The sky was getting brighter, and the sound of last night's cannons resounded throughout the night.
Li Qingmu stood on the deck of the Hanwudi battleship.
He saw that the Port of Manila had turned into a sea of flames.
The sea is littered with burning wreckage of warships.
Most of the coastal defense batteries in Manila Port were destroyed by naval guns.
Only the forts that penetrated far inland were still firing back.
The Spanish fleet suffered heavy losses and was basically unable to continue to resist.
Li Qingmu looked at the losses of the Second Fleet, and he felt a little heartbroken.
Four older model battleships, including the Yue Fei battleship, sank.
The battleship covered with steel armor encountered an attack from the enemy's shore defense artillery. The armor was shattered, but the warship did not sink.
The Yue Fei battleship is an old model battleship without armor.
They were attacked by coastal defense artillery, and the warship was seriously damaged or even sunk.
Li Qingmu loudly ordered: "We have taken control of the Manila port and have the Marines land in Manila immediately.
Controlling the city of Manila, Luzon is under the control of our army. "
Li Qingmu knew the distribution of Spanish troops in Luzon Island.
Spanish warships and more than 90% of their troops are stationed in Manila.
As long as they control this city, they will take Luzon Island away from the Spanish.
The warships of the Second Fleet began to withdraw to the rear for recuperation.
The damaged warships need to be repaired, and the undamaged warships have to fight all night and need to let the soldiers rest.
The battleships of the Fourth Fleet recharged their batteries last night.
Daytime has arrived, and it's time for them to show their strength.
The Governor of the Fourth Fleet traveled around and began to command warships to enter Manila Port and eliminate the remaining warships and coastal defense artillery and other shore forces in Manila Port.
Shells fired from large-caliber naval guns fell into the defensive positions of the Spanish troops on the shore.
Coast defense artillery could not stop the attack of naval artillery.
After a night of bombardment, the Spanish army was even more unable to withstand the attack of naval guns.
When they saw the huge cannonball falling on their camp, they immediately dispersed like birds and beasts.
They completely gave up their position on the Manila Harbor tidal flats.
Zhen Kun, commander of the Marine Division of the Second Fleet, saw the warships of the Fourth Fleet and had helped them clear a safe zone.
Zhen Kun immediately issued an order, and the Marine Corps took speedboats and immediately seized the beach positions in Manila Port.
Each landing speedboat transports a platoon of soldiers.
A Gatling heavy machine gun is placed at the bow of the landing speedboat.
Behind the heavy machine gun is a large-caliber mortar, which serves as fire support for the landing speedboat.
Zhen Kun led the Marine Corps and easily landed on the tidal flats of Manila Port.
With warships and guns supporting their operations, the Marine Corps encountered no resistance at all.
Zhen Kun commanded the Marine Corps to immediately build beach positions to prevent the Spaniards from recapturing the position.
He waited for all the marines to come ashore and destroy the Spanish in Manila Harbor with a thunderous force.
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Governor Rubio saw with his own eyes General Olied being killed by a huge artillery shell.
He looked at the surviving officers of the Spanish navy, who were struggling to hide their fearful eyes. ….
These people have been frightened by the strength of the Royal Navy of Dahua.
"Lord Governor, let's run!
After a night of indiscriminate bombing by the Royal Navy of Great China, all our warships were wiped out.
Ninety percent of the coastal defense artillery was destroyed. The Royal Navy launched another offensive. We could no longer defend the port. "
Bishop Bria looked at these panicked generals. He was so frightened that the pitch of his vocal cords was particularly high.
"Run, we can run wherever we can.
The navy has been destroyed by Dahua. Without naval escort, we only rely on merchant ships.
There was no way to escape Manila.
We immediately returned to the Governor's Palace and used the city wall to resist.
I hope that the Royal Navy of Great China will not send an army to attack and the navy warships will not be able to go ashore. We will defend the city and have a certain chance of defending the city. "
The Bishop of Bria was so desperate that they escaped on a merchant ship. The Royal Navy of China could easily destroy them by sending a destroyer.
Holding on to the city of Manila is now their only option.
Governor Rubio was hesitating when he suddenly heard gunshots and screams from ahead.
That unique clicking sound is a firearm unique to the Dahua army.
Bishop Bria looked panicked. He grabbed Governor Rubio's sleeve and shouted loudly: "Sir Governor, the Dahua army is attacking. Let's run back to the city."
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Zhen Kun led the marines and quickly eliminated the enemies at the port.
He led his army to attack the city of Manila directly.
Zhen Kun looked at the towering walls of Manila City and immediately ordered: "Artillery regiment, please bring the cannon to me quickly and blast through the walls of Manila City."
The sturdy city walls of Manila could not withstand the power of heavy artillery blasts.
The earth and rocks from the city wall rolled down, and the cannons continued to bombard this side of the city wall.
The city wall collapsed suddenly, and the dust covered the entire battlefield.
After Zhen Kun saw the collapse of the Manila city wall, he immediately led his troops into the city of Manila.
The soldiers were carrying rifles and a grenade in their mouths.
They looked around vigilantly, and if they found resistance, they immediately fired back with rifles and grenades.
The Spanish defenders retreated steadily and soon retreated to the Governor's Palace.
Zhen Kun watched the Spanish soldiers desperately defending the Governor's Palace.
He ordered: "Artillery regiment, blow up the Governor's Palace to rubble."
Zhen Kun chose the strategy with the lowest casualties and directly bombarded the Governor's Mansion with artillery.
After two shells were fired, Governor Rubio turned pale with fright. He immediately asked the defenders to raise the white flag and surrender to the Dahua army.
Zhen Kun led a team into the Governor's Mansion and captured colonial officials including Governor Rubio.
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Li Qingmu led people into the city of Manila. This important commercial city with obvious Western style will belong to the Great China Dynasty from now on.
As soon as he entered the city, he ordered: "Immediately eliminate all resistance forces in Manila and disarm them.
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Holding his trembling children in his arms, San was worried about his future life.
The gunfire stopped for a long time, and Feng Laosan didn't dare to open the door and go out.
Until Feng Laosan heard someone shouting in Chinese outside: "Folks, the army of the Great China Dynasty is coming, and the Spaniards have been driven away by us.
If everyone has any grievances, they immediately go to the Governor's Mansion to report it. "
When Feng Laosan heard the Chinese language, he jumped up excitedly. He couldn't believe it was really the Chinese army coming.
Feng Laosan opened the door excitedly and looked towards the street. He was relieved when he saw a group of patrolling soldiers.
The Chinese army was able to reach Luzon Island.
He walked to the street and saw soldiers wearing Chinese costumes patrolling the street with guns on their backs.
Feng Laosan took the initiative to greet them, and these soldiers behaved very kindly.
They also told Feng Laosan two important news. The senior officials above were preparing to open a warehouse to release grain, and the government would also provide them with justice and ask them to go to the Governor's Mansion as soon as possible.
When Feng Laosan saw this situation, he knelt down toward the northwest.
"Thank you saint for not forgetting us overseas survivors."
After he stood up, with a firm expression on his face, he kicked open a door.
A short native, carrying a wooden stick, walked out of the door tremblingly.
Seeing that Feng Laosan, who was often bullied by him, dared to kick open his door and immediately hit him with a stick.
Feng Laosan screamed and shouted at the soldier: "Sir, I want to report to the officer that this man has the blood of our Chinese on his hands."
He saw this ignorant native being dragged away by soldiers.
Feng Laosan straightened his back and said confidently: "From now on, we will also have people to back us, and we will no longer be afraid of being bullied by others."
After he said this, he immediately burst into tears thinking of his relatives and friends who had already lost their lives.
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Hu Nanzhu brought a businessman to Li Qingmu.
"Commander Li, this is Zhao Ka, the manager of the Xingsheng in Luzon Island.
He is a native of Luzon and knows the situation in Luzon. "
Li Qingmu's face was gloomy, and he took out the documents that had been translated and searched by the Governor's Office in Manila. ….
"Shopkeeper Zhao, how many Chinese are there in Luzon Island now?"
Zhao Ka respectfully replied: "Master Li, there are probably more than 20,000 Chinese in Luzon Island.
No one has calculated the specific amount, but based on the salt and other daily necessities sold by our chamber of commerce, it is inferred that it is at least 20,000 people. "
Li Qingmu slammed the documents in his hand on the table and said angrily: "More than 20,000 Chinese.
This was a plan discussed by the former governor. They wanted to kill all the Chinese in Luzon in the near future.
If we hadn't maintained tremendous military pressure in the Nanyang region, the Governor of Manila would have taken action in the near future. "
When Zhao Ka heard the news, he turned pale with fright and his legs were trembling.
Governor's Palace This is not just talk. The Spaniards can really do this. This is not the first time they have done it.
Zhao Ka wiped the sweat from his head and said with a clear heart: "If Chief Li hadn't led troops to attack Manila and eliminate the Spaniards.
The tragedy that happened in Manila thirty-six years ago will happen again today.
His Majesty the Emperor is wise and mighty, but that dog Emperor Wanli treats our overseas remnants as no human beings at all.
The imperial court treats us overseas survivors as human beings. I will mobilize other families to fully support Chief Li's policy. "
Zhao Ka took the opportunity to express his loyalty. If he doesn't express his loyalty now, he will miss this good opportunity.
As a business family, their family is now actively moving closer to the government and is likely to become a high-level official in Luzon Island.
Li Qingmu heard Zhao Ka talk about the tragedy thirty-six years ago, and he also understood something about this tragedy.
When they sent troops to attack the Netherlands, the Spaniards were always very nervous because of this tragedy.
Back then in Luzon, the Chinese controlled
A lot of wealth.
The Spanish colonists raised their butcher knives and slaughtered more than 20,000 Chinese in Luzon Island.
Except for a few people who jumped at the opportunity and ran away, no one, old, weak, women, or children survived.
Li Qingmu slapped his right hand on the table hard, making a loud noise and attracting everyone's attention.
"Your Majesty has not forgotten this tragedy, and I myself have not forgotten this tragedy.
We have taken the island of Luzon, and we will use the blood of the Spaniards to pay homage to the dead souls. "
Li Qingmu looked at Hu Nanzhu and ordered: "Master Hu Zhu, I will leave this matter to you. We will put these Spaniards on trial."
Hu Nanzhu said confidently: "Commander Li, please rest assured, I will definitely handle this matter."
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When Feng Laosan heard what his neighbor Du Qi said, he asked in surprise: "What did you say? Those adults are going to publicly try the government officials, including the Spanish Governor, at the Governor's Mansion."
Du Qi pointed to the official documents on the wall and said: "These people are no longer officials, they are prisoners.
Now that official documents from the government have been issued, this is still wrong. "
Feng Laosan immediately walked to the official document and listened to the soldiers on guard explaining the contents of the official document.
After hearing this, he said excitedly: "This is really great, we have never encountered this before.
But I often hear the indigenous people use this matter to scare us. "
Feng Laosan and other Chinese in Manila heard the news and immediately went to the Governor's Palace to watch the public trial. ….
In the square in front of the Governor's Palace, there was a strong wind and heavy rain.
This bad weather did not dampen the enthusiasm of the Chinese. They wore raincoats to watch the public trial.
Li Qingmu glanced at Governor Rubio and others who were suppressed outside by soldiers and soaked in the heavy rain.
Every time he said a word, the soldiers on guard would repeat it, transmitting his words to the distance.
Even the violent storm could not cover up this sound.
"Folks, today we are putting the Spanish governor on trial to avenge the Chinese who were killed thirty-six years ago."
Hu Nanzhu found the record of this massacre in the old archives of the Governor's Mansion.
He quickly found relevant evidence and sentenced Governor Rubio and others to death.
Governor Rubio, who speaks Chinese, heard the verdict and shouted loudly: "Thirty-six years ago, I was still a child in Spain.
That massacre of Chinese people had nothing to do with me. "
Li Qingmu didn't pay attention to Governor Rubio's wailing.
He said firmly: "Behead."
The order to behead was given, the executioner raised the ghost-headed sword, and Shen Han's broadsword struck down directly.
Senior officials of the Government House, including Governor Rubio and the Archbishop of the Church, were all beheaded in public.
Li Qingmu said loudly: "This is a trial that is thirty-six years late.
We can only use the blood of our enemies to pay homage to our fallen compatriots. "
After Li Qingmu finished speaking, huge cheers sounded outside the Governor's Mansion.
The government took advantage of the news to recruit local Chinese into the army, and a large number of Chinese young people enthusiastically joined the army. .
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