Zheng Zhibao heard the sound and immediately said in surprise: "Brother has been dragging it all the time. Could it be that the Jinyiwei is here to catch you?"

"Impossible!" Zheng Hongkui immediately refuted, "Only a few Jinyiwei, how dare you come to Anping Town to catch your elder brother? Is your brain soaked in the sea?"

After such a buffer, Zheng Zhilong calmed down. After asking a few more questions, he quickly explained to Zheng Hongkui: "You come forward to receive the Jinyiwei first, and say I am rushing back and condom them by the way. What's wrong with them when they come so far?"

As soon as I finished saying this, I heard a noisy sound from the front yard, with a very obvious northern accent.

So Zheng Zhilong immediately avoided, Zheng Hongkui also calmed down, and then hurried to the front yard.

At the door of the mansion, many servants from the Zheng Mansion gathered there, blocking the door and preventing the ten Jinyiwei from outside from coming in. There was a dispute between the two sides.

"What a brave man, you dare to stop me from the Jinyiwei?" The Jinyiwei led by the leader, who was the chief rank of the general flag, shouted sternly, "I've delayed my errands, how many heads do you have?"

"Not allowed, no matter what Jinyiwei you are, I will stay here, otherwise..."

Obviously, the servants of the Zheng Mansion are used to being arrogant, and there are no Jinyiwei activities there, so there are no Jinyiwei at all, so they are targeted at all.

However, Zheng Hongkui was shocked. At least he had been to Yingtian Mansion and knew how powerful the factory guards were. Unlike these servants, they only became kings and domineering in Fujian, and they didn't know that the world was high and the earth was strong. So he immediately shouted: "What are you doing? You want to get it? You dare to stop the Jinyiwei, why don't you get it out of your way!"

When he scolded this, the servant who was blocking the road lost his temper and immediately dispersed on both sides, and at the same time bowed his head and said, "Fourth Master!"

Zheng Hongkui ignored them, but clasped his fists with his hands and smiled at the door and said, "Don't blame me, the country people do not understand etiquette. Please, please come inside!"

After saying that, he immediately scolded the servants and said, "Why are you still standing there? I'm notifying the distinguished guests inside, and I'll take out two iced watermelons in the well, hurry up!"

Seeing Zheng Hongkui's performance, the General Banner of the Jinyiwei felt a little more happy and cursed to God: "Damn, I'm so hot!"

After saying that, he strode inside and said to Zheng Hongkui: "Where is Zheng Zhilong, the emperor's secret decree, why don't you come and receive the decree quickly!"

Hearing this, Zheng Hongkui was stunned. No matter how he thought about it, he didn't expect that the Jinyiwei actually brought the emperor's secret order, so he should pay much attention to this!

However, he did not dare to make decisions about this matter. Zheng Zhilong had already given instructions just now, so he had to accompany the group of Jinyiwei's captains to the lobby and explain carefully: "It's really a coincidence that my elder brother has not come back from going to sea before. What should I do?"

When the Jinyiwei Chief Banner heard this, he was stunned. Unexpectedly, there was still such a thing. He couldn't help but frown and asked, "How can the emperor's secret order be delayed? Why don't you go and find it quickly?"

"Yes, yes, I've been out for a while, or maybe I'll be back soon." After Zheng Hongkui answered, he felt that it was inappropriate, so he immediately added, "It may also take several days to wait. The things on the sea are very storms and hard to say."

The General Banner of the Jinyiwei felt a little troubled when he heard this. He came over to pass the order, but the person who received the order was not here!

There was no other way, so he had to ask again: "Send someone to find him quickly, the faster the better!"

This June day is OK in the north, but in Fujian, it is so hot that people can't breathe. The Jinyiwei all come from the capital, and it feels really bad. If it is possible, I really don't want to stay in this stuffy and hot south for a day.

Fortunately, a servant immediately sent the watermelon soaked in the well water, and a servant rushed over to fan them, which relieved their enthusiasm.

On the other side, Zheng Zhilong, who was hiding, already knew that the Jinyiwei was here to pass the secret order. He was surprised and decided to meet him.

"Brother, aren't you afraid that they will be bad?" Zheng Zhibao asked a little worriedly.

After hearing this, Zheng Zhilong shook his head and said, "Since it is the emperor's secret decree, it is impossible for the person who comes here to be bad. Otherwise, the decree will definitely be transferred to the Zhongcheng and will be arranged by Zhongcheng, instead of going straight to this place!"

In fact, it was very strange in his heart that the emperor who had never contacted him directly would give him a secret decree, which made him, who had never received the decree, feel a little fresh and expectant.

In addition, he also knew that it was not a solution to keep hiding. Lord Zhongcheng must have been very angry. Unless he was determined to turn against the court, he would not be able to hide forever.

So, after about half an hour, he appeared in the front yard sweating, hurried to the lobby, his posture was very low, and he claimed his guilt, and at the same time he took the initiative to explain: "The masters' red barbarians are uneasy, so I have to rush over and get rid of them. I am late to come back, so please forgive me!"

The relationship between the Red and Yi and the Ming Dynasty has always been hostile. He said so, I believe no one can expose this excuse.

The General Banner of the Jinyiwei served the delicious food and drink in the Zheng Mansion, which relieved the sultry feeling and was no longer so bad. At this time, he saw that Zheng Zhilong was able to do something, and he was so low that he felt a little more favorable, so he did not make things difficult for him. He asked him to clear out all the irrelevant people and gave him the secret order.

When Zheng Zhilong was curious, he opened the secret order and started reading.

Although he guessed that it was not a bad thing, after he looked at it for a while, his forehead was sweating and it was flowing again, as if he had just come in from outside. At the same time, his face was filled with shock.

It turned out that Emperor Chongzhen told him directly in this secret decree.

The main content is that the emperor knew his Zheng Zhilong's strength at the sea and what he was doing. However, he did not cause harm to the Ming Dynasty like the Shanxi merchants in the north. In some ways, Zheng Zhilong also maintained the peace along the Ming coast. Therefore, the emperor did not plan to pursue Zheng Zhilong's previous affairs.

However, Emperor Chongzhen warned Zheng Zhilong in a secret decree that he would not expect to continue doing things like asking for money from sea ships to hang the Zheng family flag. This is not allowed by the court's law, and it is also not allowed by Emperor Chongzhen.

The Navy was the navy of the Ming Dynasty, not the Zheng family; the sea was the sea of ​​the Ming Dynasty, not the Zheng family; if you really pursue such a thing seriously, it would be suspected of rebellion!

In his secret decree, Emperor Chongzhen clearly told Zheng Zhilong that in the near future, the court would definitely pay attention to the sea. At that time, not only the Fujian Navy, but also the Denglai Navy, the Jiangsu and Zhejiang Navy, and the Guangdong Navy will be rebuilt one after another. Moreover, the Ming Navy's goal is no longer just patrol the coast. At the end of the sea, there must be the flag of the Ming Navy!

Zheng Zhilong's only way out was to give the court the greatest help when the Ming Navy was still in its reconstruction. Only in this way can one reward the merits and achieve the rewards of his wife and son, and be granted the title of marquis and titles.

Now, in order to deal with the Jianlu of Liaodong, the Denglai Navy needs to be rebuilt as soon as possible. Therefore, it is a great achievement to transfer him Zheng Zhilong to accelerate the reconstruction and eliminate Jianlu's navy. Fujian can also give him three years of buffering. After that, it will be gradually included in the regular organization of the imperial navy, and no longer just Zheng Zhilong's navy!

At the same time, Emperor Chongzhen also made it clear that he had given enough patience and hoped that Zheng Zhilong would not be obsessed with it. Unless he wanted to rebel, he should not miss this opportunity. He was appointed as the general officer of the Denglai Naval Division, and immediately led the Naval Division to the north, obeyed the order of the governor of Baoding, rebuilt the Denglai Naval Division, and played his due role in the war against the enemy!

At the end of the secret decree, Emperor Chongzhen also expressed his appreciation for his son Zheng Sen, and asked Zheng Sen to go to the Imperial College in Beijing to study and study for the prince.

After reading this imperial edict, Zheng Zhilong still did not realize that he was sweating profusely. He understood that this secret edict was actually the last ultimatum of Emperor Chongzhen, either obeying the order or rebel. There were only two ways to choose from.

Although it was an ultimatum, from this secret decree, he also felt the emperor's dedication to him, hoping that he could make the right choice to earn a wife and son, and a marquis and a title; otherwise, he would have to meet with him.

At the same time, Zheng Zhilong was also surprised. Because Emperor Chongzhen bluntly stated his ambition in this secret decree: at the end of the sea, there must be the banner of the Ming Navy! Such a wish was never before the emperor.

As a Ming people who started their career at sea, they naturally knew that during the Yongle period, the imperial navy had repeatedly voyaged to the West. Once the emperor really had to make up his mind, the grand occasion of the past might have happened. Of course, the premise was to solve the current domestic troubles.

Zheng Zhilong is not stupid, he can be said to be quite smart. Therefore, he understands that he should not see that he has three thousand ships of various colors now. However, if he chooses to rebel, it is hard to say whether he has three thousand ships of various colors under his command. In addition, without the support of land, he is actually not much better than Wang Zhi back then. The final result of Wang Zhi is there. He is not optimistic about what Zheng Zhilong's fate will end up.

At least as far as Zheng Zhilong is concerned, he is not yet prepared to turn against the court.

Looking at the secret decree, he read it from the beginning again, and then remained silent, thinking nervously in his heart.

The Jinyiwei's captains beside him saw his expression and guessed that what was said in the secret decree was very stressful to him. For a moment, they all stopped their relaxed expressions and focused on their minds and became alert. They were afraid that Zheng Zhilong would not be able to withstand the pressure and do unpredictable things.

After a while, suddenly, Zheng Zhilong received the secret order. It was not until this time that he realized that he was sweating profusely, so he wiped his sweat and smiled a little awkwardly and said to the Jinyiwei General Banner: "This day, it's so hot!"

Seeing him like this, the guards of the Jinyiwei lieutenant all breathed a sigh of relief. Among them, the Jinyiwei General Banner echoed: "This kind of ghost weather is really hot!"

After talking about it, Zheng Zhilong said to the Jinyiwei General Banner, "Please refer to the emperor, and the last general will do his best."

After saying that, he immediately went to write a memorial and prepared to take the Jinyiwei back. His statement made the atmosphere much easier.

"Zheng Guerrilla, since there is no problem, then your young master will come back to the capital with us!" said the General Banner of the Jinyiwei with a smile.

When he came, he only received this explanation.

After hearing this, Zheng Zhilong nodded without hesitation and asked the Jinyiwei to wait for a while and he went to make arrangements.

When he returned to the backyard, Zheng Hongkui and Zheng Zhibao, who had been waiting here, immediately surrounded him and asked about the situation. Even his son Zheng Sen was there, but he didn't dare to come over.

Zheng Zhilong seemed a little exhausted and gave the secret order to them to see. However, he himself sat on the Taishi chair, picked up the teapot and drank it. He drank it all the time before leaning on the back of the chair, and he seemed to have no strength to lean on it.

Zheng Hongkui was the first to read it, and looked at Zheng Zhilong in surprise and asked, "Brother, what should I do? You shouldn't... won't resist the order, right?"

"No, I'm not prepared now!" Zheng Zhilong shook his head and replied.

When Zheng Hongkui heard this, he felt relieved and said, "This is the best. Brother, didn't I say that we have finally had a stable life, so it's impossible for us to wander on the sea again, right?"

After a pause, he sighed again: "The emperor seems to be very powerful. At the end of the sea, there must be the banner of the Ming Navy! Why does this sound so longing for? Brother, do you think this is true?"

At this time, Zheng Zhibao finished reading and heard their conversation, and asked another question: "Brother, does the emperor still ask Sen'er to be the prince's companion? This is from the Dragon Minister, Sen'er's future will be bright in the future!"

Listening to the words of these two younger brothers, Zheng Zhilong felt even more powerless and too lazy to explain. He said to Zheng Sen, who was reading the secret order: "You clean up, go and say goodbye to your mother, and go to Beijing with the Jinyiwei."

When Zheng Sen heard this, he was very happy. He quickly agreed and left like a flying one.

Seeing him leaving, Zheng Zhilong said to Zheng Hongkui: "Go and pick some warships. According to the emperor's wishes, just five hundred ships. You will lead you to go to Denglai first and report to the Governor of Baoding."

"Ah?" Zheng Hongkui was a little stunned when he heard this: "Brother, you are led by the emperor in the imperial edict, and you can also be appointed as the general!"

After hearing this, Zheng Zhilong frowned and said, "If I go, there will be no way out, do you understand? I thought, let's see the situation first, and if there is anything, I won't be passive."

"But... But what should Sen'er do?" Zheng Hongkui didn't understand and asked quickly.

After hearing this, Zheng Zhilong sighed and said, "These are all stabilized first, and I want to see the situation first. I will talk about it when I figure it out."

Speaking of this, he said to himself: "The emperor is very different from his impression. I will send someone to figure out what's going on as soon as possible. If you only know how to speak big, if you are a person who is a great talent, then it will be a different story!"
Chapter completed!