Military medals are divided into three major aspects: commemorative medals, collective military medals and individual military medals.
Now the Ming Dynasty was very rich. After defeating the British fleet, York handed over the 12 million silver coins raised and the delivery documents of French Guiana in South America to the Ming Dynasty.
These silver coins were converted through the system and reduced to 11 million Ming silver coins.
Therefore, Zhu Zaiming purchased a large number of military medals directly from the system.
The Spring Offensive Commemorative Medal, in order to commemorate the Ming Dynasty's achievements in the Spring Offensive, is issued to every soldier who participated in the battle.
The Australian Great Battle Medal commemorates the victory of the heroic Ming-French Combined Fleet in the naval battle. All soldiers who participated in the battle received one.
The Battle of Sydney Medal was awarded to all soldiers participating in the battle to commemorate the final decisive battle between the Ming Dynasty and the French Allied Forces and the British Army in Sydney.
At the same time, groups with outstanding performance will be awarded third to first-class collective military medals according to their contribution.
Individuals with extremely outstanding performance will be awarded third to first-class personal military medals.
The commemorative medals and collective military medals are okay. Each unit has its own merits in combat.
The personal military medals are different. After the war, the General's Office, after statistics and verification, only issued less than 60 personal military medals.
And these soldiers will be awarded personally by Zhu Zaiming.
"Zhao Tiezhu comes out!"
"arrive!"
Zhao Tiezhu took a step forward, standing straight with his head held high and his chest high. The commemorative medal and collective military medal he had already worn on his chest were particularly conspicuous.
Zhu Zaiming helped him organize his clothes and read out his personal military merits.
"Zhao Tiezhu, the gunner of the 240th gun of the Heavy Artillery Brigade, used artillery to destroy three bastion corner towers in the Battle of Sydney... The artillery team is now awarded the first-class collective merit and the second-class individual merit!"
Zhu Zaiming put two military medals on his chest, straightened the medals that Zhao Tiezhu had shaken due to excitement, patted his shoulders and said warmly.
"Come in!"
"yes!"
Zhao Tiezhu stood at attention with a "pop", ran back to the queue and stood still.
Not only Zhao Tiezhu, but also dozens of other soldiers and officials from the Ministry of Rites were holding several urns waiting for the award.
Nara Ichibei, Owari Sukeo, and several French soldiers were also in the awarding procession.
After the awarding ceremony was over, everyone took a group photo.
This scene was recorded in detail by officials of the Ministry of Rites.
Half a month later, the vanguard of the Ming Navy returned to Xinxiang.
Zhu Zaiming, in collaboration with officials from various ministries, disembarked at the civilian port with the generals and soldiers with medals on them, and received a warm welcome from the people.
After fighting for more than a month, reporters from Daming News regularly sent back battle reports.
The Brest defeated the guerrilla fleet, won the Great Battle of Australia Gulf, the army swept Australia with overwhelming force, and won the Battle of Sydney...
For a month, people have spent almost every day in carnival, squatting in front of the newspaper office every day, waiting for the new issue of the newspaper to be released.
The streets are lined with lanterns, and businesses are offering discounts in various ways.
Some foreigners are also infected, shopping, eating, drinking in Xinxiang...
The next day, the Daming Newspaper, the original Xinxiang Newspaper, released a new issue of the newspaper. For the first time, it used a bound volume, which aroused the enthusiasm of the people to the peak.
In order to print a sufficient quantity, the printing press Zhu Zaiming bought from the system was so dry that it started to smoke.
"Sell newspapers!"
"Special report on the Spring Offensive, 16-page large bound volume, perfect for reading and collecting..."
"12 copper coins each, limited quantity, first come, first served!"
Newsboys carry canvas bags and sell newspapers along the street.
At this time, the daily wages of ordinary people in Xinxiang were 120 yuan, and a newspaper sold for 12 yuan, which was equivalent to 15 yuan a copy in later generations, which was not cheap.
But how can people now have so much daily consumption?
Three meals a day at the factory, afternoon tea and late night snacks are only 15 cents, and the rest is all real savings.
Even if there are big expenses, it won’t cost much.
Therefore, a 12-article newspaper, or a bound volume, is not expensive at all for the people of Xinxiang.
The newspapers were sold out quickly.
The common people rolled up newspapers, found a teahouse, ordered a cup of black tea with milk and sugar, then took a delicious sip and enjoyed the afternoon tea time.
After Zhu Zaiming succeeded to the throne, adult night schools have never stopped. In some factories in the future, it will be impossible for people who are illiterate to work.
Different from the fully automatic CNC in later generations, many tasks during this period were manually adjusted. For some minor problems with the machine, on-the-job self-study was even required.
Therefore, it is urgent to improve people’s knowledge level.
"Let me know what the newspaper is talking about today."
"The establishment of the 1st Division of the Ming Dynasty Standing Division...the giant steel ship of the Ming Navy..."
"The epic story of the Battle of Sydney... our troops' casualties... prisoners..."
"The General's Office decided to order 20,000 war horses from North America..."
"The General's Office plans to commission two more Dingyuan-class battleships."
"Construction of the Monument to the Heroes of the Ming Dynasty has begun..."
"In this battle, a large number of heroic men emerged from our army and were awarded medals by His Majesty himself. A total of 56 men including French friends."
Each event, coupled with a large number of photos, made people excited.
Ultra-clear photos of Dingyuan, Zhenyuan and Brest, huge steel hulls, and thick cannons.
There is even a photo of Dingyuan and Zhenyuan firing salvos.
These shocking pictures have deeply impressed everyone's hearts.
The common people couldn't help but recall the abjection of the late Ming Dynasty, the century-old struggle between the Australian Ming Dynasty and the British...and now the devastating offensive of the navy and army.
People became alarmed.
I sat up in shock while dying of illness, the great powers are actually myself?
I, the Ming Dynasty, am so rich in martial virtue?
…
Xinxiang Imperial Palace.
Zhu Zaiming met York again.
All the civil and military officials, including the Snow Prince Zhu Xianxue, were all smiling.
"Your Majesty, the foreign minister is here to say goodbye."
York bowed respectfully and told his purpose.
Since arriving in the East last year, York and his party have stayed for more than half a year, and it is time to return to France.
Napoleon sent an envoy to conclude a contract with the Manchus and become allies.
Let the Manchus enter India from the southwest, destroy the British Empire's colonies, and block the British east-west trade routes, thus bringing the anti-French alliance's logistics to the same level as France.
But a twist of fate allowed York to find a more powerful ally in the Ming Dynasty.
York couldn't wait to bring the good news back.
"Oh, you're going back now? Don't you want to stay a few more days?"
Zhu Zaiming stepped down from the dragon chair and helped Yorke up in the eyes of the ministers sitting on both sides.
To be honest, Zhu Zaiming is still a little reluctant to let go of York. He is very interested in France's Southeast Asian colonies and would not mind chatting more with York.
It is naturally the best choice to obtain colonies without war.
How could York know what Zhu Zaiming was thinking.
But using the entire Southeast Asian colonial wealth and French Guiana is already the limit of his authority.
He would have to return to France and ask Napoleon himself if he wanted the colonies in Southeast Asia.
Finally, Zhu Zaiming reluctantly sent York and others aboard.
Six 240-meter heavy guns and 1,600 shells were loaded onto the ship.
The Brest began its eastward journey with a fleet of sailboats loaded with coal and cannonballs, replenishing supplies in French Guiana, South America, and then crossed the Atlantic Ocean back to the port of Brest.
Zhu Zaiming also began to hold cabinet meetings to discuss the strategic direction for the next stage.
