On the surface of the Bohai Bay, which is connected to the Yellow Sea, dozens of ships lined up in a column of more than ten miles, adjusting their course to Bohai Bay, while the sailors on board adjusted the hard sails on the masts at the same time.

The shape of these ships is different from the traditional hull, the shape is similar to a Western ship, but the sail is a Chinese-style hard sail, many times, at sea, people are through this hard sail to distinguish the identity of the ship, but now, because of the large number of foreign ships used in Jiangbei, this effective method is now not very used, and the hull of these ships are all Western ship shape, this identity is naturally difficult to distinguish.

However, the flag of the word "sea" fluttering at the top of the mast is showing his identity to people, this is the flag of Zheng Zhilong, the "Dragon King of the True Sea", this flag is the proof of identity, once upon a time, when merchant ships from various countries sailed on the seas of East Asia, they needed to be protected by this flag ship.

It's just that now, time has already passed, and now, it is not the Zheng family's fleet that dominates the East Asian seas, but the sailors of the Loyal and Righteous Army.

Almost as soon as this flotilla of dozens of ships sailed through the Taiwan Strait, it had already attracted the attention of the loyal and righteous army, and was even "escorted" by a 12-gun sloop throughout the whole process.

"I heard that the main force of the Loyal and Righteous Army's sailors is in Lushun, you say, they shouldn't stop us here!"

Jin Wenbo stared at the small dhow in the distance, in the past month or so of sailing, he had even memorized the appearance of the captain of the loyal army on board, and could even call out the names of some people.

And what he was most worried about was the interception of the sailors of the Loyal Army, when he passed through the waters of Haizhou, he was worried, and now, when he is about to enter the Bohai Sea, he is also worried about this.

Worried, how can you not be worried?

After all, the scale of the Loyal Army's sailors is very large, and it is a giant on the sea. What's even more shocking is that they also have two giant ships that have never been seen before, the sea overlord armed with hundreds of cannons.

If you run into them, it's better to surrender obediently.

"Third son, don't worry, they will never intercept it!"

It was no one else who took over Jin Wenbo's words, but Zheng Cong!

As the second son of the Zheng family, after seeing Zheng Zhilong, the result was extremely disappointed, although Zheng Zhilong, his grandfather seemed extremely close, but in addition to being close, Zheng Cong also saw ambition - for Zheng Zhilong, this grandson sent to the door can even be used as a tool. As a tool for him to seize power from Nanjing in the future. So when Zheng Cong wanted to leave Fuzhou, he found that his movements were restricted. Zheng Zhilong was unwilling to let him go, and as a last resort, Zheng Cong had to turn to his only "friend" in Fuzhou for help.

For Zheng Cong's request for help, Jin Wenbo did not refuse, and even took the initiative to help him plan how to leave Fuzhou, originally, according to the original plan, Zheng Cong could get off the ship in Ningbo after getting on the ship, and then return to Nanjing from Ningbo. didn't think about it, but Zheng Cong proposed halfway that he hoped to follow the fleet to the north.

"When my father was alive, he once said that my uncle was a true gentleman, so he would never take the initiative to attack the Zheng family's fleet!"

Unlike Zheng Jing's extreme contempt for his uncle, Zheng Cong admired his uncle who only had a few faces, whether it was his military exploits or his way of doing things, it was the reason for his worship.

"Second son, this power will always change a person, if King Huai is still innocent, why do you need me to transport grain to Jingshi?"

Compared with Zheng Cong, Jin Wenbo, who was born as a businessman, is more practical, and in his opinion, the so-called "pure heart" is just a cover-up.

"No, you don't know King Huai, he is definitely a rare true gentleman in the world, as for this grain, if my uncle is ruthless, there is no need to set up a porridge factory along the way outside Beijing to relieve the people of Beijing."

"It's just to absorb the displaced people in the Kanto, and now there is no one in the Kanto, in Jin's opinion, I'm afraid that he cut off the grain route of the Chu Domain, firstly, to hit the hearts of the Chu Domain's army, and secondly, I am afraid that it is also to attract people and enrich the population of the Kanto."

If Zhu Mingzhong was here, he would definitely praise Jin Wenbo, in fact, this is exactly the purpose of the "embargo".

"Take food as a tool, take civilians as a hostage, not a gentleman!"

As soon as this sentence fell, Zheng Cong asked rhetorically.

"Throughout the ages, whoever besieges a city, even if millions of people starve to death, who can say that they are unkind?"

As the son of Zheng Chenggong, unlike the brother of Hao Shishu, Zheng Cong's personality is more similar to Zheng Chenggong, he likes martial arts, so he naturally doesn't think it's a big deal to do this. Even in his opinion, the casualties of the civilian population are always inevitable when marching and fighting.

In fact, this is not to blame him, once the success of ten thousand bones withered, throughout the ages, how many generals will remember "ten thousand bones withered", even in the history books, but only remember the three words "ten thousand bones withered". As for the others, they often only boast about the general's martial prowess.

The so-called "benevolence" is just "the benevolence of a woman"! ”

This sentence of "women's benevolence" only held back all of Jin Wenbo's words, and in the end he just sighed, and then shook his head helplessly.

Looking at his appearance, Zheng Cong smiled and patted him on the shoulder and comforted.

"Actually, why should King Huai be so picky, King Huai cut off grain, but did not prevent others from transporting grain to Beijing, in this way, it is already benevolent and righteous, as for Li Chu...... It's just a family slave with three surnames, he has repeatedly hooked the king of Huai with despicable means, one day, the thunder of the Huai clan will be angry, and see how he can stop it......"

Staring at Jin Wenbo, Zheng Cong shook his head and sighed.

"How many of you families...... Hey, it's always wrong and wrong! ”

It's always wrong and wrong!

Zheng Cong's words fell into Jin Wenbo's ears, making his whole person silent, wrong again and again......

"Second son, you don't understand ......"

"No!"

Zheng Cong stared at Jin Wenbo and said.

"It's that you don't understand, Brother Jin, you are different from other people in several families, you have to think about the future, as for what......"

Staring at the "sea" flag on the mast, Zheng Cong sneered.

"There are many internal troubles, but is it a long-term solution?"

Despite his youth, the hidden dangers within the Zheng family did not escape Zheng Cong's eyes, and even he went to Fuzhou this time to prove his judgment, in the end, Zheng Zhilong's choice made him believe that this "grandfather" would never think of family affection, and once the time was ripe, he would definitely find a way to wrest power from his brother. Even Jin Wenbo's trip to Beijing was just to befriend Chu Fan so that he could get help from Chu Fan in the future.

Power!

It's always confusing!

In the face of power, the so-called family affection is as thin as a piece of paper.

It is precisely because of such concerns that Zheng Cong chose to leave, it is true that he is the second son of the Zheng family, but in the Zheng family, he has no right to speak, and even he believes that once he says something wrong, his brother will never give him a chance to make a mistake again.

"So, second son, you want to come to the north? Want to take refuge under the Huai King's door? ”

Jin Wenbo stared at Zheng Cong and asked rhetorically.

"My nephew defected to my uncle, it's right!"

A sentence of "natural righteousness" made Jin Wenbo's heart suddenly blocked, he immediately became dull, looking at Zheng Cong beside him, he can have such and such choices, but what about himself?

"Actually, Brother Jin, you can also choose ......"

Looking at Jin Wenbo with a smile, Zheng Cong's smile looked a little mysterious. Seeing that he seemed puzzled, he said again.

"After you arrive in Jingshi, if you are willing to make a choice, when the time comes, someone will naturally contact you, but, Brother Jin, are you willing?"

Would you like to?

Not everyone has a choice!

At least before that, Jin Wenbo never knew what choice he had. Not to mention the other families, that is, just the Jin family, it has been wrong again and again, first to help the Qing to abuse, and now to Zheng, trying to take the fire from the fire.

Is there still a choice?

Jin Wenbo didn't know, and even didn't want to believe Zheng Cong's words, after all, in his opinion, Zheng Cong was also difficult to protect, he was just the second son of the Zheng family, although he was a "auxiliary general", but it was just a title, and in addition, it was not even as good as him Jin Wenbo.

"Second son, where are you going to go after you arrive in Tanggu? Do you go to the capital with Jin first, or go to Shanhaiguan? ”

To go to the capital is to go to Li Ziyuan's territory, and to Shanhaiguan is to go to Huai Fan and go to his uncle. Although Jin Wenbo knew that he would choose the latter, he still couldn't help but ask.

"Brother Jin, it doesn't matter where the younger brother goes, when he goes to the capital, he Li Ziyuan will treat him politely, and when he goes to Shenyang, his uncle will also treat him with relatives, but what about you, Brother Jin?"

Zheng Cong is still the same, don't think about me now, think about yourself first!

Seeing that Jin Wenbo was still silent, Zheng Cong continued.

"Brother Jin is a smart person, so he should naturally know that the situation in this world is very different from the past, even if the emperor is still ......"

When mentioning that the emperor was still in power, Zheng Cong had a sneer on his face, and even between his eyebrows, there was a hint of ridicule, some people, even now, can't see through some things.

"What can be changed? Someone wants to borrow a knife to kill someone, but how can my uncle be willing to be a fish? ”

Shaking his head and sneering, Zheng Cong stared at Jin Wenbo and asked rhetorically.

"Brother Jin is a smart person, how should he choose at this time? Brother Jin should be very clear in his heart. ”

Zheng Cong was busy persuading and then suddenly changed his words and said to Jin Wenbo.

"However, in any case, for Li Chu today, Brother Jin, you have made a great contribution, as long as this grain arrives in Tanggu, Brother Jin will be liked by Li Chu one day, but Brother Jin ......"

After a slight pause, Zheng Cong did not continue, but looked at Jin Wenbo and stopped talking. Sometimes people are always faced with a variety of choices, and not everyone can seize the opportunity.