923 It's all for the emperor
In the back hall of Fujian Navy Yamen, Zheng Zhilong looked serious. As he listened to his subordinates' reports, a total of five groups of people came ashore. The number was a bit too large, which made him look very bad and he lost his mood of joking. However, Liu Jinsheng, who was beside him, looked relaxed than him, and seemed to have a little gloating, but he didn't show it.
As time went by, some of them came back to report the results of their follow-up. Some went to the shore to say goodbye to their homes and quickly returned to the navy headquarters; while some went to the fireworks land, and then returned to the navy headquarters after going crazy for a while. Some people went to the Mazu Niangniang Temple and returned to the navy headquarters not long after... Even Zhong Bin, who Zheng Zhilong was most concerned about the most, returned to the navy headquarters not long after.
But Zheng Zhilong was a little worried that his subordinates who followed Zhong Bin had not come back yet.
Whether these five groups of people went to the shore as they did on the surface is not sure. But what happened to Zhong Bin, the person who followed him was probably not back along the way, was likely to have something to do.
Zheng Zhilong waited patiently for a long time, and seeing that it had been a long time since the afternoon, he finally couldn't sit still.
"It goes without saying that there must be something wrong with eating outside, just arrest it!" Liu Jinsheng said bluntly, "Ninety-nine percent of your man has died in his hands!"
Zheng Zhilong also felt the same way in his heart, feeling that his subordinates were already in trouble. But there was no evidence at the moment, so he could not use this reason to arrest Zhong Bin. Otherwise, the other brothers with him knew about it, but they still didn't know what they would think?
What to do? He thought to himself, but there was no good idea for a moment, and he was walking back and forth thinking about this.
Liu Jinsheng next to him looked at Zheng Zhilong, who had always been light and calm, and now he was so uneasy. For some reason, he was very happy. He just looked at Zheng Zhilong like that, staring at his face, and couldn't bear to blink.
After a while, Liu Jinsheng finally felt a little impatient when he saw it, and said, "Don't hesitate, just arrest it and the first trial will be over. If your subordinates don't have this ability, I can help. I am the best at interrogating people! You should think more about it, and go to war tomorrow!"
When Zheng Zhilong heard this, he stood up and shook his head and said, "I don't know what is unreliable in the navy, and I can't go on the expedition!"
In fact, he had another reason not to say, that is, his informant on Liu Xiang's side had not sent the message, which made him feel a little unconscious. Now there are five more groups of people in the navy who have to suspect and investigate, so it is even more impossible to go to the expedition. Anyway, the deadline given in the order of Lord Zhongcheng has expired, and there are still some days left.
When Liu Jinsheng heard this, he was about to mock Zheng Zhilong's military orders and change them every day, a subordinate suddenly came in. He looked up and saw who else could it be if he hadn't stared at Zhong Bin?
At this time, Zheng Zhilong seemed a little angry. Before the man could speak, he asked, "Why did you come back?"
The man saw Liu Jinsheng present and then replied: "Sir, I have important things to report separately."
The implication is to let Liu Jinsheng go out and don’t want him to listen.
When Liu Jinsheng heard this, his eyebrows raised. When he was about to happen, he saw Zheng Zhilong wave his hand and said, "It's okay, you don't have to hide anything from Brother Liu. Just tell me if you have something to do!"
Liu Jinsheng was a person sent by Emperor Chongzhen. One of the purposes was obvious, which was the intention of supervision. If you avoid him and discuss things, even if you have nothing to do, you will have an accident. Zheng Zhilong would not be in trouble.
After hearing this, the man hesitated for a while before he respectfully reported: "Sir, the East Factory Office is welcome!"
"What, who?" Liu Jinsheng was a little surprised when he heard this, and couldn't help but ask.
Zheng Zhilong was naturally surprised and then confirmed: "You said the East Factory Manufacturer is here?"
"Yes, please go and see me secretly." The man Zheng pointed his head, or was afraid of misunderstandings, so he added, "The East Factory has grasped all the inside story, including Zhong Bin and Liu Xiang."
It was confirmed that it was the Dongchang Factory Mansion summoned him, but Zheng Zhilong didn't have the courage to refuse to agree. What's more, the confidant said there was important news. Therefore, he glanced at Liu Jinsheng and said, "Are you going?"
Liu Jinsheng is a member of the Jinyiwei, not a foreigner in the Dongchang. Dongchang and Jinyiwei can be said to be competitors, so he asked this question.
When Liu Jinsheng heard this, he said without hesitation: "Go, of course, go, who knows if he really has to go to see the East Factory Mansion!"
So, the few of them went ashore in secret, and his subordinates reported on the incident while leading the way to meet Wang Chengen.
When he saw Wang Chengen, Zheng Zhilong immediately paid a big gift and kept saying thanks. His attitude made the young Wang Chengen feel very helpful.
So he told Zheng Zhilong all the information he had. When he said that Liu Xiang had summoned all the pirates who could be called, and his troops were almost twice as strong as here, he was a little surprised, which was more than he expected. Then he also understood that in the year when he was not in Fujian, it seemed that Liu Xiang was making great efforts and his prestige was much weaker at the beginning. But even so, he didn't think anything. A large force does not mean that he had strong combat power. At least he knew all these things at sea and was sure of it.
The Dongchang Chairman who was narrating beside Wang Chengen continued to talk about it. When the Red Yi led all the fleets to meet, he was a little surprised when he was waiting for Zheng Zhilong to fall into the trap. If it were just a pirate of the Ming Dynasty, or just a fight against the Red Yi fleet, he was not very worried. But once these two forces united, it would be difficult to deal with!
Fortunately, this place is already well aware of Liu Xiang, at least it will not be fooled by Liu Xiang. After the information from the East Factory was fully informed, Zheng Zhilong clasped his fists very solemnly and said to Wang Chengen very earnestly: "Thank you for your help from the factory, I will be grateful!"
After hearing this, Wang Chengen enjoyed it, but on the surface he waved his hand and said, "It's all for the emperor, so you don't have to thank you or not. Remember, as long as you contribute to the emperor, our family will naturally help you!"
"Military information is urgent, and the enemy is large and we are few. The generals must rush back to arrest Zhong Bin and re-arrange the war." Zheng Zhilong heard this and kept it in mind, and hurriedly said, "If the factory is still in the south, when the war is over, the generals must do their best!"
He was not afraid that Liu Jinsheng would be by his side when he said this. This was his intention. I believe the emperor would not care.
When Wang Chengen heard this, he smiled and said, "You said that the enemy is numerous and I am few, this is not necessarily true! When our family reported these things to the emperor before, the emperor revealed something!"
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