Zheng Chenggong's efforts were indeed not in vain. He waited for a letter from Kong Lianyou.

Who is Kong Lianyou? He is the eldest son of Kong Shangzhi, the head of the Kong family in Jinan, and the heir to the Kong family with a strong roots.

Although the influence of the Kong family in Jinan cannot compare with the Kong family in Qufu, it is also something other aristocratic families cannot compare with.

It was somewhat of a blessing that Zheng Chenggong waited for the Kong family to express his opinion.

However, what made Zheng Chenggong a little confused was why it was not Kong Shangzhi who wrote the letter himself, but his son wrote it.

Although the identities of the two seem similar, there are still some differences.

If Kong Shangzhi wants to turn the blame in the future, it can be said that this is a letter written by his son Kong Lianyou.

In other words, Kong Shangzhi left a backup plan.

Once the battle situation was unfavorable to the Ming army, Kong Shangzhi could not admit the letter at all.

Thinking of this, Zheng Chenggong couldn't help but shake his head.

These big families are indeed considering a complete solution.

If you have any risks, you must try your best to avoid them.

Maybe this is also the reason why these big families can stand for thousands of years.

For Zheng Chenggong, it was very unhappy for him to keep a hand in the Kong family. But it was at least more comfortable than riding a wall.

It would definitely not work if Zheng Chenggong turned a blind eye to the Kong family's show of affection. This would make many families who are waiting and watching.

If Zheng Chenggong wants to win Jinan at the smallest price possible, he must win the support of these aristocratic families as much as possible.

Whether it is a transaction or a compromise, that's the truth.

Zheng Chenggong immediately found He Shouyi to discuss countermeasures. He Shouyi excitedly waved his fists after learning that the Kong family had decided to surrender to the Ming army.

"Congratulations to Your Highness, King Zhong, and congratulate Your Highness. With the support of the Kong family, Your Highness will definitely be able to take Jinan without any bloodshed."

Zheng Chenggong was originally from the Imperial College and once respected the Kong family very much.

But since the Dakong family surrendered to the Qing Dynasty, this respect has become much less.

Even so, he had to admit that this was a good thing.

"In the opinion of General, how should I cooperate with the Kong family to take down Jinan?"

"Of course, it is to use the influence of the Kong family in the Shilin circle."

Although He Shouyi is a rough man, his mind is very fast.

"It is a fear of words for people. Just let the Kong family spread the news, which will disrupt people's hearts and confusing the morale of the army."

Public opinion is indeed very mysterious, and sometimes it is impossible to contain it once it is formed.

Suksaha didn't know much about the Han Shilin circle. I'm afraid he wouldn't react immediately after receiving the news.

When things got worse, Suksaha found something wrong and wanted to save it but found it was too late.

After all, military affairs do not only refer to the direct use of troops, but also to the tricks.

Appropriate use of some tricks is nothing. As long as you can be worthy of your heart for the sake of the people of the world, there is no problem.

"It's up to General He to do this."

Zheng Chenggong ordered in a deep voice.

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"My father, Ming Jun has replied!"

After Kong Lianyou received a reply from the Ming army, he immediately came to his father like a treasure.

Kong Shangzhi took the letter and opened it. He only glanced at it and sighed: "This Zheng Chenggong is really cunning. He doesn't show off his eagle."

"My father, what did Zheng Chenggong say?"

Kong Lianyou asked curiously before he opened the letter.

Kong Shangzhi handed the letter to his son and said, "You can read it yourself."

Kong Lianyou respectfully took the letter and opened it to read it. After reading it for a while, he frowned.

"My father, if we really do this, we will take a lot of risks."

"There is no way, Zheng Chenggong will not give us the opportunity to take advantage of the troubled waters. If we want to gain Zheng Chenggong's trust, we must show some sincerity."

"We are seeking wealth and honor in danger. Whether our Kong family can continue to maintain wealth depends on this time."

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Why haven’t the Ming army started to attack the city yet?

Suksaha felt puzzled.

According to common sense, Zheng Chenggong should have launched an offensive long ago.

Now the Ming army just surrounded Jinan City and did not really attack.

Zheng Chenggong seemed to be waiting for something.

If something goes wrong, there will be a demon. Suksaha immediately sent someone to search the city to find the traitor who surrendered to the Ming army.

The Ming army obviously wanted to wait for chaos in the city to cooperate inside and outside.

Suksaha is not stupid, so of course he won’t sit still and wait for death.

He would rather kill a thousand people by mistake than let one go.

If he finds out that someone is colluding with the open and thief, he must peel off the skin and cramp and tear the body to pieces.

Suddenly, Suksaha felt exhausted.

If only Ning Wan, I was still in the city.

In terms of strategy and being sarcastic, Suksaha is no match for Ning Wan.

I am also a good at handling internal affairs.

With Ning Wan, I am here. At least Suksaha can let go of these things with confidence and no longer have to take on them on his shoulders.

But now he has to appease the emotions of the Eight Banners and Green Camp soldiers in the army, and to catch spies in the city, and to care about food and grass issues.

It's so painful.

Oh my God, what mistake did he make? God is going to torture him like this.

For a moment, there was a panic in Jinan City, and everyone was worried that the Qing army would break into the door and find trouble for themselves.

The Qing army arrested a group of suspicious people and sentenced them strictly.

Suksa has touched so many people, but he dare not touch the Kong family.

First of all, the Kong family's status is there, and Suksaha doesn't want to offend him unless he has to.

Secondly, Suksaha didn't think that the Kong family would betray him.

After all, the Qing court treated the Kong clan very favorably, and the treatment offered by the Qing court may not be able to be offered.

Instead of taking such risks to pursue something that cannot be obtained, it is better to seek stability and maintain the existing home business.

Therefore, Suksaha’s betting on the Cong family has nothing to do with the inside and outside cooperation this time.

After some interrogation, I did get some news.

Some big families communicated with Zheng Chenggong and promised to spread news in the city to help the Ming army siege the city.

Suksaha was furious and forced them to ask who the person behind the scenes was, but the heads of these big families could not tell the reason.

The reason is that the pusher behind the scenes is very cautious and does not openly show up, but contacts through intermediaries.

In this way, even if the incident is revealed, the only one who is exposed will be the middleman and will not affect the behind-the-scenes pusher.

Although Suksaha knew this routine, he was helpless and was so angry that he hated him.

But at least he now knows that the Ming army has infiltrated the informants into Jinan City.

Today, Jinan City is no longer a monolithic, but is full of dangers.

Suksaha felt that this problem must be solved first before he could fight the Ming army.

Otherwise, if he fought with the Ming army in blood in front and was stabbed in the back, how could he win?

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