Chapter 859: Luzon (8)
The current Philippine economy is almost entirely dominated by those who are industrious. The Chinese people have been "kidnapped". ○ With their industrious hands and sweat, they provided most of the local food output, workshop labor, social services, and commodity trade.
From the medium. The various chaotic taxes of the Chinese people account for more than eighty percent of the city's financial revenue! They are the biggest source of tax revenue for the Spaniards here.
Over the years. The large-scale influx of Chinese people has not only prospered the livelihood of society in various parts of the Philippines, but also made the social dominance fall into these again. In the hands of the people. This situation has kept the Governor of Manila City on the lookout for it!
Unlike the natives who are obedient and controlling, dirty and stupid. Among these. Chinese people are not only hard-working, they are also very cooperative, and many of them can read and write. On top of that, they have a huge empire behind them!
It's just that Spaniards who want to make money can't do without these. People. If you rely on the local natives to do everything, the income of the Philippine colonies will inevitably plummet!
In order to prevent the rapid expansion of the number of medium. The Chinese challenged the Spanish dominance in the Philippine colonies, and then considered their own authority in the land. Decades ago, the Spaniards launched a Sinophobic policy in the Philippines, using a bloody "sheep shearing" operation to maintain their colonial dominance in the Philippines.
More than 30,000 in the first Manila massacre in history. In the end, only a few thousand people survived tragically. Then the Spaniards felt it. The threat of the Chinese people has been lifted, and the business of seducing Chinese to work in the Philippines has resumed. He even did not hesitate to buy piglets from the pirates along the coast of Daming.
What these Spaniards did not expect was that after decades of recuperation, Manila and the city of Manila in and out of the city. The number of Chinese people has swelled to more than 40,000 again! And throughout the Philippines in the . The number of Chinese people has reached an unprecedented number of nearly 70,000!
If everything continues to develop according to the trajectory of history. In a few years' time, the Spaniards, who were strongly disturbed, would launch a massive purge. The bloody massacre of the countrymen!
It's just that this time, since Gao Yang is here, it is natural that this tragedy will not happen again.
And also. Gao Yang not only wants to stop this matter, but also to put it all these years. All the suffering and tears suffered by the people of this region will be repaid a hundredfold!
The ram said that the ninth generation can still take revenge? Although it is a hundred generations! The ancestors have already told future generations that even after nine generations, they will be ashamed!
It won't take as long as the Ninth Generation, Gao Yang wants to report it all back now! This time, he must be going to bloody Luzon!
In the face of the threat of Gaoyang Chiguoguo, he felt the strong combat effectiveness of the Ming army. In desperation, Governor Coqueilla finally chose to let those in the city go for the time being. People. Because he didn't dare to gamble!
"When I defeat those damn Ming troops, I must kill all these yellow-skinned monkeys!" The Governor of Coquilla spoke harshly with hatred.
It's just that anyone can say cruel things. But whether you can do it or not depends on your own strength!
The Ming army moved very quickly. These soldiers, who stayed in the barracks, marched twenty miles every morning, whether it was windy or rainy, and marched very fast. It took only two days for their vanguard to appear outside Manila!
By this time, the Spaniards had completed the garrison of the castle. All the gates had been sealed, and a large number of idle people had been expelled from the city. Governor Coquela opened the warehouses and distributed food, weapons, gunpowder, medicines, and other supplies to the army.
"May the Lord bless you."
"God is with you."
The priests of the diocese of the Philippines also began to pray for the pious soldiers.
At the same time, the Governor of Coquela began to reach those within the city. Huge taxes were levied to pay foreign mercenaries. As for the salaries of the Spanish soldiers, they continue to be owed. And those indigenous soldiers have never been paid.
All the money from the treasurer belongs to His Majesty the King, and no one can touch it!
At the time of the Great War, go to the area where the subjects of the enemy country gather to collect money. Where would those Spanish soldiers still be polite to these people? The dark side of the war years was endless. If it weren't for the Governor's previous order, all the people in Manila would have been in the city. The people of the country will suffer a catastrophe!
It's just that. They are very happy now, but they have no idea that this is what they are doing at this moment, digging a deep, deep grave for themselves!
Gao Yang is not a good-natured person. He never relented when dealing with his enemies. When the city of Manila is stormed, the terrible revenge will inevitably come like a monstrous flood!
"Let's fight regularly." Looking at the picture of Manila City displayed on the monitor in front of him, Gao Yang's frowning brows stretched slightly. Sigh softly. whispered.
"Well, that's fine." The voice of the origin rang out, "Irregular warfare will drastically reduce the amount of time you spend on this plane. Since there was no mass slaughter in the city, it would be better to use regular tactics. ”
"Alright." Gao Yang waved his hand and said in a low tone, "There is no large-scale. But there was still a massacre! For the time being, I can only watch and understand my feelings. ”
"No way." The origin said a little helplessly: "You need more time to seize more land for the Ming Empire and provide a thicker foundation." Things to do in the city of Manila. It would be nice to get revenge on them when they get in. ”
Gao Yang's body paused slightly, lowered his eyelids, and a fierce color flashed in his eyes! The corners of his mouth moved, his eyes condensed, and he said in a deep voice, "I can't wait now!" ”
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A large number of Ming soldiers armed with muskets broke into the villages around Manila like wolves. Although the language barrier is incomprehensible, the bayonets in their hands that flash with a chilling light are the best language of communication.
Gao Yang forcibly requisitioned a large number of indigenous Filipinos to work as coolies. Building bridges, building roads, transporting supplies, and other hard work were all left to these natives. The sappers in the army took a rare break, and took care of them with muskets in hand.
These old days are in those who come out to beg for life. In front of the people, he is powerful and cruel. The natives, who groveled before the Spaniards and were willing to be slaves, were utterly frightened.
They were seen for the first time. The army of the Chinese people, the powerful army greatly shocked these soft bones who faced the weak and cruel tyranny, and knelt on the ground and begged for mercy in the face of the strong! One by one, they worked extremely hard.
Under the watchful eye of the bayonets, no matter how tiring the work, these natives worked hard without complaint. All the complainants were hung on wooden poles on both sides of the road.
The narrow, dirty road was quickly cleared. A large number of equipment, supplies and personnel were able to quickly enter the city of Manila.
After a brief temptation, the Ming army quickly launched a ferocious attack on the forts and forts outside Manila.
The code of conduct that has been written into the military regulations states that when there is artillery, heavy artillery must be used to strike the enemy first!
Huang Degong brought hundreds of Napoleonic cannons this time. Dragged by the natives who had replaced the cattle and horses, these deadly forces soon found their own gun positions outside Manila.
After calculating the data to test the ballistics, the ferocious shelling began.
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Governor Coquela took out a snow-white silk handkerchief with trembling hands, and wiped the sweat vigorously on his smooth head. Listening to the thunderous sound in my ears, my mind was in chaos.
"How could there be an artillery !! that could hit so far" This is something that Mr. Governor is completely incomprehensible to now.
One of Spain's most important colonies in the Far East, Manila's walls are home to some of Spain's finest heavy long-range artillery! It is no exaggeration to say that these guns are also absolutely first-class on the continent of Europa!
However, when the governor of Coquela saw that the Ming army outside the city was using that kind of light and simple artillery, it was far beyond the range of his own long-range heavy artillery. When the madness bombarded the city of Manila. His self-confidence was shattered in an instant.
You can only be beaten, not fought back!
The commander of the Manila City garrison, Almend. Colonel Pedro not so long ago ordered to give a strong charge to the artillery on the city walls, trying to increase the range of the artillery. It's a pity that a heavy cannon with a strong charge blew up after only three firings! Not only did he destroy this valuable artillery, but he also sent several gunners to God.
And the shells fired by the forced charge still could not reach the artillery positions of the Ming army. The first shot crashed into a pile of rocks. After the second shot was on the ground a few times, it rolled down the ground to the front of the Ming army, and was finally blocked by a Ming soldier with a wooden stick.
"I can't help it." Colonel Pedro, who had two extremely beautifully trimmed beards above his lips, walked up to Governor Coquela with a gloomy face. His eyes were full of hideousness, and he said in a deep voice, "Those cannons must be destroyed." Otherwise, Manila City will definitely not last for ten days! ”
Governor Coquela looked at Colonel Pedro with a complicated expression, his fat body shaking constantly, and he opened his mouth. With a gloomy expression, he said, "The enemy army is numerous, and it is very elite. It was almost impossible to get out of the city and destroy those artillery. ”
"......" Colonel Pedro was about to say that if it didn't work, everyone would have to be suffocated to death, when a violent roar like a mountain collapsing came from.
The Governor, who was in a dack at the same time, and Colonel Pedro turned their heads almost at the same time, and then the ship saw a scene that made their hearts stop beating!
An important supporting fortress located outside Manila was set on fire by the Ming army for a long time. I can't go on any longer. Completely destroyed by powerful artillery fire!
The whole fortress tilted like a sand sculpture on the beach, roaring and collapsing to the ground. Countless pieces of rubble were scattered in the huge dust!
This sturdy fortress smashed into ruins in an instant! Dozens of Spanish soldiers stationed here are buried in this ruin!
"Mr. Colonel, go ahead and do it!" The pale-faced Governor of Coquela whispered. (To be continued.) If you like this work, you are welcome to come to the starting point () to vote for recommendation and monthly pass. Your support is my greatest motivation. )