Emperor Chongzhen went south not just to find Zheng Zhilong.
He also had to inspect agriculture and understand the local people's conditions. Therefore, when he led his army south, he sent troops to a large area at night to inquire about the local people's livelihood, bandits, officials, etc.
In addition, he brought Yan Yingyuan with him when he went south this time. The purpose was simple, because Yan Yingyuan was the commander of the Nanjing Navy, and the reward for Dashengbo would have to wait until the battle of Dashengguan was over, and all the imperial troops chasing Leonard Li returned, and he would be rewarded after he returned from Fujian.
Emperor Chongzhen wanted to let Yan Yingyuan see what the most powerful navy at the moment looked like.
Going south, as the news of the imperial army's great Victor Wangy spread, Emperor Chongzhen also saw large groups of refugees heading west, returning to their hometowns.
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