses, wouldn't it be a dog's bite and pig's urine bubble for the Zheng family? In that case, I guess they won't be happy to agree. ”

Zheng Chenggong's words also hit Zheng Zhilong's mind, and he sighed lightly and said: "Gong'er is reasonable, Zheng is not a fool, it is impossible to be moved by these empty promises of our army." If they want to send troops, there must be more tempting conditions to really impress them. ”

Zheng Hongkui hurriedly argued: "Big brother, success, you misunderstood what I meant." My original intention was to tell Zheng that if he sent troops to help our army, our army would definitely return this condition and let him dominate Annam. Of course, because the friendship is still shallow, they may not believe us now, so we can offer some practical benefits to tempt the Zheng clan to send troops. ”

"What are the practical benefits?" Zheng Zhilong asked.

"Big brother, now in Guangxi, if we fail to rescue, then when the Tang Army transfers troops from Yunnan, then the entire territory of Guangxi will definitely fall into the hands of the enemy, there is no doubt about it." Zheng Hongkui's face was solemn: "So, the junior brother is thinking, we should give the Zheng family a large amount of gold and silver, thinking that it will be used as military resources for reinforcements, and in addition, we can explain to the Zheng family that if he sends troops to attack the Tang army, then the territory where the Tang army is now based should all belong to him." Its fiscal and tax population is also all attributed to Annam. Such conditions must have made the Zheng family quite excited. ”

"Huh? How does this make! Zheng Chenggong shook his head again and again: "Guangxi is my Ming land, how can I abandon it lightly to the Annan Domain, such an act of abandoning the land will be scolded by tens of thousands of people in the history books in the future!" ”

"Scold and scold! Now that the situation is critical, and the entire territory of Guangxi is about to fall into the hands of the Tang Army, can we still care about the scolding of a few sour Confucians in the future? Zheng Hongkui was also excited: "If they can't give the Zheng family actual benefits, they won't send reinforcements, then when the Tang army attacks Guangxi from east to west, we will have no choice but to sit back and watch the Tang army annex the entire territory of Guangxi!" What's more, for our army, is it better that all of this Guangxi province fell into the hands of the Tang army, or is it better that only a small part of the land is occupied by Annam? I believe you have a clear judgment on this choice. ”

When Zheng Hongkui said this, he couldn't help but let out a long sigh, and then arched his hand to Zheng Zhilong: "Big brother, the eldest husband is in the world, and everything should be long-term, who can only see the present?" As long as the Tang army can be repulsed, Guangxi can be recaptured, and even Yungui can be recaptured in the future, then even if Na Annan is allowed to occupy a small part of my Guangxi now, what does it matter. Isn't it completely feasible to wait for us to defeat the Tang army, turn against the Zheng clan of Na Annan, and recapture the lost territory? Now that the time is so urgent, I am afraid that the Tang army will unify Yunnan and move eastward in a few days, and at that time, the eldest brother will regret it again, and there will be no more way! ”

When Zheng Zhilong heard this, he was completely moved by Zheng Hongkui's words, he nodded, and said loudly to everyone: "The words of the second brother are very reasonable!" As the second brother said, we will negotiate an alliance with Annan on such conditions, let them send reinforcements quickly, and send troops together to attack the soldiers and horses of the second town of the Tang Army! ”

He paused for a moment, and then said: "Hongkui, I will send you as the plenipotentiary representative of my Zheng family, and go to Shenglong City, Annan to meet Zheng Zheng, the head of the Zheng family, give him silver and cut land, beg him to form an alliance, and ask him to send reinforcements as soon as possible." ”

Zheng Hongkui stood up and replied loudly: "Yes!" Follow the orders of the eldest brother! ”

Zheng Zhilong turned his head and said to Zheng Zhibao and Zheng Chenggong: "Zhibao, Chenggong, I order you two to mobilize 50,000 elite soldiers for the main deputy general of this western expedition, make adequate preparations, and wait for the reinforcements of the Zheng clan in Annan, and immediately send troops to attack the soldiers and horses of the second town of the Tang Army." ”

Zheng Zhibao and Zheng Chenggong responded in unison: "Yes!" We obey the commandment! ”

When Zheng Zhibao, Zheng Chenggong and others nervously gathered troops and horses and dispatched money and grain, Zheng Hongkui took 5,000 taels of gold and took a sea ship from Fuzhou to the west to Thang Long City.

A few days later, Zheng Hongkui arrived at the port of Annam, and after he made his intentions clear, he was taken by soldiers to Thang Long City, and then successfully met Zheng Zheng, the head of the Zheng family, the king of Xiding, in the palace.

The purpose of Zheng Hongkui's trip had already been reported to Zheng Zheng, the head of the Zheng family, and Zheng Zheng was very happy when he heard his words. Therefore, when he saw Zheng Hongkui and the main hall, he stood up to greet him, and made a respectful attitude to welcome the arrival of the envoys of the kingdom.

In fact, the Zheng clan of Annam, and even the Mo clan in the north and the Nguyen clan in the south, adopted pragmatism when facing the Chinese dynasty. The former annexed to the Ming Dynasty and the latter to the Qing Dynasty did not have any basic political ideas, but only to continue their rule.

For small countries, having milk is a mother, and being able to hold your thighs is called a minister, which is the only way to survive. Therefore, seeing Zheng Zheng making a welcome gesture with a smiling face, Zheng Hongkui didn't have much joy in his heart, just smiled faintly.

After the guest and host ceremony, Zheng Zheng immediately asked Zheng Hongkui to show him a seat, and after Zheng Hongkui sat down, he briefly explained his intentions and the conditions proposed to Zheng Zheng.

After listening to Zheng Hongkui's words, although Zheng Zheng had a humble smile on his face, he was quickly thinking about it.

This Zheng Zhilong, who single-handedly held the Hongguang Imperial Court hostage, had a good calculation.

They wanted to deal with the Tang army stationed in Guangxi, and their own troops were insufficient, so they wanted to use our Annan soldiers and horses to relieve their difficulties, and then attack the Tang army's soldiers and horses on the east and west.

Now the Tang army is in Guangxi, only the soldiers and horses of the second town are stationed in the area of Guidong, and the nearest reinforcements to them, that is, the soldiers and horses of the ninth town of the Tang army, are still fighting in Yunnan, and there is no way to get out of Guangxi immediately.

But do you want to promise him?

Although Zheng Hong gave himself 5,000 taels of gold, and promised that after taking the territory of the Tang Army in the future, it could be owned by Annan, and after that, he could help himself to attack the Mo clan in the north and the Ruan clan in the south, but such conditions seem tempting, but I am afraid that there may not be no traps.

After all, as soon as the Tang Army is destroyed, the Zheng Jiajun in Guangxi is a dominant military force, and if he wants to turn his face at that time, he is afraid that the territory of the Tang Army may not be easy to take.

What's more, as soon as the Tang army is destroyed, it is difficult to say whether the soldiers and horses of the Zheng family, who have no friendship with themselves, really have the heart to help themselves eliminate the Mo clan and the Ruan clan.

It can be seen that the conditions mentioned by Zheng Hongkui seem to be tempting, but they may not be possible. Therefore, I must not easily believe this person's words and take advantage of the fire of others in vain.

Thinking of this, Zheng Zheng had a smirk on his face, then stroked his beard, and pretended to be embarrassed and said to Zheng Hongkui: "This angel, although your proposal for the two countries to form an alliance against the Tang Army is very good, but a small country has its own difficulties, and it may be difficult to obey the order." ”

"Oh? What are the difficulties of the Zheng family, can you say it? Zheng Hongkui pretended to be calm.

"Well, Ben will not hide it from the angels, to tell you the truth, the biggest problem of my Annan, and the place where Zheng Mou is most disturbed, is the Mo clan in the north and the Ruan clan in the south, the two traitors of Annan. If I send troops to Annan, then Zheng is afraid that they will take advantage of the emptiness in my Annan and then send troops to attack, if so, then my Annan will be worried. So ......"

Speaking of the word so, Zheng Zheng pretended to sigh and said that he was really embarrassed.

Seeing Zheng Zheng's inexplicable appearance, Zheng Hongkui gritted his teeth with hatred, but he had to pretend to be sympathetic and nodded again and again, and then asked: "The concerns of King Xiding are also deeply accepted by a certain family. According to the opinion of the Zheng family master, but because of the above difficulties, do you refuse to cooperate with our army and form an alliance? ”

Zheng Hongkui's words obviously made the entire hall cold, Zheng Zheng was also quite embarrassed, he replied tentatively: "Angel, what about his envoy, if your country can help our country first, then after our country is free from worries, it is indeed possible to form an alliance with your country and send troops to attack the Tang army together." ”

"Oh? King Siding has a request, but he can say it directly. Zheng Hongkui, who was originally half disheartened, suddenly had a flash of light in his eyes.

"Angel, now the Mo clan and the Ruan clan are all in my heart, if your country is willing to send troops first to help me Annan wipe out these two traitors, then we will definitely have no worries, and we can form an alliance with your country and go back and forth to the Tang army in Guangxi together." Zheng Zheng said cautiously, observing Zheng Hongkui's reaction.

Zheng Hongkui saw that he wanted to persuade this Zheng Zheng to attack the Tang army together, but now he wanted to turn around and be used by him to attack the Zheng family's old enemies Mo and Ruan, and he couldn't help but feel hatred in his heart.

After listening to Zheng Zheng patiently, he smiled bitterly and said, "The matter of Annan is indeed troublesome. It's just that when our army sends troops to destroy the Mo clan and the Ruan clan, the time must have been delayed for too long, and by then, I am afraid that the Tang army has already annexed the entire Guangxi, in that case, what is the point of forming an alliance with your country? ”

As if guessing that Zheng Hongkui would say this, Zheng Zheng said hurriedly: "If your country feels embarrassed and thinks that it will not be able to catch up with the time for the Tang army to attack Guangxi, then our country can also retreat to the second, just ask your country to help our country, and destroy the weakest Mo clan in the north first." The Mo clan only has one place in Gaoping, and if there is the help of your army, it will definitely be able to go down with one drum, so that it will definitely end this battle before the Tang army enters Guangxi. As soon as the Mo clan was destroyed, our country could divide the army into two divisions, one was stationed in the southern border to defend the Ruan clan, and the other was to enter Guangxi with your army to attack the Tang army. In this case, wouldn't it be wonderful for your country and I, Annam, to take what they need, form an alliance with each other, and fight against the Tang Army together? ”