Daming: Stealing Chen Yuanyuan at the beginning

Chapter 210

Zheng Zhilong was sent to Beijing, but he did not see a grand welcome ceremony.The car he was riding in was guarded by hundreds of soldiers, and he drove into a compound with high walls alone, and the scene was very deserted.

A small commander said: "Mr. Zheng, Mr. Fan has an order that you will live here from now on. If you need anything, let us know, and we will take care of it for you. There are three schools of thought gathered in the capital, and the situation is complicated. In order to ensure the safety of Mr. Zheng It's safe, please don't leave the house at will."

Knowing that he was under house arrest, Zheng Zhilong sighed, feeling somewhat regretful.Thinking of the unpredictable life and death of the subordinates who followed him to the north, he felt even more sad, and cursed Fan Wencheng hundreds of times in his heart.

A few days later, an official from the Qing Dynasty came, but it was Guang Shiheng, the former Ming Dynasty official who was demoted, and announced an imperial decree, to the effect that Zheng Zhilong was named Angbang Zhangjing.

Zheng Zhilong asked: "What is Angbang Zhangjing's job, and what is the official position?"

Guang Shiheng said: "Angbang Zhangjing is a false position, and has no actual position."

"Oh, that's a kind of title? Answer me, what kind of title is it?"

Guang Shiheng was a little embarrassed, and said after a long while: "Angbang Zhangjing is equivalent to the commander-in-chief of the Ming Dynasty, also known as Jingqi Nihafan, probably a Viscount."

Zheng Zhilong was furious, kicked over a chair, and scolded: "It's too much to bully! I was originally the general soldier of Fujian in the Ming Dynasty, and the Manchu court wanted to recruit security, so I showed such sincerity, thinking I was a three-year-old child?" ? Fan Wencheng, old man!"

Guang Shiheng stood silently at the side, and when Zheng Zhilong had finished scolding, he lifted up the chair that fell on the ground, and said, "Mr. Zheng's life is at stake, and he still strives for fame and fortune. Isn't he a stupid person who doesn't understand current affairs?"

"What did you say?" Zheng Zhilong glared at Guang Shiheng.

Guang Shiheng said: "Like my husband, I am also a Han Chinese. I have surrendered to the Qing Dynasty for more than two years. I think I understand the intentions of the Qing court better than my husband. When Wu Sangui was attacked by Li Zicheng's army in Shanhaiguan, he sent an envoy to ask the regent for help. Do you know how the Regent reacted?"

"Let me tell you, the regent didn't pay attention at first, and he didn't agree to send troops to rescue until Wu Sangui sent eight envoys in one day. Mr. Zheng, this is the regent's art of controlling people!"

"Sir, just think about it. If Wu Sangui can't hold his breath and lose face, will he be able to become King Pingxi in the future? Therefore, I advise you not to rush to ask for the title, but to think about what you can do for the court." matter!"

Zheng Zhilong's anger calmed down a bit, and he asked, "Then why did Sun Kewang surrender and make him King of Righteousness immediately?"

Guang Shiheng said: "Because Sun Kewang has nothing but a worthless reputation, what's the point of being crowned king? To put something I shouldn't have said, Sun Kewang's life is over and he can't do anything else."

"Mr. is different. There is still a lot of room for improvement. As for where you can climb, it depends on your ability. This is the true intention of the Regent and Lord Fan."

Zheng Zhilong sat down, rubbed his brows and said, "Hmph, what I don't like the most is this kind of scheming, dirty and despicable!"

Guang Shiheng was noncommittal, and said indifferently: "It's still the same sentence, Mr. Zheng is in a cage, and he can't help himself. If you don't cooperate, you will only die, please think again."

"Let me ask, how are my men doing?" Zheng Zhilong said.

"To tell the truth, most of them became prisoners, and dozens of people fled to the south in two boats. Those who became prisoners, whether they died or lived, all depended on Mr. Zheng's choice."

Zheng Zhilong leaned back in his chair, with his eyes half open and half closed, and one hand stroking his increasingly fat belly. He thought to himself that I have reached middle age and can no longer afford to suffer. At this point, I can only compromise.

He opened his eyes and said, "I am willing to cooperate with the Manchu Qing court. Lord Guangda please report to the Regent and Fan Wencheng, and tell them that as long as I can properly arrange my family and subordinates, being a king or a marquis is the second priority."

"Okay!" Guang Shiheng laughed loudly, got up and walked to the door, then turned around and said, "Mr. I wish I could be drowned with spittle, but I have rich clothes, rich food, wives and concubines, and live a happy and comfortable life, no matter what the world talks about!"

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In August, the news of Zheng Zhilong's surrender to the Qing Dynasty shocked the world.

The members of the Zheng family became a mess because of this matter, and people had different opinions and were hesitant.Then the Manchu Qing sent people from the sea to the south, bringing with them a letter written by Zheng Zhilong himself.

Zheng Mansion, Xiao Si Tang.

Zheng Zhibao has returned to Jinjiang from Zhoushan. After reading the letter, he shouted: "Brother said, in order to show our sincerity, let us attack Zhejiang or Fujian. I will go to Zhoushan by sea and use the Zhoushan Islands as a springboard. Attack Jiaxing Mansion."

"Wait a minute!" Zheng Cai stopped Zheng Zhibao and said, "Who said we are going to surrender to the Manchu Tartars?"

Zheng Zhibao frowned: "Zheng Cai, your uncle has fallen into the hands of the Tartars. Although this letter was written by him, he must have been coerced. If we don't follow through, his life will be in danger! "

Then he looked at Zheng Hongkui, and said: "Fourth Brother, Brother Sen is not in Jinjiang now, and the Zheng family has to be decided by you. It is not too late, let's send orders to act."

Zheng Hongkui patted his forehead and said, "I told you at the beginning that you can't deal with tartars, but my elder brother didn't listen. Now it's all right, did you fall into the trap?"

"Fourth brother, what's the use of complaining?" Zheng Zhibao stomped.

Zheng Hongkui said in a rough voice: "I also know that complaining is useless, but I can't make the decision! This family business was worked hard by the eldest brother, and it should be handed over to Brother Sen. Only in this way can it be justified. No one is allowed to mess around, wait. When Brother Sen returns to Jinjiang, he will make the decision."

"Can Manqing wait until that time? No, I must not just sit and watch my elder brother be in danger!" Zheng Zhibao walked away.

Zheng Hongkui shouted: "Fifth brother, if you dare to take our fleet away, don't blame me for being rude!"

"I only take away my subordinates!" Zheng Zhibao pulled out his knife and said viciously, "Get out of the way, whoever dares to stop me, I will chop him up!"

People didn't dare to stop them, so Zheng Zhibao left Jinjiang, took dozens of warships to the north at high speed, first occupied Zhoushan Islands, and then went ashore to plunder Jiaxing Mansion.

Zheng Zhibao left, and Zheng Cai couldn't sit still anymore, and said loudly: "Shi Fu, Shi Lang, and Zeng De, the three of you have been greatly favored by our Zheng family. My uncle treats you with deep love and righteousness. He is now a man of the Qing Dynasty." If the Tatars hold us hostage, why don't we just go north and send troops to Tianjin to attack Huanglong?"

Shi Fu is an old man from Zheng's family, and he was calm. He shook his head and said, "This plan is even more inappropriate. How can we supply food when we are running thousands of miles? We have no base on land, and we are completely rootless duckweed. Attacking Tianjin is pure nonsense."

Unexpectedly, Shi Lang and Zeng De were still very young. They were overwhelmed with enthusiasm and said in unison: "We are willing to obey Brother Cai's orders!"

"Very good, follow me north!" Zheng Cai said.

Zheng Hongkui is a big boss, and his prestige is not high on weekdays, so he can't stop him at all.The three of Zheng Cai took away almost half of the ships, and people became even more flustered.

Fortunately, Shi Fu tried his best to mediate and mediate, and the remaining people were willing to obey Zheng Hongkui's orders and waited anxiously for Zheng Sen to return from Dongfan.

When Zheng Sen returned to Jinjiang from Dongfan, it was half a month later.Unexpectedly, in just two months, the Zheng family fell into a state of disintegration, and he was extremely heartbroken.

"Father, you are so wise, you were confused for a while!" Zheng Sen cried.

Shi Fu persuaded: "Brother Sen, crying can't solve the problem, let's find a way to deal with the situation. The old master has become a prisoner of the Tartars. It's up to you to decide what the Zheng family should do."

Zheng Sen solemnly bowed to Zheng Hongkui and Shi Fu, straightened his body, and said: "In times of crisis, thanks to Fourth Uncle and Uncle Shi for keeping the situation stable, I am extremely grateful."

"Brother Sen, what are you thinking?" Zheng Hongkui asked.

Zheng Sen pondered for a while, and said: "Call everyone in the clan, as well as generals and generals, and wait for me at the Confucius Temple at noon tomorrow."

At noon on the second day, members of the Zheng clan and a group of generals arrived at the Confucius Temple, and saw cigarettes curling up from the temple.Not long after, gongs and drums sounded, and a large group of people came from a distance, carrying three animals, making a lot of noise.

People in Jinjiang flocked to the Confucius Temple to watch the excitement. They also heard about Zheng Zhilong's surrender to the Manchus and the various bewildered actions of the Zheng family.People are deeply curious as to how Zheng Sen, a son who has always been arrogant and unruly, will make a decision.

Zheng Sen came slowly, with a steady pace and a solemn expression.People stepped aside one after another to let him walk into the Confucian Temple.

After laying out three animals and burning joss sticks and paper money, Zheng Sen suddenly rushed to the altar and cried loudly: "If the father never returns, the child will come to avenge the father..."

The cries are pitiful and angry, and those who hear them shed tears.

Enough crying, Zheng Sen stood up, no tears in his eyes, his eyes were clear and firm.

He took off his Confucian crown and Confucian uniform, and threw it into the brazier.The clothes and hats immediately burned, and the flames rose.

Zheng Sen turned around and bowed his hands to the people present, and said loudly: "When my father went to see Fan Wencheng, he was caught in the trap. It is also a great luck that he is not dead. If my father unfortunately dies, God and fate are the sons of man." The only way to get revenge is to achieve the best of both loyalty and filial piety."

"I, Zheng Sen, swear in front of Confucius that the barbarians in China are different, and I will never surrender to the Manchu Tartars in this life! If my father dies unfortunately because I don't surrender, I am willing to bear the charge of disfilial piety for the rest of my life."

"A man is born between heaven and earth. He does something, and he does not do something. Those who do something will show their true qualities in the sea, even if thousands of people will go to them; Thousands of arrows pierce my heart, and I will remain true to my original intention!"

"Good!" The people cheered, and the applause was like thunder.

Zheng Hongkui exclaimed excitedly: "Well done, brother Sen, you can't surrender to the Tartars at all! Don't worry, if the elder brother dies unfortunately, he will blame you when he arrives in the underworld, and the fourth uncle will apologize for you and go up the mountain of swords." I don’t hesitate to use the frying pan!”

Shi Fu's eyes were moist, thinking that Brother Sen used to be like a playboy, but the reputation of the Zheng family still depends on him to preserve it.

Zheng Sen said to the generals again: "You have followed my Zheng family in the turmoil, and you have contributed a lot. Tell me, is it right or wrong for me not to surrender to the Tartars?"

"I will follow the young master to the death!" The generals knelt down.

"Very well, to show my determination, I decided to set fire to the Zheng family's mansion. If the tartars are not eliminated, what is the family doing!"

When they heard that Zheng Sen was going to burn down the luxurious Zheng Mansion, the people were shocked and felt it was a pity.

That night, the Zheng Mansion was on fire.The raging fire lit up the sky red, and the light of the fire could be seen miles away.The mansion that Zheng Zhilong devoted almost all his life to was reduced to nothing, leaving only ruins.

The common people were deeply moved when they heard the sound of beeping fire.They were deeply affected, and after the fire subsided, anyone who passed near the ruins would stop and bow.

(End of this chapter)