"Under the mediation of our Great Qi, Xixia and the rebels reached a ceasefire agreement."
"The Liao and Jin dynasties brutally suppressed the rebellion. According to incomplete statistics, at least 50,000 civilians have been displaced, causing a severe humanitarian disaster. We urge the relevant parties in the Liao and Jin dynasties to pay close attention to the safety of life and property of the people and safeguard their basic human rights."
"In three days, the Imperial Master will be in Quanzhou City to welcome the warriors back from their circumnavigation. Their voyage not only explored a vast expanse of overseas land, but also proved that the land we are on is round."
"Currently, the ministers in the court are discussing the Fengshan ceremony at Mount Tai, and most officials agree that Your Majesty will go to Mount Tai."
Nowadays, storytellers in the teahouses and taverns of Da Qi have a new job, which is to read newspapers to the guests.
Newspapers in Da Qi have now become more diverse, with sports newspapers, entertainment newspapers, and financial newspapers all beginning to emerge.
Today, the people of Da Qi also know the importance of understanding information. Even if you walk in the fields and find an old man, he will be able to chat with you.
It is said that men's favorite newspapers besides financial newspapers are sports newspapers. As for girls, they will ask their family members to buy some entertainment newspapers and bring them back.
The entire Da Qi attaches great importance to the fact that those who have been sailing on the ocean are finally coming back.
As reported in the newspapers, this trip not only brought a lot of news about overseas lands, but also proved that the land was round.
This news was so shocking that many people did not believe it. They all thought that it was fabricated by people who went to sea.
But more people, those who have received higher education, realize that a new era is about to come.
Lu Chen, who had not appeared for a long time, stood in person at the brand new Quanzhou City Pier that day to welcome the return of these warriors.
The entire dock was crowded with people. With the deepening of overseas development, more and more businessmen and people benefited from it.
Everyone knows that if there is really more land out there, it means more wealth and more people can make a fortune.
At noon, when Lu Chen was sitting in a makeshift shed sipping tea, someone pointed at the seashore and shouted that a ship was coming. Everyone then saw the shadows of several large ships gradually appearing on the sea level.
When the boat reached the shore, Lu Chen couldn't help but step forward and say, "Everyone, this trip was really hard." Looking at the people coming down from the boat, who were almost as black as monkeys due to the sun.
It was indeed very hard. Lu Chen remembered that when everyone went out to sea, ten ships had already gone, but now only four could come back. This loss rate was really scary.
The leading general wiped the tears of excitement from his face and said, "It wasn't hard at all. We didn't disgrace the glory of Da Qi! This time we reached as far as South America, as you mentioned, and brought back the things you needed."
Lu Chen patted the generals on the shoulders and said, "Alright, I'll commend you for your achievements. You will definitely leave a lasting mark in history!"
Lu Chen was not joking. With such achievements, it would be easy to be granted the title of marquis.
The many fine varieties brought back this time can be cultivated, and the dining tables of the people of Da Qi will be much richer.
The long-awaited potatoes and sweet potatoes were also brought back. With sufficient food, the population can grow. When the labor force increases, it is inevitable that social wealth will increase as well.
Afterwards, a large amount of wealth will be invested in the field of scientific and technological research and development, which will further promote the development of productivity, thus forming a virtuous circle.
Although there were heavy losses during this voyage, at least four ships returned, which means that these ships have explored a route.
The ships that went out this time were all wooden ships. Now, the latest shipbuilding technology of Da Qi can already produce ironclad ships.
Next time I go to those places, it is no exaggeration to say that they are full of strong ships and powerful guns.
Thinking of this, Lu Chen couldn't help but ask, "Have you found the Aegean Sea and the surrounding countries I asked you to find?"
"We found them. We even had a conflict with some of them. One of our ships was sunk by them."
Seeing the leading general's indignant look, Lu Chen patted him on the shoulder with satisfaction and said, "A gentleman's revenge is never too late. Don't worry, you need to take good care of your body. Our latest ironclad warship will be launched soon, and then we will go and wipe out all of Europe!"
After saying this, Lu Chen himself became excited. He couldn't wait to realize trade freedom.
After settling these soldiers, Lu Chen boarded the return ship.
Standing on the brand new ironclad ship, Lu Chen felt extremely proud. He had finally achieved technological supremacy.
A month ago, a riot broke out at Iwami Ginzan. Some local daimyos who were unwilling to give up gathered together and organized a fleet, heading straight for Iwami Ginzan.
Ma Tong, who had received the news in advance, immediately asked for help from Da Qi. It was said that the daimyos of Japan were serious this time, with more than 300 ships of various types.
After receiving the distress message, the Da Qi side immediately dispatched three ironclad ships that had completed their sea trials and were docked in the Jiaolai area.
They ran at full speed towards Iwami Ginzan.
When the three ironclad ships arrived, the battle of Iwami Ginzan had already broken out.
Looking at the countless ships swarming in, the three ironclad ships rushed forward without hesitation, just like three prehistoric beasts, violently and domineeringly tearing apart the enemy's formation.
The indestructible armor and the terrifying shells that could explode directly made the Japanese coalition forces pay a heavy price.
The three ironclad ships forcibly defeated 300 Japanese ships of various types and forced them to flee in panic.
After the battle, the sea was filled with wood chips and debris, but the three ironclad ships were still standing on the sea. Their pitch-black hulls looked like demons running out of hell!
3:300!
Da Qi used practical actions to tell everyone what technological crushing means.
This battle demonstrated the majesty of the Great Qi, and it also directly broke the backbone of the entire Japanese nation.
As expected, on the seventh day, the letter of surrender written by the King of Japan himself was delivered to the desk of the Emperor of Da Qi.
The Great Qi was not polite either. It immediately asked all the daimyos of Japan to disarm their private armed forces. The Great Qi would send officials to help Japan manage its people.
Japan's market is fully open to Da Qi, and at the same time, Japan must pay Da Qi 200 million taels of silver as compensation!
In this battle, Da Qi finally showed its majestic side to the whole world.
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