It's not just Edward who is happy, Marin is actually happy too. For if the vast tracts of land to the west and south of the Alsterber were to be reclaimed, Edward would now benefit. Sooner or later, however, Caesar will benefit.

That land is now indigenous to Ireland and is a fertile land on the island of Ireland that is more suitable for farming. But there have been Irish natives living there for a long time. If you want to get your hands on these lands, you must have a bloody storm. And this kind of evil thing, Marin thinks it is better to let Edward come forward to do it. His own son, Caesar, should be a positive character. As for the bad things of killing people and grabbing land, it would be better for his father-in-law to finish it.

As for letting Edward "get a boxed lunch" afterwards, Marin didn't feel guilty. Why? Because Edward should have been killed by Henry VII in 1497. He helped him "take revenge", and let him live for more than ten years, and he also kept a daughter, which can be regarded as earning......

The most important thing is that if the army occupies all of Ireland this time, then Edward will indeed become the first monarch in British history to completely control the island of Ireland, and the first British king to annex Scotland and Ireland together. Even if he dies, the title of "Emperor" is indispensable. Just like Julius Caesar, although he was assassinated, he left a great name in history. Anyway, Edward is worth it......

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After Edward agreed to the plan to annex Ireland, he discussed with Marin the details of sending troops. Originally, a small rural place like Ireland could be swept away by sending an army of 20,000 at will. Originally, in the "Nine Years' War" (1594~1603) when Elizabeth I unified the island of Ireland, the British army sent 17,000 troops at its maximum. Earlier, there were only 6 thousand troops.

Of course, the reason why this war to unify Ireland lasted for 9 years was because the Spanish Empire was behind the support of the Irish natives. After the defeat of the Spanish Armada to the English in 1588, the Spanish Empire was so angry that it supported the indigenous forces of the island of Ireland from the sea in a rebellion. With the support of the Spanish Empire, that war lasted only 9 years.

What is even more tragic is that as soon as the "Nine Years' War" was won, Elizabeth I hiccuped and did not have time to enjoy the benefits of victory. It was James I from Scotland who enjoyed the victory......

But now it was different, and France and Spain, which were most likely to support the Irish powers, had all thrown their main forces into the Italian battlefield. At this time, the natives of the island of Ireland were basically alone. It is almost impossible to hold out for several years like the "Nine-Year War" in the original history.

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It stands to reason that Edward would be able to send an army of 20,000 to sweep away the isolated indigenous forces on the island. Marin's words, however, reminded Edward that if the island of Ireland were unified this time, he would be the first monarch in England to completely conquer both the island of Britain and the island of Ireland.

Therefore, Edward decided to go on a personal expedition......

After all, for such a prestige thing, as the king, he must go out in person. As for the instability in the rear? The French side is also unstable. It is estimated that the French will die of joy when they hear it......

Then, it was time to discuss which armies would go to war......

Neither Edward nor Marin, the Fifth Army stationed in Scotland, wanted to move, after all, Scotland had not been beaten down for a few years, and it was not stable. God knows what will happen if the garrison is withdrawn.

Speaking of which, if Marin hadn't siphoned out thousands of Scottish Highlanders to join the Sixth Legion, maybe Scotland would be in rebellion right now.

Therefore, the only ones that can be transferred to the island of Ireland are the Fourth Army of the North Sea State stationed in Newcastle, and the two legions in Edward's hands.

But London must keep people, and its own safety is also important......

Eventually, Edward decided to bring his best Praetorian Guard to Ireland, leaving a new legion in London.

Although the combat effectiveness of the new legion is a little more ordinary, it is still no problem to defend the city of London. Besides, the French would not be able to muster their forces to attack London at this time. At most, the remnants of the Tudor dynasty will take advantage of the opportunity to make trouble. But in the face of 10,000 new legions, the troublemakers can't afford to make waves.

As for Marin, the Fourth Army needs to be sent into battle. At the same time, Marin also offered to send the Sixth Army to help in the battle......

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The reason why Marin proposed to send the Sixth Army to participate in the war was because since the formation of the Sixth Army Corps, it has not participated in any decent battles, and has only participated in the sporadic battles of "door-to-door raiding" in the later stage of the alliance with the princes of the Eight Kingdoms.

But that basically can't be regarded as a battle, because the main forces of the princes of the eight countries have been wiped out, and at that time, the door is basically to take advantage of the weakness and enter without any challenge.

Therefore, taking advantage of this war of Irish unification, Marin decided to send the Sixth Army to help in the war. If not for anything else, it is for military training.

In addition, with the Sixth Legion in the battle, Marin did not plan to send the entire Fourth Legion. He planned to send only 5,000 men and horses of the 10,000 men of the Fourth Army. The other half continue to be stationed in Newcastle to protect local security.

Now, Newcastle has become an important center for boiling salt and coal export under Marin, and there is no room for error. Moreover, the 15,000 army, plus Edward's 10,000 troops, a total of 25,000 people, is enough to abuse the natives of the island of Ireland.

In addition, Adler, the Earl of Wicklow who stayed in Wicklow County, will also bring most of his knights and more than a thousand lords to the battle this time. Adler will never give up this kind of opportunity to abuse vegetables......

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Subsequently, both England and the North Sea countries began to actively prepare for the coming war.

The so-called preparation is naturally to prepare sufficient supplies for the army. Marin doesn't need to prepare much, the supplies are sufficient, and it is actually Edward who needs to prepare.

Moreover, this war was fought for Edward. Therefore, although Marin has sufficient supplies, he will not be the main one. Therefore, the materials and grain and grass for this war need to be paid for by Edward.

And Edward is not Marin, and for a time he can't gather the supplies, food and grass needed for the 25,000 army. Therefore, everyone has to wait.

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Of course, Marin is not a waiting-in second-hand. While Edward was raising supplies, Marin sent his spies, disguised as French merchants, to various parts of the island of Ireland to find out the news and map the terrain to prepare for the army's actions.

Back then, before the devils invaded China, they also sent a large number of spies in advance, disguised as Chinese people, and traveled everywhere, but actually drew topographic maps to prepare for the invasion of devils.

"Ahh Thinking of this, Marin shuddered, and the image of the North Sea Army's army with a mustache and hoop legs appeared in his mind, burning and looting in the villages on the island of Ireland...... This picture, what is it, Marin doesn't dare to think about it......

Speaking of which, the role they played this time was really an intruder for the Irish. However, even if Marin doesn't make a move this time, the future king will make a move when conditions allow. So, it's better to strike now. Moreover, the infamous back-bearer of the invaders has been found - Edward......