With Colonel Murphy and his fleet falling into the hands of the Ming army, it also meant that the forces that Spain had spent more than half a century deploying in the Far East had all collapsed, and the Jiangning Army led by Yang Feng not only captured more than 30 warships, but more importantly, captured nearly 2,000 skilled sailors and officers, which was crucial for the next development of the Fujian Navy.

Today, more than 1,000 officers of the Jiangning Army in Cebu Island gathered at the former governor's palace in Fort San Petro, and dozens of officers packed the hall of the university, even Mitchell, who had just taken refuge in Yang Feng.

In the applause of the officers, Yang Feng, who was dressed in military uniform, came to the front of everyone under the support of Song Ye and the two family members.

After walking in front of everyone, Yang Feng pressed his palm, and the applause in the hall immediately stopped, Yang Feng's sharp eyes swept in front of everyone, and they felt that they were being watched by Yang Feng's gaze, and everyone puffed up their chests.

A smile appeared on Yang Feng's face, and he said loudly: "Everyone, today is a day worthy of being written in the history books. With the efforts of tens of thousands of soldiers of our Jiangning Army, the Spaniards who have been entrenched here for decades have been defeated by us, that is to say, the entire Luzon State is already our Ming sphere of influence! ”

"Boom la la ......"

As soon as Yang Feng's words fell, there was another round of warm applause in the hall, and the faces of all the officers showed a look of joy that could not be concealed.

"Of course, the reason why I say that it is the sphere of influence of the Ming Dynasty, not the big plate of the Ming Dynasty, is because the king of Luzon has not yet surrendered to our Ming Dynasty. But it doesn't matter, since he is willing not to surrender to us, then let's fight him until he surrenders! ”

Listening to Yang Feng's domineering words, a thick emotion of pride surged in everyone's chests.

Once upon a time, Chen Tang of the Han Empire once issued a bold statement to the world that "those who offend our Han will be punished even if they are far away", and the Chinese nation once became the most powerful empire in the world.

However, since the beginning of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, until the Song Dynasty, the development of the Chinese nation has entered a strange circle.

Perhaps the harm of the feudal towns in the late Tang Dynasty was too impressive, whether it was the Song Dynasty or the following Ming Dynasty, except for the short period of the founding of the country, the suppression of the military attache group by the civil official group in the following period can be said to be all-encompassing.

Whether it was the generals of the Ming Dynasty who raised them as pigs or the literati of the Song Dynasty who inflicted the punishment of the soldiers (the punishment of carving words on the face) because they were worried about the escape of the soldiers, all of them show that the civil official group has contempt and fear for the military generals group from the bones.

Because the status of the martial arts is too low, and after the middle of the Ming Dynasty, the Ming Dynasty was gradually played by the group of civilian officials who could only play with mouth cannons and almost collapsed, so naturally no one said such things anymore, and now when they heard Yang Feng emit an iron-blooded aura buried in the bones of the Chinese nation, many people were excited at the same time, and their eyes became red.

Almost unanimity, everyone stood up and yelled at Yang Feng: "The last general is willing to follow Lord Hou and fight against the Horse Leather Shroud on the battlefield!" Daming Wansheng ...... Wansheng! ”

After everyone finished cheering, Yang Feng looked to the left: "Captain Mitchell, please come out!" ”

Hearing Yang Feng's words, Mitchell, who was originally standing in the last row on the left, was stunned for a moment, then quickly stood up and strode forward a few steps, and after standing still, he saluted Yang Feng with a snap, and said loudly: "Mitchell, the director of the Inspector General, asks His Excellency the Marquis to give instructions!" ”

Looking at this red-haired devil wearing the uniform of the Jiangning Army, but he was blonde and blue-eyed, many people had mixed feelings. Some are smiling, some are dismissive, and some are expressionless.

Just a few days ago, this guy was still in a life-and-death relationship with them, but I never thought that now he has become their colleague.

Yang Feng returned the salute, and said with a smile on his face: "Captain Mitchell, in view of your repeated meritorious contributions since you became the director of the Investigation Division, I hereby award you the rank of major and reward you with 1,000 silver dollars as a reward." ”

Although Mitchell's face still looked calm, the slightly trembling hands revealed his mood.

Holding back the excitement in his heart, he saluted again: "Thank you, Your Excellency, Marquis, I swear that I will spend the rest of my life defending the honorable Marquis and Daming!" ”

"Hmm...... Not bad! ”

Perhaps noticing the mystery in Mitchell's words, Yang Feng looked at him meaningfully for a while, and then waved his hand to signal him to step back.

After Mitchell returned to the queue, Yang Feng said: "Although the battle on Cebu Island ended in our victory, it does not mean that our battle is over, don't forget that Karim, the king of Luzon, has not yet surrendered to us." ”

Geng Bingyi sneered: "Since Karim is unwilling to surrender, then we will fight until he surrenders, it is really not difficult for us to support a king to come out by ourselves, anyway, this place in Luzon, our Jiangning army is going to decide!" ”

"Right...... Since some people don't know each other, then don't blame us for being polite! ”

The people in the hall shouted one after another, and they were all in high spirits after taking Cebu Island, eager to occupy the whole of Luzon tomorrow.

It was Yang Feng who stopped everyone's impatience: "Okay, don't worry, you have to eat one bite at a time, the road has to go step by step, it's too anxious, but there will be chaos." ”

"Ladies and gentlemen, due to Your Majesty's recruitment, the Marquis of Japan will return to Beijing with Father-in-law Cao Huachun tomorrow, and here the official will arrange some things first."

Chu Maoguang asked on the side: "Master Hou, when will you be able to return to Jingshi?" ”

Yang Feng shook his head: "Ben Hou doesn't know, it is estimated that it will be three or four months as fast, and as slow as half a year." ”

All the generals were silent, the Jiangning Army with Yang Feng and the Jiangning Army without Yang Feng are definitely different, this is like the difference between a person with a soul and without a soul.

Seeing that everyone's mood was not high, Yang Feng smiled: "Okay, don't put on this expression." Ben Hou ugly but said in the front, although Ben Hou has been away for a period of time, but you must fulfill your duties and perform your duties, if you let Ben Hou hear that anyone dares to neglect military affairs or violate military discipline, let Ben Hou know Don't blame Ben Hou for not remembering the old feelings.

Also, during Ben Hou's absence, Geng Bingyi is in charge of all affairs in the army, and Liu Xiang is in charge of the sailor, the two of you must unite sincerely and handle things well, understand? ”

The generals glanced at each other and said in unison: "Obey the orders of the Hou Ye!" ”

Then Chu Maoguang asked: "Master Hou, you are going to leave us for a few months, this time is not short. Our army is lonely overseas, and the daily consumption of money and food is a large amount, so we can't let the soldiers spend it in vain, right? ”

"Who said it would be wasted." Yang Feng said with a smile: "After Ben Hou leaves, your first task is to take Legazpi, and then advance towards Manila, remember that the speed must not be too fast, you must fight steadily, Ben Hou wants to see, and when Legazpi also falls into our hands, Karim, the old turtle, can still calm down." ”