Chapter 52 Willing to be a pawn,
Chapter 52
"What Lord Wang said is very..."
With a wry smile in his heart, Zhang Huangyan, who knew that he was unable to get on the verge of a tiger, had to reluctantly respond.
There is no need for Wang Zhongxiao to remind him, why didn’t Zheng Chenggong know why he kicked Zhang Huangyan out of the army on the excuse, not for anything else, just because Nanjing... Nanjing must be won by Zheng Chenggong, and it has nothing to do with other people!
"For this reason, thank you Brother Cangshui!"
Zheng Chenggong's decision made Zhang Huangyan understand that he had no choice. After agreeing, he discussed some details with Zheng Chenggong. Only then did he think of Zhu Mingzhong waiting outside the tent, so he reminded the prince.
"General, Jiangyin garrison Zhu Mingzhong escorted three thousand stones of military rations outside the tent to see him!"
When Zhang Huangyan mentioned the "Jiangyin Guard", Zheng Chenggong's brow jumped slightly, easily captured Guazhou, and destroyed the "Gangjianglong". He was in a good mood and he lost his previous dissatisfaction and ordered with a smile.
"Tell him to come in!"
"It is said that Jiangyin guards Zhu Mingzhong!"
Zhu Mingzhong, who was hesitating whether he should "plagiarize" "Fan Song", heard that Zheng Chenggong was relieved of him and he was relieved of the siege. He stuffed the letter into his arms and said to the man standing in front of him who looked like an iron tower.
"Brother, the prince summoned me and please tell you the master of the family. This word is just a casual work by Zhu, and there is no complete article. Please forgive me!"
As he spoke, Zhu Mingzhong entered the big tent. The so-called "big tent" was actually the stern cabin of this three-masted big blessed ship, which was naturally the so-called "central army big tent".
"Zhu Mingzhong, the governor of Jiangyin, met with the prince!"
Zhu Mingzhong, who came to the cabin again, seemed extremely cautious in his words and actions. He finally barely gained a foothold in this era. He knew very well that everything he had placed on the man surnamed Guo in front of him.
And this "Jiangyin Guard" is his official position in this era.
Staring at Zhu Mingzhong who was kneeling on one knee, Zheng Chenggong raised his eyebrows slightly. Despite Zhang Huangyan's deliberate protection and Guazhou Dasheng's mood was comfortable, but now when he saw this boy, he still felt a little uncomfortable. The reason was probably the unhappiness of the two when they first met.
It would be fine if he just accuses him of being stubborn, but the problem is that this kid blamed him not only for being stubborn, but for being stubborn, he finally ruined the Ming Dynasty and destroyed the capital of the Ming Dynasty's rejuvenation.
Thinking of the unhappiness of the two when they first met, Zheng Chenggong looked at Zhang Huangyan. Thinking of his previous self-deprecation, he took a deep breath and forced a smile.
"Zhu Mingzhong, you made great contributions to our army's northern expedition two days ago!"
"If you dare not make a contribution under the mark, you can defeat Jiangyin, all depends on the reputation of the country's surname. Otherwise, how could the Jiangyin defenders surrender easily?"
I hope that it is still urgent to flatter you now... As he thought about it, Zhu Mingzhong still maintained the posture of kneeling on one knee.
“Hmph…”
With his body slightly leaning forward, Zheng Chenggong's eyes were still staring at Zhu Mingzhong.
"Zhu Mingzhong, since you have made this merit of seizing the city, what reward do you want?"
This... Zheng Chenggong's inquiry made Zhu Mingzhong immediately think of his advice when he met Zhang Huangyan in Jiangyin, so he kowtowed and said.
"Your Majesty, you are only trying to revive the Ming Dynasty and make some contributions. How dare you get any reward? You just want to be a front-line guard under the prince, and take over Nanjing with the prince to revive the Ming Dynasty!"
OK!
What a failure to take credit!
If it were someone else, Zheng Chenggong might have been applauded for him, but when facing Zhu Mingzhong, he could not say that goodbye. Although he now believes that this kid is indeed a bit talented and is indeed a powerful general, his rejection of him in his heart did not fade away, but instead he was even more repulsive of him.
Bury the Ming Dynasty!
For Zheng Chenggong, he could accept all the accusations, but he could not accept this accusation! It would be quite rare without slashing him with one knife.
"The front pawns in the army..."
Staring at Zhu Mingzhong, Zheng Chenggong frowned. He did not speak, but just stroked his beard. Looking at the prince's contemplative manner, Wang Zhongxiao, who knew that the prince was a little embarrassed, looked at Zhu Mingzhong kneeling there, and Zhang Huangyan, who was hanging his eyebrows and silently. He immediately contacted the former minister, but went to Jiangyin first. Maybe he had already recruited him under his command.
If Zhang Huangyan gets such a tiger general, wouldn’t it be like a tiger!
"The prince, the previous military supervisor proposed that a navy army should be sent to the Wuhu area to move up the river and go to the Wuhu area to prevent the Qing army from the Jiangchu area from coming to Nanjing. Secondly, after Nanjing was recaptured, there would be Wuhu and other places as screens to protect Nanjing. I think that although Wuhu, Zhenjiang and Jiangkou are the Nanjing gates, if Jiangyin goes to Jiangyin area, if it is occupied by Qing army, it is likely that it will threaten the flanks of Nanjing. In addition, the army will also need food and grass to be exported to Jiangnan. I think that a good general can be appointed to recruit Jiangnan prefectures..."
Wang Zhongxiao's suggestion made Zhang Huangyan's brows furiously, and he suddenly felt dissatisfied with him. Although he was a minister in the same dynasty, because Zhang Huangyan supported King Lu, his subordinates of the Zheng family always defended him. He mentioned sending navy troops to go against the river. Originally, Zhang Huangyan was preparing to ask Zhu Mingzhong to lead tens of navy troops to go against the river north, but Wang Zhongxiao was using the excuse that he needed a commander to intimidate Xiaoxiao in Wuhu and other places, and suggested that he lead his troops to go against the river.
Zhang Huangyan knew very well about why Wang Zhongxiao did this. It was to avoid being divided by him when Nanjing was recovered in the future, which would affect the future plans.
Now, who did he choose to choose a good general to pacify Jiangnan?
"Choose a good general? Oh, Changru, who would you recommend to Jiangnan?"
When Zheng Chenggong asked this, his eyes were involuntarily turned to Zhu Mingzhong, and he had already guessed what Wang Zhongxiao meant.
"I think Zhu Mingzhong can take on this position!"
What is happiness!
Wang Zhongxiao's suggestion made Zhu Mingzhong feel immediately that happiness came too suddenly, so he even became suspicious whether this was a bit unreal. After all, this was exactly the job he wanted to seek. Originally, he was thinking about how to get the job. But unexpectedly, Wang Zhongxiao sent the pillow over now.
"oh……"
Staring at Zhu Mingzhong, Zheng Chenggong's eyes slightly closed and he said with no anger.
"Zhu Mingzhong, if I hand over this errand to you, do you know what you do?"
Zheng Chenggong’s question made Zhu Yiming think about it for a while and answered:
"A villain should issue a proclamation in the name of the prince to surrender. If there is no surrender, attack it, and think that the army will consolidate the rear. In addition, prepare money and food for the army to be used for the prince's northern expedition."
Isn’t these all the things you said just now?
"Well, it's very much for me. Since that's the case, I will hand over this errand to you. Don't let me down."
This errand is simple to say, but it is impossible to do it in reality.
"The villain will definitely live up to the prince's trust. If there is any mistake in the military situation, please blame the prince for military law at that time!"
Zhu Mingzhong's answer made Zheng Chenggong suddenly laugh.
"Military law... Zhu Mingzhong, do you think your head is safe now?"
The laughter stopped abruptly, and Zheng Chenggong's body was slightly forward, and he asked with his eyes staring at Zhu Mingzhong.
"Tell me, compared to this errand, are you more willing to go to Nanjing with me?"
Chapter completed!