Chapter 195: Post-war Luzon, governance strategy

Because the vanguard troops participated in street fighting, the battle damage was not easy to control.

A little higher than expected.

But overall, the battle went very smoothly.

It even exceeded the expectations before departure.

This is mainly because Liuqiu's expected enemies have always been the Hercybanians.

As for the unexpected factor of Fujian-Vietnamese immigration, the most important consideration is whether it will hold them back.

Unexpectedly, someone familiar with the terrain helped me.

Not only did he lead the vanguard to take a small road into the port, he also made it easy for the Manila Water Village to change hands.

He also helped disguise himself as a porter and took the opportunity to approach the city gate.

This kind of achievement is second only to the dedication of the city.

Apparently it gave Mengzi a headache.

In comparison, Mengzi is better at dealing with enemies.

For example, capture them all to dig holes, cut down trees, or simply annihilate them all.

This kind of thing should usually be handled by dogs.

After Mengzi took over the city of Manila, he immediately sent people back.

Send the news of victory back to Liuqiu.

Later, in the Governor's Mansion, he met with the interim leader elected by the Fujian-Vietnamese immigrants.

These people had already seen Liuqiu's military appearance, so they were inevitably a little trembling.

After all, even the officers and soldiers do not have such a neat military appearance.

The soldiers in Liuqiu were not only wearing bright helmets, but also full of murderous aura.

The most important thing!

In addition to sealing up the governor's palace warehouse and some of the Hercybanian belongings, these soldiers sealed up the area.

Not only did there not be any looting after that, but they actually maintained order in the city?

More than a dozen groups took advantage of the situation to rob, both Han Chinese and indigenous people.

All were killed on the spot!

As for the rest of the civilians, they didn't move at all.

Speak the truth.

This simply overturned all immigrants' impressions of war.

After all, in their view, "bandits are like a comb, soldiers are like a grate."

This is the normal state of war!

Such strict military discipline and neat military appearance.

Last time I heard, maybe it was Prince Yue’s Yue Family Army?

"Meet the king!"

As soon as the temporary leaders of the Fujian-Vietnamese immigrants arrived at the lobby of the Governor's Mansion, they immediately bowed to the Central Government.

There is a person sitting upright there. Who else could it be but Mengzi?

"You are all meritorious ministers, please get up first!"

Gouzi didn't speak. The one who spoke was Zhou Lin, his staff officer.

He is also the leader of the vanguard this time.

Because these leaders had been in contact with him before,

They are considered acquaintances.

In addition, Mengzi is the most impatient of these scenes, so he usually has his staff help to deal with them.

Therefore, when meeting these leaders, it is most appropriate for Zhou Lin to accompany them.

"Let me introduce to you, this is our fierce general under the Black Dragon Throne."

When Zhou Lin saw everyone getting up, he started to introduce him first and said:

"Our general, under the Black Dragon Throne, is responsible for military affairs. He is also the commander-in-chief of this battle in Luzon."

Following his introduction, everyone quickly paid their respects again.

"Meet the general!"

"Let's all sit down and talk."

This was the first time Mengzi made a sound after they entered the house.

Immediately, soldiers brought in several benches and placed them on both sides of the hall.

After everyone was seated, Mengzi said again:

"This time we attacked Luzon, you all helped a lot. After I ask the Black Dragon King for instructions, I will reward you."

Everyone was overjoyed when they heard this.

In their opinion, the Black Dragon King is also a top-notch pirate.

It would be nice to come here without doing any robbery.

Now there are actually awards.

Could it be that they are asked to help manage it?

"What did you say, General? We all come from the Wei Dynasty, so naturally we are all one family. How can we not help our own family?"

"That's right! These Westerners invaded Nanyang and slaughtered us Han people for no reason! We overseas immigrants have long wanted to take revenge!"

"These Hersibanians confuse the natives of Luzon and exclude us overseas immigrants. Fortunately, the general has the final say!"

"That's right! We have long wanted to have a fight with these Spanish people. Even if the general doesn't come, we are still ready to take action!"

"..."

Everyone flattered him one after another, but only one person spoke up after everyone else had finished speaking.

"General, on behalf of overseas immigrants, we would like to ask the general."

This person's name is Zhao Ji, but he is not actually a resident of Luzon.

But he was a merchant from the Great Wei Dynasty.

It's just that Da Wei is now in a semi-forbidden state, and he doesn't have a deep background.

It is beyond my ability to continue operating.

That's why I half-retired here and did some intermediate business.

It mainly collects overseas goods, concentrates its quantitative advantages, and sells them to the gentry and imperial merchants of the Wei Dynasty who come to Nanyang to purchase goods.

Then break up the bulk goods and sell them to Haixi caravans.

A middleman like this can naturally enjoy the benefits.

This time it was also because of his broad range that he was recommended.

Became one of the temporary leaders of overseas immigrants.

As he stood up and bowed, he asked carefully:

"Did the Black Dragon King send troops this time to occupy this place for business, or is there some other reason?"

Everyone else is saying something that is not true, or flattering me.

Everyone is talking in circles and dare not speak directly.

Only this Zhao Ji had some courage, and he managed to get some ideas.

Mengzi heard this and said to his side:

"Consultant Zhou, please tell them about our future arrangements."

Although these people are still shrouded in mist in Yunshan, their purpose of coming here is obvious.

I just want to know the next steps.

When the time comes, they can make plans whether to run or stay.

Although Mengzi is straightforward, he is not stupid either.

On the contrary, he has seen too many such situations.

Of course I understand what these people mean.
To be continued...