After Lu Zhenfei visited Yongli and offered 10,000 taels of silver as a tribute, he returned to Xiamen with an edict conferring Zheng Chenggong as the Duke of Zhangguo.

Zheng Chenggong didn't have much interest in his title. In troubled times, everything is false, only the army at hand is real.

Zheng Chenggong casually read the edict and threw it aside without asking any more questions. In order to reward Lu Zhenfei for his hard work, Zheng Chenggong rewarded two thousand taels.

After Lu Zhenfei left, Lu Ruoteng hurriedly found it.

As soon as he saw Zheng Chenggong, Lu Ruoteng said happily: "General, great joy!" ”

Zheng Chenggong, who was worried about the situation, hurriedly said: "Mr. Lu, if there is any happy event, come and hear about it." ”

Lu Ruoteng stroked his long beard and said, "General, when I was the political envoy of Zhejiang before, I once discovered a genius. When this person went on an outing to Xiaoshan, he met two rout soldiers robbing women, he stepped forward and pretended to persuade them, and when the soldiers were not paying attention, he seized the sabers of the rout soldiers and killed them, and rescued the woman and returned her home. When I heard about it, I thought that this man had courage and knowledge, so I invited him to talk to him in detail. After some conversation, I could see that he had a million soldiers in his chest. Originally, I wanted to ask him to join me in helping Daming. Unexpectedly, before I could persuade him, I was defeated and could only flee back to Fujian, he returned to his hometown and missed the opportunity! ”

After sighing, Lu Ruoteng continued: "Now after many inquiries, I finally know where he lives. General, you've always wanted to find someone who can give advice. This person is definitely a great talent, and you can't miss it! ”

Zheng Chenggong was extremely itchy when Lu Ruoteng said this, and he couldn't help asking: "Mr. Lu, this person is so valued by you, he must have some ability, who is this person, please tell me?" ”

Lu Ruoteng said happily: "General, this person's surname is Yao, his name is Qisheng, his name is Xizhi, and his name is sorrowful, and he is a person from Zhejiang Huiji. Now 25 years old, his wife He is powerful enough to lift a stone mortar, Yao Qisheng was amazed and married He. General, although Yao Qisheng is a little younger, I guarantee that he is definitely a capable person, and he must not be despised because he is young. ”

Zheng Chenggong was stunned when he heard Lu Ruoteng say that the person's name was Yao Qisheng.

Yao Qisheng is also the bitter master of the Zheng family in history, and Taiwan was conquered, mainly relying on Wen Yao Qisheng and Wu Shilang.

Now that Shi Lang is still under his hands, a certain Fei recruited Yao Qisheng over, and the fate of the Zheng family has completely changed since then!

But even if it is not for the sake of the Zheng family in the future, Zheng Chenggong is very eager to recruit this person now.

Yao Qisheng can leave a name in history, and he must be a talented person.

After so many years of fighting, Zheng Chenggong can be said to be very eager to have a strategic talent to guide him.

Zheng Chenggong is thirsty for talent, but he has never been suitable.

Now Zheng Chenggong knew that there was such a talent waiting for him to recruit him, and this Yao Qisheng was still white, so he immediately pulled Lu Ruoteng to visit in person.

Hearing that Zheng Chenggong was going to visit in person, Lu Ruoteng was frightened and hurriedly said, "No, general." Yao Qisheng is now in Zhejiang, which is ruled by the Qing army, and the general must not take any risks. The general only had to write a letter in person, begging him to come and help. When you can invite him out of the mountain! ”

When Zheng Chenggong heard this, he shook his head and said, "Since this person can be valued so much by Lu Ruoteng, he must first be a talented person. Of course, you have to be diligent and invite us to come to our side, throughout the ages, talented people are a little arrogant. If he blames me for not paying attention to him, refusing to invite him personally, and taking refuge in the Manchu Tartars in anger, then we will not gain more than we lose. ”

Zheng Chenggong's words, Lu Ruoteng nodded more than once.

Throughout the ages, it has been very grand to invite talented people.

It's like Han Gaozu specially established a worship platform in order to let Han Xin return to his heart. In order to invite Zhuge Liang, Liu Bei visited the thatched house three times.

Lu Ruoteng said movingly: "The ancestors of the ancients looked at the thatched house three times and greeted each other upside down as a good story, and now the general is thirsty for talent, and he is willing to take the risk to invite Yao Qisheng, so as not to let the ancestors specialize in beauty!" ”

Zheng Chenggong waved his hand and said, "Okay, this praise will be left to recruit him." Now let's get ready and secretly go to Zhejiang to visit Yao Qisheng! ”

After dressing up in disguise, Zheng Chenggong and Lu Ruoteng and others took a sea boat to the place where Zhejiang Huijiren and Yao Qisheng lived in seclusion.

Zheng Chenggong's guards had come here early in the morning to observe, and they had also informed Yao Qisheng.

Yao Qisheng came to the gate of the courtyard early in the morning and waited, and when he saw Zheng Chenggong and others, he hurriedly bowed his hand and said: "If you miss the distance, I hope you Haihan." ”

Zheng Chenggong walked in and took a look, Yao Qisheng was not very old at this time, but his face was very good, and he was dressed in long sleeves, looking very elegant. What's more, he hasn't shaved his hair yet, and Zheng Chenggong's confidence in recruiting him is stronger.

Lu Ruoteng replied to Yao Qisheng on the side and said: "Yao Gongzi has not seen him for many years, and it is rude for me to come here today." It's just that the general Zheng Chenggong heard that Yao Gongzi was famous, he couldn't swallow food, couldn't sleep, and couldn't wait to talk to Gongzi in detail immediately. That's why the general and I came to visit Xizhi. ”

After speaking, he pointed to Zheng Chenggong and said: "This is the loyal and filial uncle of the imperial seal, and the rebel general Zheng Mingyan." ”

Although Yao Qisheng is still a little young and a little arrogant, he is not a pedantic and arrogant person.

Zheng Chenggong's reputation, even if Yao Qisheng lives in seclusion, he has heard of it. In addition, now that Yao Qisheng is still white, he doesn't dare to show Zheng Chenggong's face arrogantly, Yao Qisheng hurriedly said: "I have heard for a long time that the country's surname is a big name, a peaceful savage, and the general is ashamed to take the risk to come!" ”

Zheng Chenggong hurriedly helped him up and said, "Brother Yao, you're polite." It's me who is presumptuous, please forgive me! ”

Yao Qisheng hurriedly replied: "Don't dare, don't dare, everyone outside is not the place to speak, please come in!" ”

Walk into the courtyard and look at the layout of Yao Qisheng's mansion.

The courtyard is not very large, but the layout is very good, and the pine trees and green bamboo make this house have a simple and elegant atmosphere.

Looking at his house, he should know that Yao Qisheng tastes extraordinary.

The guests sat down and the boy offered tea.

After tea, Yao Qisheng said: "I don't know what you are doing here?" ”

Yao Qisheng's eyes only stared at Zheng Chenggong.

Zheng Chenggong hurriedly stood up and arched his hand and said: "In today's troubled times, the Tartars peep at the artifact, and the Ming Dynasty is in danger. Mingyan

Yao Qisheng said: "Listening to the general's words, it shows that the general is worried about the people and the country, but he hates Xizhi when he is young and sparse, and he asks by mistake. ”

Zheng Chenggong heard that Yao Qisheng had the intention of shirking, and hurriedly said: "What you say, is it nonsense? I hope that Brother Yao will not abandon his despicability and give teachings. ”

Yao Qisheng shook his head and said: "Mr. Lu is a great talent, Yao is a mountain savage, dare to talk about world affairs?" Why should the general give up the beautiful jade and ask for the stubborn stone! ”

Zheng Chenggong persuaded him: "The eldest husband holds the genius of the world, how can he be empty and old in the mountains and forests? May Brother Yao take the common people in the world as his mind, be open-minded, strict and foolish, and give teaching. ”

Yao Qisheng looked at Zheng Chenggong and said, "I would like to ask the general's ambition." ”

"The Ming Dynasty is declining, the Tartars are peeping, the Ming is strict and immeasurable, and they want to uphold the righteousness in the world, and the wisdom is shallow, and it has not been achieved so far. But Brother Yao is really fortunate to be foolish and save him! ”

Yao Qisheng shook his head and said: "Xizhi is an idler in the mountains and wilderness, too lazy to respond to the world, and cannot follow orders. ”

Zheng Chenggong stood up and pretended to give a salute, but secretly wiped his eyes with the sleeves of his coat coated with ginger juice, and suddenly said with tears in his eyes: "Brother Yao is not out, like the common people!" ”

After that, tears were stimulated by ginger juice and the sleeves of the robe were wet.

Zheng Chenggong looked at Yao Qisheng with tears in his eyes, but he couldn't help but scold in his heart.

Damn the ancient literati, they just liked this kind of pretending style!

Your sister, if you dare to wait for a while, you dare not agree to obey Lao Tzu. Lao Tzu immediately asked the guard Zhang Dashan to tie you back, and then he will be tortured, and then he will see you pretend to be forced with Lao Tzu.

When Yao Qisheng saw it, he felt that Zheng Chenggong was full of sincerity, and hurriedly stood up and said: "The generals will not abandon each other, and Xi Zhi is willing to serve the work of dogs and horses." ”

Zheng Chenggong heard the great joy, and Lao Tzu's tears were finally not in vain.

Zheng Chenggong hurriedly supported Yao Qisheng and said happily: "Youxi Zhi helps me, I am like the son of Han Gaozu and Zhuge of Han Zhaolie!" It's really my fortunate. ”

After that, he hurriedly asked the guards to bring the gifts he brought.

Yao Qisheng was reluctant to accept it, so Zheng Chenggong had no choice but to say: "This is not a gift for hiring a great sage, but it shows that Yan Cun has a heart." ”

Yao Qisheng accepted it.

For safety, Zheng Chenggong and Yao Qisheng did not stay overnight and prepared to return to Xiamen directly.

Before leaving, Yao Qisheng told his family: "I am personally invited by the general at the risk of his great grace, and I cannot afford it. Keep your doors and take care of your houses. On the day I succeed, I will be hidden! ”

Zheng Chenggong couldn't help but complain in his heart when he heard it, why should every literati say this. It seems that if you don't say this, you can't show that they are high.

Two days later, Zheng Chenggong, who had sneaked back to Xiamen from Zhejiang, convened a civil and military meeting, and appointed Yao Qisheng in public as the general's mansion to join the army, and to serve as a staff officer for military strategy.