Go back to the end of the Ming Dynasty to be a soldier

Chapter 463 Zheng Damu and Tagawa Makiko

All the people present were horrified that Masao Ono's hard work had really reached the peak of invulnerability.If even a musket can't hurt him, wouldn't he be invincible in the world? If the disciples are like this, what should the master do?
Seeing Zheng Zhilong and the civil and military officials present all showing such expressions, Miyamoto Taro and Ono Masao showed complacent smiles on their faces.

Zheng Zhilong was also happy. With such a strong and elite army to support him, he was indeed able to defeat a thousand horses and thousands of troops. It seemed that Miyamoto Taro was right.

In the evening, Zheng Zhilong ordered a banquet for 800 Japanese ronin.

In order to show enthusiasm and grandeur, Zheng Zhilong personally accompanied them and held a royal banquet in the palace to entertain Taro Miyamoto, Masao Ono and Makiko Tagawa.

At this time, a fast horse rushed into the capital of the Great Southern Empire. The head of a general in his 20s, with a broad forehead and a tiger's head, was Zheng Zhilong's son Zheng Damu.

The former Zheng Damu was put under house arrest for three months because he contradicted his father and proclaimed himself emperor, but he was released because of the tight war ahead.Zheng Zhilong ordered him to perform crimes and meritorious deeds. This time he was not allowed to go to the Guangdong-Guangzhou battlefield, but asked him to go to the Jiangxi battlefield to help the young general Liu Guoxuan.

Both Liu Guoxuan and Shi Lang are ever-victorious generals under Zheng Zhilong.And these two people are not very old, both in their 20s.Their fame is shocking to the empire.One of the two commanded the navy, the other commanded the army on the shore, one hit the Yangtze River Basin, the other took the Jianghuai River, and fought all the way to Hunan.

In the eastern and northern battlefields, it can be said that they are a perfect match for their Great Southern Empire, and the two generals have never lost a battle.

But since Zheng Zhilong proclaimed himself emperor, the situation has changed suddenly.

The Confederate armies everywhere, no matter the navy or the soldiers and horses on the shore, were suffering defeats.First, Li Dingguo and Zheng Damu in Guangdong and Guangxi were defeated, and then the Shi family in the Yangtze River Basin came to the Ming Dynasty collectively.And they surrendered, and the army of the Ming Dynasty lost everything.Then Liu Guoxuan was defeated on the battlefield in Hunan and withdrew from Jiangxi.

Originally, Liu Guoxuan's team had already reached Hengyang, but because Mu Tianbo and Song Xiance's team came diagonally from Liuzhou, Guangxi, they encountered his Waterloo.

Since then, they have retreated steadily, and the form is the same as after Li Zicheng's battle against Shanhaiguan.

At this time Zheng Damu came with a reinforcement of 5 horses.

It is said that Liu Guoxuan and Zheng Damu together can be described as a combination of wisdom and courage. Both of them are courageous and resourceful generals, and both are full of blood and energy. Can't resist it at all.

But just look at their opponents. This Ming army is headed by Yunnan King Mu Tianbo, and Song Xiance is the think tank. Not to mention Mu Tianbo, who is invincible with meteor flying hammers. Tian Jianxiu, and the commanders of the white pole soldiers Ma Xianglin, Ma Wannian and Qin Jiming.

How will Liu Guoxuan and Zheng Dajiu be able to defeat these people?

This time, in less than two months, the two of them lost consecutive defeats, lost soldiers and generals, lost cities and lands, and now they were defeated from Ganzhou Mansion back to Nan'an Mansion.The Nan'an Mansion here is the Nan'an Mansion in Jiangxi, of course it is not the Nan'an Mansion in Fujian, but it is already on the edge of Fujian.

Zheng Damu really didn't have the confidence to continue fighting such a war.And now he knows that the Southern Army is being defeated everywhere, besieged on all sides.He felt that the only feasible way was to surrender to Daming and bow his head to Daming. Nan'an Bo, who was a feudal official, was wrong. He insisted on being the king of Nan'an. My father is really looking for trouble.

From Zheng Damu's point of view, his father is really out of his mind. Can anyone be the emperor if he wants to?How many days has Li Zicheng been emperor, how many days has Zhang Xianzhong been emperor?What happened in the end?How is his father Zheng Zhilong's strength compared to Li Zicheng's?So what about Zhang Xianzhong?Why don't you count in your heart?
People who have fought against the imperial court since ancient times have not come to a good end. How could the 300-year-old Guozuo of the Ming Dynasty be shaken by anyone who wanted to?
Zheng Damu has been educated in Confucian tradition since he came to China from Japan, and later went to Nanjing to study at Guozijian, under the tutelage of Qian Qianyi. So, in terms of merit, I still want to invite Changying!

Originally, from the bottom of his heart, he did not support his father Zheng Zhilong's proclaiming king and emperor against Daming.That's why he felt awkward even when he started fighting, and with the fact that he was losing consecutive battles, he didn't have the confidence to continue fighting.

Now he heard that Li Dingguo also left their Great Southern Empire, took Macau, and drove away the Portuguese in Macau. He felt very happy because he hated these colonists. Later, Li Dingguo surrendered to Ming Dynasty. He very much agreed with Li Dingguo , I admire Ji Dong's mind even more.At this time, Shi Lang was defeated and returned to the Ming Dynasty, and Lin Yi fought in the waters of Zhoushan, and dealt a head-on blow to the Dutch colonists.Zheng Damu felt excited, as if he had won a battle.

It just so happened that the army rations were not available at this time, so Zheng Damu left Liu Guoxuan and his soldiers to stand firm in the city. Zheng Damu returned to Nan'an Mansion when he was escorted to transport food and grass, and wanted to see his father Zheng Zhilong again. When he entered the imperial city, the soldiers guarding the city would all bow down and worship him when they saw him.

Zheng Damu ignored no one, and led his soldiers directly into the palace.

"Your Highness, Your Highness..." The flustered little eunuch kowtowed and bowed at the back, but he couldn't catch up even if he ran.

At this time, the palace was singing and dancing, and Zheng Damu's brows became pimples.

"His Royal Highness is here—" the little eunuch couldn't catch up, and was afraid that Zheng Da's arrival would be too abrupt, so he hurriedly shouted.

Zheng Zhilong was drinking with Miyamoto Taro, and disturbed them when he heard the eunuch's shout, and then he saw Zheng Damu rushing in, and hurriedly put down the imperial lamp in his hand.

The sudden appearance of Zheng Damu made Makiko Tagawa's eyes shine brightly, as if a money fan saw gold.

"Fu..." She opened her vermilion lips lightly and just shouted a word, but felt that the occasion was not right, so she restrained herself quickly, but she still couldn't restrain the excitement in her heart.She and Zheng Damu's childhood sweethearts played together all day when they were young, and he remembered being so worried when they were young.

Zheng Damu is three years older than her, and he takes care of her everywhere. Whenever she is bullied, Zheng Damu always helps her and cleans up those who bully her. It is because she regards him as her own brother. Whenever she is wronged , when she was lonely and scared, the first thing she thought of was Zheng Damu.

After more than ten years, Makiko Tagawa finally met his brother Fusong.

Is this tall, handsome, heroic young general in front of him his brother Fusong back then?She couldn't believe it, but her intuition told her that there was absolutely nothing wrong, and she recognized it at a glance.

Makiko Tianchuan, with eyes full of affection, was fascinated by watching, staring at Zheng Damu without letting go, her heart was beating wildly, and Makiko Chen Chuan still had the sweetness of a girl.

However, Masao Ono, who was beside her, saw her emotional scene, with an expression as indifferent as iron, showing a little murderous intent, but this murderous intent was fleeting.

Zheng Damu came to Zheng Zhilong as if no one was there, bowed down and bowed down, "I see my father."

"Haha, Oki, it's just in time for you to come back. Come on, my father will introduce some guests to you. This is Taro Miyamoto, the owner of the Hongkou Martial Arts School in Japan,"

Taro Miyamoto had also noticed Zheng Damu a long time ago. When Zheng Zhilong said this, he quickly got up and left his seat and bowed to Zheng Damu. He also bowed at 90 degrees, "I have seen His Royal Highness the Prince."

However, Zheng Damu let his hot face stick a cool butt, and said calmly, "What prince."

Seeing Zheng Damu's uncommon expression, Miyamoto Taro's fierce expression was also fleeting, and then he showed a kind smile.

When Zheng Zhilong introduced Makiko Tagawa, Zheng Damu was a little dazed, because Makiko Tagawa was full of love, and his grape-like eyes were smiling charmingly at him.

"Brother Fusong? Do you remember me? I'm Kiko..." The voice sounded like a wind chime.

"Ji Zi, are you Ji Zi?" Zheng Damu also had a feeling of reunion after a long absence.

Childhood memories are always fresh and unforgettable.Zheng Damu is also a man of love and righteousness. When he was young, he played with Makiko at his Japanese grandma's house for several years, watching cherry blossoms together and picking shellfish at the beach.So warm, so beautiful, how could it be forgotten?

For a moment, he wondered whether all this before him was real.

Zheng Zhilong couldn't help laughing at the two people's gaffe, but Taro Miyamoto and Masao Ono were happy on the surface, but filled with endless hatred in their hearts.

Zheng Zhilong's laughter made the two of them feel a little out of control, and their faces turned red.

Zheng Damu thought of the business, and immediately said to Zheng Zhilong: "Father, the emperor, and the minister came this time to urge the food and payment, and besides..."

Zheng Damu looked at Miyamoto, hesitant to speak.

"Just say something, there are no outsiders here, Miyamoto is our friend."

"Royal father, there is something wrong with the minister..." Zheng Damu calmed down, gritted his teeth and said what was in his heart again, "Royal father, we can't fight anymore, surrender to Daming, bow your head and be a minister, Fang It's the right way."

As soon as he said this, Zheng Zhilong's face turned livid.Not only Zheng Zhilong, Miyamoto Taro Ono Masao also showed murderous intent on his face.

"Bold!" Zheng Zhi's hands trembled with anger, and almost overturned the table of wine samples. He felt that he was a dragon, but he didn't understand how his son was a piece of wood.Ever since he proclaimed himself emperor, his son seemed to be his enemy, opposing him everywhere, insisting on proclaiming himself a vassal to Daming instead of being a well-behaved prince.Wouldn't he inherit his century-old foundation in the future?Wouldn't it be beautiful to wear the imperial robes, enthroned and sit in the palace, live and kill, rule the world, and be the only one who respects me!Why do you have to be a courtier of the Ming Dynasty, serve people in a cover-up manner, and look at people's faces, why are you so worthless?He really wanted to kill him in a fit of rage.

Seeing that Zheng Zhilong was furious, Zheng Damu knelt down with a plop.

"Father, please forgive my child for being unfilial. Father is a courtier of the Ming Dynasty, and he should serve the country loyally after receiving the emperor's favor. The Ming Dynasty was troubled by internal and external troubles, and the father was brave all his life. It was the time for the father to turn the tide and make contributions. As the king ascended the throne, he became the target of all the people in the world. Now the father looks at it. Our army has been defeated again and again. Uncle Shi Lang and his nephew all surrendered to Ming Dynasty, and Li Dingguo also betrayed us. We can no longer be stubborn. Li Zicheng, Zhang Xianzhong and the court What is the result of the confrontation? The Portuguese colonists and the Dutch red-haired barbarians are worse than the thieves. The wolves are ambitious. How can the father be with them? Please think twice..."

"Beast, you even said such outrageous words, are you still talking about the descendants of my Zheng family? Come on, drag me out and chop them up!" Zheng Zhilong vomited blood angrily, roaring like thunder.

The samurai from outside broke in, and without any explanation, they put Zheng Damu on hold and left.

"Father, even if you killed Hai'er today, Hai'er will admonish you with death..." Zheng Damu shouted back while walking.

It was Miyamoto Ono who made such a fuss as soon as they met the father and son. This was unexpected by others, and neither did the courtiers.The last thing she expected was Makiko Tagawa, and her heart ached all of a sudden.

Of course, Zheng Zhilong's civil and military officials could not watch him kill the prince. First, Zheng Zhibao, Minister of the Ministry of War, knelt down to intercede, and then all the ministers knelt down.

Miyamoto and Ono were also scolded by Zheng Damu insinuatingly just now, but at this moment they also knelt down reluctantly to intercede for Zheng Damu.

Zheng Zhilong was still angry, so he had no choice but to not kill him for the time being, and ordered him to be imprisoned again, so that he would never leave the prison. The banquet broke up unhappy.

Miyamoto returned to the Imperial Mansion with Ono, Makiko Tagawa and others, and it was approaching the third watch.

Makiko was about to resign, and Miyamoto left her and Ono behind, and Miyamoto asked them to fight each other with swords.

"Sorry, I'm tired." Makiko turned and left.

"Kiko!" Miyamoto's voice transmission made the room echo, "You are becoming more and more disobedient, don't forget our promise to General Tagawa and the Shogun this time, success or failure!"

Makiko Tagawa paused at the door, "When we get to the battlefield, Makiko will definitely swear to kill the enemy and kill the Ming army." He went out without turning back and pushing the door.

"Keep an eye on her!" Taro Miyamoto looked at the beautiful figure of Makiko Tamura, his face twitched a few times, his murderous intent looming, but he restrained himself in the end, and ordered Masao Ono next to him.

"Hi." Masao Ono bowed and turned to go out...

Tagawa Makiko went back to her room and changed into a night clothes. At this time, she saw a black shadow on the back window, raised her eyebrows, and shot herself out at once, and at the same time sheathed the long sword in her hand. , a sword light in the darkness cut towards the shadow.

The black shadow didn't dodge or dodge, and didn't get the edge. It only stretched out two fingers, and caught the Lingshi sword.

"Miss Kiko is me."

"I knew it was you, Ono-kun, do you dare to spy on me?"

"I dare not. But the teacher's order is hard to break."

"Stop talking nonsense, and I'll kill you the next time."

"What's so good about that wood that it makes you so obsessed with it that you plan to fly moths to the flame?"

"Leave me alone!"

Masao Ono shook his head, and disappeared into the night in a flash...

Makiko Tianharu also disappeared into the night...

At the prison gate where Zheng Damu was held, the soldiers of the Southern Army would have both fixed and mobile posts.

When the mobile whistle passed, a black shadow descended from the sky,

"Who?" A southern army general had sharp eyes, but just as he said this word, a black shadow approached him.With a slap, the Nanjun fell as far as he could and passed out.

"There are thieves—" The other general also yelled just now, when his neck was caught by the black shadow, and he couldn't yell anymore.

He took out the keys from them, opened the prison door, and the black shadow came in. He came to the main gate, cut off the rope with the sword in his hand, and pulled off the veil on his face, "Brother Fusong?"

"Ji Zi?...Why are you here?" Zheng Damu was surprised and delighted.

"Of course I came to save you..." They met each other in the darkness.

"It's too dangerous, father will kill you."

"Jiko is not afraid of anything, as long as he can be with Brother Fusong..."

Looking at each other in the darkness, the two young hearts were pounding.

"Brother Fusong, how have you been all these years?"

"The country is broken, the mountains and rivers are broken, and the country is empty." Zheng Damu said a few words casually, "Ji Zi, how have you been these years?"

"I'm doing well...I'm here this time to see you." She lowered her head shyly and her voice was very low.

At this time, there were screams and the sound of weapons hitting from outside.

"Go!" Zheng Damu urged.

"If you want to go, let's go together, otherwise Jizi will stay here with you." Zhen Jizi was firm.

Zheng Damu had no choice but to go out of the cell together with her, there were already a lot of dead bodies outside, two black shadows waited for the imperial garden of the palace, and a black shadow blocked their way.

"He can go, but you can't, Miss Makiko." The voice was very familiar, and of course Makiko Tagawa knew who he was, and she pointed the sword in her hand at the shadow and said sharply, "Ono-kun, are you really Do you want to force me to make a move?"

"Master's order is hard to break. But if it weren't for me, would you two have made it here? Miss Ji Zi, I have done my best. He can go, but you must stay. Don't forget that you are from the island country!"

Makiko Tagawa looked helpless, "Brother Fusong, let's go, we will definitely look for you after we defeat the Ming army."

"Take care." Zheng Damu gritted his teeth, turned around and left.

"Brother Fusong, take care." After saying this, Makiko Tagawa was already in tears...

The next day Zheng Zhilong got the report, Zheng Damu ran away, and more than a dozen soldiers guarding Zheng died.

"This bastard..." Zheng Zhilong cursed.

At this time Zheng Zhibao came in and reported: "Your Majesty, Lin Yi is advancing by land and water, and the soldiers have arrived in Wenzhou, where they are unstoppable. I am willing to fight personally to meet the enemy Lin Yi."

Zheng Zhilong agreed, and gave him 10 troops, including 3 sailors, more than 500 warships, and 800 island warriors including Miyamoto Taro. The 10 Southern Army left Quanzhou, Fujian, marched by land and water, and headed for Wenzhou in mighty force.

(End of this chapter)