The situation in Zhejiang is even more complicated than Zheng Chenggong imagined.

After taking down Hangzhou, the Ming army further marched south, but encountered strong resistance from the Qing army.

The Qing general led by Shi Lang set up ambush in many mountain docks, causing Zheng Chenggong's troops to suffer some minor defeats.

Although not much of the troops was lost, the frustration caused by the resistance was still a bit unacceptable.

Zheng Chenggong discovered that the terrain of Zhejiang is really ever-changing.

Western Zhejiang is different from eastern Zhejiang, and southern Zhejiang is different from northern Zhejiang.

Part of the border between southern Zhejiang and Fujian is very similar to the hilly and hilly areas that Zheng Chenggong remembers, which also increases the difficulty of the army's marching.

Langze and Shi Lang are like bed bugs that cannot be killed. The more severe the attacks they receive, the more they will counterattack wildly.

In addition, there was a disease in the Ming army, and Zheng Chenggong was worried that it would spread to the entire army, so he ordered the withdrawal of the troops.

This is not a joke. If the entire army is infected with an epidemic, it will be a disaster.

After returning to Hangzhou, Zheng Chenggong met He Shouyi and Zhang Huangyan.

In March, there are warm winds in Hangzhou, and green plants and blooming flowers are everywhere in the city.

Zheng Chenggong's mansion is no exception.

Zheng Chenggong was surprised when he saw the two of them, saying, "Why, Brother Cangshui and Brother Shouyi are here?"

He Shouyi pretended to be displeased with a stern face and said, "Why, does Your Highness Zhong Wang welcome me here?"

Zheng Chenggong smiled bitterly and said, "How could it be? If Brother Shouyi had not extended a helping hand last time, I would have been trapped to death outside Hangzhou."

This is true. Zheng Chenggong was alone to pursue Guan Qizhong, who was defeated, and fell into the ambush circle set up by Lang Ze and Shi Lang.

After a long battle, Zheng Chenggong found it difficult to break through and was ready to serve the country with death.

At this moment, He Shouyi from Siming Mountain and his soldiers suddenly came out.

The addition of the new force caught Shi Lang off guard and eventually defeated.

Zheng Chenggong also successfully won Hangzhou and made great contributions.

It is not an exaggeration to say that He Shouyi is Zheng Chenggong's life-saving benefactor.

"Haha, these are all the things that I should do."

He Shouyi laughed loudly.

Zhang Huangyan coughed and said, "To be honest, we have a big deal to tell Damu this time."

He paused for a moment and then continued: "Your Majesty sent someone to Nanjing to tell us that Changsha has been liberated and the entire Huguang has been planted with a bright flag!"

"ah!"

Zheng Chenggong was very surprised when he heard this: "This is great."

He clenched his fists and said, "I said Anqing is going to fight. Now, there is Jiangxi between Huguang and Nanzhili. As long as Jiangxi is taken down, everything will be opened."

Zhang Huangyan nodded and said, "Yes, now it seems that Damu chose to play Anqing because he was right."

"Your Majesty also intends to take Jiangxi, so we must cooperate with the army and strive to take Jiangxi in one fell swoop."

Zhang Huangyan said excitedly.

"Everything is back, everything is back!"

Zheng Chenggong's eyes were a little wet.

Once the Ming Dynasty was squeezed by the Qing Dynasty, only two provinces were left, and they were almost breathless.

Now it's finally time for the Ming Dynasty to launch a strong counterattack.

The confidence of the Ming Dynasty is still there, so there is a chance to rise again.

Now is a great time, and you must continue this tone!

"After taking Jiangxi, you can advance to Guangdong, Guangxi and Fujian."

No one knows the importance of controlling coastal cities better than Zheng Chenggong.

Controlling the right to go to sea is equivalent to controlling the maritime trade, and there will be a steady stream of money in your pocket.

It is too difficult to support the army by simply collecting agricultural taxes and miscellaneous taxes.

It is better to collect maritime taxes to make money the fastest.

This is how Zheng started his career.

Compared to the current Guangdong and Guangxi, Fujian is richer than before, and Zheng Chenggong has long been envious of it.

Of course, you have to eat rice one bite at a time, and you can't eat a fat man in one bite.

Let’s take Jiangxi first and then consider these things.

"In this way, let Shi Lang survive for a few days first, and wait until I and His Majesty take Jiangxi and lead the army to kill him."

There is no doubt that Zheng Chenggong hated Shi Lang very much. But this hatred was not so great that it was lost.

Zheng Chenggong can still control his emotions, and excellent self-control is also what the commander of the army needs.

"There's another thing..."

Zhang Huangyan hesitated for a moment and said, "King Lu wants to come to Nanjing. I can't decide on this matter alone, so I want to come to Damu to discuss it. See if it can be done."

Zheng Chenggong also looked gloomy when he heard this.

King Lu was the object of Zhang Huangyan's support.

Although King Lu did not have the title of God, he claimed to be a ruling power and the emperor was only one step away.

At that time, the Zheng family supported Emperor Longwu and had a big fight with Zhang Huangyan.

However, Yongli later received unanimous support from the anti-Qing forces, and the relationship between Zheng Chenggong and Zhang Huangyan eased.

Now, Zhu Yihai, the King of Lu, made a request to go to Nanjing.

After all, I have been wandering on the sea for a long time and I am very eager to step on the land.

That kind of down-to-earth feeling makes people feel comfortable and safe.

Nanjing is also the capital of the Ming Dynasty, and it is very appropriate for King Lu to go to Nanjing.

But Zheng Chenggong and Zhang Huangyan had to consider another level of issues.

That is what the emperor thinks about this matter.

Yongli is the common ruler of the world now. What does it mean that a vassal king will take the lead in Nanjing before the emperor enters Nanjing?

What's more, this vassal king has served as a ruling state?

Does this vassal king want to compete for the position of Dabao? Did Zheng Chenggong and Zhang Huangyan want to find another new master and seek the merit of supporting the dragon?

"I'm afraid it's not suitable now, it's mainly because people are afraid of words."

Zheng Chenggong sighed and said, "If the censor impeaches and criticizes you, I will be really hard to deal with by then."

"Yes, so I didn't agree to Your Highness King Lu, and wanted to ask Damu's opinion. Now it seems that I'd better wait."

"Wait, when the emperor enters Nanjing, the censors will not say much after His Highness King Lu enters the city."

"Then I'll send someone to talk to King Lu."

"Um."

"By the way, Your Highness said he wanted to come to Hangzhou!"

Zhang Huangyan suddenly remembered something and said excitedly.

"What is he here to do?"

Zheng Jing stayed in Zhenjiang well, why did he come to Hangzhou?

"Your Highness the Crown Prince said he should be filial."

When Zhang Huangyan said this, Zheng Chenggong's eyes turned red.

There is nothing in this world that can compare to the affection of flesh and blood.

Blood is thicker than water!

"Let him do it."

It is reassuring that there is Gan Hui stationed in Zhenjiang to Zheng Chenggong.

As for Zheng Jing, it played more of an inspiring role.

It's the same as he is present or not.

"The children have grown up, and you can take off some of the burdens on your shoulders."

Zhang Huangyan sighed: "I really hope that the moment when the Ming Dynasty revives the world will come soon. At that time, we can make an appointment with a few friends to visit West Lake together."

"Well, I will definitely wait until that day."

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