As James got on his ship he waved good bye to his brother and sister and father. He'd take his small escort of loyal soldiers with him and began the journey. What he didn't know was that Zach was also going on a ride to the New world where he'd learn to lead soldier and the people by joining the current Viceroy of the Zellon Colony. After the affair of seeing his sons off and the General who was headed to the Peacekeeping mission. The king headed to his office and sent a note to Kaiser Herlad Skaneg.
To Kaiser Herlad Skaneg,
How are you my old friend. I wish to invite to the island of Zellon about a matter of importance though if you are unable to attend I understand. A king of a power as great as yours doesn't have time to just leave their nation on a moment's notice. However, I wish to propose a royal marriage between your heir Ragnar Skaneg and my daughter Princess Kara Conrad. As a token of good will I give you the ZRN Heartsbane (2nd Rate). Please write to me in haste so we may finalize the wedding by summer.
As the King sat in his officer with his sons Zach And James. He read the note sent from the Queen. "Well this is interesting, the Queen doesn't want to come visit her old friend though I understand her reasoning. Leaving your own island can be difficult however I can't just leave either." James looked up and smiled "Father, I could go I'm old enough and if you give me a the ZRN Conrad and two second rate ships along with whatever you wanted to speak to her about I can do a swell job." Zach sat the paper down and nodded "That is what I was thinking as well. Prepare you thing and get some men loyal to you and before you set sail we shall talk." James nodded and walked off with his brother Zach following behind. A short time after his sons had left General Julius entered. He tossed down the press papers and sighed. "Am I too assume this is why I got two regiments of 2,000 men ready?" The King nodded softly "It's a shame what they did. But it provides us a unique opportunity. We can now send men in too enforce peace or at least keep the King's Men from slaughtering the innocent and barbarism." The King grabbed a note and handed it to the General. "You will take this personally to King Hans Ludick IV. Now have the men leave tomorrow and take 1st ZRN "Zellon's Pride", 1st ZRN "Imperial Glory" and 1st ZRN "Bloodhand" along with 4 2nd rate's and 6 third rates. The ships will help keep trade following and bring the regiments and supplies over. Listen we must figure out who supplied the revolutionary's their weapons so give the king my note and speak with Heinrich von Luck and get him to speak." The General nodded and head out. The king returned to his office and sat down writing down more messages for his administrative governors.
King Hand Ludick IV
General Julius here is to be treated as royalty and will act for me in my stead he has orders to help put down this revolution peacefully and without any more slaughtering of innocent women and children. You will however allow him to find out who's been supplying the revolutionists. In return we promise to keep the capital safe, supplies following and trade open once the rebels are dead.
As the King finished reading his letter from Kingdom of Braiyusal he nodded and set it on the table. He then walked out onto the balcony overlooking the city from his mansion where he had been staying while waiting for the foreign dignitaries. His RedCoats as they were called by the continents ambassadors were marching in formation preparing to be sent away at a moment's notice. Then one of his Generals walked in and told him of how the Kingdom of Nehelenia colonial forces had been attacked and that they lost a first rate ship the king couldn't help but laugh. "This is why our command structure is the best in the world. Without the capability of our officers and their ability to take command of an situation they find themselves in." King Conrad said to General Julius Herful. "You are quite right your majesty. Now there is the matter of the Jarelian Independence Movement." The King nodded "Ah yes, but from what I heard the fighting was in favor of the King. Should that change they continued supply shipments should suffice. Now I must prepare for my guests. Though General begin assembling an expeditionary force should the need arise. Dismissed" The General Saluted then walked out. The King then returned to his gaze of the fleet and army.
Theodorable just a question on the armies you did on the main page. You basically said that all of the armies are moderate while mine are professional is that just for effect and make it look nice or will/would that have an effect in battle? Also my navy is a little larger then skeps just leting you know.
As the King sat in his his officer one of his secretary's intruded and brought the letter of Heinrich von Luck, Jarelian Nationalist Committee. After he took a minute to read it he crumpled it and and threw it out. "How dare this man believe that anyone aside from their god given king can rule. We shall wait till next month to see how things go before sending troops and the fleet. For now send the King any extra needed supplies." The Secretary nodded and walked away.
The king then got back to what he was doing and sending a letter to Queen Emily IV of the Kingdom of Kunenia and King Rolfe of the Kingdom of Braiyusal.
Queen Emily IV,
I believe it is time for us to become close friends once again. With two island nations sharing the same route to the new world it seems only fair that we become on good terms with one another. I'd also invite you and your Family to a dinner at my place sometime in the future and talk about how to deal with the mainlanders.
Signed, King Zach Conrad
King Rolfe,
I wish to invite you and your family along with your esteemed councilors to a dinner next month to talk about an open trading policy and of the colonies in the New world. Should you accept then I shall see you sometime soon in the future.
Signed, King Zach Conrad
After signing and marking them with his stamp he called in a messenger to send take the papers and give them to the correct person. By then he only had one thing left to do. He needed to find a marriage for his royal heir but who. He would need sometime to think which of the continental powers would get him the best alliance.