Back to the end of the Ming Dynasty when the emperor

Chapter 449
Zheng Zhilong supported Tang Wang Zhu Yujian as emperor, of course he did not forget his brother Zheng Hongkui and his son Zheng Chenggong who worked under Zhu Yousong.

Because of his behavior, he will undoubtedly send the uncle and nephew to the guillotine, and it is best to call the uncle and nephew back to their hometown in Fujian without anyone noticing.

Therefore, Zheng Zhilong had written to this uncle and nephew in advance, asking them to go home immediately to visit their relatives, abandon their official position and return to their hometown in Fujian, and follow him to do a vigorous career, but these letters were in vain.

Zheng Zhilong also sent people to Beijing to meet Zheng Hongkui and Zheng Chenggong quietly, but the two uncles and nephews ignored Zheng Zhilong's intentions and advised him not to mess around.

Zheng Zhilong was very annoyed. It was understandable for his brother not to listen to the fact that he was not going the same way as him, but his own son didn't follow his father's orders, how could he feel so bad?

In a fit of rage, Zheng Zhilong ignored everything, and still resolutely supported Emperor Longwu, making Zhu Yousong rebel.

Most of the old Ming officials in Fujian and Guangdong, of course, those who follow me prosper and those who oppose me perish, those who do not support Emperor Longwu, and those who do not obey Zheng Zhilong's mercy are all killed without mercy.

Zhu Yujian obeyed Zheng Zhilong's words, and made him Minister of the Ministry of War, concurrently the Prince and Taibao, and Huang Zongxi was made a Grand Master of the Diange and the Chief Assistant of the Cabinet.

Emperor Longwu took Fujian as his capital, worshiped Zheng Zhilong as the general protecting the country, led an army of 20, and quickly occupied the entire territory of Fujian and the entire Guangdong in less than a month, and then the army went north to crusade against the false emperor Zhu Yousong they called , The local emergency memorial soon flew to Zhu Yousong's Longshu case.

The capital was shaken, Tang Wang Zhu Yujian proclaimed himself emperor?Zheng Zhilong, the general town of Nan'anbo, Fujian, rebelled?
Tang Wang Zhu Yujian is nothing, don't look at him as a descendant of the royal family with the surname Zhu.A prince without military power is not as good as a chicken.

The main cause of the sensation was Zheng Zhilong. It is well known that the Zheng family has been entrenched in the southeast coast for decades, with deep roots and strong enough to reach the country.In addition, Zheng Zhilong's son and brother held important positions in the court.

Therefore, this news was undoubtedly a blockbuster, and it spread in the capital.

At this time, Zhu Yousong had just been enthroned in Beijing for two months.

Zhu Yousong already knew Emperor Longwu and Zheng Zhilong long before the time travel, from history books and film and television novels.

In my impression, Emperor Longwu of the Tang Dynasty proclaimed himself emperor in Fujian after the Hongguang Emperor was destroyed by the Manchu Manchus in history. His ministers were Zheng Zhilong, Huang Daozhou and so on.But now, instead of being wiped out by the Manchu Tartars, he drove the Tartars out of the customs and restored Daming, so he still proclaims himself emperor?
It seems that everyone wants to sit on the chair of the emperor!

Coupled with Zheng Zhilong and Huang Zongxi who contributed to the flames, this Tang Wang Zhu Yujian really didn't recognize himself.

It was beyond the expectations of Lu Jiude and Li Guofu.The two eunuchs thought that Zhu Yousong must have been furious and attacked the case, but Zhu Song's face was calm, and Zhu Yousong put it down gently after reading these urgent memorials.

"Your Majesty, based on the foolishness of the slaves, quickly arrest Zheng Hongkui and Zheng Chenggong, who have cut power and punish them, and then send troops to conquer the false emperor Zhu Yujian." Lu Jiude and Li Guofu played one after another.

Of course Zhu Yousong knew that Zheng Hongkui controlled the military power of 15 Beijing soldiers, and what was even more terrible was that Zheng Chenggong controlled the [-] Imperial Forest Army.The Imperial Forest Army was to protect the Imperial City and the Forbidden City, and the Jingying Army was to protect Beijing and Nanjing.If the two uncles and nephews rebelled against Zhu Yousong, the consequences would be disastrous.

However, he had his own plans for this matter.

At this time, Gao Hongtu, the chief assistant of the cabinet, Wang Duo, the second assistant of the cabinet, Liu Zhaoji, the newly appointed minister of the Ministry of war, He Tengjiao and Du Yinxi, the ministers of the Ministry of war, Zu Hai and Li Quan, the heads of Jinyiwei, Zhang Huan, Ma Wannian and Li Quan, who were fully armed. Pillars and other armed forces are also waiting outside.

All the troops near the capital have entered a state of first-level combat readiness, especially Zhu Yousong's Imperial Forest Army, Imperial Battalion, and Jinyiwei, who are all equipped and ready to go, as if they are facing a big enemy.

The atmosphere suddenly became tense and heated. The people who heard the news closed their homes, shops, businesses, and markets. They all hid at home, burned incense and worshiped Buddha, and cursed Tang Wang Zhu Yujian and Zheng Zhilong and these rebellious officials and thieves acted recklessly.

But Zhu Yousong's face was very calm, and there was no sign of nervousness or anxiety.Let the eunuch pass the decree to call in the civil and military officials outside.

After exercising the great gifts of the monarch and ministers, these people also asked Zhu Yousong to issue an order quickly to arrest Zheng Hongkui and Zheng Chenggong's uncle and nephew.

Zhu Yousong smiled disapprovingly, "My dear friends, I have a different opinion from you. Zheng Zhilong is Zheng Zhilong, Zheng Hongkui is Zheng Hongkui, Zheng Chenggong is Zheng Chenggong, and Zheng Zhilong rebelled. It has nothing to do with them. And these two lovers He was born and died, licking blood with a knife, loyal to me, helping me stabilize the capital, eradicating evil spirits, expelling Tartars, and making great contributions. I cut their posts for no reason, arrested them and punished them. Wouldn't it be unreasonable? Faint Lord?"

"Zheng Hongkui and Zheng Chenggong are superior to the world, it is obvious to all, but His Majesty, one moment, another moment, according to the laws of the Ming Dynasty, one person rebelled and destroyed the nine races."

"Yes, Your Majesty, Zheng Zhilong is rebelling now. Zheng Chenggong will definitely fall to his father, and Zheng Hongkui will also fall to his brother. There is no suspense. Your Majesty cannot have the kindness of a woman. You must act decisively. Even if you don't kill them We must also arrest them, control all the Beijing camp soldiers and the Imperial Forest Army, and eliminate the influence of the Zheng family, Your Majesty must not be careless and take risks."

After all the civil and military persuasion, Zhu Yousong finally sank his face, "You don't need to say more, I have my own opinion. Go back, and don't make trouble without my order."

These civil servants and military generals came out of the palace, looked at each other, shook their heads and sighed, why is His Majesty so stubborn?If something really happened, wouldn't the capital who had just stabilized be messed up?

But no one dared to disobey Zhu Yousong's will. In the end, they had no choice but to go back and made all preparations, especially Liu Zhaoji, Zhang Huan, Ma Wannian, Li Zhushi, Zhao Fu, Fang Dongxu and other generals who led the troops. All ready.

People never leave their swords and guns, and their horses never leave their saddles. The Musketeers prepared all their flintlocks, and several cannons in the artillery battalion were loaded with ammunition and aimed at the residences of Zheng Hongkui and Zheng Chenggong.

Just waiting for His Majesty's will, they will surround Zheng Hongkui and Zheng Chenggong's mansion without hesitation, and wipe out Zheng Hongkui and Zheng Chenggong's soldiers.

The situation was so tense that the 15 Beijing battalion soldiers and the [-] Imperial Forest Army were all on standby.

At this time, Zheng Cai, who held an important position in the naval battalion, rode a fast horse and brought a few entourages into Zheng Hongkui's residence in a hurry.

Zheng Hongkui's family members turned their heads and looked at the movement outside the gate of the mansion, and quickly closed the gate of the mansion tightly.

　Dear friends, because of something last night, I slept too late and got up late today, which caused this to be even later. I am sorry everyone.

　　
　
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