Zheng Hongkui and the other three did not dodge, but directly explained their intentions. First of all, I am sorry for the misunderstanding between the Zheng family and Dengzhou, after this battle, the Zheng family has learned that Dengzhou is different and the combat power is strong, and it is absolutely impossible to include Dengzhou in the Zheng family system by force. As a result, Zheng Zhilong also changed his original thinking, that is, from confrontation to cooperation. The Zheng family has stated that they are willing to buy some shops in the second phase of the trade zone in the form of cash, as the beginning of cooperation between the two sides.

The second is to redeem Zheng Sen and others. Zheng Zhilong has been on the sea for many years, and now he is mixed in officialdom, knowing that there is no free lunch in this world. Zheng Zhilong said that he was willing to redeem Zheng Sen and other captured officers and soldiers with two million taels of silver.

Zhu Ping'an secretly glanced at Yin Shigang, both of them were stunned by the Zheng family's wealth, and Zhu Ping'an originally planned to knock on a million taels of silver to enrich his inner treasury. Now it seems that his own pattern is still too small, and he looks down on Zheng Zhilong, a local tyrant on the sea.

But for Zheng Hongkui's statement that he wanted to return the warships captured by the Denglai Sailors, Zhu Ping'an did not give an inch. For this battle, the Denglai Sailor also lost some strength, and it was the time to make a big supplement, how could he spit out the fat in his mouth again. If you want, you can exchange it for silver.

Zhu Ping'an put Zhu Yujian's letter back into the envelope and made it clear what he meant. This is still for the sake of the old master, and he is especially kind to return Zheng Sen and others to the Zheng family. Dengzhou and the Zheng family do not interfere with each other's river water, but the Zheng family's water division colluded with Liu Zeqing to attack, if it were not for the unity of Dengzhou, the enemy who would be repelled in the future, I am afraid that Dengzhou would become a hell at this time. At this time, he dared to bargain with Dengzhou, and Zhu Ping'an would not give face to anyone.

Zhu Ping'an stood up and ordered his subordinates to change into new tea, and then said: "The imperial court has issued an edict ordering this official to control the guards and horses of Shandong in the name of the general army of Dengzhou. Shandong and Fujian, one south and one north, jointly defend the Daming Sea Frontier. This misunderstanding caused such casualties, and the official couldn't bear it, but since it was the northern sea frontier of the Ming Dynasty to the barrier, he had to bear the responsibility of defending the territory. Soon after the rebuilding of the Denglai Naval Division, it suffered this loss, if you can't compensate for the relevant losses, but even if these warships are ordered by the cabinet, please forgive the official for not being able to return them! ”

As soon as Zhu Ping'an opened his mouth, he said to death, which made Zheng Hongkui, Zheng Xi and Chen Ding also very passive. But if you think about it, it's just some dilapidated warships, and you can't afford to spend too much money on it, so I will stop it, and leave the matter untouched.

As a result, things quickly came to an end, and the Zheng family's fleet of silver transportation would arrive in Dengzhou in a few days, and Zhu Ping'an would set up a banquet for Zheng Sen and others to practice.

Back at the post house prepared by the Dengzhou side, Zheng Hongkui and the other three got together, silver is not a problem for the Zheng family, the key is that the defeat of this battle has greatly damaged the prestige of the Zheng family. Xiao Gongchen and other Zheng family generals advocated another army to wash Dengzhou in blood, while Zheng Hongkui and other Zheng family children and a cadre of Wenchen advocated a peaceful settlement of the matter, and it was not appropriate to make any more extraneous branches.

Now that the Zheng family has finally obtained an official status, it originally only occupied Kinmen, Xiamen and other places as its foundation, but now it has the opportunity to gradually extend its tentacles to the interior of Fujian, and then to the vast territory of neighboring provinces. This is equivalent to the Zheng family began to gradually infiltrate forces on land, and at this critical moment, if it fails to achieve the effect of a quick victory, and the Dengzhou side falls into a bitter battle, it will be difficult for the imperial court alone to explain.

Because of this reason, Zheng Zhilong finally gritted his teeth and made the decision to reconcile, feng shui takes turns, and one day he will get back everything he lost today.

Zheng Hongkui sighed, "I really underestimated Zhu Ping'an that day, I didn't expect this son to be young, but he has such ability, over time, he will definitely be a generation of famous ministers of the Ming Dynasty!" ”

Zheng Xi very much agreed with the fourth brother's opinion, "The Zheng family's foundation in the inland is shallow, and it is better to keep a low profile at this time, people like Zhu Ping'an should cooperate with him, and it will be beneficial for both parties!" The sailor is our dependence, but he can't get a little cheap in front of him, since there is no way to eliminate such an opponent, then turn it into a friend, it's always safer! ”

Chen Ding chuckled, "This Zhu Ping'an is indeed an interesting character, along the way into Dengzhou, everything he has seen and heard is novel and unique, it seems that he is not only quite accomplished in military affairs, but also capable and accessible in civil affairs!" Take this official road made of cement, it is a pioneering initiative for the benefit of the country and the people, if we can build two such roads in Fujian, then we can also benefit a lot from it! ”

Zheng Hongkui smiled: "This time, I want to cooperate with Dengzhou." As for how to cooperate, Dashuai has been handed over to Mr. to take care of, and Mr. Da can introduce some things that can be used in Dengzhou to our Fujian! ”

Chen Ding arched his hand, "Fourth master, rest assured, Ding will live up to his mission!" "Saying that, he shook the folding fan, which actually led the topic in another direction." The two of them don't know if they found out, and the eunuch Zou Jing who came with us seems to be quite jealous of Zhu Ping'an, but I don't know why? ”

"I know this!" Zheng Hongkui replied: "When I was in Zhongdu, I also heard people talk about some things about Zhu Ping'an. I heard that when he was in the Tang Palace, Zou Jing, as the chief eunuch, did not lack the rectification of Zhu Ping'an, so he had some grievances. However, looking at Zhu Ping'an's appearance today, he didn't take those grievances to heart, and treated Zou Jing like an elder. ”

Chen Dingyi frowned and put away the folding fan, "It's also strange to say, when Zou Jing first saw Zhu Ping'an, he spit out a 'big' word in his mouth, as if he felt something wrong, so he hurriedly changed his ......."

"Haha, Mr. Chen is really careful, but what Zou Jing said is the word 'adult', Mr. is really worried!" Zheng Xi laughed.

Chen Ding was still contemplating and thinking, "Looking at Zou Jing's appearance, it shouldn't be so simple, we will inevitably have to deal with Zhu Ping'an in the future, and some things should be investigated carefully!" ”

Zheng Hongkui nodded, "What Mr. said is reasonable, whether there is something in it or not, check it out, if there is really something we need, then it would be great." In this case, this matter will be handed over to the next to investigate! ”

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After Zheng Hongkui and the others left, Zhu Ping'an specially asked Zou Jing to be sent back to his house. Zou Jing and his father-in-law Mu Yanzi and wife Mu Yuling are acquaintances after all, although they didn't get along happily at the beginning, but after so many years, since he came to Dengzhou, he always has to meet the old people.

Zou Jing thanked him for his farewell and left, and when he was leaving, Zhu Ping'an also deliberately smiled and instructed: "My father-in-law is here to Dengzhou, I must stay for a few more days, and let me wait to talk about the friendship of the landlord." I heard that my father had also been released from the high wall by the imperial court's decree, which was really a great joy. After getting married, I was busy with affairs, and I didn't write to his old man's house, this time, let me prepare some gifts, write a few letters, and bring back my father-in-law with him! ”

Zou Jing's face was full of tears, and he was helped by his subordinates to go to the Zhu family's house. Cao Wuxian walked over at this time, "Young master, this Zou Jing is just an old dog, why bother to be so polite to him, have you forgotten the humiliation he gave us that day?" ”

Zhu Ping'an smiled, but ignored Cao Wuxian's words. Instead, he let the generals disperse and be busy, and said to Yin Shigang: "In the past few days, take Shi Lang and them around, and release the news to Zheng Sen, so that they will be suspicious of Shi Lang and the others!" He and that Liu Guoxuan are both talents of the water master, and these two officials are going to be decided! ”

Yin Shigang smiled, "Student, let's do it!" ”

Seeing Yin Shigang leave, Zhu Ping'an beckoned the puffing Cao Wuxian into the inner hall. There was no one else in the room, and Zhu Ping'an said: "No injury, how many brothers did we lose in the first battle of Julu?" ”

Cao Wuxian was stunned for a moment, "A total of more than 1,500 people!" ”

Zhu Ping'an nodded, picked up a stack of papers on the desk, "To be exact, it is one thousand and six people." This is the roster of the 1,506 brothers, including Ergou and Cheng Zhen. This register is on my desk every day, and when I see it every day, I think of the lessons I learned from the beginning. ”

"I learned a lot from the battle of Julu. One of the most precious is not to entrust one's fate to others. ”

Cao Wuxian thought thoughtfully, "What does the young master mean ......?" ”

"Plan ahead!" Zhu Ping'an sighed lightly, "There is a dark tide surging in the capital division. The imperial court has appointed Fang Yuegong, deputy envoy of Shandong Caoyun and right senator, as the new governor of Shandong, and will arrive in Shandong in the near future. There is also the news of the release of the prince from the high wall this time, and the hidden things behind this are not simple! ”

Wang Chengen had already spread the news of what happened in the Beijing division to Dengzhou. Zhu Ping'an also had a clear grasp of the situation in the DPRK and China. In order to restrain Zhou Yanru and Yang Sichang, Chongzhen enabled Qingliu Zheng Sanjun to enter the cabinet, and Zheng Sanjun then recommended Fang Yuegong as the governor of Shandong. What is it for? Isn't it just to monitor Zhu Ping'an from the side, so as to balance Dengzhou's continued growth?

and Zhu Yujian's sudden release, on the surface, it seems to be a reward for Zhu Ping'an, but it is also Chongzhen's warning to Zhu Ping'an. "I can use you, and I can send you to hell at once!" This is the subtext behind this matter, Zhu Ping'an can see it clearly. Once Zhu Ping'an makes a move in Dengzhou, Chongzhen will immediately announce Zhu Ping'an's clan identity, and at that time, the military power and territory in Zhu Ping'an's hands will be wiped out in an instant.

In the face of these conspiracies and battles, Zhu Ping'an had no choice but to make some preparations in advance. and his half-brother Zhu Linyuan, whom he has never met. It stands to reason that he is the son of Tang King Zhu Yujian, and he is also the legitimate heir to the throne in the Ming sense. Chongzhen intentionally or unintentionally mentioned in front of Zhu Ping'an that he wanted to restore Zhu Yujian's throne and make him the prince, but in fact, it was not so good, behind this was a dagger that stirred up the dispute between the concubines.

Thinking of these, a cold look flashed in Zhu Ping'an's eyes. "Zou Jing is nothing, not even a chess piece. But it may not be useless in the future, and it is better to envelop him now than to start in a hurry. No injury, we are going to do big things in the future, why bother to take those small things to heart, these days, I will hand over to you an envoy, and accompany Zou Jing in Dengzhou and Penglai for a turn, he is just a villain who is very strong, and if he uses it well, he may not be an excellent chess piece in the future! ”R1152