Rebirth of The Deer and the Cauldron, Wei Xiaobao Becomes a God

The prosperous and bustling city of Manila in the 17th century was like a shining pearl, scattered in an orderly manner on both sides of the winding Pasig River.

In the core area of ​​this city stands a city within a city known as the "Royal City of Spain". It is like a solid fortress that has witnessed the vicissitudes of history.

Back in 1570, a group of Spanish adventurers from afar set foot on the mysterious land of Luzon.

Carrying ambitions and desires, they waged a fierce war with the local indigenous people.

After several months of long and brutal fighting, both sides paid a heavy price.

Finally, in 1571, the exhausted parties decided to resolve the dispute through peaceful negotiations.

The Spanish then signed an agreement with the local chiefs that had far-reaching consequences.

According to this agreement, actual control over both sides of the Manila River and its estuary was transferred to the Spaniards.

After gaining control of this rich land, the Spanish were full of confidence and officially declared Manila the new capital of the Spanish East Indies in the same year.

The so-called East Indies was a general term used by Europeans in the 15th century to refer to the Southeast Asian region.

This vast region includes most of the islands of the Malay Archipelago, which are dotted like a string of pearls in the vast ocean between the Asian continent (southeast) and Australia (northwest).

Stretching along the equator, this area stretches for more than 6100 kilometers, forming an extremely wide belt.

There are many islands in this land, including the resource-rich Borneo Island, the beautiful Celebes Island, the culturally diverse Java Island, the vibrant New Guinea Islands and the abundant Sumatra Islands.

Over time, these islands gradually developed into independent countries such as Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea and the Philippines.

In order to better rule the New Indies, King Philip II of Spain ordered the construction of the Spanish Royal City in Manila in 1573. The city covers an area of ​​64 hectares and is surrounded by city walls that are 6.7 meters high and 2.4 meters thick. There are many streets in the city, and there are Catholic churches, monasteries, church schools, governor's offices, etc.

It is worth mentioning that only white people and women married to white men are allowed to enter the Spanish Royal City. Other races, except slaves, are not allowed to enter the Royal City.

As a result, Manila was divided into two cities, the inner and outer cities. The inner city was inhabited by white people, and the outer city was inhabited by Chinese, indigenous people, Japanese, etc.

At three o'clock in the afternoon, the sun was still shining brightly on the earth, and the grand ceremony of the Tiandi Army's entry into the city officially began.

The army sent a division and a brigade of 10,000 elite troops into the city.

They were dressed in uniform military uniforms and marched in unison towards the city gate in a mighty manner.

The two Xia brothers walked at the front of the team like two shining stars. They were as straight as pine trees, with bright eyes and exuding unparalleled confidence and majesty.

Following closely behind them was a group of two thousand heroic soldiers. Each of these soldiers held their heads high, holding their rifles, and marching forward with firm and powerful steps.

What came into view next was a group of dejected Spanish prisoners escorted by the Second Regiment. They were tied together tightly with ropes, looking depressed and frightened.

Next came the artillery regiment's majestic artillery vehicles, their huge gun barrels flashing a chilling cold light.

Following behind are various logistical support units such as the engineering battalion, communications battalion and medical team. Although they are not as majestic as the combatants, each of them is energetic and performs his duties.

The last to come out was the third regiment.

The troops entering the city marched along the designated route in a vigorous and high-spirited manner, and their footsteps resounded through the sky like war drums.

The distance from the pier to the Spanish capital is ten miles long.

At first, when the troops first arrived at the outskirts of the city, most of the people living there were local indigenous people.

Perhaps intimidated by the powerful aura of the Tiandi Army, they all closed their doors and dared not go out easily. They could only cautiously peek at this strange and powerful army through the cracks in the doors or windows.

However, when the team marched all the way to the residential area where the Chinese people were relatively concentrated, the situation changed drastically.

The Xia brothers excitedly raised their voices and shouted in loud Chinese:

"The Chinese army is entering the city!"

"The Chinese army defeated those damn foreign devils!"

"Everyone, come out quickly, our own army is coming!"

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Their voices echoed in the air, instantly igniting the enthusiasm of all Chinese people in the area.

The originally quiet streets suddenly became bustling with people opening their doors and pouring into the streets, their faces filled with smiles of joy and pride.

The children ran happily along the army entering the city like wild horses, and their laughter full of energy and joy resounded through the sky.

The adults were not idle either, some hurried home to get fresh fruits;

Some carefully bring out the fine wines they have treasured for years;

Others held steaming hot tea and freshly cooked eggs...

Everyone donated generously and sent all kinds of supplies to the Chinese army to express their warm welcome and deep respect for them.

"The Chinese army, we have waited day and night for the stars and the moon, and finally the army of the Celestial Empire has arrived!"

A soul-filled shout came from the crowd. The sound seemed to have a powerful appeal, making the eyes of everyone present moist in an instant.

"Yes, with the support of our own country's army, we don't have to worry about being bullied anymore!" another person echoed excitedly.

At this moment, some elderly Chinese people were so excited that they could not control themselves. They fell to their knees, tears streaming down their cheeks, and burst into tears:

"Dad, if you are still alive, please open your eyes and look. Our Chinese army is really here..."

"Mom, those enemies who have hurt you are finally getting the retribution they deserve..."

The cries are like the cry of blood of a cuckoo, which is very moving.

In an instant, the Chinese residential area was filled with noise, cheers, applause, and crying.

The craze spread quickly and soon swept the entire city of Manila.