Yue Wumu served his country loyally and with almost perfect ethics. He stood upright and was admired by all generations. Qi Jiguang served his country with the same loyalty and uprightness and was admired by all generations. However, in order to achieve the purpose of serving the country, he would do some things that are criticized.
There were even some groveling gestures.
But that doesn't stop him from becoming a true hero.
Of these two unparalleled heroes, one was wronged because he insisted on his integrity, and the other realized his ambition because he gave up part of his integrity.
Ye Yuan's words actually awakened Ding Yunyi.
Although he also gave gifts to others, he would only think of them when things were about to happen, instead of making arrangements in advance. This may have laid the foundation for all kinds of future troubles.
For example, the attack on Taiwan this time, although this was a glorious thing for the ages, it completely offended Zheng Zhilong. From then on, Ding Yunyi added a huge and powerful enemy.
Then, how to win over other Fujian officials has become a top priority.
Should you take all the credit alone? Even if you win, it will inevitably arouse the jealousy of Fujian officials. Sooner or later, your extraordinary achievements in regaining Taiwan will become your own crime.
After thinking about this, Ding Yunyi took a long breath: "Brother-in-law, I have something to tell you."
Seeing how serious he was, Ye Yuan didn't pay much attention at first, but Ding Yunyi's words made him jump up:
"Brother-in-law, this marriage is actually a pretense. I want to use the marriage as a cover to regain Taiwan!"
"What? Are you crazy?" Ye Yuan was stunned at first, almost unable to believe that these words came from Ding Yunyi's mouth: "You, you are going to attack Taiwan?"
Ding Yunyi nodded.
Ye Yuan stared at his brother-in-law for a long time, then shook his head in disbelief: "You are crazy, you are crazy. My sister and I were still discussing that time, and I was wondering why you suddenly wanted to get married? It turns out that you
That's the idea. Xiang Wen, Taiwan can't do that easily. Not to mention whether you can succeed, even if you are lucky enough to do it, do you know how many people you will offend for this? Zheng Zhilong was the first to hate you.
It’s bone-deep!”
"I know." Ding Yunyi's tone was calm: "But now the ships in Penghu are ready, just waiting to start tomorrow. Brother-in-law, there is no turning back now."
Ye Yuan also forced himself to calm down.
Judging from Ding Yunyi's attitude, this matter must be done. He has no choice but to help. No matter from the perspective of family ties or self-interest, he and Ding Yunyi are now in the same boat.
Zheng Zhilong didn't like him in the first place. If it was because of this incident, Zheng Zhilong could find an excuse and find a way to uproot himself.
what to do?
Ye Yuan's eyes kept rolling at first, and after a while he asked: "Have you made up your mind and don't regret it?"
Seeing Ding Yunyi's serious nod, the hesitation and dissatisfaction on Ye Yuan's face were wiped away: "Can Taiwan be recovered?"
"Yes!" Ding Yunyi said categorically: "If we cannot regain Taiwan this time, we will never withdraw our troops."
"It doesn't matter, my future is tied to you." Ye Yuan sighed longly: "You write a letter of victory to Fujian Governor Zou Weilian, and the date is November 19th. Do you know how to write it?"
A smile appeared on Ding Yunyi's face: "I know." Disciple Ding Yunyi, under the orders of his mentor, sent troops to Taiwan to fight for the integrity of the country's land... In this battle, thanks to his mentor's strategizing, he won the battle thousands of miles away; the three armies under his command sacrificed their lives.
We are determined to fight to the death; thanks to Quanzhou prefect Ye Yuanxian's vigorous persistence and an endless supply of logistical supplies, Taiwan is determined..."
"Okay, just write it like this." Ye Yuan listened carefully to what he said: "Zou Weilian is your mentor, and you are his disciple. If we can regain Taiwan this time, most of the credit will be Zou Weilian's, and the other half will be yours.
.Also, not only me, but also those fellow intellectuals, Si Yunshi, Si Yun Tong, etc., everyone has made a contribution and contributed their part to your recovery of Taiwan."
"Yes, I understand." Ding Yunyi said: "In short, it must be done so that everyone in Fujian's officialdom is happy."
"This is exactly the reason." Ye Yuan was still a little worried at first: "With the Fujian officialdom in check, your danger will be reduced a bit. Although it seems that you have given them the credit now, once someone catches this matter in the future
Attacking you means that everyone in Fujian is responsible, and they have to protect you with all their strength, so we must prepare in advance."
Ye Yuan was an official in the officialdom. Although he had not been in Quanzhou for a long time, he already knew those officials very well. He discussed carefully with Ding Yunyi at the moment which officials with real power should have more credit and which officials should have less credit.
Everything is covered, not a single thing is missed. Even those from Qingshui Yamen are not spared.
Ding Yunyi admired him in his heart.
None of the people Ye Yuan originally planned were from Zheng Zhilong's party. Doing so would be tantamount to tying these people to him and standing on the opposite side of Zheng Zhilong. Even if Zheng Zhilong wanted to deal with him in the future, he would have to think carefully.
Weigh.
After Ye Yuan explained everything one by one, he urged Ding Yunyi to draft it quickly.
When he finished writing the report of victory, Ye Yuan picked it up and looked at it, and couldn't help but frown: "Xiang Wen, why has your handwriting deteriorated so much? It's not like your old handwriting at all."
Ding Yunyi's face turned red.
Although he had practiced calligraphy when he was a child, he had long forgotten it when he grew up. In this era, there were no pens or anything like that. No wonder Ye Yuan said his handwriting was ugly at first. He said bravely: "Brother-in-law, my calligraphy is ugly."
The injury to my hand has not healed yet. I feel uncomfortable holding the pen and it has difficulty operating, which makes my brother-in-law laugh."
This reason is indeed valid. Ye Yuan was not polite at first, picked up the pen and helped Ding Yunyi rewrite.
Seeing his brother-in-law concentrating on his work, Ding Yunyi felt ashamed. In the past, Qin Yun helped write all the correspondence. If he picked up the pen by himself, everything would be revealed. When he was free, he had to practice his calligraphy no matter what.
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After Ye Yuan finished writing, he put down his pen, dried the ink on it and said: "Xiang Wen, if you start the army tomorrow, I will rush back overnight. My future will be linked to yours. If this report of victory is sent to Zou Weilian,
You were defeated in Taiwan, and neither you nor I can escape from this!"
"Don't worry, brother-in-law, we are fully prepared to regain Taiwan this time." Ding Yunyi responded without hesitation: "My officers and soldiers in Penghu will definitely use their lives, and everyone will die. We will not give up until Taiwan is taken back!"
Ye Yuan sighed softly: "That's good, that's good. Otherwise, I'm afraid you and I will have no choice but to go back to farming."