Ming Zuo

Chapter 1141
"Zheng Zhilong is a very terrible opponent. If we don't take the opportunity to completely eliminate him, maybe we will pay a greater price in the future."

Putmans was very dissatisfied with Zuo Hua's hesitation in persuading him to surrender.

What he wants to do most is to cut off Zheng Zhilong's head and complete his revenge completely.

But obviously, Zuo Hua couldn't do what he wanted.

"You should know that sooner or later our country of Xia will complete the unification of the land of China. In this process, we will face various opponents and various difficulties, all of which require great efforts from us Solve it with all your heart. If Zheng Zhilong is treated well, it may save us a lot of trouble in the future. General Putmans, I hope you can understand."

Zuo Hua's frank and honest words made Putmans a little embarrassed.

The Dutch East India Company sent an ambassador in Jinan, so it has a very detailed understanding of China.

Zuo Hua's consideration is undoubtedly comprehensive and prudent, which is far beyond his personal enmity.

"Sorry, I was being too paranoid."

Putmans put away his personal emotions well.

"General Zuo, do you think Zheng Zhilong will surrender?"

Zuo Hua is not really a woman's benevolence.

"In any case, we have done our best. Even if Zheng Zhilong chooses to resist to the end, all the results are caused by himself, and no one can say anything."

After understanding Xia Jun's intentions, Putmans let go of his impatience and began to wait with peace of mind.

The next morning, a ship arrived from Batavia to Golden Gate Island.

What Zuo Hua and Putmans didn't expect was that Anthony Van Diemen and Lu Guangzhai came hand in hand.

"General Zuo, the threat of the Zheng family is about to be eradicated, and this waterway will usher in its heyday. We, the Dutch East India Company, need to get Xia Guo's ideas on how to operate next."

A powerful force is about to be wiped out, and the gap that appears will inevitably be filled soon.

How to distribute the huge benefits hidden in the blank space is the main purpose of the war.

Anthony van Diemen is a very qualified politician, he needs to consider the interests of the Netherlands.

But Zuo Hua did not give a clear answer to his intention.

"I am just a soldier, and I will only follow the orders of the Xia Kingdom Center. As for other aspects, I suggest that Mr. Dimen go to Jinan, and I believe His Highness will give you a satisfactory answer."

Zuo Hua didn't intend to get involved in government affairs, and he didn't have the authorization of the central government either.

Since he didn't understand the plan of the center, how dare he act rashly?

If it harms Xia Guo's interests, the loss outweighs the gain.

Anthony van Diemen couldn't find anything wrong with his answer.

Even in the Netherlands, as it should be.

Seeing that the battle here might be over soon, he didn't dare to delay, and he didn't care about being tired, so he rushed to Jinan all day and night.

Anhai Town.

The night passed quickly, but Zheng Zhilong stayed up all night.

As a leader, he shoulders the life and death of too many people, and at critical times, he is enough to overwhelm the people who can't breathe.

He understands that his choices will have many consequences.

"Xia Guo's conditions have to be said to be tolerant enough, but you and my brother have been running around for many years, and we are really not reconciled to this defeat!"

Without outsiders, Zheng Zhilong finally confessed to his brothers.

It's not that he doesn't want to surrender, but he's afraid that after he surrenders, he will lose his current family property after he surrenders.

"I think Xia Guo's actions are quite methodical. Since Zuo Hua clearly stated the conditions, it stands to reason that he would not go back on his word."

There are many cases where pirates lure them to surrender and drive them all out.After all, they are all a group of robbers, how can there be any faith at all?

But Xia Guo is a country, and Zuo Hua also came up with written conditions to persuade him to surrender. If he kills him again, he will lose his trust in the world.

"What Xia Jun said, I'm not worried about them cheating. It's just you, what about your future?"

Zheng Zhilong clarified a little more.

In fact, he also believed that Xia Guo would not do anything wrong, and the rest of the Zheng Group should be able to get a proper result.

Only their brothers, I am afraid that they will be imprisoned to death from now on, and the sky will be dark.

After all, looking at the world, I am afraid that no one would dare to let their brothers out of control.

If there is a comeback in the future, wouldn't there be endless troubles?

On the contrary, Zheng Hongkui thought more about it.

"Then Zuo Menggeng is sincere to Fu Song, maybe there is no other reason for Xia Jun's persuasion."

Hearing him mention Zheng Chenggong, Zheng Zhilong was also a little stunned.

People from Xia Guo's intelligence department took the risk to save Zheng Chenggong before, but they didn't put forward any conditions, which is not normal.

Now it seems that Zuo Menggeng really regards Zheng Chenggong as his nephew.

If there was such a relationship, Xia Guo should not have exterminated their brothers.

Zheng Zhilong made up his mind.

"Third and fourth, you set off immediately and rush back to Jinmen Island. You must ask Zuo Hua clearly how to arrange for our brothers. As long as it is not too much..."

He didn't finish his words, but Zheng Zhibao and Zheng Zhifeng already understood.

Under the oppression of the situation, Zheng Zhilong already had the idea of ​​surrender.

He doesn't ask for too much, he just wants to save his life.

The two finally got the letter of approval, their hearts were excited, and they set off immediately.

On Kinmen Island, Zuo Hua welcomed business representatives from Fujian.

"Chen Ding, I am fortunate to have the trust of all walks of life to facilitate this trip. General Zuo and the Bamin merchants used to be attached to the Zheng family, but because of the situation, there is no other way. From now on, I will not dare to meet with the Tianjun Resist, please understand."

The merchants in Fujian betrayed the Zheng family, which made Zuo Hua very happy.

"For a long time, Xia Kingdom's business community has had many contacts with you, mutual trust and mutual benefit, and prosperity. I know your sincerity and energy. Since you can abandon the dark and turn to the bright, the whole world will celebrate. Please rest assured, my Xia army has strict military discipline. Don't dare to disturb the people for no reason, let alone implicate the innocent. In the future, all major sea areas will be under the protection of our Xia army, so you can just do business with peace of mind."

Xia Jun's kind attitude excited the businessmen in Fujian.

Chen Ding hurriedly forgot to ask: "I don't know how much the taxes and fees will be when the Xia Kingdom presides over the sea in the future?"

When Zheng controlled the waterway, each ship paid two thousand taels of toll a year. Everyone wanted to know how much Xia Guoguo wanted.

In this regard, Zuo Hua still dares to guarantee.

"Taxation is the foundation of a country's finances, and our country is no exception. As for how to collect it, the government will inform you. As for tolls, our country only wants business prosperity and smooth freight, and we don't want to set up obstacles."

The merchants in Fujian were shocked when they heard that Xia Guo controlled the important roads and did not charge tolls.

But at the same time, they also felt how necessary a country that supports commercial trade is.

At that moment, Chen Ding and all the Fujian businessmen expressed their loyalty to Zuo Hua.

"From now on, even though we are in Daming, but Xia Guo has orders, we will go through fire and water, and will not hesitate to do so."

(End of this chapter)