Jin Guangzu had heard that Pingnan Palace had interests in Macau.
Shang Kexi is also a good person and will give Jin Guangzu a certain amount of profit every year.
Not much, two or three thousand taels of silver.
Since Jin Guangzu didn't know how much benefit Macau actually had, it would be enough for him to turn a blind eye to this matter.
However, Jin Guangzu would never have imagined it.
What a huge figure the Pingnan Palace earns in Macau every year!
If he knew, he wouldn't be surprised by Shang Zhixin's current behavior.
Which is more important, Macau, which can provide millions of taels of benefits to the Shang family every year, or a small Humen Fort?
Why the hell do you even need to ask?!
So what if Humen is breached?
Can rebuilding a Humen Fort bring a fraction of the Shang family's annual profit from Macau?
Even if Shang Kexi was placed here, his first reaction would definitely be to save Macau.
Shang Zhixin left in a big way. Jin Guangzu wanted to save Humen, so he did it himself!
Anyway, the Shang family cannot ignore matters in Macau!
It doesn't matter if Guangzhou doesn't send troops. Prince Ping's subordinates have seen many bloody flags on the battlefield.
It's not a problem to recruit tens of millions of people casually.
It doesn't matter if Guangzhou doesn't provide ordnance. The most important thing for Pingnan Palace is ordnance!
It doesn't matter if Guangzhou doesn't provide food and grass, the palace can just collect it from the feudal banner village!
As for military pay, haha, the Qing Dynasty sent troops to rescue Macau, why couldn't the Portuguese in Macau show their support?
Shang Zhixin made up his mind to save Macau.
In this regard, Jin Guangzu was powerless to stop him. He could only think of ways to gather troops and provide Humen with as much support as possible.
At the very least, Humen cannot be attacked by pirates!
If Humen is breached, at least the pirates cannot really go deep into the Pearl River.
Reinforcement orders were issued, and letters asking for help from Shang Kexi were also sent out.
Jin Guangzu rubbed his eyebrows in pain, his face full of exhaustion.
He has done everything he can, and now he can only pray for a smooth battle!
On that day, Guangzhou Prefecture began preparations for war.
Shang Zhixin ordered the mobilization of the power of the Pingnan Palace to mobilize troops from the Pingnan Palace to Guangzhou, mobilizing grain, grass, armor, ordnance, etc.
Jin Guangzu, the governor of Guangzhou and Guangxi, opened the Guangzhou treasury and arsenal, mobilized two to three thousand green battalion troops, and dismantled several red cannons from the city walls of Guangzhou and sent them to reinforce the Humen Fort.
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Macau, City Hall Conference Room.
Zheng Chenggong and Zhu Hongyu sat across from each other to discuss matters, with tea and cakes on the table.
The room is lit with sandalwood!
Wisps of smoke sinking down, very beautiful!
A delicate fragrance permeates the room, making it easy for people to calm down.
Zheng Chenggong asked.
"Your Highness Jianguo, Ma Xin reported that the Qing army's defense at Humen is not very strong."
"Should our army work harder and simply take Humen?"
After listening to Zheng Chenggong's words, Zhu Hongyu fell into deep thought.
After a moment, he slowly shook his head and said.
"It is enough for us to have a Hong Kong Island fortress at the mouth of the Pearl River!"
"There is no need to allocate the few troops in Humen!"
The Humen Fort is connected to the mainland. If the Qing army was determined to capture it, the Ming army would definitely not be able to hold it.
In comparison, Hong Kong, which is an island, is much better!
As long as there are no problems with logistics and the navy cuts off the sea area, the possibility of the Hong Kong Fortress being captured is slim.
Zhu Hongyu chuckled.
"Instead of going all out to attack Humen, it is better to wait for the old thief Shang Kexishang to return to defend Guangzhou and go to Fuzhou for a walk."
When the Ming army captured Macau and news of the threat to the Pearl River spread, Shang Kexi would definitely return to defend Guangzhou.
But there is a high probability that Geng Jingzhong will continue to attack South Australia!
Fuzhou will be empty by then, and if the Ming army moves quickly enough, they may be able to take the opportunity to capture Fuzhou.
It is impossible to occupy it for a long time, but it will definitely be no problem to sweep away the population of Fuzhou!
Even if Fuzhou cannot be conquered, it would still be a bloody gain to rob the Jingnan Prince's Mansion near Fuzhou City.
"When the time comes, Gu will lead the Liberation Army to attract the attention of the Qing army at the Pearl River Estuary and block the counterattack of the old thief Shang Kexishang."
"If Lao Taishan goes to Fuzhou, he will definitely accomplish a lot."
Zhu Hongyu said.
During this Northern Expedition, the Ming army captured Qiongzhou and Macau.
And prepare to build a fortress in Hong Kong!
We have already acquired enough. If we want to digest the results of this battle, it will take at least one or two years.
Most of these achievements were absorbed by the Liberation Army.
Except for the seizure of some money and weapons, Zheng Jun basically couldn't get anything out of the most important population and land.
Qiongzhou was placed under the rule of the military government by Zhu Hongyu, and he was preparing to set up local political power and send officials to administer it, but Zheng Jun could not intervene.
Macau was jointly managed by the Liberation Army and the Zheng Army.
If there is any benefit in the future, both parties will share it equally. This was agreed in advance!
But for now, Macau is a loser.
Also, the construction of the Hong Kong Fortress is still under preparation. In the future, it will be more investment than output.
Therefore, judging from the results achieved so far in this Northern Expedition.
It seems that the Liberation Army devoured the profits and was full of food, while the Zheng Army seemed to be doing hard work.
Running back and forth, but not much gained!
It’s definitely not going to work like this!
During this Northern Expedition, Zhu Hongyu gained enough practical benefits and reputation.
It's time for Zheng Chenggong to also benefit.
In his words, Zhu Hongyu's attitude was obvious.
Next, I will fight the tough battle.
If the main force of the Qing army led by Shang Kexi counterattacks in Macau, I will resist it.
You, Zheng Chenggong, can take people to Fuzhou, where the Qing army is empty, and do what you want!
Cooperation must benefit both parties in order for it to continue!
Zheng Chenggong nodded and agreed.
"His Royal Highness the Supervisor of the Kingdom, His Majesty!"
Zheng Chenggong had to admit that Zhu Hongyu did things openly.
If after the Jiashen year, all the forces in the Ming Dynasty had Zhu Hongyu's awareness, the war situation would not have ruined Ruosi.
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Zheng Chenggong left the conference room and returned to his ship.
Along the way, the smile on my face never faded.
Zheng Jing on the side couldn't help but be curious and asked.
"Father, what on earth did His Highness Jianguo tell you? Why are you so happy?"
Zheng Chenggong patted his son on the shoulder and said.
"I am going to send you to serve as a follower to His Highness Jian Guo. You follow His Highness and learn well!"
Zheng Jing:???
Zheng Jing was a little confused about his father's operation. What did His Highness the Supervisor say to his father that his father actually wanted to send him as a hostage?
The father is his only son!
But he didn't dare to refuse Zheng Chenggong's arrangement at all, he just said it honestly.
"My son understands!"
Zheng Chenggong nodded with satisfaction.
My son has no other merits except that he is obedient enough.
If he wanted to establish his own country in the future, Zheng Jing might not be a good successor.
Not courageous enough, and too soft-tempered!
But if in the future, the Zheng family wants to follow a hero like Zhu Hongyu to revive the Ming Dynasty and establish unparalleled achievements.
But Zheng Jing is the best choice.
The same is because he is not courageous enough and has a soft temper!
Zheng Chenggong took Zheng Jing back to his ship, and he announced the Ming army's next strategy in public.
And revealed Zhu Hongyu’s meaning to everyone!
When the generals of the Zheng army heard this, they couldn't help but celebrate.
After working hard for so long, it’s finally their turn to eat meat!