Back to Ming Dynasty with Industrial Revolution System

Chapter 1425 Scottish Covenant Army
A large number of militiamen were recruited, and then the king formed an army according to the nobles and soldiers summoned, and began to send some infantry regiments and artillery regiments to gather in Northumberland and Yorkshire in the north.Charles himself took three infantry regiments and one cavalry regiment and then went north from London.

Sun Chuanting, as the supreme commander of the Far West Expeditionary Army, was invited by Charles I to participate in the operation as a military adviser.In order to pay attention to the outcome of this war and its possible impact on their overseas garrisons, Sun Chuanting agreed to go north with Charles I to attack the Scottish Presbyterian Church.

Sun Chuanting did not think that Charles I really needed someone who was not familiar with the terrain of England and Scotland, nor the English army as an advisor. It was just that Charles I wanted an outsider who could witness the victory with him to satisfy his vanity.

The mighty army arrived in Yorkshire, and Charles I's army temporarily stayed in northern Yorkshire and used it as a temporary headquarters.The northern part of Yorkshire is not far from the border. Before reaching the border, Charles I planned to find out the situation on the front line before deciding to invade Scotland.

In the manor temporarily rented by Charles I, a group of nobles who served as officers of the Royal Army were assembled.

Some unfavorable news came from Northumberland on the front line, which added a bit of uneasiness to the king's personal expedition.

"The Earl of Northumberland, who is commanding at the forefront, is seriously ill and unable to command the army. Currently, the Viscount Conway is in command," said the Earl of Stratford.

"The commander is seriously ill at this time, is this a reminder from God?" Some nobles were a little uneasy.

"How many people are there in Scotland's Covenant Army?" Charles I did not believe that this was a sign from God. He was about to establish his authority and completely solve Scotland's problems by launching a war against Scotland.

Although Scotland has the same king as England, it has its own independent management agency, which made Charles I always feel that his identity as the king of Scotland was not worthy of his name.

"The Pledge Army has about 2 people and 60 artillery pieces. They even hired many Swedes and Dutchmen. The commander of the Scottish Legion is Leslie." A soldier who returned from the front line said.

"Leslie? The Leslie who served under King Gustav II of Sweden?"

When everyone heard the name of this veteran, many officers who returned from the Dutch battlefield were terrified.

The Swedish King Gustav II reformed the European military, which led to the regularization of the European army. It was stronger than the Spanish phalanx era, and defeated the Holy Roman Empire repeatedly in the 30-year war. He was called the Northern Lion!He has trained a group of Swedish officers, which is frightening in this era!
However, Gustav II had died in a battle with the Holy Roman Empire army a few years ago, and he never had the chance to fight against those from the East.

"Who is Leslie?" Sun Chuanting was among them. He knew King Gustav of Sweden, but he knew nothing about the other generals serving in the Swedish Legion.

"Leslie is from Scotland, but after joining the army, he served successively in the Netherlands army and the Swedish army. Ten years ago, he was a lieutenant general in the Swedish army. Two years ago, he was promoted to the field marshal of the Swedish army. Queen Na's most capable general, Scotland's greatest soldier!"

"He must have brought a group of soldiers who served Sweden back to Scotland to support the Pledge Army. The Pledge Army of 2 people still has 60 artillery pieces... Our current assembled strength is only 18000 people!"

A group of English military officers spoke highly of Leslie, and his words were full of fear, as if he was a terrible opponent for them.

"I see." Sun Chuanting wanted to meet the Swedish Field Marshal.

Although Gustav II was killed, this Leslie should have learned the skills of Gustav II.

Charles I's face was not pretty, it should be said that it was a bit gloomy.

Scotland's system is more authoritarian than England's. The English always call themselves "free Englishmen", which made it impossible for Charles I to form a strong army in advance during a stable period.After the establishment of the Covenant Army in Scotland, the Scottish Presbyterian Church began to recall the Scots outside, and apparently hired soldiers from Sweden and the Netherlands to help, and there were also secret exchanges with France.

In this war provoked by Charles I, he should have been the active party.

As a result, after the war, the Scottish Covenant Army assembled more people than the militia he summoned.

There are currently 20000 Covenant troops on the front line, 60 artillery pieces, and a group of Swedish soldiers who fought against the Holy Roman Empire on the German battlefield.

The king's army assembled in Northumberland and Yorkshire had only 18000 people, 30 artillery pieces, and a group of soldiers who fought against the Spanish Empire on the Netherlands battlefield.

Judging from the current situation, it is more like the king's army is on the defensive side rather than a strong attacker.

This Charles I expected to be different! !His strength is at a disadvantage!
"Irish regiments have not yet landed in the west of Scotland?" asked Charles I.

"Western Scotland was intercepted by another unit of the Covenant Army and could not pose a threat to Edinburgh. The population of Scotland is smaller than ours, but their fighting spirit is high. Many people respond to the call of the elders, and many of us are unwilling to attack Scotland. ..." said a nobleman.

"Now is a critical moment for the United Kingdom. How can we be merciful to them? Only by making them submit can the United Kingdom truly become stronger!" Charles I said with a fist.

Many British nobles looked at each other. Most of them are peacemakers. It is best to solve the problem peacefully. This time, the threat of gathering troops on the border is even more meaningful.

"An urgent report from Northumberland! The Covenant Army crossed the Tweed River, avoided the heavily guarded town of Berwick, invaded aggressively, and headed straight for Newcastle!"

When everyone was uneasy because Leslie was the commander of the Covenant Army, a more dangerous signal came from the front. Leslie did not wait for Charles I to summon more troops, but took the initiative to lead the Covenant Army to invade the territory of England and carry out bold military operations. .

Most of the British nobles were afraid of the aggressive offensive of Leslie and the Covenant Army.

"Follow me to Newcastle, and fight to the death with the Covenant Army!" Charles I slammed the table fiercely and shouted.

However, Sun Chuanting noticed the war weariness and timidity among the British officers, and he didn't seem to be so optimistic about Charles I's victory in the English and Scottish battle.

(End of this chapter)