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

Chu Ze stood in front of the window of the imperial study, with a cold light flashing in his eyes.

The war in the North has been won.

The Mongolian army was defeated by the Ming Dynasty's firearms battalion and no longer had the ability to continue attacking.

On the battlefield, the border guards defended the territory of the Ming Dynasty with their blood and cavalry.

In this battle, the Ming Dynasty not only won stability on its borders, but also thoroughly crushed the Mongols' ambitions.

But Chu Ze knew in his heart that this was not the end, but a new beginning.

Although the Mongols were repelled, their threat still existed.

The remnants of the rebellion in Jiangnan and the harassment by Japanese pirates along the coast should not be taken lightly either.

"Although the world is stable, hidden dangers still exist."

"I will use thunderous means to completely clear all obstacles."

He turned around, his eyes filled with endless majesty.

"Lu Bing."

Lu Bing quickly walked into the imperial study and said respectfully, "Your Majesty, I am here."

Chu Ze slowly walked to the desk, tapping the table lightly with his fingers, his eyes cold.

"Order the garrisons in various places to reorganize their forces immediately."

"Although the Mongols in the north have been repelled, we must not let our guard down."

"Everywhere should remain alert at all times and report any disturbance immediately."

"Although most of the remnants of Jiangnan have been wiped out, there are still some remnants that are trying to revive."

"I won't allow them any breathing space."

"The garrisons and Jinyiwei in various parts of Jiangnan must continue their search. Any remaining members hiding will be killed without mercy!"

Lu Bing quickly clasped his fists and said, "Yes, Your Majesty."

"I will convey your majesty's order right away."

Chu Ze nodded, then glanced coldly across the map.

"Although Jiangnan is back under the control of the imperial court, I want more than just the immediate victory."

"I will completely eradicate all forces that may threaten the court."

"From now on, no rebellious force will be able to cause any more trouble."

Lu Bing was startled and quickly stepped back to convey the order.

Chu Ze stood in front of the desk, his eyes deep, thinking about the next plan.

"The Ming Dynasty must be stable."

"Whether it's internal strife or external enemies, I won't give them any chance."

"Only by eliminating all potential threats can the world be truly stable."

Just as he was deep in thought, the eunuch Wang Gonggong quietly walked into the imperial study and reported in a low voice: "Your Majesty, the latest news came from Jiangnan."

"Japanese pirates were active frequently in several coastal areas of Jiangnan. They took advantage of the chaos to harass coastal villages and towns, looted property, and even colluded with some local forces."

"Officials in Jiangnan have already reported to the court, requesting that the court send troops to eliminate the Japanese pirates and stabilize the situation along the coast."

When Chu Ze heard this, his eyes turned slightly cold and a hint of displeasure appeared on his face.

"Japanese pirates."

"These clowns dared to stir up trouble along the coast while I was clearing out the remaining rebels in Jiangnan."

"I'm really tired of living."

He said coldly: "Order the navy to immediately dispatch all warships and blockade all coastal ports."

"Order the coastal garrisons to strengthen their defenses and wipe out all those who collude with the Japanese pirates."

"I won't allow anyone to take advantage of the chaos to cause trouble!"

Eunuch Wang quickly bowed and said, "Yes, Your Majesty."

"I will convey it right away."

Chu Ze watched Eunuch Wang leave, feeling angry.

Although the Japanese pirates were not a major enemy, they continued to harass the coast, affecting people's livelihood and disrupting the overall stability of the imperial court.

The Jiangnan rebellion has just been quelled, and they are taking advantage of the chaos again. Chu Ze will definitely not let them do whatever they want.

"Japanese pirates, you are trying to take advantage of the chaos. I want you to know that the territory of the Ming Dynasty is not something you can easily invade."

"From now on, the imperial cavalry will be stationed along the coast. If the Japanese pirates dare to attack again, they will be killed without a burial place!"

He spoke to himself coldly, his eyes filled with endless murderous intent.

Just as Chu Ze was thinking about how to rectify the world, hurried footsteps were heard again outside. Lu Bing walked quickly into the imperial study with a solemn look on his face.

"Your Majesty, there is news from the capital."

"The Minister of Revenue submitted a memorial requesting that the national taxation system be rectified and the tax system reformed."

"Taxes in the Jiangnan area have long been controlled by aristocratic families, and much of the financial resources have not flowed into the national treasury."

"Now that Jiangnan is under the control of the imperial court, the Minister of Revenue believes that it is time to thoroughly rectify it and ensure that every penny of tax revenue reaches the imperial court."

When Chu Ze heard this, a hint of deep thought flashed in his eyes.

"Jiangnan's taxation does need to be reorganized."

"Those aristocratic families have been controlling taxes for many years, exploiting the people, and the court has gained no substantial benefits."

“Now that these aristocratic families have been eradicated, it is a good time for reform.”

"Pass on my order and order the Ministry of Revenue to immediately conduct a comprehensive rectification of taxes in Jiangnan."

"Any official who is involved in tax corruption will be punished, regardless of his rank."

"I want to let the taxes from Jiangnan flow back into the national treasury to benefit the people of the world!"

Lu Bing quickly clasped his fists and said, "Yes, Your Majesty."

"I will report this to the Ministry of Revenue right away."

Chu Ze nodded, then slowly walked to the window of the imperial study, staring at the sky in the distance.

"The tax reform in Jiangnan laid the foundation for the stability of the country."

"Only by ensuring that the court has sufficient financial resources can we support the prosperity of the Ming Dynasty and the stability of the people."

"I want every inch of tax revenue from the land to be used by the court and the people."

"I have made those aristocratic families who once controlled taxes and exploited the people disappear completely."

"From now on, the taxes of the Ming Dynasty will never fall into any private pocket again!"

Chu Ze's eyes were cold, and his tone revealed endless determination.

He knew that if the Ming Dynasty wanted to become truly powerful, relying solely on military force was far from enough.

Only by improving internal affairs and ensuring the court's financial abundance can we lay the foundation for long-term stability in the country.

“Tax reform is the first step.”

"Next, I will rectify the administration of officials and eradicate those cancers in the officialdom."

"Only by completely eradicating corruption can the imperial court truly control every inch of Ming Dynasty."

Chu Ze's eyes were deep, and he had already begun to think about the next more in-depth reforms.

Just as he was lost in thought, the eunuch Wang Gonggong once again walked into the imperial study with a hint of urgency in his expression.

"Your Majesty, urgent military information has been received from the northern border."

"Although the remaining Mongols were repelled, they did not retreat completely, but began to disperse into small cavalry groups and carry out guerrilla harassment."

"The border defense commanders request that the court send more reinforcements to completely wipe out these remaining enemy forces."

Upon hearing this, Chu Ze frowned slightly, with a hint of coldness in his eyes.

"The remnants of the Mongols are still so rampant."

"It seems that they are not willing to give up completely."

"Order the troops stationed in the northern border to wipe out these guerrilla remnants of the Mongolian army with all their strength."

"I will leave them nowhere to escape and completely put an end to their desire to counterattack!"

Eunuch Wang quickly bowed and said, "Yes, Your Majesty."

"I will convey it right away."

Chu Ze nodded, his eyes filled with endless determination.

"Whether it's internal or external troubles, I will not be lenient."

"The aristocratic families in the south of the Yangtze River have been destroyed, and the remnants of the Mongols in the north cannot escape either."

"I will personally protect the stability of this world."

"Anyone who dares to challenge my authority will eventually pay the price in blood!"

He walked slowly to the desk, picked up the pen, and wrote his will on the memorial.

From this moment on, the reorganization of the Ming Dynasty has been fully launched.

It is not only about tax reform and clean administration internally, but also about strengthening the military and defense externally.

Every step Chu Ze takes is to lay a more solid foundation for the future of the Ming Dynasty.

"If the world wants peace, it must first be put in order." (End of this chapter)