Ming politicians

As the Spring Festival approached, the Zheng family's mansion was extremely lively. The Zheng family basically lived in this mansion. This was Zheng Zhilong's habit. The whole family lived together, lively and festive. Since returning to the court, everything Everything goes smoothly. Zheng Zhilong believes that this is due to the blessings of the ancestors and Bodhisattvas. Therefore, every Spring Festival, it is necessary to worship the ancestors and Bodhisattvas. I sincerely ask for the blessings of the ancestors and Bodhisattvas. It is very grand and requires a period of preparation, and it takes about a month of busy work.冰火! Chinese

On the 24th of the twelfth lunar month, the Zheng family began to be lively, and the family members began to make careful preparations. Zheng Zhilong was an official of the imperial court. Zheng Zhilong can enjoy such treatment, but Zheng Zhilong is far from holding the same actual position, and the imperial court has never appointed Zheng Zhilong's actual position. The strangeness here is also worth pondering.

This Spring Festival, Zheng Zhilong also has thoughts, that is, remembering Zheng Hongkui who led the warship to go out to fight.

Attacking Weihaiwei Wharf was originally a treasonous thing, but Zheng Zhilong, who made this decision, has no regrets at all. He has struggled step by step from a penniless situation, and now he is rich and invincible. The hardships he has experienced, are not Most people can understand that compared to many scholars in Ming Dynasty, Zheng Zhilong believes that wealth obtained by relying on power is stable. In this era, whoever has a big fist can control wealth, and then use wealth to solve bigger problems. The problem.

Zheng Hongkui led the fleet and set off for more than half a month. According to the time calculation, the time is from the fourth to the sixth day of the first lunar month.It was the time to attack Weihaiwei Wharf. Zheng Zhilong had been counting the time, and was looking forward to this battle, to take it down as quickly as possible, so that the Zheng family would be relieved of future troubles.It will take some time for another group of warships to patrol the sea to return to Quanzhou. During the Spring Festival, the transactions are the most popular, but Quanzhou and the southern Fujian waters.It looks a little cleaner, and the number of merchant ships is not as good as in previous years. This must be the impact of Weihaiwei Wharf. [

Although there are things in his heart, Zheng Zhilong has enough confidence that the news of victory will come.It's just a matter of time. I have led the warships to go to war many times. Over the years, the Zheng family's navy has become bigger and bigger, and I don't need to go out to do everything, so the time to go to sea has gradually decreased.

Everyone in the family is busy, but no one bothers Zheng Zhilong.

In Zheng's house.And in the family, Zheng Zhilong has absolute authority, no one dares to disturb casually, the only one who can be casual in front of Zheng Zhilong is his wife Tagawa Matsu, but his wife Tagawa Matsu is Japanese, and pays more attention to etiquette. The requirements are also very strict.

On the 29th of the twelfth lunar month, the mansion became even more lively.

Quanzhou magistrate's yamen and county yamen have all come.Although the magistrates and county magistrates did not come in person, the people who came represented the government and county government. Because of their great contributions to the local area, people from the government and county government came every year.

The butler brought both the people from the government office and the county government to the study.Zheng Zhilong chatted with them here, but in fact there was nothing to talk to. The reason why he came to the study was because the gold and silver prepared by Zheng Zhilong could never be handed over to the visitors in full view. The butler was familiar with everything. When people talk, gold and silver are ready.

After the visitor left with a thousand thanks, Zheng Zhilong asked the housekeeper to call Zheng Chenggong to the study.

After Zheng Chenggong entered the study room, he saluted Zheng Zhilong. After watching Zheng Chenggong salute, Zheng Zhilong spoke.

"Fu Song, tomorrow is New Year's Eve, a year is about to pass, are you ready for the provincial examination next year?"

"Father, the child is ready."

"You are only 17 years old, don't worry. At this age, there are not many people who pass the exam. There will be opportunities in the future. You are the hope of the family. Therefore, after the beginning of the new year, your most important energy will be on studying. At this age, due to livelihood, I couldn’t take the imperial examinations, and I still don’t have any fame. This is a great pity. You must make up for my regret. The future of the Zheng family depends on you. The last time your fourth uncle went out Zhengzhan, I don't agree with you to follow, and I also think about it in this way, now that you have the status of a student, it is not easy."

"Father, the child will definitely study hard, and work hard to pass the exam next year."

"Very well, in terms of the art of war, you can't lose it. My Zheng family started out relying on military equipment. Next year, your fourth uncle will also participate in the martial arts exam. It is no problem to win the exam. In this way, you can get the official seal of the imperial court." , by that time, my Zheng family will be full of civil and military talents, and I will surely achieve greater development."

The father and son still talked about Zheng Hongkui's conquest, and Zheng Chenggong was the first to speak.

Zheng Chenggong didn't think about conquests and defeats, but focused on things that the court might blame.

"Father, the fourth uncle led the battle, and the child is still a little worried. Weihaiwei is a trading pier ordered by the emperor. If we destroy Weihaiwei pier, and if the court blames it, how should we deal with it?"

Zheng Zhilong's face was full of confidence.

"Fu Song, I have already considered this aspect. The imperial court will definitely blame me for destroying the Weihaiwei Wharf. However, Fujian is far away from the capital. Even if the emperor is about to issue an order, I can think of a way. Your fourth uncle When I set off with the warship, I had already sent people to the capital, and I must have sent out the gifts, but this time I spent a lot of effort and sent out twelve night pearls."

"Father, my son is mainly thinking about the provincial examination next year. If the adults in the court insist on this matter, will it have any impact on the provincial examination of my uncle and my son?" [

"No, just now people from the government office and the county office have come. I have already sent out a heavy gift, and I have prepared it. In the first month, I plan to take you to visit the magistrate, the magistrate, and the governor. , as long as they help to speak, there will be no problem, the rural examination between you and Hongkui is the biggest event of our family, and it must not be delayed."

Although Zheng Zhilong said so, Zheng Chenggong is still a little worried. Although their Zheng family is in Quanzhou, it can be said that they are in charge of the wind and rain, but leaving Quanzhou, or leaving Fujian will have no effect. After all, the family background is not so He is glorious, and he will not have an extraordinary backing, but Su Tian's achievements are different. He is the second place in the palace examination, and has close relationships with several cabinet ministers, and has been appointed as the prince and Taibao. The military officer in the army has a lot of talents, and the Zheng family's navy attacked Weihaiwei Wharf, in fact, they were against Su Tiancheng, no matter from which aspect, they did not have an advantage.

"Father, the child's main worry is that Su Tiancheng."

"Fu Song, I know what's on your mind. From the perspective of the relationship within the court, we can't compete with Su Tiancheng, but the Weihaiwei Wharf probably doesn't have that many people who care about it. After all, it's a newly built wharf. Besides, Yes, I am also prepared. When necessary, take out the money, and the problem will definitely be solved. I don't want to become an enemy with Su Tian, ​​but Weihaiwei Wharf involves the interests of our Zheng family, so don't blame me for not You're welcome."

Seeing that Zheng Zhilong did not give a clear explanation, Zheng Chenggong bowed his head and remained silent. The problem he was worried about might very well become a reality.

Seeing Zheng Chenggong's appearance, Zheng Hongkui smiled and spoke.

"Fu Song, there are some things that I didn't want to say, but seeing you like this, I should say it. Do you know that this time I sent someone to bring Ye Mingzhu to the capital to find someone?"

Zheng Chenggong raised his head and looked at Zheng Zhilong.

"It's to go directly to Mr. Tang Shiji, the second assistant of the cabinet."

"It turns out that my father found Mr. Tang, but can Mr. Tang accept it?"

Gift giving is a science, and people will not accept your gift easily, not to mention Tang Shiji's status is noble, even if the gift you give is priceless, considering the serious disasters and blessings involved, they may not be happy to accept it.

"Of course it's not that simple. A few months ago, I tried to get in touch with Mr. Tang. Mr. Tang has a nephew, Tang Haitai, who used to be an official in Nanjing. By chance, I met this Tang Haitai. Later, Tang Haitai went to the capital. Now that I am an official, I give Tang Haitai a lot of silver every year. In fact, I just want to be able to make friends with Mr. Tang Shiji. The hard work pays off. Last year, Mr. Tang Shiji knew about these things and did not dislike our Zheng family. , but Mr. Tang has a high position and authority, and I dare not make mistakes. This time he gritted his teeth and sent such a valuable gift, Mr. Tang must have understood. In addition to some other connections in the capital, it was to attack Weihaiwei Wharf The most important thing for the emperor is to punish him, he will never be able to do something, so let's not let him speak."

Although what Zheng Zhilong said was a bit simple, Zheng Chenggong knew the hardships involved. The fact that his father could say such a thing showed that he had enough confidence to make friends with Mr. Tang Shiji, the second assistant of the cabinet. There was indeed nothing to worry about. It seems that the attack on Weihaiwei Wharf will definitely be calmed down.

"The father is very considerate, and the child has nothing to worry about."

"Okay, you go get ready. Tomorrow is New Year's Eve. We will go to the ancestral hall to worship our ancestors and Bodhisattvas. Your fourth uncle is not at home, so we have to say a few words of blessing for him."

After Zheng Chenggong left the study, Zheng Zhilong showed a smile on his face. He could plan ahead and win relationships in the court to avoid accidents. Anyway, since he surrendered to the court, the necessary relationship still needs to be established, otherwise he will suffer, no. Help, could it be that he rebelled again? (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to the starting point (qn) to vote, monthly pass, your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile phone users, please go to mqn to read.) 9