Qi Jiguang looked at the screaming Japanese pirates, his face revealing a haggling expression.
Thirty thousand Japanese pirates, how many of them were imposters of Ming thieves? This time, Qi Jiguang had found out the truth!
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The reports of victory flew like snowflakes to the capital.
The empire's army had defeated the Japanese pirates on the southeast coast, and everyone in the court was excited!
The vigorous G Storm had also reached a stage. Zhu Houyi knew that going too far was as bad as falling short.
Therefore, when Wang Yangming was ready to dig up the corrupt officials, Zhu Houyi decisively stopped him.
The G Storm had come to an end, and they could not continue investigating. Otherwise, the entire imperial court would be in a state of panic, and it would not be worth it for the empire to be in turmoil.
Now was the right time to fill the national treasury and warn others.
The war was going smoothly, and the national treasury was full. Zhu Houzhen sat on the dragon throne and wrote the outline of the commercial reform.
Now that the pirates had been suppressed, the sea was much safer than before. He decided to lift the ban on the sea in time.
It had been 141 years since Zhu Yuanzhang closed the sea, and maritime trade was the most important business.
Zhu Houzhen knew that after opening up, the Ming Empire would be able to do business with the entire world.
First of all, they had to set up a free port. In the past, the shipping company was too small, and it was difficult to carry out large-scale maritime trade.
The maritime ban was lifted, allowing private merchants to participate in the construction of the free port. Merchants who participated in the construction of the free port would receive special management rights and tax concessions from the imperial court.
At the same time, Zhu Houyi decided to strengthen the defense of the northern border, and later Qi Jiguang built the Great Wall to stop the invasion of the northern nomads.
And Zhu Houjin decided not to build the Great Wall, because no matter how good the Great Wall was, it could only block a portion of the empire's territory.
Using the money to build the Great Wall to expand the army and prepare for war, using offense as defense, would be twice the result with half the effort, once and for all!
Now was not the time for the Northern Expedition. Zhu Houyan wanted to open a horse market in Datong to trade with the Tartars and the countries of the Western Regions to enrich the country.
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Forbidden City.
Morning court.
Zhu Houyan was having a court meeting with the civil and military officials.
The sound of hurried footsteps could be heard outside the hall.
"Report! Dengzhou Guard, 800 Li, hurry!"
"Great victory! A great victory! A great victory! Dengzhou Wei won! Qi Jiguang won a great victory and all the Japanese pirates were executed!”
The imperial court was overjoyed. General Qi Jiguang did not disappoint.
Not only did they defend Dengzhou City, but they also killed 30,000 Japanese pirates!
When Zhu Houzhen heard the news, his face lit up. As the emperor, he couldn't celebrate like the officials.
"Hand it over!" he said slowly.”
Soon, Qi Jiguang's memorial was presented to the Dragon's desk by the eunuch.
All the officials were looking forward to the contents of the memorial.
Zhu Houyi slowly opened Qi Jiguang's report.
On the news, Qi Jiguang pushed the Iron Gut God Marquis Zhu Budian into the Liu ball alone and killed Wang Zhi in the enemy's nest as the first merit.
"If it wasn't for Wang Zhi's head, the pirates outside Dengzhou City wouldn't have collapsed so quickly, and they wouldn't have failed so thoroughly.”
From the beginning to the end, Qi Jiguang did not show his merit in the memorial. This humility made Zhu Houyi feel very relieved.
A famous general was a famous general!
In time, Qi Jiguang would be the sharpest sword that he could use to cross the sea and conquer the barbarians!
Qi Jiguang's memorial was ordered by Zhu Houjin to be read out in the Xuanzheng Hall!
As the civil and military officials listened, some of them were already crying tears of joy. Ever since Ming Taizong (Ming Shizu), the Ming Empire had not had such a satisfying victory for a very, very long time!
All the civil and military officials were extremely excited!
After the eunuch finished reading Qi Jiguang's memorial, Zhu Houyi looked down at the civil and military officials and said,""Good! Qi Jiguang is young and talented, he didn't let down my high hopes. Send an edict to confer Qi Jiguang the title of Minister of War, leading the Divine Arms Battalion!”
Qi Jiguang was originally only the commander of the Dengzhou Guards. Now that he was promoted to the Minister of War, he could be said to have risen to the top and was promoted four ranks. Moreover, the Divine Arms Battalion was the most powerful army in the Ming Empire, and only people trusted by the Emperor could take on this role.
Interestingly, Qi Jiguang's father was the deputy commander of the Divine Arms Battalion.
"The Ministry of Public Works will immediately dispatch craftsmen and civilian workers to the southeast to repair the seawall, build the port, and install shore cannons!”
"Inform the Ministry of Revenue to immediately arrange for the corresponding provisions to be sent south to supply the Ministry of Works.”
"Bureau of Military Personnel, there is no war in the south. Immediately send half of the troops north to strengthen the nine border defense lines in the north. Autumn and winter are coming, and the Tartars are ready to make a move.”
Since the southeast had been pacified, then the Ming Empire's military forces must be mobilized and revitalized. Raising soldiers was not like living a comfortable life in the military camp all year round!
Zhu Houzhen had long been looking forward to the northern grasslands. There would definitely be a battle between the Ming Empire and the Tartars!
If they were to start mobilizing troops now, they would be able to seize the initiative!
Of course, now was not the time to start a full-scale war with the Tartars. The Ming Empire's infantry was strong, and the cavalry had long declined.
If they were to start a war now, they might not be able to defeat the cavalry of the Tartar army.
Now, in the north and west of Kaima City, if they purchased a large number of warhorses and trained them, the northern grasslands would sooner or later be in the hands of the Ming Empire!
In the Political Announcement Hall, Zhu Houjin's orders were issued one after another, and the Ming Empire's huge war machine began to operate.
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