Ming Zuo

Chapter 1187
[It is worth noting that the improvement of Xia Guo's army is very eye-catching.In addition to extremely powerful weapons, their power is more reflected in many details.

Each of Xia's soldiers had a very short and lean haircut.

On this issue, I once asked General Zuo Hua for advice.He told me that all of this originated from the commander of the Xia Kingdom, the incomparably wise and wise His Royal Highness King Xia.

Short hair can keep soldiers fresh and clean on complex battlefields, and it is easier to deal with head injuries to avoid wound infection.

It has to be said that this approach is extremely wise.

In addition, the military uniforms of Xia Guo soldiers also have many merits.

In peacetime, the soldiers of the Xia Kingdom Navy wore white military uniforms and walked everywhere on the warship.

In the words of General Zuo Hua, because sea navigation is always in a confined space, hygiene and health issues are the most important.

White military uniforms can effectively spot dirty places on warships.

Although it seems that this approach is a bit too harsh, it has to be said that it is still extremely correct.

When fighting, the soldiers of the Xia Kingdom will change into dark blue clothing, which they call combat uniforms.

Regardless of whether it is a regular uniform or a combat uniform, there is a distinctive feature, that is, simplicity and neatness.

Xia Guo's soldiers wore such clothing and ran around on the complex environment of the warship. They were very comfortable and avoided accidents as much as possible.

All of the above are worthy of our study and reference. 】

Under the dim light, Putmans recorded his experiences in detail.

This trip with Xia Guo's navy really allowed him to learn a lot of new things and ideas.

Putmans believed that these things could lead to the improvement of Dutch military power.

In the city of San Salvador, Domingo waited restlessly until midnight, but still did not wait for the interpreter to return.

This made him realize that things were going badly.

"Garcia, you have to swim across the strait at night, then cross the land, and rush to the clam. Be sure to report the situation here to the Governor of Luzon. I have a hunch that Xia's goal is not just Taiwan. .”

Domingo is a smart person, and he can perceive something deeper just by looking at the battlefield situation.

If Xia Guo only wanted to seize Taiwan, then after gaining an absolute battlefield advantage, he could persuade the Spaniards in the city to surrender.

The Spaniards don't have much blood, since the general situation is gone, there is no hindrance to surrender.

However, Xia Guo's approach obviously left no room for it, and seemed to completely offend Spain.

Then there is only one case that makes sense.

What Xia Guo wants is not only Taiwan, but also Luzon.

Although the Philippines is not very important in the entire Governorate of New Spain, it is far behind Mexico and South America.

But this is the only stronghold of Spain in East Asia.

Not to mention, the Philippines is rich in products and has provided Spain with inexhaustible wealth.

Spain must not lose the Philippines.

But Domingo knew that this time Spain might be doomed.

Spain's military strength in Luzon is very weak, and it can't take advantage of even the battle with the Netherlands.And the power of the Xia State Navy appearing on the water of Sheliao Island only made him feel extremely desperate.

Fortunately, because of the terrain of Sheliao Island, the Xia army did not complete a complete siege, and the news could still be sent out.

The officer named Garcia also knew that the situation was urgent and set off with a heavy mission.

The strait between Sheliao Island and the mainland was very narrow, and Garcia swam quietly across with a log in his arms. After getting ashore, he identified his direction and began to cross mountains and ridges.

Spain has three strongholds in the northern part of Taiwan Island.

In addition to the city of Santo Domingo at the mouth of the Tamsui River and the city of San Salvador on Sheliao Island, there is also a smallest stronghold in the area of ​​Hazinan (now Yilan) on the east side of Taiwan Island.

Although there can't provide any help to the city of San Salvador, it can pass the news back to Luzon to make preparations there.

The night was not long, but it was more tormenting.

None of the Spaniards in the city could sleep peacefully.

They looked at the sky helplessly, praying for a miracle to come, but they didn't get anything.

When Dongfang began to spit white, Xia Jun's artillery began to roar.

The whole castle began to tremble, and the hard outer shell was being destroyed bit by bit.

No Spanish soldier is willing to stand on the top of the city and fight the enemy.

Because standing on it can't see the enemy, but it will be torn to pieces by Xia Jun's artillery.

In the past, the scene of being smashed into bones and tendons by solid shells was already terrifying.But now the corpse would disappear without a trace in front of Xia Jun's shells, which was beyond the knowledge of the Spaniards.

The dome at the top of the castle was hit by a shell, and it immediately collapsed and fell into the air.

The people below all howled in terror and ran around desperately.The sun shone down from the collapsed top and completely pierced the defense of San Salvador.

"Gentlemen and ladies, this is the end of the matter, and there is no point in resisting. In order to save more lives, I have decided to surrender to the terrible enemy. Who agrees with my proposal?"

Domingo made a decision, and everyone responded immediately.

Even the bravest fighters don't want to go on like this any longer.

"Master, the white flag is raised inside."

After being reminded, Gu Erzhong raised his binoculars and looked forward, his mouth full of complaints.

"How did these Spaniards manage to occupy all parts of the world? In terms of fighting will, even the Ming army is inferior."

No one could answer that question, but all were filled with contempt for the Spaniard's will to fight.

Now that the Spaniards chose to surrender unconditionally, the Xia army's offensive stopped.

After a while, the gate of the castle opened, and hundreds of Spaniards lined up, holding their muskets high above their heads, and walked out in fear.

In the open space in front of the castle, the Spaniards honestly piled up their weapons, and then stood to the other side, ready to accept the choice of fate.

Gu Erzhong ordered a battalion of soldiers to rush into the castle, occupy key positions, and search every corner.

He walked up to Domingo himself.

"You are very wise and did not make unnecessary resistance. Because of your choice, your lives have been saved."

Hearing his promise, Domingo couldn't help but let out a long breath.

He had no choice but to see Xia Jun soldiers moving out and taking away the belongings in the castle one by one.

Winners deserve to be rewarded.

"Dear General, will you attack Manila?"

Even though he knew that the next thing had nothing to do with him, Domingo couldn't help being curious.

Gu Erzhong showed his sharpness.

"I don't think it will be long before the governor of Luzon will reunite with you in prison."

(End of this chapter)