After the ocean-going fleet passed by once, the Spaniards' self-confidence was shattered.
Anyone who faces this kind of big ship that can hit him but cannot hit him would feel panicked.
Now that more than thirty Spanish ships had been damaged, Zhang Qianfang was not satisfied yet, so he led the fleet back in a circle, preparing to start the second round of ravage.
This time the Spanish fleet learned the lesson and tried to avoid it from a distance.
However, the Spanish fleet was in a dense formation and there was no place to hide for a while.
So the ocean-going fleet inserted into the Spanish fleet and opened fire, while the sailors held firecrackers and shot at the Spaniards they could see.
At this time, Chen Houfu and Yan Siqi, who had retreated to Manila, immediately rushed out after receiving the report.
Zheng Zhilong behind them also saw a rare opportunity and joined the ranks of taking advantage of the situation.
In the afternoon light, this naval battle off Manila was devastating to the Spanish navy.
The Ming army relied on the ocean fleet as its main force, with the fleets of Chen Houfu and Yan Siqi in front, and Zheng Zhilong's fleet behind.
The Spaniards were not only defeated, but also defeated miserably.
The Spanish fleet is good at collision and boarding operations, and its firepower is mainly deployed at the bow and stern of the ship, while the Ming army's firepower is mainly located on the sides, and the Ming army's artillery has a longer range and stronger firepower, making it impossible for Spanish armed soldiers to board ships.
There is no use for it.
In this battle, fought from Mindanao to Manila, only 20 of the 220 Spanish ships escaped.
About 800 Spaniards died in the battle, and a total of about 17,000 people were captured.
One hundred and seventy-six ships were captured, and another twenty-four were burned beyond use.
Spain was already in decline after the battle with England.
This battle almost wiped out Spain's naval mobility.
This is great news for the Portuguese.
The Duke of Braganza's confidant, Abram, was naturally very happy.
He said to the officials and generals of the Ming Dynasty: "Please tell the distinguished Emperor of the Ming Dynasty that after the foreign minister returns to Portugal, he will advise the Duke that our Portugal will be located in India.
The colonies of Goa and Damandiu, as well as East Timor, were given to the Ming Dynasty, and they only continued to be leased for business activities in Macau. " Of course, whether such a promise can count or not, Abram said it cannot.
However, Ming Dynasty was confident that it would conquer these three colonies by force if the Portuguese did not keep their promises, but of course it would be better if there was no need for war.
Zhou Yanru said: "Your envoy has already stated such conditions to the Ming Dynasty's South China Sea Manager Huang Gong last time.
This is also the reason why our Ming Dynasty is willing to send troops to attack Manila.
I hope your lord, the Duke, can understand the importance of friendship with the Ming Dynasty. , Our Emperor hopes to have a strong ally in distant Europe, who can help each other and lead this new world together. " Abed, another Portuguese general, said: "Our Duke will definitely cherish the friendship with the Ming Dynasty.
We will go back this time to assist the Duke in breaking away from Spain.
As for our promise to the Ming Dynasty to transfer colonies, we will definitely abide by it, please Daming believes in our sincerity.”
Yan Siqi smiled and said: "Next time we want to visit Europe, we will ask you two to take us to more places."
Abram's face tightened, and then he smiled: "Of course.
But the Spanish Empire is extremely powerful.
They can easily build a fleet of more than 30,000 people in three years with the military expenditure they obtained in the Americas, and in land battles , whose Spanish infantry phalanx has dominated Europe for many years, I am afraid that our Portuguese road to independence will still have some troubles.”
Zhang Qianfang said happily: "Well, our ocean-going fleet will follow you to Europe and help you defeat Spain, so that you will not have any trouble."
Abram quickly waved his hand and said with a forced smile: "It won't bother Ming.
Our Lord Duke will have ways to deal with the Spanish."
What a joke.
If Ming goes to Europe and defeats Spain, I'm afraid the Portuguese will become Ming's slaves.
It belongs to the country.
Of course, it was impossible for Zhang Qianfang to go to Europe.
The order he received was to go to America, so it was naturally impossible to resist the order.
Besides, if he sails ten ships to America, he can still show off his power, but if he goes to Europe, even his bones will be eaten.
After seeing off Ablan and Abed, Ming officials held another meeting.
Dai Chunfeng said: "The Portuguese say that Spain obtains military expenditures in the Americas.
This reminds me that when Lieutenant General Zhang goes to America this time, he can seize the Spanish financial resources.
Let's see how they take revenge when the Spanish have no money. " Zhang Qianfang's eyes lit up: "This is a way.
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Although the emperor said that we are looking for tree seeds, it is indeed a bit unwilling for us to go there fully armed and just bring back some tree seeds."
Zhou Yanru said worriedly: "But the emperor said not to provoke easily.
We can't take the initiative to attack the Spaniards."
Yan Siqi smiled and said: "If the Spaniards don't attack you, of course there is no problem, but if they attack first, then you can always fight back."
Zhou Yanru nodded and said: "That's no problem.
The emperor said, don't lose Ming Dynasty's face overseas."
Dai Chunfeng said: "That's fine.
The Spaniards will attack you first, you can rest assured."
Zhou Yanru still didn't understand, but when he saw the strange smiles on the faces of the generals, he suddenly understood.
He thought to himself that he could not interfere in the military.
If he talked too much, Zhang Qianfang would not give him face at all, and then he would be in trouble.
Anyway, if you win, you have a share of the credit, but if you lose, you have no responsibility at all.
If they want to fight, then let's fight.
Zhang Qianfang stayed in Manila for three days, replenished weapons and ammunition, food and fresh water, especially some storable fruits and vegetables, and then headed for the distant Americas.
Philip and others from Spain who were captured earlier have not yet been ransomed.
This time so many prisoners came.
The Ming officials discussed it and decided to transport them back to Taiwan.
Huang Kezuan decided whether to continue transporting them north or to Work as a laborer in Taiwan.
Huang Kezuan did not dare to make his own decisions, so he reported to the capital.
Zhu Youxiao gave instructions: Let the Spaniards build Taiwan, build roads and reclaim wasteland, so that it will be closer when the Spaniards come to redeem it.
Now that the Spaniards have been defeated, the crisis in Mindanao has been completely resolved.
The King of Sulu was very grateful for the help of the Ming army.
After learning about the situation in Luzon, he immediately sent people to the capital with the Sulu household registration chart and expressed his willingness to merge.
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