The twenty years of Chongzhen have arrived.

The lights and gongs and drums in Jinling City are still very lively.

Even if the Qing army fought to Yangzhou, most of the territory of Huaibei had been lost, and it might even be abandoned forever. The city of Jinling still sings and dances and became rich and rich. The gentry and bureaucrats just lived their leisurely life.

Even though some people in Jinling were talking about the affairs of the North, the failure of the Northern Expedition, and the rebellion of Zheng Zhilong, no one would really associate these things with their own lives.

No matter how regretful, indignant or compassionate people say, life is still the same. The rich and rich people still spend time and the joys and emotions continue to walk on the horse.

The singing on the Qinhuai River continues to be loud.

Merchants are still doing their own business as usual.

Even though Emperor Chongzhen had been in bed for some time, they didn't think it was a big deal. The negotiations between the Ming and Qing dynasties had already begun. The Qing army had already gathered their troops and stopped attacking and killing.

What else do they have to worry about?

As for the emperor's illness, it's even more a joke. Emperor Chongzhen is still less than forty years and is in his prime. What are you worried about?

Some people even think that the emperor's illness is not really sick, but purely because he has suffered a great defeat, lost face, and is ashamed to meet others.

But what about the fact? The failure of the Northern Expedition not only hit Emperor Chongzhen's heart severely, but also traumatized his health.

This is not easy.

Because Emperor Chongzhen was very durable, had a strong mentality and strong ability to withstand. He was tenacious in wars and failures again and again.

But this time the failure was too great. He came to the Northern Expedition with great expectations and beliefs, but his obsession with restoring the Central Plains was too strong. When the news of the defeat came, the deep disappointment obliterated him.

But this is just a temporary contusion. It is a minor illness that can be cured after being bedridden for a while, but God will not help him.

This matter is strange. The more you are afraid of bad things, the more you can't escape. Seeing that Emperor Chongzhen was about to recover, the Jinyiwei sent a secret report saying that Zheng Zhilong was going to rebel!

It was not that one stone caused a thousand waves, Emperor Chongzhen lay back on the bed on the spot.

"I am Zhang Guowei, please tell Your Majesty!"

"Come in."

Emperor Chongzhen's voice came from the warm pavilion. After Zhang Guowei came in, he saw that there were quite a few people coming here today. Not only were Zhou Yanru and Jiang Dejing both present, but the prince was also present, and Hong Chengchou, the criminal official, was also present. This person is not ordinary now.

In addition, Zhang Shize, Xu Wenjue, Li Banghua, Qian Qianyi, Ni Yuanlu, Liu Zongzhou, He Tengjiao, Lu Zhenfei, Qu Shisi, etc., and even Luo Yangxing, Zhu Dadian, etc.

Zhang Guowei looked up at Emperor Chongzhen again, which surprised him. Emperor Chongzhen's face was pale and dark, but his seal was as bloody as his cheeks, and his hands could not help but tremble. Although he was sick, his complexion was too bad...

"Your Majesty, you have to take care of the dragon body. I know you are angry, but the enemy is strong and I am weak, and the general situation is magnificent. Now our dynasty is only patient. Why does Your Majesty hurt the dragon body?" Zhang Guowei subconsciously linked the current situation of Emperor Chongzhen with the negotiations that had ended in the Ming and Qing dynasties.

Of course the effect will not be very good. Although it is not as humiliated as Zhao Song and has no annual quotas, it has really cut off Jiangbei's territory. But Li Banghua and Qian Qianyi have really tried their best.

What if the enemy is strong and we are weak?

Emperor Chongzhen smiled with a hint of laughter, and there was a cold voice in his voice that made Zhang Guowei feel cold. "Crown Prince, go and tell Zhang Qingming."

Zhu Cilang held his fists and took the order, carefully retreated from the edge of the couch, walked to Zhang Guowei, and said a few words in a slight voice, Zhang Guowei's face changed drastically.

"Zheng Zhilong,..., how dare he do this..."

He asked the emperor for the title of king or the King of Qi, so he wanted to do it?

China has its own set of rules and regulations.

The title of title and the title of founding the country, and even the territory of founding the country, were closely linked. Zheng Zhilong was named Duke of Quan, which was equivalent to being limited to Quanzhou and never even got the Fujian.

The court officials disagreed with the use of "Duke of Min" to reward him. On the one hand, it was disgusting him, and on the other hand, it was because he was afraid that he would occupy Quanzhou, then occupy Fujian, and then stayed there.

There is no shortage of land in Nanyang, but what about people and things? If the Zheng family stayed in Fujian for thirty or fifty years, the Jinling court would not be depressed to death.

But Zheng Zhilong is now asking the emperor for the title of King Qi. What is he going to do?

This is not just Wang Jue’s business, but about him not leaving in Qilu.

Although Qi and Lu are no longer controlled by the Ming Dynasty, and although the Ming army had just returned from the Northern Expedition and suffered heavy losses in military and national strength, the Ming Dynasty still had to hold high the banner of restoring the Central Plains, and still shout the slogan of reviving the Ming Dynasty.

From the perspective of righteousness and affection, we cannot give up Qilu, just as some countries in later generations will not give up X-and-so place in legal terms, no matter which country it controls, such as China's South China Sea islands, the four northern islands of the Japanese, etc.

The Ming Dynasty now has the same effect as it.

More importantly, Zheng Zhilong, who had previously acted as if he wanted to go south to enfeoff the country and was called alone, is now seeking King Qi. What is this?

It's impossible not to let people think too much.

Because King Qi is the king of Qi and Lu, the lord of Shan and Dong.

Is this a signal that he is showing that he will not leave Qilu? Is this a signal that he is showing that he will not leave China and will not leave the Central Plains?

Is this a signal that he is proclaiming that he also wants to be the world?

Zheng Zhilong wants to rebel, he wants to rebel!

With a series of equations, Zhang Guowei came to the conclusion that Zheng Zhilong was about to rebel.

"No wonder I have to recall myself in Yangzhou."

After Hong Chengchou was defeated, he returned to Huaihang and was immediately discharged from military power, and then was sentenced to prison to be punished. Emperor Chongzhen ordered Shi Kefa to go out to Fengyang and Zhang Guowei to go out to Yangzhou.

Even if the Ming and Qing dynasties have reached an agreement, Emperor Chongzhen summoned Zhang Guowei to meet him, there is no risk at all.

But what happened now made him understand. Compared with Zheng Zhilong's rebellion, Yangzhou Prefecture is indeed a barrier to Jinling, but there are Cao Bianjiao, Liu Zhaoji and others there, so Zhang Guowei's departure is really not a problem.

"Zheng Zhilong has rebelled. His troops have occupied Zhangzhou in Dengzhou and Fujian, blocked the official roads, closed the city, and blocked the north and south. The Jinyiwei's quest in Denglai and Quanzhou have not been sent back for many days. Zeng Ying and others have not seen any news. This thief has held his own troops and is in power, and he is afraid that he has really thoughts that he shouldn't have." Emperor Chongzhen said angrily.

Since the decline of the Ming Dynasty, he has gradually lost control of his military and military officials. Earlier, he faced Zuo Liangyu's military front, and sighed day and night, as if he was on his back. Unexpectedly, Zuo Liangyu died now, but Zheng Zhilong "rebelled".

"Zheng Zhilong, the pirate, does not practice morality, does not know benevolence and righteousness, is shameless and shameless, and is ungrateful. If there were no Ming Dynasty, how could he be a mere pirate?" Emperor Chongzhen gritted his teeth in anger.

No one present dared to speak.

Luo Yangxing knelt down on the ground, "Your Majesty, Zheng Zhilong's intention to rebel has been around for a long time. There are many rumors in the Jinyiwei of my family, but I have never been able to confirm the evidence. I dare not speak nonsense and slander the generals of the court. This time, this disaster has caused this great disaster, and I am unforgivable. I would like to ask Your Majesty to punish me."

Jiang Dejing had already made up his mind to be a mute man, and at this time he couldn't help but look at Luo Yangxing. This guy is accusing himself of his crime, but in fact he is just confirming that Zheng Zhilong is planning to rebel.

But he still can't say a word.

"You can't prepare for the future and prevent problems before they happen. Now you know that you are guilty. What's the use of me?" Emperor Chongzhen said harshly to Luo Yangxing, but everyone knew that this was just a gesture.

Luo Yangxing was Emperor Chongzhen's confidant.

"Now Zheng Zhilong has revealed his rebellion, what should the court do? Today, all the important officials of the court are present. I will allow you to express your opinions."

Chongzhen is asking for advice today.

Although Zheng Zhilong had already rebelled, the threat to Jinling was not great yet. After all, the Zheng family's navy had not entered the Yangtze River. Shen Tingyang had entered the capital alone before and expressed his loyalty to Emperor Chongzhen. If Zheng Zhilong dared to invade Jinling, he would not take a step back even if he was torn to pieces!

Emperor Chongzhen felt that he could solve this problem calmly.

"The great achievements are as great as the King of Zhongshan, and the King of Kaiping was still posthumously granted the title after his death. What kind of virtue is Zheng Zhilong? He was going to be the king's title?" Qian Qianyi was the first to stand up and objected. "If he responded to his request, where will the imperial court be majesty be placed?"

Zheng Zhilong was truly named King of Qi, so he could vomit and get sick.

"If you have such ambition, you will not be able to kill him. How can you be awarded the title of king?" He Tengjiao shouted. This guy is a fellow villager with Ma Shiying, but now he is actively moving closer to the Donglin Party.

"What Da Zongbo (Shangshi of the Ministry of Rites) said was very good. He was as good as the King of Zhongshan, and King Kaiping was posthumously granted after his death. What kind of virtue is Zheng Zhilong?"

A shout of response immediately sounded in the hall.

But if there are those who agree, there are those who oppose it. Zhang Guowei immediately said: "Your Majesty, I think this is a bad thing for the Lord. Zheng Zhilong holds heavy troops and is of great importance. How can he be slighted? If he gets angry and is suddenly attacked, what should the court do? Therefore, I think he should be gentle and do it." The court has bowed to the Tartars, so why can't he bow to Zheng Zhilong again?

As for using literature to control martial arts and using literature to suppress martial arts, haha, nowadays, don’t just say anything in troubled times.

"Ge Zhang is very serious and polite, and I will discuss it."

"The top priority is to restore military strength. It is best to cause trouble for less, and Zheng Zhilong should be comforted with kindness!"

The two factions were in a stalemate, and the third faction made a comeback.

The first person to be the corruption corporal Zhu Dazing in the late Ming Dynasty who was recruited by Emperor Chongzhen. He stroked his beard and said, "Your Majesty, Mr. Zhang's words are wrong, and what the Lord Master said is not to be thoughtful. In the opinion of the old minister, Zheng Zhilong's report is just a test of the court. Now the great righteousness lies in Your Majesty, and the rewards come from the best. How can the ministers ask for titles? Your Majesty should be the second most serious statement. However, Zheng Zhilong swept across Qilu, fought in Hejian, and worked hard and made great contributions. Why should he be awarded the title as Duke of Lai?"

The latter is much more formal than the funny Duke of Quanguo.

It was a serious ancient Shang and Zhou Kingdom. It was first granted in the Shang Dynasty and the Western Zhou Dynasty was a great vassal state. The title was a marquis and later changed to a duke. Du Ruhui of the Tang Dynasty, Lu Mengzheng and Kou Zhun of the Song Dynasty were all granted the title of Duke of Lai. And the place was just right.
Chapter completed!