Chapter 498: Conquest of Luzon
Traitors, too many have appeared in Chinese history.
The emperor knew that even if Fan Wencheng and others were cut into pieces, he would not be able to eliminate such a thing. However, the traitors who must be warned of others, who have to serve as a member of foreign races and harm their compatriots will never end well.
This is also revenge, or revenge. It is the same as the killing of the Ming people who died in the rebellion of Jianlu.
Similarly, conquering Luzon and slaughtering the Spanish was a battle of revenge that was paid for blood debts.
The emperor wants to declare to the world with cruelty and violence that those who kill our people in Daming must have blood and life to repay them.
Especially Western Yi, nothing can make them understand better than violence and bloodiness, the toughness of the Ming Empire and the ruthlessness of the emperor.
Use a bloody killing to bring peace to future generations, or to bless the amulets for the people of the Ming Dynasty. No matter where they are, the Ming Empire will be their guarantee.
The emperor thought a lot because he knew too much of the blood and tears of overseas Chinese, and even more about the cruelty of Western barbarians.
For jackals, only by truly suffering from trauma can they have a memory and become afraid when they think about it.
In Manila Bay, the sound of cannons rumbled and the smoke filled the gunpowder. More than a dozen Ming naval warships were cruising, opening fire, and shooting against the cannons on the shore.
There are more warships on the periphery, plus merchant ships, 150 or 60 ships, with an unprecedented scale.
The Spaniards were completely unprepared for the sudden attack of the Ming army.
Several warships were caught off guard by the Ming Navy, who rushed into the port. No one on board was in place, and they were sunk and injured, completely losing their combat effectiveness.
This is due to the emperor's deep hiding of strategic intentions. Not only did he never mention the massacre of Chinese in Luzon, but he also allowed trade with the Spanish.
The Spanish not only have shopping malls in Guangzhou, but also in Shanghai. The business is doing well, and it is not the case when they were monopolized by the Portuguese before.
At the same time, Manila also flourished because of commerce. Ming Dynasty maritime merchants purchased grain, spices, and local specialties from here, which also gave the Spaniards a great illusion.
Who would have thought that the Ming Dynasty suddenly began a fierce attack on Luzon, with no signs in advance.
Bunches of rockets flew up from the ship, swept across the sky, and smashed towards the two Spaniards.
Boom, boom, boom... One after another, the explosion sounded, and the rockets burst into fireballs.
Boom! A deafening loud noise rang out on the turret, and the rocket ignited the gunpowder accumulated in the turret. The turret, which had been bombarded by the ship gun, suffered a devastating blow.
The turret was completely destroyed, and the Spanish above were in great casualties and could no longer fight back.
Another turret also lost its ability to fight back under the overwhelming bombardment. The sound of cannons continued to sparsely, and the surviving Spanish escaped in a panic.
In fact, the attack on the turret was on both sides of the water and land. A marine army had landed from the bay more than ten miles away and was circumventing the turret.
One hundred, fifty and sixty ships, three thousand Marines; Spain had only a few warships and hundreds of men.
When fighting a rabbit with a fierce lion, you must do your best. This is not only a crushing attack with absolute advantage, but also a rare practical exercise.
Shen Yourong personally took charge of the command, and all three squadrons of the South China Sea sent troops.
"Dang to land, hurry up." Gan Hui drove the warship himself and leaned towards the dock.
According to the established plan, the landed one thousand Marines were enough to reach the Spaniards who drove from Manila City.
But in order to be more confident and for this rare practical training, the Marine Corps should try to participate in the battle, even if it is to watch the battle.
The ship carrying the navy warships came out and moved closer to the dock. The impatient captain had already put down the boat and rushed to the shallows with his soldiers.
As long as the Marines landed successfully, they would be sure to win the battle against Luzon. Of course, the Navy's victory is crucial and it is necessary to clear obstacles for the Marines.
In fact, the Emperor of Ming Dynasty has always had a question, why are the combat power of those natives overseas so weak?
You know, when the Spanish invaded the Luzon Islands from Mexico, there were only two teams of soldiers, each with only more than one hundred people.
Even if it is well-trained, it is not well-equipped, but it is not well-equipped. How can it rule such a vast land and force the local Sudan to surrender?
If he was such a weak chicken, the emperor felt that the pace of expansion should have taken a bigger step.
The Marine Corps belonged to three squadrons. After the ships approached the dock, they quickly landed on the entire team.
They did not carry heavy weapons, and the rockets on the ship were moved down as weapons for siege and provided them with firepower support for land warfare.
Of course, if the attack on Manila is blocked, the navy will unload the heavy artillery from the ship and transport it to the city.
"You are the governor." Yan Siqi stood beside Li Dan, looking at the dock in the distance, and said jokingly: "It's better to be a neighbor. There are many islands around Luzon, so give us one."
Li Dan smiled and said, "Long live the approval, I just care about other islands in Luzon, and I don't care about it for the time being."
Turning his head to look at Li Guozhu, Yan Siqi smiled and said, "Guozhu, this is what your adopted father has kept for you. Do it well and become a governor."
Lee Kwok-jo has resigned from his post in Mekong Province and has joined Luzon to run this wider place.
Obviously, he also has his own ambitions and ambitions. The emperor did not explain whether he could be hereditary.
But this is not important. As Yan Siqi said, there are many islands around, like Mindanao, which seems to be the size of Luzon.
As for other slightly smaller islands, there are more than a dozen, and the area is equivalent to that of a mainland government.
"Uncle Yan was joking." Li Guozhu bowed and said, "The adoptive father taught him that he would not be able to eat too much. He first helped his adoptive father manage Luzon well, which is the priority now."
Yan Siqi smiled and disagreed with Li Guozhu's polite words.
He had his own plans. Borneo would be the focus of his management. With the foundation laid by Li Dan, he would recruit some talented people and manage it well, and the governor would not be able to do anything.
Li Dan smiled and looked at Li Guozhu and said, "The retired veterans hired must treat each other well. Whether they can establish a stable foundation in Luzon and expand their foundation depends on the effectiveness of their training."
Retired veterans are very popular. Not only are they hired in Borneo, but the Mekong Province and the newly occupied Myanmar land have also begun to recruit to the toasts.
The emperor supported the expansion of the chieftain's territory. In addition to the retired veterans, they could even purchase weapons and equipment.
According to the emperor's conditions, the troops stationed in Luzon for a period of one year. All of them may be withdrawn or a small number may be left behind.
Chapter completed!