In the early morning of September 22, 1848, the "fishing boats" that remained in the waters of Macao to fish saw the countless fleets slowly sailing into the port of Macao, and knew that it was the fleet of the Franco.

Lin Xishan hurriedly drove the sand boat back to Xiamen to inform Zheng Chenggong that the fleet of the Francophone had arrived!

When Zheng Chenggong heard the news, he immediately gathered his subordinates and shouted: "Brothers, the ghost is here, what are we going to do?" ”

His subordinates shouted in unison: "Kill! ”

Zheng Chenggong heard a wave of his big hand and shouted: "Good! Get ready to set sail and go! ”

Just when everyone was in high spirits and ready to do a big job, a trace of harmony suddenly appeared.

"Strict, slow!"

Who is this? What a guts. How dare you call Zheng Chenggong Mingyan? That's too audacious, isn't it?

However, although Zheng Chenggong's subordinates are quite disgusted with the owner of this voice, they are also quite accustomed to it.

It was none other than Shi Lang who spoke.

This Shi Lang relied on himself to help Zheng Chenggong make suggestions three or four times, and made meritorious contributions, and the generals of Huang Ting all looked forward to him.

Shi Lang already regarded him as the number one general under Zheng Chenggong!

Zheng Chenggong saw that it was Shi Lang who spoke, and said a little unkindly: "General Shi, what's the matter?" ”

"Mingyan, our army has just occupied Xiamen, and it is still unstable. Moreover, our army will go out to fight, if the Qing army takes advantage of the emptiness of Xiamen and sends troops to attack. Xiamen is afraid that it is in danger of destruction! ”

Hearing Shi Lang say that the Qing army was going to send troops to attack Xiamen, Zheng Chenggong smiled and said: "Xiamen has sea risks, our Zheng family army is the best at water warfare, as long as there are dozens of warships to block the sea, those Qing soldiers can't fly with their wings." ”

Shi Lang looked at Zheng Chenggong, who was proud, and said: "Mingyan, don't forget, you just rejected the Manchu Qing's surrender, and it is hard to guarantee that the Manchu Qing will not send troops to exterminate our army in a fit of anger." Moreover, when Taishi defected to the Manchu Qing Dynasty, the Manchu Qing Dynasty surrendered more than 10,000 sailors and 200 warships in Fujian. With that sailor here, Xiamen is not foolproof! ”

Hearing Shi Lang mention the Qing Dynasty sailors, Zheng Chenggong remembered that Shi Fu and others had taken 110,000 soldiers and horses to join the Manchus, and there were more than 10,000 sailors. For those sailors, the Qing Dynasty didn't pay much attention to them at first, and randomly set aside a block in Fuzhou as their military camp.

Later, after Zheng Chenggong led his troops to capture Haicheng and Tong'an, the Qing Dynasty began to attach importance to the water division, established the Fuzhou water division, and let Ma Degong serve as the governor of Fujian. ”

Thinking of the Fuzhou Sailor, Zheng Chenggong suddenly remembered that Shi Lang's uncle Shi Fu continued to work for Li Chengdong after he rebelled against the Qing Dynasty.

This Shi family is betting on both sides! In this way, no matter who sits firmly in the future, his Shi family can continue to enjoy Yonghua wealth.

It seems that Shi Lang may not have the intention of serving Lao Tzu to the death, but if the Zheng family army has setbacks, I am afraid that he will rebel immediately.

Shi Lang can't be reused!

Although Shi Lang was marked as irreusable in his heart, Zheng Chenggong still said with a happy face: "Fran is attacking the country, and our battle with them is inevitable." It's just that what you said is also reasonable, I don't know if the Marquis has any clever plan to solve this dilemma? ”

Shi Lang said proudly: "Mingyan, you can send people to various parts of Fujian to publicize, just say that our army has greatly increased the strength of Xiamen and is ready to attack Fuzhou to avenge the last Tong'an revenge." Let the Manchu army stay in Fuzhou and dare not attack easily. As long as the Qing army is delayed for a period of time, and our army returns to the division in time after defeating the Franc machine, Xiamen can be safeguarded. At the same time, just in case, you can leave a handsome brigade, and I will lead the army, and I will be able to ensure that Xiamen is safe and sound! ”

Zheng Chenggong and his subordinates heard Shi Lang's plan, and they were so angry!

If we stay behind, Xiamen will be in danger of destruction, and if you stay behind, you will be safe and sound. We are all wine bags and rice bags, so you're the only one!

Seeing Shi Lang's unashamed words, Zheng Chenggong still said with a smile: "We all know the talent of the marquis. It's just that I still need you to be a staff officer on the march, which is indispensable. I think it's better to choose someone else for the matter of staying behind! ”

Your sister, basically all of Lao Tzu's belongings are in Xiamen now. With the character of your three-surnamed domestic slave, how can Lao Tzu let go of your mind and let you lead the army to sit in Xiamen.

Once you rebel, who will Lao Tzu cry to!

Zheng Chenggong praised Shi Lang a lot, and secretly rejected his intention to sit in Xiamen.

Shi Lang didn't know, and he looked proud, Lao Tzu was really born with a talent, such an important general, he could stay at home and guard. That's not too much of a waste of my talent.

Shi Lang complimented Zheng Chenggong, and happily forgot about his previous petition to Zheng Chenggong.

Although Shi Lang was a little arrogant, it made sense, and Zheng Chenggong began to think about the choice of the person who stayed behind.

In this naval battle, Admiral Lin Xishan was an indispensable general. Gan Hui was anxious, so he was not at ease to stay.

After thinking about it, Zheng Chenggong decided to appoint the veteran Hong Xu to stay in Xiamen, he is steady, and has been following Zheng Zhilong, he is a veteran of the Zheng family's army, and his prestige in the army is very high.

At the same time, Zheng Chenggong also appointed Zheng Zhiguan as a deputy general.

Zheng Zhiguan is his uncle, although Zheng Chenggong also clearly knows that he is unreliable. However, Zheng Chenggong appointed him as a deputy general, and he did not expect him to lead troops to defend Xiamen. The leader of the troops in Xiamen mainly relied on Hong Xu.

The appointment of Zheng Zhiguan as a deputy general was more out of political considerations.

In the capture of Xiamen, Zheng Zhiguan made great efforts and made great achievements.

If you don't give him some sweetness, there will inevitably be people who say that they cross the river and tear down the bridge, and they are ungrateful.

In this way, who will be willing to do internal response in the future and be willing to take refuge in themselves.

So the appointment of him as a lieutenant general this time can also be regarded as a reward. At the same time, with him, everyone else would have to think a little more if they wanted to rebel.

And no matter how useless Zheng Zhiguan is, with the steady veteran Hong Xu, Zheng Chenggong can also rest assured.

Before setting out on the expedition, when Zheng Chenggong handed over the general order to Hong Xu, he advised: "Nianxin, I will hand it over to you in Xiamen." As long as Xiamen is safe and sound, it is a great achievement! ”

Hong Xu heard the busy drink: "General, don't worry!" The last general will definitely do his best to defend Xiamen! ”

Zheng Zhiguan also patted his chest and said: "My nephew can rest assured that he will go on the expedition, with me, Xiamen will be fine!" ”

Zheng Chenggong sent Hong Xu to stay in Xiamen, and Zheng Zhiguan assisted as the deputy general. Left behind 6,000 Guo Yi vanguard town infantry, 160 warships, and more than 12,000 sailors to jointly protect Xiamen.

With so many naval warships here, Zheng Chenggong believes that the Qing army will not be able to fly into Xiamen even if it has wings!

Although Shi Lang is annoying, for the sake of his wit, Zheng Chenggong is ready to take him there and give advice for himself.

But before the expedition, Zeng Ying took Shi Lang away with the law enforcement team, and Zeng Ying found important evidence to prove that Shi Lang was corrupt and perverted the law.

Shi Lang was forced to stay in Xiamen and be interrogated by Zeng Ying!