Chapter 683: Scots want to take advantage of the fire?
Marin rectified the soldiers and horses on the south bank of the Humber River, waiting for the return of the 5,000 soldiers and horses escorted by Siwag to the refugees, and then the whole army could go south. At that time, Marin will lead a 35,000 army (with several thousand wounded left in York City) south, go straight to London, and wipe out the Tudor dynasty of Henry VII.
However, the plan cannot keep up with the changes. While Marin impatiently waited for the return of Sivag ’s five thousand soldiers and horses, Sivag suddenly sent someone to send an emergency report-the Kingdom of Scotland suddenly sent a 10,000 army south, which had occupied northern Northumberland A large area of land is about to hit Newcastle City ...
Malin was as uncomfortable as eating a fly-I have an MMP to say ...
However, this is not surprising. Although, this time Marin, Edward and Louis XII intend to set aside Scotland themselves. However, King James IV of Scotland is not a fool. Before, James IV did not receive information, so naturally he did not blend in. However, things have been happening for so long, Scotland and England are close together, and James IV has been informed.
After learning that Edward and Louis XII excluded themselves as an ally, but went to Germany to find Marin as an ally, James IV was suddenly irritated-paralyzed, it is difficult to think of Scotland, and the benefits are divided. Share? So, King James IV of Scotland planned to get it himself ...
But the total population of the Kingdom of Scotland was only 500,000. It took a long time for James IV to gather 10,000 troops from the whole country. In addition, a lot of materials are also prepared. Because, James IV knew that he had been looted by several counties in the north of England, and now he could not get food on the spot ...
After waiting for the battle of York City to defend the city, James IV finally gathered the soldiers and food. Then, the oath in Edinburgh, and went south. This time, James IV intends to take advantage of this opportunity of civil strife in England to tear a large piece of meat from England ...
When Sivag sent the more than 60,000 refugees gathered by Henry Percy to Northumberland, the Scottish army entered the northern part of Northumberland ...
Seeing that the situation was urgent, Siwag immediately stopped walking north and placed the refugees on the south bank of the Tyne, and no longer took them to the north. It's July now, and it won't be frozen to set up a tent by the river.
Then, Siwag dispatched people urgently, one person and three horses, regardless of the horsepower to go south, and asked Marin how to deal with the Scottish army ...
After frowning at Siwag's letter, Marin was also hesitant. So he invited Edward to discuss countermeasures:
"Your Majesty, what do you think of the Scots' attitude? Do we join them to go south to London, or stop them from going south?"
Edward frowned, too, and after thinking for a long time, he replied:
"Princess Marin, we did not invite the Scots to join us this time. I'm afraid James IV was very resentful. Moreover, I didn't plan to invite Scotland before, but I was afraid they would make territorial claims.
After a pause, Edward continued:
"James IV is different from you. He is the King of Scotland, and he has great ambitions. Although you want Northumberland, you are also count of the Kingdom of England. The territory is given to the Kingdom of Scotland. The nature of these two situations is completely different, so I do n’t want to invite James IV and agree that you count the French. Because these two countries want the Kingdom of England to cede territory And you are willing to become the Earl of England ... "
After listening, Marin nodded again and again. Edward does not seem silly, knowing that France and Scotland are both ambitious bad neighbors. It's just that he didn't know that he had been kicked by the French, and he couldn't have any other descendants. If he knew this, he would definitely regard Malin as a bad guy.
Edward tolerated Marin, but not France and Scotland, because both France and Scotland had the intention to annex or weaken the Kingdom of England. Marin is different, just a German prince, and it is impossible to threaten his throne legally.
Moreover, Marin's asking price is not high, only one Northumberland and a small Isle of Wight. Northumberland is a border county and its population is sparse, and it is also vulnerable to invasion by Scotland. Marin did not want the wealthy county on the southeast coast, but wanted Northumberland, which is really cost-effective for Edward. Moreover, after Marin became the owner of Northumberland, he was naturally obliged to help guard the northern border. No matter how he looked, there was no threat to Edward.
As for the marriage contract with Little Margaret, Marin is also consciously ranked second. If Louis XII gave birth to a son, he would not be his share. So, it seems that Marin's requirements are very low, and the benefits are very small. It seems that he is a good person ...
However, the premise of all of this is that Edward did not know that Marin had given the King the French medicine, and Louis XII was destined not to give birth to a prince. And Edward himself can't have a son, so Marin is the final winner ...
"So, Your Majesty, how do I deal with the 10,000 Army of Scotland?" Marin asked ~ www.wuxiaspot.com ~ Then ... can your 5000-man horse block the 10,000 Army of Scotland? Edward asked hesitantly.
"If you guard Newcastle City, it's okay. But if you want to stop the Scottish army from going south, it's a little difficult ..." Marin said honestly.
The five thousand people Siwag brought were recruits and lacked positive experience. If they occupy Newcastle City to fight against the enemy, the weaker combat power of the Scottish army can still be achieved. However, if the Scottish army bypassed Newcastle south, there would be no way. After all, these recruits cannot attack the Scottish army in the wild.
"Or ... you send another 5,000 troops back to assist?" Edward asked.
Marin shook his head and rejected it:
"Your Majesty, do n’t forget that the seven thousand French soldiers are now an unstable factor. The 20,000-strong army of the subjects, while attacking the forces of Henry VII, must also monitor them. So, keep the size of more than 20,000. It is necessary. Otherwise, the French will make trouble and we will all be finished! "
Edward thinks about it too. The seven thousand French soldiers are now one of the factors of instability. However, it is not enough to kill those French soldiers. Because those people have been appeased. When attacking London, both Edward and Marin expected the seven thousand French soldiers to attack the city and serve as cannon fodder. After all, the city of London was too tall and sturdy. If you want to take down London, you can't avoid artillery. These seven thousand French soldiers have solid military skills and are not their own. They do not matter whether they are alive or dead. They are the most ideal siege artillery ashes ...
Suddenly, Marin moved—he remembered the thieves who had hid more than 7,000 "Robin Han Thieves" in the Benning Mountains under his arrangement. Those thieves may not be as effective as the regular army, but letting them assist Siwaga seems like a good solution ...
