Beiyang new warlord

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With a creak of the closed door, it was finally opened to the Ming army. Holding flintlock guns, a large number of Ming army soldiers filed in through the door, and completely took over the city wall that was blackened by smoke. The swollen and swollen Spanish defenders surrendered with their matchlock guns raised high, followed by those handymen who also came out tremblingly.

But what awaited them was still a cold gallows.

First of all, all the defenders of the Spanish conquistadors had to be exterminated. As Manila’s force, they must have been stained with Ming’s blood. The barbaric ones are served on the gallows, and the poor-looking ones are sent into slavery. Although they are not very good, they are not much worse than serving people. Now the Ming Empire has a strong demand for white slaves, which is also true. That's a lot of extra money.

Still ignorant of his fate, with swollen eyelids, a large group of dejected captives obediently followed out of the gate.

But not everyone was carried out obediently like sheep. In the room next to the governor’s office, standing on a stool, the Spanish interpreter looked out the window at the Ming army filing in. He screamed with tears in his eyes. come out.

"Father! Grandpa! Let's take a look in Heaven! Our Daming finally took back Manila!!!"

The stool was thrown away suddenly, and with the roar, his whole body was heavily hung on the beam.

When Huang Degong came in, the body of the interpreter had become cold and hard inside!Looking at the last man from Manila, who was silent for a long time, Huang Degong waved his hands helplessly.

"Send him to Xicheng Cemetery, let's have a proper burial!"

This side put down their weapons, and after being picked, the remaining 400 Spaniards were pushed directly to the gallows under Fort St. Philip. Seeing those dangling gallows, the Spanish soldiers suddenly screamed and cursed.

"You Xu people, you betray your trust and don't count, you will die!!!"

Not to mention, these barbarians learned quickly when they went to the country to do as the Romans did. When they were pushed to the gallows, several Spanish conquistadors even cursed in Cantonese, but no one would reason with them at this time. Once the sleeve is hung around the neck, pull it up and you can dry the salted fish!

Ten people clutched their necks and struggled vigorously on the gallows. The Spaniards waiting to die below were all terrified. At this time, a Ming businessman who has been running around Manila all year round was thinking about his fat belly, and he was arrogant. Strolling over, pointing at those Spaniards who died of rabbits and foxes, he yelled loudly on purpose.

"What are you yelling about? Daming's treachery, I'm telling you, your archbishop's surrender condition is [-] gold coins per person! You didn't pay the money, do you deserve it?"

While speaking, Huang Degong specially arranged for the Ming army to send Andolema, Celita and other Spanish nobles out of St. Philip's Castle. Seeing them leave safely, their eyes were red, and the Spanish conquistadors who were waiting to die sent out one by one. The cup roared.

"They are the traitors! They betrayed us for their lives!"

"Damn nobles! God will punish you!"

"Go to hell bastard!"

A series of performances, the effect can be regarded as highlighted, and another group of Spaniards were put on the gallows. The staff officer of the Ming army who was in charge of the execution suddenly gave him a wink, and the executioners suddenly showed understanding expressions. The nooses were put on the necks of Spanish conquistadors who were screaming angrily or begging for mercy in fear. These people pulled up the ropes abruptly, and after less than 3 minutes, they put the group down and threw them heavily into the corpses. pile.

The executions continued one after another, and it seemed that the Ming army had also become lazy. The corpses of the hanged Spaniards were thrown into a pile and left.

The night gradually became thicker, no one seemed to notice, the pile of corpses trembled like a ghost, a few black shadows staggered and clutched their necks, and quietly climbed down the steep cliff

Chapter 664. Dying struggle

The Japanese admire cherry blossoms, and believe that life should wither and fall as briefly and brilliantly as cherry blossoms. The gallows of the Ming army is now like this cherry blossom tree, swaying with violent shaking, and finally takes life away.

As the last few Western men and women hung on the torture rack and twitched, they were taken out of their lives. The more than [-] Spaniards in Manila were basically killed, and the blood revenge of tens of thousands of descendants of the Ming Dynasty was avenged. More than half, commanding the infantry to throw the corpses into the pile, the staff officer of the fifth regiment who was in charge of directing the execution breathed a sigh of relief as if a heavy burden had been lifted from his heart.

The wind of the undead whistling in the ears also seemed to be a little lighter.

However, this romantic revenge always has some unsatisfactory feelings.

"Military Commander Ye Ye! Those people are all young people. These gangsters are the culprits. If the culprit is not eliminated, how can we talk about revenge? Why are you?"

As soon as this came out of St. Philip Fort, the governor of Manila and the archbishop immediately got into the cafeteria under guard. Even Selita didn't look like a lady anymore. She picked up a fork and desperately pulled rice and cans into her small mouth. These days, they are really hungry.

It's just that there was no mercy at all, Chen Xinghua, the commander of the first regiment in custody, was murderous, staring at them, and asked in confusion.

Indeed, although it is said that the King of Hades is easy to deal with little ghosts, the order to massacre Ming descendants was issued by the governor, councilor and archbishop in front of him. He killed the underlings, but let them go. It feels like killing an octopus, chopping off its claws, but throwing away the most important head. After a while, it will grow back again.

With a root in his mouth and smoke rings in his mouth, Huang Degong was obviously a little displeased when he heard the question. In the old Ming Corps, there were strict rules between superiors and subordinates. For the orders of the chief, lower-level officers must never question, but In the Dongjiang Army, the general’s absolute majesty was deprived, and a large group of staff officers participated in the battle plan without saying anything. When the subordinates have doubts about the order, they still have the right to ask the chief to explain. These are all rules written into the military law. , making Huang Degong very uncomfortable.

However, there is a bad side, and there is still a good side. Just when Huang Degong was unhappy, a pleasant voice sounded beside him again. He was wearing a boat-shaped hat in a spirited manner, holding a marching map in his arms, and the staff officer of the corps. Mo Yi explained in a calm manner.

"His Royal Highness's mission this time is indeed aimed at revenge, but revenge does not necessarily mean killing people to achieve the goal. What His Highness means is to control Luzon and beat the Spaniards out. This is the ultimate goal. To achieve this goal, Then these few people are still useful!"

"Chen Guerzilla, are you willing to dedicate yourself to the great cause of the regent?"

"Through fire and water, there is no glory!"

Mao Jue's cult of personality was really strong enough, even though he didn't explain anything, this guy still stood at attention enthusiastically and saluted.

Seeing Gu Moyi looking back at himself and bowing slightly to himself, with long eyelashes showing off and trembling, Huang Degong couldn't help but feel better. At first, Mao Jue wanted to stuff a few pussies into him Huang Degong is one hundred unwilling to serve as an officer in the regiment, but now it seems that these girls are of some use, even if they are eye-catching.

However, the role of a female staff officer is more than just eye-catching. Reconciling internal conflicts is trivial. There is an old saying in Huaxia, the most poisonous woman's heart!

In the dark night, from the pile of dead people, several Spanish mercenaries who were released during the execution climbed out in fear, looked around like frightened birds, and then cautiously touched the edge of the cliff, along the steep cliff Climb down and escape.

In western myths and stories, it is the beautiful woman Pandora who opened the magic box full of jealousy, resentment, fear, and anger, and let the goods ravage the world. to the Spaniards.

I believe that after experiencing the betrayal of Andolema and others to save their own lives, after these resentful deserters pass the news, the lower-level infantry in other Spanish strongholds will no longer have unlimited trust in their noble officers like they did at the beginning!

Before the war begins, we must break down the morale of the opponent! The way of the general is also!

As the first colonial country to step into the sea in the Age of Discovery, the strength of the Spanish Empire should not be underestimated, especially the East Indies can be regarded as the core interests of the Spaniards. In addition to Manila, in the later generations of the Philippines, the Spaniards still have eight big and small strongholds, controlling large and small spice and fruit plantations on Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. When the Dutch East India Company rose, it had tens of thousands of mercenaries. But in the huge East Indies, the Spanish Empire can There are tens of thousands of organized mercenaries, and almost all the desperadoes, adventurers, thieves, and murderers from all over the world have gathered here for wealth.

They really came from all over the world. There are Indians from the New World, as well as unpatriotic British pirates, Italian mercenary crossbowmen, Saxon spearmen and swordsmen, Ottoman gunners, Arab Turkic cavalry, and even Japanese ronin. It's Daming's rotten pirate.

Daming’s outrageous move, if the massacre in Manila made everyone terrified, then Daming’s immigration took away the Spaniard’s property and threatened the interests of plantation owners in the entire Philippine Islands.

Later generations of online novels have made a famous saying that cutting people’s fortunes is like killing their parents! Interests are enough to support these early feudal manor owners. Taking up arms and joining the army, these manor owners also mobilized the slaves in the manor, promising freedom.

A large number of black slaves were also incorporated into the army, adding another color to the combined army.

However, the largest number is still the local Tu people. It has to be admitted that the strategy of Western colonists with guns in one hand and the Bible in the other is still very vicious. In the past, more than 20 tribes in the eight small kingdoms of Luzon all converted to Catholicism. In the bluffing of a magic stick like Andolema, a total of [-] natives joined the Spanish colonial army.

Unexpectedly, for two months, the Spaniards in Luzon were desperately recruiting troops, but the Ming army was quietly attacking Xia. Apart from the only military operation to take Fort San Philip in Manila, there was no He did not take any positive action, it seemed that Huang Degong was satisfied by guarding Manila.

This year, regardless of the maritime trade between the East and the West, it was affected. The turmoil in the East Indies forced the newly established East India Company to focus more on the Indochina Peninsula. Inadvertently, Annan, Burma, Siam Several other countries have obtained unprecedented opportunities. At the same time, India, which was not paid much attention at the beginning, has also entered the sight of shareholders of Hangzhou East India Company for the first time.

Wu Sangui's guarded East India Company Calcutta stronghold ushered in its first spring.

The bells hanging on the sails of the sea ships were tinkling. Standing on the shore and looking into the sea, a series of sails covered one side, and the dark-skinned, thin Indian natives hurried down to carry them under the yelling of the British merchants. With the packages on the ship, the originally empty warehouse was filled up little by little.

Standing on the newly built Calcutta fortress wall and pacing forward, the former Shanhaiguan commander-in-chief has also turned black a lot, but Wu Sangui still has a great sense of humor as he steps on the hot wall in leather slippers and looks down. sense of accomplishment.

Opportunities are always reserved for those who are prepared. The ancients did not deceive anyone. Originally, the banks of the Ganges estuary were a piece of dilapidated sandy mud. Unloading the next shipment was not only messy, but also delayed for two or three days.

Most importantly, it doesn't look like a big port with development potential.

But now, when building the Calcutta fortress, Wu Sangui took the opportunity to order the port to be expanded. Now the south bank of the river mouth is about 150 meters away, and a thick layer of crushed stone is laid on the inside as the foundation, and the top is covered with green bricks. The cement is smooth and smooth, and a straight path leads directly to the Kolkata fort built on the high ground near the mouth of the Ganges. Although the size of the port and the fort is not large, at least there is a clean and tidy atmosphere, which seems to be thriving. a feeling of.

Standing on the cement port, the two shopkeepers of the East India Company who didn't know whether they were from Shanxi or Shaanxi stamped their feet in surprise. Seeing the approval on their faces, Wu Sangui couldn't help showing a smile.

Although Jiangnan is not yet here, he has already chosen this place, and his fate is tied to this subcontinent. He will have to count on earning his future fame and fortune in this magical land of the three buddies. After staying here for a year, For the Mughal Empire, Wu Sangui is now full of confidence. The land here is fertile and the products are rich. Even if its richness is not as good as that of the south of the Yangtze River, it is not much worse. In the words of Confucianism, it is the land of Wangtu hegemony!

However, relying on Wu Sangui now, it is simply a fantasy to make waves in this land with an area similar to that of Daming. The only way to succeed is to attract the attention of the maritime merchants who are now the ruling class of the Ming Empire and attract immigrants. Come and live here to attract the East India Company to do business here. Only the higher the income that Calcutta brings to the East India Company, the greater the capital that the company and the regent are willing to invest here, and the more resources he can master Wu Sangui.