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Chapter 426 It's time to recover Shaoxing

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Zheng Chenggong led his army to finally put down a huge rock that had been hanging in Wu Zheng's heart.

His appearance made Wu Zheng believe that the course of history has not been changed by his own existence.

As long as Zheng Chenggong still resists the Qing Dynasty, Fuzhou City defense will have a seven-point score.

Wu Zheng believed that it would be possible to defend Fuzhou with Zheng Chenggong and Zhang Mingzhen, relying on the 40,000 army.

And his strategic purpose was not to support the Longwu Dynasty, so Wu Zheng planned to leave.

Zhu Youjian and Huang Daozhou repeatedly "should" him, so he held a banquet that night to show off for Wu Zheng.

During the meal, Zhu Youjian also recruited Wu Zheng as the emperor's uncle, and even gave him the title of king, hoping that Wu Zheng would lead his army to join his command, but was politely rejected by Wu Zheng.

After the banquet, Wu Zheng sent someone to invite Zheng Chenggong to his residence.

"I have met Duke Zhenguo, Zheng Sen is polite."

Looking at Zheng Chenggong, who was no match for his age, Wu Zheng felt a little distracted.

Wu Zheng has realized that history books cannot be trusted, but Wu Zheng still feels credible about Zheng Chenggong.

At least on the issue of confronting the Qing court.

But Wu Zheng was very suspicious of Zheng Chenggong's loyalty to the Ming Dynasty, because in Wu Zheng's view, this kind of "destroying relatives" act is not something that ordinary people can do.

"Duke Zhenguo?" Seeing Wu Zheng stunned, Zheng Chenggong was a little puzzled. He wanted to call him, but he didn't say anything. What is this?

In Zheng Chenggong's heart, he was grateful to Wu Zheng. From Huang Daozhou's mouth, Zheng Chenggong learned that Wu Zheng was protecting him.

Zheng Chenggong didn't understand why Wu Zheng had never met him, so he believed in himself so firmly and protected himself.

It can be said that a scholar dies as a confidant.

Zheng Chenggong was young and energetic, and he was full of passion. He really meant to be stabbed in Wu Zheng’s two sides.

Wu Zheng was awakened by Zheng Chenggong's soft cry, so he smiled and said, "Zhongxiao Bo does not need to be polite. Although you and I belong to the two dynasties, they are still under the Ming Dynasty. They are also considered to be of the same origin, sit, sit."

Zheng Chenggong said: "Zheng Sen was protected by Duke Zhenguo, so he would not be suspected by the court. This kind of kindness is like rebuilding. Although he did not express his gratitude, Zheng Sen still had to thank Duke Zhenguo."

"Huh (long sound)... Zhong Xiaobo is so polite. You can be more righteous than righteousness, which is enough to make the world admire you. Wu Zheng was also impressed when he heard about Zhong Xiaobo's righteous actions."

"The Duke of Zhenguo is over-reputable." Zheng Chenggong became a little sad.

Wu Zheng could understand that he was a father and son after all, and now he is standing opposite him.

So Wu Zheng changed the topic, "Zhong Xiaobo and Wu Zheng were about the same age, so they were not as good as brothers, so they came happily."

Zheng Chenggong's face turned dim, "I don't dare to ask for it. But... Sen felt he was so proud."

Wu Zheng laughed and said, "What's the point? In the chaotic world, it's rare to meet like-minded people. You and I are all determined to fight the Qing Dynasty. Why is it strange to be a brother?"

After saying that, Wu Zheng stood up and fisted and said, "Brother Zheng."

Zheng Chenggong was overjoyed and returned the favor with a fist, saying, "Brother Wu."

The two looked at each other and burst into laughter.

This title makes the two of them instantly close.

Wu Zheng said: "The battle in Fuzhou is approaching. Brother Zheng has a good strategy to resist the powerful enemy?"

Zheng Chenggong said: "Fuzhou City is solid, easy to defend but difficult to attack. The city is full of troops and food, so it is not difficult to defend Fuzhou City. It is just that the morale of this army is unpredictable. I think... it is necessary to take more precautions."

Wu Zheng nodded and said, "What Brother Zheng said is a sharp attack. I am also so worried. But there is no other army to rely on in my hands, and I can only make mistakes."

Speaking of this, Wu Zheng asked: "Brother Zheng has a good solution to this difficulty?"

Zheng Chenggong hesitated and said, "If it is to treat the exterior, it will consolidate the morale of the army with generous rewards. If it is to treat the root cause..."

"How?" Wu Zheng asked.

"Kill!" The word "kill!" popped up from Zheng Chenggong's mouth, which made Wu Zheng happy.

"It's just that the war is urgent now, not the time to kill people." Zheng Chenggong pondered, "Killing people at this time will inevitably cause a fluctuation in the morale of the army, so we must make a long-term plan."

Wu Zheng sighed: "I think so too. It is indeed not the time to kill Li Chengdong at this time. It's just that this army is uneasy. It's really easy to solve the stability of the military morale by rewards. But the question is, who can guarantee that there are no people in the army with ulterior motives, and who can guarantee that Li Chengdong will not cause any blame?"

Zheng Chenggong said: "Understanding Li Chengdong will only cause chaos. It is better to do this. The army was reorganized into three departments, and Li Chengdong chose one first, and then Zhang Mingzhen chose one, and the rest belonged to me. The three departments stationed at three city gates, so that Li Chengdong would not garrison in the east city. This would not cause suspicion, and at the same time, Li Chengdong's troops had the opportunity to collude with the Western and Northern Qing armies."

Wu Zheng nodded and said, "This method is feasible. You can ask the court to confuse him by giving him an earl."

...After talking about business, it is time to part.

Zheng Chenggong said: "Brother Wu is probably not able to meet again for a long time."

Wu Zheng smiled and said, "Zhejiang and Fujian are adjacent to each other. As long as the southeastern Zhejiang is restored, they can be connected and meet at any time. You and I should work hard to overcome difficulties together. When the great cause is about to be accomplished, I will invite you to drink."

Zheng Chenggong was also excited when he heard this, and stood up and bowed, "When you drive the Tartars out of the pass, you and my brothers will be drunk together."

....

This is the first time Wu Zheng and Zheng Chenggong have met alone.

But neither of them expected that this was the only time they met in ten years.

Wu Zheng was on the sea leaving Fuzhou, looking at the crowd who were vaguely bidding farewell to the port, and understood in his heart the ending of the Longwu Dynasty in history.

However, Wu Zheng couldn't guess whether his trip could change history.

But Wu Zheng had no regrets in his heart. He came and did some things.

Whether the Longwu Dynasty was destroyed or not was not within Wu Zheng's consideration of the trade-offs. Wu Zheng was just worried about Zhang Mingzhen's safety.

In fact, Wu Zheng did not explain everything to Huang Daozhou and Zhang Mingzhen.

Fuzhou faces not only the Qing army, but also the Zheng family army. Fuzhou City is surrounded on three sides and is surrounded by sea to the east. It is an isolated city. No matter how many troops are, it is better to be united. However, the loyalty and morale of this army are, even if the defense is strong, there will always be one day when the food and bullets are exhausted. It can be defended for a while, but it can't be defended for a lifetime.

Wu Zheng advised Zhu Youjian and Huang Daozhou, but the king and his minister regarded this as the last straw. Wu Zheng did not want to stay and helped Longwu fight against the Qing Dynasty. Just as he said to Zhang Mingzhen, this was not his main battlefield. All he wanted was to drag Duododo to the south for some time and leave himself with enough time to prepare for war.

Wu Zheng has obviously achieved this goal.

In the Fuzhou City defense battle, Huang Daozhou was in charge of the government, Zheng Chenggong and Zhang Mingzhen were in charge of the battle, and it should be no problem to hold Duoduo for one or two months.

Then, the role of the Longwu Dynasty in Wu Zheng's mind has ended here.

It's time to go back, prepare for strength, and regain Shaoxing Prefecture.
Chapter completed!
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