Over at the General Military Mansion of Dongjiang Town, Wu Sangui looked a bit sad.
Although Zheng Zhilong had told him that even if he had to withdraw to Denglai, the emperor would not blame him. However, in this situation, if he could write a few chapters and make some achievements, it would eventually increase his standing in front of the emperor.
Good impression.
However, the evil Jianlu did not even give him a chance. Judging from the news sent back at night, Jianlu was heavily guarded along the coast, using beacons to send messages, and stationed several elite cavalry troops, making it impossible for him to make a move.
If he insists on fighting, he can actually do it. However, the loss will definitely be relatively large, which is a price he is not willing to pay.
On this day, Wu Sangui thought about it, and then went to discuss it with Zheng Zhilong. With a very low attitude, he asked Zheng Zhilong: "Old Zheng, let's see if there is any way for the navy to find more landing places.
Avoid Jianlu's sentry and send my cavalry ashore?"
After hearing this, Zheng Zhilong spread his hands and said: "I am a foreigner and I am really not familiar with North Korea. That subordinate of yours, Kong Youde, right? He should be the most familiar with North Korea. I have already asked him. Speaking of the infantry,
There may be other places, but wherever the cavalry can go ashore, the Jianlu have already arranged sentries. What else can be done?"
After hearing this, Wu Sangui knew that he was telling the truth. Because before coming to Zheng Zhilong, he had already consulted with Kong Youde and discussed the map of North Korea. There was really no place suitable for the cavalry to land and not under surveillance by the prisoners!
Obviously, Jianlu knew that Dongjiang Town was an army with cavalry as the main force, so he made targeted deployments.
He came to see Zheng Zhilong, but he was treated like a dead horse. But there was no accident, and he was disappointed again.
At this time, he had to consider whether to treat his men as infantry and go ashore to fight. It was beyond Jianlu's expectation. It didn't matter how many results he had, as long as it proved that he was doing something.
When Wu Sangui was thinking about this, suddenly, footsteps came from outside. It was Zheng Zhilong's personal guard who came over and reported to Zheng Zhilong: "The imperial ship has arrived. Do you want to go and greet it?"
The navy is under the control of Zheng Zhilong, and the ships that come and go are naturally under the control of Zheng Zhilong. Zheng Zhilong also knows exactly what kind of ship it is and where it comes from.
I heard that a ship is coming, but it's okay anyway. If someone big comes, it wouldn't be good if you neglect them.
Therefore, Zheng Zhilong went to greet him. Wu Sangui bumped into him, so he naturally followed him.
"Old Zheng, it's not yet time for the supply ship to arrive. If a ship arrives at this time, could it be a reaction to the Japanese army's appearance in North Korea?" Wu Sangui asked as he walked.
After hearing this, Zheng Zhilong felt that this was unlikely. Because the Jin Yiwei commander had already reported the real inside story to the emperor, there should not be any specific instructions at this time. However, in front of Wu Sangui, he nodded.
Said: "It should be so!"
If the answer was no, he would probably be questioned, but he didn't bother to say anything and just followed Wu Sangui's wishes.
But to be honest, Zheng Zhilong himself was a little curious. Did the imperial court send a ship here for some purpose? Or was there some big shot coming?
With questions in mind, the two quickly rushed to Pidao Pier.
At this time, the ship from the imperial court was just about to dock. When he saw the people standing on the deck, Zheng Zhilong recognized them as members of Jinyiwei.
The leader should be a close subordinate of Li Ruolian, the commander of the Jinyiwei. When he went to the Japanese country, he was the one who accompanied Li Ruolian.
If I remember correctly, it seemed to be a hundred households. Although the military rank was a bit low, Zheng Zhilong did not dare to neglect, told Wu Sangui in a low voice, and then hurriedly greeted him.
When Wu Sangui heard that it was the Jinyi Guards, he felt a little shy. No matter whether he was a civil servant or a military general, he didn't like to deal with factory guards.
But he had already come, and if he turned around and left now, he wouldn't have the guts.
When the Jin Yiwei Hundred Households saw that Wu Sangui was there, they clasped their hands and greeted Wu Sangui first: "I have met Marshal Wu. I have something to do here and need to talk to Marshal Zheng alone. Please do it!"
"..." When Wu Sangui heard this, he was stunned for a moment, but he quickly came back to his senses and responded politely. He turned around and walked for a long time before looking back at the situation and found that Zheng Zhilong's back had just disappeared in the distance.
In the cabin.
This made him a little suspicious. He remembered that Zheng Zhilong knew about the Japanese army before, but he didn't. Now that the Jinyiwei came so far away and specifically looked for Zheng Zhilong, it made him a little suspicious. What's the conspiracy?
?
But when it came to factory guards, he was just curious and didn't dare to really inquire.
After just looking back, he went back by himself.
As for Zheng Zhilong, as soon as he entered the cabin, he was naturally guarded by Jin Yiwei, and no outsiders would disturb him.
At this time, the Jin Yiwei Baihu smiled and said to Zheng Zhilong: "The emperor knows what happened to your wife and son in the Japanese country, and has issued an order to rescue them before the war."
Upon hearing this, Zheng Zhilong was immediately surprised. He did not expect that it was such news.
After coming back to his senses, Zheng Zhilong couldn't help but feel a little moved and a little shocked.
What was touching was that the emperor actually took care of his matter in person, saving him from worries; what was shocking was that he felt that there was nothing he could do, at least for the time being, he couldn't think of how to save Tagawa Song and his second son. However, the emperor had a way to do it.
save?
Could it be that he is the legendary Jin Yiwei secret agent?
While he was thinking about it, he heard the hundred households say to him again: "Didn't the Marshal make an appointment with the slave chief to do business? I came here this time and specially brought you these materials for business.
, you go to Shenyang for a run."
Hearing this, Zheng Zhilong came back to his senses. He first thanked the emperor for rescuing his wife and children, and then said curiously: "Are you going now? Is there any purpose?"
"Well, sooner rather than later!" Jinyiwei Baihu nodded and replied, "Your Majesty wants you to go to Shenyang to see what the situation is like over there in Jianlu? So far, the imperial court has no idea about the situation inside Jianlu.
, I don’t know much. If you have this opportunity, just go and inquire about it. Don’t force it, you can get as much information as you can!”
After hearing this, Zheng Zhilong felt that this matter was not difficult, so he nodded and asked, "Is there anything else?"
Based on his many years of experience, he felt that it must be more than just such a simple purpose.
Sure enough, after hearing his question, the Jinyiwei Baihu nodded again, but did not speak immediately. Instead, he led him to the cabin, took out a box of beautifully decorated boxes from a suitcase, and placed it carefully.
on the coffee table, and then opened the box carefully.
Zheng Zhilong looked very curious. From his perspective, this exquisite box should contain valuable items. Could it be that the imperial court really prepared valuable items for him to give to the leaders of Jianlu?
To be honest, he thought it was a bit impossible.
Under his gaze, Jinyiwei Baihu quickly opened the exquisite box, then pointed at the contents inside and said: "This is a set of exquisite wine sets specially made in the capital. A set, a wine bottle, and a matching set."
wine glass."
Zheng Zhilong listened to the introduction and took a closer look. What was placed there was indeed a set of exquisite wine sets.
The material doesn't seem to be very good, it seems to be made of silver, but the key is that the workmanship of this set of wine sets is very exquisite, and you can tell at a glance that it is made by a famous artist.
To be honest, even though Zheng Zhilong has seen it many times, he liked this set of wine sets. Maybe it was made by the most famous craftsman in the capital, and it really can't be made elsewhere.
To be honest, at this moment, he was a little confused.
As for it, the imperial court had to specially create such exquisite drinking utensils as a gift to Jianlu?
While Zheng Zhilong was admiring it and thinking about it, he heard the Jin Yiwei Baihu remind him: "Remember, you gave this set of drinking utensils to the traitor Hong Chengchou, do you understand?"
Hearing this, Zheng Zhilong couldn't help but was stunned again. It was not given to the slave chieftain, but to Hong Chengchou, the former governor of Jiliao who surrendered to the Jianlu.
To be honest, even if he thinks he is cunning, he is a little confused.
The imperial court sent him there to do business, and it was definitely to deal with the regent of Jianlu. Only in this way could it be possible to obtain more information, which could not be obtained under normal circumstances.
What's the use of giving it to that Hong Chengchou? As for the need to specially build such a set of exquisite wine sets for him?
Seeing Zheng Zhilong's face, Jinyiwei Baihu knew what he was thinking, so he lowered his voice and whispered to Zheng Zhilong: "This set of wine is poisonous and will kill the traitor Hong Chengchou!"
"Ah..." Zheng Zhilong couldn't help being very surprised when he heard this.
He can understand if he wants Hong Chengchou's life!
He could understand why he made a set of drinking utensils like this just for Hong Chengchou's fate!
But the problem is, after receiving this set of drinking utensils, he will definitely check it carefully, right? Your drinking utensils are poisonous. If he finds out, how can he be poisoned?
By the way, if the wine is found to be poisonous and you don't escape from Jianlu's territory, wouldn't it be possible that you might get hurt?
Even if the poison in the drinking utensils was not discovered and Hong Chengchou was poisoned to death, as long as he did not escape from Jianlu's territory, he would probably be harmed, right?
Thinking of this, he couldn't figure it out again.
The imperial court wanted to poison Hong Chengchou, so it wouldn't cost him his life, right?
He already knew clearly just now that the imperial court wanted him to go to Shenyang in person!
Zheng Zhilong also knew in his heart that his life could not be exchanged for Hong Chengchou's. The only explanation was that there was a very subtle mechanism in this drinking set, which could ensure that Hong Chengchou could not see through it and would not poison him immediately.