The Rise of the European Emperor

Marin reorganized his troops and horses on the south bank of the Humber River, waiting for the return of the 5,000 troops and horses that Sivag escorted the refugees, and the whole army could go south. At that time, Marin will lead an army of 35,000 (with several thousand wounded left in Yorktown) south to London and destroy Henry VII's Tudor dynasty.

However, plans have not kept pace with the changes. Just as Marin was impatiently waiting for the return of the 5,000 troops of Siwager, Siwager suddenly sent someone to send an urgent report - the Kingdom of Scotland suddenly sent 10,000 troops to the south and occupied the northern part of Northumberland. A large piece of land is about to hit Newcastle City...

Marlin felt as bad as eating flies - I have an MMP to say...  

However, this is not surprising. Although, this time Marin, Edward and Louis XII intend to leave Scotland alone. However, King James IV of Scotland was no fool. Before, James IV did not receive information, so naturally he did not get involved. However, things have been happening for so long, Scotland and England are leaning together again, and James IV has naturally got information.

When he learned that Edward and Louis XII had excluded themselves as an ally, but went to Germany to find Marin as an ally, James IV was furious - paralyzed, it was difficult to think of Scotland. portion? So, King James IV of Scotland decided to get it by himself...

But the total population of the Kingdom of Scotland is only 500,000, and it took James IV a long time 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 sacked several northern counties in England, and now he can't get food on the spot...

After waiting until the battle of York City started, James IV finally gathered his troops and food. Then, take the oath in Edinburgh and head south. This time, James IV intends to take advantage of the opportunity of the civil strife in England and tear a large piece of meat from England...

When Siwager sent 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, Sivag immediately stopped his steps to go north, and settled the refugees on the south bank of the Tyne River, instead of taking them north for resettlement. It just so happens that it's July, and setting up tents by the river won't freeze.

Then, Siwager urgently sent people, one person and three horses, to go south at all costs to ask Marin how to deal with the Scottish army...

Marlin was also a little hesitant after reading Shivag's letter with a frown. So he invited Edward to discuss countermeasures:

"Your Majesty, what do you think of the attitude of the Scots? Shall we join them and go south to London, or shall we block their way?"

Edward also frowned, and after thinking for a long time, he replied:

"Archduke Marin, we didn't invite the Scots to join us this time. I'm afraid James IV is very angry. Moreover, I didn't plan to invite Scotland before because 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 has great ambitions. Although you want Northumberland, you are still considered to be the Earl of the Kingdom of England. But if James IV opens his mouth, then even the Kingdom of England will be ceded. The territory is given to the Kingdom of Scotland. The nature of these two situations is completely different, so I do not want to invite James IV, and I agree with you to count the French. Because, these two countries want the Kingdom of England to cede territory, And you are willing to be the Earl of England..."

After Marin listened, he nodded again and again. Edward did not look foolish, knowing that France and Scotland were both ambitious and evil neighbors. It's just that he didn't know that he had been kicked as a villain by the French and could not have any other descendants. If he knew that, he would definitely consider Marin a bad guy.

The reason Edward tolerated Marin, but not France and Scotland, was because both France and Scotland intended to annex or weaken the kingdom of England.

Unlike Marin, he was just a German prince, and there was no legal threat to his throne.

Moreover, Marin's asking price is not high, only a Northumberland and a small Isle of Wight. Northumberland is a border county, sparsely populated and vulnerable to Scottish aggression. Marin did not want the rich county on the southeast coast, but Northumberland, which was too good for Edward. Moreover, after Marin became the master of Northumberland, he was naturally obliged to help guard the northern border. No matter how he looked at it, it was no threat to Edward.

As for the engagement with little Margaret, Marin also voluntarily placed second in line. If Louis XII gave birth to a son, he would not have his share. So, it seems, Marin has very low requirements, little gain, and seems like a good guy...  

However, the premise of all this is that Edward did not know that Marin drugged the French queen, and Louis XII was destined to never give birth to a prince. And Edward himself can't give birth to a son, so Marin is the final winner...

"Then, Your Majesty, how shall I deal with Scotland's army of ten thousand?" asked Marin.

"Then... can your 5,000 men stop the 10,000-strong Scottish army?" Edward asked hesitantly.

"If you are defending Newcastle City, it will be fine. But if you are going to stop the Scottish army south, it will be a little difficult..." Marin said honestly.

The 5,000 people Sivag brought were recruits and lacked direct experience. If the city of Newcastle is occupied and confronted with the enemy, it can still be done with the weaker combat power of the Scottish army. However, if the Scottish army bypassed Newcastle and headed south, there would be nothing to do. After all, these recruits could not face off against the Scots in the field.

"Would you like to send another 5,000 troops back to assist?" Edward asked.

Marin directly shook his head and rejected:

"Your Majesty, don't forget that the seven thousand French soldiers and soldiers are now unstable factors. The 20,000-strong army of the minister will also monitor them while attacking the forces of Henry VII. Therefore, maintain a scale of more than 20,000 people. , is a must. 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 unstable factors. However, it is not enough to kill those French soldiers. Because those people have been appeased. When attacking London, Edward and Marin both counted on the seven thousand French soldiers to attack the city as cannon fodder... After all, the city of London is too tall and strong. If you want to capture London, cannon fodder is inevitable. These seven thousand French soldiers have solid military skills, and they are not their own. It doesn't matter if they live or die. They are the ideal siege cannon fodder...

Suddenly, Marin's heart moved - he thought of the more than 7,000 "Robin Hood Thieves" who hid in the Pennine Mountains under his arrangement. Those thieves may not be as powerful as the regular army, but it seems like a good solution for them to assist Sivag...