The Governor could accept two to three hundred Spanish prisoners, but they were all killed by the Chinese rebels.
Because for the Governor, the sacrifice of two to three hundred people is very sad.
But these two to three hundred people are only one-twentieth of the entire Manila garrison.
In order to be able to encircle and suppress the Chinese rebels more easily in the future, the Governor gritted his teeth and could not bear the price.
Manila is the largest Spanish colony in the Far East and the absolute center of Spanish rule over the entire Luzon.
The number of garrison troops is still quite large!
The standing force is about five thousand, but if there is a war, the governor can recruit the pure-blood and mixed-blood Spaniards in Manila at any time to form an army.
It’s not a problem to gather tens of thousands of people!
Therefore, to the governor, the killing of two to three hundred prisoners was really not a big deal.
But for Capello, watching his son being killed is absolutely unacceptable.
Especially when he has the ability and the means to save his son!
Capello's wife died young. Although he had several lovers, none of them became pregnant over the years.
His younger brother Ollie was not as good as him. He had many women, but he had no sons and only one daughter.
If Yada is killed, the Scourge family will most likely be wiped out.
Cappello turned the spoon in his hand irritably, and the spoon and the teacup collided, making a ringing sound.
His brows were furrowed, and his mood was very complicated, thinking about how he could save his son.
Just as Capello was thinking, there was a knock on the door.
He raised his head and said come in. The old housekeeper opened the door and walked in and said.
"Sir, Mr. Oliburn and Colonel Robin have arrived. They are waiting for you in the drawing room!"
Capello nodded, put down the tea cup in his hand, and strode towards the living room.
Not long after, he saw Robin and Ollie in the living room, whose faces were also not very good-looking.
Capello sat down and then ordered his servant to serve coffee to the two of them. The three of them sat around a coffee table with the same sad expressions on their faces.
Capello is not the only one who is facing a lawsuit now. Robin and Ollie are also in very difficult troubles.
Caial led five to six hundred Spanish soldiers into the mountains to encircle and suppress the Chinese rebels. This was approved by Robin.
The result now is that the five to six hundred Spanish soldiers led by Cayal and a similar number of indigenous soldiers were completely wiped out.
There were even two to three hundred Spaniards taken prisoner.
As the military commander of Manila, Kayal's immediate superior, and the approver of this military operation, Robin will definitely be held accountable!
Oriburn's situation is even worse!
Oscar and Olibon were both the consul's deputies, and their relationship was on the surface fair, and they were pretty good friends.
But in private, there is nothing wrong with even saying that the situation is the same.
Oscar was accompanying the Scotch family's two father and son when something happened to them on their way into the mountains to inspect the mine.
As a result, the Scotch family father and son returned safely, but Oscar lost his head.
This is horrifying to think about!
Anyway, the Archon has been looking at Oliben very strangely recently.
Three guys with a lawsuit on their foreheads gathered together and discussed the matter with ugly faces.
"I have to get Yada out!"
"I can't just watch Yada being killed!"
Capello made a very firm statement.
Colonel Robin said.
"This is not easy to do!"
"The Governor has already ordered the mobilization of the garrison. I am afraid that he is already ready for war."
"If a war breaks out, Yada and the others who are captured by the Chinese rebels may be..."
Robin's tone was a little lonely, because when the governor mobilized the garrison, he did not go through him as the garrison commander.
Instead, the order was given directly to the garrison in the name of the governor.
Capello spoke to Robin.
"Robin, Yada is your nephew!"
"When your sister passed away, you were asked to take good care of Yada!"
Robin rubbed his hair in distress and said.
"I know I know!"
"If possible, I will definitely find a way to save Yada!"
Ollie suggested from the side.
"Perhaps we can contact the church and ask Bishop Sares of the church to help us put pressure on the governor and ask the governor to wait until the prisoners of war are exchanged before sending troops to encircle and suppress them."
"After all, those are two to three hundred pure-blooded people from the Iberian Peninsula, all of whom are God's most faithful believers."
"I believe that if the Scotch family is willing to pay a certain price, Bishop Sares will definitely be willing to run for these poor children."
The power of the church in Manila cannot be underestimated.
During the Spanish colonial process, the church played an irreplaceable role in assimilating the colonies, stabilizing local areas, and establishing a governing order for Spain.
Even a large number of Spaniards, under the brainwashing and promotion of Catholicism, held high the cross flag and embarked on the road of outward expansion.
Under the double temptation of gold coins and religion, countless Spaniards embarked on the road of great navigation.
In Manila, the church was the most important link in the Spanish ruling order.
Since the governor of Manila changes frequently, the church's positions are relatively stable and generally do not change frequently.
At certain times, in the absence of the Governor of Manila.
The church can perform the functions of the governor on behalf of the governor, the bishop can concurrently serve as the governor, and church officials can concurrently serve as officials of the governor's office.
In other words, the status of the church in Manila is roughly equivalent to that of the gentry in China.
If the bishop of the church is willing to come forward, maybe he can really make the governor change his mind.
Robin gritted his teeth and said.
"Others can leave it alone, but we must redeem Yada!"
"..."
After the three people discussed the matter, they went to do their own things.
Robin went to see the governor and interceded with him.
Oliburn went to lobby officials who knew him well.
Capello personally carried the gift, a heavy gold cross, to the cathedral to pay a visit to Bishop Sares.
…
The next day, the Governor held a meeting in the Executive Hall in Manila.
Many powerful figures in Manila, including governors, consuls, military commanders, justices, archbishops, etc., were all present.
Many powerful people in and outside Manila, including Capello and others who joined the Scotch family, were also called over.
Two wealthy Chinese businessmen were even invited to the event!
These two wealthy Chinese businessmen were both baptized and converted to Christianity, and their status in Manila was not low.
Because they put a lot of effort into helping the Spanish manage and exploit the Chinese.
Therefore, they were regarded by the Spaniards as half of their own people!
But from a Chinese perspective, these are two traitors and two devils!
After everyone sat down in their seats, the servants brought tea and cakes to these dignitaries.
Then he respectfully withdrew, and not long after, the Governor-General and Archbishop Sares of the church walked in, one behind the other, talking and laughing.
In the executive hall, eyes with different expressions all focused on the door. Walking in one after another were the two most powerful people in Manila!