Most of the messengers sent failed to leave Chengxiang County alive, and many of those who were able to leave here lost their traces on the road. By the time Zheng Chenggong received the news, it was already half a month later. Fortunately, once he received the news,

After hearing the news, Zheng Chenggong immediately took action and mobilized five towns including Qinding Town, Zuo Xianfeng Town, Zhongchong Town, Youchong Town, and Zuohu Town. More than 5,000 troops rushed northward to help. It can be said that Zheng Chenggong has been the leader since his sweep of Chaozhou.

The largest military operation ever.

"Why don't we delay it for another ten days and a half, so that when Guo Xing arrives, they will be even more grateful."

In this case, Chen Kai was never able to say it. He wanted to wait for some time to see if he could have a chance to use Hao Shangjiu's hands to trick Shi Lang to death in Chengxiang. But once he thought of those Fujianese who came to Zheng Chenggong with Shi Lang and others,

The officers and soldiers of the Ming Army could never let go of their cruelty.

"Forget it, it's a conspiracy after all. There's no point in dirtying your own hands for Shi Lang. What's more, if the matter is not secret, it will incur the hatred of these soldiers. There is no need to make a small gain."

As the army marched north, Chen Kai was temporarily transferred to the capital city of Chaozhou. Zheng Chenggong made it clear that he wanted to use his giant Buddha to scare the locals, just in case.

This kind of prestige is far inferior to that of the prefect Ye Yiyun, even Du Hui, who had captured the city with Chen Kai earlier. Because in Chaozhou, there are only various rumors that Chen Kaige is responsible for killing the car.

It was even compiled into a play by a local theater troupe, and it is said that the response was very good. As for Du Hui and the Ke brothers, they have been completely reduced to supporting roles. Some theater troupes with a small number of people even skipped their roles.

They clearly demonstrated the fact that sidekicks have no human rights. At first glance, they looked like a group of professionals.

Back in Chaozhou, things and people have changed. There are no cars and heavy responsibilities. The town soldiers have also been drilled by Du Hui and other generals for several months. It is true that the city has become more prosperous, but it is not necessarily the case. But Chen Kai entered the city.

At that time, the flow of people and the number of merchants and carriages was indeed much greater, and the market was also much more lively. At least when the Ming army escorting Chen Kai to the government office passed by Taiping Street, there were no stalls or shops anymore.

It was a spectacular scene of birds and beasts disappearing.

In October, Emperor Yongli finally sent an edict to enthrone Zheng Chenggong as Weiyuan Marquis. He also confirmed a series of appointments made by Zheng Chenggong in the past two years, including Chen Kai's Zhangzhou Prefecture magistrate. However, as Zheng Chenggong had done earlier

Similarly, for the Zhangzhou Prefecture, the Yongli court did not appoint other officials. To put it bluntly, Chen Kai, a fellow magistrate, was actually a prefect whose rank and dispatch were not yet in place, so it was not too bad.

When Chen Kai came to Chaozhou, Ye Yiyun and others wanted to welcome him. At the reception banquet, out of purpose, Ye Yiyun, Chen Ding and others also invited some well-known gentry in the city to accompany them. During the banquet, Chen Kai

The conversation with Ye Yiyun and others was very pleasant, but he was indifferent to official duties. However, when Chen Kai talked lightly about the punishment of officials who did not perform their duties, it still made the gentry tremble with fear.

It's not that Chen Kai's methods were so ruthless. In fact, Chen Kai's punishments for those officials were very light. However, the details of the discovery process he mentioned were similar to them in every way, which directly aroused their feelings.

The image in their impressions and fantasies comes from the vicious and vicious image of someone who is responsible for killing a car.

Chen Kai enjoyed the meal thoroughly, but the gentry were all very nervous. When the banquet was over, they left one by one as if they were fleeing, making Ye Yiyun and others shake their heads.

"Che Renzhong left them with too much fear, and now this fear has been transferred to Jingcheng."

"Yes, look at how many things we have done in the past few months, and the awe we can enjoy is actually very little. On the contrary, with just one look, those guys hurriedly made promises, I think I should hurry up

Let the virtuous do well.",

"Haha, look, you are talking about Jingcheng as if the King of Hell is alive. A few days ago, someone asked Jingcheng whether he was married or not, and planned to give his granddaughter to Jingcheng. Zaijiu, Shangtu, what are your plans?

Is it possible to float away?"

The three of them looked at each other and smiled, which made Chen Kai a little embarrassed. After more than a year, he was busy every day. He would sleep in at most and then get up to think about official matters. Later, he picked up Chen Yonghua and

The only reason Hong Lei had to take a few extra days off from his teaching duties was because he suffered some injuries while fighting with Che Renzhong.

After more than a year of hard thinking, this army has made great progress, but he has never considered personal issues, so that when facing the little girl from the Zheng family, Chen Kai finally felt certain

It’s not self-deprecating about being broken by Zheng Chenggong.

"Look at my memory."

In the inner room, Ye Yiyun slapped his forehead in a disgraceful manner, and immediately asked Chen Kai: "This matter does exist. The old gentleman asked him about it a few days ago, and he asked if he should consider it.

consider?"

The three people's eyes were focused on Chen Kai. Chen Kai thought about it. It was not that he had never thought about women, but he really didn't have time to think about it. This reminded him of the time when he was busy with work and had no time to fall in love.

, there were many female colleagues who originally had a crush on him. The female classmates could not help but shake their heads and smile bitterly after they complained that he was a workaholic and stopped interacting with him.

.

"Perhaps I am really a workaholic who has no time for love."

Free love no longer needs to be considered in this era. After all, which lady is not hidden in the boudoir by her family. At this moment, facing the inquiring eyes of the three people, Chen Kai thought for a while and asked: "That girl

,how old are you?"

The ancients got married early, even if they were not married, they often had an engagement. However, this matter did not seem to be a problem in Ye Yiyun's eyes, so he said bluntly: "It is said that he is still in his prime."

How old is the cardamom, but Chen Kai thought about it for a while before he figured out that a thirteen-year-old girl was probably younger than the little girl from the Zheng family. Looking at Ye Yiyun speaking so confidently, Chen Ding and Du

Hui Ye acted so matter-of-factly, but Chen Kai broke out in a cold sweat.

"How the hell do I know these lolicons?"

Getting engaged at the age of thirteen and getting married at the age of 14, 15, or 15 or 16 is actually nothing new. The ancients had such a concept, and it is understandable. However, Chen Kai couldn't get through it. He took a deep breath and had to say:

"Isn't this a little too young? When I came back this time, Guo Xing also intentionally let me rest for two days. On weekdays, I am really busy and I really don't have time to train Lolita."

"Training a lolita?"

Chen Ding was confused by what he said. He couldn't quite figure it out after thinking about it, so he could only say: "There are so many new terms and taboos on weekdays, which is really thought-provoking. But these words, I

That’s why it sounds so unserious.”

There was another undignified roar of laughter, but after the laughter, Ye Yiyun still asked one more question: "Jingcheng, the ancestor of this family was a first-level official in the ministry, and with Jingcheng's talent

There will definitely be a bright future in the future, so I don’t miss this. I asked my wife to inquire about it. The girl is indeed well-educated, and her character and appearance are also very outstanding in this city. She will not be humiliated.

It’s done, don’t you think about it anymore?”

Chen Kai didn't know which family this was, but from Ye Yiyun's tone, it seemed that this family's influence in Chaozhou was not too small, otherwise they wouldn't be able to hire a prefect to act as a matchmaker. They were willing to marry him.

, in fact, it was also a sign that he was optimistic about their Ming army. Chen Kai thought about it and found that it was not easy to refuse directly, so he simply made up a reason.

"Zaijiu, the thing is like this. I asked someone in my family to calculate my destiny. If my wife is too young when she gets married, it will be detrimental to my career and health. Even I can't get married too early, so

That's why it's been postponed to this day. I'd like to thank that old gentleman for his kindness."

"So that's it." After hearing this explanation, Ye Yiyun nodded to himself, and then took over everything.

This incident was just an interlude. Chen Kai had fun in Chaozhou City for a few more days. A few days later, news came that Zheng Chenggong's journey north to Chengxiang was quite smooth. Wu Liuqi chose to retreat in the face of Zheng Chenggong's army, but he still

He refused to surrender. However, this time Zheng Chenggong's target was not him, but Shi Lang's troops who were trapped in Chengxiang County, so he did not continue the pursuit.

As for Cheng Xiang, although the coalition forces of Hao Shangjiu and the local bandits were large, they did not dare to stop Zheng Chenggong as he came fiercely. The siege was lifted before the reinforcements arrived, and Zheng Chenggong's army and Shi Lang and Huang Ting's troops also officially reached an agreement.

confluence.

On the top of Guangji Gate, Chen Kai looked at the large and small ships going down the upper reaches of the Han River and the billowing clouds in the distance. He had many thoughts, but in the end he turned into a sigh.
Chapter completed!