Chapter 2469 The Second Continental Congress

The series of battles that took place from Yew Valley to the town of Idalil did not seem to have attracted the attention of General Thomas Cornwallis. When reporting to Governor Winthrop, he said lightly:

"It was just a skirmish, a little accident."

Lieutenant Colonel Smith's attitude towards the general was very puzzling, and he asked his old boss in private why he handled the matter in a low-key manner. Isn't it worth deep reflection to pay such a heavy casualty?

"Of course we need to reflect on ourselves, but we cannot show our grievances in front of the governor, let alone publicly review the lessons of failure."

"Why can't we publicly review the lessons of failure? Isn't this the most urgent thing we need to do right now!"

"The root cause of the failure of this encounter is that the information was wrong and fell into the trap of the rebel party. Then where did the information come from? Who should be responsible for providing false information. Mr. Lieutenant Colonel, do you really dare to pursue it?"

General Cornwallis's series of rhetorical questions made Lieutenant Colonel Smith break out in a cold sweat and became speechless.

The information about the Idalil arsenal was revealed by His Excellency the Governor himself. Now this information has been proven to be a bait intentionally released. If the responsibility is pursued, wouldn’t it be a slap in the face of the Governor? No wonder General Cornwallis wants to make big things into small things, and small things into small things.

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The most direct impact of the "Idalil Incident" was to force the tax resisters in the colonies to completely abandon their fantasy of reconciliation with the Fiji Kingdom, and to turn from peaceful protests such as demonstrations to armed struggle.

It was driven by this change in thinking that on April 2, 1626, the leaders of public opinion on the east coast of the New World rushed to Midgard City to hold the "Second Continental Congress" in advance.

Since the venue was near his home, Sir Custis, who was absent from the first "Continental Congress", attended the "Second Continental Congress" due to illness.

This terminally ill old hero no longer has the strength to walk on crutches, nor does he have the energy to deliver a long speech in the conference hall like other representatives in their prime. Rebecca, the youngest daughter, pushed a wheelchair into the venue and communicated with representatives from all over the world. After shaking hands one by one, they sat in the corner of the venue and listened silently.

On the seat next to Sir Custis, on the left sat his son-in-law, Colonel George Vassar, the representative of the public opinion of Alfheim, dressed in a sharp military uniform, as low-key and dignified as his father-in-law; On the right sat Mr. Joseph Adams, leader of the Jotunheim Revolution, the liveliest and most eloquent of the whole assembly.

In the first few days of the meeting, the topic of discussion was mainly the continuation of the "First Continental Congress", but the delegates soon found themselves in an awkward situation.

On the one hand, the "gunfire of Idalil" means that the war has actually broken out, and the Jotunheim local armed forces who advocate independence are spontaneously going to Yew Valley, vowing to fight to the end with the garrison in New Avalon.

On the other hand, except for Jotunheim, the local residents are not yet ready to fight side by side with their northern compatriots, both physically and psychologically.

When you are on the streets of Midgard City or Leiden Harbor, just ask a passer-by if he supports the Jotunheimers’ struggle, and the other person will probably nod readily, and maybe even shout "No representative, no!" Taxes", "Give me liberty or give me death" and other powerful battle slogans.

However, if you ask him what he is willing to do to support the Jotunheim people’s war of resistance besides verbal solidarity, such as donating money and materials, such as volunteering to go north to join the independent armed forces, the other party will probably laugh awkwardly and avoid it. talk.

Living a peaceful and happy life with one's own family, however, only a very small number of idealists can do this kind of thing, such as spending money and effort, even throwing their heads and blood to support the "Yankees" who can't beat them. , no matter how beautiful the slogan is, in fact, in real life, they are all refined or not so refined egoists.

The representatives of the "Second Continental Congress", especially the representatives of Midgard and Alfheim, are not lacking in idealistic tendencies, but they also understand the tendencies of the local people. If they only value their own revolutionary ideals but ignore Realizing public opinion, they are not qualified to serve as representatives of public opinion.

Feizhen, the most powerful colonial empire in the Vales world today, the title of "Empire on which the sun never sets" is not just blown out, not to mention the invincible Royal Navy fleet, even if it is not very popular in Feizhen The army I have seen is also equipped with world-class equipment. How can this battle be fought only by the mob in Jotunheim with an average of one gun for every ten people?

The representatives of the Continental Congress knew in their hearts that the militia in Jotunheim was short of equipment, funds, and logistical supplies. They needed reorganization and training, and they had to be built into a regular army as soon as possible. They collapsed and went back to their homes, unable to play anymore.

So where will the funds and equipment come from?

We can only turn to the help of the brothers in the south.

However, the meeting has been going on for several days, and the representatives of Midgard and Jotunheim were talking loudly and eloquently in the venue, but once it was implemented to raise funds, supplies and recruit rebels, everyone pretended to be confused, and no one would Stand up and take responsibility.

On April 8th, there were tens of thousands of Jotunheim militia gathered in the Yew Valley. These young people who went to the battlefield spontaneously were still plowing the fields and carrying bags on the pier not long ago, not to mention military training. Many people have never even touched a gun, and with simple weapons like farm tools, they rushed to join the army with enthusiasm.

These high-moralized militiamen gathered together and learned that no one would pay them military salaries, and they felt that they would not be successful, so they elected representatives to form a "soldiers committee" as a temporary leadership organization of the militia, and in the name of "soldiers committee" to the mainland The conference sent an impassioned petition urging the Continental Congress to incorporate them into a "regular army."

Once the militia has an establishment and a contract is signed, it can be paid weekly, its equipment and logistics are guaranteed, and it can be promoted and awarded medals for its outstanding performance on the battlefield. This is a real benefit of becoming a "regular army".

The representatives of the Continental Congress circulated the "petition" from the northern front. It is true that they were deeply moved by the high morale of the militiamen, but they could not reach a consensus on the inclusion of this force. After all, Midgard and Alfheim Representatives of public opinion in the two places just do not want to undertake the obligation of war.

The establishment of a regular army means that everyone has to contribute money and effort, but now the war is only limited to the Jotunheim area. Is it really necessary for Midgard and Yalfheim to get burned? Can the people of the two places accept such a sacrifice?

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