Tumu Kamo of the Rukai people was a militant who hated the Han people very much and often attacked Han caravans that came to trade.

However, Kamau's strength is limited after all. Although Shengfan is tough, he doesn't have any decent weapons.

But six months ago, the Rukai people colluded with the Ibatans in northern Luzon. The Ibatans sent them weapons in canoes.

Among them were short spears and machetes made of fine steel, as well as some matchlock guns.

Kamau used these weapons to organize an army of 1,000 men, quickly captured Nan'ao, and began to attack the Paiwan people. They handed over the captured women and children to the Ibatans in exchange for weapons.

Then men who were not suitable to be soldiers were locked up in the mountains to hunt for gold.

Kamo's ambition grew bigger and bigger. In order to obtain more weapons, he even sold his own women and children into slavery in Ibatans.

Some tribal elders feel that if this continues, the Rukai people will be left with only warriors. At that time, how can the Rukai tribe continue?

But Kamo stubbornly believed that war could bring them everything, and everything he wanted could be obtained through plunder.

He even took action to kill those elders who spoke against him.

It was under such circumstances that Elder Davus led some opponents to hide in the mountains, and they began to resist Kamau's brutal rule.

They organized those villages to evacuate their original residences and found a safe base.

In the process, the number of rebels increased, and some of Kamau's soldiers even joined them.

Kamo wants to turn his men into emotionless war machines.

But humans are social animals after all and cannot be without emotions. They long to have family members to share their joys, sorrows and joys with.

Kamau became furious. His dream was to build an invincible army, unify the entire island, make the Han people on the island his slaves, and then establish his own kingdom.

It's just that these people didn't understand his lofty goals, but they actually dared to resist him.

He sent troops to encircle and suppress the rebels several times, but failed to encircle the rebels.

Later he hired a mercenary army from northern Luzon through the Ibatans, who also wore green turbans.

They are the Ilok people in northern Luzon Island, the third largest tribe in the Philippine Islands. These people originally lived in the northwest of Luzon Island and the Cagayan Valley, mainly growing rice and cotton.

The Ilocos were the lackeys of the Spanish in ruling Luzon. They had a large musketry team. These Ilocos played an important role in the Spanish's previous suppression and massacre of the Chinese.

The sudden joining of these people caused heavy losses to the rebels. In desperation, the rebels had no choice but to retreat north, trying to contact the Han government in Kavalan in the north to seek asylum.

As a result, they happened to run into the exploration team led by Li Simao.

When they saw the green turbans and muskets, they thought Li Simao and the others were Ilok mercenaries.

So they made a surprise attack and surrounded Li Simao and the others.

Fortunately, this kid Li Simao thought quickly and explained in time, resolving a conflict caused by a misunderstanding.

But the cautious Elder Daus did not let Li Simao and the others leave, but took them with him.

Later, in an encounter with the Camo Army, Li Simao led the exploration team and severely damaged the Camo Army with more than thirty muskets in their hands. Only then did the most basic trust between the two be established.

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There are actually external forces intervening in the island's life.

Although Afu's cultural class was not very good, his world geography was very good, because it was very useful for leading troops in war.

To the south of Dongfan Island, across the Bashi Strait, is Luzon Island, which was a Spanish colony.

However, the Kingdom of Spain has declined, and they mainly control several major port cities such as Manila.

In most areas on the island, they adopt a restrictive policy.

That is to say, you manage the place by supporting the forces close to you.

According to Davus, only the Ibatans and Iloks were involved.

But there may be some Spaniards behind this.

Hundreds of years ago, the Spanish established a stronghold on Dongfan Island, but were later driven away by the Dutch.

Ah Fu feels that the situation is very serious. The head of state has just pacified Dongfan Island. The stability of the island is more important than anything else. If there is external strength to support Dongfan and the escort army to compete for control of the island.

Although the escort army can defeat the opponent, it will be difficult to completely eliminate them as long as they get into the old forest in the mountains.

By then, if the Guards want to develop with peace of mind, it will become a luxury.

The best way is to unite these rebels to deal with Camo, so that even if Camo goes into the mountains, there will be rebels who are also familiar with the terrain to deal with them.

"Elder Davus, let your people camp in that place. There are too many mosquitoes in the woods."

"Captain, is there anything to eat? We haven't eaten much for two days." At this time, Li Simao touched his belly with some embarrassment and said.

The roving rebels faced great logistical difficulties.

The villages in the mountains have been destroyed by Kamau. With so many people gathered together, hunting cannot satisfy everyone's needs.

"Second Master, ask the soldiers to take half of the supplies they carry and distribute them to our Fanren brothers." Ah Fu ordered.

Daus also thanked him with a grateful face.

Soon, figures came out of the woods one after another.

Ah Fu glanced over and saw that there were many women and children among these people.

They were like refugees encountered in famine years, with sallow complexions, skinny bones, slow movements and unsteady steps.

Only some of the male warriors holding weapons were in slightly better condition.

Ah Fu heard Dong Jin say that in the life story, the old people would take the initiative to sacrifice themselves when food was scarce, followed by women and children. Those who survived to the end must be strong men.

Davus used words to let these people camp in the open space designated by Afu.

It is close to the bonfire while keeping a certain distance from the escort.

Soon a soldier from the escort sent over the fried rice and grilled dried fish he had brought.

These things can be eaten directly.

A female woman timidly accepted the food handed over by the escort soldier.

She looked very young, but her eye sockets were sunken, and her clothes were very thin, exposing her arms full of scratches.

This woman also has a two or three-year-old child in her arms.

The child was naked, just like a little monkey, with his hands wrapped around the woman's waist.

The woman picked up a few grains of fried rice and put them in her mouth. The aroma of grain suddenly filled her mouth.

She quickly grabbed a small handful and stuffed it into the child's mouth.

The child immediately puffed out his cheeks and chewed the fried rice, making a crisp crunching sound.

The woman broke off some more salted fish and put it into her mouth. The salty taste of the sea salt seemed to instantly bring vitality to her withered body.

She seemed to feel that she had strength again.

"Elder Dawus, our escort has taken control of the entire Dongfan Island. And our head of state has always believed that all the people on the island belong to the Chinese ethnic group. As long as Elder Daousi is willing to join our Chinese ethnic group, he will be our brother from now on.

We Chinese, all people can receive equal treatment, there is no oppression, no exploitation, and we can enjoy our own harvest as long as we work."

"If you are willing to cultivate the land, we will allocate it to you. We can also send people to guide you in farming. If you like hunting, we can also allocate you hunting grounds. Your hunters can buy bows and arrows and even muskets from the government."

"There will be no cruel Domu to oppress everyone in the future."

"Everyone lives together as a production team, and the people in the production team elect the team leader to manage themselves."

Afu began to recruit Daus.

He was not sure at first, after all, he did not have the domineering spirit of the head of state.
Chapter completed!