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When he saw that Yinzhen sent only Liu Zhisheng, Lin Wei and others led the fleet south to Manila. Yande and Delga could not sit still, so he stood up and saluted, "Dean Yi..."

Yinzhen smiled and said, "The navy won a great victory, seized 33 large and small warships of the Spanish fleet, and captured more than 9,000 prisoners. This president will hold a grand prisoner offering ceremony in Tianjin. He respectfully invites the emperor to watch the ceremony to promote the prestige of the Qing Dynasty and strengthen the prestige of our navy. This is a grand naval event. There must be several generals supporting the scene. You two don't have to fight again." [The latest updates in the search are all here.]

Yande still said: "Dean, the ceremony is cumbersome, how can you enjoy surround the Southeast? Please lead the team south."

"There are days when you gallop across the world and enjoy your grudges." Yinzhen still smiled, but his tone was a little stiff. "It is very likely that the Navy's military ceremony will be held. You two must be present."

Seeing that Yinzhen had made a decision, Yande and Delgao did not dare to fight anymore, so they quickly stood up and saluted, saying, "Yes, please obey the order."

Yinzhen turned to look at Shi Shipiao again and said, "There is another thing. Shi Junmen might as well instruct Zhang Guo, deputy general of the Taiwan Navy Association, to send a boat to cross the strait from Dagou Port to Manila Port to explore the way. If this route can be opened, the distance between Dagou Port and Manila Port is much closer, and the warship can arrive in three days."

"I respect the emperor's orders." Shi Shibiao bowed and said, "The Great Luzon is already a treasure. My subordinate immediately ordered him to explore the way. If you can arrive in three days, you don't have to worry about the stability of Luzon at all.

"There is another place called Dagupan, which is closer to Dagupan Port." Yinzhen pondered: "Let him pay special attention to occupy Dagupan and Manila Port, and Luzon can rest assured."

"I am honored by my subordinates." Shi Shibu bowed and replied.

"Well, let's all be separated, Liu Zhixi and Lin Wei stayed." Yinzhen curled his smile and ordered: "The port guards and the prisoner camps should not be relaxed at all. In addition, take a few translators to the prisoner camp to see what they have to do. If they can satisfy, try to satisfy them, these prisoners are all silver. The sailors and officers also have their own strengths. The Naval Academy can use them, and have a gentle attitude."

"Yes." Several people stood up and responded and withdrew one after another.

When they waited for the room, Liu Zhisheng and Lin Wei and Yinzhen said, "What do you think about going south to Manila?

Liu Zhisheng pondered and said, "Director Fujian Navy warships heading south, is there any security guarantee?"

"Give you sixteen warships, it is actually three teams." Yinzhen said, "Split a team to escort the Fujian Navy."

"The decree is given." Liu Zhisheng said: "Manila has only one third-class ship, three fourth-class ships, and several auxiliary ships. Since the dean has sent such a large lineup, he must have other plans. Please let the dean make a clear statement if the decree is given."

Yinzhen said in a deep voice: "Manila must not be careless. The Spaniards have been in charge for hundreds of years, so they must be very careful about the turrets when defending warships. The six thousand green camps have been classified as navy and are all under your command and controlled by you.

To conquer Manila, you can pull eighteen pounds and twelve pounds of cannons to land, and blow down the city walls first, use cannons and musket soldiers to suppress and cover the green camp, and charge into battle. In short, you must use them flexibly and give full play to the advantages of cannons. Do not attack hard, so as not to suffer too much casualties.

To conquer Manila, we must fully mobilize the enthusiasm of the local Han people and allow the recruitment of sailors and soldiers among the local Han people. For the Spaniards, the local indigenous people who participate in the massacre of the Han people, there is no need to show mercy. It is best for the Spanish governor in Manila to capture them alive. I am useful.

After capturing Manila, I will report to the Port of Duck Dog. I will replenish you from the Port of Duck Dog. Then, you two can lead troops south to Garopa and fight the Dutch. Try to seize the warships to strengthen their own strength. Navy warships, soldiers, and ammunition. I will continue to supply you. Don’t touch them now, so as not to hold too many enemies.”

"Yes!" Liu Zhisheng, Lin Wei and his face were flushed with excitement. They immediately stood up to salute and responded loudly. Yinzhen gave the whole of Nanyang to him. How could they not be excited? This is a great achievement in expanding territory.

"This time I go south, take 4,000 naval troops." Yinzhen continued: "The navy has never distinguished between Manchu and Han. You are both outstanding Han officials in the navy. You should set an example and not give a solid population. In addition, these 4,000 navies are the backbone of the navy's future, so you must cherish it more."

"Yes. Respect the Dean's teachings." The two responded in unison.

Lin Wei continued to ask: "Director, have you taken Manila, do you want the local people to shave your hair and change your clothes?"

Yinzhen pondered for a while before saying, "Nanyang is not as good as the mainland. Only stability is the supreme. The people do not have to force it. However, local officials who are promoted must shave their hair and change their clothes, otherwise it will easily lead to objections. I will be kind to you in the future."

When the two heard Yinzhen's tone, they were extremely confident in fighting for the throne. They were very excited. If Yinzhen succeeded to the throne, the navy would definitely be highly valued, and they would really make a fortune.

Three days later, Yinzhen led two naval squads to visit the wounded at Anping Port. After inspecting the Dagou Port, he set off for Shanghai first. Before leaving, he specifically instructed that the news of the surrender of the entire Spanish fleet must be strictly blocked for ten days. The two armies of Penghu were fighting, and all the ships had long avoided them. Once Magong Port was blocked, the slightest news could not be revealed.

Shanghai, since Yinzhen led all the navy warships to fight, the entire Shanghai was anxiously waiting for news from the navy. All the merchants, ship owners, workshop owners, ordinary people, and even missionaries were worried about the navy.

What will happen if the navy is defeated? The prosperity in front of Shanghai is completely caused by the Fourteenth Prince. Once the Fourteenth Prince is killed, Shanghai may return to the situation three years ago in an instant, even worse than three years ago.

The shareholders of the Ocean Trade Fleet were even more anxious. No one expected that the Fourteenth Prince would lead the Navy to personally fight. Since the news of the Guangdong Navy's defeat was confirmed, the size of the Spanish fleet has been rumored to be magical. How could the more than 20 warships of the Navy be the opponent of the Spanish fleet? This fact is too mysterious, and the more people think about it, the more they become scared.

If the Fourteenth Prince is gone, who will they exchange the shares they have in exchange for silver? After being frightened for a few days, people went to Changqingyuan to find Zhang Yuanlong to sell the shares. Zhang Yuanlong refused everyone. Anyway, he had spent the money of the Fourteenth Prince, so he had no pressure at all.

Zhang Mengjiao, Zhang Bao, Zheng Qinghai and all the staff of the factory workshops of Honggang are even more worried about the victory or defeat of the Navy and the safety of the Fourteenth Master. They all rely on the Navy to survive.

Six days later, Yinzhen took two warships to dock at Honggang, and the news spread throughout Shanghai instantly.

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