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Chapter 1424 Charlie's War Mobilization

"The Scots conspired with France to gain independence from the United Kingdom! The purpose of the king's taxation to establish the Royal Army is to protect the United Kingdom from interference by other countries!"

"After the preparations are completed, the Royal Army will enter Scotland to quell the rebellion and protect the interests of the kingdom!"

Charles I, who was frustrated in preparing for the Royal Army, ordered the Earl of Stratford to release a shocking news, which immediately caused a sensation in London!
Many people expressed their opposition to Charles I's act of crossing the parliament to levy taxes and establish an army, but the news immediately made many nobles return to Charles I's side and became supporters of Charles I again!
The residence of the French ambassador was stoned by residents of London City, which prevented the French ambassador from going out.They did have some secret contacts with the Scottish Presbyterians, in order not to benefit the British fisherman when France and Spain competed for European hegemony.Apparently their secret correspondence was intercepted by Charles I.

Relying on the sudden advantage in public opinion, Charles I began to promote some nobles to become officers of the new Royal Army in order to win them over as confidants.

At the same time, the Royal Army began to form rapidly, and the king called on nobles from all counties to recruit troops to join the Royal Army and carry out an expedition against the Scottish Presbyterian Church.

Although the king may only mobilize dozens or hundreds of troops in peacetime, once a war breaks out, nobles from all over the country will still be called like knights in the Middle Ages.There are nobles from all counties marching towards the city of London with their militia, and a war is gathering in Britain.

The number of people mobilized for war was beyond the imagination of Charles I. Originally, the number of the Royal Army in his plan was 5000 at the beginning, but when the war mobilization began, more than 7000 militiamen and 2000 cavalry appeared in the city of London. In addition, and the number is still increasing, it seems like stabbing a hornet's nest.

When Sun Chuanting, who came to London to meet Charles I temporarily, was about to leave London for Portsmouth, he stayed because he heard that Charles I was going to suppress the Scottish uprising.

He was keenly aware that he must keep an eye on Charles I's offensive actions against Scotland.

"I didn't expect that King Charles didn't have many troops at ordinary times, but the army he got when he actually launched a war was still very impressive."

Sun Chuanting took two of his men out of London to inspect the nobles and militiamen who responded to the call from various counties. They could take this opportunity to observe the soldiers of the British army.

Of course, the result disappointed Sun Chuanting and others. These militiamen came from farmers, apprentices, and handicraftsmen, and they used a variety of weapons. How could they compare with the regular army of the Kyushu Army?
"Sir, that cavalry squad looks pretty good." One of Sun Chuanting's subordinates reminded.

Sun Chuanting looked at the cavalry squad he was pointing at. There were only dozens of cavalry, but they all wore red hats and muskets around their waists. They were dragoons.

Compared with other militias that were mixed, good or bad, or even poor, this red hat dragoon appeared to be well-trained, and even the camps were different from those of other militias.

"Are you people from the East? I heard about your feat of defeating the Ottoman fleet in the Mediterranean Sea and expedition to Egypt in Yorkshire. I don't know if we have the opportunity to fight side by side this time!"

A 25 or 26-year-old young man walked out of the Red Hat Dragoons and stretched out his hand to Sun Chuanting: "I am Fairfax, Yorkshire. I used to study at St. John's College, Cambridge University. When I was 17, I went to the The Netherlands is fighting against the Spanish Empire. I heard that His Majesty the King is going to attack Scotland, so I recruited a troop of cavalry from Yorkshire."

Sun Chuanting did not hesitate to shake hands: "It's a pleasure to meet you. It turns out that you have been on the battlefield at the age of 17. No wonder the cavalry squad you lead is well-trained. My Sun Chuanting, the commander of the Chinese infantry stationed in Portsmouth."

Fairfax said proudly: "Each of these dragoons served in the Dutch battlefield, and they are different from ordinary militia."

"Little brother, your cavalry is excellent, and you will definitely be able to make great contributions in the expedition." Sun Chuanting is now in his 40s. To him, this young man named Fairfax can indeed be called a little brother.

"If only the problem were that simple." Fairfax sighed suddenly.

"Why is little brother sighing?" Sun Chuanting asked in confusion.

"Speaking of which, among the cavalry I recruited, many people expressed sympathy for Scotland. Even if they didn't think so, their family members also sympathized with the Scots, and their willingness to fight was not so strong. What everyone hated was nothing but the French Intervening in our internal affairs in the United Kingdom, as for the Scottish affairs, it is naturally best if they can be resolved peacefully and avoid war." Fairfax said.

Many English people don't want to fight the Scots, after all, both sides have the same king, and there are deep religious complex reasons.

It is difficult for Sun Chuanting and others to understand the entanglement of beliefs that Europe attaches importance to.

He only knew one thing from the boy Fairfax now, and that was that the king's army might not have a strong motive for fighting.If it weren't for the discovery of the contacts between the Scottish Presbyterian Church and the French, maybe Charles I might not be able to mobilize the army to take the initiative to go to war with Scotland.

Sun Chuanting talked for a while with Fairfax, whom he had met by accident, and then patrolled the militia outside the city before returning to the hotel of the West Company in London City.

"The entanglement between the English and the Scots is really incomprehensible... If many English people feel sympathy for the Scots' beliefs, Charles I may not be able to win." Know how to write.

"My lord, the envoy of King Charles is looking for you." The employee of the Western Company in charge of managing the hotel knocked on the door outside.

When Sun Chuanting went out, the Earl of Stratford was already waiting for him outside: "It's good that you haven't left London yet!"

Sun Chuanting naturally recognized the king's favorite: "What do you want from me?"

The Earl of Stratford said: "After the troops of the counties are assembled, His Majesty the King plans to personally lead an army to attack the Scottish Presbyterian Church. I hope to invite you to serve as military advisers. I believe that you will be able to help His Majesty the King win a big victory."

Sun Chuanting was suddenly invited by Charles I to be a military staff officer. He always felt a little weird. Rather than being a military staff officer, why did it feel like Charles I was going to show off his force to him?
(End of this chapter)