Daming Crazy Emperor

Chapter 1053 Restoration of Portugal

On this day, Carinho was extremely nervous.

Because Oquendo's trip is not only related to his kingship, but also to the future of Spain as a whole.

If Oquendo succeeds, then he is almost one step away from the throne of king, and Spain's future can also be looked forward to.

If Oquendo fails, he will have to suffer some setbacks before ascending to the throne, Spain's future will be quite difficult.

How can a country develop when the young and old are almost exhausted?

If these 30 people choose to resist, he really doesn't know what will happen to Spain's future.

The future of Spain is also the future of his future king. Can he not be nervous?
In the evening, Oquendo finally came back.

Taichang inquired for a while, and then ordered people to recruit Lisbon's civil servants and military generals, and the two future kings, Carlinio and De Sierra.

Everyone is also quite concerned about this issue, because the success or failure of Oquendo's trip is directly related to whether it will be a fight or a draw tomorrow.

If the Spanish 30 army chooses to resist, I really don't know how fierce the battle will be.

In fact, everyone vaguely guessed the result.

Because Oquendo is back.

If the Spanish 30 army chooses to resist, Oquendo should be unlikely to come back so unscathed.

However, there was no joy or anger on Taichang's face, and there seemed to be no joy after success on Oquendo's face.

What is going on here?
After everyone sat down, Taichang said solemnly: "General Oquindo's persuasion to surrender this time is considered a success.

However, most of the generals in the Spanish army were close friends promoted by Felipe IV, and they were unwilling to follow Carinho to overthrow Felipe IV's rule.

Therefore, we cannot take it lightly. "

Uh, how should I say this result?

When everyone heard the words, they were all dissatisfied with astonishment.

Carinho couldn't help asking: "Your Majesty, what should we do?"

How to do?
That is naturally sending a large number of people to deter them.

Taichang said without hesitation: "Xianglin, Dale, you should set off by boat tomorrow morning to occupy Seville and Malaga, cut off their retreat first, and then let them surrender."

Hearing this, Ma Xianglin and Zu Dale hurriedly clasped their hands together and said, "I will understand in the end."

After hearing Tong Shi's translation, Oquindo couldn't help but asked, "Your Majesty, may I ask, what are you going to do with the captives who surrendered?"

This is indeed a bit troublesome. Judging from Oquindo's description, there may be more than 20 people who choose to surrender, and less than [-] people who choose to surrender to Carinho.

Taichang thought for a while, then pointed to the map and asked, "Is there any plain in this area?"

Oquendo said without hesitation: "There is a large plain between the north of Cadiz and the Gwadar River."

Coincidentally, Cadiz is still a big port, and it is relatively convenient to send a navy fleet to transport food, grass and supplies.

Taichang nodded slightly, and then ordered: "Tomorrow you go with Xianglin and Dale, let them disarm and surrender, and go directly to the plain to set up a barracks.

The situation in Spain is uncertain at the moment, and we cannot let them go back to reunite with their families yet.

You explain to them, let them wait there with peace of mind, I will send people to transport food and meat.

They can stay there for a month at most before going home. "

Oquindo nodded quickly and said, "Okay, I understand."

Taichang then ordered: "Carlinio, when the navy ships come back in a few days, you send 10 people over there to guard the prisoners."

Carinho hurriedly cupped his hands and said, "I understand."

Spain's 30 army should be about the same. If the 50 army overwhelms them, even if they are unwilling, it will be in vain.

If not, then another 50.

Anyway, these people have no fighting spirit, and they will definitely choose to surrender in the end.

The next step is to help Portugal restore the country, which should not be difficult.

Taichang thought about it carefully, and then said solemnly: "De Sierra, you can launch it tomorrow. How many days do you think it will take to occupy the entire territory of Portugal?"

This is a bit difficult to say.

The mainland of Portugal is not very big, the width from east to west is only two to three hundred miles, and the length from north to south is less than a thousand miles.

If the notification is made directly by horse, the whole territory of Portugal will be notified within three or four days.

The key is whether the Spanish defenders will resist tenaciously.

De Sierra thought about it, and then estimated: "If everything goes well, it should take about five or six days. If you encounter stubborn resistance, it will be hard to say."

Will people not resist?
This is really hard to say.

Taichang thought for a while, and then ordered: "How about this, Carinho, you pick out some generals and schools with relatively wide connections in the army, and let them go to various cities and strongholds with De Siera's people, and persuade the people there Spanish defenders, try not to do it if you can.

You let them tell the defenders here that Felipe IV's power is gone, and there is only a dead end for stubborn resistance to the end.

This is not a lie. If there are people who dare to resist, even if there are not enough Desieiras, I will send a large army to encircle and suppress them. "

It would be best if you don't do anything. Portugal has [-] to [-] defenders stationed there, and that's [-] to [-] young and strong laborers.

Carinho nodded without hesitation, "I understand."

It seems that the next step can only be taken until Portugal is restored.

However, the number of ships required for the next step is relatively large.

Where did he go to mobilize so many ships?
Taichang thought about it carefully, and then explained: "Panzong, you send a fast boat to the mouth of the Nile, inform Yuanfang and Zushou, and immediately lead the army to set off by boat and rush to Valencia, first to occupy the Spanish shipyard. .

By the way, let Prince Condé lead the fleet to come along. The Netherlands and France have no ships, and there is nothing to intercept in the Mediterranean waterway. "

Qi Panzong hurriedly cupped his hands and said, "I understand."

It is not difficult to restore Portugal at this moment.

Because Spain has lost too many troops in the past few years, and the troops stationed in Portugal have been repeatedly withdrawn. At this moment, I don't know if there are still [-] troops.

And De Sierra has more than 10 troops under his command, and they are still fighting in the local area, and they are more familiar with everything here than the Spanish defenders.

In addition, Carinho sent Spanish generals to persuade them to surrender. If they still choose to resist, their brains will be a little abnormal.

Early the next morning, Ma Xianglin and Zu Dale set off with 50 Black God Army and headed straight for Seville and Malaga.

De Sierra also sent fast cavalry to various parts of Portugal to notify the already hidden troops to prepare to launch.

Carinho also sent a lieutenant general to follow them to persuade the defenders to surrender.

Good news came one after another that day, and the Spanish defenders really had no fighting spirit.

As soon as several times De Sierra's men came out, and the generals sent by Carinho lobbied, the defenders in each city base basically chose to surrender.

The speed at which they recovered the cities and strongholds was as fast as a galloping horse, and they recovered all the cities and strongholds two to three hundred miles away from Lisbon in one day.

The next day, news from Seville and Malaga also came in one after another.

Most of the Spanish garrison over there also chose to surrender, and the rest basically chose to follow Carinho. The 30 horses did not choose to resist, and all those who surrendered were persuaded by Oquendo to put down their weapons and join them. camped on the plain north of Sri Lanka.

The effect of Taichang's secret planning for so long is still obvious, at least Portugal's restoration of the country has not encountered any obstacles.

In five days, De Sierra's men occupied the entire territory of Portugal.

Portugal is finally back!

In the royal palace of Lisbon, De Sierra and his cronies were extremely excited.

When they were forced to go to the Far East to work as mercenaries, they didn't even think about coming back alive. At this moment, they led the army to retake the Portuguese mainland and successfully restored the country!
At this moment, they felt as if they were in a dream.

Just as they were trying on new dresses, there was a sudden announcement from outside: "The emperor is here."

Hearing this, Desiera hurriedly led his cronies to greet him at the gate of the palace.

At this time, Taichang walked in with a smile.

The reason why he came here in person was naturally for a reason.

The harbor to the south of Lisbon is still under the control of Daming at the moment. It was originally leased to them by Philip IV, and the lease period is still 100 years.

Now that Portugal has been restored, he naturally wants to discuss the lease of Lisbon with the real king of Portugal.

After exchanging pleasantries with Desierra and the others, he said seriously, "Desierra, have you considered the issue of renting Lisbon?"

Uh, this.

De Xie La originally had his mind full of restoring the country, so he really hadn't considered this issue.

He thought about it carefully, and then said carefully: "Your Majesty, how do you think this lease issue should be handled, or should it be done according to the original lease agreement?"

He did not dare to offend the Emperor of the Ming Empire.

After all, the Ming Empire is already strong enough to overthrow the entire continent of Europe, and Portugal's strength is nothing compared to the Ming Empire.

Besides, he, the king, was helped up by others.

Turning your face right after the restoration of the country is ungrateful, and this kind of thing can't be done.

Taichang shook his head slightly and said, "That's not what I mean, I just want to ask you what you think."

my thoughts?

How dare I have any ideas!
De Xie La still asked cautiously: "Your Majesty, what do you think should be done?"

This guy.

Taichang said helplessly: "I think this place is very suitable for the Ming garrison.

After all, even if we beat the Continental League, they won't be convinced.

These people are used to being robbers. If they want to be honest, they must have a huge force here.

Otherwise, once we withdraw our troops, you and Carinho will probably be in danger. "

This is indeed.

The European countries are not good enemies. Once the Ming Empire retreats, these guys will definitely secretly accumulate strength to prepare for revenge.

And these kings who have taken refuge in the Ming Empire are the first targets to be dealt with.

Carinho has more than 30 horses at the moment, and he can still carry it.

He can't do it anymore, 10 horses are not enough to look at in front of the entire European Union.

De Xie La nodded again and again: "Your Majesty, then the original lease agreement should be maintained, or Daming can lease as long as he wants."

Taichang still shook his head slightly and said: "I told you, that's not what I meant.

A garrison is a garrison, and a lease is a lease.

After all, this is the capital of your Portugal, so it seems unreasonable to lease it to Daming.

Otherwise, Daming would garrison troops in the six cities around the bay, and let you manage the other places, what do you think? "

This is a good thing!
Deixeira nodded without hesitation and said, "Okay, let's do it like this."

That's it.

On the second day, Lisbon was full of lights and festoons, and it was very lively. Almost half of the population of Portugal gathered here.

The grand crowning ceremony was held in the original old palace, but this time it was Taichang who personally put on the crown for Deixeira.

De Sierra also knew that without the protection of the Ming Empire, it would be difficult for Portugal to gain a foothold in Europe.

Next, he solemnly announced that Portugal would be restored, and that the Ming Empire would be its suzerain, and that it would always be a vassal state of the Ming Dynasty.

(End of this chapter)