Ming Zhengzhi, I am Zheng Kezang

The good news that Zheng Kezang received was not actually because of the hot bombs. The reason why he and some military officers from the Yuanhang Battalion appeared in the artillery test factory was because of what Xie Bao brought back.That's right, this is a secret letter sent back by Chen Shengwu from Guangzhou. After more than a year of hard work, Chen Shengwu not only gained a firm foothold in Guangzhou as a landed juror, but also finally contacted an anti-Qing army organized by the old Hanliu Ministry. The group Qiankunhui, and according to the introduction of Qiankunhui, has a relationship with a branch of Zhaijiao.

The so-called Zhaijiao is a branch of Luojiao (Note: Please check the content of Luojiao yourself, you can write a book about it), as a secret religion, it was also suppressed by the Qing government, so Chen Shengwu hoped that Zheng Kezang would agree to use Zhaijiao The power of teaching expanded the tentacles of the Hanliu organization and established a wider intelligence system.

Zheng Kezang was very happy about Chen Shengwu's success, but he was full of doubts about joining forces with Zhaijiao. First, the penetration of underground sects was astonishing. Chen Shengwu's attempt to take advantage of the other party was likely to be used by the other party. However, all Chinese dynasties have implemented the strategy of suppressing underground sects, and it is not only the Manchu family. Unless he learns from Zhu Chongba, it will still be light for theocratic power to override imperial power in the future.

However, Zheng Kezang's immediate goal is to keep Taiwan and thus the capital of the Communist Party. In this case, even if he knows that the other party is a devil, he can only cooperate first.Of course, Zheng Kezang is still vigilant enough, so he personally designed a method of using white gloves, which not only ensures the safety of Ming Zheng's infiltrators, but also isolates the possibility of large-scale infiltration of Zhaijiao. It is a loss in the efficiency of information transmission, but for the Manchu officialdom whose overall reaction speed is not fast, this loss is not unacceptable

Hoi An (hoi-anfaifo) is located at the estuary of the Chai River (the Thubon River) in the Quang Nam-Da Nang Province in central Vietnam. It was historically the hometown of the Champa people. At the beginning of the 16th century, Annan entered the period of the "Northern and Southern Dynasties" (1527-1592 A.D.) and the confrontation between Zheng and Ruan (1533-18 A.D.). It continued to occupy Champa, and at the same time allowed foreign merchant ships to trade in ports such as Hoi An, and monopolized operations to collect business profits, "one for military supplies, and one for national use."

Due to the close connection between Guangnan and the southeast coastal areas of China, Hoi An has been a springboard and base for Chinese merchants to trade with Southeast Asia since its opening. It is an ancient post where hundreds of Guangdong and thousands of rivers and boats come and go, and a thoroughfare for merchants from five lakes and eight Fujian".

But prosperity requires force to defend, and Guangnan Ruan has no strong land power, and his navy is nothing more than a few large sampans. The reason why he has not been attacked until now is only one aspect It is because the European powers entering East Asia at this time are not in the era of doing whatever they want. On the other hand, it is also because the Qing government banned the sea, and all parties need such a port for goods transfer.However, Hoi An's good days are finally coming to an end. Under the lure of Chen Shengwu and Cai Tong's successive reports, the Boy Scouts' Expeditionary Battalion, which is temporarily unable to deal with large European merchant ships, finally casts its sights on this fertile land without much resistance. sea ​​area

As soon as the first month of the 36th year of the Yongli calendar of the Ming Dynasty passed, the Yuanhang Battalion went straight to Huitong. On February [-]th, they captured two Chinese smuggling ships sailing from Hui'an with more than a dozen black cannons on the ocean between Qiongzhou and Hoi'an. A dozen kinds of goods including polo hemp, ebony, rosewood, sumu, shark fin, bird's nest, white sugar, sea cucumber, shochu, and lead were seized with a total value of about ten thousand taels. The above two lucky boats were burnt down after the cargo was carried off.

Less than two days after passing Lishi, Feitian and other three ships successfully intercepted a Siamese ship in the sea south of Huitong, and found pepper, cardamom, tortoiseshell, gemstones, tin, ivory, Sugar, indigo and many other materials, so Maying kidnapped people and goods again, and then sank the ship.

"Commander, it's time to return to Dongning." Chu Jin, the captain of Flying Dragon, certainly didn't want to just accept it. "Actually, I don't worry about anything else. The key is the forty or so guys that were captured. Although they are now scattered in three boats, with no more than a dozen in each boat, we don't have special cells for people. These people need to Arrange for guards. If they encounter a boat again and fight again, they will find a place to make trouble, and it will be a trouble."

"If you're afraid of trouble, just go hungry for two more days. I don't believe it. They are so hungry that their hands and feet are limp, so why would they want to make a fuss?" Maying's voice was as cold as the sea water in winter. "By the way, have you checked out on that boat, how many of those Siamese ghosts are real Han Chinese, and how many are fakes?"

"Is there still a need for screening?" Chu Jin said carelessly. "Anyone who can speak Cantonese, Hokkien and Hakka is considered a Han Chinese. After returning home, they will be given the land to plant. If they don't say that they can all be treated as Siamese." Having said this, Chu Jin's face became serious. "Actually, the Siamese are not important. The key is the Han people. We plundered them to Taiwan, and the wives and children of the family were separated. If they found out the truth after landing, they would take the opportunity to make trouble."

"Do local Baojias eat dry food?" Maying curled her lips. "Besides, there are still Xun soldiers here, so you don't have to worry about it." Maying picked up the binoculars and looked at the distance for a while before continuing. "They are willing to be obedient citizens of the Tartars. This is their retribution. If you think about their difficulties, it is better to think about the Han people who were killed by the Tartars."

"Actually, I just don't understand why so many people are willing to be obedient citizens of the Tartars, live under the knife of the Tartars, and even enjoy being traitors and lackeys." Chu Jin shook his head with a puzzled expression on his face. "Speaking of which, if it weren't for these traitors, how could this fan have returned from the mainland? Could it be that Daming's destiny is not with him?"

"It's good if the fate is not in Daming." Although Zheng Kezang is suspicious of him, the method is still secretive, so Maying is still loyal to Zheng Kezang. "Only the commander-in-chief can accomplish the great cause of overthrowing the Tartars and restoring China. Think about how Zhu Chongba was the emperor back then, but that's all."

Ma Ying's straightforward words made Chu Jin stunned, and after a long time, he nodded slowly: "That's right, we don't recognize the Emperor of Ming Dynasty or the Supervisor of the Ming Dynasty, we only know our Everything is given by the Zheng family, we eat the food of the Zheng family, so naturally we have to work hard for the Zheng family."

"It's good if you understand, and you don't want to go back to your own boat." Ma Ying chased the passengers, and Chu Jin returned to her own boat obediently. There was a signal of an approaching ship. "Go back, no, someone came to the door again." Then he ordered loudly. "Send the flag, everyone is ready"

Just when Maying led the sailing battalion across the Hoi An ocean like wolves transferred into a sheep's nest, two Fengzhou called "Royal Crown Ships" by the Ryukyu people appeared outside Naha Port. After negotiation, a group of The well-dressed beast with the tail of a money mouse was led ashore by the Ryukyu people with unusually grand etiquette.

"This is to take us to the Angel Pavilion." If Ying Tainong was present, he would have found that the person riding on horseback beside Lin Linxuan, who was appointed by the Qing court as the deputy envoy of the cabinet, was Qiu Dong's family whom he had dealt with. "According to the rules of the previous Ming Dynasty, Lord Wang and Lord Lin will rest here for three days, and then the two adults will go to the Chongyuan Temple on the outskirts of Naha to pay homage to the deceased King Shangzhi. Sacrifice." Qiudong's family introduced in a low voice, although he was not a member of the official mission, but he played a very important role in it. "After the funeral ceremony is over, the two adults will go back to the Angel Hall to rest, and then hold the canonization ceremony after Ryukyu hears that the Maharaja has auspicious fortune-telling. On the day of the ceremony, the two adults will walk ten miles to Shuri Castle. Hundreds of officials will lead the Ryukyu people to greet the two adults, and the Ryukyu king will kneel at the main hall square of Shuri Castle to welcome the two adults."

"Ten miles on foot?" Lin Linxuan said suddenly, this distance is not something that a weak literati like him can bear.

"Lord Lin, don't worry, the two adults won't be able to finish the ten-mile journey in one go," Qiu Dongzhu explained, "there will be a ceremony of offering wine and cows after walking a short distance, so the two adults must catch their breath. .”

"That's good." Lin Linyu was relieved this time, and then asked Qiu Dongzhu. "Lord Qiu, I heard that Ryukyu has become a vassal to our dynasty and paid tribute to Japan. Is there such a thing as disobedience?"

"Master Lin is right." Master Qiu, no, Master Qiu replied frankly. "However, Ryukyu has no choice but to know that Ryukyu Elementary School is closer to Japan, and it is impossible for this dynasty to help across the sea, so we can only pay tribute to protect ourselves. As long as the big face does not tear the face, Master Lin still does not want it." It alarmed the emperor and the princes of the court."

"Understood, understood." Lin Linxuan nodded. Of course he knew what it was to be conferred and paid tribute. The emperor is upset. "By the way, I heard that Zheng Ni's caravan is very active in Ryukyu."

"That's right, that's why the imperial court sent two lords to canonize Shang Chaozhou (Note: King Shangzhen, formerly known as Prince Zhongcheng Chaozhou), in an attempt to offset Zheng Ni's influence in Ryukyu."

"Then why not simply order the King of Ryukyu to expel Dongning Zhengni's fleet and business?"

"The Shimadzu clan in Japan has forced Ryukyu to pay tribute. With Dongning's strength, how dare Ryukyu?" Mr. Qiu said truthfully. "Besides, the relationship between Fuzhou and Dongning has almost been broken, and the imperial court also needs to have a communication channel with Zheng Ni."

"So, Master Qiu has other important responsibilities this time?" Master Qiu smiled without answering, Lin Linxuan was stunned. "Your official is talking too much, please ask Mr. Qiu Haihan."

"Where, where, it is for the emperor, for the court"