The Japanese pirates had crossed the sea one by one, and many of them were famous warriors.
They were very strong.
It would be very difficult for ordinary Great Ming soldiers to gain the upper hand in a one-on-one fight with them.
However, no matter how strong one's martial strength was, it was beneath the cannon.
There was only one outcome, and that was to turn into ashes!
Without a doubt, this was a bloodbath of hot weapons against cold weapons…
It was also a punishment for these bandits who committed all kinds of crimes.
Since the founding of the Ming Dynasty, Japanese pirates had been harassing the southeast.
It had been more than 130 years since Zhu Zaihou ascended the throne.
"All soldiers! Listen up!"
Qi Jiguang pulled out the long sword at his waist and roared,"
"Fire!
"Fire!
Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!
Hundreds of cannons fired in unison!
The earth shook!
Dust billowed and covered the sky!
In an instant, smoke filled the sky outside Dengzhou City.
Countless shells landed on the charging Japanese pirates!
The hot cannonball smashed into the flesh of the Japanese pirates with a screeching sound.
The samurai finally knew that there was a power in this world that was even more powerful than Amaterasu!
It could be said to be heaven-destroying!
At this time, the East was in their "Warring States Period."
In this situation, they knew that they had to put their lives on the line!
The Great Ming Empire's cannons continued to roar…
The 50,000 Japanese pirates were howling without a leader.
However, reinforcements had already arrived in Dengzhou City.
The Japanese ships on the sea had all been blown up by Qi Jiguang!
Reinforcements were also coming from all directions with all kinds of cannons and guns.
Warhorses neighed!
The pirates could no longer resist--
He always collapsed!
Very soon, a camp howl sounded!
They trampled and killed each other for a path of survival that did not exist in the first place…
As the Governor of the Southeast, Hu Zongxian stood on the high platform.
Looking at such a grand battle, he felt extremely happy.
Regarding Qi Jiguang's ability to control war, he was already clear in his heart, thinking to himself,"
"This official will definitely report to the emperor. General Qi is so brave and should be promoted quickly.”
However, as the governor of the southeast, he commanded 55 prefectures and was the first military officer in the war against the Japanese.
Hu Zongxian felt a little disappointed that he was not the commander of this war…
Qi Jiguang looked at the screaming Japanese pirates, his face showing a confident expression.
Fifty thousand Japanese pirates, how many of them were Ming thieves?
The reports of victory flew like snowflakes to the capital.
The empire's army had defeated the Japanese pirates in the southeast coast, and everyone in the court was excited!
The vigorous G Storm had also reached a stage.
Zhu Houjin knew that going too far was as bad as not being able to catch up.
Therefore, when Zhang Juzheng was about to dig up the corrupt officials, Zhu Houxi decisively stopped him.
Otherwise, everyone in the 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 make an example.
The war went smoothly and the national treasury was full.
Zhu Zaihou sat on the dragon throne and wrote the outline of the business reform.
Now, the pirates were being suppressed.
The sea was much safer than before.
He decided to open the sea ban in time.
It had been 180 years since Zhu Yuanzhang closed the sea, and maritime trade was the most important business.
Zhu Zaihou knew that if the sea ban was lifted, the Ming Empire would be able to do business with the 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.
Opening up the sea ban, allowing private merchants to participate in the construction of the free port and participate in the merchants who contributed silver.
They could obtain the imperial court's special management rights and tax concessions.
At the same time, Zhu Zaihou decided to strengthen the defense of the northern border.
Later generations, Qi Jiguang built the Great Wall to stop the invasion of the northern nomads.
Zhu Zaihou decided not to build the Great Wall.
No matter how good the Great Wall was, it could only block a portion of the empire's territory.
Now was not the time for the Northern Expedition. Zhu Zaihou had the intention to open a horse market in Datong.
Trade with the countries of the Western Regions to strengthen the empire.
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Forbidden City.
Morning court.
Zhu Zaihou 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!
Everyone in the imperial court was overjoyed. The young general Qi Jiguang became famous in one battle!
Not only did they defend Dengzhou City, but they also killed tens of thousands of pirates!
When Zhu Zaihou heard the good news, his face revealed a touch of joy.
As the emperor, of course, he couldn't celebrate like the officials.
"Give me the good news!" he said slowly.”
Soon, Qi Jiguang's memorial was presented to the Dragon's desk by the eunuch.
All the officials were excited and wanted to know the contents of the memorial.
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