Great Qing Dynasty talker

Chapter 455: A "Wu Army" that resembles the "Qing Army" bloodbathed the Macau

After capturing Guangzhou,

Only a few cities chose to hold out and were conquered in a short time.

Most cities chose to open their gates and kneel down to welcome the royal army, or they collapsed after an exchange of fire.

Anyway,

There are more than 6 Green Camp soldiers in the province, but their will to resist is very weak.

Less than 1 people were killed by Wu's army on the battlefield, more than 2 were captured, and the rest were missing.

……

The increase in the number of young and strong laborers at various docks indicates that some of them have returned to their old jobs.

The rapidly deteriorating public security in various states and counties indicates that some people have started their own businesses.

The growing size of the Beggars' Gang indicates that some people have chosen to lie low.

of course,

Many defeated soldiers also fled to the coastal islands with their weapons.

They mainly relied on the navy of Nan'ao Town, gathered boat people, defeated soldiers and pirates, and acted as pirates in the area where the Pearl River estuary met the sea.

Anyway,

Everyone has a bright future.

Wu Jun respects personal choices, but chooses to arrest silently.

If we allow tens of thousands of former Green Camp soldiers to roam around in society, sooner or later there will be 10 Liangshanpo gangs.

All of them should be arrested and sent to mine coal!

……

but,

There is a more urgent matter to be done now.

An infantry battalion of the Guards Corps and another company of gunners (carrying no cannons, only flintlock rifles) suddenly left Guangzhou City in the evening.

All the way south.

Passing through Shunde and approaching Xiangshan.

The Qing troops in Xiangshan County felt as if they had encountered a powerful enemy, but it was a false alarm. They watched helplessly as the Wu army bypassed the city and continued to move south.

"County Master, what should we do?"

"County Master, we also have to consider a way out~"

The magistrate's face turned pale, but his mouth remained tough.

"The imperial court has nurtured scholars for a hundred years. Now Guo Jia is in trouble. I don't have the ability to kill the enemy on the battlefield. I will just die to repay the emperor's grace."

The county magistrate sighed.

The chief clerk shook his head.

The faces of the gentry who had watched the soldiers on the city wall were gloomy.

Once the city that resisted was breached, the Wu army would massacre all the officials and gentry.
……

The destination of this mysterious Wu army was Haojingao.

At a distance of 10 miles,

The commander gave the order.
Everyone began to change their clothes, taking out hundreds of sets of Qing army green camp uniforms that had been prepared long ago from the baggage carts, and changing out of their red and black uniforms.

A long braid is sewn on the back of the summer hat, showing great consideration for the details.

By your majesty's order,
Impersonating the Qing army to attack Macau
While Guangdong has not yet fully acquired it,

In some areas, the situation was jagged and there was a tug-of-war between the Qing and Wu factions.

The French were sent away without anyone noticing to see God.

……

The second lieutenant was wearing a fifth-grade civilian robe and felt uncomfortable wearing it.

Cursed in a low voice:

"Damn it, I can't even walk anymore."

After a laugh, 50 people were left to guard the baggage train while the rest continued on their way.

The operation was led by a guide who was an old soldier who had served in the Guangdong Green Camp for 20 years.

Just walked half a mile,
The lieutenant asked the guide:

"looks like?"

"No, sir."

"How is it not the same?"

"The Green Camp soldiers cannot march in such neat formations."

The lieutenant nodded:
"Brothers, from now on, you must march in a staggering manner and swear~"

"As ordered."

……

The lieutenant looked at the guide:

“Does it look like that now?”

"It still doesn't look like it. We have to kowtow and shout 'hey'. That soldier shouted wrong~"

The second lieutenant held his forehead and gestured:
"Would you like to demonstrate?"

"Hey, just like this, bend your left knee, lower your right hand, and lean your upper body forward."

The devil is in the details~
For example, the Qing army had never been equipped with bayonets, so they had to be removed.

The French colonists began to secretly live in Haojingao during the Wanli period, adjacent to Xiangshan County, and had frequent exchanges with Guangdong and Guangxi.

It has been more than 200 year so far.

His Majesty has instructed,

The French may be the foreigners who know the Qing Dynasty best. We must be cautious and careful not to let others discover our flaws.

……

Haojingao and Xiangshan County are connected by land, separated only by trenches and fences.

The city's permanent population is approximately between 2000 and 3000.

There are also hundreds of mobile personnel~
For example, wandering sailors, merchants, pirates, craftsmen, priests, wanted criminals, female prostitutes~
In short, there are a wide variety of professions.

The Council has the greatest power and is composed of more than 20 people.

Together with the Governor, they decide the affairs of the city.

According to intelligence,

There were only 150 soldiers in Macau, of which only 50 were real French soldiers, and the rest were from colonial Mozambique.

In case of emergency,

It is expected that nearly a thousand armed citizens can be recruited.

……

The church bells rang suddenly.

It was not as slow and melodious as ordinary prayers, but rather a short and rapid beat.

This is a notice to the whole city.

Something big is about to happen. Everyone must close the doors and windows and take up their weapons.

All the men gathered in the square in front of the parliament building, ready to defend their homes with force.

Governor Sanchez and Lieutenant Perez hurriedly climbed to the top of the cannon.

Pull out the telescope and look north.

In the lens,
A skewed and listless Qing army was approaching.

……

Lieutenant Perez is a professional soldier who has fought for the kingdom all over the world and suppressed various indigenous peoples.

He keenly noticed that the team did not carry any cannons and was instantly relieved.

Further observation revealed that the soldiers were carrying shotguns and sabers.
The Green Camp soldiers of the Qing Dynasty,
acquaintance!

The Governor next to him also smiled and put away his telescope:

"It was a false alarm. This is the Qing Empire's second-line garrison troops. Lieutenant, send someone to contact them and find out their intentions."

"As you wish."

……

The whole city breathed a sigh of relief.

Live here for 200 years.
I have dealt with both the Ming and Qing armies and know them well.

silver!

As long as you give silver to the key person, the generous Ming and Qing empires will show leniency.

of course,

The French particularly value peace.

In these 100 years, they have never had even one armed conflict with the imperial army.

Per year,

Pay the rent honestly and show filial piety.

All is well.

……

The negotiation process was somewhat unusual.

Lieutenant Wu Jun, who was wearing the robes of a fifth-rank Qing Dynasty civil servant, naturally accepted the 5 taels of gold with a smile.
then,

He told the council representatives who came to negotiate in a domineering tone:
"The officers and soldiers were temporarily frustrated in suppressing the rebellion, and Guangzhou fell."

"We would like to rest in your place for two days, and then head west to look for the Governor."

The council representatives looked embarrassed.
Looking at the hundreds of Qing soldiers who looked lazy, some sitting on the ground or lying on the ground.

Tactful suggestions:

"With so many soldiers entering the city, there is not enough living space, and conflicts may arise due to language and cultural differences."

The lieutenant took out a piece of paper from his official robe.

whispered:
"This is an official document with the seal of the Guangdong governor. If you assist the soldiers in this war, the governor can lease Lingao County in Qiongzhou Prefecture to you."

……

The bait smells good.

The Governor personally came out to bargain with the two sides across the fence.

The lieutenant sighed,

These French people actually knew that all matters concerning the Qing Dynasty had to be approved by the emperor, otherwise the ministers under him could not do anything and dared not do anything.

He could only prevaricate.
It means that Lingao County is isolated overseas and is a wild place.

The Forbidden City will not care, and the officials in Guangdong and Guangxi will choose to accept it.

Anyway,

Our Qing Dynasty is generous and will repay favors. Of course,
If you barbarians do not know what is good for you, and the imperial court succeeds in suppressing the rebellion in the future, I am afraid we will have to consider taking back Macau and leasing it to the more knowledgeable Dutch.

……

Through both hard and soft tactics,

After discussing with the council, Governor Sanchez decided to start limited cooperation with the Tatars.

Provide the transiting army with food, fresh water, and tents, and allow them to live on the edge of the city.

of course,

Officers were allowed into town and were supposed to drink wine, eat beef, and listen to some musicals.

Simultaneously,

They can also provide some thoughtful services, such as young and handsome butlers and maids.

During the banquet,

The lieutenant refused to take off his hat.
The translator was a little suspicious. He felt that there was something strange about this young fifth-rank official, but he couldn't tell what was wrong.

……

The highest commander of the garrison, Lieutenant Perez, developed a strong liking for this young "Qing court civil servant".

He hasn't met such a handsome man for a long time.

The natives of the colony are all humanoid creatures, and as devout believers, they cannot bear to bully the animals.

And those who were traveling with me in the army were all rough men with beards.

Only this beautiful East can give birth to such an elegant and noble man.

Valiant, handsome, tall and straight~
If you can get a response,

Perez wanted to give up his military post on the spot, meet and fall in love with him, then travel around the world and fight side by side until his death.

Heading to a bloody romance that belongs only to men.

……

He silently raised his goblet,

"My Lord, I would like to invite you to visit the Grand Fortress."

The second lieutenant was overjoyed and nodded reservedly:
"Yes, but before the tour, I need to settle my men outside the city. You know, the soldiers were farmers not long ago, and they need to be whipped."

Every cell in Perez's body cheered.

Whip!

I am willing to be tied to a cross and receive the hottest whipping.

……

Watching them leave in pairs~
Governor Sanchez was not embarrassed at all. This was a very normal thing.
He just suddenly remembered something and asked in a low voice:
"Gentlemen, are we also supplying the Dutch at the same time?"

Several members of the council quickly responded:

"It must be provided. We cannot offend the Tatars, nor can we offend the Dutch. In short, the position must be flexible."

Sanchez drained his glass of wine and sighed.

The kingdom declined and became third-rate in Europe.

If this had happened 200 years ago,

The Netherlands and the Saxons are just country bugs; Lisbon is the center of the world.

……

He couldn't help but laugh at himself:

"The weakened Franji Kingdom is like a past-time socialite, moving between many nobles just to get a few leftovers."

Clinker,

The delegates of the council did not mind.
Even sarcastically said:
"The interests of Lisbon cannot take precedence over those of Macau in any way."

Having settled in Macau for 200 years,
They were indifferent to local affairs, and the only purpose of forming the council was to counter the governor and safeguard the interests of the locals.

Under the kingdom's rule, but only in name.

In the eyes of the council, the local area is a larger company and a business partner.

……

Although the area of ​​​​Haojingao is small, it really produces oil.

Guard the Pearl River estuary.

This is the most expensive waterway for world trade. Just a little bit of oil would be enough for all the citizens of Macau to live a middle-class life.

The Council took the lead in firmly resisting Lisbon's tax increase fantasy.

Lisbon has no money, what does it have to do with me, Macau Bird?
unless,

Your king sent gunboats from thousands of miles away to bombard his own people and his own city.

But when it really came to that,
The Council will not hesitate to change nationality and declare allegiance to the monarch of other kingdoms.

Overseas colonies will eventually become like this after several generations of development - divided and at war with each other.

There are so many examples that it is not even necessary to enumerate them.

……

Fortress of the Fortress,
It is a solid four-sided fortress with 42 bronze heavy cannons.

The city wall is wide at the bottom and narrow at the top, with a reasonable design that eliminates all blind spots for shooting.

Lieutenant Peres trimmed his beard and polished his boots to a shine.

In every word and action, try to show your masculinity as much as possible.

Introduced:
"Out of respect for your emperor, there are no cannons on the north side of the fort. The muzzles are only facing east, south, and west."

The lieutenant of the Guards Corps nodded slightly.

To the north was the territory of Xiangshan County, and the Qing government forbade them to point their guns towards the north.

……

The wall is not long.

Each side is about 30 feet~
Walking to the east city wall and looking out at the sea, his pupils instantly dilated.

There is a Dutch battleship at the dock!!
He didn't feel comfortable asking more questions, so he just glanced around.

There were 11 ships anchored in the port, including 4 merchant ships, 3 fishing boats, 2 light cruisers, 1 Dutch transport ship, and 1 Dutch warship.

He was thinking in his mind,

First take control of the fort, then bombard the port.

Try to sink this Dutch level 3 sailing warship at its berth.

……

Guangdong and Guangxi,

Wu Jun was temporarily out of reach.

Your Majesty has expressed concern about coastal defense on many occasions, and the strategy is to build ships and purchase ships at the same time.

The first step is to get the offshore navy.

The scale may not be large, but at least it can wipe out the pirate ships~
to this end,

The 5th Corps has already sent troops to Luoding Prefecture to cooperate with the Shipbuilding Bureau in the search for Tielimu.

Nowadays, piracy has become more prominent along the coast of Guangdong.

The composition is complex, including old bandits, Green Camp soldiers, and big bandits who came from the southern Fujian coast to make quick money.

Anyway,

Very messy.

All the responsibility lies with the State of Wu.

Wu's army brutally abused the Qing army, causing the Qing government to lose control of the southeast coast.

……

suddenly,

A quarrel broke out on the border between Haojingao and Xiangshan County.

A team of "Qing troops" held up silver and clamored to buy wine.

then,

He roughly pushed the guard away, moved the fence aside, and walked in on his own.

The people behind followed suit and rushed in.

The French sentries on the high ground were stunned, holding their rifles in a state of confusion.

As usual,

The intruder should be shot.

However, they have concerns.

What if, what if these Tatars really just want to buy some wine?

The Francois had occupied Macau for 200 years and had never fought a war with the imperial army.

Who can take responsibility for firing the gun?

……

The rough "Qing army" carried muskets and howled along the way in search of a tavern.

but,

I don’t know if I got lost or what.

The large group of people passed by the door of the largest tavern in the city and headed straight for the cannon platform!
The French who witnessed this scene were stunned and thought to themselves that something was wrong.

Fortress of the Fortress,
It is the highest point in Haojingao.

You can overlook the entire city with an excellent view.

A sergeant spotted the "intruder" and ordered the gunner to reload and aim while running to ask Lieutenant Perez for instructions.

……

however,
The young and handsome "Qing court official" said to the lieutenant:
"I promise that I will whip them when I return. They are just a bunch of crude and crude farmers who lack sufficient military training and are not yet able to become real soldiers."

Perez's eyes were full of stars.

I unconsciously ignored the noise.

The helpless sergeant walked to the battlement of the west wall again and stuck his head out to look.

I saw those "Qing troops" holding flintlock rifles, running faster and faster, and they were less than half a mile away from the artillery platform.

He was horrified.
Pointing outside, he yelled:
"fire!"

"The Tatars have evil intentions. They want to seize the fort."

……

however,
A council member happened to be there, and he stepped on the battlement, opened his arms,

He shouted sharply:

"You can't fire."

"Gentlemen, calm down."

(End of this chapter)