Fabio frowned.

Meng Shaoyuan said calmly: "You are probably talking about Emilio Aguinaldo."

Kavilli nodded vigorously.

This was the first president of the Philippines.

In 1898, just as the Philippine Revolutionary Army was defeating the Spanish colonists, the U.S. military suddenly declared war on Spain and officially intervened in the war in the Philippines. Soon the Spanish army was forced to retreat to Manila by the U.S.-Philippine coalition. Victory in the Philippines' Hundred Years' War of Independence seemed to be in sight.

However, "there is no such thing as love without reason, let alone hatred without reason." The United States' declaration of war on Spain was not for world peace, let alone the spread of so-called freedom and democracy.

At the end of the 19th century, emerging capital countries led by the United States developed rapidly, and the monopoly bourgeoisie was eager to expand. Overseas colonization was undoubtedly their best choice. However, the world had been divided up by established empires such as Britain and France. Naturally, the weakest ones would be picked first.

The declining Spain, which had only two colonies in Cuba and the Philippines, became a piece of cake in the eyes of the Americans.

Spain, which was trapped in a corner, reached an agreement with the United States in order to preserve the last dignity of the secret, and transferred the Philippines to the United States for 20 million US dollars. In order to make the show look beautiful, Spain and Spain also directed a landing operation in Manila. In this way, the Philippines

He was tricked by his "allies" without knowing it.

The U.S. military possesses advanced weapons and strong economic strength, and gradually expands its base starting from Manila. Ewell Otis, the commander-in-chief of the U.S. military in the Philippines, ordered the U.S. military to violently suppress the Philippine revolutionary cause. Although the Philippine revolutionary army is brave, it cannot stand up to the constant attacks of aircraft and artillery.

After a year of fighting, the Philippine Revolutionary Army retreated steadily.

Finally, Aguinaldo, the first president of the Philippines, ordered the troops to move to the countryside to carry out guerrilla warfare. The regular army transformed into guerrillas, and the regular warfare transformed into guerrilla warfare. The advanced weapons of the US military temporarily lost their advantage.

The Philippine Revolutionary Army annihilated nearly 10,000 U.S. troops. The more they suppressed, the more they resisted. This was the first time the United States tried to experience the blood behind colonial rule.

In February of the same year, Ewell Otis, the commander-in-chief of the U.S. Army in the Philippines, was transferred back to China due to the delay in stabilizing the situation in the Philippines. His successor was the famous Arthur MacArthur, and his son was Douglas MacArthur, who would become famous in Asia.

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After MacArthur Sr. came to power, he immediately terminated Otis's bloody suppression. He believed that the Philippines longed for freedom, and only by allowing the Philippines to gain sovereignty could the antagonistic relationship between the two countries be eased. He spread this news to the Filipino people through various channels.

Soon the U.S. military received important information that Philippine revolutionary leader Aguinaldo was hiding in Paranan. MacArthur immediately sent a team to arrest him.

The entire capture process went very smoothly. When Aguinaldo was brought into the U.S. military camp, he was warmly welcomed by MacArthur Sr. The U.S. military spread the news of the enthusiastic talks between Sr. MacArthur and Aguinaldo throughout the Philippines. Soon, revolutionary armies everywhere began to lay down their weapons.

, Old MacArthur took the opportunity to announce an amnesty. As long as the revolutionary army laid down its arms, not only would it not be guilty, but it would also receive certain compensation. At this time, the national resistance passion gradually subsided.

Years later, when asked about the intentions of the US military in occupying the Philippines, MacArthur Sr. replied: "...to promote the concept of freedom to the Filipino people. This concept of freedom has already achieved considerable development in the United States."

In fact, the so-called "freedom" is just a whitewash of imperialist colonial rule. The old MacArthur advocated something very similar to what American politicians at the time called "appeasement." When the revolution laid down its arms, what awaited them was only the casual ravage of imperialism. In 1902, the old MacArthur was happy

It was announced to Washington and the world that the American-Philippine War was over. This war of independence that had lasted for six years was easily disintegrated by the old MacArthur.

After the start of World War II, Japan invaded the Philippines in December 1941.

Aguinaldo came out again and cooperated with Japan. Through speeches, articles and radio broadcasts, he called on the US military and the Philippine army led by MacArthur to surrender "for the sake of the innocent Filipino youth who do not know how to fight."

After Japan's defeat, the Philippines purged traitors, and Aguinaldo was arrested and imprisoned for "collaborating with the enemy."

MacArthur always felt that Aguinaldo had betrayed his father. His father had captured Aguinaldo and not only saved his life, but even gave him enough freedom.

But what about Aguinaldo?

MacArthur once wanted to sentence Aguinaldo to death.

But like many "big figures" in the Philippines, Aguinaldo still had many followers in the Philippines. Once he was sentenced to death, it was likely to cause unnecessary trouble. Therefore, this also made MacArthur unable to make up his mind.

Now, when Meng Shaoyuan said the name Aguinaldo, Cavelli felt that his cooperation with the colonel was completely worth it. The colonel even got some hints from the top of the US military. Otherwise, how could he

Say the name Aguinaldo?

"Colonel, this damn Aguinaldo, betrayed the interests of the entire Philippines." Cavelli looked very indignant: "After the liberation of Manila, he was arrested, but even in prison, he still behaved very badly.

honest."
Chapter completed!