Wang Yue said: "There are more than 30,000 Chinese in Manila, and there are more than 70,000 Chinese in Luzon. You are all pioneers and pioneers, and you are more familiar with the local situation in Manila and Luzon than we are, so the intention of this official is to organize the establishment of a city government and a council with the Chinese in Manila as the main body, and the city government will have a police department, an urban management bureau and other departments, and in the future, the management and law and order of Luzon will depend on you to take more care of yourself. ”

The Chinese representatives present were shocked and asked, "What?" Is the Tiance Army leaving? "Their faces have changed, and everyone has suffered too much. finally turned over and became the master, how could he be willing to lose it like this? They can't stop the Europeans from making a comeback.

Wang Yue smiled and said: "You have misunderstood, since we have taken Manila, the Tiance army will not leave, and we will leave some troops to garrison here." What I mean by this is that all the grass in Manila and Luzon will be temporarily self-governing by your local Chinese, and the self-government is a subordinate body of the Management Committee of the Starting Point City, so the Starting Point City will provide you with the necessary assistance. ”

The current focus of the construction of the starting point city is mainly on the Ming Dynasty and its surroundings, and the energy of the starting point city should not be too scattered, so the overseas territories will be transitioned in the form of autonomy in the early stage, especially the Chinese on the Nanyang side are affected by the European way of governance, so Wang Yue also experimented with parliamentary politics.

Luzon is even farther away from the mainland, and Wang Yue estimates that it is very unlikely that the imperial court officials will come, in fact, such overseas territories are essentially under the military management of the starting point city, but the internal affairs are temporarily handed over to the local Chinese to determine themselves, reducing the investment of the starting point city.

"As long as there is a Tiance army, we will definitely live up to Wang Shaobao's expectations." Li Guozhu and the others breathed a sigh of relief, and then they all smiled, the government affairs of Luzon will depend on them in the future, and the next step is to consider how to win more rights within the Manila city government for the family.

Wang Yue said: "Manila is an important part of the world economy, here is the transit point for the export of American silver to the Ming Dynasty, although now we Chinese have replaced the rule of the Spaniards, but the port of Manila will still exist as a free port, whether it is the Spaniards or the Dutch, as long as it is normal trade, we will not turn them away." ”

With unrivalled manufacturing and exports in silk, porcelain, tea, etc., Daming traded with any country in surplus, and in order to do business with the Chinese, foreigners had to pay silver to Daming merchants, which can also be said to be a commercial tribute. Before the European Industrial Revolution, the economic center of the world was not in Europe, but in the Ming Dynasty.

This is the reason why Da Ming silver replaced copper coins as the main currency, and the source of Da Ming silver is actually in the Americas, if this silver export route is interrupted, it will have an adverse impact on the economy of Daming.

The capture of Manila by the Tiance army may affect the export of silver from the Americas, but this effect is only temporary, and Wang Yue believes that with the advantages of the starting city's industrial commodities in all aspects, the Europeans will definitely rush to it.

His words can be regarded as positioning Manila for the future development of a commercial free port. Although the starting point city will not invest much in Manila in the early stage, and Manila is also self-governing by the local Chinese, the starting point city will still send personnel to lead the organizational structure of the self-government and keep up with the existing institutions of the starting point city.

"Although Wang Shaobao can rest assured, when it comes to doing business, we Chinese are no worse than Europeans." Li Guozhu said.

Wang Yue said: "The security of Manila and Luzon is not enough to rely only on the Tiance army, you have to solve the ordinary security problems yourself, the equipment is ready-made, the arquebuses and bronze cannons left by the Spaniards can form a self-defense force of 5,000 people, and there is no problem to deal with the natives on the island." Every one of you registered citizens has the right to bear a gun, and you also have the obligation and responsibility to protect the city. ”

Overseas Chinese want to transform into colonizers, what is lacking is a strong armament, after the Chinese are armed, with the backing of the Tiance army, expansion is inevitable, Wang Yue believes that these pioneers should have the right to everyone to carry a gun, of course, the weapons they have cannot be automatic weapons, this is also to follow the practice of the previous life of the United States.

Li Guozhu and the others couldn't believe their ears: "Lord Shaobao is saying that we, overseas Chinese, can build our own armed forces?" ”

Wang Yue nodded and said: "That's right, but all the armed personnel must be registered in the Tiance Army, and in addition, the outstanding juniors in your various families and rooms can select some and send them to the starting point city for good training." ”

His words relieved the overseas Chinese present, this is right, there are not a few hostages, how can this Lord Wang be so decentralized?

"Lord Shaobao has really thought about it, and we will definitely hand over the best disciples in the family to you for training." Li Guozhu said on behalf of other Chinese representatives.

"Finally, there is the issue of taxation," Wang Yue said: "The tax revenue of Manila and Luzon is according to the rules of the starting city, the specific tax types and details, the official will send personnel from the starting city to guide, and the future tax will be handed over forty percent, retained forty percent, and twenty percent to the garrison." ”

In order to gain a greater voice in the autonomous government, several major Chinese families in Jiannei and the Chinese representatives of Binnandu vied with each other to entertain Wang Yue and the generals of the Tiance Army.

In order to bring the relationship between the military and the people closer, Wang Yue finally invited the main families and relatives of the overseas Chinese in Manila on the dock landing ship, which actually meant to let them visit the warship, understand the strength of the Tiance Army, and deter some people who had other ideas.

Buffet parties are also frequently held by the Navy in the Grand Dining Room and on the aft deck.

The beautiful awnings are mostly served with cold meals as well as a variety of delicate fruits, snacks and beverages. In the indoor dining room, a variety of meats and fish are served, all with the freshest ingredients, prepared on the spot by the best chefs of the Navy.

The Tiance Army took Manila in just one day, and the artillery fire at that time left a deep impression on the local overseas Chinese.

"Oh my God, such a big battleship is completely made of steel, what has happened to me over the years? Too much has changed. ”

Amid the sound of beautiful, non-existent music, guests sit or stand in groups, each choosing their favorite food and drink. Most of the guests made similar exclamations, but the reception was harmonious, and all overseas Chinese were proud of the strength of their motherland.