Ming Zhengzhi, I am Zheng Kezang

The news of Chen Yonghua's death reached Fuzhou after several twists and turns. Yao Qisheng and other officials from the Qing court and Fujian province celebrated with each other, thinking that with the successive deaths of Zhu Jin, Dong Guotai and Chen Yonghua, the Ming and Zheng parties were already in dire straits.Not only that, the previous incident of Zheng Kezang's handling of Feng Xifan was also regarded as the beginning of the disintegration of the Zheng regime in the Ming Dynasty, and the old saying was repeated and publicized.However, after the celebration, Yao Qisheng, Wu Xingzuo, Wan Zhengse, Shi Lang and others had serious differences of opinion on whether to use military or political means against Dongning.

"Now that Chen Yonghua is dead, Liu Guoxuan must be alone. Perhaps the imperial court will send envoys to Taiwan as long as there is a piece of paper." Xin, Kangxi evenly transferred him from the position of admiral of the navy to the admiral of the land division with a slightly lower status. He felt a little resentful in his heart. Now that Taiwan has broken the root of the jade pillar of the sky, he naturally does not want to see the master of combat command Shi Lang, who was in power, profited from it, so he insisted on the plan of recruiting again. "Furthermore, the prefects Bian Yongyu and Zhang Zhongju have made great achievements in specializing in the sea and border areas, and the sea insurgency has contributed a lot. One ebbs and another, even if Zhu Qin does not surrender, it is estimated that it will not last long."

"Master Wan's words are wrong." Why did Shi Lang come to Fujian to preside over the war against Taiwan? If Wan Zhengse's proposal is approved, wouldn't he become a soy saucer? For his own future, what did he say? We must also insist on the measures of forceful advance and suppression. "Back then when Yu died when the surname was given by the previous dynasty, Zhu Jin also had his end. However, after ten years of effort, Dongning has made a comeback. The current situation can be described as the same. We must not let the enemy go any longer."

"However, 10,000+ large soldiers eat horse chews. Dongning is not settled, and Fujian Province is going to be poor." As a Fuchen, Wu Xingzuo naturally first considered it from the perspective of local finance. "Last year's severe drought in Fujian, Zhejiang, Guangdong and Jiangxi still needed relief, and the imperial court had just wiped out Wu Ni. The financial resources and material resources are very scarce. It is better not to send troops if you can."

"The platform is not only for spending money, but also for making money." The reason why Shi Lang advocated the elimination of Ming Zheng is not only to avenge his family, but also has a far-reaching purpose. The control of the Minhai sea route allows him to control Sino-foreign trade and obtain huge profits, but he can't say it so bluntly, so he can only draw a big pie for Wu Xingzuo that he can see but can't eat. "Only when Taiwan is pacified, can the silk, tea, and porcelain from Fujian province be sold overseas and sold in foreign regions. In this way, the merchants will benefit from it, and the government will also be able to collect business taxes from it."

Speaking of this, Shi Lang turned his expectant eyes to Yao Qisheng, Governor of Fujian Province.Yao Qisheng's brother-in-law is Huang Xigun, who works in the military department of Qingdongge University, and Shi Lang is Huang Xigon's brother-in-law. They have a very close relationship with each other. In addition, Shi Lang can be the admiral of the Fujian Navy because Yao Qisheng persuaded Li Guangdi to submit to Kangxi. He tried his best to get it, so Shi Lang thought that Yao Qisheng would definitely support him.

But Yao Qisheng had other thoughts. On the one hand, Bian Yongyu, Zhang Zhongju, and Huang Xingzhen, who were previously in charge of the Zhangzhou Xiulai Museum, were all cadres that Wan Zhengse mentioned just now. Their achievements are Yao Qisheng's own achievements. Yao Qisheng also felt that the other party's domineering and difficult to get along with when working with Shi Lang, so he wanted to take the opportunity to suppress Shi Lang, so that he could completely control the situation in the Taiwan Strait.

"Zunhou (Note: Shi Lang's word), since there is an opportunity, I should make two-handed preparations." It is said to be two-handed, but it is tantamount to agreeing with Wan Zhengse and others --- most of the politicians and businessmen are like this, in order to achieve their own goals. Even relatives and friends who are having a good time with each other can be betrayed by turning their backs --- this is like pouring ice water on Shi Lang's forehead. "You are still preparing for the fight. Besides, the governor's office will send people to Penghu again. If you can really appease Haini, it will be your meritorious deterrence."

Is the army deterring and deterring the situation?What kind of credit is this, it doesn't even count as the leftover soup, water, and water. With Shi Lang's identity and vision, he naturally doesn't think much of such a small amount of credit, so he shook his head and argued disobediently .

"Zhijun, even if we send people to Penghu to appease today, but if we really want to continue, Zheng Ni will definitely send people to Fuzhou to negotiate. Judging from the practice of the past few years, once or twice, at least a year will pass. Now, when the time comes, Zhu Qin and Liu Guoxuan have stabilized the situation in Taiwan because of the rebellion." Shi Lang naturally meant that the opportunity should not be missed, and if Ming Zheng's plan to slow down the army was caught, there would be nowhere to buy regret medicine. "Furthermore, Wu Futai also said just now that the entire province of Fujian has limited financial resources and has already reached the point where it can't make ends meet. One day's delay is a day's loss."

Shi Lang used Wu Xingzuo's words as a counterattack weapon, which made it impossible for Wu Xingzuo himself to refute, and Yao Qisheng also easily said that Wu Xingzuo's words were wrong. When the two were in a dilemma, Wan Zhengse said coldly: "Shi It is a good thing that the army is worried about the king's affairs and eager to eliminate Haini, but the Fujian Navy is in order? It is reported that Zheng Ni's navy still has [-] people. If the Fujian Navy's current strength can ensure the defeat of Zheng Ni What if the naval battle fails and Zheng Ni crosses the sea to harass all parts of Fujian province, how should we deal with it?"

"Your Majesty, Master Wan is right, don't be arrogant," he seemed to explain patiently, but Yao Qisheng put a hat on the opponent calmly. "It's better to rectify and mediate at the same time. That's the way to be safe." Yao Qisheng twirled his beard as he said, as if he was in full control. "Even if Haini wants to use the method of recruiting people to survive, it will also allow the court to have time to enrich the navy. As the saying goes, this is sharpening knives and chopping firewood."

Shi Lang was so angry that he clenched his hands into fists, but none of the civil and military personnel in Fujian Province stood by him, and he couldn't do anything alone, so he had to temporarily stop fighting and stop thinking about fighting. However, he did not give up his idea of ​​military conquest. As soon as he returned to the admiral's yamen, he immediately flew to play, asking Kangxi to grant him the right to conscript, and tried to use pressure from Beijing to force Fujian officials to make concessions to his plan

"This barbarian Shi!" Yao Qisheng didn't know Shi Lang's plan, and he thought he had successfully suppressed the other party. He was sitting in the room at the moment, thinking about Shi Lang's furious look just now, thinking about it, thinking of his pride, he A faint smile appeared on his face. "I have been guarding the gate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in Beijing for 13 years, but I haven't lost my anger. You are a stubborn donkey, but even if you are the Monkey King, you can't escape the palm of this old man."

After saying a few words to himself, a trusted servant came to report: "Master, the Li family in Min'an is asking to see you."

The Li family in Min'an was one of the largest maritime merchants in Fujian during Geng Jingzhong's era, but they were already on the verge of death due to the impact of Fujian's war and the closure order. With regard to the liquidation of foreign traders in Guangdong, the situation of the Li family is fairly good. Of course, this is why Yao Qisheng hopes to raise military expenses through these maritime merchants.

"The nose is very good. You can smell it just after something happened in Taiwan." Yao Qisheng said mockingly. Although he had already chosen the strategy of appeasement, he would not easily refuse the money sent to his door. "Tell the people from the Li family that I am busy with government affairs, and I don't have time to receive them for a while. If the matter is not urgent, just wait slowly."

"Shisun, the location of this bay is to the north of Bintong Dragon," the Yuanhang Battalion returned with a full load, not only brought back the goods Dongning needed, but also brought back a piece of information that dazzled Zheng Kezang. "The entrance of the strait is not big, and there is a big island to cover it. Originally, I thought it would be a secret to build a warehouse on the sheltered place of the big island. However, when I drove into the inner mouth, I found that there was something strange inside."

Looking at the hand-painted map, although it is out of proportion, combined with the location of Bin Tonglong and Maying's description, Zheng Kezang's eyes suddenly brightened. This should be the famous Jinlan Bay in later generations, but at this moment it is an unknown There are only a hundred or so Bintonglong fishermen living in the bay, and there is very little arable land.

"Cai Tong has negotiated with Bintong Longren, and the other party doesn't value this bay at all." Of course, there are many such bays in Annan and Champa, and each bay can only be connected with several surrounding areas, so it is commonplace The bintong dragon people don't take it seriously. "As long as we give one hundred matchlock guns at once, and deliver twenty sets of sharkskin armor and some knives and guns every year, Bintong Dragon King is willing to give us the whole area," Ma Yingyue said more and more excitedly. "I'm thinking, if we rush back two or three times, I'm afraid we'll waste a lot of time on the road. If we can build a port here, those heavy ones can be sold on the spot."

Zheng Kezang stroked his short beard and thought for a while. He didn't think that Maying had the guts to withhold his share, but he was still a little uncertain about sending people to Cam Ranh Bay: "Huitong sea area is certainly a good place to plunder, but After all, you can’t go fishing in the marshes. You have to find a way to expand the scope of the cruise. If you have the opportunity, you can go straight down to the Gulf of Siam. As for buying this harbor with Bintong Dragon King? It’s not impossible, it’s just that it’s handy. .”

It is impossible for Zheng Kezang to just set up a business store. He wants to build a fort, set up a military port, and send people to farm to ensure food for the garrison, so he needs to think about everything. Or from Luan Yiwei Town: "Let's wait for a while, and wait until the Fujian Navy that defeated the Beilu."

Ma Ying was a little disappointed, but what Zheng Kezang said was not unreasonable, and he could only obey the overall situation of Taiwan. When he was reluctantly looking at the deformed map, Zheng Kezang told him: "The military commander After the blazing bombs are released, the Flying Eagle, Flying Dragon, and Flying Apsaras will have to undergo some modifications. You just take this opportunity to rest for a few days. In addition, you seniors will also take this opportunity to go to the Boys’ Camp, so as to set an example for the younger generations.”