After receiving the imperial edict, Zheng Chenggong immediately discussed with Zhang Huangyan’s reinforcements to Shandong.

The emperor ordered him to send at least 5,000 reinforcements to show the court's love for the people.

In Zheng Chenggong's view, it is most suitable to take the water route to Shandong.

"Brother Cangshui, Xuzhou and other places are still in the hands of the Tatars. If we have to attack Jiangxi soon, we will not be able to distribute too many people in this regard. It is better to send people to Dengzhou directly. Anyway, Denglai is all along the coast, and the Navy also has a port and dock to dock."

Zhang Huangyan nodded after hearing this.

"I have this intention too. It's just Damu. Who do you think is the most suitable to go to Shandong?"

Yu Qi is a good publicity point now, just like Jiang Rang and Jin Shenghuan back then.

If it is used well, it may be possible to lift up under the Qing Dynasty. Even if it cannot shake their rule, it can still make it lose its skin.

"I want Gan Hui to lead the troops."

Zheng Chenggong said without hesitation.

"In the battle of Zhoushan, Gan Hui carried too many things. He always blamed himself for this matter, although it was not caused by him. So I want to give him a chance to prove himself."

Zhang Huangyan nodded slightly.

"General Gan is invincible and will definitely be able to complete this task."

At this time, Zheng Jing, who had been serving Zheng Chenggong, suddenly said: "Father, my child is willing to go with General Gan."

Zheng Chenggong never expected Zheng Jing to take the initiative to ask for his orders, and was shocked.

"What are you joining in the fun of this kind of thing?"

"Father, General Gan can go, why can't the child? They are all doing things for the Ming Dynasty. Do you have to distinguish between high and low status?"

There was no one else in this room except Zheng Chenggong and Zhang Huangyan, so Zheng Jing did not hide it.

"I have learned a lot during these days with General Gan. If Shandong can open up the situation now, it will be of great benefit to the Ming Dynasty's plan to restore the Ming Dynasty. I can't just sit in Nanjing and do nothing!"

Zheng Jing said it very sincerely, and Zheng Chenggong was also very moved when he heard it.

In fact, he has always attached great importance to the cultivation of successors. Zheng Jingru is old this year and it is time to go out to experience it. How could he grow up when he always keeps Zheng Jing by his side?

Zheng Chenggong was not worried that Zheng Jing would make friends with generals.

Because Gan Hui and other generals were brought out by Zheng Chenggong himself, he had full confidence.

Zheng Chenggong hopes that Zheng Jing can win over and cultivate some of his own confidants.

In this way, Zheng Jing will take over his mantle in the future and quickly stabilize the situation and avoid chaos.

"Jing'er, have you figured it out? Leading troops to Shandong is not as simple as defending the city in Zhenjiang. The situation may be very dangerous."

Zheng Jing had already made up his mind and patted his chest and promised: "Don't worry, father, I will definitely take good care of myself. With General Gan's assistance, the child will definitely not disappoint his father."

Zheng Chenggong patted Zheng Jing’s somewhat tender shoulder and praised: “Good boy.”

Zhang Huangyan was also very pleased.

I remember when he first met Zheng Jing, the child seemed a little afraid.

But after more than a year of hardship, Zheng Jing has now been able to take the initiative to seek a fight.

Although it has not yet reached the point where it can stand alone, the speed of this growth is really gratifying.

At this speed, sooner or later, Zheng Jing will be able to become a pillar of the country like his father Zheng Chenggong.

"Criminal, I have something to tell you."

"Shibo, please speak."

Zheng Jing turned to Zhang Huangyan with a very respectful attitude.

"The battle situation in Shandong is still unclear. But no matter what, the prince must protect himself. If the situation is not good, you can retreat in time. Stay green mountains without fear of burning firewood."

The reason why Zhang Huangyan said this is because he was worried that Zheng Jing was too young and did not know how to adapt.

On the battlefield, the situation changes rapidly.

Even the most experienced generals will suffer a defeat.

Make timely adjustments based on the situation, and preserving strength is not a shameful thing.

Zhang Huangyan had intuition that the Qing court would definitely encircle and suppress Qi. Even if the emperor and Zheng Chenggong sent reinforcements to aid, the Ming army would still suffer in terms of absolute military strength.

In this case, it is naturally the best if you can go against the trend and completely control Shandong, but if you can't fight, you can save your vitality, it is also an option.

Zheng Jing has always admired Zhang Huangyan, not only because Zhang Huangyan spoke for him, but also because of Zhang Huangyan's actions of devoted himself to the country.

He bowed to Zhang Huangyan and said, "Don't worry, I will definitely not act recklessly."

“That’s good.”

Zhang Huangyan nodded with relief, looking at Zheng Jing as if he was his own son.

Zheng Chenggong was also very proud to see Zheng Jing. His son has finally grown up and can share his worries.

Although he was a little worried about Zheng Jing, Zheng Chenggong still hoped to see his son grow up more.

"The Father sees you off in person!"

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After all the matter was prepared, Zheng Jing led more than 20 large blessed ships to sea and head north.

Each lucky ship can sit two or three hundred people. Although there are less than ten thousand people in total, this is indeed the elite among the elites of the Ming army.

There is no father in the world who doesn’t love his son.

The same is true for Zheng Chenggong.

He personally selected the most sharp and powerful ships. The navy commanded by Zheng Jing was strong in ships and cannons, and even the navy formed by Shi Lang could not match it.

Since Huai'an, Yangzhou and Xuzhou are now in the hands of the Qing Dynasty, Zheng Jing ordered to try to stay away from the coastline as far as possible to avoid excessive combat with the Qing army.

Their purpose of this trip was to assist the rebel army, rather than to fight against the Qing army in Southern Zhili.

It is very important to distinguish between the primary and secondary. When the Ming army gains a foothold in Shandong, they can work together with the Nanjing army to siege Yangzhou and Huai'an at any time.

It will be easier to take this place by then.

Due to the long sea, the fleet encountered almost no ships along the way, and even merchant ships were not there.

Looking around, there is a vast ocean.

For ordinary people, this is a bit lonely.

Zheng Jing is Hai's son, so naturally there is no discomfort about it.

Gan Hui was also very excited.

He waited for a long time and finally waited for this opportunity to lead his troops to fight.

Your Highness still trusts him.

More importantly, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince also reinforced the army in Shandong this time. In this way, the morale of the entire army can be greatly improved and the combat effectiveness of the army will be stronger.

In the past, Gan Hui didn’t go north much, and even when he arrived in Zhoushan, he was the northernmost.

This time he gave him a chance.

He found that the northern seas were very different from the southern seas. The biggest difference was that the northern seas were more fierce, with huge waves slamming against the crew members splashing on the deck.

Even Gan Hui, who had lived on the boat all his life, felt a little dizzy, let alone Zheng Jing.

There should be no problem with the direction of the wind, I just hope not to encounter storms.

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