Wang Yan came out of the palace, and his heart was gloomy.

At the end of August, Jin Sheng, Yin Xinmin, Liu Dingjia, Wu Zhiqiu and other rebels besieged Xuancheng County, intending to recover Ningguofu and then approaching Jinling City, but were defeated by Zhang Tianfu, the commander of the Qing court.

On August 27, Zhang Tianfu, the governor of the Qing court, led the Qing generals Bu Congshan, Li Zhongxing, and Liu Zeyong, took advantage of the victory to march into Huizhou, and fought fiercely with the defeated army of Jin Sheng in the area of Jixi City.

Wang Yan and Emperor Longwu and Zheng Zhilong, fighting for the right to sea taxes, just raised food, and Zheng Zhilong also made a compromise to let Zheng Cai out of Xianxia Pass and rescue Jin Sheng, but the king of Jingjiang in Guangxi suddenly rebelled, which made the court suddenly fall into difficulties again.

There is a large army of captives in front of the territory, and there is civil strife in the rear, such as the regeneration dispute of the Longwu court, and the end will inevitably be a Hongguang court.

When Wang Yan wounded Zheng Zhibao and robbed 300,000 soldiers and civilians of the rations they relied on for survival, Emperor Longwu couldn't help but be silent for a while.

If Wang Yan has absolute strength in his hands, he is ten percent sure, Emperor Longwu will definitely support him without hesitation to eradicate Zheng Zhilong, but Wang Yan does not have that strength, Emperor Longwu is the emperor, he has to take care of the overall situation, so he has to let Wang Yan endure it, and do not let the court fall into infighting.

At this time, Wang Yan had calmed down, he only had more than 20,000 people in his hands, and Zheng Zhilong controlled more than 100,000 troops in Fujian, he had no money and no food in his hands, and the soldiers did not even have armor, but Zheng Zhilong had sufficient food, grass and equipment, and countless silver.

In such a comparison of strength, if Wang Yan can't win quickly, it will be a great disaster for 300,000 soldiers and civilians, but if he doesn't take revenge, what face does he have to face the generals in the army? How will you command the army in the future?

For a while, Wang Yan's heart was full of distress, he rode a horse and strolled through the streets of Fujing, I don't know how long he walked, and there was still no countermeasure in his mind.

At this time, Wang Yan saw that it was already dark, so he decided to put down his mind and return to the station to discuss with others, but he suddenly found that he had walked in front of Zuo Maodi's mansion at some point.

The Fujing Imperial Court was newly established, Zuo Maodi was appointed as the first auxiliary scholar, and the daily affairs were complicated, and Wang Yan was also busy with all kinds of trivial matters, busy fighting with Zheng Zhilong, and the two did not have a long talk for a long time.

Wang Yan knew that the reason why he couldn't help but come to Zuofu was, in the final analysis, that he lacked far-sighted and trustworthy staff, and once he encountered a major event, he didn't even have a person to discuss, not even a person to give advice, so when he had a big matter and couldn't make a decision, he involuntarily went to Zuofu.

At that moment, Wang Yan turned over and dismounted, and then asked the guards to go to report, and after a while, the housekeeper of Zuofu welcomed him in.

Zuo Maodi met Wang Yan in his study, and after the servants served tea, he asked Wang Yan why he came to his mansion, and Wang Yan explained the matter of Zheng Zhibao and the current predicament of the imperial court.

After hearing this, Zuo Maodi couldn't help frowning slightly, and finally said to Wang Yan: "Shiheng actually has a decision in his heart!" ”

When Wang Yan heard this, he couldn't help but be stunned, "Why did Elder Ge say this?" ”

"If Shiheng really wants to earn a life and death with the Duke of Pingguo, he will not enter my mansion now, but take advantage of the dispersion of the Zheng family's troops, go back to rectify the troops and horses, and go straight to Anping City, and take the Zheng family's lair in one fell swoop." Zuo Maodi said leisurely: "Since Shiheng has discussed with me, it means that Shiheng has the imperial court in his heart and does not dare to start disputes in vain, and is afraid that once the war starts, Zheng's army will return to Fujing, and when the time comes, there will be no soldiers in Xianxia Pass and other important places, so that the northern captives can easily enter Fujian, so that the Qing court will reap the benefits of the fisherman." ”

When Wang Yan heard this, his heart couldn't help but perk, he understood that Zuo Maodi was right, he had actually made a decision in his heart, but he really couldn't swallow this breath, and if he didn't take back the money, what would he use to buy grain in the future.

Zuo Maodi saw that Wang Yan was silent, and then said: "300,000 soldiers and civilians stay outside Fujing City, and they can't be resettled, no matter how much money and food Shiheng has in his hands, he can't afford to consume it, and the situation of the imperial court, Shiheng should also know that he can't support you with money and grain at all, since Shiheng has promised His Majesty to quell the rebellion of King Jingjiang, then go to Guangdong!" ”

"Zheng Zhilong is bent on forcing me out of Fujing so that I can control the situation alone, if I really leave, won't I let him succeed?" Wang Yan frowned when he heard this.

"Shiheng has also been in Fujing for some time, but what achievements have he made?" Zuo Maodi asked himself and replied: "The right to recover the sea tax is counted as one piece, is there any more?" Shiheng is a fan of the authorities! I tell you the truth, although Shiheng is a marquis, but your days as an official are still short, but it is not suitable for the court to fight, you should lead the army outside, run Guangdong Province, open the sea and trade, with sufficient soldiers, select and train elites, in order to become a strong army. In this way, we can provide your Majesty's foreign aid, so that we can compete with the Zheng clan in the DPRK and China. ”

Wang Yan didn't think for a while when he heard this, he spent almost all his energy in Fujing on intrigue with the Zheng family, and even the military affairs in the camp were wasted, and he really achieved nothing except to force Zheng Zhilong to make concessions on sea taxes.

When he thought that Zheng Zhilong had compromised and the imperial court could finally concentrate on dealing with the Qing court, Zheng Zhibao gave him another blow to the head, and the dispute was immediately provoked again.

For a while, Wang Yan had to admit that what Zuo Maodi said was very reasonable, and the complicated thoughts in his heart finally became clear because of Zuo Maodi's enlightenment.

"The elder of the pavilion said that Yan Mao was suddenly opened, and Yan decided to leave Fujing, but after Yan left, Zheng Zhilong will inevitably be more domineering, and the elder of the pavilion really needs to have a way to deal with it!" Wang Yan said worriedly.

"Shiheng doesn't have to worry about this!" Zuo Maodi said with confidence: "Although Zheng Zhilong is domineering, but his son Zheng Sen is loyal to the court, I have discussed with Huang Ge Lao and others, and will vigorously support Zheng Sen in the court, so that the Zheng clan forces will split, so as to contain each other, and the court situation can be balanced!" ”

"After all, the national surname Chenggong is the son of Zheng Zhilong, and Yan feels that it is still a bit risky!" Hearing this, Wang Yan was worried: "Yan thinks that it is better to strengthen the forces that His Majesty can control, rather than relying on a certain person. ”

"Shiheng's words are reasonable!" Zuo Maodi nodded and said: "However, Fujian is the power of the Zheng family, and if the imperial court wants to re-cultivate new forces, I am afraid it will be very difficult!" ”

"Pavilion Elder !" After thinking about it, Wang Yan said: "If Yan leaves a battalion of men and horses in Fujing for His Majesty to drive, is it feasible?" ”

"If that's the case, that's great!" When Zuo Maodi heard this, his eyes couldn't help but light up, "Shiheng's soldiers are the elite of a hundred battles, if you leave 5,000 men and horses, although it is not enough to suppress the Zheng family, it can ensure that Your Majesty is worry-free!" ”

"Na Yan will go back and arrange it immediately!" Wang Yan immediately got up and saluted Zuo Maodi to say goodbye, and Zuo Maodi also got up and wanted to send it.

The two walked all the way to the door of Zuofu, but Wang Yan suddenly stopped and said to Zuo Maodi: "Elder Ge, Yan still has something to deal with for you." Zheng forced Yan to leave Fujing, and now that the goal has been achieved, Zheng Zhibao robbed Yan of his silver money and ships, but he should return them all, if he doesn't give it, Yan will go and get it himself! ”