As a temporary capital, the temporary residence of the orthodox emperor of the Han people, Fuzhou, from high-ranking officials to pawns, did not have the consciousness of being in the capital.

In their eyes, the most important thing is still the vast sea and endless wealth.

Grab a young man in Fuzhou and ask him about his ambitions, and eighty percent of them have a light in their eyes and answer you: I want to be a sea merchant, earn the most money, and marry the best woman.

The only people in this city who care about the affairs of the state are now gathered in the palace for the early dynasty.

Emperor Longwu sat on the dragon chair with mixed feelings, and even when he was unsettled, he tried his best to pose himself in case he lost the majesty of the Son of Heaven.

The noise in the hall was endless, and all the ministers were generously speaking, denouncing Hou Xuanyan's killing of He Tengjiao.

He Tengjiao's reputation is destined to have many people in the court to avenge him. Zhu Yujian is inclined to Hou Xuanyan from the bottom of his heart, after all, they have drunk in the palace, and they have told themselves in advance. He Tengjiao did everything possible to prevaricate and refused to welcome himself out of Fuzhou, which also planted the seeds of hatred in Zhu Yujian's heart.

When Huang Zongzhou, the head of the court, was angry, his beard straightened, and he glared and scolded: "Hou Xuan's ambition to play a wolf, He Tengjiao is a pillar of the country, the governor of Huguang Military Administration, the west blocks the thief Zhang Xianzhong, and the north rejects Manchuria Jiannu, such a pillar of the country was actually killed by his Hou Xuan's trickery." ”

Zhu Yujian lowered his tone, coughed lightly, and said: "He Tengjiao doesn't send a single soldier to save Jingzhou, and Yinxi is in danger."

Before Zhu Yujian's words were finished, Huang Zongzhou blew his beard and glared, interrupting the emperor and almost roaring: "Your Majesty, Hou Xuanyan led a group of soldiers and killed the minister with trickery, how can Your Majesty excuse him?" ”

There is chaos in the court, you and I say a word, and someone has already begun to insinuate the emperor. Zhu Yujian leaned weakly on the dragon chair, looking at the chaotic court, and was at a loss for a while.

These are the ministers I rely on, these are my courtiers?

Huang Zong was even more excited when he saw that the emperor was powerless to refute, he stroked his beard, spit flying, and scolded.

At this time, a small eunuch outside the hall shouted loudly: "Pingguo Gong has entered the court." ”

The chaotic hall suddenly quieted down, and a burly figure walked into the court hall as if no one was around. Greeting the dragon chair, Zhu Yujian hurriedly straightened his waist and said, "Pingguo Gong is exempt." ”

Zheng Zhilong looked around, his face was disdainful, and said: "Just now, the minister heard that the palace was noisy, my lords, can you save your majesty some snacks." Roaring court, what kind of system. Lao Zheng, I am a rough person, I know the etiquette in front of the palace, everyone is full of poetry and books, why are you so rude? ”

Huang Zongzhou snorted coldly, he despised Zheng Zhilong from the bottom of his heart, but in front of Zheng Zhilong, he didn't dare to really scold him. The momentum of roaring at the emperor has long since disappeared, and this cold snort can be regarded as Huang Dashoufu, who thinks he is very backbone.

Zhu Yujian's face was relieved, Zheng Zhilong, who had always been hateful, looked a little pleasing to the eye today. He smiled and asked, "Ping Guogong, I am discussing the matter of Huguang with you Aiqing, what is Aiqing's opinion?" ”

Zheng Zhilong arched his hand and said: "Your Majesty, Huguang's Plug Yinxi is a man who dares to attack Jingzhou in the Tartar pile, and the minister thinks that such a person should be rewarded." ”

Zhu Yujian coughed lightly and said, "What about He Tengjiao and Hou Xuanyan?" ”

Zheng Zhilong looked stunned and said: "He Tengjiao is the governor of Huguang, and he naturally has him in the affairs of Huguang. But Hou Xuanyan is the governor of Jiangsu and Zhejiang, what does Huguang have to do with him? ”

Zhu Yujian scolded secretly in his heart, and said patiently: "Hou Xuanyan led the army to support Jingzhou to block Yinxi, and he has led his troops into Huguang for half a month. ”

Zheng Zhilong stroked his forehead and said, "Oh, the minister is so dedicated to training soldiers for His Majesty that he forgot to eat and sleep, and his ears don't listen to what is going on outside the window. I didn't even know about such a big thing, damn it, damn it. ”

Zhu Yujian suppressed the anger in his heart and ignored him anymore. The officials promoted by Zheng Zhilong in the court hurriedly laughed and said: "Grandpa Guo doesn't know, Hou Xuanyan made people trick He Tengjiao out of Changsha City and cut him with a knife..."

Zheng Zhilong's rough face, a pair of eyes flashed with cunning, and he pretended to be surprised and asked: "Hou Xuanyan and He Tengjiao are both ministers of the state, how can they kill each other?" ”

Huang Zongzhou said in a deep voice: "Hou Xuanyan is a child in Jiading, taking advantage of the troubled times to occupy the city of the Ming Dynasty, and he has always been arrogant and rude. In order to seize Huguang, he killed his colleagues, what is unusual. ”

Zheng Zhilong laughed, turned to Huang Zongzhou and said, "Elder Huang Ge, I heard that you quarrel every day in the court, and you have been arguing for three days, I really admire you. If I were to shout for three days, I would not be able to stand it. Since Hou Xuanyan is so rebellious, you can't scold him in Fuzhou, why don't you send troops to exterminate him? ”

Huang Zongzhou's eyes lit up and said, "Ping Guogong is willing to send troops? "They have indeed been shouting in the court for three days, Zheng Zhilong's words are mocking, and Huang Zongzhou can't take care of it.

Zheng Zhilong hurriedly shook his head, his huge head was like a rattle, and said: "Elder Ge said that he laughed, my subordinates are all some peddlers and pawns on the sea, so it's okay to let them do some coolies, isn't it to be dragged out to death in the war." The old man of Huangge is highly respected, why not lead the troops to Huguang, along the way, the righteous teacher is not looking forward to the wind. Huang Ge Lao Ke has to hurry up, and while Hou Xuanyan is in Huguang, it is easy to exterminate. When he returns to Jiangsu and Zhejiang, who in the world can still cure him? ”

Zhu Yujian's heart tightened, and he hurriedly said: "No! ”

Huang Zongzhou's neck was stiff, his face was flushed, and he said: "Your Majesty doesn't have to worry, the whole world is afraid of Hou Xuanyan, but I, Huang Zongzhou, am not afraid of him!" I will lead my troops out of Fujian and vow to capture Hou Xuanyan and hand it over to His Majesty for disposal. ”

Zhu Yujian just wanted to refute, but Zheng Zhilong said directly: "Strong! Huang Ge Lao is worthy of being the first assistant of the cabinet, not only can scold, but also fight, what a talent. Your Majesty is unstoppable, and Hou Xuanyan killed the minister without authorization and brought him back to Fuzhou for questioning, which is also right. If he had no objections, he would definitely come to Fuzhou on his own to explain the reason to His Majesty. ”

The anger on Zhu Yujian's face could no longer be hidden, he stood up and was about to reprimand. Zheng Zhilong's eyes were wide, and he said with anger: "This matter is so decided, whoever dares to oppose it is contempt for the court and your majesty." ”

Zhu Yujian clenched his fists, glanced at Zheng Zhilong, and finally sat on the dragon chair weakly. He had already seen Zheng Zhilong's purpose clearly, and it was ridiculous that Huang Zongzhou and the others were still there to be passionate and generous.

Zheng Zhilong turned around and left, without waiting for the eunuch to shout to retreat from the court, out of the palace gate, his third brother stepped forward and said with a smile: "Big brother is a good means, in one sentence, these old things that the emperor wants to get rid of us and support and promote, all of them are deceived and sent to death, I think the emperor can rely on whom?" ”

"There are too many people in Fuzhou who are eyesore, but it's a pity that the emperor didn't open his eyes and promoted a group of fools, haha."