Regardless of how Li Dan, Yan Siqi, and Li Guozhu considers future events, the Navy's actions continue.

Ploughing the burial and sweeping the caves completely eliminated the Spaniards from Asia. In addition to Luzon, there were also Cebu Island, Mindanao and other places, there were only 180 Spaniards, which were no match for the murderous Ming army.

For the Emperor and Li Dan, it is the safest plan to focus on managing Luzon first and then wait for an opportunity to march into other islands.

To expand territory, or to develop overseas territories, the emperor was not prepared to rely entirely on regular troops.

Like the adventurers of Western Yi, he will introduce policies to encourage and support, so that more people can sail to sea and use muskets to seize a broader place of survival.

Li Dan was named Governor General only the beginning. According to the emperor's idea, who could occupy land overseas and manage it in a good manner, he was not stingy with the title of Governor General.

This is the least expensive method of expansion. The government just sends troops, immigrants, and supplies supplies. The funds required are too large and the speed will be slower.

Of course, some key and important places still require the navy to attack and occupy.

For example, the Temasek mentioned by Li Dan is also known as Star City. Although there is no more important geographical location in Malacca, after the fortress and naval base are built, it can still control the Strait of Malacca to a large extent.

As for immigration, the emperor planned to let Li Dan or Yan Siqi move a thousand people from Borneo first to form the scale of a town.

The emperor did not strictly require whether he was a Chinese, and naturalized indigenous people could do it. After relocating, the risk of chaos was minimized.

After Temasek, Malacca was followed, and it was an option to start a war with the Portuguese to seize it. If the Portuguese knew each other, the emperor could take a step back and share the management of Malacca with them.

Of course, this is only temporary. With the increasing strength of the Ming Empire Navy and the continuous immigration to Malacca, the Portuguese had only the right to reside in Malacca, and their dominance would be controlled in the hands of the Ming Dynasty.

The Portuguese should be able to realize that the Dutch were eyeing Malacca and had a self-awareness that could not resist the Dutch attack.

Moreover, there may be more opportunities for cooperation with the Portuguese. Although Portugal has declined, it has established many strongholds along India's coast because it has taken action early.

For example, Galle, Colombo and other places in Sri Lanka will also be the key points of the emperor's layout.

The emperor does not want to use force to resolve problems through negotiations. Of course, negotiations must also be backed by force in order to achieve ideal results.

Asia is the Asia of the Ming Empire; the South China Sea is the South China Sea of ​​the Ming Empire.

Come to do business and benefit each other; if warships come, you will attack without mercy. This is the domineering spirit of the Ming Empire that the emperor wants to create.

The navy of the Ming Empire swept across the Spaniards in the Philippine Islands with a thunderous momentum. After several years of preparation, it was not only a strengthening of military strength, but also a meticulous espionage work.

The maritime merchants who traveled to and from Luzon and the local Chinese were all eyes and ears of the Ming Empire. The spies from the Punishment Division and the inquiry from the Maritime Merchants Association played a great role in the battle to conquer Luzon.

The news spread very quickly, especially the Chinese in Luzon, who ran around and smiled happily.

"That's right, I, Li Dan, are back." At this time, Li Dan summoned the Chinese overseas Chinese leaders and local chiefs who came to visit him at the Governor's Office.

The voice was heavy and powerful. Li Dan narrowed his eyes, pointed to a local chief, and said, "Karbidan is the name of Spanish, so there is no need to mention it in the future. Now, I, Li, is the governor of Luzon appointed by the Emperor of the Ming Empire."

"Meet the Governor." The overseas Chinese leaders who had already arranged a long time ago bowed and were their job to be a good childcare.

Everyone saluted respectfully, at least on the surface it was respect for the governor.

Li Dan sneered in his heart, and finally understood the role of the emperor asking him to kill and establish his authority.

These people were obedient to the people under the rule of the Spanish and would not resist under their own management. But when Luzon was in danger, they would also stand by and watch.

Simply put, if they only obey the strong, they must be awe. At the same time, they will make the Chinese realize to be the masters, participate in the construction of Luzon, and even fight to defend Luzon in the future.

Li Dan raised his hand, smiled on his face, and said in a harmonious voice: "You don't have to be too polite, please sit, please sit, let's discuss the Luzon plan together."

"Governor General Xie." Everyone sat down after thanking.

Some servants served tea and water, and various desserts were brought from the Ming Dynasty, with exquisite and delicious taste.

Li Dan first talked about taxation, and of course scolded the Spanish for their intensive taxation, and announced that they would charge them at half of the amount in the future.

Even half of it is higher than that in China. Li Dan knew that he had to give up Luzon for the first time.

"Mr. Governor is kind and righteous. We are so miserable under the Spanish's exploitation." An overseas Chinese leader spoke up and praised him with great gratitude.

This flattery is not good enough!

Yan Siqi watched with a smile beside him, and learned something, but she didn't stop complaining.

Listening to everyone's compliments, Li Dan smiled and humble, asked about everyone's needs and difficulties, and agreed to help solve them, looking approachable and easy to get along with.

After talking for a while, Li Dan coughed, and waited for everyone to calm down, and slowly spoke: "What do you have any suggestions for how the Spaniards do you do?"

Everyone was temporarily unstable and was considering it. Maybe they had made a prediction, but they didn't want to speak first, for fear of not dealing with the Governor's thoughts.

"What do you think of the Governor, if you want the Spanish to redeem the ransom?"

Finally someone spoke, but I didn’t know if it was the truth or the childcare arranged by Li Dan, who was trying to get someone else’s words.

"This method is good, it will not hurt the Spanish, and there will be no big trouble in the future." Someone agreed, but it exposed his psychology and was very useful.

"Is it true that the Spanish slaughtered me Chinese? "A Chinese overseas leader retorted with a gloomy face: "That's tens of thousands of people, men, women, young and old, and the Spanish are not spared."

The venue fell silent in an instant. It would be fine if this matter was not mentioned. Who dares to comment easily when mentioned? Speaking for the Spanish, do you still want to hang out with the Governor? Speaking for the dead Chinese, what should the Spanish do if they call him?

Yan Siqi hugged her chest with her hands, pursed her lips and showed a sneer, looking at each other's expressions, thinking about their mentality.

"Killing prisoners is forbidden." Someone didn't have much confidence and looked at Li Dan's face and said, "According to the rules of the Western Barbarians, you can avoid death if you surrender."

Li Dan narrowed his eyes and said in a deep voice: "When the Spaniards surrendered, they were unconditional, and no one agreed to anything."

"Besides—" Li Dan's voice suddenly increased a little, "As the governor, how could he not uphold justice for the blood debt of the Chinese in Luzon? Those Spaniards are not prisoners of war, they are murderers. Shouldn't they be judged and severely punished?"

After pausing, Li Dan smiled, but his expression calmed down, but his words were frightening, "It is natural to kill people. This governor decided to behead all the men among the Spanish. Please come and watch the execution a few days later!"
Chapter completed!