In 1565, Cebu Island was occupied by a group of Spanish people from Mexico. 64 years have passed. After more than half a century of operation, Cebu Island has now become the largest stronghold of Spanish colonists in the East.

So far, more than 30 warships, more than 3600 kilometers of warships, more than 3600 soldiers, as well as more than 6000 Spanish civilians and merchants. Most of these people live in Fort San Petro, located next to the port of Cebu Island.

As Spain's largest colony in the East, Luzon provides Spain with at least 300,000 Dobron (gold coins) every year, which is also the reason why Spain has heavy troops stationed here.

The weather was very clear today. Several Spanish soldiers stationed in the port were wearing off-white uniforms, red pumpkin pants and leather shoes, and on their heads, wearing a gray wide hooded hat, lazily leaning against the wall next to the dock, chatting without any warning.

But it is no wonder that since Spain occupied Cebu Island, after more than half a century of rule, almost all the indigenous people in the entire Luzon region have been tamed, and no one dares to provoke here. Anyone who is blind has long since been sucked, so the Spanish soldiers on Cebu Island have also begun to relax.

When it was noon, a fast ship with red and yellow hangings and a crown flag in the middle was coming from a distance quickly and soon docked in the port. After getting off the ship, Castro and Mitchell took out three horses from the horse railing in the port and quickly left.

Soon, Castro saw Baron Fidel, the Spanish Governor to Luzon, in a study in Castle San Petro.

Governor Fidel, forty-three years old this year, is in his prime. With two beautiful beards, he has fair skin and always speaks with gentle and elegant looks.

He knows how to be a human being. He rarely beats and scolds his subordinates on weekdays, and often gives some small favors to his subordinates. Therefore, he has a high prestige among the army and civilians, but now his face is very ugly.

"That's what the marquis of Ming Kingdom said?"

Castro nodded: "Yes, the Marquis, the Marquis of Ming Kingdom told us that he would only give us one month. If we do not withdraw from Nanyang in a month, he would start a war against us!"

Looking at the dusty Castro and the three others, Fidel then asked: "Col. Castro, you are the one who deals with the Ming people the most, and you have seen their battles with your own eyes. Do you have any comments on the combat effectiveness of the Ming army? If we really fight with the Ming country, how likely will we win?"

Castro pondered for a moment before answering: "Governor General, it is difficult for me to answer your question, because I have only seen the battle of the Mongolian army in Apari. If we fight with that Mongolian cavalry, we will have at least 60 to 70% of the chance of winning with the support of the fleet."

Hearing this, Fidel smiled, but then he heard Castro say: "But this is when the other side's fleet is not participating in the war. If the other side's fleet also participates in the war, it is hard to say. I can only say it is 55.

A few days ago, I had the honor to see the main force of the Marquis of Ming Kingdom, and found that his main force was equipped with flintlock rifles. Judging from their words and deeds, this is an army with strict military discipline and well-trained military discipline. Although I have never seen their battles, I think if we fight them in the field, the outcome is really hard to say. More importantly, their troops are far above us, which is what I worry about the most."

Fidel was silent for a moment before saying, "Castro, are you worried a little too much? You should know that we have the bravest warriors in the world, and our Spanish phalanx is also world-famous. Can't we beat these indigenous people from the East?"

Speaking of the Spanish phalanx, Fidel couldn't help but show a hint of pride on his face. The Spanish phalanx has made great achievements in the rise of Spain since its birth. It used the powerful power of firearms and the left-spin tactic of spearmen to send the traditional cold weapons era army into the garbage dump of history, and at the same time became the object of imitation of other Western countries.

Although in the seventeenth century today, the Spanish Army is no longer the invincible army, the reputation of the Spanish phalanx is still engraved in the hearts of all Spanish people, and this is also the confidence of Governor Fidel in asking this question.

Castro and Mitchell looked at each other and finally said, "Governor General, although our Spanish phalanx is unparalleled, you should know that our number is much smaller than that of the Ming army, so I think the safest way is to shrink the troops into the castle and use the strong castle and artillery on the castle to eliminate the vitality of the Ming army. This is the wisest way."

Field didn't say anything, and looked at Castro and the other two quietly. Facing Field's gaze, Castro and the other two kept beating in their hearts.

Although Field has a good temper on weekdays, it would be wrong for anyone to think he is a harmless rubber stamp. Castro will never forget that two years ago, a tribe in Luzon relied on his strength and killed a tax officer sent by Field to collect taxes.

After hearing the news, Field personally led all the troops to surround the tribe, and then surrounded it with artillery and infantry, killing the tribe to make blood flow into a river.

Finally, the chief of this tribe had no choice but to come out to surrender personally. Field first accepted his surrender with a smile, but when everyone in this tribe came out of the hidden place, he immediately turned his face and ordered all the people in this tribe to be killed, even the children who were still breastfeeding were no exception.

It was also after this incident that Field's reputation immediately spread throughout Luzon. Even the King of Luzon was trembling when he saw Field and did not dare to act rashly.

But now Field did not get angry, but nodded with satisfaction. He patted Castro on the shoulder: "Castro, it's great that you can think so.

Now our General Antonio is leading our main fleet to prepare for a decisive battle with the Dutch. When we defeat the Dutch, I will ask His Majesty the King to send another fleet to the East. At that time, as long as we defeat the Ming fleet, let alone Luzon, it is not impossible to even fight to the Ming Dynasty.

So what we have to do now is not to fight the Ming people, but to hold on to the aid. As long as the reinforcements arrive, it will be victorious. Of course, if the Ming people really attack Cebu Island without any mercy, then they will definitely suffer under our fleet and the solid walls of Fort San Petro!”
Chapter completed!