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Pablo was about to summon his three sons to flee for their lives, when he saw the youngest son killed in a blink of an eye.The second son was also thrown down by several Han people, and he was hit hard on the head twice, and it seemed that he was going to die.

Pablo drew his knife and chopped down a Han man, and then got two sticks on his arm.

After killing two serfs, Wan Zhaoan rushed to Pablo and hit his throat with a knife.

Pablo fell to the ground clutching his neck. In his last consciousness, he saw the eldest son also being knocked down, and five or six Han people surrounded him and beat him.

Wan Zhaoan completely lost control of the army, and more than 2000 Han Chinese wandered around and rushed to kill.Regardless of whether they are Spaniards or indigenous people, they must kill people who are alive when they see them, so as to vent their anger and fear.

While they were killing people, they were also looking for food everywhere.

I found a horse in the yard, and I smashed it with a stone and stick, trying to kill the horse, drink blood and eat meat.Under the pain of the war horse, it kicked the Han behind him to death, and then ran madly and fled.

Pablo's wife and daughter were also found hiding in the cabinet and were beaten to death with sticks on the spot.

There is also Pablo's mother, an indigenous woman whose whole family was killed and her son was put under house arrest. She also couldn't escape being beaten to death.

All went crazy, their minds were only eating and killing people.

"Help, help, I am a Han!" Fang Huizhong shouted, she was tied up in the room and could not move.

This confusion lasted until evening, when I was exhausted and finally stopped.

The corpses all over the ground made people feel nauseous, but the stomach was empty, and all the vomit was acid water.

Wan Zhaoan organized the male soldiers to look for food, asked the female soldiers to cook and cook, and then sent some people to collect useful supplies.

Lei Lisheng brought the girl back: "Marshal, I found a girl from the Han family who was tied up in the house by the red ghost."

Wan Zhaoan asked, "What's your name?"

"Fang Huizhong... woo woo woo!" The girl wailed loudly.

Crying for a long time, calming down a little, and finally telling what happened to me.

She belongs to the second generation of immigrants, and her father came here in the last years of Wanli.At the beginning, he worked in Manila, and was later organized to go to the north for reclamation, where a Han village gradually formed.

Just a few days ago, the Spaniards, Japanese, and Pampanga people rushed in without warning, killing Han people when they saw them, and looting goods when they saw them.

Fang Huizhong's family managed to escape the catastrophe. On the way to escape, they met this plantation owner again. Now she was killed and she was the only one left.

Wan Zhaoan said: "Fill your stomach first, so you can rest well tonight."

In the morning of the next day, Wan Zhaoan called everyone together, and he was going to hold a grievance meeting.

Let Fang Huizhong tell the story first, and after arousing everyone's indignation, let other Han people tell the story.

Only two or three people were mentioned, and there was a lot of crying at the scene, because their relatives died tragically.

In the end, Wan Zhaoan roared angrily: "Brothers and sisters, the red ghosts in Luzon and these barbarians want to kill us Han people. If we want to survive, we can only go to the mountains in the north. When we get to the mountains, we will train soldiers." Farming, we need to survive first. His Majesty the Emperor of Datong will definitely send troops to save us!"

"Why did the emperor come to save us? Decades ago, the Chinese in Luzon were killed, and Lord Wanli didn't send half a soldier!" A Han man said angrily.

Wan Zhaoan immediately said: "Your Majesty the Emperor of Datong is different from other emperors! I heard that the Han people in Dongfan (Taiwan) were being bullied, so His Majesty the Emperor of Datong sent troops to kill the red-haired ghosts. But the emperor sent troops It takes time, we have to live on our own. After entering the mountain, no matter men or women, we must practice killing the enemy!"

Believe it or not, they have to believe that this is the only hope of survival.

After staying in the sugarcane plantation for two days to fill his stomach and recover his strength, Wan Zhaoan ordered to take supplies to the mountains in the north.

Before departure, the number of people was counted. Due to illness and death in battle, there were only 2548 people left at this time.

A few days later, on their way into the mountains, they captured a banana plantation.This time the fight was a little more organized. Although it was still a mob, at least they barely obeyed the military orders.

The weapons were also more advanced. Nine matchlock guns were grabbed before and after, and many soldiers were also equipped with knives—most of them were knives for cutting sugar cane and bananas.

However, when attacking the banana orchard, 11 people were killed or injured, four of whom were killed on the spot.

The Spanish governor received the news and sent 100 Spanish arquebus soldiers, 200 Japanese mercenaries, and 2000 Bangbangya soldiers to chase after him.Wan Zhaoan has brought people into the mountain without even catching a hair. Their real enemies are the climate, disease, snakes, insects, rats and ants in the mountains.

It's a tropical rainforest!

Zhao Han received the news from Tu Hua a little later than Governor Batavia.

Spain not only slaughtered the Chinese, but also detained the Chinese merchant ships near the port, and slaughtered all the Han people on the merchant ships.However, some merchant ships still fled back to Fujian and went to the chief secretary of Fujian to complain, and the chief envoy immediately sent someone to Nanjing to report.

Zhao Han's face was gloomy, and he was extremely angry.

Tian Younian said: "Your Majesty, the killing of people overseas is certainly worthy of pity, but there is no need to send out large-scale troops. You can order to prohibit the trading of Spanish merchant ships, and call on ships from all countries to attack Spanish merchant ships together."

Li Banghua also said: "Your Majesty, although several provinces have had good harvests this year, they have spent too much money and food to immigrate to Shandong and Henan. The remaining food will be saved for next year's war. Liaodong is also at war with the Manchus. The military rations need to be transported every month. At this critical time, we can no longer start a war, and everything must be prioritized."

Pang Chunlai said: "When the Tartars ravaged Liaodong, the ministers were like abandoned people outside the customs. They were always looking forward to the imperial army. If there are any Han people in Lu Song, they must dream of His Majesty sending troops. Of course, when should we fight? If you want to fight a war, you have to understand the situation thoroughly. The ministers of the court and the central government are blind to Lu Song, and they really can't come up with any regulations. You can call the generals of the Han army, and it is best to call Zheng Zhilong to question."

After some discussion, Zhao Han ordered: "Send Zheng Zhilong!"

Chapter 491 [China and the Netherlands join hands to fight Spain? 】

Before Zheng Zhilong arrived in Nanjing, the Spanish envoys came first.

They brought two hundred catties of spices and some American native products, and made a special trip from Manila to China to apologize to the emperor.

There are eight people in the mission, and the leader is called Anio.

These bastards were extremely humble. When they met, they prostrated themselves and kowtowed to Zhao Han: "Spanish missions, pay homage to the great and invincible Emperor of China!"

Zhao Han asked blankly, "I heard that you massacred Chinese people in Luzon for no reason?"

Anio replied: "Your Majesty the Great Emperor, some bandits among the Chinese are entangled and want to capture Manila. When His Excellency the Governor heard the news, he sent troops to hunt down the rioters. Who knows, the damn Japanese mercenaries and Pampanga The local soldiers, they did not obey the orders of the Governor, they rushed to the Chinese-inhabited area and killed wantonly. The Governor was very angry and had already dealt with these Japanese and Pampanga people. The Governor felt sad and sorry for the misfortune of the Chinese, And let us come and apologize with presents."

Zhao Han couldn't understand the thinking of Europeans. The Philippine massacre of China this time was just like last year when the Netherlands went to Taipei to build a castle. It was completely crazy behavior.

There is no need for Zhao Han to react at all, because Manila has become a "dead city" due to the massacre of Chinese.

What is a dead city?

There are no barbers, no shoe repairers, no one to repair the docked ships, and no one to clean up the shit.

The operation of the city was immediately stagnant, and the Spanish civilians who participated in the murder and robbery were unable to buy the most basic daily necessities after robbing the blood-stained goods.

If you can't understand it, then you don't have to understand it.

Zhao Han didn't even bother to ask any more questions, and waved his hand and said, "Except for the leader, cut off all limbs and cut off their tongues. It's better to heal them, and don't let them die. This leader, cut off the thumbs of both hands and feet, let He brought a sentence back to Luzon: blood for blood!"

After the translation, the Spanish envoy was terrified.

Anio shouted in panic: "Your Majesty, we are messengers, you can't do this!"

"Take it down." Zhao Han turned a deaf ear.

Eight Spanish envoys were dragged to the execution ground.Not only the executioner came, but also several skilled trauma doctors were invited to stop the bleeding and heal their wounds at any time.

"what!"

There were screams one after another, some people fainted from pain, while others fainted from fright.

Cutting off the arms is easy to say, but cutting off the legs is troublesome. Often one cut will continue, and two more cuts must be made.

Hemostasis is also very rough, burn the red hot iron along the cross-section of the limbs, scald the flesh and blood into coke, and apply some gold sore medicine to bandage it.

Before it was Arnio's turn, the guy fainted from fright.

After being woken up by splashing cold water and having his thumb cut off from all four limbs, Anio could only cry in despair.He just lost his labor force, but the others were cut into human sticks. It has to be said that he is very lucky.

These guys were dumped on merchant ships and immediately returned to the Philippines.

As for how many people will die on the way, Zhao Han doesn't care, it doesn't matter if they all die.

Immediately, Zheng Zhilong and the Dutch envoys arrived in Nanjing almost at the same time.

Just like encouraging Japan to expel Spain and Portugal, the Netherlands also wants to seize the opportunity this time and instigate Zhao Han to send troops to attack Manila.

The deputy envoy and translator of the Dutch mission was actually a Chinese.

Zhao Han summoned this person alone and asked, "When did you travel to Nanyang?"

Huang Zan replied: "Three years ago."

Zhao Han was quite surprised: "In three years, you became the deputy envoy of the Dutch mission?"

Huang Zan was a little embarrassed: "Your Majesty, Cao Min's first wife is the widow of a member of the Batavia Council."

Well, married a widow with money and connections.

Zhao Han asked, "Are there many rich widows in Nanyang?"

Huang Zan lowered his head and replied, "A lot."

Nanyang wealthy widows have become a group.

When European colonists came to Southeast Asia, it was impossible to kill all the indigenous people. They had to recruit a batch and fight another batch.Most of these colonists were men, and there were almost no European women, so they intermarried with local women.

Those who were able to intermarry with the upper-class colonists were mostly from aboriginal aristocratic families.

Through their natal family's local influence and their husband's status as a colonial official, they made a lot of money by doing business in person.Moreover, the money is not the husband's, but what he earns is his own, unless the husband chooses to go to war with the woman's family.

European colonial officials, most of whom died early, gave birth to a wealthy widow every few years.

As a result, the new European colonists set their sights on these rich widows.Especially the ordinary employees of the East India Company, there are many hooligans, hooligans, and villains... They are scum in Europe, using various means to marry widows, and then using Dutch law to seize their wives' property.After getting the property, he immediately chose to divorce, and took the money back to the Netherlands to find his wife again.

Up to now, the rich widows in Batavia include not only Malay aboriginal women, but also some Chinese women, or Chinese-Portuguese mixed-race women.

As Sino-Dutch trade prospered day by day, Dutch colonial officials increasingly chose Chinese women to marry.Rich widows in Batavia are also increasingly choosing to remarry Chinese men.

Two words: interest!

The Huang Zan in front of him is the son of a concubine from a wealthy Guangzhou family.He was asked by the family to marry a widow, which can be understood as a political marriage, and the two parties conducted a resource integration.

Zhao Han asked again: "Governor Batavia of the Netherlands sent you to be the deputy envoy of the mission. Aren't you afraid that you will reveal the secret?"

Huang Zan said: "Not afraid, the Governor is only afraid that others will not be able to explain clearly."

"Then explain clearly." Zhao Han wanted to clarify the matter.

Huang Zan said in detail: "The Spaniards in Luzon, their merchant ships are called Manila galleons, also known as Chinese galleons. This kind of merchant ships are built by Chinese craftsmen in Manila. They purchase Chinese goods every year and transport them from Luzon to Mexico for sale. They also transport silver and specialty products from America to Luzon to sell to Chinese merchants, or Spain personally transports them to Fujian for sale. This is the most profitable business for the Spaniards in Luzon.”

"The massacre of Han people, how do they still do this business?" Zhao Han wondered.

"If you don't kill the Han people, you can't do business," Huang Zan explained. "Nine months ago, Spain was defeated by the Netherlands in the Americas. A Spanish overseas territory called Chile and all its coastal ports were removed by the Netherlands. Spanish merchant ships cannot If you come to Luzon from the Americas, you will no longer be able to do profitable business.”

Zhao Han sneered and said, "That's how it is. In the past, the business couldn't be done, and the Spaniards in Luzon couldn't make any money. So they gave up Keelung to save money. Now they simply slaughter the Chinese. Anyway, they can't do business anyway. Why don't they Kill the Chinese and steal the money."

Huang Zan said: "Your Majesty, what the Governor of the Netherlands means is that China and the Netherlands jointly send troops to drive the Spaniards away from Luzon. The northern part of Luzon Island belongs to China, and the southern part of Luzon Island belongs to the Netherlands. Trade. In this way, His Majesty can show his majesty and avenge the tragic death of Luzon Chinese, and Chinese businessmen can continue to do business."

"Sure enough, it's a good idea. The governor of the Netherlands is very skilled!" Zhao Han couldn't help but sigh.

If the plan of the Governor of the Netherlands is followed, once it succeeds, even though China owns the northern part of Luzon Island, the Netherlands will control the entire Pacific waterway!

Zhao Han suddenly asked, "How old is that Dutch governor?"

"I don't know," Huang Zan shook his head, and then added, "It looks like he should be five or sixty years old. I heard that he came to Batavia more than 60 years ago."

"That's good." Zhao Han felt relieved.

At the age of 60, it means that you can see God at any time. It is better for this kind of governor who has a big picture to die as soon as possible.

Zhao Han continued to ask: "Does the Netherlands have enemies in Java?"

"Yes, Wandan," Huang Zan said, "Bandan Kingdom was originally the lower port of Danmu Kingdom. Eighty years ago, the Danmu Kingdom's sultan passed away and civil strife broke out in the kingdom. Acquired the land rich in pepper, and then conquered Paya Charan, and divided the island of Java with Matalam. Before the Dutch came, Banten was the most prosperous port there, with people from Europe, Persia, Ottoman, Tianzhu and China merchants. Portuguese and English merchants also came.”

Zhao Han asked, "What about now?"

Huang Zan replied: "Today's Banten Port is roughly on an equal footing with Batavia. Mainly Batavia Port, only Dutch merchants are allowed to purchase goods from the East. Merchants from England, Persia and other countries must import goods from Banten to the West. "

Zhao Han asked again: "What kind of goods does the Netherlands mainly ship from the West?"

Huang Zan replied: "Alcohol, handicrafts, and drugs."

"Afurong?" Zhao Han was very surprised. Did the opium trade start in the late Ming and early Qing?

Huang Zan nodded: "Afuran is a good medicine, very popular in Java."

The Netherlands began to import opium to Asia at the beginning of its entry into the Eastern trade.According to the statistics of later scholars, from 1619 to 1799, the Netherlands sold an average of 5.6 kilograms of raw opium to Java every year.

It is not only sold in the Netherlands, but also in Portugal and the UK.

Today, opium has flooded the islands of Java and Sumatra, and has begun to spread from the upper class to the lower classes.A large number of Chinese merchants, as well as Chinese laborers, have become addicted to opium.

Historically, no one has stopped this behavior. By the 19th century, 16% of Javanese smoked opium.They even offered opium to their guests as a sign of hospitality, and opium became a must at banquets for the Javanese nobility.In the entire Java Island, the Chinese consume the largest amount of opium, and even the low-level civilians are buying and smoking!

Compared with the opium trade in the Netherlands, the two Chinese selling opium in Vietnam are simply nothing.

Zhao Han asked: "Do Jimi (Cambodia) and Annan have drug business?"

"Ji Mei has it, but very few. It seems that Annan has not passed it on." Huang Zan replied.

Opium has been flooded in Java Island, so it must spread to the whole of Southeast Asia.