New Ming Empire mixed in America

Here at the defense line, the bombing by airships did not last long. After all, it is okay to use incendiary bombs to attack fixed targets with light at night. For those soldiers hiding behind parapets, incendiary bombs are obviously not very effective.

So after just throwing a few incendiary bombs, the airship flew towards the important buildings in Manila.

For example, the banks that were the first to be rebuilt and reopened for business. For example, the magnificently lit cathedral is still being renovated and rebuilt. For example, the Provisional Governor's Palace is currently holding a 'spoils-sharing' meeting.

As if reenacting Washington City, the airship dropped hundreds of barrels containing incendiary bombs on the city.

The fire lasted all night, and a large part of the frontline soldiers were transferred back to the city to start fighting the fire.

Before dawn, the soldiers of the National Defense Force began to attack the Spanish defenders whose morale was extremely low.

There was no doubt about the victory of the battle. In just one morning, the National Defense Forces completely defeated the tens of thousands of Spanish defenders.

If the road hadn't been too difficult and time was wasted dragging the artillery, the victory of the battle would probably have been even shorter.

After the National Defense Forces landed in Manila this time, Li Mingqi completely gave up the idea of ​​setting up a transfer station here in Manila.

Although the location here is good, Spain has been operating here for hundreds of years. It can be said that this place has become Spain... no, it has become a part of Europe.

It is said to be the white territory of Europe in Southeast Asia. The architecture, questions, language, habits and even beliefs and ideas here are all European.

Within three days after the National Defense Forces entered Manila, there were dozens of attacks by local indigenous people on the National Defense Forces.

If the Imperial Guard had not been ordered by Li Mingqi to move from the port area to Manila, the Jingguan project would have been delayed.

But even so, when the local indigenous people looked at the soldiers of the Xinming Empire, the hatred in their eyes was so strong that Li Mingqi was completely disappointed with this place.

This place has been abandoned, and the people here have contracted a terminal disease called albinism. It is not a physical disease, but a terminal disease in the heart or mind.

These people were very loyal to the white masters who colonized them, and did not care at all about the fact that their skin was closer to that of the Xinming Empire.

Therefore, Li Mingqi completely gave up his plan to set up a transfer station here in Luzon, not only Manila, but also the harbor in the northeast of Luzon Island that he had previously been optimistic about.

This place is obviously not suitable for the development of the Xinming Empire at this stage, unless Li Mingqineng opens the door to fill the place with people from the Puppet Qing Dynasty, so that the proportion of indigenous people here drops to less than half.

But if there can be no restrictions on immigration, then why not send immigrants to the West Coast?

There is already a relatively complete government structure there, and people can start living normally after passing there, and they are willing to become His Majesty Li's leek.

Sighing, Li Mingqi was completely disappointed with this place.

Although he did not intend to completely occupy this place, Li Mingqi still announced the ownership of this place in front of all those watching.

A small military parade was even held on the ruins of Manila port.

The only spectators present were representatives from Britain and France, as well as some businessmen from European countries who were watching outside the barbed wire fence.

Li Mingqi did not make things difficult for these maritime merchants. As long as there were no merchants engaged in the opium business, Li Mingqi did not kill them.

The Spanish, unscrupulous Luzon and indigenous residents here in Manila alone are enough to keep the National Defense Forces and Praetorian Guards busy.

The size of the temples in the port area is getting bigger and bigger, and their number is increasing.

Even at the meeting after the military parade, the British and French diplomats and entourage became much more honest in front of Li Mingqi.

"Gentlemen, I now officially declare that Luzon, the former Spanish colony, is officially under the jurisdiction of the New Ming Empire!"

"Our Xinming Empire has all sovereignty here, including the sea areas."

When Li Mingqi made the official announcement, the reporters who followed the British and French diplomats never stopped taking pictures with their cameras.

These reporters, who had been assigned areas in advance, were all extremely excited.

The Spanish colonies were captured by the Easterners. This was big news, the kind that made international headlines.

You must know that although Spain is in decline now, it is still a member of the great powers.

These reporters are very much looking forward to Spain's reaction after learning the news.

Should he get angry and start a direct war with the Easterners, should he shyly ask for some compensation, or should he swallow this bitter pill and pretend to be a grandson.

Li Mingqi ignored the thoughts of the reporters in the audience and continued to read out the speech according to the contents with a smile.

"In addition, I want to announce a few things here, that is, Honolulu Island in the Pacific Ocean, um, the Sandwich Islands or Hawaiian Islands in your mouth, has now officially become the protectorate of the Xinming Empire!"

"...The Xinming Empire's Pacific Fleet will be responsible for the security of the Xinming Empire's overseas territories. I advise those countries that attempt to get involved in these two lands to think about the consequences!"

"After all... the Xinming Empire is very close to the Pacific Ocean..."

Li Mingqi said the last sentence very clearly and in a very solemn tone.

After putting away the speech, Li Mingqi looked at the British and French diplomats present, the smile on his face remained unchanged, and said:

"The last thing is that the Lanfang Republic has officially become a vassal state of the Xinming Empire. Any act or attempt to attack the Lanfang Republic will be regarded as a provocation to the Xinming Empire."

Looking at the diplomats from the two countries who were whispering, Li Mingqi smiled and took the agreement handed over by envoy Lan Fang. After looking at it casually, he signed his name on it.

This agreement was drafted under the eyes of the Jin Yiwei, and it has always been in the hands of the Jin Yiwei. It was not handed over to the other party until envoy Lanfang came to power just now.

Yes, this signing ceremony is just a show. The formal agreement and canonization will be officially signed six months later when Li Mingqi returns to the West Coast.

It will be much more grand then.

The Lanfang Republic is currently at war with the Dutch. Although Li Mingqi chose this time to propose a vassal state, although it was a bit of a predicament, Li Mingqi still felt that the other party had taken a big advantage.

At this time, the diplomat with the British arranged his clothes, stood up and said:

"Dear Emperor of the West Coast, the Hawaiian Islands have always been protected by our Great British Empire, and the Kingdom of Hawaii is still a country canonized by the Holy See. I think your behavior may make our Majesty the Queen dissatisfied..."

Looking at the gushing diplomat with the British, Li Mingqi smiled and did not get angry at all because of the threats in the other party's words.

After the other party finished speaking, Li Mingqi asked: "I wonder if this diplomat represents the Holy See or your Majesty the Queen?"

Diplomat Daiying was stunned for a moment when asked, then raised his head and said:

"I represent the attitude of the British Empire, and the attitude of the Holy See is determined by the bishop here..."

Li Mingqi smiled and waved his hand to interrupt the opponent's hypocrisy, raised his chin in the direction of the gallows outside the venue, and said:

"Is the Lord Bishop you are talking about the guy struggling on the gallows?"

After hearing Li Mingqi's words, everyone turned their attention to the gallows not far from the open-air venue.

A guy wearing an archbishop's costume was struggling violently, with his hands tied behind his back and a special noose around his neck.

Due to lack of oxygen, his legs were kicking vigorously in the air.

Suddenly, everyone in the venue stopped talking.