New Ming Empire mixed in America

"Shoot, shoot!"

The Spanish officer looked at the native servants who had fled back, and without any hesitation, he asked the soldiers to shoot them.

Seeing that the compatriots in front were shot dead by the Spaniards one by one, the indigenous servants running back desperately began to turn around again, and the compatriots following the second echelon once again braved being bombarded by naval guns and launched a charge towards the dock.

The tenacity of the Spanish defenders far exceeded Li Mingqi's expectations.

As the gunboats approached and fired, bullets from the rotating machine guns formed a dense rain of bullets in the port area.

One by one, the indigenous soldiers carried bullets and launched two counterattacks, allowing the Pacific Fleet's transport ships to transport soldiers to linger in the port.

There was no way, these natives were so crazy. They charged again and again with gunpowder barrels, leaving Li Mingqi stunned.

To be honest, if they had used this kind of courage to fight the Spanish, the colonial issue would never have happened.

It is a pity that although these indigenous servants are brave, their numbers are not much left after two charges.

These defenders hiding behind the port area were able to withstand the fleet artillery attack by relying on the huge casualties of the indigenous servants.

After several rounds of shelling, the remaining Spanish defenders finally withdrew to the rear defense lines.

Yes, the previous casualties were for this defense line in the rear, where all the existing Spanish defenders in Manila gathered together, including the militia, and more than 15,000 people were recruited.

This line of defense now firmly blocks the port of Manila, embarrassing the National Defense Force soldiers who are about to land.

Because the roads in the port area are very wide, the straight roads built to facilitate trade not only made it difficult for the defenders to defend, but also made the attackers pay a huge price.

The former port fortress has been blocked by warehouses, shops and other buildings that have gradually increased since the opening of the Manila port, making it lose its original utility.

What's even more embarrassing is that in order to rebuild the cathedral after the earthquake, a small section of the outer wall of the fortress was demolished.

Of course, these have now become the advantages of the New Ming Empire. As long as the defenders defending the two kilometers between the port area and the city center are defeated, the ownership of Manila will change.

At this time, the people paying attention to this battle were not only Spain and the New Ming Empire, but several merchant ships from other countries appeared in the outer sea to watch the battle from a distance.

Li Mingqi did not order to expel these uninvited guests. After all, the Pacific Fleet's first battle in the Far East needed witnesses.

"Can you let the battleship continue to get closer?"

Ding Yi looked at the Spaniards setting up defenses in the port area and couldn't help but hissed.

If they land now with this kind of formation, the casualties will definitely be huge.

"A warship coming? There are so many merchant ships blocked here. The warships can only move along the direction of the dock."

Cheng Yuanliang had a dark look on his face after hearing Ding Yi's words. You must know that the pier extends vertically into the bay, and there are several piers side by side.

Not to mention the merchant ships docked at the pier, even if there were no merchant ships, it would not be easy for the battleship to get close with its huge body.

Once you get in, you will become a living target if you are attacked. If you want to get out, you can only reverse the car or turn your head slowly.

The gunboat can also enter the port area and shoot at low range, but the gunboat's gun range is limited, so it's a bit embarrassing now.

"Besides, the other party is demolishing the warehouse in front of the fortress. After they complete the demolition, the coastal defense guns on the fortress will be able to attack the port."

Cheng Yuanliang's words are very constructive. Now the fortress is blocked by illegal buildings in the port area, although the fortress has become a decoration.

But if the warships fired at the fortress, let alone whether the defenders hiding in the fortress would be hit by the shells. If he helped the opponent clear the warehouses blocking the fortress, Cheng Yuanliang would probably regret it to death.

In fact, since this became an open port, Manila's various defense facilities have become decorations.

Because European countries have reached an agreement with Spain, all countries have adopted a neutral attitude towards this open port in the Far East.

After all, the concession area of ​​the Puppet Qing Dynasty was only privileged by Britain and France. Although the Puppet Qing Dynasty admitted the failure of the Second Opium War, it was still working hard to maintain its own dignity.

Otherwise, we can't sign a treaty every time the foreigners want to establish a concession area.

The largest transfer station now is here in Luzon. The location of the largest transfer station in the Far East in Luzon will not be transferred to the Puppet Qing Dynasty until all countries set up concession areas in the Qing Dynasty.

"Then we can't let the soldiers land despite enemy fire."

Ding Yi really had no choice. If he landed like this now, he would have to face the Spanish defense line directly.

In this small area of ​​​​the port area, more than 3,000 National Defense Force soldiers cannot deploy at all, let alone artillery.

It is estimated that when the National Defense Forces set up artillery positions, if someone charges and fights with the National Defense Forces, the naval guns will have no chance to support them.

"What's the rush? There's still an army, isn't there?"

Cheng Yuanliang raised his chin towards the position of the airship.

At this time, the airship had begun to take off, and no ships except the Pacific Fleet were allowed to appear around the specially designed large merchant ship.

So after a few ships that tried to get closer were mercilessly sunk, the remaining observation ships became much more honest.

"If you ask me, this airship should be directly assigned to our National Defense Forces. Anyway, the venues and logistics personnel needed for the airship are all transferred from the National Defense Forces."

After Ding Yi saw the airship starting to take off, he no longer worried about landing.

Back on Honolulu Island, the power of the airship could be truly demonstrated in front of them.

But later, after hearing about the funds needed for an airship to take off from a transport ship, Ding Yi gave up the idea of ​​airship coordinated operations.

"To your national defense force, tsk tsk, look at this voyage, it is only right to give the airship to the navy."

After shaking his head, Cheng Yuanliang sent someone to send the definition back to the transport ship.

Now that the airship has taken off, the Navy does not need to risk getting close to the port area to escort the National Defense Forces.

"Everyone stand up and remember that you are honorable Spanish soldiers, and this is our land. Let us destroy those evil Easterners!"

Colonel Butler gave a loud speech to his soldiers at the front of the defense line.

But his speech was very brief. After he finished speaking, he mounted his horse and rushed to the rear without waiting for the soldiers to cheer.

There are several lines of defense being built urgently behind, so time is very tight.

All the artillery in Manila gathered towards the port area, and the workers who arrived one after another also worked hard to knock down the houses in front of the fortress under the whips of the Spaniards.

Riding on his horse, Colonel Butler looked back at the shadowy sails outside the port, his eyes becoming more solemn.