"I understand, I will bring your Excellency's meaning to General Leonardo in Cebu." Father Franco felt that Zhao Hao's conditions were not harsh.

Although the Pope's Meridian was drawn by the Pope for Spain and Portugal, let alone European countries, even the people in the church disliked it. How could the earth be divided equally based on the root line?

He even felt that it was natural that the Spanish crossed the ocean to conquer land tens of thousands of miles away and were beaten up by the sovereign country.

After all, Spain destroyed other vassal states first and massacred overseas Chinese later. If this happens, we can't help but fight back, right?

Although this young man is really a little ruthless...

Before he knew it, Father Franco's evaluation of Zhao Hao changed drastically. Perhaps his friendly attitude towards the church was unexpectedly unexpected by Father Franco.

Moreover, people sometimes have hatred for good people who let themselves go; but often have excessive favors for the demons who spare their lives. This is despicable human nature, even God's servants cannot avoid the vulgarity.

Now Father Franco feels that if you can have a place here, free missionary and trade are enough, what other bicycles do you need?

~~

Zhao Hao did what he said and released Father Franco, as well as ten priests and ten thousand indigenous people of the South China Ocean that afternoon.

This is the largest transportation capacity in the Luzon War Zone at present. The remaining ninety priests and 90,000 South Ocean natives can only wait for the north wind to come. The sea fleet led by Chen Huaixiu will be sent south to Cebu after it is sent.

Cebu is not close to Luzon, and even if it takes a route closest to the archipelago, it will take a full 1,500 miles. The distance is too far, with more than a thousand islands of all sizes in the middle, and countless sea areas for ambush, which is simply a nightmare for the defense side.

This is also one of the reasons why Zhao Hao temporarily left Cebu and refused to recover.

Of course, the more important reason is that he needs to clear out the original owners on the central plain of Luzon and make room for the immigrants who followed the shipping fleet.

Although he could use a knife to kill people and let the Igoro people do this dirty work, this trick can only be a disaster for a while, and this bloody account will always be counted on him in the future.

Although Zhao Hao doesn't care about his reputation, the negative impact of such evil deeds is too great, which will seriously increase the group's ruling cost in Nanyang.

So it's better to give them to the Spaniards. These natives followed the Spaniards to fight against the Ming Dynasty, and the Ming Dynasty only sent them back to their masters. It was said that they were full of kindness and righteousness, and no one could choose.

Of course, Cebu cannot withstand so many people. The Spaniards do not want to explode on the spot, so they can only find ways to consume this part of the population. For example, launch them to attack Sulu and Mindanao, kill all the abominable Moors, or let them be killed by the Moors.

As for whoever kills all, it's nothing to do with Mr. Zhao's business...

In addition, he had to send a signal to let the Spaniards understand that they were not the targets that could not be negotiated at all. This should reduce their hostility... right?

Even if they cannot dispel their idea of ​​revenge, they can still slightly improve the dangerous situation faced by the small bamboo fleet sailing around the world?

~~

In early October, the transport fleet arrived in the Visayas under the escort of the naval fleet.

Cebu is the central island of the archipelago, surrounded by many islands, and is a beautiful and quiet narrow island.

Cebu and the Spaniards were very destined to be together. When Magellan was voyage around the world, he was killed here because he was rashly pretending to be a Believer and interfering in the clash of clans.

This is also the starting point for the Spanish to conquer Luzon. Ten years ago, the expeditionary force led by Legaspi finally found the place where this ancestor died after a arduous voyage and established the first colonial site in Cebu. From then on, the Spanish captured Manila, which was the garrison of its Governor's Office.

Although the Governor's Office moved to Manila a few years ago, the Spaniards had been operating here for a long time, and the islanders had basically converted to God and became obedient people. Their rule here was much more stable than in Manila.

Therefore, the Spaniards did not give up this hard-earned colonial site, but used it as a base for Moorish regimes such as Sulu, Mindanao, etc. The Philippine Military Region Commander Leonardo was the leader here, forming a de facto double-headed system with Manila.

Maybe this is also a check and balance against remote colonies that are beyond the reach.

The arrival of a huge fleet broke the tranquility of Cebu. The shrill alarm bells rang throughout the port city, the Spanish, Mexicans, and indigenous soldiers rushed to the fortress. The sailors rushed to the dock, climbed onto warships, and rushed to the battle.

Fortunately, there were two major generals in Cebu at this time. Among them, Leonard would be responsible for commanding shore defense. As for those large and small warships, they were naturally commanded by Major General Bamund, the commander of the fleet withdrawn from Manila.

It is completely contrary to the calmness of the former, the latter has grown grass in the temple - it is so panicked.

Major General Bamengde has been psychologically shadowed by the fierce firepower of the Ming fleet. As soon as he closed his eyes, he dreamed that he was being attacked by the Ming people, and it was a thousand times, a thousand times!

Otherwise, when he led the fleet to reinforce Manila, he would not give up halfway and flee back to Cebu again.

Now he doesn't have a warship of more than 600 tons, most of which are armed merchant ships of two or three hundred tons, as well as inferior sea ships built locally. How can he have the courage to face the Ming people again?

He stood on the dock with a pale face, watching the sailors busy preparing to go to sea, but he muttered something.

"It's broken, I'll definitely die when I go to sea this time..."

It was said that there was a saying among Chinese people that "things can't be done for three things", and he himself felt that he was afraid that he would not be so lucky this time.

However, he was so lucky...

Just as the Spanish in Cebu was in a panic, the Ming fleet sent a clutch to carry a priest into the port with a white flag, explaining the situation to the two generals.

Major General Bamengde was overjoyed when he heard this, and he wanted to twist his buttocks in tights for a few times. However, he said regretfully: "I missed the opportunity to avenge my shame again."

Bishop Franco is the younger brother of the Cardinal of the Archdiocese of New Spain. He is extremely powerful and Leonard will not dare to neglect any number of times. After discussing, the two decided that Major General Bamund personally took the boat to welcome Bishop Franco to return safely.

When Bishop Franco came ashore, he had already changed into a clean priest robe. After thanking God, he asked the two generals to send a ship to pick up the 10,000 indigenous believers ashore.

The two of them immediately looked confused. How much supplies do these 10,000 people consume?

Bishop Franco was so angry that he thought to himself that before he could tell you that the big head was behind, he would resist this first?

"If you still hope that my brother can say a few good things for you in front of the Deputy King's Hall, he should be more active!" He snorted coldly.

"I understand." The two had no choice but to order to send a boat to pick up the indigenous believers and then ask the bishop to speak to the former Governor's Mansion.

~~

After listening to Bishop Franco telling the current situation in Luzon, both of them were stunned.

Because the two places are too far apart, the two major generals do not know the Governor, and all the Spaniards on Luzon have already seen God...

"At present, except for us who were released back to the priests, only the four hundred prisoners, including Colonel Saldo, and more than 100 Spanish, are still alive." Bishop Franco drank a glass of wine and suppressed his grief: "They all sacrificed to spread the gospel of the Lord."

"..." The two major generals were not as sentimental as him. They only had one thought in their minds, that is, they were finished, they were finished.

Since the establishment of the Habsburg dynasty in Spain, it has never suffered such a tragic defeat. The governor was killed, thousands of people were killed, and almost a whole colony was lost.

Which of these three things will cause a stir in Madrid. What's more, three things happened at the same time?

Such a crushing defeat must be blamed. Now that the governor is dead, the two major generals are qualified to take the blame.

And it’s not just a dismissal, so you may have to go to the gallows!

The two were so scared that they were sweating like a slurry, and they couldn't imagine what consequences would be waiting for them.

They finally understood why the Bishop threatened them like that just now. It turned out that they were reminding them that they could only rely on him to pass the test.

The two of them quickly begged, grabbed the bishop's hand like a life-saving straw, begging him to help him.

When Bishop Franco saw that he had grasped the two, he said that he would write to his brother who was the cardinal to help them get rid of their responsibilities.

"However, after all, our brothers are all members of the church and can only try to influence the deputy king. It is best to have one of you two go back to New Spain in person to report the situation to His Highness in person."

The bishop said in a low voice, "I think the responsibility for this matter is not on you. It is because Governor Sander takes the initiative to provoke Ming people."

Of course, the responsibility must be pushed to the dead as much as possible, because the dead cannot speak.

"Yes, yes." The two major generals nodded quickly and said: "It is all the responsibility of the Ming people and the Governor..."

"Even Ming people can understand." Franco said lightly: "Think about it if we put ourselves in our shoes. If we were to do so, we would have the same reaction, and it might be even more cruel."

The two major generals understood that the Bishop wanted to make peace with the people of Ming Dynasty!

But the decision of such a thing is not with them, nor even with His Highness the Deputy King, and His Majesty the King of Madrid can only make a decision.

But this did not prevent them from patting their chests and ensuring that they would say it according to the bishop's wishes.

In the end, Major General Bamund took the initiative to stop the mission of returning to New Spain. His father was the emperor's most trusted duke, and he would definitely be more effective than Leonard in doing such a thing.

And the latter also knows his level. If he is worried that he will leave it to him for his housekeeping in Cebu, he may have lost Cebu before he arrives in New Spain...

Just in time, a fleet of cargo-laden sailing ships were about to return to New Spain. Bamund boarded the 600-ton sailing ship, personally served as the fleet commander, and left Cebu in late October, crossing the Pacific Ocean from west to east.
Chapter completed!