Chapter 86 Despair!
The nineteen captured warships, plus the original three of the Liang family, and five under Shi Xianggu, a total of twenty-seven tall and majestic warships. The total number of heavy artillery on one side is more than 500 gates higher. On the wide sea outside the dock, they were lined up in a linear array. The sound of cannons rumbling like rolling thunder, like a volcano in hell rising to the sea, pouring hot magma into the Manila pier.
So many Spanish soldiers hiding in bunkers and civilians guarding with guns were either bleed by the extremely strong shock wave, or were buried in life by the mud, sand and stones caused by the heavy artillery.
The city of Manila was in horror. The Spaniards were walking in a hurry, not caring about ladies and gentlemen. Some people didn't even have time to wear shoes, so they hugged their children, held their wives or lovers, and ran desperately towards the south gate of Manila City.
Originally, the city was only relying on the Governor's Office, which had only more than one hundred people, to maintain order. Now, in addition to having one more musket in his hands and a dagger in his waist, the guard soldiers were full of fear and despair, as well as the hasty footsteps and shouts, which were not much different from those timid civilians.
"Governor General, I suggest you leave Manila immediately." Major Diego pulled out the command knife at his waist, nodded to Governor Marcelo, and walked towards the gate with determination.
"Major, Major Diego, where are you going?" Governor Marcelo was as unruly as if he was a gambler who was found by the creditor.
Major Diego showed a sad smile on his face: "My soldiers are struggling under the enemy's artillery fire. As commanders, I must command them to fight and let the damn Qing pirates understand that we Spaniards do not lack the courage to fight even when facing a strong enemy. Take care, Governor."
Looking at Major Diego's back, Governor Mahanro sat down weakly on a chair. He was like a terminally ill and dying old man, muttering to himself with his trembling lips: "Manila, is the most important colony in the East, that's what it is? God, where are you..."
This completely Western-style building looks so white and flawless in the sun. The windows that are even inlaid with metal appear extremely luxurious in the sun, but now it seems to be dyed with a layer of decaying gray.
The roar of cannons that changed the weather was still continuing, like a storm that never stopped. On the pier, there were no more soldiers who fought back bravely, only piles of broken bones, and the terrifying deep pits that were smashed by heavy artillery. There were ruins everywhere. On the pier, there was almost no finished thing. From time to time, the heavy shells that were smashed down were whistled, and another layer of ashes and fragments flew everywhere.
"Is this the pearl of our kingdom, the beautiful Pier of Manila?" Major Diego's command knife was trembling slightly. The 150 Spanish soldiers and 200 fully armed civilians who rushed to the edge of the pier were also trembling. They held the hands of guns, their feet standing on the earth, and even their hearts and souls were trembling under the artillery fire of the molten city destruction!
At this moment, the armed gunboats of the Spanish Luzon fleet who had returned from cruise appeared in the distance. Although they bravely attacked these invaders, the opponent's warships still bombarded the docks in a row.
The armed gunships and clutches that had been waiting impatiently were like a group of evil wolves, rushing towards the courageous Spanish navy. The ending was already on the table, waiting for their fate, either to be sunk or captured.
Liang Pengfei saw the dying struggle of the Spanish gunships in the telescope, which was in exchange for the extremely fierce artillery attack. One of the gunships was even sank by crazy artillery fire in the sea without even turning.
"These prodigals! A cannon boat is at least tens of thousands of taels of silver, why is it so wasteful? Damn Zhang Xingba, when he comes back, I must kick him hard in the ass! It's just like selling his master's field," Master Liang gritted his teeth and cursed, and Shi Xianggu couldn't help but feel lingering. At this moment, she felt that Liang Pengfei's actions and nature were in line with his immature age. There was a little more intimacy in his eyes when he looked at Liang Pengfei.
The excellent tradition of the Spanish Navy did not stop the fear of death. After that crazy round of siege and shelling, the remaining Spanish ships that did not want to end up with the same gunship as the one just now quickly raised the white flag. Seeing this scene, the pirates couldn't help but cheer, and their morale was getting more and more excited!
"It's over, the Luzon fleet in the Kingdom of Spain was wiped out..." Major Diego's mouth showed a bitter smile. All hope was completely shattered at this moment. What still supports them standing here is just a long-term training, and the determination to prove their courage with death...
"The warship, close to five hundred meters, re-arrayed and fired, and knocked the city walls of Manila into gravel!" Liang Pengfei was quite satisfied with the effect of the shelling, and the effect of the bombardment of hundreds of heavy artillery made Liang Pengfei feel both proud and so glad.
Shi Xianggu, who had the same mood, also whispered: "Fortunately, I forced the pirates and Spaniards to surrender that day, otherwise the consequences would be a bit unpredictable."
Hearing Shi Xiang Gu's words by his side, Liang Pengfei smiled: "It's a pity that there are not so many assumptions in the world. Now, these weapons to attack us have become our means to deal with them. I don't know what the Governor of Luzon will look like now. I really want to see that stupid bird."
"Mr. Liang, can we get ashore? It seems that there is no sign of resistance at the pier." Shi Xianggu raised his eyes and looked at Liang Pengfei, who was tall beside him. For some reason, Shi Xianggu felt that there were many things now. She no longer hid in her heart silently as before. She prefers to raise the problem and leave it to this young man who is several years younger than her to solve it.
Liang Pengfei shook his head: "No, I haven't beaten them yet. More importantly, I want to beat them a few more times to let them understand who is the boss here."
Shi Xianggu rolled her eyes speechlessly, and her coquettish expression made Master Liang sway. Shi Dakai watched the conversation between the two of them coldly. After seeing Master Liang's lustful expression, he coughed dryly in dissatisfaction.
"Brother Shi, what's wrong with your throat? Could it be that the smoke of the cannon fire is uncomfortable? Do you need someone to bring you a glass of water?" The cheeky young master Liang looked worried, just like his brother-in-law's intimacy that was concerned about his brother-in-law, which made Shi Da open his face and goose bumps on his body.
"No need, thank you, Mr. Liang, what do you want to deal with those Spanish officers?" Shi Dakai quickly opened the topic and took his chin and shook it in a certain direction on the side of the ship. There were eleven Spanish officers except Colonel Alfonso. Their pale cheeks, trembling thighs, and the unscathed scattered eyes exposed their inner shock and fear of death.
"They?" Master Liang looked at the trembling chickens with his eyes slanted, his eyes full of disdain. "Of course, after we bombard them, they will become envoys and advise the Spanish governor to surrender."
"Persist in surrender?" Manager Lu subconsciously clenched his ears. Did he hear that right? The young master actually wanted the other party to offer surrender?
Shi Xianggu's gaze was also cast on Liang Pengfei's body. The pirates behind him were all looking at Master Liang stupidly.
"What, can't the Spanish Governor-General of Luzon surrender to a pirate leader?" Liang Pengfei felt angry when he saw these stupid subordinates.
"Of course, but young master, let's come to Luzon, aren't we here to rob?" A little leader stood up and asked a very stupid question.
Master Liang tilted his nose and kicked him: "Silly bird! We are holding swords and guns to resist us to rob, or do you obediently give wealth to both hands? Which one do you think is more fulfilling?"
The pirate leader who was kicked laughed dryly: "The young master is wise and powerful, of course the latter is more fulfilling."
"If you dare to choose the former, the young master will definitely hang you on the mast and turn into jerky meat." Bai Shusheng whispered in a low voice.
"Dare you, scholar!" The little leader raised his middle finger at the bad embryo of Bai Shusheng, hatefully.
"Okay, stop arguing for me, let me jump into the sea to wake up!" Master Liang rolled his eyes and looked at the gradually approaching Manila City. At this time, the warships began to rush horizontally again, and the cannons stretched out their hideous and cruel guns from the cannon window and began to aim at the walls of Manila City...
Seeing the artillery stop, Major Diego, who thought the Qing pirates were preparing to land forcibly, mustered up the courage and led his outstanding soldiers and brave civilians to rush into the dock and clear the bunkers. Although the fortifications and shore artillery positions had completely turned into ruins, Major Diego still hoped to arrange a line of defense before the opponent rushed to the dock so that the Qing pirates could taste their power.
Chapter completed!