Fujian, Quanzhou

Anhai Town, the original Zheng family's mansion, was already the headquarters of the Southeast Water Division at this time, in a certain room, Tian Jianxiu sat next to the bookcase, and Zheng Chenggong, Zheng Hongkui and Ma Xin sat on both sides of the opposite side, except for Tian Jianxiu, all of them were senior generals of the newly reorganized Southeast Water Division.

"Marshal, the secret envoy has already met Guo Huaiyi with a letter written by his father, and when they met, they discussed the matter of recovering Taiwan, and the other party agreed to it, and made a guarantee that when the sailors of the imperial court landed on the island of Taiwan, they would respond and capture the Red Embedded City."

When he spoke, Zheng Chenggong looked like he wanted to speak and stopped, as if there was something unspeakable, and Tian Jianxiu sensitively caught this.

"General Zheng Xiao, is there anything else unspeakable? If you have something to say, you don't have to be so restrained. ”

Looking at Tian Jianxiu's warm smile, not like a fake demeanor, Zheng Chenggong gritted his teeth, ignored the eyes of the two Zheng Hongkui brothers, and said resolutely: "Marshal, the last general thinks that according to the imperial court's plan to recover Taiwan, it is not only time-consuming and laborious, but also too passive, so it is better to take the initiative." ”

"Oh... General Zheng Xiao, what do you say the imperial court should do? Tian Jianxiu's heart moved, and he immediately became interested, and couldn't help asking.

"Marshal, the news that the secret envoy got from Guo Huaiyi is already very clear that the Han people in southern Taiwan and the aboriginal Gaoshan tribe and other tribes are in dire straits, and they are being severely oppressed by the Dutch, as long as someone raises their arms, others will respond."

Zheng Chenggong pondered slightly, his eyes glowed with confidence, and he continued: "At this time, as long as we add a fire and provide some weapons for the people on the island, Guo Huai will be half more sure as soon as he captures the Red Embedded City. ”

"Moreover, the imperial court has obtained control of the Penghu Islands, and the sailors have occupied there, under the internal response of Guo Huaiyi and others, using small boats, the imperial court can completely send some small forces to the islands."

At this moment, there was no need for Zheng Chenggong to continue to say deeply, Tian Jianxiu had already understood the meaning, and before he could say anything, Ma Xin had already preemptively praised: "Wonderful... It's really wonderful, as long as there is the firearms of the imperial court as the backing, fire support, and then send some generals who know how to attack the city over, as a command, taking the red city is almost a matter of hand. ”

During the whole process, Zheng Hongkui was secretly observing the changes in Tian Jianxiu and Ma Xin's expressions, and seeing that the two really agreed with his nephew's proposal, a hanging heart suddenly relaxed, breathed a long sigh of relief, and then said: "Moreover, as long as the imperial army's army has a firm foothold on the island, whether it is the Dutch or the Spaniards, they will not be able to jump for a few days." ”

Immediately afterwards, Zheng Zhibao and Zheng Hongkui reacted similarly, and seeing that Zheng Chenggong did not cause any trouble, they made supplementary explanations.

"Marshal, according to what we have learned over the years, whether it is Spain, the Netherlands, or Portugal, don't look at their navy is very strong, colonizing this southeast coast, but in fact, they are all small countries with widows, and they do not have too many troops, and they lack the ability to support a long-term war."

At this time, Zheng Chenggong's face was full of red light, and he was a little excited, and he interjected excitedly: "And the marshal, don't look at those foreigners in the name of the Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, etc., in fact, they belong to different companies under the jurisdiction and control of different companies, and they cannot fully represent a country......

"...... company?"

Tian Jianxiu gently spit out two words, his face full of doubt, interrupted Zheng Chenggong's narration, seeing this situation, Zheng Cai, who followed Zheng Zhilong to the sea to do business in the early years, hurriedly stood up and explained: "Marshal, that's the case, the so-called companies of foreigners are similar to our chamber of commerce, representing the common interests of some businessmen. ”

"Oh... So that's how it is, it's so much easier to do......"

While admiring again and again, Tian Jianxiu showed a sudden expression, and further said: "Since those foreigners have the attributes of merchants, it means that they are profit-seeking in their bones, once the losses caused by the war are far greater than the gains, then they lack the motivation to continue fighting, and finally have to take the initiative to sue for peace and accept the three conditions of the emperor." ”

"Yes, Marshal, that's what the last general meant......"

Zheng Chenggong echoed, and then added: "At the beginning of the war, the resistance of those foreigners may be fierce, but it will not last long, not only because they have the attributes of merchants, but mainly because they lack continuous logistics supplies and military replenishment, all of which determines that they cannot fight for a long time, and in the end they can only accept it." Unless, they don't want to trade with the imperial court and buy those goods. ”

Tian Jianxiu nodded frequently when he heard this, with a look of deep understanding, and even made a decision in his heart, and when everyone finished speaking, he responded: "Okay, just do it, Zheng Chenggong, Ma Xin, you immediately select elite firearms troops, and give priority to those who are familiar with the situation on the island of Taiwan, and soon begin to secretly send troops to the island of Taiwan, as well as powerful and easy-to-carry firearms such as tiger squat guns, three-eyed guns, and thunderbolts." ”

"At the same time, all naval divisions should also be prepared to land on the island, once the time is ripe, as soon as Guo Huai contacts the various tribes on the island, we will take action to take Taiwan Island in one fell swoop and drive the armed forces of foreigners out of the southeast coast."

"Also, Ben Shuai will draft a note, explain the matter to the emperor, and tell the details of it, and the imperial court can also be ready to move the people to the island of Taiwan."

No one doubted Tian Jianxiu's decision, because the imperial court had already decreed that in addition to the administration in Fujian and Guangdong, Tian Jianxiu could handle all military affairs with full authority and could temporarily decide some important decisions.

Of course, all this is based on reasonable and well-founded conditions, and it is necessary to reach a consensus with Xiong Wencan, the supreme administrator of Fujian and Guangdong, and to the north bank of the imperial court afterwards, Tian Jianxiu does not have the absolute right to speak in the military.

After all, whether it was the Southeast Navy Division or many army units, they were all dominated by loyalty to the Great Shun Dynasty, and Li Zicheng's holy decree took precedence over any orders.

A few days later, in the city of Beijing, in the Qianqing Palace, Song Yingxing's excited and excited voice echoed, and Li Zicheng, who was sitting next to the dragon case, was also happy and overjoyed.

"Congratulations to the emperor, it's really a good thing, God bless me Dashun Dynasty, not only Marshal Li Yan is making good progress in Liaodong, and they effortlessly took Haizhou, Gaizhou and Liaodong Town, and approached Shengjing, and the southeast also sent good news, in a few days, the imperial court will be able to subdue Taiwan Island and immigrate."

Li Zicheng stroked his chin and replied loudly: "Hehe... I also didn't expect that the southeast would end the war first, take the lead in taking the island of Taiwan, and carry out disaster relief and resettlement, which was really unexpected. ”

Speaking of this, Li Zicheng's words paused, and his expression was also embarrassed, and he asked instead: "By the way, how are Li Jin and Mr. Xu preparing?" How many people were the first to move to the island of Taiwan? ”