Chongzhen Wiretapping System

Chapter 640 The Spring of the Navy

Zheng Chenggong was taken aback when he heard that, I am having a military discussion, why don't you know the seriousness, and suddenly intervene in a personal matter?And besides, when I was in the capital, I often saw my father for a while, and I didn't see him mention anything?

Although he thought so in his heart, seeing Zheng Hongkui winking at him, he knew there must be something urgent.

Although Zheng Chenggong was young, he served as a coastal defense guerrilla for the first time, and was placed high hopes by Emperor Chongzhen, at least he thought so, so he wanted to make some achievements.But that doesn't mean he's stupid!

In fact, he has heard a lot about his father's deeds, and Zheng Zhilong has also taught him. Compared with ordinary people, he has learned far more than others in all aspects.It's just a new learner and first-time user, and there is still a process of adaptation.

Therefore, Zheng Chenggong finally agreed and followed Zheng Hongkui into the back hall.

I saw Zheng Hongkui said to him as soon as he entered the back hall: "Sen'er, I am your fourth uncle. Although some words may be a bit harsh, they are all for your own good."

As expected, the fourth uncle's claim that his father had something for him was simply an excuse.

Seeing Zheng Hongkui's sincere expression, Zheng Chenggong put on a serious face, nodded and said, "Fourth Uncle, you can just speak up if you have something to say!"

Seeing that he still listened to the persuasion, Zheng Hongkui felt a little relieved, and said solemnly: "Our Zheng family came from the world. This is the root, and we must not forget it. After all, they are still Jianghu brothers. The reason why the fourth uncle said this is to remind you that the Jianghu values ​​loyalty and saves face. You may have gone to the capital, and you have seen a lot of noble relatives and nobles at the root of the imperial city, and felt more of the emperor's grace, but This is Fujian, so you have to follow the rules of Fujian, what you want to do, you can do more with less!"

Seeing that Zheng Chenggong's face was still very serious and his attitude was serious, Zheng Hongkui softened his tone a little and said: "If you want those uncles in the lobby to work for our Zheng family, you have to make them feel comfortable, so that they Only then can we risk our lives for you! Your father has done a very good job in this regard. It is also the only way that our Zheng family can stand out from many maritime merchants and achieve these achievements today!"

"However, isn't it important in the military to give both kindness and power, with clear rewards and punishments?" Zheng Chenggong asked seriously with a hint of doubt.

Hearing this, Zheng Hongkui didn't see him vetoing it immediately, but questioned his own words. He felt a little relieved in his heart, and then softened his tone and said affirmatively: "Both grace and power, rewards and punishments are right, from a certain angle In fact, this is actually a means to make the subordinates feel more comfortable.”

After a pause, he changed the subject and continued: "However, this does not conflict with what I just said. This is Fujian, which is different from the north. You give face to the uncles in the lobby, respect them, their It will be more comfortable psychologically, and it is also the best method for you. In the future contact, let them see your methods and skills again. Your father will watch over it and I will help you. What do you want to do? , there will be absolutely no other accidents. Can you understand me when I say this?"

"Fourth Uncle means..." Zheng Chenggong listened, pondered for a while, and then asked Zheng Hongkui seriously, "If I use methods in Fujian, keep a low profile, don't just talk about business, give some to the uncles in the lobby." To save face, respect them, no, I actually respect them in my heart, so that I can achieve twice the result with half the effort?"

"Hehe, that's right!" Zheng Hongkui smiled gratifiedly after hearing this and said, "That's right, that's the reason. You respect them in your heart, and you should let them know and show them. People in the world are good people. You respect me one foot, and I respect you ten feet. Of course, practical benefits are also indispensable. When you turn around and make meritorious service, you have to fight for rewards for them, so they will naturally be willing to work hard for you!"

After hearing this, Zheng Chenggong lowered his head, obviously thinking deeply for a while, then raised his head, looked at Zheng Hongkui with piercing eyes, nodded seriously, and said, "Fourth uncle, my nephew understands!"

After finishing speaking, he clasped his fists very solemnly and saluted Zheng Hongkui.

Seeing him like this, Zheng Hongkui couldn't help but smiled gratifiedly.

Since ancient times, the head of the family is greater than the sky.Zheng Zhilong is the head of the Zheng family, and the other brothers can only obey him.After Zheng Zhilong, the eldest son of the head of the house is the heir of the head of the family. The other uncles, despite their seniority, still have to listen to the new head of the house.Just like the throne, then the prince will not be other princes.

Zheng Chenggong is definitely the future leader of the Zheng family. To gain his respect and heartfelt gratitude, for Zheng Hongkui, that is definitely a very gratifying thing.

After a while, Zheng Hongkui walked out of the back hall behind Zheng Chenggong, and returned to the lobby to discuss matters.

The navy leaders in the lobby were all whispering to each other, and the lobby was buzzing like bees.Seeing them appear, everyone immediately silenced their voices, and looked at the two of them with a little curiosity.

Among them, some people guessed a little bit, and some people really thought that Zheng Zhilong had something important for Zheng Hongkui to give to Zheng Chenggong.No matter what they thought in their hearts, they all looked at Zheng Chenggong and waited for his next words.

I saw that Zheng Chenggong was still so serious and serious after he sat down in the main seat, and said to them: "Uncles, I just remembered something, and I think I can talk to you uncles."

Hearing his words, Zheng Hongkui couldn't help feeling a little puzzled.In his opinion, after he pointed out Zheng Chenggong, Zheng Chenggong should at least change his attitude, and then chat with these uncles in the hall, get closer, and ease the previous atmosphere.Unexpectedly, Zheng Chenggong was still so serious and serious, but he wanted to talk about other things when he opened his mouth?

The naval leaders in the hall didn't know what Zheng Chenggong was going to say, and their curiosity was aroused by him, so they all looked at him to see what he was going to say.

Zheng Chenggong glanced at every naval leader in the hall, and then said seriously: "I wonder if any of you uncles have heard that when the emperor reviewed the meritorious troops in the capital last year, the Denglai Navy was the last to appear as the finale?"

Needless to say, this matter is just the details of that review, not a major event such as conferring a marquis or worshiping a general. Although there are discussions in the capital, but in Fujian, it is too far away from the capital, but no one has heard of it Pass.

At this time, when Zheng Chenggong said that the Denglai Navy was the finale of the inspection of the meritorious army, the leaders of the navy, including Zheng Hongkui, were obviously taken aback.

"What, the Denglai Marine Division is the finale, so the brothers who went to the north will probably have their tails up when they come back?"

"No way, I haven't heard of the recovery of Liaodong. What kind of battle did the Denglai Navy fight? It's just Jianlu, and there is no navy. The Denglai Navy should be useless at all. How could it be the finale? , who deserves the most credit?"

"I said, my lord, you are not trying to make us happy, are you?"

"..."

It can be said that every naval leader present, including Zheng Hongkui, couldn't believe that the Denglai Navy would be the most honored by the emperor among the meritorious troops?This is obviously impossible!

In fact, it cannot be blamed for their ignorance, but since the past dynasties, the navy has never been the protagonist!Even the commanders of the navy are all land generals and have never been independent.

Therefore, when they suddenly heard that the navy was even more valued than the army, they naturally subconsciously felt that this was impossible!
Seeing that their reactions were within his expectations, Zheng Chenggong nodded seriously and said, "How can I be joking in the lobby. This is absolutely true! Uncles, do you know why?"

"Why?" This time, everyone in the lobby asked almost in unison.

This answer is too attractive for those who are at sea.

"Because..." Zheng Chenggong glanced at every expectant face in the hall, drew a long voice, and after a little whetted their appetite, he raised his voice and said, "The emperor told me before that in the future, the water master will definitely be used again." In the future, the navy will be a branch of the army that is as important as the army. My father is the chief soldier of the navy, which was not there before. Not only that, but the five armies will also have a place for the navy in the future. If there is no accident, My dad can have it."

Speaking of this, he didn't wait for the navy leaders below to react, and quickly said: "The emperor also said similar things to my father, and also said that in the future, on the other side of the ocean, there will be Ming Dynasty flying." flag. Why?"

"Why?" Zheng Chenggong's revelations were so powerful that these naval leaders with backgrounds were completely immersed in it, and they asked in unison.

Zheng Chenggong didn't whet his appetite any more, and explained directly and quickly: "In the future, the emperor will pay more attention to the navy, and let the navy fight for the country like Xiyi, and reach the other side of the ocean! In the meantime, I don't know how many navy generals will be there. , will confer the title of wife, Yinzi, marquis and general! According to a sentence I heard from the prince, soon, the spring of our navy will come!"

After he finished speaking, he stopped talking, and just looked at the general below, with a smile finally showing on his face.This smile is also his expectation for the future navy, and his longing for his great ambitions in the navy.

After hearing what Zheng Chenggong said, the naval leaders below exploded with excitement.

As long as it is a human being, who doesn't want to have a bright future?Who doesn't want to have the opportunity to seal their wives and sons, and honor their ancestors?Even if they are born in the rivers and lakes, it does not prevent them from having a progressive heart!If possible, they certainly don't want to hang around under the name of the Zheng family for the rest of their lives!

(End of this chapter)