Zhu Qing took Zheng Zhilong, Zheng Chenggong and others hostage to the south city gate. Outside the gate, the rebels led by the Wu family army have indeed begun to attack the city.

"Stop!" Zheng Chenggong shouted angrily. Only then did the leader of the Zheng family army order to stop.

The rebels looked up and were immediately surprised to see Zhu Qing holding Zheng Zhilong hostage, but the Wu family army with ulterior motives seemed to see the opportunity even more!

"Ten days? If the imperial court has the heart to negotiate peace, there should be news......" Zheng Chenggong muttered, although he controlled Nanjing City, but as time went by, he became more and more anxious in his heart, if he waited any longer, he was afraid that he would not be able to wait, and the anti-imperial court was not exactly what he thought in his heart, but in order to save his father, as a last resort, he may be desperate, the eternal fragrance and the stench for thousands of years have always been fleeting, Zheng Chenggong seems to have come to the edge of this difficult choice. He was afraid that he would become the unfaithful, unfilial, and unrighteous man. If the court refuses to release his father Zheng Zhilong, he naturally can't save his father, that is unfilial piety, if he formally declares war with the court because of this, and really rebels against the court, it is disloyal, and being an enemy of the court is an enemy of Zhu Qing and other Jinyiwei's old friends, that is injustice. If so, it is really a bit of a pig and a dog, although the court forced him to do it, but the trouble on the island was the war that Zheng Zhilong took the lead in provoking, and in the final analysis, he couldn't complain about the court.

The more Zheng Chenggong thought about it, the more uneasy he felt in his heart, he turned around and walked into the imperial mausoleum offering hall in his heart, picked up three incense candles and lit them, and prayed to Taizu for the throne, "Taizu is above, the criminal minister Zheng Chenggong asked Taizu to open the net, and ask Taizu to bless my father Zheng Zhilong to return safely. ”

Zheng Chenggong said, looked at the portrait of Taizu fixedly, bowed three times, inserted incense in the incense burner, and sighed lightly.

He didn't know if such a wish could come true, but in this situation, he could only pin his hopes on the gods and Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang.

Zheng Chenggong burned incense to worship the Lord, sighed for a long time, and was about to turn around and leave, when at this moment, there was a sudden movement behind the portrait, followed by a strange voice, "Is Zheng Shaoshuai serious?" If the court releases your father, will your father and son really retire? Never invade the Central Plains? ”

When Zheng Chenggong heard it, the statue spoke? Is this worth it? He thought that Taizu had manifested his spirit, so he quickly knelt down and bowed down to the statue of Taizu again and again, "Taizu has appeared, the criminal minister does not dare to speak falsely, it is true, as long as the father is safe, the criminal minister will immediately withdraw from the army!" ”

"Hey, hey, hey......" Looking at Zheng Chenggong's awe-inspiring appearance, Zhu Qing, who was hiding behind the statue, couldn't help but laugh softly, fortunately, the voice was not too loud, and the guards outside the temple didn't notice it, but Zheng Chenggong was a little suspicious when he heard it. He looked up at the statue carefully, although he was in awe of the gods, but he still didn't believe in this kind of thing after all, not to mention that he seemed to hear the sound of someone laughing just now!

Zheng Chenggong observed the statue and did not find anything unusual, he stood up boldly and began to look inside.

But after going around, he didn't find anyone, and he became more and more worried in his heart, "Could it be that it is really the manifestation of Taizu?" ”

Just as Zheng Chenggong was thinking, suddenly a liquid fell from the sky, just dripping onto Zheng Chenggong's body, Zheng Chenggong raised his hand and smelled it, a smell of urine?!

He couldn't help but look up slowly, but suddenly saw two people standing on the stone statue above his head, it was Zhu Qing and Zheng Zhilong!

At this time, Zheng Zhilong was held hostage by Zhu Qing, and because he was nervous and scared, he actually peed his pants!

"Brother Zhu?! Father?! Zheng Chenggong exclaimed, and there was movement outside the temple, "Young marshal, what's wrong?" ”

"Shhhh Don't alarm the guards. Zhu Qing said to Zheng Chenggong, although Zhu Qing is extraordinary, but after all, two fists are invincible to four feet, not to mention that he has a relationship with Zheng Chenggong, even if Zheng Zhilong is guilty, he will not be able to face Zheng Zhilong in front of Zheng Chenggong, at this time, if the outside people come in again, and the things inside have not been clarified, I am afraid that Zhu Qing will fall into passivity.

Zheng Chenggong understood what Zhu Qing meant, and then turned to the guard outside the door and ordered, "It's okay!" Retire! I am in the process of intercourse with the God of Taizu, and no one is allowed to come in and disturb me without my command! ”

"Order!" The guards exited the temple and closed the door.

"Now you can come down." Zheng Chenggong persuaded Zhu Qing and Zheng Zhilong.

Zhu Qing hesitated for a moment, nodded and said, "Get out of the way, I'll put Dashuai down!" ”

Zhu Qing said, and Zheng Cheng hurriedly took a few steps back to make room for them.

"Dashuai, offended!" Zhu Qing said, and threw Zheng Zhilong away, and a piece of cloth wrapped around his waist was stretched in a circle as Zheng Zhilong fell.

As soon as Zheng Zhilong fell to the ground, Zheng Chenggong couldn't wait to meet him, but before he could contact Zheng Zhilong, Zhu Qing jumped forward, and when his feet hit the ground, an embroidered spring knife in his hand had already been swung out, just against Zheng Zhilong's throat.

"Brother Zhu! Cannot! Zheng Chenggong exclaimed.

"Brother Zheng, I'm sorry! Until something is understood, the marshal can't be handed back to you. Zhu Qing held Zheng Zhilong hostage and smiled at Zheng Chenggong.

Zheng Chenggong comprehended, raised his hand, nodded, and stepped back, indicating that he had no malicious intent, and hoped that Zhu Qing would calm down, "As I said just now, as long as my father comes back safe and sound, my Zheng Jiajun will immediately collect troops and leave the city and return to Taiwan!" ”

Zhu Qing stared at Zheng Chenggong for a long time and did not respond.

Zheng Chenggong thought that there was no basis for Zhu Qing to believe it, so he swore and said, "If Brother Zhu doesn't believe it, you can personally send my father and son out of the city." Zheng Chenggong's sincerity is not bad, he actually agreed with Zhu Qing to coerce them out of the city, it can be seen that Zheng Chenggong really has no rebellious heart, and from Zheng Zhilong's cowardice of peeing his pants, it can be concluded that Zheng Zhilong, the dragon who has passed through the imperial court, is still very sharp, and must have worn out his former arrogance, such a handsome man should not be able to lead the troops to rebel.

Since there is sincerity and friendship, this matter should be settled. However, Zhu Qing still shook his head with a wry smile, "Brother Zheng, whether to withdraw or not, I'm afraid it's not as simple as you and I imagined, right?" ”

"Why did Brother Zhu say this? Zheng Jiajun wants to come to the army with strict discipline, and now that my Zheng family father and son are here, who dares to disobey? Zheng Chenggong responded with confidence.

"I believe in Zheng Jiajun, I'm just worried about Wu Jiajun." Zhu Qing told the truth, but Zheng Chenggong smiled disdainfully, "Brother Zhu is too worried, right?" Even if he Wu Jiajun rebels again, with your Jinyi Guard and the imperial army, are you still afraid that they will not succeed? ”

Zhu Qing shook his head, "It seems that Brother Zheng really rarely leaves the Purple Mountain during this time." The grasp of the situation outside is not very timely. Outside the city, there were more than 10,000 Wu family troops. ”

"What? How could Wu Sangui increase his troops in such a short period of time? Zheng Chenggong couldn't believe Zhu Qing's words, after all, it was not close from Yunnan to Nanjing, and it was understandable that the Wu family army took advantage of the fierce battle in Nanjing to transfer 10,000 people a few days ago, but now that the troops were suddenly increased, could it be that the Wu family army had grown wings?

Of course not, but there are indeed no less than 30,000 rebels gathered outside the city, which Zhu Qing found when he touched the city of Nanjing, the matter is far more serious than he imagined, 30,000 rebels plus 30,000 Zheng family troops in the city, 60,000 or 70,000 troops in Nanjing, it is difficult to deal with the court army and Jinyi Guard. This is also an important reason why Zhu Qing cannot agree to release Zheng Zhilong immediately.

"As far as I know, Wu Sangui has not increased his troops, but the rebel army led by this Wu family army has now increased to more than 30,000 people, and these people have gathered from nearby. It is said that under the banner of your Zheng Jiajun, it is said that you summoned them to come over and share a piece of the pie! Zhu Qing said, smiling coldly at Zheng Chenggong.

"Ridiculous! Brother Zhu, others don't understand me, but you still don't know me? If I really want to do the opposite, how long will I have to wait? It's just a frame-up! After hearing this, Zheng Chenggong was indignant at Wu Jiajun's gathering of rebels under the banner of Zheng Jiajun.

Seeing Zheng Chenggong's angry appearance, Zhu Qing naturally knew in his heart, "I naturally believe in Brother Zheng's character." It's just that the current situation is a foregone conclusion, even if Zheng Jiajun intends to withdraw his troops, the Nanjing crisis still cannot be resolved! So ......"

Before Zhu Qing could finish speaking, the door of the temple was suddenly pushed open, and a guard broke in!

Zhu Qing was startled, and quickly tightened the knife in his hand again, firmly controlling Zheng Zhilong in his hand.

When the guard saw it, Zheng Zhilong came back, but he was kidnapped by the Jinyi guard, but he was shocked and was about to shout, when Zheng Chenggong shouted, "You let you in?" Didn't you say that no one was allowed to come in without my orders?! Zheng Chenggong angrily pointed at the guards.

Seeing this, the guard hurriedly knelt down and replied, "Report to the young marshal, it's not good, the city gate is fighting, and the Wu family army is leading a large group of soldiers and horses to attack the city!" The situation is critical, and subordinates have to ...... as a last resort."

"What? Wu Jiajun dared to attack the city?! Zheng Chenggong asked.

"Exactly, they have transferred a large number of reinforcements from nowhere, as well as a lot of firearms and ammunition, and the south gate is almost unable to resist!"

"It's the opposite, it's really the opposite, the little Wu Jiajun dares to stir up right and wrong! Let's go, I'll take a look! Zheng Chenggong said, then turned to Zhu Qing and said, "Brother Zhu, my Zheng family's army is not strict in guarding the city, and I can't keep my promises, now the imperial court has sent my father, but there is a war in Nanjing, I ...... If I don't settle this matter, how can I talk to you?! You and my father will take refuge here for a while, and I will go to put down the chaos!" Zheng Chenggong swore to Zhu Qing.

Zhu Qing didn't mean to stay, he escorted Zheng Zhilong forward, and said to Zheng Chenggong, "Why don't you go and have a look together?" ”

Zheng Chenggong was taken aback and nodded.

Zhu Qing took the knife off Zheng Zhilong's neck, after all, he was going out, so that the guards of the Zheng Jiajun outside could see how bad it was for his handsome to be held hostage by the Jinyi Guards with a knife, and if it was not good, it would also make Zheng Jiajun misunderstand, and then the savior was heartfelt, and he rushed up, which was really troublesome. It is better to take advantage of the fact that Zheng Chenggong is accompanied and go out more friendly, maybe it can be safer.

Even so, Zhu Qing's left hand was always pressed on the handle of the knife, and his right hand was ostensibly supporting the slightly weak Zheng Zhilong, but in fact, he wanted to control Zheng Zhilong in his own hands!