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In Xinhua City, the capital of the Xinhua Kingdom, King Long Yufei and the high-ranking officials of the kingdom are all waiting for the results of the expedition to Manila. This will be directly related to whether Xinhua can bring Luzon into its rule in one fell swoop. Not to mention anything else, the two or three hundred thousand Chinese in Luzon alone are the most urgently needed resources in Xinhua. It stands to reason that it is absolutely impossible for the Spaniards to resist the attack of the Xinhua army. However, before the dust settles, everything can happen, which makes Long Yufei always a little worried.

"Yufei, don't worry, we can win this battle! The Spanish navy has been completely wiped out by us, and the remaining thousands of army forces are not even the opponent of the 1st Brigade! Luo Sangu comforted. Although, Luo Sangu's figure has not changed yet. However, it seems that since she became pregnant, she has gained a maternal brilliance throughout her whole person. If you say, Luo Sangu before was still like a heroic pirate leader who crisscrossed the sea. Now, she's a mom-to-be.

"I know it! It's just that there is no news so far, and I am always a little worried! Long Yufei said. He believed that the combat effectiveness of the 1st Fleet and the 1st Brigade of the Navy should have no problems in defeating the Spanish army in Manila.

After taking Luzon, the bottleneck that constrained Xinhua would be removed. With the help of two or three hundred thousand Chinese in Luzon and millions of indigenous slaves, the industrial and military strength of the new country will develop by leaps and bounds. Luzon is rich in mineral resources, especially copper, iron, chrome, nickel and gold, etc., which can promote the industrial development of Xinhua. In terms of military strength, whether it is the army or the navy, a large number of troops are needed. From 200,000 or 300,000 Chinese, there should be no problem in recruiting 10,000 or 20,000 Chinese children to join the army. When the time comes, it will not be a problem for the Xinhua Navy to form three major fleets and the Army to form two more brigades.

"Your Majesty! News from Manila! At this time, Li Hu, the chief of the guard, ran in and said with a happy face.

"Oh? Did we win? Long Yufei jumped up from the chair all of a sudden.

"Won! We won! Now the 1st Brigade has taken full control of Manila! The Spanish governor, as well as all the high-ranking officials and troops, were captured by us! There was a riot in Manila, and we suppressed it! Li Hu said as he handed the battle report to Long Yufei.

Long Yufei took it and read it quickly. The battle report was sent back by the Navy by clipper, and it recorded in detail the course of the battle of Manila! Including the exchange of fire between the Xinhua Army and the Spanish army, as well as the indigenous riots, the massacre of the Spaniards, and finally the Spaniards had to surrender to the Xinhua Army, and asked the Xinhua Army to suppress the natives, etc.

"Ha Lu Ha! Well, that's great! This time we not only seized the control of Manila and Luzon, but also exterminated the indigenous people of Manila! The rule of the Chinese in Luzon, or at least in Manila, is established! Long Yufei said with a smile. It can be said that this time can be described as killing two birds with one stone, and at the same time solving the Spanish and indigenous people of Manila.

"Someone! The Prime Minister, the Minister of Finance, Commerce and Industry, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Logistics, and the Commander of the Second Brigade are invited to come over immediately! Long Yufei said.

"Yufei, it's late at night now, do you want to talk about it tomorrow?" Luo Sangu asked. It's late at night on May 31. Most of the high-ranking officials in the Government Council are old, and I am afraid that they have already slept at this time.

"Alright! We'll talk about it tomorrow! Long Yufei nodded. Now that the battle has been won, there is no need to be in such a hurry.

Early the next morning, Long Yufei held a pre-imperial meeting. The senior officials of the Government Council and the military who attended the meeting were all beaming with joy. In the past few days, everyone has been anxiously waiting for the news of the expedition to Manila. Now everyone can finally breathe a sigh of relief!

"Guys, the 1st Brigade is currently in control of Manila! All the Spaniards have already been captured by us! The natives of Manila were also killed in the riots! Now there are only a few tens of thousands left! Next, our focus will shift from Mindanao to Luzon! Long Yufei said. Mindanao is less than 100,000 square kilometers, which is too small compared to Luzon. Moreover, the number of Chinese is too small, which is not conducive to the next development.

"Your Majesty, do we need to move the capital?" Premier Li Decheng asked. Xinhua is just a city that has only been established for two years, it is too small, and there is no danger to defend. Being the capital of a country is somewhat inappropriate. When the new Chinese state was first founded, there was no other way than to build a country entirely on a piece of land with nothing. However, when Xinhua annexed the entire Luzon Islands, Xinhua became a big country in the entire South Seas!

"Move the capital?" Long Yufei hesitated. For Xinhua City, the city he built single-handedly, his heart is full of feelings. However, he also knows the shortcomings of Xinhua City. However, this does not mean that Manila is suitable as the capital of the new country. In Long Yufei's mind, the real capital is still the land of China, where all Chinese are rooted! When the strength is sufficient, the Xinhua army will move north, overthrow the Manchus, and re-establish a strong Han Chinese state. At that time, the capital of the country will also choose a city on the land of China.

"Government agencies and major factories can be gradually moved to the vicinity of Manila! Luzon is rich in resources, much more than Mindanao. Coupled with the fact that there are still hundreds of thousands of Chinese and millions of indigenous people, there is no doubt that the development of the country is even more timely! However, don't make Manila the capital for now! Xinhua City is still the nominal capital. If you want to move the capital, wait until we overthrow the Manchu Qing Dynasty, and then move the capital! Long Yufei said.

Everyone nodded and agreed with Long Yufei's opinion. If you say, at the beginning, everyone just wanted to gain a foothold in Nanyang and establish a force that was not bullied by natives and foreigners. But now, they no longer doubt Long Yufei's words. After the development of the new Chinese state, it will definitely have the strength to overthrow the Manchu regime! When the time comes, the great empire dominated by the Han people will stand in the east of the world!

"Tomorrow, I'm going to Manila. Also, the 2nd Brigade will also go to Manila! After the 1st Brigade took control of Manila, it had no extra strength to expand around! When the 2nd Brigade arrives in Manila, it will launch an attack on the natives of Luzon! The Spaniards in Luzon only knew how to plunder, not how to build. We need to build Luzon as a strong industrial base. The millions of natives on Luzon will be the best labor force! Long Yufei said.

"Your Majesty, if you want to build Luzon into a strong industrial base, you need a lot of investment. As for the labor force for infrastructure construction, it is true that indigenous slaves can be used as it. In Mindanao, these natives are doing a very good job! Minister of Finance and Industry and Commerce Liu Mingde said. At present, the population of Xinhua is only about 100,000. But the number of indigenous slaves has reached more than 600,000, and this is still because many of them were killed in wars or died in heavy labor. However, I have to admit that it is precisely because of the hard work of these natives that Xinhua has been able to develop so fast. Now active in mines, farmland, and road construction sites, almost all of them are indigenous slaves.

"This time we have a lot of wealth to get from the Spaniards! These riches were enough to support the initial development of Luzon! As for the labor force, a few million slaves, it is quite enough! Long Yufei said.

"In addition, Luzon is not far from China, and there are more connections with Guangdong. From now on, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will send more people to China to establish our intelligence network. Also, most of the Chinese people's lives are difficult after all, which can attract them to Luzon! After taking Luzon, we already have enough land to settle these Chinese! No matter what method is used, as long as those Chinese are attracted to Luzon to settle down, it will be a great achievement! Long Yufei said. Even after the two or three hundred thousand Chinese in Luzon joined the new country, the population of the new country was still small. However, in the nearby Shenzhou continent, the number of Chinese is more than 300 million and nearly 400 million. If one or two million Chinese can be attracted to Luzon at will, it will also make Long Yufei no longer have to worry about the population!

"Yes, Your Majesty! The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will strengthen ties with the mainland! Lin Zihao nodded. Overseas Chinese are all from the mainland. It's just that some people have only come overseas in recent decades, while others have ancestors who came overseas two or three hundred years ago. In the area of Guangdong and Fujian, there has always been a saying about going to the South Seas. After the locals can't get by, they will choose to go to the South Seas to explore. Although the road is very difficult, it is this spirit of hard work that enables the Chinese to gain a firm foothold in Nanyang and accumulate a lot of wealth!

The next day, June 2, Long Yufei took a merchant ship from Xinhua City to Manila. He was accompanied by more than 6,000 officers and men of the Second Brigade of the Xinhua Army. A senior official of the Government Council will go to Manila after taking care of the affairs here. From now on, the focus of China's development will shift from Mindanao to Luzon.

"It's been two years since I came to this world! Finally created such a foundation! However, this is just the beginning! Other places in the South Seas, such as Borneo, Indonesia, Indochina, etc., are my next targets! Long Yufei stood in front of the map and thought secretly. At the same time, his eyes fell on the large land in the north, where it was the territory of the future empire!