Carrying AK into Ming Dynasty

Chapter 496 Returning to Beijing ([-]-character chapter)

Qian Qianyi has been very depressed recently. He just wrote a congratulatory speech when King Hui was in charge of Nanjing and then he was imprisoned. Although there was no danger, he was still very depressed.

I think he has passed the Jinshi examination for more than ten years, and has been in the officialdom for more than [-] years. He has been a minister and a cabinet. Although he was "framed" by others and Xie Guan returned to his hometown for nearly ten years, he still feels that he has more courage and wants to be loyal to the country. The mind never stops.

It just so happened that the King of Anguo County came to Nanjing and received favors from others, so Qian Qianyi wanted to take this opportunity to get acquainted and see if he could re-enter the court.

It's just that he was very entangled. After all, he had to bend down to beg a young man at his age. If the group of arrogant colleagues knew about it, he would be ridiculed again, but no matter how entangled he was, he still came.

As soon as Liu Hongjian entered the door, he saw a hale and hearty old man sitting at the wine table. Zheng Sen hurriedly introduced each other, and Qian Qianyi bowed to salute.

After the three of them were polite, Qian Qianyi expressed in a very cryptic way that he wanted to become an official, and Liu Hongjian suddenly muttered in his heart.

I said in my heart that you were teasing me, and it was so easy to bring down the Donglin Party in the court. You, a Donglin boss who has been home for many years, still want to go back?

Is this king a second idiot?

Besides, isn't it good for you to teach in Nanjing Guozijian?It's not enough to harm those idiots, but also want to harm the common people of Daming?There are no doors!

But in front of Xiao Zheng, Liu Hongjian couldn't refuse directly, he just told him to wait for news, and by the way, he also fooled Lao Qian's residence in Nanjing City - Red Bean Restaurant.

After all, he has been in the imperial court for so long, Qian Qianyi's family background is not unreasonable, and there are many literati in the south of the Yangtze River, and Lao Qian is known as the leader of the poetry circle.

Although he is in his sixties, he married Liu Rushi, one of the eight beauties who could be his granddaughter, and played the trick of hiding the beauty in the golden house.

There is a red bean restaurant in the east, and a Jiangyun building in the west. The old guy doesn't care about the yellow-faced woman at home, and he and Liu Rushi go in and out with each other.

It was dark when old man Qian was sent away, and most of the guests in the Xiaoxiang Pavilion had already left, leaving only Zheng Sen and Liu Hongjian. Not much to say about the future.

Although the course of history was disrupted by him, the Zheng family is still the original Zheng family, still the overlord of the sea, but lost the object of allegiance.

"Brother Liu, please save my Zheng family!" Zheng Sen pondered for a long time, then suddenly bowed.

He really couldn't help it. His father, Zheng Zhilong, was stubborn and domineering. He always did things his own way. As long as he decided on something, not to mention his son, even his uncles Zheng Zhihu and Zheng Zhibao couldn't stop him.

After getting acquainted, Zheng Sen also knew that the newly acquainted elder brother in front of him was a man of "old and warm heart", otherwise he would not have mentioned the Zheng family matter to him. Since he mentioned it, he must have prepared for it.

But Liu Hongjian didn't say anything, so Zheng Sen could only be anxious.

"Sit down, Damu. This matter can be discussed later. I will talk to you about some foreign affairs for my brother. Who do you think Daming's enemies are?" Liu Hongjian did not answer Zheng Sen, but threw out a new question. doubt.

"Ming's enemies? Aren't they the nobles who sit back and reap the rewards?" Zheng Sen wondered why Liu Hongjian said this to him.

"No, no, after King Hui's rebellion, nobles are no longer in the limelight, let's guess again!" Liu Hongjian was not satisfied, he just wanted to see if Xiao Zheng's ability was as powerful as the later generations boasted, and if he could Together for great things.

Seeing that his answer was rejected, Zheng Sen couldn't help thinking deeply.

Now, because of the toss between Chongzhen and Liu Hongjian, Daming has completely controlled the military and financial power, and the cabinet is even more ruthless. The princes and nobles have no soldiers and no power, which is really nothing to worry about.

Could it be...

"Brother Liu is worried about overseas?" Zheng Sen was not sure but just tried to ask.

"Brother Damu is very human. I think your Zheng family has risen in the ocean because you know a lot about overseas affairs. Let me tell you your opinion."

Liu Hongjian felt that although Xiao Zheng hadn't experienced the ups and downs of later generations, his knowledge had already surpassed many so-called great Confucians in the court, but it was not enough!

"I once heard from my father that the biggest enemy of the Zheng family overseas is the Netherlands, and my younger brother once heard from my uncle that the navy of the Netherlands is not only strong in equipment but also in soldiers.

Their warships run faster than my Zheng family's, and they have more cannons than my Zheng's Fuchuan, and their range is farther than my Zheng's. My father has been ordering people to study the structure of Dutch warships, but my brother did not No breakthrough is known. "

Zheng Sen frowned and said to Liu Hongjian.

"There are still big and small Franglers." Zheng Sen continued when he saw Liu Hongjian smiled and said nothing.

"I heard that the war on Europa has been going on for 30 years, the small Frang machine has tended to decline, and the warships of the big Frang machine are all over the small western ocean.

There are also the countries of França, Switzerland, Britain, and the Holy Roman State..."

Zheng Sen was worthy of being the son of a pirate king. He talked about many foreign kingdoms, and Liu Hongjian nodded repeatedly.

"If there must be a war between Ming Dynasty and foreign countries, where does Damu think this war will take place?" Liu Hongjian was in a good mood, and had already forgotten all about the sour Wen Sheng.

Since ancient times, the peoples who often travel to the sea are more knowledgeable. After coming to Ming Dynasty for more than a year, Liu Hongjian has few friends that he can really talk to, and Zheng Sen is the first one.

His knowledge of foreign countries is enough to make the so-called humerus in the court who only know about it but also educate the common people feel ashamed.

"Don't worry, I'm a brother, why don't you and I write down what's on our minds." Seeing Zheng Sen lost in thought, Liu Hongjian suggested.

Zheng Sen had no objection, the two dipped in the wine in their cups, wrote and scratched on their hands, and then spread their palms.

"Hahahaha—" Liu Hongjian and Zheng Sen laughed out loud one after another.

It turned out that both of them had the word Ryukyu written in their hands.

Both Ryukyu and Taiwan are involved in the hearts of the Chinese nation, whether it is now or in future generations. This strategic hub in Nanyang has experienced the baptism of blood and fire even in the late Ming Dynasty.

Although the Zheng Zhilong navy defeated the Dutch navy in Nanyang, it still entrenched in the southern part of Taiwan, and also established two strong military fortresses on the island-Zelan Zhering Fort and Puluomin Zhering Fort.

After laughing, Zheng Sen's complexion darkened again. For the Zheng family, the Netherlands, Ryukyu, and Francha are all floating clouds, and the future of the Zheng family is the foundation. If the court really removes his Zheng family, the Zheng family can afford it ?

I'm afraid that the best ending in the end is to flee in a hurry, to the depths of the ocean, but... can you really escape?

Zheng Sen didn't want to do that. Han blood flowed through his body. He loved this country, and he didn't want to wait to die in a place full of black and brown people.

"Your Majesty will abdicate the throne to His Highness the Crown Prince in a few days." Liu Hongjian knew Zheng Sen's worries and said quietly.

"What? Your Majesty wants a Zen seat?" Zheng Sen was shocked when he heard this.

"Da Mumo is so flustered. It's true. Your Majesty has been in poor health after working hard for half his life. It's good to retire and enjoy the blessings, right?" Liu Hongjian stared at Zheng Sen and said meaningfully.

Zheng Sen's expression was uncertain, he was still digesting Liu Hongjian's words.

If His Majesty is really like this, he must have retreated bravely for the rapids. His father...now he has lost the courage of his youth, and he spends all day in his mansion in Quanzhou. Those uncles and cousins ​​have long been dissatisfied... …

"Brother, Damu understands." Zheng Sen bowed his hands solemnly.

He wants to be loyal to the country, wants the Zheng family to last forever, and wants to pour his blood on this land he loves. Since his father is already a hindrance to Daming and the Zheng family, then he...

What is righteousness and what is small, Zheng Sen thought about it in his heart, and after thinking through these, the fighting spirit in Zheng Sen's chest seemed to be ignited like a raging fire.

The two chatted happily in the Xiaoxiang Pavilion until they got very drunk, and in the end, their respective family members carried them back to the mansion.

The next day Liu Hongjian woke up with a splitting headache, and Shi Kefa stood outside Liu Hongjian's yard dangling from side to side like ants on a hot pot.

After King Hui Zhu Changrun and all the nobles were defeated, the nobles around Nanjing who were watching the situation couldn't sit still anymore, and they dragged their families to Nanjing City to surrender.

It only took half a day, and the six yamen were already filled with the families, servants, and carriages of unknown contents.

Although Shi Kefa knew the situation of this group of people, but the imperial court did not decree, these nobles were much more than his idle military (light) department (pole) Shang (sectoral) in terms of titles.

Shi Kefa knew that he couldn't deal with this group of people, so he came to Dingguo Duke's Mansion occupied by Liu Hongjian immediately. He entered the gate, but he almost died of anger when he reached the inner courtyard.

No matter how good he said, the two brothers Liu Hu and Liu Bao refused to give way like door gods, because they couldn't understand at all. They only knew that no one was allowed to be admitted to the hospital without the order of the head of the family or the boss.

"My lord, my lord, are you up? My lord has something important to tell! My lord—my lord—my lord Shi Kefa has something important to tell! My lord——"

Shi Kefa yelled at the inside, that was him, if it was the colleagues from the Sixth Department in the past, how many people would be able to make such unseemly yells.

"Master Shi, why did you come to see me so early in the morning?" Liu Hongjian yawned, because he slept so late yesterday and drank so much wine.

"Hey, my lord, something serious has happened, let's go to the yamen with the officials to have a look!" Shi Kefa's face was dark, the sun was already past noon, and it was still early in the morning?

After Shi Kefa said something, Liu Hongjian suddenly realized that his trip was not in vain, but the bones of these tarsal maggots were too soft.

The two went to the yamen of the Ministry of War, but saw that the yamen entrance was full of people. In such a short time, several households such as Zhenguo General, Fuguo Lieutenant, Earl, Marquis...

"My lord is here, give way, everyone, and let my lord go in." Shi Kefa's voice was bright but not loud.

Arriving at the main hall of the yamen, several nobles with gray beards and half of their beards wearing brocade robes stood up to greet them.

"The king of Duyang County, Zhu Zaizao, has met the king of Anguo County!"

"Zhecheng County King Zhu Suhao has met Anguo County King!"

"The Marquis of Ningyang, the Marquis of Ningyang, has met the Prince of Anguo County!"

"General Zhen Guo..."

……

"Why are you here?" Liu Hongjian asked knowingly, and sat down directly at the head of the main hall. A young man with an earl personally brought tea to Liu Hongjian.

What's the matter?What else can happen?King Hui would collapse at the touch of a button, and immediately cut off all the extravagant hopes of nobles. Are you really waiting for Jin Yiwei and Dongchang to come to your door?
It's better to go to Beijing to plead guilty in person, and hope that Chongzhen can forgive him for his ancestor's credit.

But the future is uncertain after traveling thousands of miles to the capital, but the Prince of Anguo is close at hand. The position of this prince in His Majesty's heart is like a mirror in everyone's heart. If Liu Hongjian nods, maybe...

The nobles of the Ming Dynasty who were once aloof were all respectful and respectful at this time, fearing that they would offend the evil spirit, they flattered him several times, and the small table where Liu Hongjian put the tea bowls was filled with silver bills in a short while.

How could Liu Hongjian accept it? The money came from a filthy source, and it caused blood and tears from the common people.

Now that the nobles have all come to the net, Liu Hongjian, who has saved himself, is troublesome and has the treatment of surrendering himself. All the nobles are arranged on several large ships. As for the captives of the rebel army, let's tie them together The bar is stuffed into the warehouse.

Because of the crusade against King Hui, the people of the imperial court were panic-stricken. Liu Hongjian knew that Chongzhen was worried, and agreed with Shi Kefa to draw [-] soldiers from the four towns in Jiangbei to station in Nanjing City.

He also wrote to Qin Liangyu, the governor of Southwest China, asking him to speed up the clearance of Zhang Paopao, who was in Sichuan and Shu, and was scheduled to return to Beijing by water on the third day of November two days later.

On the occasion of parting, Shi Kefa and Zheng Sen came to see him off.

"I almost forgot, there is a small matter that my lord needs Mr. Shi's help with." Liu Hongjian got on the boat but got off again.

That day Xiaoxiang Pavilion met Li Xiangjun and Dong Xiaowan from the Jiaofang Division, which made Liu Hongjian feel a lot. Liu Hongjian knew something about the filth in the Jiaofang Division. Only officials are allowed.

in principle?hehe.

Most of the women who go to the Jiaofang Division can only forcefully smile and live in misery all their lives. Even if they give birth to children, they will be of low status for generations, and the men will be slaves and women will be prostitutes.

The two daughters Dong and Li are both bright-minded people. He, Liu Hongjian, cannot shake the outdated feudal concepts by himself, but since they have encountered each other, he will definitely not stand by and watch.

As for the fact that ordinary people cannot get rid of lowly status?What doesn't exist is just Liu Hongjian's words, unless this person doesn't want to die.

Liu Hongjian ordered Shi Kefa to temporarily place the two daughters in the Hongdou Pavilion from the Secretary of Jiaofang, and took out a 2000 tael bank note to Shi Kefa, and asked him to take care of it on his behalf.

There is only so much he can do, give them freedom, and what they will do in the future is their own business.

Liu Hongjian sighed and waved goodbye to Shi Kefa, Zheng Sen and others. Jiang Nan and his party had a quick glance, and he didn't even have time to savor it carefully.

But he knew in his heart that he would come back in the near future, and by then, Daming would definitely change his appearance.

PS: A little historical science popularization, Dafraji, namely Portugal.Petit Francois, that is, Spain.Française, that is, France.Switzerland, that is, Sweden.Britain, the United Kingdom.

(End of this chapter)