Shaoxing Fucheng, above the south gate city wall, there is an arrow tower.

Zheng Zhilong retracted his gaze from the distance, turned to Zheng Zhibao and spoke.

"Uncle Wu, I always feel that it is too dangerous for the army to be stationed in Shaoxing Fucheng. My father thought that the army could rely on the strong city of Shaoxing Fucheng to resist Denglai's new army. However, Denglai's new army captured Huangzhou Fucheng, which had a stronger city, and killed them.

We have captured Zhang Xianzhong in Huangzhou City. If our army is surrounded by Denglai’s new army in Shaoxing City, the outcome is unpredictable..."

Although there was a look of disdain on Zheng Zhibao's face, he was still serious overall. If it had not been for the disastrous defeat with the Daxi Army, Zheng Zhibao would definitely not have his current attitude. He might even think that the army relied on its strong city and even

Able to defeat the invading Denglai new army.

"Success, your worries are reasonable, but you and I both know that the Denglai New Army relied on a sneak attack on Huangzhou Fucheng. At that time, the main force of the Daxi Army was fighting us, and the Denglai New Army just seized this

We took the opportunity to attack Huangzhou Fucheng in one fell swoop, so we were able to succeed. Now our army is well prepared, and with the strong city, we will definitely be able to resist Denglai's new army."

Zheng Chenggong is hard to believe in Zheng Zhibao's self-confidence, but Zheng Zhibao is an elder, so he can't say much.

"Fifth Uncle, I always feel a little confused. At the beginning, we also thought that the combat effectiveness of the Daxi Army was not strong, but in the end..."

When he said this, Zheng Chenggong remembered something and looked at Zheng Zhibao and stopped talking.

Zheng Zhibao didn't care. A defeat was a defeat. There was nothing to hide. Besides, the reason why he failed in commanding the army was because the combat effectiveness of his sergeants was average. Most of these sergeants were sergeants under Liu Zeqing and Liu Liangzuo. They were not

It is the army of the Zheng family.

"Success, I understand what you mean. Just tell me what you have in mind and what you want to do. You also read the letter from eldest brother, asking us to defend Shaoxing Fucheng and resist the attack of Denglai's new army. As long as we can resist

If the Denglai New Army even dampens the spirit of the Denglai New Army, the Zheng family will be able to bargain with the Wu court. Don't forget that the Denglai New Army launched an attack by sea and land.

It’s aimed at my Zheng family..."

Zheng Chenggong did not immediately answer the question raised by Zheng Zhibao, but looked outside the city again.

"Fifth Uncle, have you ever thought about why the Denglai New Army was able to accurately seize the opportunity? Our 100,000-strong army marched into Huguang. After such a long campaign, there was no sign of the Denglai New Army, and there was no news at all. Gao Jie led

The army was fighting in the Shaoguan area, but there was also no news. However, we encountered the pursuit of the Great Western Army. Its main force was pressed over. When the guards of Huangzhou Fucheng were relatively empty, Denglai's new army suddenly dispatched and surrounded

After passing other cities, we went straight to Huangzhou Fucheng..."

Zheng Zhibao couldn't think of that much and shook his head.

"I don't think I need to think too much about success. Maybe it's their luck..."

Zheng Chenggong shook his head, turned to look at Zheng Zhibao, and sighed slightly.

"Fifth Uncle, these days, I have sent a large number of scouts out to investigate the news. The information the scouts have detected makes me more and more worried. I suspect that Liu Zeqing and Liu Liangzuo have surrendered to the Wu court. A few days ago, I

We thought about detaining Liu Liangzuo and keeping him in Shaoxing Fucheng, but we couldn't bear it when we thought about our going to Huguang to fight and losing most of the soldiers under his command. If our judgment is wrong, it will bring huge hidden dangers to the family and the court.

..."

"The Denglai New Army has arrived in Hangzhou, and Liu Zeqing did not send any troops to resist. Although the scouts were unable to enter the capital of Hangzhou to find out what was going on, I think it is unlikely that Liu Zeqing could resist the Denglai New Army with all his strength. For this reason, I doubt that Liu Zeqing

In order to protect themselves, Qing and Liu Liangzuo betrayed the emperor and the court..."

"In the Battle of Huguang, I vaguely felt that this might be a game set up by the Wu court, and my Zheng family was also a pawn in it. We fought hard against the Daxi Army in the front, and the Denglai New Army got

There are real benefits..."

Zheng Zhibao snorted.

"Success, what kind of skill is that? Or just stand up and fight openly. Sneak attacks are not a skill, and they also cause others to laugh. Although I don't fully understand your analysis, I also think you think too much.

Could it be that the emperor of the Wu Dynasty is a god, and he can make our Zheng family become pawns? Our expedition to Huguang was made by my eldest brother, and it has nothing to do with the emperor of the Wu Dynasty..."

Zheng Chenggong sighed again.

"Fifth Uncle, have you forgotten that when we go to Huguang, we don't intend to actually fight, we are just pretending. If Liu Zeqing and Liu Liangzuo are unwilling to cooperate, we will soon have to go back home, and it will be impossible to enter Huguang.

..”

Zheng Zhibao waved to Zheng Chenggong.

"Success, I think you really don't have to think so much. Nearly 50,000 soldiers are stationed in Shaoxing Fucheng. There is sufficient food and grass in the city. Do Denglai's new army really have that much ability to capture the city? I think you should focus your main energy on it.

In terms of commanding operations, think about how to resist and defeat Denglai's new army. You have read your brother's letter several times. Everything he has done is for the Zheng family. As for the emperor and the court, they are no longer worthy of me.

The Zheng family continues to support..."

The conversation between Zheng Chenggong and Zheng Zhibao was tantamount to playing the piano to an ox.

Zheng Chenggong was in a state of great hesitation, hesitation and anxiety. From the bottom of his heart he disapproved of the way his father Zheng Zhilong handled the crisis. In terms of strength, the Zheng family would definitely not be able to compete with Denglai's new army, let alone face it.

The Wu court has become powerful. This time Denglai's new army launches a full-scale attack. The purpose is to destroy the Longwu court and unify the entire south. The Zheng family is also one of the forces that will be destroyed. It can be said that the Zheng family has faced a huge crisis.

Danger.

You must prepare for the worst now, either be ready to retreat to the sea, abandon everything in Fujian, and continue to live the same fearful days a few years ago, or else desperately support and defend the Longwu court and make up your mind to fight with

The Great Wu Court and Denglai New Army will fight to the death, or they will surrender to the Great Wu Court.

The Zheng family has no other path to choose.

The choice Zheng Zhilong made was to conditionally submit to the Wu court. He may have thought that the strength of the Wu court and Denglai's new army was not something that the Longwu court and the Zheng family could compete with.

The Zheng family is most proud of its navy, but the navy of Denglai's new army suddenly emerged. Not only did they defeat the Dutch navy and occupy Taiwan Island, but they also basically controlled maritime trade. You must know that the Zheng family's navy

The navy originally wanted to completely defeat the Dutch navy and recapture Taiwan Island, but it has never been able to succeed.

This shows that the navy of Denglai's new army is equally powerful.

Zheng Chenggong believed that Zheng Zhilong's choice was very dangerous. No one in power could endure such provocation. If Zheng Zhilong's choice completely angered the Wu court and the Denglai New Army, there would be no way out.

Therefore, Zheng Chenggong fell into hesitation, hesitation and anxiety. If he had followed his choice, he would undoubtedly have supported the Longwu court and fought a decisive battle with the Denglai New Army. But he would not have fought in Shaoxing Fucheng, but would have returned to Fujian to fight with the people who entered Fujian.

The new army of Denglai is fighting.

However, Zheng Zhilong makes the decision on all matters related to the Zheng family, and Zheng Chenggong must obey.

Clenching his fists hard, Zheng Chenggong looked at Zheng Zhibao.

"Fifth Uncle, I will write to my father immediately and tell him my thoughts..."

Zheng Zhibao was a little anxious and looked at Zheng Chenggong stamping his feet.

"Success, what are your thoughts? Tell me and I will refer to it. When the big brother asks, it will be easy for me to tell you."

Zheng Chenggong looked at Zheng Zhibao and spoke word by word.

"Uncle Wu, I think we must evacuate Shaoxing Fucheng immediately and return to Fujian. Our Zheng family must support the emperor and the court and fight to the death with Denglai's new army. It is too dangerous for us to stay in Zhejiang. If Liu Zeqinghe

Liu Liangzuo has surrendered to the Wu court, and we will be attacked from both sides..."

Before Zheng Chenggong finished speaking, Zheng Zhibao shook his head vigorously.

"No, no, success, your idea won't work. The navy of Denglai's new army has set off from Taiwan Island, preparing to launch an attack on our navy. At this time, we leave Zhejiang and return to Fujian. Denglai's new army can march straight in.

They are attacking Fuzhou, Quanzhou and other places. How will we resist when the time comes? Besides, eldest brother has said that the Longwu Court cannot compete with the Wu Court. If our Zheng family is loyal to the court, we may be exterminated..."

"The purpose of our defense in Shaoxing Fucheng is to resist and fight against Denglai's new army. As long as we take the initiative, we will have the capital to deal with the Wu court. At that time, my Zheng family can sit back and relax..."

These words of Zheng Zhibao are actually matters mentioned by Zheng Zhilong in the letter.

Zheng Chenggong could not refute. After all, everything Zheng Zhilong did was for the Zheng family. Making a choice at such a critical moment, if not careful, could very well lead to the annihilation of the family.

Zheng Chenggong stopped talking and looked up at the sky. He knew that his idea could not be realized. Not to mention Zheng Zhibao's obstruction, it was impossible for the senior officers in the Zheng family's army to fully implement it. These officers were all following orders.

By Zheng Zhilong.

When walking down the arrow tower, Zheng Chenggong looked at Zheng Zhibao again and spoke.

"Fifth Uncle, I will stay in Shaoxing Fucheng to resist Denglai's new army. You should lead some of the sergeants back to Fujian. Before Denglai's new army has arrived, you can evacuate Shaoxing Fucheng tonight..."

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Zheng Zhibao glared at Zheng Chenggong and spoke without hesitation.
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