"Father, even if it is the son of the Min family, he must rely on the authority of his father to stabilize the situation in the southeast." Zheng Jing is young and competitive, and he is considered to be the same generation as Zhu Yongxing, and he is not too convinced of Zhu Yongxing's exploits and achievements, and said euphemistically: "Sending troops to help and move King Lu is not a show of goodwill to my father?" ”

"Superficial!" Zheng Chenggong frowned and reprimanded: "Sending troops to aid shows that he is broad-minded and has no views on the door, and treats all families equally against Qingli; The king of Hualu is to collect the heart of the armed forces in eastern Zhejiang, and think that he will use it. Showing favor to me? Hmph, Min Shizi has a solid foundation, and the land he occupies is more than a hundred golden buildings? How dare you speak wildly and look down on the heroes of the world. ”

"The father is angry, and the child knows that he is wrong." Zheng Jing hurriedly bowed down and pleaded guilty.

Zheng Chenggong waved his hand, and sighed secretly in his heart, this son is far inferior to His Royal Highness Min.

"It doesn't matter if you take the king of Lu, if you cause your relatives to be displaced from Zowei and starve for my land, it will add to your stigma." Zheng Chenggong said with a deep groan: "If the southwest is rejuvenated, the situation of the east and west echoing each other will be formed again, which can also reduce the pressure on our army and make it possible for our army to resume Taiwan in great advance." ”

Zheng Chenggong is a man of great ambition and talent, independent in case of trouble, and has an extremely resolute character. After the failure of the attack on Nanjing, he turned his attention to Taiwan. However, most of the Fujian generals were nostalgic for their homeland and had no ambitions, believing that the Dutch were "forts and dangerous waterways", "feng shui is indispensable, and water and soil are sick", and they did not approve of sending troops to Taiwan. However, this did not affect Zheng Chenggong's determination to recover Taiwan, and this defeat of the Qing army would divert his energy here.

Great minds think alike. If analyzed carefully, Zheng Chenggong and Zhu Yongxing adopted a very similar strategy. That is, first consolidate the roots, and then strengthen the branches and leaves. It's just that Zhu Yongxing is aiming at other countries overseas, while Zheng Chenggong has taken a fancy to Taiwan, a territory that belongs to China.

Zheng Jing actually didn't fully understand the deep meaning of Zheng Chenggong's recovery of Taiwan, but he had been reprimanded before, so he didn't want to say more. He echoed and spoke, so as not to make his father angry again.

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The Battle of Xiamen finally ended with the complete victory of Zheng's army.

Such a huge victory was enough to make Jinxia settle for a long time. Because the navy is different from the army, warships are quite cumbersome to make, and the materials used to make ships are all dry wood. This process of drying in the shade alone can take up to three years. Therefore, the Qing army's naval division, which had lost a large number of warships, would find it difficult to recover its strength for a long time and be able to attack Jinxia again.

Rewarding meritorious deeds and setting up wine to celebrate this is the proper meaning after the war. Zheng Chenggong held a banquet and arranged Yang Yandi and Chen Shangchuan to be the chief.

"Our army won, the two generals have contributed a lot, and this king respects the two of them with a cup." Zheng Chenggong raised his glass. To put it mildly.

"Don't dare, don't dare." Yang Yandi and Chen Shangchuan hurriedly stood up and said humbly: "If the prince's command is determined, the soldiers under his command will use their lives bravely, and the last generals and other meager strength, how dare they be promoted by the prince." ”

Zheng Chenggong smiled and pressed his hand to Luxia, motioned for Yang and Chen to sit down, and said, "Thousands of miles to help." It shows the high righteousness. The two of them are unwilling to take credit, so this glass of wine will be congratulated by the Ming Dynasty. Congratulations for the emperor and congratulations for Min. ”

"Congratulations for the Ming Dynasty, congratulations for the emperor, congratulations for the Minliu guard, and congratulations for the prince."

The wine is in the stomach, and the atmosphere is even more enthusiastic. Zheng Chenggong became more and more cordial. After chatting a few words, he smiled and said: "In this battle, the two generals have won quite a lot, and the captured ships will belong to you, which can be regarded as the king's reward." Don't shirk it! ”

As soon as the words fell, many generals in the hall cast their eyes, showing envy or jealousy.

Sea ships are precious and the most important equipment for the sailors. Because of the time-consuming and labor-intensive manufacturing, Zheng Chenggong could not add many warships every year. There were countless pairs of eyes staring at the captured warships, and the generals boasted of their exploits and quarreled, and it was not uncommon for the king of Yanping to fight in front of the king of Yanping for a battleship. Because the ship is the foundation of life and the capital of success.

Chen Shangchuan and Yang Yandi glanced at each other, Chen Shangchuan bowed his hand, and said to Zheng Chenggong: "His Royal Highness Min will explain before leaving, the prince is unparalleled in naval battles, and the Qing army will be defeated." This time it is called to help the war, but it is really stained, if there is a gain, it will be handed over to the prince, and you can't be greedy to take it. ”

"Hehe, unparalleled naval battles? Isn't the land battle better than staying behind? Zheng Chenggong smiled happily, joked, and said: "The ships you have obtained have been handed over to this king, and this king will reward you for your merits, but it is not against the intention of staying behind." Well, it has been decided, this king will first pick a good ship, so that you can make the trip as soon as possible, go back to report to Minlius, and then pay a visit to this king. Everything is complicated, and this king really can't get out! ”

"Thank you, Lord Wang." Chen Shangchuan and Yang Yandi were happy in their hearts, and hurriedly thanked them, more than 20 sea ships, this is a great gift!

After three rounds of drinking, the atmosphere became more enthusiastic, and many Zheng generals guessed the boxing order, making a lot of noise.

"I heard that His Royal Highness Min is very good at siege, and he has some siege weapons and means." Zheng Chenggong asked seemingly casually: "Yongchang, Xiaguan, and Dali are all easily broken and defend the enemy in the city. This king admires this and is full of doubts! ”

"The last general followed very late, and I don't know much about it." After Yang Yandi finished speaking, he turned his gaze to Chen Shangchuan.

Chen Shangchuan also shook his head with a wry smile and said: "This is indeed the case, but I am afraid that it is a military secret, and the last general and others did not dare to inquire in detail." ”

Although Zheng Chenggong has not yet made it clear to the generals that he will take Taiwan, He Bin has presented him with a secret map showing how the ships could sail to bypass the Dutch batteries and land at Luermen, as well as the deployment of the Dutch in Taiwan. Fort Geranza is a strong city with strong artillery, easy to defend and difficult to attack, which can be regarded as an obstacle to the recovery of Taiwan. Therefore, Zheng Chenggong will tactfully inquire about the way to tackle tough problems.

Zheng Chenggong was a little disappointed in his heart, but he didn't show it on his face, and he didn't talk about military affairs anymore, and after finalizing the matter of King Yinglu, he just persuaded him to drink and eat. The banquet lasted for a long time, and the guests and hosts parted happily.

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After resting for two days, Yang Yandi and Chen Shangchuan resigned to Zheng Chenggong. After all, the strength of the South China Sea Fleet is not strong, and the 20 ships they brought out are nearly half of the main force, and they are deeply afraid that the situation will change after a long time.

Zheng Chenggong couldn't keep it, so he set up a banquet and personally sent Yang and Chen Er to lead the ship out of the port.

"Lord Wang, please take a step to speak." Before Chen Shangchuan boarded the boat, he respectfully invited Zheng Chenggong aside and said: "His Royal Highness Min ordered the last general to bring a message to the prince, 'Kinmen has an inch of land, which is not enough to raise soldiers; Xiamen Pill City, how can it be a gathering? If the prince recovers Taiwan, it will be a feat to leave a name in history, and His Royal Highness Min is willing to send troops and grain to help'. ”

Zheng Chenggong's face immediately showed shock, recovering Taiwan was just an idea, and even the plan had not yet been formulated, Zhu Yongxing knew his heart thoroughly, how not to surprise him.

After a pause, Zheng Chenggong recovered his complexion, arched his hand to the west, and said with emotion: "Everyone says that His Royal Highness Min is a god and a genius, and he is a masterpiece that is difficult to come out of a hundred years, and now I believe in it!" Please tell His Highness Min that this king will go to meet and listen to His Highness's advice if he has time. ”

"Don't worry, the prince will tell you at the end." Chen Shangchuan bowed and bowed his hand, and said goodbye to board the ship.

The ship hoisted its sails and sailed out of the harbor heading straight for the Golden Gate. When Zheng Chenggong watched the ship disappear into the sea and sky, he still stood still, carefully recalling Chen Shangchuan's words, and his mind was complicated for a while, and he only felt that Zhu Yongxing was unfathomable and difficult to figure out.

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No one can be clever and score exactly the same thing. Zhu Yongxing can't either, even if he can follow the historical context to take shortcuts, there are still times when he feels surprised and embarrassed.

Shui Xi'an Kun is just a big slave owner. Zhu Yongxing's original intention was to let him fight with the Qing soldiers to lose both, so that the Qing army in Yunnan Province would suffer from the enemy, but he did not have the idea of vigorously cooperating with the action. But when Pi Bear and the messenger sent by An Kun told him the details, he hesitated a little.

“…… Before the Shuixi Surrender to the Qing Dynasty, he was forced by the great power of the Wu thief, and he gave in against his will in order to protect his people from poison; Tho Mu Ankun felt great kindness and righteousness, and often felt remorse...... Today, the banner of righteousness was raised to support the Ming Dynasty to resist the Qing Dynasty, and the Wusa, Langdai, Zhanyi, Wumeng, Mangbu and other departments responded in groups, first attacking Dafang City, and then breaking the Wusa Acropolis...... I also hope that His Royal Highness will forgive his previous sins, send troops to help, and do not lose the heart of a loyal and righteous man......"

Zhu Yongxing smiled faintly, An Kun's envoy can speak well, not to mention anything else, this is not to lose the heart of a loyal and righteous man, but it is to the point. Although An Kun can't talk about loyalty and righteousness at all, if he sits back and watches Shuixi fight against the Qing army, but does not help, I am afraid that others will have to think more about opposing the Qing Dynasty in the future.

"The previous sins of the Shuixi clan can be forgiven, raise the banner to resist the Qing Dynasty, and are also loyal ministers of the Ming Dynasty, so I should help." Zhu Yongxing groaned and said: "The action of the army is not a trivial matter, I have to consult with the generals before I can decide. Go down and rest, and there will be good news in the near future. ”

"The villain is on behalf of Tho Mu, on behalf of all the people of Shuixi, thank Your Highness for your grace." The messenger bowed his head heavily, and was carried out by the guards.

Zhu Yongxing threw An Kun's letter aside, walked to the sand table in the corner of the house, touched his chin and thought about it. For the time being, we will not consider our own actions, but judge the movements of the Qing army. Guizhou is empty, and if you want to conquer Shuixi, the Qing army in Yunnan Province will inevitably be mobilized, and this may be the time to turn defense into attack.

Advancing into Guangxi and entering Sichuan has already contained the Qing troops in these two provinces, and it has been difficult to implement the plan of dividing the troops of the three provinces to attack Shuixi in history. In addition to Li Benshen in Guizhou, it is the Qing army in Yunnan Province that can be mobilized, what kind of arrangement will Wu Sangui make, how many troops will be transferred into Guizhou, and where should his breakthrough be chosen?

A series of questions made Zhu Yongxing ponder for a long time, but he still couldn't make an accurate judgment. At that moment, there was a knock on the door, interrupting his thoughts. (To be continued......)