I Want to Be the Grand Chancellor.

Summary

As dusk fell, Japanese pirates retreated, allowing the defending troops a moment of respite. Xu San, despite his injuries, maniacally decapitated pirate corpses, joined by other village braves. They claimed 176 heads, but losses were high, leaving Tang Yi dissatisfied. Meanwhile, Zhao Wen Hua, an envoy, reveled in the victory, fearing exposure of his past misdeeds. He envisioned rising in status due to the battle's success. Tang Yi proposed giving Zhao all the credit for the victory, seeking support for the local militia's needs, including better organization, firepower, and a naval force. Zhao agreed to help, intrigued by the potential rewards.

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