Daming: After self-explosive time travel, Lao Zhu's mentality collapsed

How could the Japanese gunboats be a match for the Fire Dragon? The sea surface was suddenly filled with flames and the sound of cannons. One after another, the Japanese warships were blown into sieves, and the wreckage was scattered all over the ground.

"Run! This is not human artillery fire, it's clearly the fire of hell!" The Japanese pirates wailed and fled in all directions.

But how could Chu Ze let them escape? He stood at the bow of the Fire Dragon and shouted, "Form a formation, surround them, and don't let any of them escape!"

The well-trained sailors immediately surrounded the remnants of the Japanese pirates and formed a circle. Dozens of cannons roared, instantly turning the sea into a sea of ​​fire.

"It looks like there's no escape this time!" "Oh my God, we've provoked the wrong people!" "It's all over, it's all because of the greedy boss who had to come to the Ming Dynasty to make a fortune. Now the whole army is wiped out, who will collect the bodies?" The Japanese pirates cried and wailed, regretting their fate.

It was a pity that he could not hate himself, so he could only surrender. The "Fire Dragon" advanced triumphantly all the way and soon surrounded the pirates' lair.

"Let's go ashore! Charge in and bring out their leader!" Chu Ze ordered.

The sailors rushed forward, holding their muskets and long swords, and rushed into the pirates' lair. For a moment, the island was filled with swords and sabers, and corpses were everywhere.

In less than half an hour, the pirate leaders were tied up and brought before Chu Ze. They had shifty eyes, were covered in blood, and looked miserable.

"Please spare my life, sir! I will never dare to do it again!" "Yes, we will withdraw from the Ming territorial waters now and promise not to invade again!" "Please be merciful, sir! Please give us a way out!" The leaders knelt down and begged for mercy.

Chu Ze sneered: "Spare you? You burned, killed and looted the people of our Ming Dynasty, you deserve to die! Today I will let you have a taste of the fire dragon!"

After that, Chu Ze waved his hand, and the cannons fired. The forts, warships, and granaries on the island instantly turned into a sea of ​​fire, rumbling.

The pirate leaders were stunned and fell to their knees, but Chu Ze ignored them and went back to the boat.

"Pass the order down, thoroughly investigate the Japanese threat, and don't let any spy go! At the same time, repair the warships, continue patrolling the sea, and guard against it with all your might! Also, report the results of this battle to the court, and you will all be rewarded!" Chu Ze gave orders to his subordinates one by one.

"Yes!" All the generals responded in unison.

When the news reached the capital, the whole country was filled with jubilation. The people lined the streets to welcome the victorious soldiers, and Zhu Yuanzhang was even more delighted.

"My dear Lord Chu, you are truly a pillar of the country! You were able to completely wipe out the Japanese pirates. I really admire your military achievements!" Zhu Yuanzhang clapped his hands in admiration.

Zhu Yuanzhang immediately issued an edict, appointing Chu Ze as the "General of Sweeping the Sea" and commanding the navy of the world. From then on, the sea borders were safe and the people were at peace.

But at this time, an unexpected guest came to visit. It turned out to be an envoy from Goguryeo, who claimed to be sent by the king to make peace.

"No, no, Your Majesty, you must be on guard." During the court discussion, a minister immediately raised an objection, "Although the Kingdom of Goguryeo came to make peace, who knows what their intentions are? What if they want to test our military strength and wait for an opportunity to strike? Isn't that inviting a wolf into the house?"

All the ministers agreed and tried to dissuade them. Zhu Yuanzhang was also quite shaken after hearing this: "You all have a point. Goguryeo's intentions are unclear, so we must be cautious." Just as all the ministers were talking, Chu Ze suddenly stood up and said: "Your Majesty, in my humble opinion, Goguryeo's move may not be malicious. On the contrary, if we can convince people with virtue, perhaps we can turn enemies into friends."

As soon as these words came out, the whole hall was in an uproar. "General Chu, what you said is wrong!" "That's right, Goguryeo is ambitious and wicked, how can it be changed by mere kindness?" "General, don't take it lightly!"

The ministers all spoke one after another, obviously having many concerns about Chu Ze's proposal. Even Zhu Yuanzhang was quite hesitant.

"Are you sure about what you said?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked.

"Your Majesty, although I am not completely sure, I think it is worth a try." Chu Ze said sternly, "Although Goguryeo is not my vassal, it is connected to me by mountains and rivers. If we can persuade them with benevolence, we may be able to turn hostility into friendship. If we treat them sincerely, maybe we can make them sincerely convinced and become a solid barrier for my Ming Dynasty?"

Zhu Yuanzhang was silent for a long time after hearing this, and finally nodded slowly: "Well, as you said, I will personally meet with the Goguryeo envoys to see what their intentions are. If they are sincere, I will give them a great grace and let them know the magnanimity of our Ming Dynasty!"

Therefore, Zhu Yuanzhang issued an order to let Chu Ze take full responsibility for receiving the Goguryeo envoys. They held banquets one after another and drank and talked happily.

The Goguryeo envoys were all filled with emotion when they saw such a grand occasion. During the banquet, they toasted Chu Ze frequently and said that it was very enjoyable.

"The general is worthy of being a famous general of his generation, and his benevolence is invincible!" "That's right, the general is magnanimous and has the bearing of the Ming Dynasty, which is truly rare in the world!" "The general's reputation is well-known throughout Goguryeo. After seeing him today, I find that his reputation is well-deserved!" The envoys kept flattering him, and were very willing to surrender.

Chu Ze was not arrogant, he just smiled and said: "My envoys are too kind. Our Ming Dynasty and Goguryeo are connected by mountains and rivers, we should share what we have and what we need, and share weal and woe. General, I am just a minister of my hometown, and I am just doing my best."

"Oh?" The senior and respected envoy in the lead suddenly became interested. "May I ask, General, what does it mean to be a loyal minister to your hometown? What does it mean to share weal and woe?"

Chu Ze put down his wine glass and said sternly, "Your Excellency, you don't know that the people are the foundation of the country. If a ruler of a country can take the suffering of the people as his own responsibility and sympathize with the people, he will naturally win the hearts of the people and prosper the country."

"Now that my Great Ming is peaceful and prosperous, and people from all over the world are coming to congratulate us, it all depends on the word 'benevolence'. A benevolent person loves others, puts others in his or her own shoes, and treats the people of the world as if they were his or her own flesh and blood. With this, how can you not be convinced?"

Chu Ze spoke incessantly, citing classics, and the Goguryeo envoys listened in fascination, nodding their heads frequently.

"So that's how it is, so that's how it is! We are enlightened!" The envoys bowed one after another. "The general's words are like a revelation, and we are suddenly enlightened! If the Ming Dynasty really has such a benevolent general, the people of Goguryeo will surely be convinced and loyal to him!"

Chu Ze quickly helped them up and said humbly, "You envoys, there is no need to do this. The rise and fall of a country depends on the people. Now that the envoys have realized this, if they can govern the country with benevolence when they return, there is no need to worry about the prosperity of Goguryeo. By then, our Ming Dynasty and Goguryeo will soar together and create a prosperous era in East Asia. Isn't it wonderful?"

The envoys were filled with tears when they heard this. "General, we will keep your words in mind! We will report this to our king when we return, so that everyone in Goguryeo can enjoy the grace of the Ming Dynasty! From now on, Goguryeo will forever be a vassal of the Ming Dynasty, and we will never have second thoughts again!"

Chu Ze shook hands with all the envoys one by one and talked happily. When the news was reported back to the capital, Zhu Yuanzhang was overjoyed.

"Great! Lord Chu is truly a loyal minister to the country! A mere envoy can actually persuade people to surrender. This kindness is truly unmatched!" Zhu Yuanzhang praised him endlessly. (End of this chapter)