Hearing this, Zheng Zhilong couldn't help but be a little surprised, and turned to look at his son.
When Zheng Fusong saw it, he smiled again and said, "Dad, after all, I am already twenty years old. I have traveled all over the country and fought in wars. I am no longer a child!"
Upon hearing this, Zheng Zhilong couldn't help but snorted: "Who do you think you are from traveling around?"
Even so, it is obviously much better than before when he ignored Zheng Fusong with a gloomy expression.
Zheng Fusong saw this and quickly continued: "Dad, it's not like you don't know the national policy of the imperial court in the future. Just for the vassal princes to establish feudal overseas affairs, they have to rely on the Ming Navy. So many vassal princes' fields have been dedicated to the imperial court. , this must be done. With this national policy, can our Zheng family stop it? No matter how powerful our Zheng family is, can we be more powerful than the Kong family in Qufu?"
Hearing this, Zheng Zhilong was a little surprised and couldn't help but look at his son again.
He had lived in remote Fujian for a long time, and he had really ignored the vigorous events in the Central Plains. Although he had heard about the feudal king's donation of fields to settle overseas affairs, he had only heard about it. He didn't take things to heart that had never happened before.
But Zheng Fusong was different. He really had to travel north. What he saw and heard along the way was naturally more shocking than Zheng Zhilong's. Therefore, the words he specifically mentioned suddenly made Zheng Zhilong think about this matter again.
In addition, although the Kong family in Qufu did not have an invincible naval warship, their influence on scholars was unmatched by any other family. And this world is a world ruled by scholars and emperors. However, even so, the Qufu Kong family is gone!
Thinking of this, Zheng Zhilong couldn't help but become serious, and picked up Zheng Hongkui's letter again and read it.
Zheng Fusong saw him and stopped disturbing him. He turned around and found his mother looking worriedly at the door, so he grinned and signaled that he was fine.
Zheng Fusong's mother looked inside to see what was going on, smiled, nodded and left, apparently no longer worried about the conflict between his father and son.
In the study room, neither of them spoke, it was very quiet, with the occasional sound of turning pages of letters.
Zheng Zhilong quickly read it again and put the letter on the table. Just as he was about to speak, he suddenly heard hurried footsteps outside.
At first, Zheng Zhilong thought it was Zheng Fusong's mother, so he looked a little unhappy. He looked up, and when he was about to be scolded, he saw his fifth brother Zheng Zhibao rushing in.
Obviously, Zheng Zhibao knew the news of Zheng Fusong's return, so he just nodded to Zheng Fusong, who called him his fifth uncle, and then looked at Zheng Zhilong and said with a serious expression: "Brother, I just received two messages."
As soon as he saw his appearance, Zheng Zhilong knew it was not ordinary news, so he quickly asked: "What news?"
"A stranger has come to Quanzhou, and his identity has been verified. He is Dongchang fanzi!" Zheng Zhibao immediately replied seriously.
Zheng Zhilong is a good person, so he does more good deeds in his hometown and has a good reputation. Almost all the locals have become the eyes and ears of the Zheng family. When outsiders come over, even if they hide their identity again, they can't hide it from the Zheng family.
Upon hearing Zheng Zhibao's answer, Zheng Zhilong immediately stood up.
When Dongchang Fanzi arrived in Quanzhou, needless to say, he must have come for him.
This made Zheng Zhilong unexpected that the imperial court actually sent Dongchang Fanzi. Is that easy to deal with?
It seems that the imperial court is really going to take action against the Zheng family. If they don't satisfy the imperial court, they will be like the Kong family in Qufu, using knives and guns!
Thinking of this, Zheng Zhilong's face became very serious, but he could still maintain his superficial calm and just asked again: "What other news?"
"Our people in the capital, hurry up and send back the news..." Zheng Zhibao immediately replied, "Under the command of Duke Xingguo, the imperial army won the battle of Ningyuan. Not only did they recover Ningyuan, they also wiped out the enemy." More than 30,000 Jianlu captured Gushan Ezhen alive with a white flag, a great victory, and will return to Beijing in triumph soon!"
Since the last time, Zheng Zhilong has sent people to the capital. If there is any important news, he will fly to Fujian as soon as possible.
Of course Zheng Zhilong also knew about the affairs of the Kong family in Qufu, but at that time he felt that the Kong family in Shandong was none of his business. The reason why he thinks so is, in the final analysis, the reason why he is unwilling to give up on the southeast coast and becomes obsessed with it.
At this time, he had actually been awakened by Zheng Fusong and Zheng Hongkui and could look at things more objectively. After hearing the two pieces of news brought by Zheng Zhibao, the expression on his face obviously changed.
But before he could speak, Zheng Fusong was already surprised. He said to Zheng Zhibao: "Is this news true? Even Gu Shan'erzhen, who is decorated with a white flag, was captured alive?"
Zheng Fusong had been the commander of the Denglai Navy for such a long time, so he naturally knew more about Jianlu than others. Therefore, he could understand how difficult it was for the imperial officers and soldiers to regain Ningyuan and capture Gushan Ezhen with the white flag alive!
Although the Zheng family was invincible at sea, he also saw Jianlu on the shore during the naval battle on Pi Island that day. Not only himself, Zheng Hongkui also told him that they were all elite soldiers. If the Zheng family came ashore, they would never be able to match those Jianlu.
But this time, the imperial army actually wiped out more than 30,000 captives. This was an unprecedented victory! It’s really unprecedented!
Thinking like this, he didn't even wait for Zheng Zhibao to answer him, and said with emotion: "I used to think that Duke Xingguo led troops to fight in the north and south, and defeated so many bandits, which was very powerful. Now I didn't expect that Duke Xingguo led troops The soldiers went to fight Jianlu, and they were so powerful! Tsk, Tsk, Duke Xingguo is so powerful!"
While feeling these words, he turned to look at his father and deliberately emphasized the last sentence, obviously speaking for his father.
Zheng Zhilong had ears, so he naturally heard it and glared at his son. Then, he looked at Zheng Zhibao and asked, "What do you think?"
After Zheng Zhibao heard this, before he could answer, Zheng Fusong rushed to say: "My fourth uncle and I want dad to go north as soon as possible, so that our Zheng family can still be in peace, otherwise we will definitely be the same as the Kong family in Qufu! "
When Zheng Zhilong heard this, he immediately shouted angrily: "Do you want you to talk too much?"
Zheng Zhibao looked at the father and son, then looked down at the letter on the desk, then looked up at Zheng Zhilong and said: "Brother, it is not easy for three people in our Zheng family to hold official positions now. If we work hard, we will definitely be able to do it again in the future." If we can bring glory to the main court, if it drags on any longer, the imperial court may send more than just Dongchang fans."
Having said this, he paused and then emphasized his tone: "Making money is a good thing, but the court is no longer the court it used to be!"
After hearing this, Zheng Zhilong nodded thoughtfully, and said with some emotion: "Yes, the court today is no longer the court before! If you have a life to make money, you must also have a life to spend money!"
Upon hearing this, Zheng Fusong's face immediately showed a look of joy, and he immediately said to Zheng Zhilong: "Dad, then I'm going to find my mother!"
Obviously, the matter has been resolved satisfactorily and he is going to see her mother.
When Zheng Zhilong heard this, his face darkened, and he immediately shouted: "Why are you so anxious? Your mother can still run away? The boss is not young anymore, and he is still irritable. Sit down and talk!"
"I'm not impatient, I'm already a commander in chief!" Although Zheng Fusong said this, he still sat down.
His words made Zheng Zhilong choke, and he had the urge to hit someone: The general soldier is amazing, your father has not paved the way for you!
But there was one thing that made him happy. In terms of right and wrong and major choices, his seemingly unreliable son made the right choice twice.
At this time, he naturally didn't know that if in the original history, Zheng Fusong made the right choice on the big issues of right and wrong, and his reputation would be immortalized forever; but throughout his life, he made the wrong choice, and ended up ruined and exiled to Ning. The point where the ancient pagoda died.
At this time, Zheng Zhilong already had some concerns in his mind, so he calmed down again and immediately asked Zheng Fusong about his experiences and knowledge in the north.
He asked very carefully, especially about the situation of the imperial army and the situation of the captives in Liaodong. Finally, he drove Zheng Fusong away and discussed it with Zheng Zhibao again.
In the evening, Zheng Zhilong summoned his trusted generals and his son Zheng Fusong, and announced his decision: "Early the day after tomorrow, I will prepare to leave for the north. All matters in Fujian will be left to Fusong. He is still young and lacks Experience, you must do your best to help him!"
When Zheng Fusong heard this, his mouth curled up, a little unhappy.
However, in front of so many uncles, he also knew what was appropriate and did not openly talk back.
Zheng Zhilong's brothers and confidant generals naturally would not refuse Zheng Zhilong's request and agreed to it together.
Zheng Fusong is now the commander-in-chief of the Fujian Navy. His high official position means that the official positions of his subordinates have a new upper limit, which is also a good thing for them.
Zheng Zhilong's expression did not relax, and he still told them seriously: "I'm not worried about anything else. You must be careful about the high-ranking Hongyi. I'm not here, and the navy has transferred so many people to the north. I'm worried about the Hongyi." Will be ready to make a move!"
Along the coast of the Ming Dynasty, the annual protection fee generates tens of millions of silver income, which is definitely a huge sum of money. The previous Dutch were defeated by Zheng Zhilong, and they had to pay Zheng Zhilong protection money. If given the chance, they would definitely not give in!
Of course, Zheng Zhibao knew this, so he immediately took the lead and said, "Brother, don't worry, we will all help Fusong."
After hearing this, Zheng Fusong was not afraid. Instead, his eyes rolled around. He seemed to remember that Duke Xingguo had said that the high officials were the territory of the Ming Dynasty!
Zheng Zhilong didn't care about anything else, and arranged all the things he handed over immediately, and then set off for the capital.
By this time, Zhang Mingwei had already made Zhu Yuya happy, and the family was having a great time meeting each other.
Next, it’s time to get down to business.
