After a brief moment of thought, he replied, "Your Majesty, I believe we should immediately summon local physicians to treat the injured citizens, while simultaneously increasing the frequency of troop patrols across the various regions. We should also select able-bodied young men from among the populace to form self-defense forces, which can hold their ground against the pirates for a time until the Yingzhou Garrison arrives."
"Very good."
Chu Ying nodded with satisfaction, but his tone shifted as he asked, "That is merely a remedial measure after the pirates attack, and a precaution against the next raid. Yet surely you realize that the most crucial part is still missing?"
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