Eighth year of Chongzhen

Chapter 721 Li Dingguo intends to teach the Spaniards a lesson

In the case of mental calculation and unintentional calculation, the forward of the Ming army led by Li Dingguo took less than an hour to capture all the four Spanish forts around the Manila port. None of the more than 280 Spanish garrisons slipped through the net, while the 400 Only a few of the forwards of the Ming army sprained their ankles.

The Spaniards, who are accustomed to fighting head-on, never thought that someone would launch an attack in the early morning. In their thinking, there were no words and ideas such as surprise victory, tricks of soldiers, etc., in the history of European warfare. , and there was no classic case of Li Yanxue attacking Caizhou at night, so they lost quite cleanly, without even a chance to fight back.

In this small-scale raid, more than 150 people were killed or injured by the Spanish garrison, and the rest were all taken prisoner. These prisoners were carrying or carrying the bodies to the seaside under the supervision of a small Ming army, and then threw them into the sea.

The side of the port leading to the Royal City of Manila is covered by various tall plants. Li Dingguo boarded the Sacrato Fort and looked north, but all he could see were various lush and towering trees with leaves like cattail leaves. In the city a few miles away, there is only one building that looks like a spire that can show its figure.

"Fire!"

Li Dingguo just watched from a distance, and then ordered in a deep voice.

Several gunners of the Ming Army immediately began to quickly load ammunition, and a moment later, a loud thunderous noise spread across the field, and a large cloud of white gunpowder smoke rose, and then it was constantly changing shapes and scattered in all directions under the breeze.

A dark red flame flickered from the muzzle of the 24-pound heavy gun, and a round projectile whizzed into the air, and then quickly disappeared from people's sight.

"I X!

This cannon is much bigger than ours!
He's so exciting!
This brain is buzzing with shock! "

The gunner with cotton balls in his ears uttered admiration, and Li Dingguo stabilized his mind, which was accelerated by the loud noise, and walked down the steps of the fort.

Immediately afterwards, the cannons on the remaining forts also fired one after another.

This is to inform the troops of the Ming army parked outside the bay that they have succeeded here and can sail the ship into the harbor for landing.

The gunners did not pack up and reset after firing the cannon, but rushed down the fort and assembled with the brigade, and then returned to the ship's berth under the leadership of a sentinel.

There are new-style Minie guns and other firearms on board. The cold weapons used just now are only used in special circumstances, and the powerful new-style muskets are the true love of the soldiers.

Now the Spaniards in Manila can be informed of the situation at the port.

Li Dingguo concluded that it would take at least two hours for the Spaniards from hearing the sound of gunfire to discuss countermeasures, and then gather troops to check the situation, while the main force of Ming Dynasty only needed half an hour to berth and start landing.

As the vanguard of the whole army, Li Dingguo's department was to ensure the safety of the army when it landed. After concluding that the main force of the army would definitely land before the Spanish army, Li Dingguo decided to temporarily change his original strategy and try to catch the Spanish by surprise.

The intelligence of the Dutch has stated that there are only more than 800 Spanish garrisons on the entire Luzon Island. Nearly 300 of them have been wiped out just now, and there are less than 600 left.

After realizing the anomaly in the port, even if the Spaniards send troops over, it is impossible to send all the more than 1000 people. Under the circumstances that the situation is unknown, they must leave enough people to defend the city, and then according to the obtained Intelligence determines whether to increase troops in the future.

Half an hour later, as far as the eye could see, the figure of the Ming army fleet was already faintly visible. After leaving 100 people to guard the surrounding area and guard the prisoners, Li Dingguo personally led the [-] Ming army along the only avenue between the port and Manila City. go ahead.

In the city of Manila, Tiago, who was sleeping, was awakened by the faint sound of the first cannon from a distance. The habit he had developed over the years in the army made him immediately get out of bed, and quickly put on the clothes amidst the subsequent sound of cannons. ready.

"Ma Tan, go to the barracks to convey my order! Let the first battalion assemble immediately!
I'm going to find the Governor General! "

Thiago pushed open the door and shouted orders to the guards who were hurriedly putting on military uniforms after running out of the bedroom on one side.

"Yes!

Colonel! "

The guards didn't bother to tidy up their appearance, and rushed out of the yard with a heavy gun in one hand.

Thiago's residence is not far from the Governor's Mansion. After walking for about 3 minutes in the cool temperature in the early morning, Thiago has come outside the closed gate of the Governor's Mansion, and is shaking the copper bell outside the door rapidly. Finally, a sleepy servant opened the door wide, and Thiago rushed through the door, then ran to Perez's residence.

"Colonel, what happened?
It's only five o'clock in the morning. You know, this is the best time for human beings to sleep. It's not a good habit to disturb others' rest casually! "

Perez, who was called up by Thiago, yawned in a silk nightgown, turned around and sat down on the sofa, and said with an unhappy face.

"Your Excellency, the sound of artillery came from the direction of the port just now!

This could mean we are under attack!
Now I will immediately lead the army to check the situation, please tell the people in the city in the name of the governor, everyone immediately take up arms and prepare to fight!Whether noble or commoner!

My instinct tells me that this time we are going to face a huge crisis!

Now we must enter the wartime state immediately! "

Thiago ignored Perez's dissatisfaction, but passed on his anxiety to the other party.

"Cannons?
Sorry, I was fast asleep and didn't hear you!
Colonel, is the matter really so serious?

We have been here for nearly 100 years. All countries in the world know that Luzon belongs to us Spaniards. Who would dare to attack us?

Colonel, are you delusional? "

Thiago's words made Perez's dissatisfaction disappear without a trace in an instant. He stood up suddenly and asked with an incredible expression.

"Your Excellency, I don't know that country will send troops here, I hope this is my illusion!

However, it is impossible for the battery in the port to fire without being threatened!
Please prepare according to what I just said!

May God bless us! "

While talking, Thiago quickly turned and walked towards the door.

For so many years, the cannons of the fort have never been fired. Whether it is the powerful British or the Dutch who travel all over the world, everyone has acquiesced in the territories they occupy outside their homeland. They will never send troops here for no reason. Attack on Manila.

The only possibility is the Ming Dynasty.

　Thanks to the cake robber and Venus for the graphics card reward.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)