On the fifteenth day of March, the five major dynasties are met.

The Spanish Empire fleet defeated the Guangdong Navy and disrupted the southeast coast. News of the capital had already spread throughout the capital. All officials of all sizes were eager to know what Kangxi was about this. All officials who were qualified to attend court came.

After the routine report, the officials cheered up and looked forward to Kangxi's topic of Spanish fleet invasion, but Kangxi was as calm as a mountain and had no intention of proactively making it. [The latest updates in search are all here.]

The Minister of the Shangshu Room Xiao Yongzao was scolded by Kangxi for knowing nothing about Great Luzon the day before yesterday. After returning, he put a lot of effort into Great Luzon. Seeing that there was some dismay, he was afraid that the ministers would talk about Ding Yin's innovation again, so he stood up and said, "Your Majesty, I have carefully examined the situation in Great Luzon according to the order. Great Luzon is not an indigenous island country in the South China Sea, but an overseas territory of the Western power Spain.

The Spanish condemnation fleet that has caused unreasonable disturbances to our southeastern coast and has started a war and slaughtered the military and civilians of our coast are crazy and ruthless and crazy. Such acts of wanton trampling on our Qing dignity and challenging the majesty of our court must not be tolerated. The slaves beg the emperor to send troops to fight to defend the dignity of our great heavenly kingdom."

When he heard that Xiao Yongzao had said that the war had started, Song Zhu, who was the newly promoted minister of Shangshou, stood up and said: "I beg the emperor to think twice. The Spanish Empire is a powerful maritime country with a strong maritime fleet. Our Qingshui Division is the weakest. When the war starts at sea, the outcome is unpredictable. It is a taboo for military strategists to attack the enemy with his own weakness.

There are many coastal areas along the Qing Dynasty and can be landed everywhere. Once the war begins rashly, the consequences will be unimaginable."

The new Minister of War, Yin Tebu, flashed out and said loudly: "Emperor, Spain is far away from the ocean, with only 10,000 people. He dares to come to the Qing Dynasty to act recklessly and start the war. How can our Qing Dynasty show weakness? Even if we fight one soldier and one soldier, we will fight to the end!"

Sun Zhenghao, the Minister of Han of the Ministry of War, immediately stood up and said, "I am going to discuss it."

The minister of the study room, Wang Dao: "The emperor, I personally think that Spain's national strength is strong. Once a war begins, the army will inevitably be connected. Guangdong, Guangxi, Fujian, Zhejiang, and the two rivers will be damaged. It is not a blessing for the country. We should first explore the purpose of Spain and then make a decision. I beg the emperor to be careful and decide."

Ma Qi and Xiao Yongzao are both members of the Eight Party, so they are naturally on the same front and followed them out: "Not to mention what the purpose of Spain is, the battle has begun and there is no room for maneuver. We must fight back strongly. Western powers are not only Spain. Once this example begins, Western powers will inevitably come one after another. I pray that the emperor will not hesitate to fight with one country, so as to eliminate future troubles forever."

As soon as he finished speaking, the Minister of Rites Wah answered and said, "The slaves do not oppose the war, but the Spanish fleet is strong and powerful, and they are elite soldiers in a hundred battles. Our navy ships are weak and the soldiers have not been through a battle formation for a long time. Even if they start a war, how can they win? If they cannot win the battle, they will consume the navy all. Isn't the sea defense in vain? How can we eliminate future troubles?"

The princes and ministers had long expected a good show to watch, but they did not expect it to be so exciting. At the beginning, several ministers in the study and ministers in the department fought against each other, and did not give in, and even left one for the opportunity to discuss.

Everyone knows in their hearts that once a war begins, it may be more difficult than expeditioning Taiwan. The Zheng family entrenches Taiwan. Although the fleet is strong, it cannot be compared with the Spanish fleet. What's more, Spain's national strength is so strong that it is beyond the small Zheng family? As soon as the war begins, the Southeast Sea Trade will be cut off. I don't know how many people will cut off their wealth.

Based on this point, many ministers in the court were unwilling to start a war. Seeing that it was empty, a group of ministers who opposed the start of a war quickly followed closely, and there were many comments.

After a little calmed down, the fourth prince Yin stood up calmly and said: "Although the Spanish fleet is strong in ships and cannons and has experienced many battles, it is only 10,000 people. At sea, it may still be able to be strong for a while. However, even if it has ten times more troops on land, it is not an enemy of our Eight Banners. From this point of view, the Spanish fleet's ambition is to be in Taiwan.

However, what does Spain intend to occupy Taiwan? It is nothing more than to take Taiwan as its foothold and facilitate trade with the Qing Dynasty. Spain is a powerful Western power and has the Great Luzon as its base. Once the war begins, it will inevitably last for a long time. Our Great Qing Navy is weak and it is impossible to go to the Great Luzon and the West. When the war ends, it is nothing more than to lose both sides.

My sons secretly think that it is better to allow Spain to rent a small port in Taiwan to trade with us, which will not only save war, but also promote maritime trade. It will benefit both the country and the people. I beg you to pray for the Emperor Ama Holy Decision."

As soon as this statement was made, the princes and ministers all had their eyes glowing and secretly praised them. This suggestion was indeed a hit and immediately attracted a lot of comments.

Zhang Pengfeng, the minister of the study room, never interrupted. When he heard Yin's suggestion, he immediately became alert. Immigration into Taiwan and developing Taiwan. The Fourteenth Master spent a lot of manpower, material resources and financial resources. How could the Spanish allow the Spanish to get involved? The Fourth Prince Yin was obviously malicious and tried to lead the disaster to the east. After thinking for a moment, he stood up and said, "I don't dare to agree. How can Taiwan be compared with Macau? Macau is in the mainland. My Qing Dynasty has absolute control over Macau. The Portuguese can suppress it at any time when they move.

This is not the case for Taiwan. Stay away from the mainland and the Spanish ambitions. If they take the opportunity to occupy Taiwan, will the imperial court conquer Taiwan again?"

When everyone heard about conquering Taiwan, they couldn't help but think of moving the border and banning the sea. They were immediately shocked. If they really wanted to conquer Taiwan again, they would probably never see the opportunity to start a sea trade in this life. The last time they conquered Taiwan, they fought for more than 20 years.

The fourth prince Yin had no helper in the court, so he could only go on the battlefield himself. He immediately retorted: "Taiwan has a vast territory and abundant resources. There are already one prefecture and three counties, so he can garrison a large number of troops. Naval battles are not my leader. However, on land, Spain is not the opponent of my Eight Banners? How can we worry about losing control?"

Zhang Penghong suddenly felt speechless, and for a moment, he didn't know how to argue.

Li Guangdi coughed lightly, stood up, and said slowly: "Why can you allow others to sleep soundly when you lie beside the bed? What's more, Spain is ambitious and aggressive and transformed into a foreign barbarian.

I personally think that we should not show any weakness to Spain, so as not to make a breakthrough, and we must fight, and we must be wiped out at all costs.

Li Guangdi was in the court, with many disciples and old officials, and was always very cautious. He was favored by Kangxi and had a high prestige in the court. As soon as this was said, the ministers did not refute it, but they were very dissatisfied. How could the Spanish fleet be so easy to fight? They were wiped out and burned incense if they could drive away.

However, there are always people who don’t sell their accounts. Zhao Shenqiao, the left censor of the Censorate, stood up, "The Spanish fleet is strong and powerful, and can be completely wiped out. It not only boosts its national prestige, but also shocks the Western countries, but it is only afraid that it has the will but lacks strength."

Li Guangdi didn't even raise his eyelids and said in a deep voice: "Although the Spanish fleet is strong and powerful, it is still a wooden ship. Zheng Zhilong, a pirate of the Ming Dynasty, repeatedly defeated the warships invaded by the Dutch Kingdom, so he attacked them with fire ships. Today, the Spanish fleet has only 35 warships. What's the point?

Just condemn a general who dares to die and lead hundreds of fire ships to moor the harbor in their fleet, and set fire to burn them. The so-called generals have the intention to die. The soldiers have no intention of greed for life. As long as the soldiers above and below use their lives, they will definitely wipe out the Spanish fleet in one fell swoop."

"Okay! This is the old and conspiring country." Kangxi stood up and said sternly: "Spain is savage and cruel and violent. He slaughtered our Qing people several times in Manila City, Luzon. This time he provoked our Qing Dynasty's water division for no reason and bullied us. No one? What about the Spanish Empire? The Qing Dynasty officially announced the war with Spain today! The government and the country must work together to wipe out the Spanish fleet!"

"The emperor is wise!" Li Guangdi took the lead in kneeling down and kowtowed and praised.

The princes and ministers dared not have any unfair intentions. They hurriedly kowtowed and said, "The emperor is wise!"

When he returned to the Western Warehouse in the court, Kangxi did not seem relaxed. It was not because he declared war on Spain. Anyway, he had already started fighting and he had to fight. Moreover, after declaring war, the conquest of Luzon was justified and no one dared to rush. What he was worried about was how Lao Si Si used to deal with the Spanish fleet, and did he also plan to attack with fire?

The next morning, early in the morning, "Selling newspapers and selling newspapers" sounded everywhere in the capital. Spain massacred the Qing people in Nanyang, and the Qing Dynasty officially declared war on Spain."

With the hawking of newspaper boys, the entire capital caused a sensation and war broke out again? However, after reading the Beijing News, it was clear that Spain first massacred local Han people in Luzon, robbed trade ships, and then attacked Guangdong navy in Guangzhou. They were all filled with righteous indignation and even called Kangxi the wise and wise.

Fang Bao's "South Ocean Centennial Festival" is widely circulated. In less than half a day, the Spanish were vilified into a life-eating fantasy. Teahouses, restaurants, guild halls, and theaters were talking about the Qing Dynasty's declaration of war on Spain.

Compared with the passionate people in the capital, the Western missionaries in Beijing were very nervous. The soldiers in the infantry commanding office began to identify and arrest Spanish missionaries, which made the missionaries panic.

Taiwan Strait, Penghu Island.

Penghu is located between Fujian and Taiwan, about twenty miles long from north to south and fifteen miles wide from east to west. It is the most dangerous and winding islands in the southeast coast. Its coastal defense geographical location is very important. It has been known as the throat of Taiwan and the gateway of Zhangzhou and Quanzhou since ancient times.

During the Ming Dynasty, the Netherlands attacked twice on a large scale, occupied Penghu, and built a large-scale fortress on it. Zheng Chenggong recovered Taiwan and Shi Lang conquered Taiwan. They were all in the battle of Penghu. With the continuous operation of several forces, Penghu was also far better than before.

After conquering Taiwan, the Qing Dynasty established a Taiwan Town in Taiwan, stationed more than 10,000 troops, and established a Navy Division Association in Penghu, which was under the jurisdiction of the two left and right battalions. Each left and right battalions was 1,000 soldiers, and together with the generals and officers, the Navy Division was mostly from Tongshan, Fujian, and the deputy general Zhang Jinyi.1
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