March 17, 1898, Manila.
A convoy of merchant ships made an emergency landing in Manila Bay, after which the Spanish colonial forces stationed in the Philippines received their supplies here.
"Is today some important holiday? I can hardly believe the homeland still remembers us second-rate troops and is issuing us new weapons, equipment, and supplies!" Greslin said in surprise as he moved military supplies at the Manila Bay docks.
Cradling a brand-new rifle in his hands, he praised it endlessly. "This rifle is one hundred percent new, without the slightest trace of use. I just wonder whether it's as good as my old Mauser rifle."
"Stop staring at it. A gun is just a weapon for killing. After using it for a few months, you'll probably be sick of it," his comrade Gorkas said.
"Gorkas, don't spoil my mood. Re-equipping ourselves is a good thing no matter what. When we walk around the Philippines, our weapons are what we rely on. The more advanced the weapon, the better it can keep us alive. These are our most trusted companions," Greslin said.
"Now that you mention it, this rifle seems different from ours. Isn't its barrel a little shorter?" Gorkas suddenly asked.
Greslin examined it carefully. "It really is. This is probably the latest model of Mauser rifle. Looking at it this way, we really struck gold this time!"
At that moment, Verika, Greslin and Gorkas's commanding officer, came over and said, "The rifles delivered this time are Model 1895C Mauser Rifles manufactured by East Africa. They are specially designed for tropical jungle warfare and are better suited to the Philippines' environment. You need to familiarize yourselves with them as soon as possible. I hear the East Africans will send instructors in a few days to help you quickly master the