Chapter 355 Engagement (Part 1)

After hearing Edward's words, Jemasp and Matthew Douglas's faces changed drastically, because it was obvious that Edward ignored their country at all, especially Matthew Douglas. The Kingdom of Scotland was only a few months old. Edward's request was a serious insult to the Douglas family. Compenny's face was also very bad. Since France won the last battle, as France's deputy minister of diplomacy, his status can be said to have undergone a huge change, especially abroad, other countries even offered him like their ancestors. Even Austria and Russia were very polite to him, and Edward's words were obviously not to give him face. Palmerston's face was also a little ugly. He really didn't know why such negotiations allowed this mindless person to participate. Is it just because he was the father of the first heir to the throne?

"It's not impossible to let us withdraw from Wales, as long as you can send troops to repel all the troops stationed in our country." Jamasp said coldly.

"Yes, I want our family to give up on the position, it's also OK, but it depends on whether you have that strength." Matthew Douglas also echoed.

"Calm down, don't forget what the purpose of our gathering here." Seeing that the situation was a little out of control, Compenny hurriedly smoothed out. Although he was very angry with Edward's behavior, in order to promote the success of the negotiations and complete the second mission, he suppressed his anger.

France still needs to be given face. After Kompeny spoke, everyone shut up, but they still glared.

"At present, the Irish army has completely occupied Wales, and it has been a foregone conclusion that the Douglas family has established the Kingdom of Scotland. Therefore, it is a bit difficult for the Excellency Edward to make things difficult. Please think about other practical requirements." Kompeny said after looking at Edward. The meaning of helping Ireland and Scotland in his words was quite obvious.

Edward's face changed suddenly, and the anger in his eyes was burning. He was about to explode, but he was forced to stop him because he knew very clearly that if he offended Compenny again and again, the situation of Britain would be even more difficult. "His Excellency Compenny, the Irish army attacked our country first, and the Douglas family betrayed our country later. If you forget about it, then where is the face of my British Empire?" Palmerston asked with a somewhat angry tone.

Before Compenny said anything, Jemasp immediately replied: "My country attacked Wales just to avenge your country's invasion of our country hundreds of years ago. Besides, we declared war like your country before, how can this be considered a sneak attack? In order to occupy Wales, our country has paid a huge price, so how can we give up easily?"

"Our family is just resisting the tyranny of Britain in Scotland. Since your country can oppress us rudely, we have the right to resist." Matthew Douglas said without compromise.

"Since that's the case, we have nothing to say, so everything can only be solved by war." Palmerston said coldly, as if he had forgotten that Britain did not seem to have any advantage on the battlefield.

"Are our country still afraid that you will not succeed? If you have the ability, drive our army out of Wales?" Jamasp said provocatively. You should know that their military strength on the front line has surpassed Britain. It may be difficult to attack the Way River, but it is not difficult to defend the position.

At this moment, Matthew Douglas did not speak because the Scottish army did not have an advantage on the battlefield and was at a disadvantage in the war with Britain. Now it could only barely block the attack of the British team. If the Irish army had not dragged the main force of the British army, the Kingdom of Scotland would have been destroyed long ago.

The situation of resistance became increasingly fierce, and Compenny quickly stopped it, although this development was very beneficial to France. "Enough, I repeat that His Majesty the Emperor of our country means that the British islands must be restored immediately, and he does not want to see any innocent people hurt." Compenny said in a deep voice.

Everyone secretly called him hypocritical, but no one dared to show it.

After glanced at everyone, Kompeny continued: "So, our country decided that the three countries must implement a ceasefire based on the current situation of war. The ceasefire line between the Republic of Ireland and Britain is the Vay River, and the ceasefire line between the Kingdom of Scotland and Britain is the Cheviet Hills. The ceasefire time is temporarily set to two years. In order to ensure that your countries do not attack each other in the past two years, our emperor must decide to deploy an infantry division army on each of the two ceasefire lines. Any other team that crosses the ceasefire without authorization will be regarded as an attack on our country. Of course, in two years, our team will withdraw, and our country will not interfere if there is no special reason for the subsequent matter."

As soon as Compenny finished speaking, the expressions on everyone's face were different. Matthew Douglas was full of joy. The Kingdom of Scotland had just been established and had a very thin foundation. He had always been at a disadvantage in the war with Britain and needed time to form an army. France's proposal was just as good as their taste. Jemasp's expression was not important, because they were not at a disadvantage in the war between Ireland and Britain, and it was also optional in the past two years. Although Ireland's strength will increase in the past two years, the strength of Britain will obviously not fall.

Edward and Palmerston's faces were extremely gloomy because they knew that this proposal was very unfavorable to Britain. Under the current circumstances, the British army could develop greatly in just one year, and after that, it was the time for them to start counterattacking. Because Britain's troops were limited to 10 infantry divisions, no matter how much time they were given, their military strength would not increase much. Their opponents were different. It can be foreseen that in two years, Britain's military strength would inevitably be at a disadvantage in the confrontation with the two countries.

Due to France's toughness and support from Ireland and Scotland, Britain's attitude has become less important. In this case, they have no other way except to compromise. If they refuse, maybe France will fight with Britain again. Now Britain's military strength has been greatly lost, and the remaining troops are all concentrated on the front line. Even if France does not send troops from the country, relying on the army stationed in London alone will be enough to put Britain in a desperate situation.

The next thing was very easy to handle. Under the witness of Kompeny, representatives of the three countries signed the ceasefire agreement, and the ceasefire between the three countries was realized on the surface. As long as the French team entered the ceasefire line, the ceasefire will be truly realized.

After the negotiations, Kompeny set out for London because he had a second mission to complete. At Buckingham Palace, Kompeny met King George IV of England. "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, Your Majesty, my emperor wants me to convey my most sincere greetings to the king." Kompeny said.

"Thank you, His Majesty Andrecy." George IV said angrily, because he already knew that Britain suffered a great loss in this armistice negotiation. "I wonder if you have anything to do when you come to London this time? If I can help, just speak."

"That's right, Your Majesty. I believe you also know that His Highness Borchard, our country's crown prince, is 16 years old this year. Therefore, His Majesty, our country's emperor, specially sent me to propose marriage to the king, and hope you can agree to marry His Highness Victoria to His Highness the Crown Prince." Compenny said slowly.

"What?" George IV was shocked. He had never thought that the purpose of Kompeny came was actually this. "Your Excellency, Victoria is only 8 years old this year and is still a child. Is it too early to talk about marriage?" In an instant, George IV understood the other party's intention. He knew that the fundamental reason that prompted France to send Kompeny to propose marriage was nothing more than that Victoria was the first heir to the throne, so he politely refused Kompeny's request.

"Your Majesty. Although His Highness Victoria must be young, we can let them get engaged first! Six years later, it will not be too late to get them married when His Highness Victoria turns 14 years old." said Compenny.

George IV hesitated a little. He knew that since France had such an idea, there was no possibility of dispelling it. If he refused, it would probably have very bad consequences for Britain. But he did not want to agree, because it meant that Britain's forgetfulness would fall into France in the future. In this way, it would be impossible for Britain to avenge its previous shame.

While George IV was hesitating, Compenny said: "Your Majesty of our country said that if you agree, our country can secretly increase the limit of your country's troops to 15 infantry divisions."
Chapter completed!