Emperor Ming Fengyunlu

Volume VIII Troubled Times

Chapter 2 The soldiers are divided into two routes

Section 12: Guilty of petitioning

It was late at night, whether it was Nan'an City or the Hanwei Army camp, the lights had been turned off and closed, and almost everyone had fallen asleep and rested. However, the prefect's yamen was still brightly lit, and the three brothers Zheng Zhilong, Zheng Zhihu, and Zheng Zhibao were not sleepy at this time, and still gathered in the room to talk all night.

Zheng Zhibao sighed and said, "Big brother, this time the superintendent is bound to win. When I left the camp of the Hanwei army, General Zhu Xuyu, the garrison of the baggage battalion under the superintendent, sent me out, and said to me before parting: Now the Jiannu outside the pass is gathering a large army, and it is possible to invade the south at any time, and the superintendent is also preparing to move his army north to conquer Liaodong and recover the lost territory within this year. Big brother, think about it, will the superintendent tolerate our growing strength in Fujian before leading the army to the battle? Will the Overseer tolerate turmoil in the rear when he leads 300,000 Hanwei troops to fight a decisive battle against Jiannu? Impossible! The Inspector will clear all the hidden dangers before going on the expedition, if we don't wake up in time, the consequences will be unimaginable! ”

The fear on Zheng Zhihu's face when he heard this was even more aggravated, and he said to Zheng Zhilong: "Big brother, the words of the third brother hit the nail on the head of this matter!" If we stop the precipice in time, even if there is no good way out, at least we can ensure that the three of us brothers will not be killed. But if we still resist to the end, it is difficult to guarantee that the Overseer will not kill us and kill us all. Big brother, we have no choice! ”

Zheng Zhilong leaned back in the chair with his eyes closed, not knowing what he was thinking, as if he was asleep. However, Zheng Zhilong's face changed dramatically with the words of Zheng Zhihu and Zheng Zhibao, and it became more and more ugly, and in the end, his face was like frost.

"But even if I agree to talk to the Overseer and surrender to the Overseer, will we have a good ending? It's too risky to do that! ”

Thinking of this, Zheng Zhilong opened his eyes, looked at Zheng Zhihu and Zheng Zhibao with anxious faces, and said slowly: "Instead of risking our brothers' lives, let's directly lead the army to retreat to Taiwan!" In this way, we can at least have a foothold, at least we can continue to run rampant across the ocean, in order to make a comeback! ”

Hearing this, Zheng Zhihu hesitated a little, sat on the side and thought about it, his face was very entangled. And Zheng Zhibao was very anxious, stood up abruptly and said: "Big brother, what development can Taiwan have?" What's more, there are red-haired ghosts there to compete with us for territory! Are you willing to wander on the ocean for the rest of your life and never be able to return to China! ”

Zheng Zhibao's words, like a shocking bell, completely woke Zheng Zhilong up, only to see Zheng Zhilong stand up suddenly, the melancholy on his face was instantly swept away, and he said very firmly: "It's me who is too indecisive, it's me who has too many concerns." You're right, it's better to talk to the Overseer now than after the Overseer has defeated the captives. Zhibao, early tomorrow morning, you and I will go to the Hanwei army camp to ask the overseer for the guilt! ”

Zheng Zhihu and Zheng Zhibao were overjoyed when they heard this, but after being happy, Zheng Zhibao still asked with some doubts: "Big brother, why did you change your mind so quickly, did you think of something?" ”

Zheng Zhilong said a little lonely: "I miss home, I don't want the three of us brothers to wander around on the ocean like lonely ghosts, I want to go home!" ”

In the early morning of the next day, Nan'an City suddenly opened its four gates, and the generals of the "Eighteen Zhi" and 7,000 Iron Man Army soldiers under the leadership of the three brothers Zheng Zhilong, Zheng Zhihu, and Zheng Zhibao all disarmed themselves and lined up outside the West City Gate, waiting for the Han Wei Army to be absorbed. Before that, Zheng Zhilong had already sent several teams of men and horses to Quanzhou City and other places, ordering all the soldiers and horses under his command to immediately lay down their arms and surrender to the Hanwei army, without any resistance!

Liu Yunwei was overjoyed after getting the news, and said with a smile to Bao Desheng, Edward, and Zhu Xuyu: "Haha, it seems that this little brother of Bendu has figured it out, and he really didn't disappoint Bendu!" ”

After speaking, Liu Yunwei ordered Bao Desheng to immediately lead the soldiers of the C Battalion to Nan'an City to collect the 7,000 Iron Man Army, and specially instructed Bao Desheng: Ensure the safety of the lives of Zheng Zhilong's soldiers, and not humiliate or scold at will. At the same time, Liu Yunwei also ordered Zhu Xuyu to immediately allocate medicine from the baggage battalion and seize the time to treat the officers and men of the Iron Man Army who were injured in the battle the day before.

Half an hour later, the brothers Zheng Zhilong and Zheng Zhibao came to the Hanwei army camp and met Liu Yunwei in the Chinese army's big tent.

"Sinners Zheng Zhilong and Zheng Zhibao visit the overseer! Please punish the overseer! ”

After speaking, Zheng Zhilong and Zheng Zhibao knelt on the ground together, ready to listen to Hou Liu Yunwei's disposal.

Liu Yunwei stared at the two of them for a while, then suddenly laughed and said: "Brother Xian, the movement you made this time is a bit big, but it scared the governor a lot, and the governor thought that a small Jiannu had also appeared in the south of the Ming Dynasty!" ”

As soon as these words came out, the two Zheng Zhilong brothers were suddenly shocked and sweaty, knelt on the ground and didn't dare to say a word, but prayed in their hearts that Liu Yunwei could leave the lives of the three brothers.

Who knows, Zheng Zhilong and Zheng Zhibao did not hear the expected stern reprimand, but heard a word that did not fit well with the situation in front of them.

"By the way, I don't know how the business under Brother Xian is doing now?"

Zheng Zhilong was a little confused, but he still hurriedly replied: "The overseer has tormented the sinner!" Now the sinners have more than 270 sea-going ships and 300 warships, and the annual income is about 8 million taels of silver, in addition to a large amount of goods. ”

Hearing this, Liu Yunwei immediately laughed and said to Zheng Zhilong: "That's good!" Now the Doge can settle with you! Rise up first and speak. ”

Zheng Zhilong and Zheng Zhibao didn't know what medicine was sold in Liu Yunwei's gourd for a while, so they stood up with doubts, looked at Liu Yunwei with concern, and waited for the following.

I saw Liu Yunwei pointing at Zheng Zhilong and asking: "You and Bendu are sworn brothers, they were before, and they are still now!" Therefore, Ben Du still calls you a good brother, I don't know if you still recognize Ben Du as a big brother. ”

Zheng Zhilong's eyes suddenly turned red when he heard this, and his voice trembled and shouted: "Big brother! After speaking, he knelt on the ground again and cried bitterly, and Zheng Zhibao beside him also knelt down very excitedly.

The two of them finally breathed a sigh of relief in their hearts, and at the same time secretly said: "I survived!" ”

Liu Yunwei sighed, got up and subdued the two, and said: "However, this time the three of you brothers did a bit too much, the imperial court was originally going to send another army to come and completely exterminate you, but they were stopped by the governor, and the governor strongly recommended that the court should personally lead the troops to come, you should be able to guess one or two of the intentions, right?" ”

Zheng Zhilong and Zheng Zhibao still didn't understand when they heard this, if it was someone else who led the army, the two sides would have fought to death a long time ago, where was there any way out? So the two hurriedly clasped their fists and thanked: "Thank you, Inspector, our three brothers are grateful!" ”

Liu Yunwei smiled and waved his hand, and continued: "However, before leaving, the governor also assured the imperial court of two conditions, there is no way, if the governor wants to keep you, you must agree." ”

Zheng Zhilong hesitated for a moment, and tried to ask, "I don't know what conditions the superintendent promised to the imperial court?" Zheng Zhibao also waited for the following with a heart.

Liu Yunwei paused, and then said: "First, the governor promised the imperial court to quell the turmoil within ten days after the arrival of the army in Fujian, which the governor has already done; The second is to completely solve the war in Fujian without leaving any future troubles, which requires the assistance of the three of you. ”

Zheng Zhilong's face suddenly changed when he heard this, thinking that Liu Yunwei was going to liquidate himself, so he boldly asked, "I don't know how the superintendent wants the three of us brothers to help?" ”

"Zhao'an!"

Liu Yunwei said with a smile: "First, on behalf of the imperial court, the governor will recruit you and others, and the three of you brothers will lead the troops to garrison Fujian and protect the safety of one party. However, you must obey the orders of the imperial court, and the army under your command must also obey the requisition of the imperial court, and you must not shirk! Second, thirty percent of the annual income of the three of you brothers should be turned over to the Jiliao Governor's Mansion to be used as military funds for the imperial army to go north to Liaodong. ”

After listening to Liu Yunwei's words, Zheng Zhilong cautiously asked: "What does the superintendent mean is that as long as the three brothers and I accept the recruitment of the imperial court, they can continue to be stationed in Fujian, and they can continue to run to the sea to do business?" ”

Liu Yunwei Zhengse said: "It is under the control of the imperial court, and on the basis of obeying the orders of the imperial court, guarding a place in Fujian!" ”

"Yes! Be! Be! ”

Zheng Zhilong and Zheng Zhibao hurriedly echoed, at this time, their hearts were extremely ecstatic, they never expected that after the end of the war, Liu Yunwei would give themselves such generous conditions. Although the annual income has been reduced by thirty percent, everyone can develop their strength under the control of the imperial court, which is the biggest gain!

Liu Yunwei looked at the overjoyed Zheng Zhilong brothers and asked, "Are you willing to recruit An?" ”

Zheng Zhilong and Zheng Zhibao hurriedly nodded yes and said, "We are willing to recruit An, and from now on we will swear to serve the court to the death!" Never give up! ”

Liu Yunwei laughed when he heard this, and said, "That's the best!" Since this is the case, then you should first drive all the troops under your command out of Quanzhou City and camp in this Nan'an City. This day the Governor will report the victory to the court, and ask for the decree of the three of your brothers. In the meantime, you have to wait in peace, and there will be no recurrence! ”

Where did Zheng Zhilong and Zheng Zhibao dare to cause an accident, they all bowed to Liu Yunwei and were grateful. ()

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