Autumn of the 17th year of Chongzhen

Chapter 139 Zheng Zhilong, chasing Wang Yan angrily
In Fujing City, after returning to Duke Pingguo's mansion, the person who delivered the letter to Zheng Zhibao reported to Zheng Zhilong that Zheng Zhibao had contempt for Wang Yanduo, which made him feel a little worried.

Quanzhou is the largest port in Fujian. The Zheng family has a large amount of supplies, all of which are stored in Quanzhou city. Zheng Zhilong absolutely does not allow any mistakes.

Once there is worry in people's heart, if they don't take a look at it personally, they will have trouble sleeping and eating.

Zheng Zhilong had a melancholy in his heart, and the same was true. He knew that Zheng Zhibao's ability was not very effective, so he was always worried that something big would happen to Quanzhou.

On the second day after the sender came back, Zheng Zhilong, just to be on the safe side, marched to Quanzhou with an army of [-], and decided to send Wang Yan out of Fujian himself, feeling a little safe in his heart.

In the city of Quanzhou, Wang Yanduan sat on the government office, listening to his subordinates' report, he couldn't help being surprised by the harvest of the first battle yesterday, but Su Guansheng's face was full of anger, "The Zheng family is so rich, but they are often constrained by the lack of money and food. The imperial court's major event is really abominable!"

"Yan did not expect that the treasury of Quanzhou's treasury is only 5 taels of silver, but Zheng Zhibao's mansion has 350 million taels of silver, which is comparable to half a year of taxation by the imperial court." Wang Yan nodded and said with deep emotion: "If you include Quanzhou The mountains of silk, tea, and porcelain piled up in the city are probably worth five or six million taels of silver, and this is just the tip of the iceberg of the Zheng family, not including Fujing and Anping. The Zheng family is really rich. But the enemy country!"

No better than not knowing, one is scared.

At this time, Wang Yan couldn't help secretly feeling that his move to leave Fujing was so correct. Looking at the strength in his hands, and then looking at the strength of the Zheng family who had run Fujian for decades, it was a world of difference.

At the same time, Zheng's wealth aroused his determination to manage Guangdong. As long as he was given a few years, he believed that he would be able to make the soldiers and horses self-sufficient in money and food, and support 20 strong soldiers for the Northern Expedition.

"It is a great misfortune for the Ming Dynasty that all the country's wealth has been taken by the Zheng family!" Su Guansheng originally had some complaints about Wang Yan's plan to take Quanzhou, but now he fully supports Wang Yan's approach. "I want to write a memorial of what I have seen and heard about Quanzhou and report it to His Majesty. If the wealth of the Zheng family cannot be used by the country, it will surely become a disaster for the court in the future!"

"Alas~" Wang Yan couldn't help sighing after hearing the words: "I think Your Majesty knows this too, but in the current situation, we have to rely on the Zheng family. In the final analysis, we still have no strength, so we can share your majesty's worries!"

Su Guansheng said meaningfully: "Marquis Zhongyong has now received 350 million silver and countless supplies. He should manage it well and contribute to His Majesty as soon as possible."

Wang Yan said with a smile: "A few days ago, in the court hall, I announced that I would donate 100 million sea taxes to the court every year. I didn't have much confidence in my heart, but I just wanted to force Zheng Zhilong to take some money to help the court tide over the difficulties. Fu, this Marquis does not need to worry about not being able to fulfill his promise!"

The harvest of Quanzhou can be said to have solved Wang Yan's urgent need, and he received a huge amount of money. Not only was the army's salary for the pacification of King Jingjiang solved, but the money and food for the resettlement of the people were also sufficient.

For Wang Yan, the more money, the better, so the 350 million taels of silver harvested from Zheng Zhibao's mansion did not satisfy him. He also wanted to clean up the materials left by the Zheng family in Quanzhou, but God didn't give him that much. much time.

At noon, after listening to the report from his subordinates in the government office, Wang Yan came to Zheng's warehouse in person to check the supplies, but suddenly a knight rushed into the city. After some twists and turns, he finally found Wang Yan. in front of.

Wang Yan looked at it, and it was true that the Jinyiwei Qianhu Prince Long was in disguise, and he couldn't help but asked in doubt, "Why did Yunpeng come here?"

"Master Hou, Jin Yiwei got the news from the spy stationed in Anping City that Lord Pingguo raised [-] troops and is coming to Quanzhou." Wang Zilong saluted with his fists in his hands and said, "I am worried that Lord Hou is not prepared, so I specially sought out the prime minister." report, but I didn’t expect Lord Hou to actually take down Quanzhou.”

Hearing this, Wang Yan couldn't help being startled. Zheng Zhilong came to Quanzhou with his troops, but he couldn't guard Quanzhou. This was not in line with his purpose of leaving Fujing. The Marquis has brought such an important message, and the Marquis will definitely thank you in the future." Then he said to the people around him: "Quickly send an order to the generals in the army to meet at the government office immediately."

Hearing Wang Yan's words, Wang Zhilong clasped his fists and said: "Master Hou, the news of the subordinate has been delivered, and there are still matters in Fujing that need to be dealt with urgently, so let's not get over it!"

Hearing the words, Wang Yan knew that Wang Zhilong was eager to return to Fujing to report to the emperor when he saw him take down Quanzhou, so he didn't stop him right away, so he clasped his fists and replied, "If that's the case, Yunpeng will go all the way!"

At that moment, Wang Zilong stepped on his horse and left in the dust.

"This loyal man!" Looking at his back, Wang Yan sighed with admiration in his heart, but it was not because of Wang Zilong's delivery of information for him, but because of Wang Zilong's loyalty to Emperor Longwu.

When Wang Yan returned to the mansion, many civil and military personnel were already waiting in the lobby. He then ordered He Gang to lead the soldiers immediately to load all the silver in Zheng Zhibao's mansion and the military rations in Quanzhou City on the big ship, and then let Qu Congzhi collect the captured Zheng Jun's armor, and finally ordered Wang Zuanjue to protect the people first.

As soon as a series of military orders came out, Quanzhou City immediately became agitated, and the four battalions of soldiers and horses ran back and forth, busy in the city.

In the early morning of the next day, Wang Yan's sentry cavalry outside the city came to report, saying: "Ping Guogong's soldiers are sixty miles away from the city, and within two days they must reach the city of Quanzhou."

Hearing the words, Wang Yan knew that Quanzhou could not stay any longer, so he ordered to abandon the city and leave.

"Then how will Zheng Zhibao arrange it?" Su Guansheng asked.

Wang Yan thought for a moment, weighed it and said: "Take him with you first, and release him back to Fujian after the Marquis enters Guangdong safely."

"Master Hou." Liu Shun asked again, "What about Shi Lang?"

"Is he still unwilling to surrender to this Marquis?" Wang Yan frowned.

"The last general persuaded me several times, but he remained silent." Liu Shun clasped his fists and said.

"No matter how many people there are, Shi Lang is a rare talent. First bring him to Guangdong, and then I will find an opportunity to have a long talk with him. I will definitely persuade this person to be used by me."

At that moment, Wang Yan led his troops out of Quanzhou, and after a day of haste, he caught up with He Gang who had gone ahead near Xiamen, and at the same time Zheng Zhilong followed the vanguard to the outside of Quanzhou.

The next day all Zheng Zhilong's army arrived in Quanzhou, and Zheng Zhilong, who was furious, immediately mobilized all his troops and chased Wang Yan in the direction where Wang Yan was retreating westward.

Wang Yan kidnapped Zheng Zhibao, and robbed the Zheng family of 350 million taels of silver, 40 sets of armor for soldiers, and [-] shi of military rations.

On this day, Zheng Zhilong led [-] vanguards and chased them to the border of Zhangzhou, tens of miles away from the rear army, but he didn't realize it.

At noon, Zheng Jun had been running under the scorching sun for a whole morning and was exhausted, but Zheng Zhilong did not intend to let the army rest, and continued to walk to a valley. The general advised him not to trespass, but Zheng Zhilong did not listen at all. , Entering the valley with five thousand soldiers and horses.

At this moment, a cannon shot suddenly sounded above the two mountains. Dai Zhifan led a troop out from the north mountain, while He Gang led a troop out from the south mountain. The exhausted Zheng army was defeated immediately. Zheng Zhilong saw this , just woke up like a dream, only under the protection of dozens of personal guards, he fled out of the valley in a hurry, and ran for a day before meeting the rear army who rushed over.

Zheng Zhilong was shocked and entered the camp, not daring to chase after him, but at this moment, the staff came in and reported: "Master Guo, the third master has returned to the camp."

(End of this chapter)