Just as Zheng Chenggong was training in Kinmen, the guards came over and told him that Zheng Cai's envoy had asked to see him.

When Zheng Chenggong heard this, he was very puzzled, how could that guy Zheng Cai suddenly send someone over.

There is a discussion about a non-artillery matter.

Zheng Chenggong hurriedly sent an order for Zheng Cai's messenger to come in.

The messenger walked over, and Zheng Chenggong saw that he was still an acquaintance.

Zeng De was originally a member of Zheng Zhilong's personal soldiers, Zheng Zhilong was held hostage to Beijing, he did not want to defect to the Manchu Qing Dynasty, and Zheng Chenggong's power was very weak at that time, so he took refuge in Zheng Cai.

Zheng Cai wanted to send a messenger to see Zheng Chenggong, and happened to see Zeng De.

Zheng Cai knew that Zeng De was Zheng Zhilong's subordinate, and he also knew that he was a clever person, so he decided to send him.

Zeng De didn't want to come, after all, he was Zheng Zhilong's personal soldier, and he didn't take refuge in the eldest son, but he took refuge in Zheng Cai, which was somewhat embarrassing.

It's just an order from Zheng Cai, Zeng De didn't dare to disobey, so he had to come to see Zheng Chenggong.

Seeing Zheng Chenggong from afar, Zeng De knelt down and said respectfully, "The little one knocks to see the eldest son." ”

I don't know if it's been a long time since anyone called himself the eldest son like this, or Zeng De's respectful attitude made Zheng Chenggong, who was originally worried, very happy, and said: "You are also the old man of the Zheng family, so you don't need to be polite." Get up! ”

"Xie eldest son, the little one is also very happy to see the eldest prince again today. The eldest prince is much thinner than before, so take care of yourself. Now that several princes are trapped in Beijing, the Zheng family still has to rely on the eldest prince to regain their prestige. ”

Zheng Chenggong heard Zeng De talk about those so-called "brothers", and couldn't help but think of the recent situation of the cheap father.

Zheng Zhilong and several sons don't hold Shangjing hostage, and the Shunzhi Emperor of the Qing Dynasty just met once, and he was given the empty official title of first-class Jingqi Nihafan.

The governor of Fujian and Guangdong did not, and the prince did not, and then he was placed under house arrest in a small mansion and did not see the light of day.

Zheng Chenggong sighed slightly, and asked, "You are concerned, what is the so-called matter that Zheng Cai sent you?" ”

"It's a small mistake, I remembered the master for a while, I forgot about the business, and I ask the eldest prince to forgive me! The founding father sent a small one, and there is a letter to be handed over to you. The letter is here, please see it, the eldest prince. ”

Zeng De took out a letter from his pocket and respectfully handed it to Zheng Chenggong with both hands.

Zheng Chenggong took it and opened it, and his brows couldn't help frowning.

"This, the two armies jointly attacked Hayden. After the capture, Hayden temporarily lent me to settle the soldiers and horses, and Zheng Cai only needed Hayden's money and food. Is Zheng Cai's words true or false? ”

Zheng Chenggong didn't believe that Zheng Cai would be so kind, the two attacked Hayden, and he only needed money and food.

But in the face of this tempting proposal, Zheng Chenggong couldn't refuse it.

Zheng Chenggong looked up at Zeng De and asked, "Your lord, do you have anything else to convey?" ”

Zeng De hurriedly replied: "Back to the eldest prince, Jianguo Gong just asked the little one to hand over this letter to you, and he didn't give the rest of his orders." ”

"Well, I know. Go down and rest first! ”

"Yes, Mr. Xie, the younger one will go first."

Zeng De bowed respectfully and slowly withdrew. It wasn't until he exited Siming Hall that he got up and followed the people to the passenger compartment.

Zheng Chenggong sent people to call his main civilian generals.

When the Chinese officials have Lu Zhenfei, Zeng Ying, Zheng Tai.

Lu Zhenfei, the words are white, Quzhou people. The fifth year of the Apocalypse. Emperor Longwu of the Southern Ming Dynasty successively sealed Lu Zhenfei as the Imperial History of the Left Capital, the Prince Taibao, the Wenyuan Pavilion University Scholar and the Secretary of the Ministry of Shangshu and other positions. The officials were tired of Zuo Zhuguo, Guanglu Doctor, Prince Taishi, Officials and Military Ministers, and Wuyingdian Scholars.

Lu Zhenfei had a great reputation in the Southern Ming Dynasty, and at Zheng Chenggong's Golden Gate Oath Conference, Lu Zhenfei's arrival made Zheng Chenggong overjoyed and hurriedly went out to greet him.

Now he holds a position similar to the "Shangshu of the History Department" in Zheng Chenggong's army, managing one of the few civilian officials of Zheng Chenggong.

Zeng Ying, the word Zhonghan, is a native of Jinfang. In the fourteenth year of Wanli in the Ming Dynasty (1619), he was awarded the head of the household department. During the Longwu period, he was appointed as the secretary of the Ministry of Officials and a scholar of Wenyuan Pavilion. Zeng Ying's seniority is high, even if Zheng Hongda and Zheng Chenggong see him, they have to perform the junior ceremony, and Zeng Ying is honest. Be just and not afraid of power.

Zeng Ying holds the position of "Secretary of the Criminal Department".

The generals present include Hong Xu, Lin Xishan, Gan Hui, Huang Wu and others.

Zheng Chenggong handed Zheng Cai's letter to his subordinates to circulate it, and waited for them to read it.

Zheng Chenggong asked, "Everyone has seen Yongshengbo's letter. What do you think about this? ”

Zheng Chenggong is still under the banner of Longwu, and naturally he will not recognize the official title of Zheng Cai from Lu Jianguo, so he is still commensurate with Zheng Cai's title during Longwu.

Gan Hui was anxious, and said first: "General, such a good thing naturally cannot be let go." ”

Hong Xu said, "Haicheng has 500 cavalry and 6,000 green battalion troops, I'm afraid it will not be easy to overcome." The general should be cautious! ”

Huang Wu had just taken refuge and wanted to show something, so he said, "General, Zheng Cai lent Hayden to us to settle the soldiers and horses, I am afraid that he is uneasy and kind, presumably thinking of the intention of letting our army help him guard the door, so that he can sit in Xiamen." ”

Kinmen's grain production is not high, and Zheng Tai, who is a grain and grass official, often has to worry about grain and grass, and when he sees the opportunity to solve the dilemma, he naturally refuses to let go.

"General, Hayden is a military town, and there is a lot of money and food. Moreover, Haideng's shipbuilding and shipping industry is quite developed, and Fuzhou, Xiamen and Quanzhou are known as the four major shipbuilding places in Fujian. If Hayden is captured, even if all the money and food are given to Zheng Cai. But in the future, we can continue to obtain a large amount of money, food, and armaments, which can greatly alleviate our long-standing food and grass problems, and at the same time accelerate the expansion of our army's naval divisions. ”

Lu Zhenfei opened his mouth and said: "General, although Kinmen has sea risks, it can block the Qing army. But after all, it is an isolated island, with a small slow response, and limited population, money and food. Now it is difficult to bear the supply of our army and Dingguo Gong, and there is no room for expanding the army. If we can occupy Hayden, we will not only relieve the pressure on our soldiers' rations, but also expand the influence of our army and recruit talents. I think it's time to join forces with Yongshengbo to attack Hayden. ”

Money, food, territory, and talent have stimulated Zheng Chenggong, who is eager to expand his power all the time, although it is difficult and risky to attack Hayden now.

But the high risk has a high reward, this deal is done!

Zheng Chenggong decided to join forces with Zheng Cai to attack Hayden.

After Zheng Chenggong and Zheng Cai sent several envoys to each other, the final plan was decided, as well as the distribution of benefits after the war.

After discussion, Zheng Chenggong sent 6,000 infantry to attack Haicheng, and Zheng Cai sent Zheng Lian to lead 5,000 soldiers and horses to help.

The two armies met at the foot of Zutou Mountain, thirty miles outside Haicheng City.