Rebirth of the Northern Giants

Ye Zhikui has already set his sights on Luzon, the Philippines. After the eight German warships arrived in the waters near Manila, China's South China Sea Fleet also headed for this waters with great fanfare.

As we all know, there are many Chinese and overseas Chinese living on Luzon Island, the largest island in the Philippines.

Chinese history books can only write about the rebellion of the natives of the Philippines against Spain. The heroic deeds of the Filipino people who fought against the Communist Party for independence will always be praised by the world, but they never record the embarrassing situation of the Chinese during the war.

The wealth of the Chinese has been peeped by the natives, and the power of the Chinese has made the Spaniards afraid. The several massacres of Chinese in the history of the Philippines were all carried out by the natives under the conspiracy of the Spaniards.

Of course, the warring parties with red eyes will not take care of the Chinese. The Spaniards are okay. After all, Ye Zhikui has a lot of business dealings with them, but the natives of the Philippines are not easy to talk about. What is the reason for the rebellion? In the days when most people believed that after I died, the overseas Chinese who had nothing to rely on were completely reduced to lambs waiting to be carried.

Everyone has to be lucky. Although the government of the Republic of China stated that it would stand up for Chinese and overseas Chinese all over the world, it also sent a fleet to Hawaii for this matter.

Although the leader of the Philippine rebel army, Akui, was deterred by the power of the government of the Republic of China, he ordered not to disturb the Chinese and overseas Chinese in Luzon, but it is one thing to say it, and another thing to implement it. Most of the peasant rebels are not very strict. discipline.

Then, a tragedy happened. More than 1000 Chinese died in the war. Not only were their belongings robbed, but most of the women were raped and died unexpectedly. The tragedy was unbearable to witness.

Backed by the Americans, Akui notified the government of the Republic of China without any pain, saying that the soldiers committed the murder privately, without any actual actions, neither punishing the criminal soldiers nor returning the looted property.

The Chinese on Luzon Island went northward to seek help from the Republic of China government with a fluke heart.

Ye Zhikui was worried that he would not find an opportunity to intervene, and he would not let it go if he heard about it. Therefore, after the German fleet, the Chinese South Sea Fleet also went south.

The arrival of the Chinese and German fleets has made the Philippine issue completely internationalized, and it seems that the US government wants to monopolize the benefits, which seems to be far away.

In the Forbidden City, Ye Zhikui secretly met with the emissary sent by the Spanish and Philippine Governor Bolavesia alone.

With the internationalization of the Philippine issue, all parties must have a great time competing for interests, but to Ye Zhikui's delight, everyone has forgotten a small place at this time, an island that is still completely controlled by the Spaniards: Guam.

"Dear Mr. President, thank you for your help to us Spaniards." Spanish envoy Will said sincerely.

If it weren't for Ye Zhikui's containment of Hawaii and Alaski, the Yankees would have dispatched troops to the Philippines long ago. Under the attack of sea and land, the Spaniards would still be able to jump there.

It was with Ye Zhikui's intervention that the Germans found an opportunity to reach Manila before the American army landed, and then the Chinese arrived, which relieved the besieged Spaniards.

The US Far East Detachment wants to prevent the Chinese and German fleets from going crazy, and dare not bombard the city of Manila. After the naval battle, they themselves do not have much ammunition, if they run out.

Both Ye Zhikui and William II are well-known war madmen. Although they are still allies, they might stab themselves in the back at any time, and the Americans can't afford to hurt them.

Ye Zhikui smiled and said, "A few trivial things are not worth mentioning. I also want to thank your governor for taking care of the Chinese during the war."

Weir said solemnly: "We are friends, and we should take care of them."

Ye Zhikui was not in a hurry either, and continued to chat with him.

You must know that it is the Spaniards who are anxious now. Although there are no Yankees, the native Filipinos who have Americans providing guns and ammunition behind their backs are not easy to mess with. Now most of the Philippines have been liberated by the rebels, except Manila and the south. Except for some areas, the Philippine Army has liberated almost the entire territory.

"Dear Mr. President, I am here to ask your country for help." Weil finally couldn't bear it anymore, and first made the request.

"Oh, I don't know what's the problem with Governor Boravisha?" Ye Zhikui asked pretending not to know.

The Spanish Far East Fleet was destroyed, while the American Fleet was staring at it. The support from Spain to the Philippines was very limited. Bolavesia is now in a state of desperation. Not only the guns used have become a problem, but also the food to eat has become a problem.

Weir showed an awkward smile, and said bitterly: "Those indigenous people are numerous and powerful, and they are backed by Americans. The city of Manila is at stake. I hope your country can provide some arms and food."

Ye Zhikui smiled and said, "So that's the matter. Our Chinese light and heavy weapons are not only cheap, but also very durable. I wonder how much you want this time?"

Weir thought he had made his point clear enough, and hoped that China would support it. If he paid for it, why would he come to you, the president, but Ye Zhikui insisted on pretending to be stupid, and he couldn't help it.

"Mr. President, the previous two purchases of weapons and equipment from your country have used up Manila's savings. We are poor. I hope you can accommodate me. When the war is over, our government will repay it." Weil tried his best to speak more eloquently.

But Ye Zhikui knew that he was talking nonsense. The fall of the Spaniards in the Philippines will happen sooner or later. China, the United States, and Germany have secretly discussed how to deal with the Philippines, and that is your business.

It is very difficult to say whether the Spanish government will recognize this muddled account after the war. After all, he only did business with the Philippine governor, not the Spanish government.

"This," Ye Zhikui pondered for a moment.

Weir said anxiously: "Mr. President, you can't just leave it alone. If Manila falls, the more than 1 Chinese who took refuge in it will not be spared."

"Hey, Mr. Weier, as a friend, I certainly hope that you will win, and I am willing to support you unconditionally, but China is a democratic country, and even the queen of your country cannot make decisions alone. I, Ye Zhikui, have more than enough heart and power. Ah. Many government officials have a lot of dissatisfaction and criticism for selling you weapons and equipment at cost price in the past few times. If I donate them to you for free this time, I am afraid that there will be complaints. At that time, I, Ye Zhikui Only to step down sadly."

Weier didn't know whether Ye Zhikui's words were true or not, but he knew the governor's plan, and his mission might not be completed.

Ye Zhikui looked at Weier who was extremely melancholy, and continued: "Friends, if it's a small amount of ammunition, I can give it to you without anyone noticing, but you need too much this time, and it will make a lot of noise. It's hard."

"Mr. President, you are a good man. You must save us. If you are defeated by those natives, you might as well commit suicide gloriously." Weir said with a bitter face.

"Actually, it's not impossible." Ye Zhikui suddenly brightened his eyes and said excitedly.

Seeing this, Weier hurriedly asked, "Is there any way?"

"Here" Ye Zhikui smiled and pointed to an island on the map.

"Guam?" Weier asked with a puzzled frown.

"Yes, friends, the entire Manila waters are now in danger from the Americans. Although Guam is still in your hands, as long as the Americans recover, they can easily occupy it. It is better to take advantage of it while it is still in your hands." Sell ​​it to our Chinese government, and use the weapons and food this time as the price."

Ye Zhikui glanced at Weier lightly, which is more important, I believe the Spaniard can see clearly, otherwise he would not have been appointed as a secret envoy by Bolavisha.

Weir didn't think for long, and immediately said: "Mr. President, although I have no right to decide this matter, I will try my best to persuade Mr. Governor to agree to your terms, because this matter is beneficial to both of us."

"It's a happy cooperation. I hope you can give me an answer sooner, because I don't know when the Americans will notice that small island." Ye Zhikui stood up with a smile.

"Mr. President, I will go down and send a telegram to our governor, and I will give you an answer tomorrow." Weil also feared that things would change if it was too late, so he should throw that hot potato to the Chinese as soon as possible.

The next day, Ye Zhikui was unsurprisingly received a response from Weir agreeing to exchange Guam for weapons and food.

Ye Zhikui smiled, Roosevelt, Roosevelt, I want you to know what it means to make a wedding dress for others.

On the same day, a telegram was sent from the capital to the Guangzhou Military Region, and then to Duan Qirui, commander of the military region.

"President, is it finally our Guangzhou Military Region's turn to take action?" Duan Qirui muttered to himself.

He had waited long enough for this moment. Although he had participated in the war against Japan before, he was commanding the troops of the Nanjing Military Region, and it was not the main force. It fell on him.

On the surface of the South China Sea, a moderately large fleet is advancing rapidly. The lead iron-clad ship is apparently brand new and shiny just after it was launched.

Cao Kun sat on the deck of the 'Dingnan' iron-clad ship, admiring the scenery of South China. He led the army as the first batch of Chinese troops to enter East Asia.

Dingnan is an ironclad ship built by Jiangnan Shipyard in China. Although it is slightly different from the Dingyuan class, its craftsmanship has reached world-class.

When the steward of the Dingyuan took Liu Buchan to the deck with several generals, Cao Kun was gently cleaning the brand new shell gun.

"General Cao is very interested, but if there are no accidents on this trip, you should not be able to use your guys." Liu Buchan joked when he saw this scene.

During the Jiawu period, Liu Buchan was depressed for a period of time due to Ding Ruchang's involvement, but with the establishment of the military government and the Republic of China government, he came back again.

But Ye Zhikui hoped that he could go to the South China Sea Fleet, because compared with the North Sea Fleet, the South China Sea Fleet is still much inferior. Fortunately, as the situation in Southeast Asia became more and more tense, Ye Zhikui gave priority to dispatching new and purchased warships to the South China Sea The fleet has made great changes to the South China Sea Fleet.

"That's not necessarily true, maybe the Yankee is unwilling to do something stupid." Cao Kun replied.