The ruthless emperor in the late Ming Dynasty forced Chongzhen to abdicate at the beginning

Chapter 250
When Zheng Sen returned to Fuzhou, the imperial edict had already arrived, and all members of the Zheng family, including Zheng Zhilong, were panicked and quarreled.

Although Zheng Zhilong's former subordinates didn't say anything, most of them were unwilling to disobey the court, hoping that Zheng Zhilong could hand over Zheng Zhihu so as not to implicate others.

Zheng Zhihu naturally encouraged everyone to rebel together, but unfortunately there were very few people who supported him, even the third brother Zheng Zhibao chose to remain silent.

Obviously, in the face of prosperity and wealth, any kind of family affection, any kind of sibling brotherhood, and loyalty in the rivers and lakes are all bullshit.

This is a typical example of how easy it is to go from frugality to extravagance, and it is difficult to go from extravagance to frugality. Now these pirates have long been accustomed to living a life of beautiful wives and concubines, rich clothes and good food, and they want them to go adrift at sea like before, and live that kind of knife. It's really hard to lick blood on the head.

Zheng Zhilong also didn't want to live the same life as before. If he just handed over his second brother's family, he wouldn't hesitate at all, but if the court wanted to dismiss him for investigation, he was a bit unwilling.

Among other things, it is unbearable just to have his official position removed by the court. Now that the Zheng family has a great fortune and lost his official position, how can he keep it safe?
But the imperial decree has already come down, and basically there is no room for it to be returned. If you don't obey it, you will be disobeying the decree. You don't need to think about it. One bad thing is the fate of copying the family and exterminating the family.

If it was before, it would be a big deal to fight with the imperial court, and if they lost in the end, they could retreat to Dongfan Island, but now not only are people's hearts scattered, even Dongfan Island has been completely occupied by the Dutch, and the way back is blocked.

At this time, Zheng Zhilong finally regretted giving up Dongfan Island.

Just when Zheng Zhilong was hesitating and didn't know what to do, Zheng Sen happened to return to Zheng's house.

"Sen'er, you can be regarded as having fled back. Being a father these days, I'm really worried that you won't be able to escape and get stuck in Nanjing."

"Eldest nephew, you came back just in time. The imperial court wants to put my Zheng family to death. If you say we don't rebel, what else can we do?"

Zheng Zhilong was very happy that his son escaped back, Zheng Zhihu was also a little surprised, and hoped that his nephew could persuade his elder brother.

As for the others, they don't care much about it. Obviously, Zheng Sen, the eldest son of the Zheng family, has become a traitor with his mentor Qian Qianyi, and his influence in the Zheng group is not as good as before. It's a Japanese woman again, and many former pirate leaders didn't pay attention to her.

"Father, the boy didn't escape from Nanjing, but came back under the order of the Queen Mother."

Zheng Sen didn't hide it, but said it directly.

"What? Sen'er, you said you came back under the order of the Queen Mother?"

"Eldest nephew, have you seen the queen mother?"

Zheng Zhilong looked surprised, and the others quickly surrounded him.

"Yes, father, all uncles, after my son received the letter from my father, he immediately went to the palace to meet the queen mother. After my son's explanation, the queen mother always graciously graciously did not directly designate my Zheng family and all the uncles as rebels, but It's just to pursue the second uncle alone, and allow my Zheng family to commit crimes and make meritorious deeds..."

Zheng Sen explained it emphatically.

All Zheng Zhilong's subordinates breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this, but Zheng Zhihu's face was as black as charcoal.

Zheng Zhilong's face was cloudy and uncertain, and he asked: "Did the Queen Mother say how to deal with being a father?"

"Father, the queen mother originally wanted to investigate the crime of covering up the dereliction of duty by the father. The child pleaded repeatedly and promised that the Zheng family would do their best to recover Dongfan Island for the imperial court and make meritorious deeds. Then the queen mother agreed to let my father and third uncle go to Nanjing to spend the rest of their lives. .”

Zheng Sen said without blushing without panting. After speaking, he was afraid that everyone would not believe him, so he took out the secret decree given by Zhang Yan and showed it to everyone.

None of the people here are fools, and they immediately understood that Zheng Sen wanted to kill his relatives righteously and came back to seize power.

Not only will his second uncle be arrested and sent to Nanjing, but his father and third uncle will also be sent to Nanjing to enjoy the blessings.

"You rebellious son, you have a good plan."

"Bastard thing..."

The faces of the three brothers of the Zheng family turned pale, and Zheng Zhilong even kicked Zheng Sen over.

"Father, my son is also trying to protect my entire Zheng family!"

Zheng Sen got up, knelt on the ground and shouted.

"You bastard, Second Uncle loved you a lot in the past, but you actually sold Second Uncle clean, and I killed you..."

As Zheng Zhihu said, he was about to draw his knife to chop Zheng Sen, but was stopped by a group of pirate leaders. Not only was the knife taken away, but he was also tightly hugged.

"Big Brother, Third Master, Eldest Nephew is also trying to protect everyone, and I hope Eldest Brother and Third Master will put the overall situation first!"

"That's right, big brother, the eldest nephew is now favored by the queen mother, and everyone will have support in the future. Who will dare to make things difficult for the big brother and the third master when they arrive in Nanjing?"

Almost everyone knelt down on one knee, persuading Zheng Zhilong and Zheng Zhibao, obviously choosing to side with Zheng Sen without hesitation.

After all, they don't care who is in charge of the Zheng family, they only care about whether their own interests can be guaranteed.

In the current situation, it is obvious that Zheng Sen is in charge of the family, which is more in line with the interests of everyone. Not only can this crisis be resolved, but Zheng Sen has also become the queen mother's person. From now on, everyone's wealth, wealth and wealth will be better protected. You don't have to be as worried as you are now, you can't speak at the court at all.

Zheng Zhilong glanced at these old brothers who followed him through life and death, and was also half-dead with anger. There was a sadness in his heart, and he was silent for a while, before he sighed, helped Zheng Sen up and said: "Forget it, forget it, I am old as a father, you are now You are promising, and you have been appreciated by the Queen Mother, your future is boundless, and I am very pleased to be a father. It was not in vain to send you to Nanjing to study, and I can rest assured that the Zheng family will be in your hands in the future."

Apparently Zheng Zhilong also knew that the general situation was over, and it would be better to help his son than father and son turning against each other in the end.

"Father, don't worry, the child will take good care of his younger brothers and sisters, third uncle, please don't worry too..."

Although he had expected his father to compromise, Zheng Sen still heaved a sigh of relief. After all, if his father did not compromise, he would be accused of being unfilial if he used force.

Everyone also breathed a sigh of relief. The eldest brother can compromise, which is undoubtedly the best ending for everyone.

Otherwise, if they really want them to help the eldest nephew take down all his uncles, three uncles and second uncles, the big guy's face will not be very good-looking if it is spread out.

"Brother, don't be confused."

Zheng Zhihu was in a hurry, the boss and the third child could go to the capital to enjoy their blessings, but he would definitely not end well. Now that he was caught by several people, he couldn't escape even if he wanted to.

Even if Zheng Sen didn't say anything, everyone would naturally not let Zheng Zhihu break free. Once he was allowed to escape, Zheng Sen would not be able to explain to the Queen Mother, and maybe everyone would be doomed. It's all tied up.

"Second brother, elder brother is incompetent and can't protect you well. Don't blame Sen'er. If you want to blame it, blame you for not listening to elder brother's advice, alas!"

Zheng Zhilong sighed, then turned and left the hall.

Zheng Zhibao had no choice but to follow up with his head drooping. Although he hated Zheng Sen deeply in his heart, he cursed him for being inhuman.

The eldest brother is responsible for dereliction of duty, so it's fine to be dismissed and go to Nanjing, but what does it matter to him?He could think of it with his ass, the elder nephew definitely got him to Nanjing on purpose, lest he stay in Fujian to be an eyesore, but he absolutely dare not say these words now, after all, he will have to rely on this good nephew in the future.

After the two left, all the pirates looked at Zheng Sen.

Zheng Sen just glanced at the second uncle guiltily, and ordered someone to take him down and lock him up.

(End of this chapter)