Chapter 514 The talk is broken! I wonder if there is any good show to watch?
Zheng Damu ended the interview in a daze and returned to the accommodation arranged by the court. He calmed down a little and finally regained his energy.
No matter how powerful he was in his own family, when he arrived at the palace, he could not bear the pressure. What surprised him was that during the first official meeting, the emperor stated the bottom line of the recruitment.
Looking back at the conditions mentioned by the emperor, they were almost harsh from his point of view. Not to mention a large vassal land, even a small piece of vassal land, the emperor was not willing to give it. The army would be taken away by the court, and the sea trade area
It seems that they will be monitored all the time. The only thing that can be said is that some firearms will be reserved for sea trade ships. But in the future, the protection fee, which will contribute the most to the Zheng family's income, will probably not be collected anymore. According to the terms of the peace negotiation,
After being recruited, Zheng Damu felt that his family's power would be reduced to nine out of ten!
What kind of peace talk is this? It's simply swallowing up! It doesn't take the Zheng family seriously at all.
"Two gentlemen, the conditions mentioned by the person in the main hall are roughly these. The conditions are quite harsh. In your opinion, how should we deal with it?"
"Young Master, Beidi underestimated me in Fuzhou, thinking that we are something that can be manipulated by him. The student thinks that the young master wants to make a false alliance with the snake and find a way to escape and return to Fujian as soon as possible. The peace talks are just delaying time.
Recently I heard that Jin Shengheng of Jiangxi attacked and killed the traitor Xian, and the situation in the south seems to be changing drastically. We, Fuzhou, are taking advantage of this to change the situation, and we should not waste time and words here anymore."
"Mr. Feng, do you think there is a chance to gain by sacrificing the life of a thief?"
"Exactly, Guangdong is a fertile land. If I, Fuzhou, can sit on the land of two provinces and plan for Guangxi, there will be no chance of transforming into a dragon when the storm comes. Why should we rely on others and give away such huge benefits to others?
Fuzhou's strength is not weaker than that of all the heroes in the world."
"Mr. Feng's talk, it seems that we have to find a way to return to the south as soon as possible. This trip to the north has been a bit dissolute. I don't know if that person can keep his promise and let me go back to the mountain."
"Young Master, Hong is not talented and does not agree with what Mr. Feng sees. The death of a thief seems to be a sign of a big change in the south. But in Hong's view, it is a sign of a clear situation in the world. The world will be settled tomorrow.
Jing, at least another three to five years. For the long-term development of our Fuzhou foundation, this is the best time to accept the recruitment. Although the conditions given by the emperor are harsh, it shows that he is sincerely talking to us. Mr. Feng said that they
They underestimated our Fuzhou, but judging from the fact that Fuzhou is allowed to continue to engage in maritime trade, the north knows the foundation and lifeblood of Fuzhou, and it is not unreasonable. As long as we can continue to engage in maritime trade, the wealth of Fuzhou will not be interrupted."
The speaker was another counselor beside Zheng Chenggong in the hall.
"Old Hong, what are you talking about? Are you trying to persuade the young master to give up your big profits and just be a rich man? You don't want to ask for watermelon, but you also give up the cake in your hand and only leave a sesame seed.
Are you planning something for the Lord?"
"Hmph! What I said was to let the young master protect his own interests, rather than pursue unrealistic things. The thief Xian is dead, but don't forget, just before and after this news, the news came
With the news that Shenyang City was recovered by the imperial army, how beneficial was it for the Jianlu troops? With the limited territory and troops currently managed by the imperial court, they could be driven back to their old nest. Looking at the world, who else could do this?
With such strength, even Sun Baigu of Sichuan and Shaanxi may not be able to fight. At this time, instigating the young master to transform into a dragon is like sitting in a well and watching the sky! Let us not forget one thing. It is becoming more and more difficult for me, Fuzhou, to take advantage of the sea.
It is the foundation of our army. It is difficult to achieve anything, so why should we strive for great profits? Even if we win the Guangdong and Guangxi, what will happen? It is just filling up a weak force."
"Okay, please don't say any more. Please step aside. I have my own ideas."
The quarrel between the two counselors on the spot made Zheng Damu very angry. The views expressed by the counselor named Hong were not to his liking. Listening to his words, the Zheng family seemed to have no choice but to follow the emperor's instructions.
Under the conditions, in the future, you can put your main business on a running ship and become a shipping businessman. Is this the life that a young man with ideals yearns for?
In the next few days, the contact between the Zheng family and the imperial court continued, but Omu did not come forward again. It was said to the outside world that he was suffering from wind-chill disease because he was not adaptable to the climate in the north.
"Your Majesty, Zheng Sen has not attended the relevant negotiations due to his health condition. He only asked Zheng Hongkui, another representative of the Zheng family, to come forward. From the looks of it, they should be dissatisfied with the conditions offered by the imperial court."
"Grand Master, it seems that before you officially leave the cabinet, you won't be able to get another meritorious service! You must have heard the news of Zhang Xianzhong's death and felt that the Zheng family could still jump around a little bit more, so he had a big attitude.
Change. The twisted melon is not sweet, so we won’t twist it. Let someone pass a message to that kid, saying that since he can’t adapt to the climate in the north, he should return to the south as soon as possible to avoid getting the root of the disease in his old age. Also, for the imperial court
Zheng Cai, who is serving in the army, misses his relatives at home. I hope that after he returns, he can persuade Zheng Cai's family to go north to reunite with him."
"Your Majesty, are you really going to let this boy go back from the Zheng family? I think this boy has such a magnanimous attitude, will he become a future trouble for the court if he is let back?"
"The Grand Master's eyesight is quite good! I also think that this boy is good for big things, but it's a pity that he can't be used by the court. I don't know if there will be a chance to use him again in the future? Forget it, let's let the little tiger go back. Let's see.
How much ability can he exert? Wouldn't it be a waste to keep a tiger trapped in a cage?"
"Your Majesty's broad-mindedness, I admire you! I personally ran over to take these words to you. I hope some kid can grasp it and don't let your Majesty's appreciation go to waste."
There are some things that once you have them, you won’t want to lose them. It is impossible for tycoons like Zheng Zhilong and Zheng Damu to accept the recruitment unconditionally until they are desperate. Some time ago, they had this idea, mainly because of Zhang Xian
Under the huge pressure from the south and the north, Zhonghe Navy had no choice but to make a choice. But now, Zhang Xianzhong in the south has returned to the west, and the conditions provided by the north are not in line with their expectations, so his mind will naturally change.
If it changes, it will change. Zhu Youjian doesn't care at all, and even wants to laugh a little. I guess Zheng Damu is trying to get ideas from Guangdong now? It seems that there is a good show to watch this time. Do you think you are a genius?
There seems to be another more talented person in Guangzhou now! I wonder if there will be a chance for these two geniuses to compete directly? To satisfy the time traveler’s mentality of watching a show. Li Dingguo vs. Zheng Damu! If such a good show can be staged
, selling high-priced tickets is all about watching. To be honest, Zhu Youjian really wants to know who is better among the two heroes of Nanming and Ming Dynasty in real history.