In August of the seventh year of Yongli, the Qing government accepted all the peace terms hinted by Zheng Chenggong and sent the edict to Zheng Chenggong's case as quickly as possible.

In response, Zheng Chenggong decided to send a fleet to Xinghua, Fuzhou, Funing Prefecture and other state capitals to collect food and pay to restore the strength of the army. However, the fleet was sent out on the front foot, and Zheng Chenggong quickly sent people on the back foot after receiving a letter.

After a new round of arrangements, we started again.

On the third day of September, a Ming army fleet rested for a while at Haitan Island, and then landed in Fuqing County across the sea. Afterwards, this Ming army ignored the nearby Zhendong Acropolis and directly arrived at the nearby Zhendong Acropolis.

Arriving at the foot of Fuqing County, we began to set up camp with a sense of confidence.

Fuqing County is the southernmost county seat of Fuzhou Prefecture. It is located on the bank of Longjiang River. It is not far from Xinghua Prefecture in the southwest and the sea to the east. Even including Haitan Island, where the Ming army rested for a while, it was actually in the Ming Dynasty.

It was also affiliated to Fuqing County at that time, but these days the Ming army's navy was strong, and the Qing government was powerless to do anything about it, so it could only let Haitan Island continue to threaten the county not far away.

This county was established very early, but for more than 700 years since then, it has only had city gates and no city walls like Yiwu in Zhejiang. Until the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty, Japanese pirates were raging. In order to ensure the safety of the people here, the Ming Dynasty

The imperial court built a city wall here. However, like other cities built during this period in the southeastern coastal areas, great efforts were made in military defense.

The Ming army arrived at the city. The Green Camp guarding the city looked tremblingly at the distant camps and the Ming army approaching the city. After receiving the news, the magistrate of the county quickly handed over the matter of mobilizing the civilians to Zuoerguan and Dian.

officials, and he took on a greater responsibility, that is, sincerely kneeling in the Buddhist hall, praying to Guanyin Bodhisattva, praying that the Qing army can hold on to the city under the fierce offensive of the Ming army, at least until Fuzhou reinforcements arrive

arrival.

The camp was being built, and the Ming army's envoy came directly to the city and asked to enter the city to speak. The Qing army at the top of the city asked the officer for instructions. The officer understood the rule of not killing the envoy during the war between the two countries, so he had the Ming army's envoy put down the hanging basket.

Come up. Then, after hearing the purpose of the Ming army's visit, they quickly sent someone to invite the magistrate who had the important task. The latter came reluctantly and forced himself to hear the Ming army's purpose.

After making the request, I felt a hundred times more energetic as if I had seen the bodhisattva’s blessings.

"Your envoy's words are wrong. For the sake of Duke Haicheng, the imperial court allocates military pay, but it is limited to Zhangzhou, Quanzhou, Chaozhou, Qiongzhou, which Duke Haicheng currently controls, and the two prefectures of Xinghua and Huizhou mentioned in the decree. This county

It belongs to Fuzhou Prefecture and is not within this scope, so it is unreasonable for your department to come here and ask for food and salary from me."

The peace negotiations between Qing and Zheng were not considered a secret in Fujian officialdom. The county magistrate had heard about it for a long time, and he had originally joked about the strange words that officials in Xinghua Prefecture and Huizhou Prefecture had a mother-in-law. Unexpectedly, this happened

Within a few days, someone else's new mother-in-law came to pick on him. This is simply unreasonable.

However, the Ming army was powerful. Even so, the magistrate also tried his best to be reasonable and tried to convince the envoy and the Ming army commander behind the envoy. However, the envoy was well prepared and directly broke the news to him about the Qing Zheng peace talks.

New developments are coming.

"We, Duke Haicheng, have read the imperial edict. For the consideration of the emperor, the princes of the court, and the two elders Liu Zhijun and Tong Fujun, Haicheng Gong and he are also grateful. However, Huizhou Prefecture

Not to mention, there are only two counties in Xinghua Prefecture, which is really not enough to provide food and pay for the army. Therefore, our Duke Haicheng has written a letter to the emperor, the court, and Liu Zhijun and Tong Fujun.

The boss requested to increase the number of prefectures and counties to support the army. Regarding this matter, the county magistrate can send someone to Fuzhou to inquire. My Governor Huang said that we can wait for the county magistrate to confirm the news before collecting it, but at that time the army was stationed outside the city.

The consumption deficit must also be made up.”

The envoy addressed the Qing court and its monarchs and ministers very respectfully, which actually meant that they were negotiating for peace. However, without saying a word, they did not forget to threaten them, which really made the magistrate angry.

However, peace negotiation is a major matter. Now the governors of Fujian are all peace advocates. The county magistrate knows Shangguan's position and understands the importance. He does not dare to make any mistakes. He has to send envoys out of the city and at the same time send people to Fuzhou Fucheng to report to Liu Qingtai.

, Tong Guoqi, the two immediate bosses, went to report.

Xinghua Prefecture is just south of Fuzhou Prefecture, and the county magistrate's messenger rushed there. Little did he know that Liu Qingtai, the governor of Zhejiang and Fujian, who was temporarily stationed in Fuzhou to preside over peace negotiations, had received more than one report.

Changle County, Lianjiang County, Luoyuan County in Fuzhou Prefecture, Putian County and Xianyou County in Xinghua Prefecture, as well as Funing Prefecture City and Ningde County under Funing Prefecture, these coastal areas all report to Fuzhou.

The Ming army came to collect food and pay. If you include the current Fuqing County, it can be described as being spread all over the coast of Fujian.

In this regard, although Xinghua Prefecture only has two counties, it does seem a bit too small, but the peace talks have not yet been realized. Zheng Chenggong took the lead in going to the county seats of each county under the banner of the Qing court to ask for food and salary supplies. This is also

It's really a bit too much.

"We must not let him come like this. We must finalize the recruitment first."

"But we can't deny it at all, especially in Xinghua County. We can't completely block the door. That would be detrimental to the progress of peace talks."

Liu Qingtai and Tong Guoqi kept talking to each other, but there was nothing they could do. They had to order the prefectures and counties not to issue the money for the time being and wait for the next decision.

"I have to write a letter to Mr. Haicheng." As he said this, Liu Qingtai started writing, but he didn't write two words. He paused for a moment and said, "I have to write a letter to Zheng Hongkui."

Then he continued writing.

"When a true man does something, he will definitely achieve something, and his reputation will be unimpaired, and then he will go all out to achieve success in the world."

"Now, my lord, I am leaning against the sun and the moon, and I am thinking about my grandma's old age. Since the incident at sea, where has the money been wasted? Where has the blood been squandered? Where is the heroic gesture, loyalty and filial piety in one step,

How can we be willing to be stubborn for a moment and risk the ridicule of the Qing Dynasty, and cause disaster to the Red people? If we are afraid of surrendering to the enemy, why not unite with our children to return home? If we are afraid of going to Que, why not ask for orders from Sang Shi?

Shou?!"

"If you are not a sycophant, but you have been loyal and simple throughout your life, and you have been forgiven by the Holy Ming for a long time, you can express your heart to appeal one by one. If there is something to say that should not be answered, not only is it not a man, but also has no ability to blame ghosts and gods, I am fortunate to be the judge."

Liu Qingtai's letter was filled with persuasion to Zheng Chenggong. The letter was delivered to Zheng Chenggong. He looked at it briefly and then handed it to Zheng Hongkui. The latter took the letter with a smile and also handed a letter from Liu Qingtai.

The letter written by Qingtai was handed over to Zheng Chenggong.

"Damu, look at this letter again."

Zheng Chenggong took the letter and read it carefully. It was nothing more than relying on the current trend of the Qing court and Zheng Zhilong who was under house arrest in Beijing to persuade Zheng Hongkui to persuade Zheng Chenggong to persuade Zheng Chenggong and get the peace talks done as soon as possible. In addition, it was also

He said that if Zheng Chenggong was still hesitant, then it would be better to let Zheng Hongkui go first. Having an example might be beneficial to this.

After reading the two letters, it turns out that Liu Qingtai was just eager to get the recruitment matter done. This matter was originally a matter of "taking advantage of the enemy". Zheng Chenggong lacked sincerity, but when the peace talks began, because Zheng Hongkui and Zheng Chenggong's uncle and nephew were involved, the Qing court

Many efforts have gradually reduced the distance between them.

"Next, let's watch Jing Cheng's performance."

"Haha, but before that, I'd better write a reply first, so as not to let this enthusiasm cool down."

After that, Zheng Hongkui wrote a reply in Zheng Chenggong's study. Since this was the first time he and Liu Qingtai had written letters, Liu Qingtai's words were very polite, and Zheng Hongkui's reply was naturally the same.

"I look up to He Mingming and insult the great religion. The mighty grace of the new dynasty and the generous love of my father and ancestors. How can I say this with the door closed and the carvings?"

The woodcutter's pole and ax can't bear the load, how can he be proud of Xuan Mian? If you use the Yu indiscriminately, you are leaving the Yu Yu in the wild grass. I will explain it to myself, and also give details about the Yu. I think it's Wang Han."

"As for my nephew, he is young and determined, and he is quite promising. My father's orders are important, and I dare not disobey them. With hundreds of thousands of people, I support the two governments. It is not easy to settle down, and it is worrying to be scattered. At that time, I was to blame for my death."

Who should be appointed? In addition, the old rules and new favors between the proper affairs and power are not without some obstacles. It is used to think that the new dynasty is really open and honest, but it seems that it is not true. He does not dare to worship him, and it is out of his heart, and he is sorry.

Given the circumstances of the situation, I have no choice but to do it. Do you have any advice for me, sir?"

Liu Qingtai received the reply quickly. Many of them included excuses for Zheng Chenggong, whether they were hesitant to recruit or dissatisfied with only adding two prefectures to support troops, but he did not say anything.

The implication of his words is simply to ask the Qing court to continue to show sincerity.

"Zheng Hongkui talked to the messenger in private, saying that the old incident of Zheng Zhilong being plundered into Beijing made Duke Haicheng feel troubled by the imperial court. He felt that it was not impossible to talk about the recruitment matter. After all, after so many years of fighting, the fake

First, Jin Shenghuan and Li Chengdong made trouble in the court, and then the two old thieves defeated the famous king, but until now, it is not like this. It is just that he still wants to see the sincerity of the court. "

Liu Qingtai said this, flicked the letter, and immediately smiled. But Tong Guoqi frowned, and after thinking for a while, he said to the former: "Zhijun, could this be the red and white face of this uncle and nephew?

Son."

In this way, when Liu Qingtai recalled Zheng Chenggong's letters, he also had an attitude of hesitation and distrust in them. Now looking at Zheng Hongkui's reply, it seems that more of them are defending his nephew, although he also expressed it in private.

I may try to persuade him later, but what Tong Guoqi said is not completely impossible.

Tong Guoqi made such speculations. Liu Qingtai thought about it carefully and then said to him: "Siyuan, the matter of recruitment is not only about our political future, but more importantly, whether we can eliminate the largest group of Southeast Asians for the imperial court."

The forces of thieves and bandits. This is related to the overall situation. We must try our best to get the matter done so that we can live up to the emperor's great kindness."

"It makes sense to control the military."

Hearing this, Tong Guoqi nodded heavily, and soon the two of them discussed the decision. They just asked Xinghua Prefecture to first send some money and food to show their sincerity, and at the same time, Zheng Chenggong requested to fill in the prefectural government's funds to support troops.

The conditions were sent to the capital for decision-making by senior officials of the Qing court.

This is the safest thing to do. Unfortunately, few major things in this world can be accomplished without any danger. Within a few days, Zheng Chenggong sent a stern question to Liu Qingtai.

It expressed greater distrust. The reason was not Liu Qingtai or bad officialdom in Fujian, but a military conflict that broke out in Guangdong.

At the end of August, Huizhou Prefecture Lvying received a report that Pinghai Qianhusuo City was attacked by pirates. Pinghai Qianhusuo City is located east of Daya Bay, on a peninsula protruding from the coast. This is where the Ming army was located in Hong Kong.

Between Haifeng and the occupied area, the greatest threat has always been the Ming army's navy.

However, the Ming Navy had an unwritten habit of conducting operations at sea with great fanfare and clearing their flags every time they sailed. This would help them demonstrate their authority at sea. But this time, Pinghai Qianhusho Na

It was pirates who reported the news, obviously not an incoming Ming army.

In this case, the Green Camp of Huizhou Prefecture quickly sent a force to assist in the battle. However, this force quickly disappeared without a trace after entering the Nianping Peninsula. It was not until a few days later that the siege of Qianhu in Pinghai was lifted, and Qianhu

After notifying the Huizhou Prefecture, they discovered that all the Qing troops had been killed in a mountain forest.

Immediately afterwards, Zheng Chenggong's anger came from the Zhongzuo Institute. In the letter, Zheng Chenggong tried his best to state that Liu Qingtai was deceiving him and was secretly attacking the Ming army.

Liu Qingtai knew nothing about this, and only saw some words about Huizhou in the letters. So while Liu Qingtai reported to the Qing court, he sent people to Huizhou Mansion to inquire, and at the same time, he sent people to

When he met Zheng Hongkui, the latter quickly gave him an explanation that left him speechless.

"Then Zheng Hongkui said that Zheng Sen's servant handed over the matter of going to Huizhou Mansion to collect grain and wages to Chen Bao of Nan'ao Island. Chen Bao then sent his general Lu Wei with the imperial edict to Pinghai Qianhu Station to collect grain and wages. Pinghai

Not only did the sea station refuse to give them, they also invited the Huizhou Green Camp to attack them. As a result, Lu Wei was injured, but the attacking officers and soldiers were quickly annihilated by the Ming army. Zhijun, something is wrong with this!"

Of course something was wrong. Liu Qingtai could tell this without Tong Guoqi opening his mouth. Besides, the party that was attacked actually killed the attackers and wiped them all out. No normal person would be able to see this.

The weirdness comes out.

However, at the end of August, not long after the Qing government's edict to Zheng Chenggong was sent to the Zhongzuo Office, Zheng Chenggong did reply to the Qing government for further bargaining. During this period, Guangdong probably didn't know that Zheng Chenggong was going to be supported.

Therefore, the Qing army "sneak attacked" the unsuspecting Ming army without knowing it. As a result, the Ming army with more superior strength fought back and the possibility of annihilating the Qing army also existed.
To be continued...