Compared to Cromwell and the Independents, the Presbyterians were obviously closer to the king.
It's just that the former Charles I was too greedy. He held all the power in his hands and regarded them as slaves.
This led to the Presbyterians becoming unbearable and becoming a member of the Parliament.
Now that the new king was willing to share power and show his wise side, the Presbyterians quickly changed their position.
Although they do not have military power, they have extensive fame and status, as well as substantial wealth.
The most important thing is that they are still the nominal leaders of the parliament.
There are so many things you can do with these things.
First, the Presbyterians betrayed Parliament's plans to march on Scotland.
This information is undoubtedly very important.
After all, Charles II had just completed peace negotiations with China, the Netherlands, and Scotland, and everything was still being sorted out. If you are unprepared and are caught off guard by the parliamentary army, it may be a disaster.
The intelligence was rushed back to Edinburgh, where it was quickly taken seriously.
"No Parliamentary force should be allowed to enter Scotland under any circumstances."
Although Kong Zhiguang is a naval general, he is not unfamiliar with land warfare.
After examining the terrain, he made an immediate judgment.
The best places in Scotland are all located in a narrow plain area close to Edinburgh and Glasgow in England. The vast northwest of Scotland is all plateau and mountainous, with almost no output.
As long as Edinburgh and Glasgow are lost, the Royal Party will basically lose all combat effectiveness.
In the face of threats, the Oath Sect is also very decisive.
"Our troops will be mobilized quickly, but we lack the necessary weapons."
Scotland's human resources are relatively sufficient. Although their combat qualities are average, they can only pile up heads at this time.
However, the Scots were still very enthusiastic about participating in the war.
Because this time they were no longer serving the king, but helping their friends as independent Scots.
They understand more deeply that only by defeating Parliament can Scotland's independence become a reality.
As a result, nearly 100,000 Scottish troops began to gather in Edinburgh from all directions to accept the command of Charles II.
The biggest problem at the moment is naturally the weapons.
Although major workshops have tried their best to put into production, it is definitely impossible to meet the needs of a hundred thousand troops.
"We can provide a batch of weapons, but given that the soldiers are all good and bad, we suggest that it is best to select a group of elites to act as a stabilizing force on the battlefield."
The Imperial Navy's battleships have a number of rich weapons, which were originally used as spare weapons for the Navy. But in the face of a formidable enemy, Liao Zhongjian and others did not want to hide.
Hearing that the empire was willing to provide weapons, Charles II and others were overjoyed and quickly started the selection as recommended.
Finally, a group of brave and brave soldiers were selected to form the First Regiment of Scottish Guards, with Matt Antonis as the colonel.
The Imperial Navy quickly distributed the weapons, and then the Imperial soldiers served as instructors to provide them with basic training.
In a state of war, it is unrealistic to completely change the way the Scottish army fights. Therefore, what the Imperial Navy taught them was only how to use new weapons.
Rupreste also issued a summons, quickly uniting a large number of royal loyalists.
He organized these people and formed a team of thirty thousand people.
"If the parliamentary army crosses the border, they will have three roads to choose from. Dumfries, Moffat can all lead to Glasgow, and there is a large plain near Galashiels that can lead to Edinburgh. Therefore. We suggest that the Allied forces had better move forward, enter England, and defend the enemy from outside the country. Only by making full use of the complex terrain in Northumberland can we have any hope of victory."
The imperial mission began to serve as a staff group for the Allied forces, providing various tactical guidance.
Although there are some mountains and hills in the southeastern region of Scotland, roads extend in all directions. If you want to completely block the parliamentary army, you must divide your forces.
But once the troops are divided, with the uneven combat qualities of the Allied forces, they are likely to be defeated by the parliamentary forces one by one, and it will be difficult to support each other.
On the contrary, in the Northumberland region at the junction of England and Scotland, the roads are rugged and complex, and the mountains are endless, which can become the best battlefield to block the parliamentary army.
Ruprecht is also a famous general and admires this idea.
"I agree with this battle plan."
Charles II was more concerned about one issue.
"What if Parliament's navy attacks Edinburgh?"
The war has progressed to this point, and on land, the royalist army and the parliamentary army actually have their own victory or defeat. Only at sea, the parliamentary navy has an absolute advantage.
However, Britain is an island country, and its navy can be used everywhere. This is why the royal party is getting weaker and weaker.
"Please rest assured, Your Highness, we are at sea to ensure that nothing goes wrong."
The Chinese and Dutch fleets had no intention of sitting on the sidelines.
In order to help Charles II win, they planned to become deeply involved in the English Civil War.
Charles II was also decisive in order to survive and take the throne. After careful consultation with the Covenanters, he simply handed over the entire Scottish navy to the command of the Chinese and Dutch fleets.
Although the Scottish navy was in tatters, it still had hundreds of ships, large and small.
These ships may not be able to fight, but covering the sea and reconnaissance of the enemy can effectively make up for the lack of strength of the Chinese and Dutch fleets.
With everything in place, Ruprecht led the Allied forces to begin their march south.
They easily crossed the border between England and Scotland, seized the Gretna Green, Carlisle, Brampton, and Bellingham lines, and completely controlled all roads leading to Scotland.
Where are the parliamentary troops at this time?
They had just reached Sheffield and were still hundreds of kilometers from the border.
The reason for this is, of course, the work of the Presbyterians.
In Parliament, the Presbyterians vetoed a grain and grass supply plan, directly disrupting Cromwell's work.
Cromwell was so troubled by this that he had to negotiate with Presbyterian MPs many times and lobby hard.
Of course, the Presbyterians did not dare to completely anger Cromwell. Seeing that enough time had been delayed, they pretended to be persuaded and agreed to the logistical supply plan.
But this time, it took more than ten days.
Fairfax waited for supplies in Sheffield until he was desperate. Battle reports from the front kept coming, but he could only stare.
But neither Cromwell nor Fairfax realized that they were in extreme danger.
At this time, Charles II welcomed new guests in Edinburgh.
People from Ireland and Wales are coming!
