Gu Yanwu stared at Zheng Chenggong for a moment, then asked, "Your father has already received the Crown Prince's decree to march north to protect the throne. In what capacity are we to travel to the Capital? If we go under the banner of royal protection, wouldn't that be tantamount to answering the Crown Prince's call?"
Gu Yanwu was unaware of what had transpired within the Imperial Court in Beijing, nor did he understand the Crown Prince's true intentions for summoning troops. Therefore, he could not align himself with the Crown Prince's call, and he certainly could not risk letting anyone misunderstand his intentions.
Zheng Chenggong shared this concern. He shook his head and said, "We certainly cannot enter the Capital under the banner of royal protection."
Chapter 1247