Zhu Youjian: Taizu has an order! kill!

The battle report in Fuzhou was quickly transmitted to the capital via flying pigeons.

Zhu Youjian, who was having a court meeting at this time, saw a messenger running in quickly from outside the door.

"Your Majesty! Great victory in Fuzhou!"

"Great victory in Fuzhou!"

Ok?

Zhu Youjian, who was still a little sleepy, stood up immediately when he heard this.

Wang Chengen next to him hurriedly walked down, took the secret document and handed it to Zhu Youjian.

The content of the secret document is not much.

After Zhu Youjian quickly read it, his whole face instantly showed a smile.

Looking at the officials below, he laughed and said.

"Everyone, great victory in Fuzhou!"

"Qi Daguang and others killed more than 20,000 Japanese pirates along the coast of Fuzhou and captured 60,000 people."

"The Japanese pirates are finally done with it this time!"

Zhu Youjian's tone was very exciting. Although he was mentally prepared, he still felt a little unrealistic when the victory was really won.

Since he ascended the throne, although he has not suffered too much in foreign wars.

But one thing is true.

That is, Ming Dynasty has always been in a state of passive defense.

It is also difficult to achieve phased results in the confrontation with the Tatars.

But today, in the battle with the Japanese pirates, it can be said that Ming Dynasty completely defeated them!

Less than 20,000 of Japan's 100,000 elite soldiers returned, and the mainland was attacked by Mao Wenlong.

Such losses cannot be recovered within three to five years.

And three to five years later, when the Ming Dynasty's navy is formed, the Japanese country will be destroyed with just a few clicks!

"Congratulations, Your Majesty! This is really good news!"

"Yes, the Japanese invaded China not just once or twice, but they should have been taught a lesson long ago."

"Okay, okay, let's make the Tatars an ally first, and then we can take care of these Tatars with peace of mind."

Upon hearing the news, everyone in the Ministry of War was equally excited.

These are all the achievements of people from their faction.

It also proves that His Majesty has no problem reusing these warriors.

Without the corrupt scholars dictating things, it would not be too difficult to deal with these little bastards around with the Ming Dynasty's national power.

If you give them some more time, I'm afraid the Tatars will become history.

Everyone in the Ministry of War stood up and congratulated Zhu Youjian.

Many of the civil servants standing opposite looked at this scene and frowned slightly and sighed.

The Ministry of War is afraid that it will really escape their control.

It's a pity that the great situation that started with Baozong has basically collapsed now.

However, they did not dare to get into trouble with His Majesty at this time.

Today's court is no longer a Confucian one-word hall, and the Ministry of War also has a natural ally of Legalism.

If they dare to take action against the power of the Ministry of War, the Legalists will never sit idly by.

"Well, this is all thanks to your love."

"I will definitely reward you greatly!"

"But now there is a problem. Cao Wen sent a letter asking how to deal with this prisoner."

"I think it has become a habit for the Japanese pirates to invade our country, so I might as well kill them all as a warning to others!"

"Just in time for people from other small countries to see, this is what will happen if you offend the Ming Dynasty!"

Zhu Youjian crossed his arms and felt extremely comfortable.

After thinking for a while, he brought up the subject of the prisoners again.

His idea is simple, kill!

As soon as these words came out, there was a sudden hissing below.

The Ministry of War is fine, they are professionals in killing people.

But when the civil servants heard that tens of thousands of people were going to be killed, they suddenly became very confused!

This man is so bloodthirsty that he is really not afraid of retribution...

Although the Japanese pirates should indeed be killed, killing prisoners is not a good idea in any case.

Your Majesty may not care about reputation, but they do!

When history says that this man killed tens of thousands of Japanese pirates to fill the pits, how will future generations view them, the officials of the dynasty?

Immediately some Confucian officials wanted to stand up and refute.

But before they could take action, someone stepped forward and stood in the middle.

"Your Majesty, I think it's inappropriate!"

The person speaking was none other than Huang Jin, the current pillar of Confucianism in the court.

His voice immediately made the eyes around him focus.

When the Confucian officials saw Huang Jin standing up, they all looked happy!

As expected of Lord Huang Jin!

This kind of courage is really an example of my Confucianism!

"Oh?"

"Why is it inappropriate?"

"Isn't it necessary to keep him alive?"

Zhu Youjian, who was leaning on his hips, suddenly twitched when he saw the Confucian people coming out to object again.

If I do something, you won’t object if you feel uncomfortable, right?

If you don't tell me something today, I will immediately go to Taizu to discuss and remove you from your position as the boss of the Ministry of Etiquette!

"Your Majesty, killing prisoners is not the behavior of a wise king."

"I know that Your Majesty is venting his anger for the people of Fuzhou, so I am willing to bear the infamy."

"But I think that beheading is not the only way to punish these Japanese soldiers."

"The so-called punishment is to make them feel regret before it is effective."

"It's like hitting a child with a hand if they don't obey. You have to let them know it hurts."

Huang Jin knew that His Majesty must have been planning to torment him at this time.

However, since he had already stood up, he could only bite the bullet and continue.

The core of Confucianism lies in benevolence. If they do not prevent His Majesty from killing prisoners, how can they stay in the court.

Looking to Legalists for advice?

Those people don't care about reputation.

Of course, as a smart man, he would not object so simply.

Instead, I am going to find another way to take good care of His Majesty's face.

"How to punish?"

"They are not petty thieves, just give them a break."

"The hands of these Japanese pirates are stained with the blood of many people in Fuzhou."

"Blood debts can only be paid with blood!"

Zhu Youjian heard something in Huang Jin's words, but he still reminded him seriously with his eyes widened.

Of course he knew that killing prisoners was not a good thing.

But as an emperor, you have to bear things that ordinary people cannot bear!

These are Taizu’s original words!

Anyway, he has killed so many people, so there is no shortage of tens of thousands.

"Your Majesty, I don't mean to excuse these Japanese people."

"The so-called murder is worse than the intention to kill."

"Sometimes it's harder not to kill them than to kill them."

"And these 60,000 people are all young and strong. It would be a pity to kill them directly."

"So I thought it would be better to let them serve as laborers to atone for the crimes they committed."

"It just so happens that the Ministry of Industry is short of manpower for road construction in Daming."

"These Japanese pirates don't need to eat well, as long as they don't starve to death."

"In this way, it will not only speed up the development of the Ming Dynasty, but also allow the businessmen in the Ming Dynasty to take a good look at it. At the same time, it will also protect His Majesty's reputation."

"It's not much better than killing them directly."

Huang Jin bravely expressed his thoughts.

As soon as he said this, he felt countless strange eyes around him looking at him.

Good guy!

This is to use people as cattle and horses.

If this is the case, for those Japanese soldiers, it would be better to kill them directly.

After all, beheading only lasts a moment, while the torture of hard labor lasts ten or even twenty years.

Damn it...don't you Confucians believe in benevolence?

This method is not something you rotten scholars can come up with.