My British Empire

  Chapter 438 Brittany

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   When it comes to Brittany, you have to talk about the Celtics.

   As we all know, the Celts were originally the masters of the British Isles, and then the Romans, Vikings, and constant raids made the Celts gradually marginalized.

  Duke William of Normandy was going to fight in England, but he was blown to Brittany, and the attack time was delayed.

  At that time, King Harold of England raised an army to resist early, but who knew that he waited for a long time and had no choice but to disband the militia.

   After that, the Conqueror title comes.

  In fact, in the fifth century, the Celts migrated to the Brittany region, which is now a peninsula near the Atlantic Ocean in France, because of fishing and business.

  After that, the Celts on the peninsula established their own country, the Kingdom of Brittany, which was later changed to a principality. Although it has always been in French territory, it has always been an independent principality.

  It wasn't until the last Grand Duchess Anna married King Louis XII of France that Brittany and France formed the United Kingdom in 1532 and merged into France.

   That is to say, the six countries established by the Celts, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, the Isle of Man (the island between Ireland and England), the Duchy of Cornwall, and Brittany.

   There are also rumors that the British Isles refer to the large islands of England and Scotland, Ireland, and the small islands such as the Isle of Man in between, but this is not the mainstream.

  It can be said that if Brittany is ruled again, the country established by the Celts has been fully accommodated in the United Kingdom.

   Moreover, although Brittany has a rugged terrain, its long-term independent status has made it difficult for it to join France in a short period of time, and it has never greatly reduced the difficulty of conquest.

  The Normandy region and the Brittany region are the two peninsulas of France bordering England. If they are occupied, the French navy will basically be abolished.

   Moreover, unlike Normandy, Brittany is mountainous and hilly, easy to defend and difficult to attack.

  The French government, which was killed by the Communist Party of Germany, once wanted to use this place as China's Sichuan to prepare for a protracted war, but unfortunately it was rejected.

   Even if the Normandy area is lost, Brittany is still the bridgehead for the United Kingdom to attack France.

  The Mediterranean Sea is dominated by rowing boats, and it is impossible to adapt to the environment of the Atlantic Ocean. At that time, France will suffer.

  Although the young king didn't know why the British army was so expensive in history, they couldn't even win Normandy, wasting such a good opportunity in vain.

  However, when he came to him, he would never let this opportunity slip away from him.

  At this time, the British army has completely copied, no, borrowed from the Spanish army model, and the famous Spanish phalanx is no longer a Spanish patent.

   It is always said that Spain is great, but people are often limited to their current understanding. Next, let's take a look at the glorious record of the Spaniards.

  Battle of Marciano (1554)

  Spain, Shinra, and Florence 18,500 (Medici), France and Siena 15,000 (Strozi)

   Result: West loses 200, enemy loses 8000

  Battle of San Quentin (1557)

  Spain and Savoy allied forces 10,000 (Count Egmont), French army 24,500 (Duke of Montmomarcy)

   Result: Western losses 200, enemy losses 14000

  Battle of Graveland (1558)

  Spain, Savoy coalition 18000 (Count Egmont), French 14000 (De-Termes)

   Result: West lost 300, enemy lost 12500

  From this point of view, Spain looks like God sees the boss and my second child, sweeping the trend across Europe, with the navy and army leading the UK and other countries in an all-round way.

The reason why France is so strong and can support it for such a long time is because of its 180,000 population, which gives it a strong stamina. The defeated enemy is not terrible. The terrible thing is that after the failure, you find that the enemy's strength has not changed. .

  Although the strong fighting power of the Spaniards has something to do with the fanatical Catholic belief, the strength of the Spanish phalanx occupies the main part.

  But the United Kingdom Army, which copied the Spanish phalanx, could not play a real card, but it was still possible to bully France.

  So, the cabinet ministers who know about the military restructuring are very confident about this operation,

   Attack in two ways, divide the troops and move.

   This plan has been approved by all cabinet members, and everyone agrees that although Brittany is poor and has few resources, it has great strategic value and is worth splitting up.

  The past few decades have been a good time for civil strife in France. As long as we manage well, there will be no accidents, and these two places will become part of the United Kingdom!

  Thinking of this, Edward couldn't help but feel a little excited.

God is so pitiful, in my previous life, as an ordinary liberal arts college student, I knew nothing but a little research on history and politics. In the past ten years since I came to this world, I have never had a chance to make a big splash. I lived in the British Isles and lived my own life day.

  Ordinary readers are already irritated.

  Edward himself was also irritable. After practicing his internal strength for so long, he finally wanted to show his skills.

  Sir Anthony, the chancellor of the exchequer in the cabinet, saw that His Majesty the King and the Prime Minister were so happy, he was so excited that he could not restrain his lips.

  Edward noticed the hesitation of the Chancellor of the Exchequer from the corner of his eyes, and he hesitated, and asked in his heart:

   "Sir Anthony, do you have any comments?"

  As soon as this remark was made, all eyes were on Anthony, which made his heart tense, swallowed his saliva, and then said softly:

   "Your Majesty, I just want to say, if we march into France and oppose the Catholic League supported by Spain, will they affect our business?"

   As we all know, the huge Spanish market is the key element for the United Kingdom's textile industry to make great strides forward. If the Spanish market is lost, the consequences will be unimaginable.

  All the ministers lost their voices, and their faces were once again full of caution. The interests inside were too great.

   "Hahaha!" His Excellency the Prime Minister was taken aback when he heard the words, then shook his head and said with a smile:

"Not to mention, in our treaty of alliance with Spain, there is no provision that we cannot fight against France. Even if Spain forcibly abolishes the treaty or resists certain clauses. If we get Brittany and Normandy, the increase of one million people is enough Offset with the Spanish market!"

  "If the supported Huguenots win, then we can also obtain the closed French market, where the losses and gains are no longer on the same scale!"

  When the other ministers heard the words, they suddenly realized, and there was no hesitation on their faces, so they began to support it with all their strength.

  Even Edward was a little surprised. He didn't think of this point. Sure enough, everyone is wise!

  (end of this chapter)