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 and held all the power in his hands, treating 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 showed 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 abundant wealth.
The most important thing is that they are still the nominal leaders of the parliament.
With these things around, there are so many things you can do.
First, the Presbyterians betrayed Parliament's plan to march on Scotland.
This information is undoubtedly very important.
After all, Charles II had just completed the peace talks with China, the Netherlands, and Scotland, and everything was still being sorted out. If they were unprepared and were caught off guard by the parliamentary army, it would probably be a disaster.
The information was quickly sent back to Edinburgh, where it quickly attracted attention.
"No matter what, the Parliamentary troops cannot be allowed to enter Scotland."
Although Kong Zhiguang is a naval general, he is not unfamiliar with land warfare.
After checking the terrain, he immediately made a judgment.
The best places in Scotland are all located in a narrow plain area near Edinburgh and Glasgow in England. The vast northwest of Scotland is full of plateaus and mountains, 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 are 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 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 in view of the uneven quality of soldiers, 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 warships have a number of rich weapons, which were originally intended for the navy. But in the face of a powerful enemy, Liao Zhongjian and others did not want to hide them.
When they heard that the empire was willing to provide weapons, Charles II and others were overjoyed and quickly started the selection according to the suggestions.
Finally, a group of brave and brave soldiers were selected to form the First Regiment of Scots Guards, with Matt Antonis as the captain.
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 was unrealistic to completely change the way the Scottish army fought. Therefore, the Imperial Navy only taught them how to use new weapons.
Rupreste also issued a summons order and quickly united 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. Among them, Dumfries, Moffat can 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, given the uneven combat qualities of the Allied forces, they are likely to be defeated by the parliamentary forces individually, making it 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 was also a famous general and admired this idea.
"I agree with this battle plan."
Charles II was more concerned about one issue.
"What if Parliament's navy attacks Edinburgh?"
As the war progresses to this point, the royalist army and the parliamentary army actually have a different victory or defeat on land. 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 participate deeply in the English Civil War.
Charles II was also decisive in order to survive and claim 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 dilapidated condition, it still had hundreds of large and small ships.
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 away 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.