Chapter 517: Their country's soil is gunpowder
This battle shattered the Spaniards' courage. The word surrender was like magic, and it received everyone's consent as soon as it was said.
The huge gap cannot be made up by courage. Just when Oqudeo couldn't hold on and was about to surrender, a lucky ship carried the most important people of Huachao into this sea area.
Hou Xuanyan took the imperial concubine, Ma Shiying and Kang Jianxun to travel to Luzon Island.
The last time he went to Nanyang to go out to sea, Hou Xuanyan, who was the Regent, went to Manraga, where he decided to take Nanyang as the southern gate of the Central Plains dynasty, and now he has almost achieved success.
As a senior official of the victorious country, following the emperor to the newly captured territory is a very novel thing for these imperial officials.
A few days happened to be the time when Zhang Jiayu wiped out Luzon and surrounded Manila. When Hou Xuan arrived at Luzon Island, the Spanish letter of request for surrender had been sent.
Almost all the ministers thought in their hearts that His Majesty the Emperor would accept surrender, and then they would kill them all after they surrender.
Those who are familiar with the Northern Expedition know that in the fierce battle between Jingxiang, hundreds of traitors surrendered, and were sunk by Hou Xuanyan at Dongting Lake and sent to the bottom of the lake to feed fish. Since then, the Qing court has no matter Manchu and Han Dynasty, and few people surrendered. The difficulty of the Northern Expedition in the later period is related to this. Of course, the advantage is that all traitors received the punishment they deserve, avoiding the occurrence of the traitors who continue to act as mighty and enjoy the benefits after surrendering.
Under the city of Manila, Hou Xuanyan, escorted by the guards, brought dozens of officials accompanying him to the Central Army's tent.
The familiar military camp has not been in the for a long time. The unique smell in the air has evoked countless memories.
The soldiers along the way looked at the emperor's ceremonial guards. There were not many veterans of the Northern Expedition here, but there was no lack of respect for Hou Xuanyan.
When he arrived in the tent, Hou Xuanyan sat up and opened his mouth and asked, "Why haven't you taken Manila yet?"
Zhang Jiayu stood up and folded his fists and bent down, "Your Majesty, the letter of surrender has been issued in the city. When I learned that Your Majesty is coming, I dare not make any decisions and wait for Your Majesty to decide."
"Supreme?" Hou Xuanyan sneered and said, "We are irreconcilable with Spain. How can we accept the surrender? Especially the foreign chiefs on Luzon Island are full of blood debts. First, use cannons to blow open the city wall. It just so happened that I haven't commanded the siege for a long time. Today I relive my old dream."
Zhang Jiayu was a little surprised, and the other ministers also reacted similarly. His Majesty actually gave up this opportunity to commit fraud.
Hou Xuanyan looked at the reaction of everyone, suddenly thought of their thoughts, and cursed with a smile: "I have always been open and honest. Don't you think I want to trick them into surrendering, right?"
The ministers held back their laughter, and no one dared to laugh out loud. Only Ma Shiying said loudly: "Your Majesty is elegant and gentle, and he has always been the only one. The imperial edict has clearly stated that he wants to avenge blood revenge, so he naturally wants to kill all the foreign chiefs and avenge the Chinese in Luzon."
This compliment is extremely low, elegant and gentle, and kills everyone. It is contradictory and is not Ma Shiying's normal level at all. I think I really don't know how to fulfill it.
Hou Xuanyan said angrily: "The preface is inconsistent, what a mess? The Qing Dynasty's Tartars had to take some extraordinary measures before. Now we come with the glorious power of heaven, and we must be open and intimidating the little ones."
"Blast me!"
The white flag at the top of Manila was fluttering in the wind, and every Spanish man's face was full of reluctance, and he didn't expect to lose so quickly.
The navy of the Hua Dynasty has progressed too quickly. Once this nation has the helmsman to bring it to the right track, it will burst out with infinite wisdom and potential. Similarly, if a person like Kang Mazi or Cixi is a leader, it will degenerate faster than other nations.
Diego was the only one who was lost. He had three silver ships in his hand, which was the capital of their family. These belongings stained with the blood of the native South American people will support his family through the difficulties in the moment. Once the city of Manila is lost, the ships in the river channel in the city will undoubtedly become the spoils of the Chinese. The Spanish nobles who were in a very heavy mood these days have forgotten to even sort out their beards, and they look very decadent. With his fat physique, he looks like a down-and-out drunk.
Louis looked at him gloatingly and mocked: "Sir, are you depressed for this defeat of the Empire in the Far East?"
Diego, who was already very annoyed, was like a ignited powder barrel. He jumped up and tore up with Louis.
Although Louis was sharp-tongued, he was facing a duke after all, which made him reluctant to fight back. There were only a handful of Dukes in Spain. Although this person in front of him was incompetent, his title was enough for ordinary people to fight for several generations and people could not reach the limit.
Oquedo held the Mile Mile Mile, looked at the city, turned his head dissatisfiedly and scolded: "When is this? You are still in the mood to fight here. Why not consider the situation after being captured."
The two of them instantly became powerless and sat on the ground silently. The Spanish must have regretted it at this time. They did not expect that the dynasty that had always ignored the Chinese in Luzon could suddenly change so big.
What they didn't know was that when the Chinese were massacred, the Ming Dynasty was in turmoil and internal and external troubles were already terminally ill. But now the Chinese dynasty is fighting everywhere and expanding its territory, and it is racking its brains to think about the reason for sending troops. In particular, Hou Xuanyan's combat power against the navy was immeasurable and was eager to find a test stone. At this time, the Spaniards' situation was very embarrassing.
Suddenly, gunfire sounded outside Manila's city. After a loud noise, the walls of Manila's royal city trembled and screams came one after another.
"The Chinese have sieged the city!"
"It's the Chinese cannon..."
Oquído punched the city wall and scolded: "Damn, these people refused to accept our surrender and even launched shelling."
A fire bomb exploded beside them, and the harsh tinder burned the wood on the city wall, and the rolling smoke choked many inexperienced soldiers. Oquido pulled the two nobles around him and hurriedly fled to the city.
The Chinese army did not rush to attack the city. The bombing of artillery shells lasted for an hour. The pits were filled with bullet holes on the crumbling city wall. Spanish soldiers hid behind the stone with their butts sticking out, covering their ears with their hands, and did not dare to show their heads.
Chapter completed!