After hearing this, Diego looked at the subordinate named Filot and asked: "What can you do?"
After hearing this, Filot said to Diego confidently: "The Ming Dynasty has always regarded these Ming people who went to sea as untouchables, and they don't care at all. Even if their court wants to save face, it doesn't matter. Just give the Ming Dynasty an explanation. Just say that these Ming people colluded with the pirates and tried to rebel. Once they have an explanation, the matter will be settled!"
At this point, he paused and then immediately continued: "Your Majesty the Governor can even tell Mingren that as long as Mingren comes to Luzon and behaves himself, there will definitely be no problem. And there will be preferential treatment on taxes and other things. In this way, those Ming people will definitely have their scars healed and forget about the pain, and they will come to Luzon again."
Diego nodded. He had actually heard this statement more than once before. But when it comes to things, after all, I have never experienced it before, and I am still a little unsure.
But now, this subordinate who participated in the last massacre of Akito came forward and gave him a calming pill again.
I saw Diego looking at Filot and saying: "Okay, let's do this. But there is one thing. Those Akito who fled into the mountains and forests need to step up the encirclement and suppression. Otherwise, we will say that they are rebelling. What you say may be exposed!"
When Filot heard this, he couldn't help feeling a little contemptuous. It seemed that the Governor had only killed colonial natives with no background. For such natives with a huge empire, it was a pleasure to kill them. Afterwards, it was regarded as the mother-in-law's fault.
Although he was thinking so in his heart, on the surface, he still maintained a respectful look and said: "Dear Governor, those Ming people fled into the mountains and forests. It is really troublesome to encircle and suppress them. They might even cause us losses. It is better to let the local people The natives come to do this, and they can be surrounded and suppressed as much as they can. As for the worry of the Governor, there is actually no need for it. As long as the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty has an explanation, he may investigate it in detail. Counting this kind of massacre, there have been three times. Is Mingguo really going to care about that time?"
The mountains and forests of Luzon are no joke. It's not easy to survive after going in, but it's even harder to find someone inside.
Diego also understood this. After thinking for a moment, he nodded and said, "Then let Fednandi do this? Well... a silver dollar will be enough for each Mingren person."
Fernandi is a native of Luzon, the chief of the tribe, and has always been an accomplice of the Spanish. He didn't have this name originally, but in order to please the Spaniards, he changed it to this Western name.
"Your Majesty the Governor, this is too cheap for these natives. Mingren's head is not worth the money!" Felot heard this and quickly advised him, "One silver dollar for three heads, no more!"
Diego originally thought that it was just the money he stole from Akito, so it didn't matter. But after hearing what he said, she changed her mind and agreed to his suggestion.
So, the matter was settled.
When the Spaniards in Luzon returned to the American continent from Japan, they had to cross the Pacific Ocean with the help of the warm Pacific current in May and June every year. Therefore, it is already October and it is still early.
These Spaniards were not in a hurry and were still enjoying the happiness brought to them by the sudden increase in wealth after the massacre. Of course, in order to deal with the Ming Dynasty, they also sent spies to find out how the Ming Dynasty reacted, so as to give them a step down. It would be best if there is no reaction at all.
However, this time, it was a bit unexpected.
On this day, Filot was summoned urgently by the Governor. He hurried over and found that Diego's face was a little ugly, as if someone owed him money.
He was a little confused. Logically speaking, since he has been so happy recently, nothing bad should happen, right?
In his mind, he never thought that something would happen in the Ming Dynasty. After all, they have been massacred three times, not all of them are fine, the Ming Dynasty just wants to save face!
So, Philot quickly asked: "Dear Governor, is there something urgent that embarrasses you?"
After hearing this, Diego looked up at him and said with an ugly face: "The people who went to the Ming Dynasty to inquire about the news have come back, which means that Guo Annan is preparing for war. When the emperor's decree comes, they will attack us Lu. Song!"
The reason why people were sent to Annan to inquire about the news, rather than the closer Fujian side, was because they had heard that the Ming army had captured Annan. The Spaniards in Luzon were worried, so they killed those Ming people in Luzon who might be able to help the Ming army. .
Upon hearing this news, Philot was a little disapproving, and immediately smiled and said: "Dear Governor, you really scared me. This matter is just what we expected!"
"As expected?" Diego was a little suspicious after hearing this, and couldn't help but confirm again.
After hearing this, Philot immediately said confidently: "Your Majesty Governor, this is the attitude of an official in the Ming Dynasty. I want to give them an explanation in the country, so I took this kind of countermeasure. As I said before , it’s time to give an explanation to the Ming Dynasty. Now we can write a letter to the officials of the Ming Dynasty, saying that those Ming Dynasties colluded with the pirates to rebel. In this case, they will definitely stop their activities and report to their emperor, and the matter will be settled. "
Hearing this, Diego was doubtful and said: "But the people who came back from inquiring about the news said that the Count of Ming Dynasty was very angry!"
"Haha!" Filot heard this and said disapprovingly, "Dear Governor, you don't know that these Easterners are the best at acting. If you don't do this, you may be impeached by their censor. This point , I have been in the East for so many years, and I have already figured it out."
Seeing that Diego didn't seem to have given up his doubts, he added: "If the Governor is still worried, you might as well give some money to the officials of the Ming Dynasty. After receiving the benefits, they will take the initiative to speak for us. In this way Come, you can also prepare your joints for returning to America next year."
The saying that money can make the world go round is the same in the East and the West. If it weren't for money, these Spaniards wouldn't have been able to leave their hometown and travel so far.
After hearing this, Diego finally nodded and said, "Okay, then I will immediately issue a formal proclamation and send you to negotiate with the Ming Kingdom!"
After hearing this, Philot was stunned for a moment, then he did not refuse, but just made another suggestion: "Your Majesty the Governor, in this case, why not add a notice to explain that people who come to Luzon as long as they follow the rules will be given preferential treatment." , to show our Spanish preferential treatment to the Ming people, from the side and the front, the previous killings were just to suppress the Ming people’s rebellion!"
This is about to start raising pigs again! Of course, there must be a process for these pigs to increase and fatten.
After hearing this, Diego thought so in his heart, and nodded in agreement: "Yes, yes!"
So, after making some preparations, Filot set out with the documents issued by the Spanish Governor of the Philippines.
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On Annan's side, Lu Xiangsheng was absolutely sure that when his memorial arrived in the capital, the emperor would definitely send troops to attack the Western barbarians in Luzon. Therefore, while actively preparing for war, he moved his trip south to Hoi An.
On this day, when he was inspecting the Fujian Navy and visiting the newly established shipyard here, he heard his subordinates report that there were Western barbarians from Luzon coming to see him.
Upon hearing this, Lu Xiangsheng became angry on the spot and shouted sharply: "These Western Yi bandits still have the courage to come to see me?"
Anders, the Portuguese leader who was accompanying him, felt a little embarrassed after hearing this. The Western bandit didn't know if he also scolded him?
But when he came back to his senses, he felt gloating in his heart.
Portugal has always been under the rule of Spain. Their relationship is not that of masters and subordinates, but of hostility. They are real rebels. Therefore, Anders was eager for the Ming Dynasty to use troops against the Spanish.
He was worried that the arrival of the Spaniards would change Lu Xiangsheng's view, so he immediately suggested to Lu Xiangsheng: "Sir, these Spaniards are heinous, why not just kill Ji Qi."
Knowing that Ming Dynasty and Portugal will inevitably form an alliance in the future, people who are familiar with the situation in Ming Dynasty will definitely be valued and reused in the country. Therefore, Anders has been working hard to learn the Mandarin of the Ming Dynasty and understand the customs and civilization of the Ming Dynasty.
No, he has come in handy, and his words and deeds are already somewhat oriental.
However, although Lu Xiangsheng led troops to fight on the battlefield, he was still essentially a scholar influenced by Confucian culture, so he really couldn't do it, and directly killed the sacrificial flag without even meeting him.
Although he was furious in his heart, Lu Xiangsheng still gave orders and led others.
This person is naturally Nafilot.
He has actually dealt with the Ming Dynasty more than once, so he knows a lot about the Ming Dynasty, so he can give those suggestions to the Governor with such confidence.
However, this time, when he came to Annan in person and was monitored by Ming army soldiers and brought to Hoi An, what he saw and heard surprised him.
Although he could indeed feel Akito's dissatisfaction after massacring him before. But he had never felt Akito's strong indignation like he did now.
In addition, looking along the way, both the Ming army soldiers and the sailors were different from before. They all carried the murderous aura in their movements.
Looking at all this, to be honest, he felt a little scared. Unconsciously, the arrogance towards the Orientals was put away unconsciously.
When he was brought to Lu Xiangsheng, he was shocked again. Although he didn't speak, his aura was different from the Ming officials he had seen before. Faintly, he felt that this time it would not go well.
So, Filot's attitude became more respectful, and he saluted Lu Xiangsheng on the throne and said: "Dear Earl, I am the messenger sent by the Spanish Governor of Luzon Island. Regarding what happened in Luzon Island a few days ago, Please give your country a notice about the matter."
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