Robin's meaning is very clear. Go back to Manila and tell Capello to hold off on handing over supplies as long as possible.
As long as Capello doesn't hand over supplies, he will have a reason not to launch an attack!
Yada's life can still be managed for the time being!
Then take advantage of this moment to quickly think of a way to see how we can rescue Yada!
Robin had gone to great lengths for his nephew.
Hearing this, the Spanish businessman understood the meaning of Robin's words and realized that he had mistakenly blamed Colonel Robin, so he hurriedly spoke.
"Please don't worry, Colonel, I will return to Manila to urge Mr. Capello!!"
Robin nodded, feeling very satisfied.
Not bad, this guy is very smart!
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Manila, the Scourge family estate.
Capello kept pacing in the study. In front of him, the businessman sat obediently.
As soon as the businessman explained the whole story clearly, Capello's face showed an inextricable sadness.
Just as he was thinking about how to save his son, the door was knocked again, and the old housekeeper walked in from outside.
"Sir, the Governor's Mansion has sent someone to urge us, the Scotch family, to prepare the materials needed to redeem the prisoners of war as soon as possible!"
The expression on Capello's face suddenly became very ferocious, and he angrily swept away everything on his desk.
Books, ink bottles, quills, teacups...
A lot of debris was scattered all over the floor!
"Damn it!"
"Damn it!"
"Damn it!"
"Barossa bullies people too much. Are we, the Scotch family, easy to bully?!"
The old housekeeper asked cautiously and tentatively.
"Sir, how do we reply to the Governor's Mansion?"
Capello took a deep breath, his face looked uncertain, and then he seemed to have made up his mind and spoke.
"Tell the Governor's Mansion to exchange supplies for prisoners of war, and I will prepare them within two days!"
"Let the Governor's Palace wait patiently!"
The old housekeeper took the order to reply. The businessman looked hesitant and spoke.
"Master, what should I do with Master Yada?"
"We have prepared supplies here, so Colonel Robin has no reason to continue to delay the war."
Capello sneered, with a ferocious expression on his face, and spoke.
"He Barossa is unkind, so no wonder I am unjust!"
He turned to the merchant and ordered.
"This time we go into the mountains to exchange prisoners of war, you will be the leader."
"After you escort the supplies for prisoner exchange and arrive at the rebel camp, tell Yada that the Governor's Mansion is planning to raid the rebels."
"Let Yada sell this news to the rebel leader and keep him safe!"
Capello used facts to prove that if a person has no bottom line, he can do anything.
The businessman said doubtfully.
"But after Master Yada informs the rebel leader of the news, will the rebel leader go back on his promise and still kill Master Yada?"
Capello waved his hand and said.
"Won't!"
Yada fell into the hands of the Liberation Army twice, but Zhu Hongyu always handed over money and people without hesitation.
Even though Capello has a different stance from Zhu Hongyu, he still has great faith in Zhu Hongyu's credibility.
"By the way, don't tell Colonel Robin about this!"
"He is the sergeant commander of Manila, and I don't want to embarrass him!"
The businessman nodded and left.
Two days later, the supplies for the prisoner exchange were ready, and the merchants escorted the supplies along the waterway into the mountains.
For another three days, the mission escorted a large amount of supplies into the Liberation Army camp, and the two sides exchanged prisoners of war.
The soldiers and horses sent by the Governor-General's Office to encircle and suppress the Liberation Army followed the mission at a distance.
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Zhu Hongyu put down an account book in his hand and looked at the recent consumption of various materials, income and other data, with a relaxed expression on his face.
At present, the Liberation Army's material consumption and income are probably about the same, and even the income is slightly more than the consumption.
With stable income, the Liberation Army will not be in danger of sitting on nothing for the time being, and the biggest hidden danger will be eliminated.
Moreover, in order to prepare for unexpected needs, Zhu Hongyu has been consciously hoarding various supplies.
During this period of time, the Liberation Army's warehouses stocked a large amount of grain, salt, gunpowder, medicinal materials, lead bullets, artillery shells and other supplies.
With these supplies in hand, the Liberation Army can hold on for a while even if it is besieged by the Spaniards!
This is a good thing, both now and in the long run.
Of course, it’s just that the hidden danger has been eliminated for the time being!
The biggest crisis that the Liberation Army will face now is still the attack on the Governor's Palace in Manila.
Reliable news came from Wang Lixian that the Spanish encirclement and suppression team was following the prisoner exchange mission and was preparing to launch a surprise attack on the Liberation Army after the first exchange of prisoners of war.
Now that the first batch of prisoners of war has been exchanged, a Spanish raid may come at any time.
He has to prepare as soon as possible!
Zhu Hongyu put down the pen in his hand, raised his head and asked.
"How are the defense preparations going? Have the scouts dispersed?"
Shi Yongxin in front of him clasped his fists in salute and said.
"Don't worry, General. My brothers are all lying down with their armor on, their guns in their hands, and ready to go into battle at any time!"
Zhou Tianxu also spoke.
"The Jin Yiwei have also dispersed into the forest. If there is any news, please report back at any time!"
Zhu Hongyu nodded vigorously, with a very serious expression on his face.
"This Spanish encirclement and suppression will be the biggest crisis our Liberation Army has faced since its establishment!"
"According to intelligence, a total of 700 red-haired soldiers, 3,000 Pampanga natives, and nearly 4,000 troops were dispatched to Manila for this battle!"
"In terms of military strength, our Liberation Army is at a disadvantage!"
"The situation is very serious!"
Seeing that everyone had solemn expressions on their faces, Zhu Hongyu laughed and said comfortingly.
"Hahaha!"
"You don't need to worry too much. As the saying goes, it's better to have better troops than more troops!"
"Although our army only has a thousand men, we are united as one and our hearts are solid. And because our relatives and children are all behind us, everyone in the army is determined to fight to the end!"
"Looking at the Red-haired soldiers again, although they have a large number of soldiers, there are only seven hundred real Red-haired soldiers among them, and the remaining three thousand natives are nothing more than a mob."
"Furthermore, how can Hongmao and the natives be of the same mind? Although their soldiers are numerous, but the people above and below are not united, what can they do?"
"Furthermore, in this battle, our army is waiting for work at leisure, and we are defending the city, occupying a favorable location, and are fully equipped with guns, artillery, and armor."
"If Hongmao dares to attack, he will never come back!"
No matter what the situation of the Spanish encirclement and suppression team was, whether the people were divided, or whether the three thousand natives were just a mob, Zhu Hongyu could only say this.
The war is coming, and he must boost the morale of the generals of the Liberation Army!
If the officers are full of fear and serious expressions about the upcoming war, how can the soldiers below still have the morale to fight under their influence?
Only when the officers are confident about the upcoming war, can the soldiers below also inspire high morale under the influence of the officers.
Morale is a thing that seems illusory.
But for a war, morale is definitely one of the most critical factors that determines victory or defeat!