Autumn of the 17th year of Chongzhen

Chapter 127 Difficult decision-making, ask Mr. Zuo
When Wang Yan came out of the palace, he felt sad for a while.

At the end of August, Jin Sheng, Yin Xinmin, Liu Dingjia, Wu Zhiqiu and other rebel troops besieged Xuancheng County, intending to recover Ningguo Mansion, and then approached Jinling City, but they were defeated by Zhang Tianfu, the admiral of the Qing court. Captured and killed, the strength of the rebel army was greatly damaged.

On August [-]th, Zhang Tianfu, Admiral of the Qing court, led Qing generals Bu Congshan, Li Zhongxing, and Liu Zeyong, took advantage of the victory to march into Huizhou, and fought fiercely with Jin Sheng's defeated army in the area of ​​​​Jixi City.

Wang Yantong, Emperor Longwu and Zheng Zhilong, were fighting for the right to sea tax. They had just raised food and wages, and Zheng Zhilong also made a compromise to let Zheng Cai go out of Xianxia Pass to rescue Jin Sheng. difficult.

There was a large army of captive soldiers in front of the border, and there was civil strife in the rear. If there was another dispute in the Longwu court, the end would inevitably be another Hongguang court.

When Wang Yan beat Zheng Zhibao to his subordinates and robbed 30 soldiers and civilians of rations, Emperor Longwu couldn't help being silent for a while.

If Wang Yan has absolute strength in his hands, he is [-]% sure, Emperor Longwu will definitely support him to eradicate Zheng Zhilong without hesitation, but Wang Yan does not have that strength. As Emperor Longwu, he wants to take care of the overall situation, so he has to let Wang Yan Patience, don't let the court fall into internal strife.

At this time Wang Yan had calmed down. He only had more than 2 people in his hands, while Zheng Zhilong controlled more than [-] troops in Fujian. He had no money or food in his hands, and the soldiers didn't even have armor.

Under such a comparison of strength, if Wang Yan cannot win quickly, it will be a catastrophe for the 30 soldiers and civilians, but if the revenge is not avenged, what face will he have to face the generals in the army? ?How to order the army under his command in the future?

For a moment, Wang Yan's heart was full of distress. He rode a horse and strolled on the streets of Fujing for an unknown amount of time, but he still had no countermeasures in his mind.

At this time, Wang Yan saw that it was getting dark, so he decided to let go of his worries and go back to the station to discuss with others, but he suddenly found that, at some point, he actually walked in front of Zuo Maodi's mansion.

The Fujing court was newly established, and Zuo Maodi was appointed as a scholar of Shoufu University. The daily affairs were complicated, and Wang Yan was also busy with various trivial matters, busy fighting with Zheng Zhilong, and the two had not talked for a long time.

Wang Yan knew that the reason why he couldn't help coming to the Zuo Mansion was that in the final analysis, he lacked far-sighted and reliable aides, and when he encountered a major event, he didn't even have a person to discuss it, and he didn't even have a planner, so When he had a big problem and couldn't decide it, he walked to the left mansion involuntarily.

Immediately Wang Yan got off his horse and asked his personal guards to report, not long after, the steward of the Zuo Mansion welcomed him in.

Zuo Maodi met Wang Yan in his study, and after the tea was served, he asked Wang Yan why he came to his mansion, and Wang Yan told the whole story about Zheng Zhibao and the current predicament of the court.

After hearing this, Zuo Maodi couldn't help frowning slightly, and finally said to Wang Yan: "Shi Heng has already made a decision in his mind!"

When Wang Yan heard the words, he couldn't help being taken aback, "Why did Mr. Ge say that?"

"If Shi Heng really wanted to fight to the death with Duke Ping, he would not enter my mansion now, but take advantage of the scattered forces of the Zheng family, go back to rectify the troops and go straight to Anping City, and take down the Zheng family's lair in one fell swoop." Zuo Mao Di Youyou said: "Since Shi Heng has consulted with me, it means that Shi Heng has a heart for the imperial court and dare not start a dispute in vain. He is afraid that if a war breaks out, the Zheng family's army will return to Fujing, and there will be no soldiers in important places such as Xianxia Pass. , let the northern captives enter Fujian easily, and let the Qing court reap the benefits of the fisherman."

Hearing this, Wang Yan couldn't help but feel refreshed, he understood that what Zuo Maodi said was right, he had already made a decision in his heart, but he couldn't swallow this breath, and if he didn't get back the money, what would he use to buy food in the future.

Zuo Maodi saw that Wang Yan was silent, and then said: "30 soldiers and civilians are left outside Fujing City, and they cannot be resettled. No matter how much money and food Shi Heng has in his hands, he can't afford to spend it. And the situation of the court, Shi Heng should also I know, there is no money or food to support you at all, since Shi Heng has promised His Majesty to put an end to the chaos of King Jingjiang, then go to Guangdong!"

"Zheng Zhilong wants to force me out of Fujing so that he can control the court by himself. If I really leave, won't I let him succeed?" Wang Yan frowned when he heard this.

"Shiheng has been in Fujing for a while, but has he made any achievements?" Zuo Maodi asked himself and replied: "Recovering the right to sea tax is one thing, is there any more? Shiheng is a fan of the authorities! Let me say something." To be honest, although Shi Heng is a Marquis, you have only been an official for a short time, but you are not suitable for court battles. You should lead troops outside, manage Guangdong Province, open up seas and trade, pay enough for soldiers, and select elites. To become a strong army. Only in this way can we provide foreign aid for His Majesty, so that we can compete with the Zheng family in the court."

Wang Yan thought for a while when he heard the words. During these days in Fujing, almost all his energy was spent on intrigue with the Zheng family, and even the military affairs in the camp were neglected. Apart from making concessions, it can be said that nothing is achieved.

When he thought that Zheng Zhilong had compromised and the court could finally concentrate on dealing with the Qing court, Zheng Zhibao gave him another blow, and the dispute was immediately provoked again. He wanted to be above the court and concentrate on doing something practical, but it was impossible.

For a moment, Wang Yan had to admit that what Zuo Maodi said was very reasonable, and his complicated thoughts finally became clear because of Zuo Maodi's enlightenment.

"The elder Ge's words made Yan Mao suddenly enlightened, and Yan decided to leave Fujing, but after Yan left, Zheng Zhilong would definitely become more domineering, the elder Ge really needs to have a countermeasure!" Wang Yan worried.

"Shiheng don't need to worry about this!" Zuo Maodi said with confidence, "Although Zheng Zhilong is domineering, his son Zheng Sen is loyal to the imperial court. I discussed with Huang Gelao and others that we will give full support to Zheng Sen in the court. Splitting the forces of the Zheng family and using this to contain each other will surely allow the court to achieve checks and balances!"

"Guo surname Chenggong is the son of Zheng Zhilong after all, Yan thinks it's a bit risky!" Wang Yan heard the words and said worriedly: "Yan thinks it is better to strengthen the power that His Majesty can control, and not rely on a certain person."

"Shi Heng's words are reasonable!" Zuo Maodi nodded and said, "However, all of Fujian is dominated by Zheng's forces. It may be very difficult for the imperial court to re-cultivate new forces!"

"Ge Lao!" Wang Yan said after thinking, "If Ruoyan leaves a battalion of troops in Fujing for His Majesty to drive, is it feasible?"

"If this is the case, that would be great!" Zuo Maodi couldn't help but light up when he heard the words, "Shiheng's soldiers are the elite of a hundred battles. If 5000 troops are left behind, it may not be enough to suppress the Zheng family, but it can protect them." Your Majesty has nothing to worry about!"

"Then Yan will go back immediately to make arrangements!" Wang Yan immediately stood up and bid farewell to Zuo Maodi, and Zuo Maodi also got up to see him off.

The two walked all the way to the gate of the Zuo Mansion, but Wang Yan suddenly stopped, and said to Zuo Maodi: "Mr. Ge, Yan still needs to deal with it. The Zheng family forced Yan to leave Fujing, and now the goal has been achieved. Zheng Zhibao should return all the money and ships that Zheng Zhibao robbed Yan, if he doesn't give it back, then Yan will go and get it himself!"

(End of this chapter)