Beiyang new warlord

The wide newspaper covered his entire face, only strands of smoke rings continuously emerged from the top of the newspaper.

Although the Spaniards are greedy and vicious, they are indeed amazing. With a small mountainous country that is bigger than the palm of the European continent, and a small country that has just repelled a trace of blue after a lot of effort, it is a small country with a population of only two to three million. But it was able to rule nearly half of the earth for nearly a century.

This counterattacking Spanish army also embodies this kind of dominance. In the huge Luzon, the Spanish population is only 6000 people, but they ruled a total of 40 million people in Tagalog, Visayas, Bicol and other races. Among the more than 3 troops, there are more than 1 troops composed of Luzon natives. The hired European adventurers and Spaniards, together with some Japanese warriors and outlaw pirates from the Ming Dynasty, barely make up [-] people.

Comparable to the Spaniards, it is estimated that the only people from the Eight Banners Jianzhou who did not have Mao Jue's time and space, with a population of only one million, ruled the Ming Dynasty with nearly 5000 people.

But since it is the relationship between the ruler and the ruled, there are gaps in it!

The Spaniards prepared for this war for more than half a year, and it was not in vain. Under the hot tropical sun, the army of natives, who were sun-tanned and shiny like giant earthworms, split into three groups and rolled forward. On the right shoulder, a spear from European crafts shone coldly, and on the left hand was a long hexagonal rattan shield woven from the unique tree vines of Luzon. The 3000 men who led the battle were even wrapped in European plate armor. Most of the people also surrounded the important positions with a circle of rattan armor, carrying a big bow made of rattan trees and a pot full of steel feather arrows on their backs. With the upgrading of equipment, the morale of the natives doubled, and they grumbled Arched forward like a wild boar.

In the middle of the native army, they wore Spanish linen armor with plate armor outside. The famous Spanish phalanx, the Spanish spears three to four meters high are far more deterrent than the native short spears. In the sun, People with spears are like a moving steel forest. Behind the spearmen are row after row of arquebus men with Spanish war swords.

With such troops, the Spaniards destroyed the Inca Empire, the Aztecs, and the Maya. In their view, Ming, which also belonged to the ancient oriental country, was not much better than the few opponents who fell before.

In the arrogant army, there are also 120 large and small artillery pieces. This number is considered a feat in Europe. You must know that Mao Jue’s cheap father-in-law Wallenstein and the genius king of Sweden, Gustav, decided the fate of the empire. , the two cannons together did not exceed a hundred.

This army can be regarded as the most powerful force in the history of the Philippine Islands.

From the perspective of military strength alone, the Ming army is absolutely weak. A whole army has gone through the Battle of Manila and more than half a year of disease consumption, and there are still about 500 people. In addition, the Ming people who immigrated to Manila and were forced to recruit There are only 1 natives, which is one-third of the Spaniards.

Commanding the main force recruited from various parts of Northern Luzon, with 5000 European troops and [-] native troops, Alex, an old officer who was promoted to major general by the front line, was also full of confidence, and he was transported thousands of miles away On the back of Andreusia's horse, the old guy's goatee is raised upwards.

But just as a large group of thugs marched aggressively southward to bloodbath Manila again, the native troops in front suddenly stopped in a commotion.

"What happened! Who told you to stop?"

Among the local tribes in Luzon, the status of the chief is like a god, but in front of Alex, he is nothing more than a slave dressed in gorgeous clothes. He rode from the central army to the front army full of anger, and was a little dazed at a few The native chief and the old colonial officer directly waved his whip violently. Amidst the crackling sound, streaks of blood immediately appeared on the skin and flesh of several natives exposed outside the rattan armor.

Grinning in pain, jumping up and down like a baboon, but frightened by the Spaniard's usual despotic power, several major chiefs dare not have the slightest intention of resisting, they can only hold their heads and beg for mercy.

But big fish eat small fish, and small fish eat dried shrimps. In this food chain, Alex is not the biggest. Just as he roared angrily, a man in a gorgeous red silk priest robe with a clean white beard, The old god stick like Gandalf in white robe came out of the former army coughing.

"Father I made the big guy stop, Major General Alex!"

He could play temper with them, but he didn't dare to have a temper with this magic stick in front of him. The Spanish Empire is an absolute Catholic country, and the Inquisition is crooked. Even the big nobles have to be provoked, let alone It is said that he was born as a commoner, and it took him many years of life and death to survive as a low-ranking officer in his current position.

Just like the face-changing in Sichuan opera, Alex's old dog face that was about to bite quickly turned into a golden-haired face, nodding and bowing, almost sticking out his tongue, with a mournful face, Alex asked sadly .

"Father! If you don't hurry up and march, the Ming people will flee from Manila by boat! These heretics have committed heinous crimes against the people of God. If God's punishment is not executed on them, these heretics will be thrown at the stake. Here, where is the majesty of the empire?"

Expressionless, the priest from North Luzon was the elder who pulled his face, and said arrogantly: "They have Archbishop Andolema, Governor Darazan and Viscountess Selita in their hands. The envoy of the Ming Dynasty said , if you don’t negotiate, you will execute a few noble nobles, do you want to kill a few adults?”

This crime is unbearable, and Alex's head immediately shook like a rattle.

In ancient times, there was a debate about Cao GUI, one bout of energy, another decline, and three exhaustions! Now the Spaniards' first drum was poked back so easily. At a distance of two days and ninety kilometers from Manila, the menacing coalition forces had to stop He stepped down and set up camp on the spot.

The natives have not received much military training, and the weakness of the Austronesians' undisciplined character was immediately revealed. After a long while, the neatly organized team dispersed, and some people threw their spears and shields and ran away. I went to the woods to pick the fruits, and it would take a few more days to reorganize.

Under the furious eyes of a group of Spanish officers, holding a small Catholic flag high, moving their long legs with military boots, and leading a few guards, Gu Moyi stopped in front of the Spanish army carelessly.

"negotiation!"

Chapter 674. Noble, really fragrant

In the history of the late Ming Dynasty, several battles were enough to reverse the situation, the most famous being the Battle of Chexiang Gorge in the seventh year of Chongzhen.

That battle can really be said to be an opportunity bestowed by the gods on the Great Ming. It spanned more than a dozen provinces in the world and left a strong mark on the late Ming Dynasty, such as Li Zicheng, Zhang Xianzhong, the leader of the refugee army at that time, Chuang Wang Gao Yingxiang, as for Ge Zuo and the like There are countless small bosses, and the tent army of about [-] can be regarded as the most capable backbone among the thieves in the world!If they are destroyed, the Ming Dynasty can be postponed for two or three years!

But at this juncture, the great Emperor Chongzhen softened his heart. Seeing the hope of victory, he lost his face and left his name through the ages. With a piece of paper, they were given food and even weapons. , pretending to follow the stroll to Shangnan, where the terrain is flat, and with one stroke of the people's flag, they went across the world.

Li Zicheng, who later destroyed the capital, broke into the army with millions, and I don't know how many people came from this army.

Fortunately, the Ming Dynasty now does not have the scourge of an outsider commanding an insider. First, Mao Jue is an insider himself. Secondly, the backbone officers who make up the army of the Northern Ming Dynasty are all from the Far East Acheng Military Academy, Tieshan Military Academy, and staff officers from academies. The generals are far more loyal than the generals like Daming. With them, Mao Jue would not worry about the army rebelling even if he was in the sky. Therefore, the Ministry of War can also give full autonomy to the soldiers fighting on the front line.

As long as you can win, you can fight whatever you like, merits and demerits, let's talk about it when we go home!

But feng shui took turns, Daming slowed down, and it was Spain's turn to bear the pain of the layman commanding the experts.

The Spanish Empire can be regarded as a thoroughly Catholic country. During the Thirty Years War, Spain was the mainstay of the Pope's side, and the religious power was supreme in Spain.

Alex said that he was afraid that the Ming army would run away, but he still had a layer of worry in his heart. The urgent march was not only as simple as encircling Manila, but also to join the army from the south in time. Once the two armies could not arrive at the same time The battlefield, like the famous defeat in the history of the Ming Dynasty, the bloody Saarhu War is the best example.

But the archbishop of the north has spoken, no matter how anxious he is, the army has to stop, and even set up the tent of the Chinese army for the sake of ostentation.

The floor is covered with red carpets, and the lectern in Sumu is burning with rich spices, carrying the silver pot that the pastor often carries, and the arch priest of the Northern Diocese of Luzon, Oster, is benevolent, swaying the smoke of spices.

In fact, he didn't care much about how the battle would turn out, but Antolemma had to be rescued. You must know that this guy was able to become the bishop of the Spanish East Indies in Manila because he had an uncle who was a cardinal in Rome. , that is, because he has such an uncle cardinal, if Oster let Andolema die, then no matter whether he wins or not, he probably has to go to a small village of 30 people in South America to serve as a The ascetic priest died.

Not to mention that Selita also has a grandfather of the Duke of the Royal Navy Admiral.

Among these people, Governor Darazan had the worst relationship. He was just a distant relative of King Philip II of Spain.

While Alex was worried and Oster was thinking, the capable Spanish infantry suddenly opened the tents and shouted: "The envoy of Ming Dynasty has arrived!"

With the crisp sound of military boots falling to the ground, Gu Moyi walked in with a straight body, looking at the little face under her boat-shaped hat that was tanned by the sun, but looked handsome and handsome, a group of Spanish Everyone was obviously taken aback.

In their traditional impression, Daming is a country that is so conservative and backward that it can no longer be conservative and backward. It is simply impossible for a woman to come out and show her face, let alone a female officer who is an envoy of the country. Immediately, Ya Alex was as suspicious as a wounded old wolf, growling in a low voice: "Are you really the envoy of the Ming Dynasty?"

"This officer graduated from the eighth phase of the Acheng Military Academy in the Far East. He was personally recommended by Mr. Sun Chengzong, the headmaster of the military academy, to join the Beijing Army Corps as a staff officer of the Third Field Corps. The imperial court is printing a sixth-rank military officer! This official badge is here !"

Gu Moyi is really proud of reporting her family background. Although in Mao Jue's Liaodong, female officers are no longer a rare thing, and most of them serve in non-combat troops such as logistics, intelligence rooms, and medical troops. In the front-line combat troops, there are definitely very few female officers who can stand up to many men. She can have this official position because she has paid a lot of hard work and sweat in exchange for it.

I have a little understanding of Daming, and I know that this thing is too difficult to fake, but the image of the female officer is too different from the image of the Ming Empire. After listening to the somewhat lame translation, Alex still couldn't help but look at it in surprise. Two eyes.

At this time, Bishop Auster of Northern Luzon couldn't wait to ask: "What did your country send you to do, but you asked for peace?"

"God will forgive the lost lambs. As long as you Ming withdraw from Manila, release Governor Dalazan and Archbishop Andolema, and compensate Manila for the loss, the Holy Kingdom of Spain can shake hands with you!"

"Begging for peace?"

As if hearing the Arabian Nights, Gu Moyi's beautiful cherry face first showed disbelief, and then was greeted by a kind of arrogant and disdainful smile, which made the Spaniards present very uncomfortable.

"Your country massacred our Ming citizens and started the war first. Besides, Luzon has always been our Ming vassal state. How could our Ming seek peace with you foreign barbarians? Don't dream!"

The translator with Chinese ancestry turned green again, stuttered, and thought for a while, before he thought of using the word "pagan" to translate the foreign barbarians. Not to mention, the meaning is quite appropriate. Westerners in this era In my eyes, all pagans who don't believe in religion are all backward monkeys. Coincidentally, in my Daming, all foreigners who are not of my Chinese ethnicity are also monkeys.

Sure enough, the first time someone put a heathen hat on his head, Alex pulled out his pistol angrily like a firecracker and roared: "Damn heathen, Sir Ben is going to kill you today!" Send you witch to the stake on behalf of God!"

This guy has hair all over his face, he looks like an old monkey spirit on the mountain, he rushed towards him with all his teeth and claws, if he was an ordinary woman, he would probably cry in fright on the spot, but is Staff Gu an ordinary woman?Her little face turned pale with fright, and she opened a box with a "shuddering" bang, not to mention, this thing is really like a body protector, with another bang, the pistol was thrown away, and Alex covered his mouth. His head squatted on the ground sadly.

A staff knocked him down, staring straight at the box, and the white-robed "Gandalf" also lost his hypocritical calm, and roared angrily: "How can you treat nobles and bishops so cruelly?"

Inside the box was an ear, judging by the color of its skin, it was definitely white.

"How did you treat our nationals so cruelly? In comparison, I, Ming, are already very kind. This ear is also for them to vote for themselves. In the end, the token donated by your governor of Darazan himself! It's not to kill me. Officer? Just do it! As long as I don't return to the front line within an hour, our army will behead all these twenty or so rice bug scumbags! Come on!"