When Emperor Chongzhen drove his own expedition, the Grand Canal of Beijing was already frozen. However, in the end, he chose to go south along the Grand Canal of Beijing, and then take a boat south to the Yangtze River after arriving at the channel where there was no ice, and then go up the river into Sichuan, and join Zheng Chongjian's headquarters from Sichuan into Yunnan together.

The reason for this choice, in the final analysis, is because of the grain and grass materials, going around in a circle, from the south of the Yangtze River, and along the Yangtze River, these provinces can afford to supply the grain and grass materials needed by the army, and the impact on the local people's livelihood is the least. In addition, the army was not too tired on the road.

However, in this way, it will take at least two months to get to Kunming, Yunnan Province, which is the year of the monkey and the month of the horse. But this is also something that can't be helped, who made Yunnan, a place with a beautiful corner, so far away.

Of course, it is also because it is too far away and the road is not easy to walk, so the news here is blocked. Otherwise, Emperor Chongzhen didn't believe it, those Tusi knew that he was so powerful in leading his troops to fight, and he dared to rebel again?

Anyway, this time in Yunnan, I will reorganize the territory of Yunnan, completely change the land and return to the stream, whoever is not satisfied will beat whom, while I have a golden finger in the Ming Emperor, I will not leave the problem to future generations. By the way, let's see if that cave has a chance, if there is a chance, I will conquer it together this time, and the Ming Dynasty will have an outlet to the Indian Ocean.

Thinking of these plans, Emperor Chongzhen went all the way south.

…………

At the same time, Zheng Chenggong, a guerrilla in Fujian's coastal defense, had already arrived in Fujian and first visited the governor of Fujian.

At this time, the governor of Fujian was Wu Zhiping, and in the original history, as far as he was concerned, he did not do much. When the Manchus went south, they led the people of the whole province to surrender to the Manchus, and then resigned and went into hiding.

However, his son Wu Erxun is a well-known loyal minister. Chongzhen was raised in the twelfth year, Chongzhen was promoted in the sixteenth year, and was awarded the Hanlin Academy. When Chongzhen's seventeenth year of Jingshi fell, he was in Beijing and left Beijing to go south.

At that time, Wu Zhiping was worried about his son, so he entrusted Wu Erxun's friend, Haining to Zhu Yuan, to visit. In order to show his determination to be loyal to the country, Wu Erxun cut off a finger and handed it to Zhu Yuan to take back to Chongde Zhouquan's hometown, and wrote a letter to his family: "The national enmity has not yet snowed, and the son will not be returned!" ”

In the second year after the fall of Jingshi, Wu Erxun was seriously wounded in the Battle of Yangzhou, and finally committed suicide by throwing himself into a well, leaving no bones. The family buried a finger and a set of clothes sent by Wu Erxun before near the Beidao Bridge in the north of Zhouquan Town, and later generations called this tomb "One Finger Tomb".

By the way, this friend of his, Zhu Yuan, was also martyred in the same year when Hangzhou fell.

Of course, none of this is happening in this plane.

Wu Zhiping can be said to have cordially received Zheng Chenggong and praised him for his youth and promisingness.

After serving as the governor of Fujian for many years, he knows better than anyone how powerful the Zheng family is in Fujian. Now it is even more different from the past, not only is the head of the family Zheng Zhilong fighting for the country, but the most important thing is that the future of Zheng Chenggong himself is even greater.

The name Zheng Chenggong was given by the emperor, and he was selected as the prince's companion, and he stayed in Beijing for several years. Now he has been directly selected by the emperor as a coastal defense guerrilla, which can be said to be a very high start.

For the closeness of Lord Zhongcheng, Zheng Chenggong has no place to be proud. He knew that all of his current affairs came from his father's shadow, and people were so close to him because of his father and the emperor's face.

For this reason, he made up his mind that he must complete the things assigned by the emperor beautifully.

After he conveyed Emperor Chongzhen's will, Wu Zhiping didn't say a word, and immediately agreed to fully cooperate, so that he could train the sailors with peace of mind and complete the things assigned by the emperor as soon as possible: eliminate or expel the Hongyi who occupied Taiwan.

Even he said indignantly: "These Hongyi admire my Da Ming snort, but they didn't think that they would be so ambitious as a wolf, and they dared to collude with the Wa State to go against the Da Ming, it's really bold!" ”

Zheng Chenggong also agreed, and had already made up his mind not to expel them, but to eliminate them!

Soon afterward, he left the governor's mansion and traveled day and night to the base camp in Xiamen.

At this time, it was Zheng Hongkui who presided over the Zheng family's fleet, that is, Zheng Chenggong's fourth uncle.

Before Zheng Chenggong arrived in Xiamen, he had already learned from the newspaper issued by the imperial court that the new coastal defense guerrilla was his nephew, and naturally he would not resist this. Even after receiving the news, he led his leaders out of the city to greet him.

"See your lord!"

"I've seen my lord!"

“……”

They all watched Zheng Chenggong grow up, and they all saluted happily when they met. Zheng Hongkui didn't, but looking at Zheng Chenggong, who was already heroic, he also showed a relieved smile.

In this regard, Zheng Chenggong did not dare to be arrogant at all, and hurriedly turned over and dismounted, hugged his fists and said: "Uncles, there is no need to salute. How about we go to the Yamen to discuss the matter? ”

The first time he arrived, as soon as he opened his mouth, he wanted the yamen to discuss the matter, which made these people who greeted him feel a little sudden.

When Zheng Hongkui saw it, he said with a smile: "Don't worry, our uncles have booked a banquet for you, let's go, let's celebrate first!" ”

"Yes, the little boy is now back in fine clothes, he must celebrate!"

"That's right, how many years did your father get the coastal defense guerrilla back then, and now the son is better than the blue, the gratifying thing, how about drinking three cups first?"

“……”

Listening to these words, Zheng Chenggong was helpless, raised his voice slightly, and said solemnly: "I have already said just now, first the yamen will discuss the matter." ”

His reaction made Zheng Hongkui and the others stunned. I just feel that he is a little stubborn. Could it be that a new official takes office and wants to burn three fires, right?

Seeing that the fourth uncle's expression was a little unsightly, Zheng Chenggong knew that he was a little anxious, so he hurriedly explained: "I have the emperor's will and have important things to do." When I finish this errand when I get back, I invite you uncles, and you will definitely get drunk and rest! ”

This kind of thing is to pay attention to your love and my wishes, if the main owner is not happy, then it will be boring. What's more, there is the emperor's will, so no one dares to take it seriously. Anyway, though, it's always a bit of a loser.

This is also Zheng Chenggong's inexperience, if it were his father, it is estimated that he should go to the restaurant to eat and drink together, and maybe even drink three glasses before he gets down to business, which not only takes care of their face, but also does not delay business. Of course, it's a bit informal, but as long as things go well, who cares about these details!

It didn't take long for them to arrive at Yamen, and the seal letter of the coastal defense guerrillas was officially handed over to Zheng Chenggong.

In the lobby, Zheng Chenggong sat in the place where his father used to sit, Zheng Hongkui stood beside him, and the other leaders were on both sides. Zheng Chenggong looked at all this, and said with a serious expression: "The Denglai Sailor is now fighting with the Wa State in Busan, North Korea, and the imperial court has received news that there are Hongyi warships and the Wa State Sailor to attack my Ming Denglai Sailor together. Therefore, the emperor decreed that the general would exterminate the Hongyi of Taiwan's officials in order to demonstrate the national prestige! ”

As soon as they heard this, everyone below was stunned.

Zheng Hongkui was the first to come back to his senses and immediately asked, "How is your father, is there anything wrong?" ”

"Probably not!" Zheng Chenggong immediately replied: "The emperor has already made arrangements, and the general soldiers of the Denglai Navy Division must be able to deal with it!" ”

This kid, when he became an official, is he really so businesslike, he doesn't even call his father, and he is the chief soldier of the Denglai Navy Division when he opens his mouth? Zheng Hongkui thought in his heart, and couldn't help but have some opinions.

But these things are not what he cares about the most. He immediately asked Zheng Zhilong how the situation was, and after learning that it should be fine, he felt a lot more relieved. If he came back to his senses, he was also annoyed.

Who doesn't know that the Denglai Navy Division is under the command of his eldest brother, and most of the warships and sailors are also transferred from Fujian, and they are all from the Zheng family. Even if others don't know, Hongyi definitely knows. He even dared to collude with the Wa Kingdom to deal with his eldest brother, this is still enough!

Compared with Zheng Hongkui's thoughts, the thoughts of these leaders below are different, and they have spoken in response.

"My lord, don't receive the wrong news, Hongyi is doing business with us well, how dare you be my enemy?"

"That's right, they have done a few businesses not long ago, why did they go to collude with the Wa Kingdom, judging from the time, it shouldn't be possible, right?"

“……”

Most of the leaders who said these words were those who dealt with Hongyi. As for the others, it was not so polite.

"What, is this itchy skin and want to smoke it, and you dare to be our enemy?"

"Since the emperor has issued an order, then destroy those Hongyi!"

"Even if you don't destroy them, you have to beat them so that they don't dare to be enemies of my Ming Dynasty in the future!"

“……”

With a "snap", the shocking wood sounded, and the lobby suddenly became very quiet, and everyone looked at Zheng Chenggong in a little surprise, they didn't expect that Zheng Chenggong would dare to shoot the shocking wood!

Zheng Chenggong didn't think about it so much, he was so noisy just now that he couldn't say anything. At this time, seeing that the lobby was quiet, he said solemnly: "No matter what Hongyi is, the emperor's will has been made, then you have to do it well, there is no room for discussion in this matter." What should be discussed now is how to exterminate the Hongyi of Taiwan's big officials! ”

Seeing that no one below spoke, he added: "Before coming, Ben Jiang had already been to the Governor's Mansion, and Lord Zhongcheng had promised that he would give his full support to Ben Jiang to exterminate Hongyi!" ”

After he finished speaking, none of the leaders below spoke, and for a while, the scene seemed a little deserted.

Seeing such a situation, Zheng Chenggong couldn't help but blush. I thought to myself, should I be too young and be looked down upon by them?

Thinking so, he wanted to name him directly. But fortunately, Zheng Hongkui on the side saw what he meant, so he immediately opened his mouth and said first: "My lord, your father left important things for you before leaving, I just remembered it, I was afraid of forgetting, you go to the back hall to get it first!" ”