After the conclusion of the agreement, Yang Hao quickly evacuated the Philippines very happily, including the navy and army, leaving almost no strength. When everyone got on the boat, they could clearly feel the undisguised joy in the eyes of a group of natives.

Many people are very incomprehensible and unhappy about this, thinking that these bastards are ungrateful. The front foot leaned on us to overturn the Spaniards, and immediately roared and waited for the people to go, what do you mean!

Yang Hao sneered at this and commented: "If you are not ungrateful, you are not a Nanyang monkey." These things are inherently vile and stupid, and expecting them to keep their promises like civilized people simply won't work. ”

"Then why did we withdraw so quickly? With our strength, even if we stay there and don't move the nest, they don't dare to say anything about driving them away, right? Don't you have to be as well-behaved as your third grandson? ”

Chinese people have been in the country for too long, and their understanding of external nationalities often subconsciously treats others with their own feelings, and they feel that they should also be like cultured and educated people, emphasizing benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom and faith. But the problem is that in fact, most of the nations in the whole world are far from reaching this level of consciousness, and are more driven by interests and bestiality, and capriciousness has become their common characteristic.

The people who followed Yang Hao out to fight were essentially traditional ideologies, and the kind of Cheng Dù who felt good about helping people, but he couldn't do it very clearly to realize the essence of the other party. This really can't be solved just by Yang Hao teaching them lessons, after all, they need intuitive feelings.

Regarding their questions, Yang Hao did not answer directly, but said to Li Hongzhang with a smile: "Can the boss teach you a lesson." Let them be puzzled? ”

Li Hongzhang was in a good mood. He is also willing to show his lofty position. At the moment, he said without hesitation: "Defeating the Spaniards here is only the first step in the strategic layout of Southeast Asia, and it will take several twists and turns to gain a firm foothold completely." Not to mention anything else, just say that the current local indigenous rebel army is not reliable. They had been enslaved by foreigners for a long time, and it was difficult to expect to quickly accept the Chinese vassals. ”

This statement. Even Liu Buyun felt unbelievable, and said in surprise: "Not really, right?" It seems that the countries of the South Seas have been in constant contact with the Central Plains since ancient times, and they should be deeply influenced by the Chinese civilization, so isn't it easier for them to get along with us? ”

Li Jingshu replied on his behalf: "How many traces of Chinese culture have you felt from them? ”

Liu Buyun thought about it seriously and shook his head: "It's really not." ”

"That's it." Li Hongzhang pointed his finger at Luzon Island, which was going away, "It's not that we discriminate against him, it's really difficult for these people to be kings by nature." Hugh said that they were the ones who had been in constant dispute for thousands of years, and that South Vietnam and Goryeo, which continued to write history in Chinese characters, did not necessarily truly integrate with China. This matter cannot be explained in one or two sentences. Just talk about the indigenous rebels at this time. In his bones, he is no different from the mob in Chinese history. If you have a slight achievement, you will immediately struggle for power and profit. It didn't take long for them to fall apart naturally. ”

This is too true, Liu Buyun and the others thought about it carefully, it seems that it is really like that!

The evidence is too obvious. As soon as the rebels were effortlessly given access to Manila, the previously united forces immediately began to seize territory, and gangs prepared to dominate the new regime.

It would be nice if they were really a unified class, but the problem was that the people who formed the insurrectionary forces were too complicated. There were not only nationalists with real dreams, but also the landlords and gentry who tried to divide up all the wealth of the Spaniards, as well as foreign economic leaders such as overseas Chinese, and even pagan elements.

In addition, the Philippines is an archipelago, and islands large and small are naturally closed territory, and some armed forces have had the idea of separatism from the very beginning, and even if they form a coalition regime, they do not want others to stretch their hands to their own one-third of an acre.

But the question is, since it is to engage in state power, can Nima not have unified command?

Not only this, but it is not only that, but most of the peasant rebel armies will not succeed, and the root is short-sightedness and quick success. They also don't want to think, how did the Spaniards fail? Will it make a comeback? Are they really safe? I didn't figure this out, so I yelled at the housework.

It was precisely because he knew their urine nature that Yang Hao removed all the people so neatly, not because he was really generous, but because he had several purposes.

First, he preemptively emptied Manila. All the property of the Spaniards was cleaned, and it was more than enough for this battle. While the natives haven't come back to their senses, pulling things away is considered to be a clear of responsibility.

The second is the way he electrified the Spaniards, giving them infinite room for reverie.

Yang Hao did not declare the occupation and possession of the Philippines or a colony in the capacity of the new Chinese regime, but claimed in righteous words that he was first attacked by the Spanish navy during the operation to protect overseas Chinese and was forced to fight back. In this regard, he demanded an explanation from the Government of Spain and compensation for all the damage caused.

This is called the wicked suing first, and it is also to seize the moral high ground. The dispute between countries itself is to see who is more shameless, and he is relatively good at this hand.

Under this premise, if the Spaniard wants to fight a lawsuit, he is naturally willing to accompany him, but he must not be able to suffer.

As a result, further incidents such as the leasing of military ports and military bases were said to be invitations from the new regime, and if the Spaniards wanted to veto them, they would like you to destroy all the rebels first.

Yang Hao took advantage of the situation to file a claim, that is, to cede two small islands far away in the depths of the ocean, Guam and Saipan. This was used as reparations for Spain's brazen provocation of the war. It doesn't matter whether the other side agrees or not, anyway, the navy has already gone there, and the occupation is necessary.

This made the Spaniards subconsciously think that Yang Hao did not dare to openly turn his face with their "powerful" old empire for the time being, and he did not have the confidence to occupy the Philippines. The two small islands are just incidental, after all, they can't hold Luzon, and no one can take care of those two small places.

With the urine nature of this old bandit, no matter how weak he is, he will definitely not allow such a precious colony to be lost. If this opening is opened, they will inevitably be targeted in other colonies around the world. Now. Except for China. There is no place left in the whole world to occupy. And the newly rising United States and Germany are still hungry, and one by one they are sharpening their knives and preparing to find a place to start. I have to guard against it!

So judging by the general law, the Spaniards will definitely form a new navy to retaliate. It may not necessarily dare to come to China to find fault, but it will inevitably recover the Philippines.

This involves Yang Hao's third purpose.

Those natives in the Philippines are unreliable, and they will inevitably start infighting and splitting first, and play the virtue of dogs' brains. Those who have suffered losses and failures, seeing that the Chinese army is here, will inevitably come up to ask for help and pull relations. Once you get involved, the reputation is not very good. Yang Hao wants to avoid suspicion.

Then these grandchildren don't know how to be grateful, and after gaining a firm foothold, they will inevitably regret so many conditions they agreed, and it will involve a lot of energy when they really toss. If you forcibly send people to conquer, there will be too many sequelae, and Yang Hao will not have so much energy to toss for the time being.

Then take a more effective approach, sit back and watch them be cleaned up by the Spaniards who retaliated against them, and when the fight is submissible and their heads are clear, then come and help them clean up the mess. I believe that after two iterations. The remaining natives of the big waves will definitely recognize the shape. Although they can't be expected to be grateful to Dade, at least accept Yang Hao's conditions. Resistance won't be so strong.

With such various means, after Li Hongzhang's explanation, everyone suddenly realized.

It's not how stupid the big guys are, after all, they are not engaged in international strategy, pure soldiers often care more about real battles, and they think that Yang Hao is too long-winded!

Li Hongzhang sighed leisurely: "The major affairs of the country, how can you do it without being verbose?" You have a good time, and you have no one to stop you from doing anything. Ten years ago, even with great power, it was really difficult to do something serious. ”

He sighed from the bottom of his heart. There are his personal mistakes, such as focusing too much on protecting his own warships and ignoring strategic gains and losses. Japan was not resolute enough in matters such as the occupation of the Ryukyus, the attack on Taiwan Island, and even the launching of the First Sino-Japanese War. Among them, Weng Tongyi's restraints are indispensable, and his own hesitation and failure to see the form clearly are also reasons.

Nowadays, comparing Yang Hao's various actions, there is a sense of thoroughness, and he calculates the Cheng dù of the global powers at every turn, which is really a wonderful way to play big chess.

Yang Haoxin said, it seems that I have also become a big chess party?

When the fleet left the Philippines, the Spaniards responded belatedly. Not surprisingly, there was a strong protest against the Chinese navy's brazen attack on its colonies, and the threat of severe punishment and so on.

After all, it is an old bandit, and it is not so easy to admit defeat to the Chinese. But the harder they are, the more empty they become. Just from the fact that they handed over the territory of Saipan and Guam very neatly, you can see that Yan Zhan Ng's lack of confidence is actually there.

The great powers that were closely watching the entire operation were greatly relieved when they found out that the Chinese Navy had completely withdrawn. Fortunately, the Chinese are not so arrogant, and they will not provoke a colonial battle in Asia for the time being, which shows that they are still very clear-headed and know that their strength is not so sufficient. Their colony should be safe for quite some time.

But it was also a wake-up call for the nations. Since Yang Hao can play for the first time, he will definitely be able to play more times, as long as he drives the battleship over in the name of protecting overseas Chinese, people in any territory will feel a headache.

The sense of urgency shrouded the great powers, and there was no longer any hesitation to accelerate the pace of naval construction and enhance the strength to protect their own interests.

A few days later, the Navy fleet traveled eastward to occupy Guam and Saipan, completing the construction of a bridgehead that would drive its fist deep into the Pacific Ocean. Yang Hao gave a blueprint according to the plan of the US military base in the future world, left a team to step up construction and expansion into a permanent naval base, and the main force turned around and headed north to Japan.

On the way, in accordance with his arrangement, the revolutionary military government sent an official note to Japan, demanding an explanation and compensation for the successive wars of aggression against China. Specific matters of negotiation will be personally conducted by Li Hongzhang, the special plenipotentiary representative, in Japan.

"How can I do this? The old man is now at home, neither an official of the Qing Dynasty nor a member of your military government, how can he be a representative? Absolutely not. ”

Li Hongzhang made a fuss about his surprise attack, and he couldn't stop shirking it. He cherishes his reputation, but he doesn't want to be called a second minister after a hundred years. No matter how enlightened the new government will be in the future. After all, as a traditional reader. He would never allow himself to be stained like that.

Yang Hao said to him solemnly: "You are not representing which government this time. Instead, on behalf of all the Chinese people, they seek justice from the Japanese. You've signed so many treaties, don't you want to really leave a great achievement at the negotiating table that future generations will talk about? ”

Li Hongzhang was moved!

He's signed a lot of treaties in his life, and to be honest, none of them are equal. If Yang Hao had not appeared, he would have signed the even more humiliating "Treaty of Shimonoseki", "Xinchou Treaty" and other traitorous treaties that made him permanently infamous, and the sorrow and helplessness are indescribable.

But who made him stand up to such a dynasty, such an era. Relying on his own hard bones alone is not helpful at all, but in front of that messenger, he can't push it out.

Now, Yang Hao has given him a chance to set things right. If he can really sign an agreement that makes people raise his eyebrows, at least he can make up for all the mistakes he made before, and let him get a little release from the grievances that he has never been able to let go.

When Li Jingshu heard this, he was so excited that he almost lost his temper. As a son, he knows too well that such success is of great benefit to an old man in his seventies. It's a good opportunity for the old father to wash away his shame.

He immediately widened his eyes and looked at Li Hongzhang nervously. said in a trembling voice: "Father, you will agree!" ”

Li Hongzhang's hands trembled, and he almost pulled off a lock of his beard. He's in a trance! If you don't agree, you miss today, and you may miss the opportunity to restore your reputation forever. can agree, he will have to completely stand on Yang Hao's side in the future, even if he can't be an official and do things, he must give full support to the opposition, and hand over all his connections.

After all, he still couldn't resist the problem of having a strong reputation, Li Hongzhang hesitated again and again, and finally agreed.

This sudden news shocked the Japanese government, and the Japanese government urgently summoned cabinet ministers to successive meetings to discuss solutions, but they were unable to come up with an effective solution for a long time.

But for many high-level Japanese officials, they can breathe a sigh of relief, and in any case, the big knife that has been hanging over their heads for half a year has finally been cut down.

Most of the middle- and lower-class Japanese are actually very naïve, they feel that they start a war, and if they lose, they will admit defeat, and China actually did not come over immediately to demand compensation, because they were too busy with internal strife to take care of it. So it's very likely that this will be the end of the day. Moreover, he was also angry about the navy's repeated defeats, and wondered when he would save up enough energy to take revenge.

None of them were worried about being attacked on their homeland, and several wars against the Japanese mainland in history had failed, indicating that the Yamato nation was blessed by the gods and must be fine.

But the remnants of the Meiji elite do not see it that way, they have struggled through bloody struggles again and again, and they know very well how much a strong leader can make a difference for a nation. Today's China is completely different from the Qing Dynasty, and Yang Hao, a young man with a mysterious background, will never let Japan pass the customs lightly.

If you are worried, you must consider the severity of the consequences.

The clever emperor and the old guys have been waiting for Yang Hao to wield a knife and kill people. The longer it drags on, the more worried they become, because it means that the plot is large, and it takes so long to prepare, it is definitely not as simple as paying compensation.

And Yang Hao has been buying and selling arms in a big way for several months, which also makes the Japanese frightened! What a crazy person it must be to openly sell such things as battleship equipment and ship steel plates that should be top secret to their enemies!

It's just too much to sell to a family, Yang Hao actually sold it to all countries that can afford money, this is simply madness, asking for money and not dying.

Is it really that short-sighted? Apparently impossible. The Japanese believe that Yang Hao must have more powerful power in his hands, so he is not afraid to sell second-class products to other countries. Because he is not afraid of being used to start a war against China.

Yang Hao's strength is terrifying enough, now, what kind of Cheng dù does he want to do?

Finally, a few days ago, they learned that there were terrifying 30,000-ton battleships and huge cannons that swept through a qiē. This news made the Japanese upper class feel cool and cool. They all know that a force that dares to resolutely wage war, with such an invincible and powerful armament, means a dark future for the surrounding hostile countries!

The ultimatum was issued, and Li Hongzhang was actually sent to negotiate, and the high-ranking Japanese officials who had studied this duke in depth countless times had the heart to cry to death. This old guy may not be a qualified prime minister, but he must be a vicious diplomat. In the past, he had signed so many unequal treaties because of his lack of experience and the constraints of external forces.

This time is different, the old guy came with a big victory, but I am afraid that most of them are for the purpose of getting angry.

Hirobumi Ito, the only one who could withstand Old Man Li, was assassinated, and Japan's Meiji elite died of old age, and the younger generation could not keep up with the shape, and there was chaos from military to political affairs. And because of several successive wars, the national strength of the guide zhì is excessively consumed, and now the top and bottom are exhausted, how to deal with it?

In the midst of daily worries, the mighty Chinese naval fleet was finally ushered in.

When the huge battleship came menacing from the sea level of Tokyo Bay, the countless Japanese who were looking out from the shore with their necks stretched out collapsed, and they knelt on the ground and wept bitterly.

This time, it is completely different from the last time when the Beiyang Naval Division showed off its might, and the Chinese Navy, which was commanded and powerful, could send out a roar of revenge at any time. Whether the Japanese admit it or not, the threat is in front of them, and they are unstoppable!

The moment Li Hongzhang stepped on the soil of Japan in a dress, his tall and sturdy body stood up unconsciously, and in the face of the frightened face on the ground, a sense of pride arose. (To be continued......)