Tongtaro was confused by what he said. This Japanese samurai had never thought that there were so many conspiracies and tricks. He admired Qian Taichong even more. [He was a little curious and asked:
"What are the top ten crimes?"
"As an Anping guard, when the Kun bandits attacked, you ignored the safety of your mistress and young master, and ignored all the family members in the city. You abandoned the city without firing a single shot. It is a major crime!"
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"Mother, the young master is in trouble. There is neither a way to defeat the enemy nor a rescue plan. Sitting back and doing nothing is the two biggest sins!"
"When a general is killed in the field, he does not bury his body, hold a mourning ceremony, or take off his auspicious clothes. He drinks and has fun every day and plays as usual. He is "mad and mad". These are the three major crimes!"
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Qian Taichong listed them one by one and read out ten charges in one breath. Each of them was a very serious "crime" in the social environment at that time. If Zheng Zhiwan was really prosecuted according to these charges, it would be easy for Zheng Zhiwan to be killed.
"Are we going to kill him?"
"If he has a clear sense of reason, let him be punished and make meritorious service." Qian Taichong was not prepared to kill anyone - especially Zheng Zhilong's clan members. This was a very serious matter in a patriarchal society, not to mention that he was essentially an outsider.
Zheng Zhiwan himself is insignificant, but once he is killed, the Zheng family members will become defensive and defensive, making future affairs even more difficult to carry out. Although the governor supports him, he has the least power after all.
"I am going to see the young master now." Qian Taichong said, "I will report these things to him."
Although Zheng Sen is only eight years old, he is already old enough to be sensible and remember things. Although he is doing things for himself at the moment, he will grow up one day. The relationship between the powerful ministers he assists and the young master who came to the throne at a young age has been very delicate since ancient times.
If it is not handled properly, it will definitely lay the seeds of trouble for the future.
However, he did not go to see the young master immediately, but went to see a servant girl who was currently responsible for taking care of the young master's daily life.
This servant girl was also a distant relative of the Zheng family. She originally worked as a servant in the Zheng Mansion and met the young master. Therefore, after Tong Tailang fled to Jinjiang with Zheng Sen, he was served by this servant girl who had also fled here.
"I would like to meet the young master later. I wonder how the young master's daily life is lately?"
"My daily life is normal, but I hardly talk on weekdays. I am silent all day long. In addition, the young master has always refused to eat fish. The maid is afraid that his body will not be able to support it." The maid was very anxious.
In this way, the young master's heart is very sad, Qian Taichong thought. But because he was in an unexpected situation, he did not want to cause trouble to the people around him, so he remained silent. This forbearance is better than that of ordinary children. Don't eat
Yumei is mourning for his father, and his filial piety is pity. In this way, the young master is a talented person.
"I want to meet the young master."
Zheng Sen is eight years old. Like his father, he has a handsome appearance. Due to repeated changes, he has become very serious at a young age. When he saw Qian Taichong coming to visit him, he knew that this was the "Mr. Qian" who was assisting him.
Although Zheng Sen was young, he also knew that Mr. Qian was currently fighting for his status. He had only returned from Japan in 1630 and could not speak Chinese fluently, so he still managed to say something to encourage "Mr. Qian"
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After meeting the young master, Qian Taichong became more confident. Now he and Tongtaro and others started planning a plan to return to Anping.
The core of the plan is suddenness - although Qian Taichong is not willing to kill people, he can still make a surprise attack when he is not killing people. He decided to suddenly enter Anping City with Zheng Sen in the name of returning to the ancestral hall to worship his ancestors on the day before the Winter Clothes Festival.
, disarmed Zheng Zhiwan and captured his tribe.
The plan was not complicated, and it involved gambling. But Qian Taichong believed that the possibility of success was very high. Although Zheng Zhiwan was also one of the Eighteen Zhi, he was mediocre and lacked courage. This started from his original
You can tell from his desperate escape from Anping. And the news he got from the spies sent to get intelligence these days: Zheng Zhiwan drank and had fun after returning to Anping, and rarely interfered with government affairs. From this, he is a
A person without much ambition.
In terms of strength, Zheng Zhiwan was also the weakest - he only had more than 400 personal soldiers and servants. As for the more than a thousand bankers who were hastily armed, Tongtaro believed that they did not have much combat power.
As long as our side acts decisively, Zheng Zhiwan's will can be easily destroyed, and Anping can be retaken without bloodshed.
A few days before the operation, in order to paralyze the opponent, Qian Taichong sent people to Anping to express the young master's wish to return to Anping to worship his ancestors on the Cold Food Festival. Of course, he was rejected because the ancestral hall was seriously damaged and was still being repaired.
I'm afraid the young master may not have a place to live when he comes back.
"In this case, can the young master be allowed to send someone to bring some sacrifices to show filial piety?" The person who was sent discussed in a helpless tone.
"Ten people are allowed to come, and no weapons are allowed. Come and return the same day. You are not allowed to stay overnight in the city."
"Yes, thank you sir."
Qian Taichong believed that as a result, Anping would focus its main vigilance on the day of the Cold Food Festival. So on the morning of the day before the Cold Food Festival, Qian Taichong led him, Tongtaro led a hundred Japanese mercenaries, and Cao Xiangjiao led five
Ten Fubiao soldiers surrounded Zheng Sen who was sitting in a sedan chair. Under the guidance of the Yamen sent by the Jinjiang County Magistrate, they suddenly set off from Jinjiang and headed straight for Anping.
In order to ensure the suddenness, all the people and horses did not rest along the way, and the bearers changed the sedan chair without resting. They walked 30 miles in four hours and arrived at Anping City at noon.
The city wall of Anping has not been repaired and is still in ruins. Due to his limited military strength, Zheng Zhiwan placed the main force on guard near several key points such as his own residence in the city. He deployed the main force facing Zhangzhou Bay.
In that direction, a simple gatehouse was built at the original city gate, and some soldiers were sent to check passers-by.
Seeing this group of people suddenly appear, the guards were at a loss - they had indeed received an order not to allow people around Zheng Sen to enter Anping, but it was Zheng Sen himself, the general's legitimate son, who came.
"We are returning to the ancestral hall with the young master to prepare for the Winter Clothes Festival to worship our ancestors. Anyone who blocks the young master from worshiping his ancestors is a disloyal and unjust member of the Zheng family." Qian Taichong rode on his horse and shouted, "Who dares to stop?
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The Zheng officers and soldiers at the bayonet looked at each other hesitantly, at a loss. Even the soldiers knew the identity of the general's legitimate son, not to mention the people from the government who came with him. No one could afford to take action.
This responsibility! Besides, there are only twenty or thirty people at the bayonet. They are no match for the Japanese mercenaries on the other side who are armed with sharp swords and look like wolves and tigers.
At this moment when everyone was hesitant, Qian Taichong whipped his horse whip and said, "Enter the city with the help of the young master!"
The Japanese mercenaries and the Fubiao Chinese Army unsheathed their swords, forced their way through the checkpoints, entered Anping City, and drove directly to the Zheng Family Ancestral Hall in the city.
Zheng Zhiwan, who received the news in advance, was shocked - he did not expect Zheng Sen to arrive suddenly in person. He did not expect that he would drive directly to the ancestral hall. He originally thought that Zheng Sen would first rob the original Zheng family residence even if he entered Anping.
Arrangements were made there and capable confidants were sent. However, no troops were sent to guard the ancestral hall, only some servants were sent to clean and guard it.
He was at a loss for a while. In terms of military strength, he had more than 2,000 people in his hands. It was very easy to resist with force. But he did not dare to attack his nephew. Once Zheng Sen was harmed, not only would it be difficult to explain to the court, but the Zheng Group would also
Some people used this as an excuse to attack him.
He gathered his servants and rushed to the ancestral hall in a hurry. Sacrificial offerings had been placed in the courtyard of the ancestral hall. Japanese guards and Fubiao soldiers were standing in the courtyard, creating a solemn atmosphere.
"This is the Zheng family's ancestral hall. No troops are allowed to enter!" He was stopped at the gate by a brightly-clad Mr. Qian. Zheng Zhiwan could tell at a glance: This was an upright man.
Imperial Military Attache: Mr. Qian of Fubiao Camp.
Zheng Zhiwan hesitated: he is not the kind of bold person who dares to risk the world's disapproval. Now Zheng Sen has arrived at the ancestral hall, not only with his own weapons but also with officers and soldiers to protect him. The only way to solve the problem is to rush in.
Expelling his nephew after a fight will bring his reputation into ruin.
Besides, his hundreds of servants were probably no match for this group of warriors. Seeing that the servants around him were cowering, Zheng Zhiwan gave in: "Okay."
On the first day of October in the lunar calendar, Zheng Sen, as the legitimate grandson of his eldest son, presided over the Winter Clothes Festival ceremony at the ancestral temple in Anping. Zheng Zhiwan was disarmed and placed under house arrest. The Zheng family's ships and troops were originally under his control.
The farm and property also fell into Zheng Sen's hands.
"Sir, you are truly a god!" Tongtaro was so impressed that he fell to the ground. Qian Taichong led them to seize Anping City and Zheng Zhiwan's power "without bloodshed."
"We still have a lot to do." Although Qian Taichong was excited about trying his best, he was still very worried. It is gratifying to suddenly capture Anping this time, but other forces will also have a negative impact on him.
If you are vigilant and make any plans, it will be difficult to achieve such a sudden effect.
"Please give me your instructions, Mr. Qian!" Tongtaro and the others were very excited.
"The first thing is to mourn the general!" Qian Taichong said, "I have to go to the governor again for this matter. I will leave Anping to you."
Qian Taichong rushed straight to Fuzhou without stopping and reported the news of the successful capture of Anping to Zou Weilian.
"...It all depends on your majesty." Qian Taichong said and presented the gift list.
There were four kinds of expensive gifts on the gift list, all of which were rare foreign goods. They were worth a lot of money. Zou Weilian nodded slightly: "Mr. Qian is indeed a talented person. I wonder what you are going to do next?"
"I beg you, sir, to give me some guidance when I'm lost!"
"How dare you? If you have anything, please just say it."
"Qian is no more than a green shirt, and there are many things that are very inconvenient..."
Qian Taichong said unabashedly: For the next step of his plan, he needed an official position.