Chongzhen and I became partners

Chapter 621
"Zheng Qing, I lied to you about the fact that the Empress Dowager Jianlu borrowed seeds from you!"

Hearing Emperor Chongzhen say such words, Zheng Zhilong was stunned for a moment. After he came to his senses, he felt something was wrong. After waking up, he was indeed a little empty, and there were obvious traces of being borrowed.

As he was thinking about it, he heard Emperor Chongzhen say to him again: "Didn't you say that the little emperor Jianlu was fighting openly and secretly with that regent? If the empress dowager Jianlu had a big belly, wouldn't it just give that regent a favor?" Verbal?"

"Your Majesty's words are very true!" Zheng Zhilong said hesitantly after hearing this, "But... but the Empress Dowager Jianlu said that she was sure to hide the truth...couldn't it be her maid?"

After all, he came out of the rivers and lakes. He has experienced strong winds and waves. What scenes have he not seen?

Of course, I have never seen such a scene.

However, this does not mean that his mind has always been confused.

After being reminded by Emperor Chongzhen, he came back to his senses, and after thinking about it carefully, he immediately guessed another possibility.

After hearing this, Emperor Chongzhen nodded approvingly and said, "That's right, that's the situation. I can still trust your loyalty to the imperial court. It's fine if this matter is gone in the future. If there is a follow-up, no matter what you do, I can trust it!"

What Zheng Zhilong was most worried about was not whether he might have a child in Jianlu, whether it would be safe or not.For him, there are several wives and several sons.One more, one less, really doesn't have much impact.

What Zheng Zhilong was most worried about was whether Emperor Chongzhen would believe this, would he think that he and Jianlu were actually in collusion?
To put it simply, he was actually worried about his own or his family's future.

At this time, Zheng Zhilong let go of a hanging heart after receiving the emperor's promise.

Later, Emperor Chongzhen said to Zheng Zhilong: "I have approved Wu Qing's play for the matter in Dongjiang Town. In terms of logistics and supplies, Qing will be in charge. Give him more, and collect from Ludi. over there."

In fact, this does not conflict with the previous arrangement, and it is still the province of Shandong that supplies the logistics of Dongjiang Town.There is only a slight change, that is, the food and supplies that will be delivered later will be delivered in advance.

"The last general obeys the order!" Zheng Zhilong heard this, and quickly agreed.

"Here is a general topographic map of North Korea. There may be some changes in some places. You may bring it to Wu Qing, and you may be able to help him!" Emperor Chongzhen said, and picked up another copy from the imperial case that he had already prepared. handed over the rolled paper to Wang Chengen, who was waiting beside him, and asked him to hand it over to Zheng Zhilong.

Needless to say, this topographical map of North Korea was provided by Liu Weichao. I found a map of later generations that is as close to the ancient times as possible, and it will always be useful to some extent.

Zheng Zhilong was a little startled, thinking in his heart, His Majesty is going to ask Emperor Taizu again?

As soon as he put away the topographical map of North Korea, he saw Emperor Chongzhen pick up a rolled piece of paper from the imperial case, handed it to Wang Chengen, and explained again: "This is the formula for the cement factory. You sent it to Wang Chengen. For Jianlu, we will also send a ship of food and supplies. We only have these for the time being, and the rest of the food and supplies must go back to Fujian to get them, and it will take some time."

According to Liu Weichao's suggestion, first send some to hang Jianlu, and then send the bulk of the food and supplies, and then send them there when there is a sign of war.When the time comes, soak those food and grass materials in heavy metal water and dry them in the sun.

This was the emperor's will, and Zheng Zhilong naturally had no objections, so he quickly agreed and put away the cement formula.

This cement formula is actually flawed, and the refractory bricks did not mention it. If Jianlu wants to calcinate the cement, the cost will be much higher.

"In addition, I already know about the Tsarist Russian Empire." Emperor Chongzhen continued to say to Zheng Zhilong, "I will tell you a little bit, so that you know what to do, and if you encounter something about the Tsarist Russian Empire, you will also know how Deal with it!"

After he finished speaking, he asked Wang Chengen to hang up the world map, and then walked down in person. Using the world map, he told Zheng Zhilong where the so-called Tsarist Russian Empire was and what the current situation was like.

Zheng Zhilong was naturally very shocked by this. These news are definitely not something human can do.That is to say, it was Emperor Taizu's instruction again.

Thinking of this, he dared not show any disrespect to Emperor Chongzhen.

With the blessing of the immortal emperor Taizu, who can resist?
Seeing the respectful Zheng Zhilong, Emperor Chongzhen was also in a good mood, so he continued: "By the way, more than ten new iron-clad steam warships have been remodeled, and they can be used in naval battles. By the middle of next year, they will probably be able to All the renovations have been completed. If the navy wants to fight against the Wa Kingdom, I will send a new type of iron-clad steam warship. Of course, it would be best if we wait until all the renovations are completed before fighting!"

Saying this is also giving Zheng Zhilong a confession.To prevent unexpected situations, Zheng Zhilong's navy will go to the enemy's sea battle and suffer unnecessary losses.After all, Zheng Zhilong's warships can also be transformed.If one is lost, one armored steam warship is missing.

However, although he was giving Zheng Zhilong a confession, Emperor Chongzhen actually had reservations.In fact, at this time, there are already about [-] warships that have been remodeled.Song Yingxing has already overcome the technical difficulty of the biggest sea-sealing transformation, and it is estimated that the transformation will be completed by the beginning of next year.

What should be said, Emperor Chongzhen sent Zheng Zhilong out of Beijing after explaining it to Zheng Zhilong.

On the other hand, Emperor Chongzhen once again held an imperial meeting in the Wenhua Palace, and formally said to his subordinates: "I have received a report from Zheng Zhilong, the commander of the navy, that the Wa Kingdom has formed an alliance with Jianlu, and has sent troops into North Korea."

Before that, he sent Li Ruolian, the commander of Jinyiwei, to help Jianlu form an alliance with the Japanese country with Zheng Zhilong, and it will definitely not be made public.This time, taking advantage of Zheng Zhilong's return, he took the opportunity to announce the alliance.

As soon as his words fell, everyone in the Wenhua Palace, even if they had been in the officialdom for many years, were shocked.

Most of their generation knew about the war against the Japanese and aiding the dynasty during the Wanli period.In the aftermath summary, many literati also believed that the anti-Japanese aid to the dynasty at that time greatly reduced the imperial court's control in Liaodong, which led to the rise of Jianlu and the subsequent years of war.

When I heard it at this time, the Wa country not only invaded North Korea again, but even formed an alliance with Jianlu.Doesn't that mean that the threat to Daming this time is much higher than that during the Wanli period?

Daming's situation has only improved for a few years, yet another catastrophe has come?
"Your Majesty, I don't know how many troops the Wa Kingdom has sent?" The Chief Assistant He Fengsheng came back to his senses, and quickly answered, "They entered North Korea, how did North Korea deal with it?"

After hearing this, Emperor Chongzhen sneered and said, "North Korea recognizes the thief as its father and Jianlu as its suzerain. Now it has been sold by Jianlu. The King of Korea and his subjects were moved to the northeast of Liaodong, and the whole of Korea will be handed over to the Japanese. "

"..." Hearing this, not only He Fengsheng, but also everyone else looked at each other in blank dismay.

No one expected that North Korea would end up like this?
Suddenly, a voice sounded: "Okay, in the country of ungratefulness, evil will be rewarded with evil!"

Everyone heard the sound and looked, but it was Liu Zongzhou, the censor of the left capital of the Metropolitan Procuratorate.

Qingliu, it's normal to say this!
He Fengsheng came back to his senses, ignored Liu Zongzhou, and hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, can you send the Southwest Army back to Fangshan Pass?"

When Emperor Chongzhen heard this, he immediately vetoed it: "No, the five-year plan remains unchanged, and the southwestern thieves and chieftains must be dealt with. I told Zhuqing this news, just to let you know what to do in the first five years. The plan is mainly to solve the southwestern part of Ming Dynasty; the second five-year plan is to solve Liaodong and North Korea! There are many things, you must know your own number!"

"..." Hearing this, everyone looked at each other with worried faces.

This is an alliance between Jianlu and Wa!Far stronger than those enemies encountered before!

Of course, this is because they don't know how strong the military power in the hands of the imperial court is!If Sun Chuanting was here, his reaction would definitely be different.

No, Ni Yuanlu, Minister of the Household Department, played cautiously: "Your Majesty, do you need to send envoys to North Korea to question the Japanese, and find out why the Japanese who have not moved for so many years have such a big movement?"

He didn't dare to say the words of peace, but he said this, which somewhat meant it.Let's see how the Japanese pirates react, is it possible not to fight?
This is really going to be a war, and I don't know if it can be won, at least he thinks that the treasury must be empty again!

When Emperor Chongzhen heard this, he immediately denied it and said: "Women's wolf ambitions, to capture North Korea, and then conspire against my Ming Dynasty, are not unique to today. Please don't forget, our vassal state of Ming Dynasty, the Kingdom of Ryukyu, was also captured by the Japanese. It's under actual control. This Japanese man's intention to replace me, Daming, is already Sima Zhao's heart, and everyone knows it!"

The implication is that there is nothing to talk about, there is only one way to fight.

The envoys from the Kingdom of Ryukyu came to the capital to ask for help half a year ago, and these officials in the Wenhua Palace naturally knew about it.Hearing what Emperor Chongzhen said at this time, I feel that the Wa Kingdom really has such wolfish ambitions, and the peace talks will definitely lose power and humiliate the country, and they must not be discussed!

Thinking of this, they became even more worried, and they responded one after another. Some said they would strengthen the Shanhaiguan defense line, while others worried about Dongjiang Town.In short, from their point of view, Daming is definitely at a disadvantage.

Seeing them like this, Emperor Chongzhen also understood. After all, he was very worried when he received the news that Jianlu was going to form an alliance with Japan.

(End of this chapter)