Chapter 0451: Zheng Zhilong Goes North
Xiong Wencan looks like an official, he has no other skills, his communication skills are very strong, Chongzhen Emperor Zhu Youzhen has never known how to evaluate this Xiong Wencan, saying that he will only do bad things, it seems to be excessive, but when it comes to Xiong Wencan's ability, in short, he is the last among so many Ming governors in the world, in addition to his communication skills, he really can't do such a position as a feudal official!
"Where is it, Master Zheng, congratulations! The old man is in accordance with the emperor's will, and personally brings grain, grass and gold to comfort you! 200 stone of fine rice! The emperor personally asked people to send a thousand taels of gold from the capital! This was all secretly sent by the emperor to Jinyiwei, and after a two-day delay, the old man didn't dare to slack off, didn't he send it to you personally? Xiong Wencan went over very affectionately and shook Zheng Zhilong's hand.
Zheng Zhilong couldn't believe it and followed his cronies to see that it was really gold and rice, and now it was in shape, and the imperial court took out these things, which shows the emperor's sincerity!
Originally, Zheng Zhilong shouldn't have seen it in person, it was the same as opening the red envelope given by someone in person, but these pirates really couldn't believe that the emperor and the court would reward him so much!
Zheng Zhilong also held Xiong Wencan's hand, secretly put a silver ticket into Xiong Wencan's sleeve, and said to the cronies around him, "Brothers, people's hearts are flesh and blood, and we should all be able to see the sincerity of the imperial court, right?" One thousand taels of gold is enough for the imperial court to build a shipbuilding and form a naval army! Is there anything else you would like to say? ”
All the cronies had nothing to say, and they agreed with Zheng Zhilong's statement, but many people whispered, "Is the emperor the one who wants to buy us?" You want to drag us north to work for your life, right? ”
"Is the court trying to break us up?"
Xiong Wencan glanced at the silver ticket of one thousand taels of silver. It's a little too little. But he didn't show his face. Plug it in. He smiled faintly.
Xiong Wencan heard everyone's discussions, took out the holy decree of Chongzhen Emperor Zhu Youzhen from his arms, and showed it to Zheng Zhilong, "Lord Zheng, if you don't believe it, you can see it yourself, the emperor has an order, don't let me send someone to you." If you want to ask the governor about the important person, as long as I have it in Fujian, I will transfer it to you, and the emperor has only one request, so that you must rush to Tianjin Port within ten days! It's been five days now. ”
Zheng Zhilong nodded, hugged Xiong Wencan, and said, "Lord Xiong, I'm sorry to worry about it." I, Zheng Zhilong, immediately took all the ships and rushed to Tianjin Port together! Please let people repay the emperor. I don't need him to go to Tianjin Port, I will go to Beijing to meet the saint in person! ”
Xiong Wencan nodded with a smile and patted Zheng Zhilong's shoulder, "Brother, my net worth and life are all on your side!" The old man has tried his best to tell the court good things about you, and the emperor is also a saint of the ages, so you can put a hundred hearts! ”
Zheng Zhilong bowed his hand again, "Thank you for your great kindness, Lord Xiong, there will be a period later!" I only hope that you will give me a clear truth, will the emperor appoint me as the chief soldier of Fujian? ”
Xiong Wencan said quietly, "Aren't you already a chief soldier?" As for whether you can become the chief soldier of Fujian, it's up to you! I'm sure you've heard a little about our emperor, right? I hate corrupt officials and mediocre officials the most, as long as they are loyal and brave enough, they will do errands, I think this is not nine out of ten? ”
Zheng Zhilong showed a trace of worry, in fact, although he was devoted to the imperial court, he was not completely at ease with the emperor, no matter how big the emperor spent, for a pirate, he could not completely rest assured of the imperial court, not to mention, Zheng Jiajun was not alone in his decision, he also had to consider the thoughts of the brothers below, today Liu Xiang, Zhong Bin, Li Kuiqi The departure of the three people is a harbinger! The three of them ran away, directly causing Zheng Zhilong to lose more than 100 warships and more than 4,000 brothers!
Xiong Wencan can probably guess what Zheng Zhilong thinks, and he doesn't dare to say too much, why would Xiong Wencan be so loyal to the court when the entire magistrate is not subject to the control of the imperial court, he doesn't have much ability, but it doesn't mean that Xiong Wencan is not smart enough, Xiong Wencan can see a general trend!
Xiong Wencan clearly saw that although the whole country was in chaos, the emperor, as the core figure of the Ming Empire, was actually very good among the emperors of the last few generations! He can't talk about having confidence in the emperor, believing that the emperor has the ability to turn the world upside down, but he can do as much as he can, which is not harmful.
Specific to Xiong Wencan's strength, it can also be seen from his methods that others are greedy for money, they are all greedy for themselves, he is different, he is greedy for money, but he does not collect money, most of the money he is greedy for is used to make friends with officials, bribe the upper class, and envelop the lower class, belonging to the eight-sided exquisite generation!
Zheng Zhilong and Xiong Wencan chatted briefly, although Zheng Zhilong didn't like Xiong Wencan very much, but Xiong Wencan's ability to make friends was indeed outstanding, and under the comfort of Xiong Wencan's kind words, Zheng Zhilong's determination to go north was strengthened!
In Zheng Zhilong's defection to the Ming Court, Xiong Wencan made a great contribution!
Chongzhen Emperor Zhu Youzhen has not slept well for several days, he is very heavy on state affairs, although with the assistance of computers, so that the office efficiency has increased a lot, but the officials in the Gyeonggi area, most of them are mainly from Jiupin, plus the establishment of the party, the establishment of the system, many things must be done by himself!
What's more, he is not sure at all about whether Zheng Zhilong will come to Tianjin Port, what he said in his mouth is categorical, but he does not let go of his heart in his heart, this relationship is too heavy! If Zheng Zhilong doesn't come, many of his plans won't be implemented!
In the past, the Ming Dynasty prevented the private construction of two sailing ships! Not to mention that Zheng Zhilong still has a lot of three-chun sailboats in his hands! If Zheng Zhilong didn't join, his open sea ban would basically be a dead letter! At this time, there are many forces in the Ming Sea, and the Chongzhen Emperor Zhu Youzhen is quite clear about this!
"Your Majesty, great news, Zheng Zhilong has arrived at Tianjin Port!" Wang Chengen whispered the good news inside outside the emperor's official hall in the middle academy.
Chongzhen Emperor Zhu Youzhen Huo jumped up from the dragon chair at once, was shocked to lose his temper, sat back again, cleared his throat, "Come in." ”
Wang Chengen entered the official hall with a smile, he was the emperor's companion, naturally he cared about the emperor the most, and he knew the emperor best, "Your Majesty, Xiong Wencan sent someone to send the secret music, Zheng Zhilong has already set off for five days north, the old slave counts the days, maybe now Zheng Zhilong's fleet has arrived at Tianjin Port." (To be continued......)