Daming Yinghua

Chapter 401 Old “Friend” Gullit

After the Dragon Boat Festival, the heat begins to spread.

In the afternoon of this day, amidst the chirping of cicadas, Zheng Haizhu came to Zheng Zhilong's villa in the capital.

Miss Tagawa held Zheng Sen, who was less than two years old, and after saluting Zheng Haizhu, she said to her son in Hokkien, which was not yet fluent, "This is Auntie."

Zheng Haizhu took the doll, looked at the famous historical figure "Zheng Chenggong" who is still wearing crotchless pants, and put gold bracelets on both of his little hands.

Like a cat in later generations, he teased him for a while before giving the little fat man back to his own mother.

Zheng Haizhu turned to Zheng Zhilong, who was leisurely sipping new tea, and said with a smile: "In terms of seniority, your child should call me aunt. But when Yilong first arrived in Chongming, he mentioned to me that he wanted to marry you. He also calls me aunt, and he is the same generation as your son, but he wants to be his father-in-law. How can this be done? "

Zheng Zhilong didn't take it seriously: "I don't believe you, sister, will stick to such arrogant rules. Why don't you test me? What is the difference between generations? He is not your nephew, and I am not your brother. , just think that we are all working with you."

Zheng Haizhu praised: "That makes sense. You saw the wife Yilong married in Chongming and the eldest daughter he gave birth to last month, right?"

Zheng Zhilong waved his hand and signaled Tian Chuan to step back, and then started talking to Zheng Haizhu about business: "Well, not only did I meet Yilong's family members, but I also followed your wishes, prepared generous gifts, visited his in-laws, and socialized several times before I found out. "The power of the Shen family is true."

Zheng Haizhu nodded, looking at Zheng Chenggong who was giggling at the kittens and butterflies in the yard.

When she spoke again, her tone was solemn: "The Shen family is a famous Cao Gang and Shachuan Gang in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River. It is rare that Shen Tingyang has the same temperament as you and me. Although he is a merchant, he does not only have the words "profit-seeking" in his eyes, which shows that his family The wind is good. When I drove away Yao Qianhu and gave some of the meat in Chongming's bowl to the Shen family, I thought that Yilong, who was leading troops to farm over there, would have to fight with me. The Shen family got married. Fortunately, Shen Tingyang's sister is also a top-notch talent, and she fell in love with Yilong at first sight. "

Zheng Zhilong breathed a sigh of relief: "I understand that A Sen was able to arrange a marriage with Yi Long's daughter because my sister brought all the connections of the Xu family and the Shen family to me and tightened them up. But, originally, I Want to be with..."

"You originally wanted to marry Brother Yan and become an official. You will not only have one son, and Brother Yan will not only have one daughter. Ming's maritime trade will definitely expand and expand. Your and my docks will still be The main focus should be on Daming. Since you are back, Zheng Sen should be placed in Nanzhili, but Miss Taguan should take your other children to live with Brother Yan in Taiwan. "

Zheng Zhilong thought for a moment and understood the meaning of Zheng Haizhu's words.

If the eldest son is raised in Nanzhili, the court will feel more at ease with Zheng Zhilong.

As for Sister, it was obvious that she did not completely trust everyone in the court, so she told him to leave a way out for Yan Siqi.

In their current situation, there is no need to avoid these current favors and wealth, as well as the elusiveness of the future. Entering the world requires a cruel sobriety and the preparation of various alternative plans after sobering up.

"Okay," Zheng Zhilong pretended to be relaxed and smiled, then stopped smiling and asked, "What about you, sister? Where is your escape route?" Zheng Haizhu stared at Zheng Zhilong: "I don't need a retreat. I just like to keep going.”

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The two talked for a while, then went out and got on the carriage to go to the Honglu Temple Hall.

After the Beijing inspection, the minister of Honglu Temple who obeyed Zhao Nanxing and acted as a stumbling block for Zheng Haizhu was kicked away by Shang Zhouzuo, who had just assumed the post of Minister of the Ministry of Personnel. The current Si Cheng is Xu Guangqi, a student of the old Hanlin School of the Western School. His name is Wei Yu. He is from Wuxi, but he is not from Donglin. His ancestors have no roots in Zhejiang. He came here just in time to be promoted, so as not to be falsely accused of being a member of the Zhejiang Party by current commentators. Dou Donglin.

Wei Yu studied under Xu Guangqi and had a liberal attitude toward Western learning. He took good care of Western missionaries such as Jinni Pavilion in Beijing, and he was even more kind to Zheng Haizhu.

Even this time, when he heard that the imperial court was going to receive the red-haired envoy, Wei Siqing did not show any inexplicable surprise or resistance. He only came to ask Zheng Haizhu in advance to find out the identity of the envoy.

Zheng Haizhu, on the other hand, told Wei Yu clearly: "The Gulit who came here is a great Mingtong. He did business with our court, and also helped the boss of his East India Company to try to occupy Penghu. I also sent him to the Xiamen Navy. I have been in jail for a month. Mr. Wei does not need to pay special attention to him. He can arrange food and accommodation as usual. Furthermore, although Long live the boss has given instructions and is a host, he still has to send people to keep an eye on the Dutch mission in many places. , can’t let them go.”

Wei Yu understood this and sent someone to inform Zheng Haizhu on the night the Dutch mission arrived in Beijing.

Today at Shenshi, Zheng Haizhu and Zheng Zhilong stepped into the guest house of Honglu Guild Hall, and their old acquaintance Gulit immediately greeted them.

"Mrs. Zheng, oh my goddess, God must have heard my thoughts about you, so he finally allowed me to meet you again in this beautiful summer..."

Before the Dutch could reach the climax of her greasy and flirtatious tone, she caught a glimpse of Zheng Zhilong walking up behind her with a sullen face, and his well-jointed right palm holding the Muramasa sword at his waist.

The Dutch have replaced the Portuguese in the past two years and have a good relationship with the Japanese shogunate. As a senior advisor to the East India Company in the Far East and the Pacific, Gullit also often goes to Japan. Naturally, he knows the Muramasa sword, which is often priced in gold, and is more aware of it. , the younger brother of Zheng Haizhu in front of him obviously also has roots in Japan.

"Oh, hello, little general of Liaoluowan! At the negotiation table, I was thinking why God didn't give us Dutch more warriors like you who are braver than the Spartans."

Gullit used an even more exaggerated tone than before, praising Zheng Zhilong and performing "As long as I don't feel embarrassed, God is the one who is embarrassed."

Zheng Haizhu walked into the living room and said in a calm tone: "Yes, General Zheng defeated several of your Yahat boats back then. It doesn't matter, Gulit, victory or defeat is a matter of military affairs, and there are no permanent friends or friendships between the two countries. Enemies only have eternal interests.”

After sitting down, Zheng Haizhu said straight to the point: "Have you brought anything?"