"However..." he changed the subject, "we must select carefully. I, the Grand Commandant, want that land to forever be inhabited by pure Qin people!"
The order was quickly relayed.
Coastal counties began selecting immigrants. Those with clean backgrounds were chosen to go to Japan to reclaim wasteland and cultivate land.
"Furthermore," the wicked man continued, "military garrisons must be established in every major port. I, the Grand Commandant, will ensure that this sea area remains forever under the control of my Great Qin!"
He walked to the sand table: "You see, the location of these islands is extremely important. With these outposts, the Qin navy can control the entire sea area. If we want to continue expanding eastward in the future..."
The generals' eyes lit up. They then realized that the Grand Commandant's ambitions went far beyond this. This annihilation of Japan was merely the beginning!
"But right now..." the wicked man changed the subject, "the most important thing is to clear the sea. These days, Japanese corpses are floating everywhere, which could easily cause a plague."
"This subordinate will take care of it immediately!"
A large number of fishing boats were requisitioned specifically to retrieve bodies from the sea. The rotting corpses were hauled ashore and cremated.
Soon, the waters off Japan returned to calm. However, the seawater seemed to forever carry the stench of blood, a testament to the tragedy that had once unfolded there.
"Order the Ministry of Works," the wicked man continued, "to build a mound of skulls on the highest point of Ashihara Island. Make it a pile of Japanese heads, so that future generations will forever remember that these despicable Japanese were utterly annihilated by our Great Qin!"
Construction began on a hundred-zhang-high mound of skulls. Countless Japanese heads were piled up, reflecting a ghastly white light in the sunlight. This was the majesty of the Great Qin, built with the blood and bones of foreign tribes!
"Grand Commandant," Meng Tian suddenly said, "I've heard there are many small countries beyond the East Sea. After learning of the Japanese's fate, they've all sent envoys to sue for peace..."
"Ha!" the wicked man sneered. "Those who know when to yield are the wise. However..."
His gaze sharpened: "Let them submit for now. When the strength of my Great Qin grows, our iron cavalry will surely sweep across the entire sea!"
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