Ten days after the Great Liang officially launched an offensive against Fujian, Zheng Zhilong decided to surrender. The conditions that he insisted on controlling Guangzhou were not mentioned, and without consulting anyone, he sent an envoy to express his willingness to surrender to Daliang. Because in just ten days, Zheng Zhilong's troops had completely collapsed.

At first, they also organized troops to fight in the field outside the city, but after the rockets of the big beam rained down on the army formation and exploded, the army formation immediately collapsed. Then they were pursued by the cavalry of Daliang from both flanks, either dead or surrendered, and nearly 10,000 Fujian soldiers surrendered in this battle alone. And the city is held to the death without any effect, no matter how strong the city wall is, it cannot withstand the continuous bombardment of the girder heavy artillery.

In just ten days, Daliang's army fought all the way from Yanping along the river to Minhou, approached Fuzhou, and smashed the defense line along the river heavily guarded by Zheng Zhilong. Once Fuzhou is lost, most of Zheng Zhilong's land forces will cease to exist, what else will he use to guard his old nest Quanzhou?

As for the remnants of Dashun Liu Zongmin, who escaped, it is even more impossible to count on. These guys, the advice to Zheng Zhilong, actually gave up the big city and went into the mountains to deal with the big beams. It's really ridiculous, he Zheng Zhilong is a dragon in the sea, what else can he do when he enters the mountains. Instead of going into the mountains, it is better to sail out to sea, at least he is still somewhat confident at sea.

However, Zheng Zhilong was born in the maritime industry and knew that buying and selling needed goods and markets. Fujian, and even the entire mainland, is not only his source of goods, but also a large market for overseas materials. Without the mainland, where did he get porcelain and silk? Without the mainland, to whom did he sell the spice gem rice? A small Japan can't let him feed tens of thousands of sailors, and with the sharp decline in profits, it is a question whether the heavy generals under him are still willing to follow him.

So while he still has some chips in his hand, he hurried to Daliang to surrender, maybe he could still have a good position, keep his Wanguan furniture, and keep the sea trade fleet that can make him rich.

At the same time, he also gathered his subordinates and announced the surrender to Daliang. Of course, Liu Zongmin's people were not invited.

Zheng Zhilong looked at the generals under him and said slowly: "I have already sent a messenger to officially surrender to Daliang, which of you has a different opinion?" ”

All of you here are human spirits, not only sea cowards, but also maritime merchants. There is no need to talk about other big truths, and continuing to be hostile to Daliang will have no other benefit than letting them scatter their wealth. So at this time, everyone was silent, and they voted for Zheng Zhilong.

However, there are exceptions, Zheng Sen saw that all the uncles and uncles had no objections, stood up and hugged his fists and asked, "Father, what are the conditions given by Li Yan?" ”

Although Zheng Sen went to school in Guozijian, he is not an authentic Confucian student, after all, he grew up with Zheng Zhilong in the sea fight, and he is not so pedantic and calligraphy. Besides, there are many times to change the dynasty, and I haven't seen so many loyal and upright people martyred, when Li Zicheng entered Beijing City, there were many courtiers who were martyred for the Ming Dynasty, and the Ming Dynasty did not lack a loyal minister for him. So the questions asked are more practical.

Zheng Zhilong smiled helplessly, shook his head and said: "Where are the conditions, this is the alliance under the city, we have no qualifications to talk about the conditions." You have all seen the battle report, on land, we have no choice but to do anything. ”

"How about going to Taiwan?" Zheng Sen also proposed: "Didn't the envoy of the Dutch governor just leave, since our two families have joined forces, we can always force Daliang to offer more favorable conditions based on Taiwan, why rush at this time?" ”

Zheng Zhilong glanced at the generals below, and saw that there were still a few who seemed to be moved. So he waved his hand and said, "Let's stop here today, the messenger has been sent, and since everyone has no opinion, then it is decided." Hongkui, you arrange it and take Liu Zongmin and the others. Ah Cai, you arrange it, let the sailors prepare to stop, wait for the Dutch warships to come, and try to force down them. If it doesn't work, it's a burn. These two things are our meeting gifts to the new dynasty, don't mess up. ”

Zheng Hongkui and Zheng Cai received the order, and then everyone saluted and dispersed, and went to exchange this relatively sudden news in private.

At this time, Zheng Zhilong was dissatisfied with the lesson: "There is no city government at all!" Even if you have any thoughts in your heart, you have to say it in private, how can you say it in front of everyone? ”

"Didn't my father really think about it?" Zheng Sen asked in surprise.

Zheng Zhilong was silent for a while before he said cautiously: "The situation is stronger than people." Without the mainland, can we feed so many fleets of men and horses? Not to mention anything else, the generals at all levels under his command, who are not huge in their families, and who do not have a few ships to buy and sell. You ask them to give up a good and ready-made deal and go to Taiwan to start all over again, how many people are willing to go? ”

Zheng Sen was also silent, these are the actual situation, Daming is over, and the banner of Daming can no longer gather people's hearts.

But at this time, Zheng Zhilong's tone changed, and said: "But you can also contact privately, no more, no less, there are always a few who are willing to go out and break through." You take them to Taiwan, whether it is to govern with Hongyi, or to take Taiwan as a whole, whether it is to establish yourself as the king, or to sacrifice land and ask for a feud, it depends on your ability. Our Zheng family, we can't put all the goods in one boat, can you understand what I mean? ”

Zheng Sen hesitated for a moment before he asked hesitantly, "Is it only the child going?" ”

"Yes, it's your family." Zheng Zhilong nodded: "There are more people going, but it is troublesome." Your brothers, just follow me. ”

Zheng Sen nodded solemnly: "The child knows." With children outside, Li Yan will definitely not dare to despise my Zheng family. ”

Zheng Zhilong shook his head and admonished: "You have to remember, don't be in a hurry to be the enemy of the beam, you must first set your feet." Without a stable rear, even if it can be used for a while, it is only a flash in the pan. More than two months ago, the sailors of Daliang solved the four Hongyi gunboats at once, I don't think Daliang will despise the sailors, your road is not easy to walk. As long as you remember, don't blindly be strong, do a battle of will, think deeply about everything, and put interests first, you, and our Zheng family, will not suffer much. ”

"Children obey their father's teachings!" Zheng Sen knelt down and said affectionately and firmly.

"Get up." Zheng Zhilong asked his son to get up and ordered: "While the messengers are coming, there is still some time, you hurry up and get in touch." Look for those who don't have much money and are brave and uninhibited. Sailors and shipwrights are also indispensable. By the way, you also have to bring some women over, and the yin and yang can be reconciled for a long time. As for the warships and merchant ships, whichever one you see, you will take it with you. ”

"Father Xie, the child will go and prepare." Zheng Sen bowed and saluted, and walked away reflexively, without a little mud and water.

Zheng Zhilong looked at his son's upright and resolute back, and smiled with satisfaction. In any case, there will always be a member of his Zheng family who will become a big family and continue the glory. He Zheng Zhilong is worthy of his ancestors and ancestors.