Chapter 277 Zheng Hongkui enters the sea
After Zheng Zhilong received the book of Duoduo, he was filled with joy and led five hundred personal guards to leave Anping City and rush to Fuzhou.
Along the way, Zheng Zhilong was very arrogant and held the book of Duoduo and made a big announcement to calm the hearts of Fujian people, so that the Fujian people could know that he joined the Qing Dynasty, but the sky in Fujian still remains unchanged and will still be the Zheng family's world in the future.
On December 15th, Zheng Zhilong and his group finally arrived in Fujing City.
Duoduo personally greeted him outside Fuzhou City. Zheng Zhilong was surprised and was even more unprepared.
That night, Duoduo held a banquet for Zheng Zhilong's mansion and summoned a large number of surrendered officials to drink with him. Both sides shook hands and talked about joy, and broke arrows as oath.
In the lobby, there was a stove in the middle and a fat sheep was roasted. Duoduo cut off a piece of fat meat with a dagger and stuffed it into his mouth to chew it. The way to eat it was full of wildness.
At this time, he picked up the wine glass and said to Zheng Zhilong, who was sitting on the left head: "I have heard that Master Zheng's reputation has shocked Fujian and spread the ocean from afar. When I learned that Master Zheng wanted to surrender to the Qing Dynasty, I felt happy. To be honest, among all the commanders of the Ming army, I looked at him with only three people."
Zheng Zhilong was excited. He put down his wine glass and cooperated and said, "I wonder which three people are?"
Duoduo picked up the wine glass, drank it all, and then pondered: "The first one is naturally Grand Master Zheng. When I took Nanjing and wiped out Hangzhou, I thought the world was settled, but I didn't want a corner of Fujian to resist me in the Qing Dynasty for nearly four years. This is all because of the support of the Zheng family, you are considered a hero!"
Duoduo has always been arrogant, but today he flattered Zheng Zhilong very much.
Zheng Zhilong was overjoyed after hearing Duoduo's praise and hurriedly said, "I dare not, the criminal minister does not know the number of days. He wanted to surrender long ago, but the mountains and rivers blocked it, which delayed until today. It's really a crime that deserves death!"
Duoduo waved his hand and continued, "This second person is Du Yinxi from Huguang. This person is amazing. I fought in Huguang and defeated the Ming army several times, but they were turned around by this person."
Duoduo paused and gritted his teeth and said, "As the third person, Master Zheng and you all have heard of his name. In recent years, this person has really caused me a little suffering from the Qing Dynasty."
He said this, and everyone became interested. Zheng Zhilong asked, "I don't know who it is?"
"Zhao Ming, Zhao Bo'an, our Qing army called Zhao Tiebang and Zhao Zamao." Duoduo's eyes were murderous, "This person entered the Yangtze River and disrupted the Yangtze River and Huai River, and his troops were forcing the capital, which was really a problem for my Qing Dynasty!"
When Zheng Zhilong heard the name of Zhao Ming, he also felt hatred on his face, "Prince, this Zhao Ming killed my brother's leopard, and I am irreconcilable with him."
Duoduo smiled when he heard the words, "Since that's the case, Grand Master Zheng is willing to help the king eliminate Zhao Zamao."
Zheng Zhilong immediately clasped his fists and said solemnly: "Dare not to work hard!"
Duoduo nodded with satisfaction, "Since that's the case, Zheng Taishi should quickly order the Zheng army to shave their hair, come to Fuzhou to obey the orders, join forces with this king, and then send troops to Ningde to wipe out Zhao Zamao."
Zheng Zhilong was not vague and immediately wrote several letters at the banquet, ordering people to pass on to Anping.
Seeing this, Duoduo showed a successful smile on his face, he raised his wine glass to greet him, and drank happily with everyone.
As the protagonist of the banquet, Zheng Zhilong was toasted frequently. After drinking a few glasses, he was slightly drunk and completely lost his vigilance.
At noon the next day, Zheng Zhilong sat up from the bed and rubbed his temples, and felt his head hurt.
"Come on, pour me a glass of water!" Zheng Zhilong shouted loudly.
The figure outside was not moved, which made Zheng Zhilong frown slightly. He walked to the table and drank a glass of water, then pushed open the door of the house. Just as he was about to get angry, two spears were blocking his way.
Only then did Zheng Zhilong see clearly that the person who was on duty was not his personal guard, but two white-armored Manchu soldiers, and there were also a large number of Manchu soldiers patrolling with guns in the yard.
In an instant, Zheng Zhilong's expression changed, and he woke up in an instant, and he hurriedly said, "I want to see the prince!"
At this time, Huang Xiyin, the censor who had previously recruited Zheng Zhilong, came over and said with a slight smile: "Master Zheng, are you sobering up?"
Zheng Zhilong's face sank, "What does this mean? I want to see the prince!"
Huang Xiyin smiled and said, "I'm afraid it won't work now. Master Zheng is going to visit the regent, and he will not be able to meet the prince for the time being."
Zheng Zhilong was shocked when he heard the word, and his body staggered and almost fell. He held the wall with one hand before he could barely stabilize his body, and said with a pale face: "The prince deceived me!"
Huang Xiyin looked at him sneered and said, "Zheng Zhilong, pay attention to your words!"
Zheng Zhilong looked at the Manchu soldiers eyeing the covetous mankind in the yard, and was very regretful and hurriedly said, "I have lost my words. Brother Huang, please tell the prince that it is my wish to meet the Emperor of the Qing Dynasty and the Regent from the north. However, my children are so unworthy. If I am not in Fujian, I may be unexpected. What if I make trouble, what should I do?"
Huang Xiyin said: "This is not what you worry about, nor is it what I want to consider. Get rid of it and get ready to leave!"
Seeing this, Zheng Zhilong's face turned pale and suddenly burst out, and a punch hit Huang Xiyin, "It's you, you, the thief, use the title of the Three Secretariat to punish me!"
Huang Xiyin took a punch, was staggered, and sat on the ground with his butt. He was immediately angry and shouted loudly: "Take him off!"
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In Anping City, Zheng Zhilong's order came. The Qing army, who had retreated thirty miles to the camp, pressed forward again and arrived at Anping City. When Zheng Zhilong was inside and outside the city saw Zheng Zhilong surrendering to the Qing Dynasty, they cut their braids and shaved their hair, preparing to leave Anping and go to Fuzhou to obey the orders.
Only Zheng Hongkui, Zheng Cai, Zheng Lian and others were hesitant and did not see Zheng Zhilong return. They were doubtful and unwilling to shave their hair.
At this time, the Qing army issued an ultimatum. Seeing that most of the Zheng army surrendered, the Qing army forced them tightly and shave their hair within a specified period of time. Those who did not follow the enemy's decision.
Before Zheng Zhilong returned, the Zheng army had no leader, and the three of them dared not act rashly, so they gathered together to discuss.
Outside the city, inside the Zheng army camp, a military tent was lit with large wax, and several figures inside were shaking.
"Uncle, now, you should make an idea!" Zheng Cai said anxiously.
Zheng Hongkui's face was gloomy, "The Grand Master sent a handwritten order, but the person had not returned. We don't know what the situation of the Grand Master is? If the Qing army truly treats the Grand Master, and we don't follow the Qing army's order, wouldn't it harm the Grand Master? If so, the handwritten order was not issued by the Grand Master, but was forced by the Qing army. We shave our hair and surrender and leave Anping, and we will be slaughtered in the future!"
Zheng Lian stimulated his cheek and suddenly said, "Since that's the case, why not lead the army to sea immediately and wait until the exact news is obtained before making plans!"
After discussing, several people felt that this is the only way to go, and it is safest.
That night, Zheng Hongkui, Zheng Cai, Zheng Lian and other generals suddenly set off the camp and boarded the ship, leading their troops into the sea overnight. About 30,000 people followed three people and fled to Kinmen.
Chapter completed!