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All the Spanish soldiers handed over their weapons and were imprisoned by the 5th Brigade of the Chinese Marine Corps. They would wait for negotiations between China and Spain before deciding their fate.
However, given that they surrendered voluntarily, they will be safe in the end no matter what.
Philippine Governor Basilio Augustine and other Spanish-appointed officials of the Philippine colony were also taken into custody and restricted their freedom. However, according to the previous agreement, their lives and property safety will be protected.
When the 5th Brigade of the Chinese Marine Corps entered Manila City, the Chinese people living in the city spontaneously came to both sides of the streets and welcomed soldiers from the Celestial Empire into the city. From their eyes, joy could be clearly seen.
During the Qing Dynasty, they were abandoned by the Celestial Empire. The Qing Dynasty ignored them and allowed the colonists and the natives of the Philippines to kill them. Now, the imperial team has arrived and defeated the arrogant Spanish colonists, which means that
Their future safety and life will be guaranteed. It can be foreseen that as the Philippines becomes a colony of the empire, the status of these Chinese will be greatly improved in the future and they will become the superiors and ruling class of the Philippines. This makes them very
I'm happy.
"Chief of Staff, it seems that the people are very welcome to the Philippines!" Wu Haibin, the brigade commander of the 5th Brigade of the Chinese Marine Corps, rode a tall horse, following Li Haitao, the chief of staff of the local fleet, and looked at the welcome teams.
The Chinese people entering Manila expressed their feelings.
"Yes! They have been bullied for hundreds of years, and now they can finally get the protection of the empire. However, the Chinese people welcome us. Look, there is clearly hatred in the eyes of those Filipino natives!" Li Haitao said.
"It's just some indigenous people who can't make any troubles. The Spanish surrendered, and the next step is to clear out the rebellious armed forces of these indigenous people!" Wu Haibin said.
"Old Wu, don't be careless. According to the information we have obtained, the Spaniards can only control the Manila generation and several other big cities. Other places in the Philippines have fallen into the hands of the natives of the Philippines, and it is said that they
But there are more than 100,000 armed people. Your 5th Marine Brigade has only more than 8,000 people in full force." Li Haitao said with some concern.
"Chief of Staff, what's wrong with more than 8,000 people? All of our Marine soldiers can do one to ten!" Wu Haitao argued.
"I have already reported to the country that the 8th Brigade and the 9th Brigade have been loading the ship and will be able to arrive in Manila in 5 days. With three brigades in hand, we will be more relaxed!" Li Haitao said.
Only after entering Manila City did Li Haitao realize that although there are more than 100,000 Chinese in the Philippines, there are still too few. In other words, there are hundreds of thousands of people in the entire Manila City, except for tens of thousands of Chinese and tens of thousands of Spanish, the rest of the world
All of them are Filipinos. Once these Filipinos are violent, the consequences will be unimaginable. He finally understands why Wang Yuze asked for the most cruel blow to these Filipinos. He can only eliminate these Filipinos and wait for the domestic immigrants to arrive.
Only when the empire can truly hold the Philippines in its hands.
"By the way, I will draw a battalion from the 5th Brigade and set out tomorrow to Guam and the Mariana Islands. These areas are still Spanish colonies. Now that war has begun with the Spanish, His Majesty has ordered them to occupy all these areas.
I will send two destroyers to accompany me. The Spaniards are not armed in these areas and can easily deal with it!" Li Haitao ordered.
"Yes, Chief of Staff. Just let the 1st Battalion go then!" Wu Haibin said.
At this time, a group of people appeared in front of the street, beating drums and dancing lions, looking happy. When Li Haitao and Wu Haibin appeared, an old man with white hair and beard and long blue silk gown was carrying him.
Several Chinese people came up to meet them.
"Tang Xi, a grass man, bowed to the Lord!" the old man bowed to the ground and shouted. All the middle-aged people behind him fell to the ground.
"Get up quickly, the empire has abolished the kneeling ceremony!" Li Haitao and Wu Haibin quickly dismounted and helped the old man and the middle-aged man up.
"Sir, Lord, we abandoned people in the heavenly dynasty, have been waiting for the holy grace for hundreds of years. God has eyes. Today we finally waited!" The old man named Tang Xi said with tears in his eyes.
"The old man is serious. Before, the country was poor and weak, and he could not protect the overseas Chinese. Now that the empire is strong, he will naturally protect you!" Li Haitao replied. Before, the Qing Dynasty ignored the overseas Chinese, but the empire was different. It is the same Chinese nation.
The descendants, the empire will never sit idly by and watch the people overseas be oppressed.
"In this case, we overseas people will be blessed!" Tang Xi said happily. The other Chinese were also happy. Li Haitao's answer made them very satisfied.
"I don't know who the old man's surname is?" Wu Haibin asked.
"Old Tang Xi is the president of the Manila Chinese Business Association. These are all directors of the Business Association. We are extremely happy that the Celestial Army is attacking the Philippines and we are specially prepared to come and work hard!" Tang Xi said.
"It turns out to be President Tang, don't bother. We are here to protect the interests of Chinese in the Philippines, so there is no need to bother everyone anymore!" Li Haitao said.
"Sir, this is the wish of us Chinese in Manila! Please give us a look!" Tang Xi and other directors of business associations persuaded.
Li Haitao and Wu Haibin were stubborn and had to agree to attend the banquet they prepared. As for the things given by the business association, they only had some meat and vegetables, and as for the money, they did not take any money. This also made Tang Xi
The others respected the Emperor* team more.
The soldiers of the 5th Marine Corps Brigade had completely controlled Manila City, entered military strongholds everywhere, began to defend, and took on the defense of Manila City's port. The entire Manila City fell into the control of China.
In the middle. Just when the subsequent troops arrive, the Chinese team will spread in other directions based on Manila until the entire Philippines is included in China's rule.
Li Haitao and Wu Haibin attended the banquet, and the guests and hosts were having fun. In particular, Li Haitao said that he would recruit a group of people from the Chinese children to form a public security team in the future, and even received these Chinese people in Manila.
The support of the family's rulers. Once there is a gun, their safety will be more secure.
The City Hall in Manila became the temporary office of the 5th Marine Corps Brigade and the Navy Squadron. Li Haitao is temporarily responsible for the full responsibility of a Philippines. Of course, after the Philippine Governor takes office, he will also return to the fleet.
"Chief of Staff, Brigade Commander, there are a few Filipino natives asking for their visit!" When Li Haitao and Wu Haibin returned to the city hall, the staff officer reported to them.
"Filipino natives? Who are they?" Li Haitao asked.
"The Chief of Staff, the visitor is said to be an envoy from the First Republic of the Philippines, and there is also an envoy from an organization called Katipunan!" replied the staff officer.
"Take them in!" Li Haitao said.
"Chief of Staff, what do these Filipinos want to do?" Wu Haibin asked.
"What else can you do? You must want us to withdraw from the Philippines. This so-called First Republic of the Philippines is the most powerful force among the Philippines' rebellious organizations, and another organization called Katipunan is also very powerful.
, has a great influence in the Philippines!" Li Haitao said.
"These indigenous people are thinking about coming. If we want us to withdraw from the Philippines, we must first ask if the gun in my hand agrees!" Wu Haibin said immediately. Although the Chinese team won the battle without much force.
Manila, but the entire Philippines has become a colony of the empire in the imperial plan. It is completely impossible for the empire to spit out the fat meat from the mouth.
Soon, the staff officer brought two black middle-aged men into the office.
"I have met the Chinese general. My name is Mario. I am the special envoy of Emilio Aquino, President of the First Republic of the Philippines. This is Kanu, and he is one of the leaders of the Katipunan organization." The middle-aged man led by the head
People introduced themselves. Fortunately, some people in the Chinese Business Association knew their language, otherwise they would have been fooled.
"Hello, please sit down!" Li Haitao said.
"Thank you, the Chinese General!" Mario and Canu thanked quickly.
"You come to see me, is there anything wrong?" Li Haitao said straight to the point.
"His Excellency General, President Emilio Aquino sent me here to thank the Chinese team for their help and help us drive away the Spanish colonists. China is worthy of being the most powerful country in Asia. After we unify the Philippines, we
Willing to become an ally of China,” Mario said.
Li Haitao shook his head speechlessly, and then said, "Entertain Mario, I led my army to attack the Spanish army because our country has declared war with Spain. I have no intention of helping you." These cunning Philippine natives still want to use it.
Dayi came to help the Chinese team. However, Li Haitao obviously would not take this trick.
Mario and Canu were both stunned. Unexpectedly, Li Haitao would directly deny that he was here to help them. This made the strategies they prepared could not be implemented.
"Do you Chinese want to continue colonizing the Philippines? We Filipinos will never agree!" The leader of the Katipunan organization named Kanu said angrily. Obviously, they were trying to overthrow it.
The struggle for the rule of Spain was absolutely unwilling to overthrow a Spain, and another stronger enemy appeared to be pressing on their heads.
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