No one present expected Zheng Zhilong to say such a thing, and for a moment they didn't know what to say.
There was nothing to consider originally. After all, everyone had already agreed to bring down Zheng Zhilong and take over everything he had. His team and his base would no longer bear his last name.
But when Zheng Zhilong said this, everyone hesitated.
Because everyone present knew that this time the plan to attack Japan was formulated by His Majesty himself, and they all understood how much importance His Majesty attached to this aspect.
Moreover, whether it was the military or everyone else, they all believed that this was an opportunity to achieve great merit. The merit of expanding territory and destroying nations was not something that ordinary people could have the opportunity to do.
Although the Royal Navy was confident, they were also under great pressure. If they fought well in this battle, it would be fine. If there were any problems, they would be criticized by the outsiders.
In a word, even a drop of saliva will drown you.
The Royal Army fought beautifully in Liaodong. If the Royal Navy did not fight well, how would those people view them?
Under such circumstances, the Royal Navy was under great psychological pressure. They would take advantage of any situation that could help them. Zheng Zhilong had such abilities and conditions, so they naturally wanted to use them.
Although Shi Laifu was from the Imperial Household Department, he didn't dare to interfere. Although he wanted Zheng Zhilong's team, he also knew that if he intervened, Zheng Zhilong would not help, delaying the attack on Japan, which would be a dead end.
Anyone who delays such an important matter will be guilty. Do you really think Your Majesty would not bear to kill people?
Shi Laifu said nothing.
As for Fang Zhenghua, it was even simpler. He was protecting the interests of the palace, that is, the interests of the emperor, and he could not back down in this regard.
If Zheng Zhilong is useful, then he must be used; if Zheng Zhilong is useless, Fang Zhenghua will turn a blind eye to what they just discussed.
For Fang Zhenghua, destroying Japan is the most important thing. Japan has so many resources.
How much does Zheng Zhilong have?
It's nothing more than a fleet and some bases. Compared to Japan, it's nothing.
Fang Zhenghua looked at Yu Zigao, wanting to see what he would do.
Yu Zigao's eyes narrowed as he stared at Zheng Zhilong and said, "If what you say is true, I am willing to accept you and let you make amends for your crimes."
"If your contribution this time is great enough, I will report you to the court. Not only will the court not punish you, but they will also reward you. If nothing else, at least you can shed your thief's skin and wear the official uniform."
"Thank you, Marshal." Zheng Zhilong said quickly.
He already understood his current situation and they had already charged him with a crime.
I was the one who had the evil intention first, and then the conflict between the two sides occurred. Not saying that I opened fire and attacked was already a mercy on their part.
Now he was a criminal. But they gave him a chance to make merit. Zheng Zhilong also understood that this was because they saw that he was useful.
Anyway, my life is saved. As long as they give me a chance to do something, I will find a way to turn the situation around. Do you really think I don't have any tricks?
"Then tell me." Yu Zigao looked at Zheng Zhilong with a solemn expression.
Zheng Zhilong nodded and told him everything he had experienced, including his base in Japan, his marriage in Japan, and even his relationship with the Japanese lord.
After hearing this, Yu Zigao narrowed his eyes.
Glancing at Zheng Zhilong, Yu Zigao asked, "Can you persuade that feudal lord to surrender to the Ming Dynasty?"
"If he is willing to surrender, we can give him a high position and generous salary, and even a large enough territory."
In this regard, Yu Zigao dared to make promises. After all, the work hadn't been done yet, so it was all just empty promises. If the other party felt it was inappropriate, they could just kill him directly. There was no need to hesitate.
When someone dies, they gain nothing. The things I promised him aren't because I don't want to give them back, but because they're no longer around. To show I'm a man of my word, I can burn a little for him.
After hearing this, Zheng Zhilong hesitated.
Yu Zigao was not in a hurry. He was very interested in Zheng Zhilong because Zheng Zhilong's wife was actually in Hirado.
This made Yu Zigao very happy. Having studied foreign intelligence, Yu Zigao knew that Hirado was very important.
Zheng Zhilong's father-in-law turned out to be the owner of Hirado Island, Tagawa Shichizaemon.
It's just that Tianchuan died early, and his wife remarried with their daughter and married a blacksmith in Quanzhou, Fujian.
This blacksmith was responsible for forging swords for the leader of the Hirado clan and was considered his retainer. To put it bluntly, Zheng Zhilong's father-in-law married a widow, and the daughter's deceased father was a very famous figure - Tagawa Shichisamon of Hirado Island.
You must know that the Ming Dynasty Navy's bases are on the three islands of Tsushima, Iki, and Hirado. If the Ming Dynasty and Korea want to attack Japan, the first stop must be Hirado Island.
If they could convince the people of Hirado Island to surrender, they would save a lot of energy. After all, they were also known for their naval power. The Japanese pirates of the Ming Dynasty also originated here. Among them was Li Dan, who also achieved success on Hirado Island for a period of time.
Although Zheng Zhilong now wants to move away from Hirado Island, he still has great influence.
Yu Zigao had his eye on Zheng Zhilong, and whether he was trying to persuade him to surrender, lure the enemy, or simply attack or poison him, Zheng Zhilong was a very good choice. This was also the reason why Yu Zigao was willing to listen to him.
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