Chapter 45 Going north
When Liu Yu heard Xiao Wu's words, he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
This Xiao Wu is much stronger than Li Daoan, Xiao Ke and others.
Since defeating the Folang Jiren and Shengfan coalition last time, a group of Ming army generals have been like chicken blood.
They all advised Zhu Honghuan to go south to attack Manila.
Looking at these two guys with developed limbs, Liu Yu felt a little disappointed.
Manila, the Spaniards are in the core area of Luzon. Since entering Luzon, the Spaniards have been operating in Manila for a full hundred years.
The city is strong and the cannon is powerful. Just because these few thousand people want to attack Manila, it is nothing different from a dream.
Fortunately, Xiao Wu still has some strategic vision.
Compared to Manila, Lavague is undoubtedly a favorable point.
Lavague is located in the northwest of Luzon, just above Mingcheng.
Close to the South China Sea, it is an important trading port in Nanyang.
If Lavague could be occupied, it would undoubtedly be a huge help to the Ming court.
By occupying the city of Lavag, the Ming court could rely on Luzon Island to conduct trade in Southeast Asia.
Not to mention the southern city of Weigan.
Occupying Lavag and Vigan, thereby controlling the northern part of Luzon and the sea outside Luzon,
Through the Nanyang trade, the Ming court was continuously provided with considerable financial and material resources, which was crucial to the subsequent development of the Ming court.
"I agree with the Duke of Qin." Liu Yu agreed.
"For the current Ming court, it is a good opportunity to rely on Lavag and Vigan to conduct trade in Southeast Asia."
Seeing that Liu Yu agreed to his opinion, Xiao Wu was very satisfied and couldn't help but look at Liu Yu.
It seems that this kid is quite good, and this Zhongyong Hou Feng is pretty good.
He looked at Liu Yu with a smile and said, "The loyal and brave marquis is commendable for the country. Going north to Lavague, occupying the northern part of Luzon and confronting the north and south with the Folangji people was the only choice of the Ming court at this time."
Zhu Honghuan's face was ashen,
Xiao Ke also looked at Liu Yu with anger on his face.
Going south to Manila was the result of Li Daoan discussing with Zhu Honghuan.
Now most of the elite soldiers in Weiwu Town are at this time at the city of Banggui, confronting thousands of Shengfan coalition forces.
General Li Daoan has asked for more than once to send more reinforcements.
If you go north to attack Lavag, then the Ming court's energy will definitely be placed in the north.
Regardless of whether the strategy is correct or not,
Neither Zhu Honghuan nor Weiwu Town were good news.
"Mingcheng is just a military fortress after all. It is the fault of his ministers to let His Highness live in a small city for a long time." Xiao Wu stared at everyone present,
"Now, our army should go north to attack Lavag to serve as the capital of the Ming court." He Binyi said righteously.
"Yes, Mingcheng is indeed too small and not suitable for His Royal Highness to live for a long time. Lavague, an important town in northern Luzon, is indeed a good place to go, and it is crucial for the future development of the Ming court." Even Liu Quan, who was ignorant of the big words on the side, realized the importance of Lavague at this moment.
Seeing that the few people present had already expressed their opinions, Xiao Ke was not good at opposing it. He glanced at Zhu Honghuan, and saw that Zhu Honghuan nodded and then acquiesced.
"Liu Quan commanded the soldiers of Huben Town to set off immediately, headed to Weigan and occupy Weigan City." Xiao Wu looked at Liu Quan and ordered.
He was the Duke of Qin, and the commanders of the towns naturally had the right to order.
"The last general will receive the order." Liu Quan subconsciously hugged his hand when he saw Xiao Wu speak.
Seeing this, Xiao Ke sighed,
When Liu Quan was appointed as a marquis, he ordered him to form Huben Town.
It is precisely because I want to separate Liu Quan from the Navy Town and make him independent.
Let Liu Quan and Xiao Wu face each other so that Weiwu Town can make profits from it.
Unexpectedly, Xiao Wu regained Liu Quan and Hu Benzhen in just a few words.
Even Liu Yu looked terrified.
"General Xiao, no," Liu Yu bowed,
"Oh, what's wrong?" Xiao Wu looked at Liu Yu and said indifferently.
"The reason why we can base ourselves in Luzon is not because of the support of only thousands of Han people, but also the support of the indigenous people such as Ilok in Luzon."
"Vigan and Lavag are both towns where the Iroks lived for generations, but they were occupied by the Folangjimen. We logged into Luzon to defeat the Folangjimen, causing the Folangjimen stationed in Weigan to flee in a hurry." Liu Yu looked at the Ming general present and continued:
"For the sake of the overall situation, my Ming court returned Weigan City to the Yiluo people. If we do not attack each other, we would like to express our gratitude to the local Yiluo people who agreed to the Ming court's taxes."
"Now the soldiers in the city have three meals a day, and the materials and supplies needed are all taxed by the Yiluo people. If there were no Yiluo people, our Ming army would not have been able to hold on for such a long time." Liu Yu said.
"It is true that the Han people in Luzon could not support the Ming court's expenses in Luzon. Now we all rely on the taxes of the local Iroks." Xiao Ke also spoke.
"Is that true?" Xiao Wu looked at the Luzon defense map.
"It's okay. After we occupy Lavague, we can rely on Lavague to do business in Southeast Asia. The income we earn is enough to support the expenses of the Ming court. As for the local local zodiacs, it's just barbarians." Xiao Wu said coldly.
"Liu Quan, I ordered you to lead your troops to Weigan City immediately, relying on Weigan City, and take the opportunity to march into Lavag."
"The last general will receive the order." In desperation, Liu Yu had no choice but to accept the order.
"Yes." Xiao Wu nodded.
"As a coastal town in Luzon, if Lavague wants to occupy this city, it is absolutely insufficient to rely on land attack. I hope the Black Flag Gang will attack Lavague from the sea." Xiao Wu bowed to Li Tianyou, the leader of the Black Flag Gang.
"Please rest assured General Xiao Wu," Heiqi helped Li Tianyou to agree boldly.
At this time, he had already been ordered by the Ming court, and at this moment he did not compare himself with the island leader who was drinking happily in the city.
Since he has joined the Luzon Ming court, he should naturally show his skills.
"We have been traveling across the Southeast Ocean for decades and are quite familiar with the cities of Luzon. The commercial transactions in Lavague City are of great significance. We have also posed as merchant fleets to explore, and have used this to rob and rob more than once. We are very familiar with the military deployment of the city."
"The city of Lava is the first city in northern Luzon. Once merchants from Japan and other places often came here to trade, and lived in this large number of wealthy businessmen, including fleets from various countries in the South China Sea, especially the British, the Dutch, etc., and many Chinese merchants from South China Sea lived here." Li Tianyou said everything he knew.
"It's so good. Now the Ming court army will go north to occupy Weigan and Lavag, and hope that General Li Daoan will lead the soldiers of Weiwu Town to protect the south." Xiao Wu looked at Ming King Zhu Honghuan,
"Please ask His Highness the Superintendent to occupy Mingcheng. After the Ming army occupied Lavag, he will escort His Highness to move to Lavagcheng." Xiao Wugong bowed,
Chapter completed!