The Rise of the European Emperor

Before long, Marin's fleet reached the western coast of France and reached Nantes along the Loire. And Louis XII personally received them here.

In fact, Louis XII was very dissatisfied with Marin's intrusion. Because Marin's involvement in this matter means that England's interests should be divided into Marin's part.

Of course, Louis XII didn't show this on his face. Moreover, he had already planned it in his heart - when France annexed England, he would just kick Marin out of the game...

The French are very good at this kind of thing. For example, Edward III used to be the Duke of Aquitaine in France, and he owned both the Duchy of Normandy and the County of Anjou, accounting for almost half of France.

However, the French not only deprived Edward III of the legal succession to the French throne, but also confiscated all of Edward III's territories in France. This led to the Hundred Years War between Britain and France. Of course, although France paid a huge price, it finally took back half of France.

The same trick, Louis XII also intends to use it once. Louis XII estimated that after the war, Marin would be made an earl and own a county in England. But, it's nothing. Wait until France takes over England and kick him out...

Moreover, in this war, Louis XII also had to use Marin. why? Because France can't deal with England's powerful navy. And Marin claimed to be able to solve the problem of the English fleet, clearing the way for the French army to cross the English Channel. This is something the French cannot do. Therefore, we must rely on Marin. Otherwise, with the strength of Edward and France alone, it is impossible to cross the sea, let alone fight for the throne of England?

However, the French did not quite know how Marin could "solve" the strength of the English navy in the English Channel.

So, during the meeting, Louis XII raised a question on the spot...

According to what he had negotiated with Edward, Marin pretended to be mysterious and said:

"Your Majesty, please don't worry. I will definitely be able to deal with England's fleet in the English Channel. No matter how bad it is, I can transfer them away. At that time, you can send someone to reconnaissance along the coast of England. If you see the main ships of England still Yes, you can absolutely not go to the army..."

Louis XII was right, just send someone to confirm it. If it is determined, it is not too late to gather ships and troops. For Marin's "settlement" of the English fleet, Louis XII probably led it away. In any case, as long as the other side successfully diverts the main force of the English navy, the French fleet can still defeat the remaining British small boats.

"Then, when will France call up its fleet and send troops?"

After Marin and Edward looked at each other,

said:

"Your Majesty, we are going to dispatch a large number of troops to fight the British in the Irish Sea. Even if we cannot destroy the other party, we must hold the enemy back. Presumably, the main fleet of England will be attracted to the Irish Sea. At that time, the Irish Sea will When the war begins, I will send a ship to Nantes to inform your country. At that time, your country can gather your fleet and send troops..."

Louis XII thought about it, and also, if Marin's fleet fought against the British ships in the Irish Sea, and helped Edward's army to cross the sea, it would definitely attract the main British ships. At that time, the French took the opportunity to cross the sea and had a good chance of winning. So, he nodded and agreed with Marin's arrangement.

As for how Marin's army and Edward's army landed safely in England, Louis XII didn't really care. In his view, as long as the French army had landed in England, there was no reason to withdraw.

In order to defeat Henry VII, Louis XII prepared an army of 20,000. This force, as long as the landing is successful, I believe it will definitely defeat the English. You know, when Henry VII returned to his country to seize the throne, he only brought 5,000 people with him.

Of course, it wasn't that Henry VII didn't want to bring more people. But because with 5,000 people, the landing can be completed quickly, so that the British side can't react. If more people were brought, the English Navy might have sunk many troop carriers directly in the English Channel.

However, this time Marin was responsible for diverting the main force of the English fleet, while the French could land with 20,000 troops. And, don't worry about being blocked by the main British navy. After all, they were led away... As for whether or not they were led away, as Marin said, just send a ship to scout...

Then, he asked how much Marin sent. When learning that Marin also sent 20,000 troops, Louis XII couldn't help frowning...

You know, the Marin army is famous for its combat effectiveness, and it can also defeat the Swiss mercenaries. The French can't do this either.

Originally, Louis XII also wanted to dispatch Swiss mercenaries to expedition to England. But the Swiss were resisting the Habsburg invasion and couldn't draw enough troops to serve France.

Therefore, the 20,000 troops that Louis XII dispatched this time were all French, and their combat effectiveness was not comparable to that of Swiss mercenaries. If it is against Marin's army, I am afraid there is no chance of winning...

Why confront Marin's army? Because Louis XII considered that after the war, he would simply annex England directly. Why have such confidence? Because he sent 20,000 troops, and most of the 10,000 troops under Edward's command were actually French soldiers. As long as Louis XII called, those French soldiers would definitely stand on the side of France.

If Marin only brought 10,000 troops, then, after the elimination of Henry VII, the French army of 20,000, plus most of the French troops under Edward's command, could completely suppress Marin's 10,000 troops and the rest of Edward's command. Two or three thousand people. In this way, France can directly annex England in World War I.

However, now that Marin said he would lead 20,000 people to fight, then things would be troublesome. Because, Marin's army combat effectiveness is not low, or higher than the French army. In this way, the plan to take advantage of this war to take the opportunity to annex England will be in vain. Can only hope to gain a foothold first, and then slowly plot England. Of course, if Louis XII gave birth to a son and married Edward's only daughter, then there would be no need to use force...

When the agreement was signed, Louis XII was taken aback by Marin's plan to marry Edward:

"What? Do you want to marry Edward, Grand Duke Marin?" After speaking, a murderous look appeared in Louis XII's eyes - this kid, also plotting against England?

Marin said innocently:

"Your Majesty, I just let my son be an alternative. If you give birth to a prince, then I will definitely not dare to argue with you. If you can't give birth..."

"What nonsense? I will definitely give birth to a prince!" After speaking, Louis XII glared at Marin angrily.

"Well, I also believe that His Majesty will give birth to a prince. Don't I just want to be an alternative? It is definitely my son's honor to marry the Princess of England! Moreover, His Majesty Edward is young and strong, and will definitely be in the future. The one who gave birth to a prince and a princess. If a second princess is born, my son will just marry the second princess. If there is no second princess, then Your Majesty will give priority to your son, and my son will be the backup option... What do you think?"

Louis XII nodded and finally agreed to Marin's request, agreeing to add this clause to the article. However, he didn't care. Anyway, as long as France has gained a foothold in England, it can go up to tens of thousands of troops. If you can't give birth to a son, then directly annex England by force. At that time, Marin can be expelled completely... Hmph, a kid from a knight family also wants to take England, he really doesn't know whether to live or die...

Edward didn't know that he was going to be kicked, and agreed with Marin's words, thinking that he would have many children in the future, so he didn't care about the marriage of the eldest daughter. In this way, the issue of the marriage of Edward's daughter was decided by the three families in a specific and express way.

As for the division of interests after the war, it was expressly stipulated that if Marin's army played its due role, it would get Northumberland and the Isle of Wight, and the title would be Earl of Newcastle; as for France, if the French army played its due role the role of Dorset and the eastern half of Devon in the English Channel...

In fact, this clause has its pitfalls—that is, the phrase “it worked as it should”. If the French army fails to successfully cross the sea to complete the due combat mission, they will not get paid...

However, Louis XII did not find the pitfalls of this clause. Moreover, he is also confident that he can successfully cross the sea when the main force of the British navy is transferred. As long as the French army landed on the mainland of England, they would not be able to leave directly...

In the end, this treaty, all three parties are happy. And this treaty, known as the Treaty of Nantes...