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Chapter 285 Contact Zheng Hongkui

After Zheng Zhilong surrendered to the Qing Dynasty, most of the Zheng army soldiers blindly followed the shaving of their hair before they could figure out what was going on.

After the Zheng army generals surrendered to the Qing Dynasty, they changed their proprietors and had some ideas. They wanted to perform well and gain recognition from the Qing court, so as to establish some achievements. Ordinary soldiers just changed their supervisors to pay their wages, and they had no future.

Although Duoduo despised Zheng's army in his heart, in order to stabilize and control the Zheng army, he treated Zheng's generals quite preferentially and often gave him financial rewards.

For ordinary Zheng soldiers, after changing their employer, they soon discovered that not only were the treatment not as good as before, but also were full of dangers. They were called as cannon fodder and had long had complaints in their hearts.

Although the newly recruited Zheng army generals tried their best to command, the morale of the Zheng army soldiers was sluggish. Duoduo urged the Zheng army to attack for several days, but they all ended in failure.

In recent days, the Ming army still sent back the captured Zheng soldiers. Many Zheng soldiers who had been captured several times came to the Ming army camp and were even more familiar with their own homes. They ate what they should eat and drink what they should drink. They took away some food and took away some food. They clasped their fists and left with the Ming army soldiers.

Duoduo did not care about Zheng's soldiers at first. The soldiers who were released returned came back directly to the Zheng's camp, but did not attract Duoduo's attention.

It was not until the Zheng army's combat effectiveness became worse and worse, and every attack was a shameful look that Duoduo learned the reason.

In order to avoid the 50,000 Zheng army, all of them were corrupt, Duoduo hurriedly ordered that there were spies among the prisoners released by the Ming army and the soldiers who were released were isolated to avoid affecting other Zheng army.

If these prisoners who were released were killed, they would inevitably arouse dissatisfaction among the soldiers of Zheng. The Ming army did not kill them and put them back, but the Qing army killed them. The soldiers of Zheng might turn against each other.

These people cannot be killed, but keeping them is a disaster. Not only can they not contribute to Duoduo, but they have divided a lot of troops to guard them.

At this time, the Qing army's attack was not smooth, and the morale of the Zheng army was shaken again, but Duoduo was still full of confidence.

Because the key battlefield that determines the victory of the battle is actually not Lianjiang. Duoduo can defeat the main force of Lianjiang Ming army. It is naturally a good thing for the Qing army. It can wipe out the Zhejiang army in advance and win the war. However, it doesn’t matter if Duoduo cannot defeat Lianjiang Ming army quickly. When He Luohui and Gong Adei conquered Ruijin, destroyed the small court of Longwu, then advanced westward to meet with Luke Dehun to Ganzhou, and seize southern Ganzhou, and determine the overall situation, the Ming army in Zhejiang will be finished sooner or later, and the destruction will be only a matter of time.

Moreover, Duoduo raided Anping City and swept away Zheng Zhilong's money, grain and treasures. He now wants money and food, and he can afford it.

Therefore, although the war is not as smooth as Duoduo thought when he left Fuzhou, and the Qing army did not defeat Zhao Ming like a tyrant, Duoduo did not have to be anxious. The Qing Dynasty had already gained an advantage, and if the war situation continued, it would be even more unfavorable to the Ming army.

In 1649, the fifth year of Longwu, on the 12th day of the first lunar month, Kinmen Island.

After the Qing army raided Anping City and showed off his teeth to the Zheng family, the Zheng family had accumulated over ten years and was captured by the Qing army. The family members were killed and abducted, and sent to Beijing to imprisonment.

This made Zheng Hongkui and others completely awake, knowing that Zheng Zhilong was deceived by the Qing Dynasty and that the Zheng family was fooled by the Qing Dynasty.

In fact, if you think about it carefully, the members of the Zheng family should also understand that the Qing Dynasty started its business through robbery, and the Zheng family in Fujian is rich enough to rival the country. How could the Qing Dynasty not salivate?

In front of the robbers, you can only protect your wealth with the strength. You will give up resistance and welcome the robbers into your home. It is almost impossible to fantasize that the robbers do not have evil intentions.

After the Qing army raided the Zheng family's old nest, the Zheng army, which occupied Jinxia Islands, lost supplies. Zheng Hongkui and others did not care about Zheng Zhilong being sent to Beijing as hostages, so they launched an attack on the coast of Zhangzhou and Quanzhou, robbing a batch of food to celebrate the festival.

On that day, a ship sailed into the harbor at Kinmen Island Pier and was moored by the dock. Xia Wanchun walked down from the boat.

At this time, he had just arrived ashore, and a sound of hooves came. Zheng Lian, the boss of Dingyuan, led dozens of cavalry to rush over, slammed the horses in front of the pier, turned over, and bowed downwards, saying, "Shan Jianjun, you have missed the opportunity to welcome him!"

Xia Wanchun bowed and returned the greeting, "General, don't have to be too polite. Please take Yu Su to see Ding Lu Hou."

At that moment, Zheng Lian led Xia Wanchun to Zheng Hongkui's temporary festival hall.

After Zheng Zhilong left, the Zheng family had no leader and had completely fallen into a state of division. Zheng Hongkui, Zheng Cai and Zheng Lian each led a military force, but it was not a relationship between superiors and subordinates. It was just because Zheng Hongkui was their uncle, so he nominally followed Zheng Hongkui's command.

At this time, in front of the mansion, Zheng Hongkui, who received the news, was already waiting in front of the door.

Zheng Zhilong surrendered to the Qing court, which made the Zheng family cut off from the Ming court. Now the Zheng family realized that the Zheng family was deceived by the Qing Dynasty and wanted to return to the Ming Dynasty, but they felt a little panic in their hearts.

After all, Zheng Zhilong joined the Qing Dynasty and the Zheng family gave in to Fujian, which caused the current passive situation of the Ming army. The Zheng family was really worried about whether the Ming Dynasty would accept them, and even if they accepted them, they would settle the accounts after the fall.

Now there are two main opinions on the Ming army on Jinxia Islands. Zheng Hongkui once participated in the support of Longwu. In addition, he has always been respectful to Longwu, and Zheng Chenggong also protected Emperor Longwu, so he insisted on turning back to serve Longwu. However, Zheng Cai and Zheng Lian were a little hesitant. They were disrespectful to Longwu under the command of Zheng Zhilong. In addition, Longwu was severely harmed by Zheng army this time, and they were afraid of revenge, so they were doubtful.

"Xia Jianjun, how did you come?" Zheng Hongkui smiled.

Xia Wanchun saluted Zheng Hongkui and said, "The situation in Dinglu Marquis is now worrying. The subordinates are entrusted by His Highness the Crown Prince and come here specially to ask Dinglu Marquis to help!"

Zheng Hongkui's face sank, and he turned sideways and asked, "Let's go in and talk!"

All the officials entered the house and sat in the lobby. Zheng Hongkui naturally sat in the main seat. Xia Wanchun did not greet or politely, and went straight to the point: "Marquis Dinglu, now His Majesty is surrounded by Ruijin, and is in danger. His Highness and the Marquis of Pinglu sent troops to serve the king. Now he fought with Duoduo in Lianjiang. I specially asked Marquis Dinglu to send troops to help the battle!"

Zheng Hongkui, Zheng Lian, Zheng Cai and others were silent for a while. In the Fujian Incident, the Zheng family fell apart and suffered huge losses.

Now Zheng Jun’s Touting Qing’s Touting Qing was surrounded, and only Ge San was left. They all wanted to preserve their strength and leave some family background for the Zheng family.

At this time, the Qing army was strong, the Zheng army was depressed and was unprepared. If they rashly joined the war and resulted in a great defeat, the Zheng family would be over.

A moment later, Zheng Hongkui said: "Xia Junjian, our army suffered heavy damage, and Anping City was attacked by the Qing army, and its materials were completely lost. I was afraid that it would not be able to participate in the war."

Xia Wanchun said seriously: "Dinglu Marquis, this is the autumn of life and death. His Highness, the Crown Prince, has restrained Duoduo's main force in Lianjiang. Duoduo's defense is empty, which is an excellent opportunity for Dinglu Marquis to turn the tide. The situation is indeed critical now. If Jin Xia sits on the scene, the consequences are worrying, and Dinglu Marquis cannot survive alone!"

Zheng Hongkui had a calm face, but Zheng Lian's eyes turned around and helped Xia Wanchun said, "Fourth Uncle, I think there is a solution in everything. If we don't take action at this time, the situation will collapse and we will not last long!"

Zheng Cai also said: "Our army must take action."
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