AWWA Part 2-The Second Thirty Years War(IC)

[Shrillland]

"I shall be King Adolphus in English, my Chinese name I leave to your correct discretion." The new monarch said in a dignified way.

[Luziyca]

"I shall be King Adolphus in English, my Chinese name I leave to your correct discretion." The new monarch said in a dignified way.

"Very well," Li Huang replied. "I shall proclaim you... Qiangkai (彊才)." Thus, with a motion, both rose and Li Huang declared, "I declare Xiukun and Qiangkai to be Queen of Manchuria and King Consort of Manchuria respectively," in Chinese, and then said, "I declare Queen Elizabeth to be the Queen of Manchuria, and King Adolphus to be the King Consort of Manchuria." The coronation then ended, and then they headed to the dining room, where food awaits, both of British (with the wedding cake included) and Chinese variety. It may be a bit long, but it was clear that a new house will emerge after the death of the Daoguang Emperor: the House of Aisin Gioro-Hanover.

[Unicario]

August 5, 1836

The mixed fleet of British merchant ships and IJN ships approached the London harbor. Empress Akiko and Princess Victoria were welcomed by a rousing flourish of Kimigayo, before they stepped off the boat. They were whisked off towards King William. Empress Akiko sighed some and said, "Daughter, this is the land in which I grew up in. Your grandfather insisted I get a European education, so I grew up here, watching even George III become a young man."

She laughed some and gently rested her head back some and said, "Yea, wake me when we arrive at the palace."

[Shrillland]

Buckingham Palace
London
August 5, 1836

King William was waiting for them at Buckingham Palace with all the honours worthy of such a great friend, ally, and close member of the family as Akiko. He never liked Buckingham Palace like his brother George did though, and only went there for business, preferring to spend time at Windsor. The carriage carrying the Empress and the Princess drew close to the gates.

[Shrillland]

Portsmouth, Hampshire
October 2, 1836

Miles away in Cornwall Charles Darwin had returned on the HMS Beagle to his home after 5 years studying wildlife, and would use that information to create a wild new theory about Humanity's origin. But here in Portsmouth, another 60,000 men from throughout the Empire were trained and now embarking for Halifax, where Graves and Ishikawa were waiting for them to launch the next phase of the assault on America, the elimination of Quebec and the invasion of Canada. When this was done a special committee would be sent to Canada to investigate why they sided with the Americans. The fleet would arrive in three weeks.

There was, however, a problem. The Great Trek in South Africa had menat a lot of Boers were now in the Natal region of Cape Colony, and Pretorius had been convinced by several Voortrekker leaders sending letters to return to them. This meant a change in command, with Ishikawa, still hardened from his time is a POW, given the command of Maine, whose troops would not likely be needed for the Quebec assault.

London

In the meantime much had happened here and throughout the Empire. Here in Britain, the Marriage Act and Tithe Commutation Act were both passed, alleviating some of the trouble in Ireland, and ensuring that Marriage was now a Civil matter controlled by the state. The King and the Empress were spending a lot of time together lately, for both felt the tug of age and mortality drawing closer, and Melbourne became a close friend of Princess Victoria, much to King William's chagrin.

Reeves Point(modern Kingscote), South Australia

Back in July on Kangaroo Island, the first white settlement in the new colony of South Australia had been established, and the colony would be formally created in a few months.

[Luziyca]

October 11, 1836
Changchun, China

After Adolphus became King-consort Qiangkai of Manchuria, and his wife, Princess Aigi as Queen Xiunkun of Manchuria, the Daoguang Emperor abdicated the throne of Manchuria, solely becoming Emperor of China. Xiunkun and Qiangkai were thus married, with Aigi teaching Qiangkai Chinese and Manchu, while she ruled with absolute authority in Manchuria. Besides her growing belly, she banned foot binding in Manchuria with a fine of 300 yuan for anyone trying to foot-bind, and a massive campaign was set up. In September 1836, she declared the creation of the Manchurian parliament: Jakūnniyalma (literally Eight People, in Manchu script as: ᠵᠠᠺᠦᠡᠨᠨᠢᠶᠠᠯᠮᠠ, Parliament), with a Tolombi (Count, ᠲᠥᠯᠥᠮᠪᠢ) elected by all Manchurian men and women over 20 years. Thus, elections were called, as they decided to turn the ballroom into a temporary meeting place while the Manchurian Parliament building was built. The Parliament (compared to the Chinese Diet, the Guohui) will have 36 seats, reflecting Manchuria's smaller population.

She also decreed administrative reforms, to bring it in line with her father's system, dividing Manchuria into 6 provinces, with prefectures created from 1/6th of the provinces, creating 36 prefectures. The Jakunniyalma will also have a second chamber of six provinces, to elect a delegate to the Guohui, instead of it being appointed.

A province bordering Mongolia was given autonomy with the right to use Mongolian (the official languages of Manchuria were Manchu and Chinese), and the right to set up their government, and after 25 years (i.e. 1861), a referendum will be held on whether to become part of Mongolia, remain Manchu, or be its own outer province.

The bulging belly however on Xiunkun however in recent months seemed to indicate that the QIng would continue on... But she so far "neither denies nor confirms the pregnancy."

[Shrillland]

Halifax, Nova Scotia
October 25, 1836

A fierce Nor'easter blew into Nova Scotia on this day, the day the reinforcements arrived for the next phase of the British plan. Some thought it a bad omen, dooming the expedition to disaster, but Graves shook such thoughts off. He hoped to eliminate the main Quebecois force within 5 weeks, otherwise his forces would be bogged down in the snow, which was already starting to fall in some areas. He prepared a combined land and sea assault, with ships going down the river St. Lawrence toward Quebec, while land forces would march across the plains from New Brunswick, along the St. Lawrence shores. This force would launch the next day.

[Ruridova]

Halifax, Nova Scotia
October 25, 1836

A fierce Nor'easter blew into Nova Scotia on this day, the day the reinforcements arrived for the next phase of the British plan. Some thought it a bad omen, dooming the expedition to disaster, but Graves shook such thoughts off. He hoped to eliminate the main Quebecois force within 5 weeks, otherwise his forces would be bogged down in the snow, which was already starting to fall in some areas. He prepared a combined land and sea assault, with ships going down the river St. Lawrence toward Quebec, while land forces would march across the plains from New Brunswick, along the St. Lawrence shores. This force would launch the next day.

The Quebecois were mustering their forces to defend the cities of Gatineau, Ville du Quebec, Montreal, Trois-Rivieres, and Gaspe, focusing their efforts along the cities of the Saint-Laurent, particularly the proclaimed capital of Quebec, Ville du Quebec.

[Shrillland]

Gulf of St. Lawrence
October 30, 1836

The strong northeast winds helped bring Graves' forces into the Gulf of St. Lawrence in just two days, and they took another three cold, windy days to reach their first target, the Gaspe Peninsula, where they hoped to take the town and make it a supply outpost for the armies. Only 9,000 men out of 25,000 would be sent, as most of them would be needed for the assault on Ville du Quebec, where Wolfe defeated Montcalm and both men fell around 80 years before. The 35,000 land forces were now entering New Brunswick, and would be at Ville du Quebec in about ten days. Right now the main focus was on relatively remote but strategically important Gaspe.

[Ruridova]

Gulf of St. Lawrence
October 30, 1836

The strong northeast winds helped bring Graves' forces into the Gulf of St. Lawrence in just two days, and they took another three cold, windy days to reach their first target, the Gaspe Peninsula, where they hoped to take the town and make it a supply outpost for the armies. Only 9,000 men out of 25,000 would be sent, as most of them would be needed for the assault on Ville du Quebec, where Wolfe defeated Montcalm and both men fell around 80 years before. The 35,000 land forces were now entering New Brunswick, and would be at Ville du Quebec in about ten days. Right now the main focus was on relatively remote but strategically important Gaspe.

About 10,000 Américaineur men held the town of Gaspe.

[Shrillland]

Gaspe, Quebec
October 31, 1836

Another rain storm fell on Gaspe this morning, as the Naval forces began pounding the town. Landing parties were also being established on both the northern and southern shore of the Bay, planning to march towards Gaspe.

[Ruridova]

Gaspe, Quebec
October 31, 1836

Another rain storm fell on Gaspe this morning, as the Naval forces began pounding the town. Landing parties were also being established on both the northern and southern shore of the Bay, planning to march towards Gaspe.

The Américaineur cannon responded as best they could, and the forces quickly began to prepare a "retreat" into the woods that they would use to try and lure the British in to a trap.

[Shrillland]

The troops entered the town and pursued the Américaineurs into the nearby forest. British Ships now began to make harbour in the town itself, in what seemed to be an almost too easy mission. Almost.

[Ruridova]

The troops entered the town and pursued the Américaineurs into the nearby forest. British Ships now began to make harbour in the town itself, in what seemed to be an almost too easy mission. Almost.

The Américaineurs assaulted the British troops in the forest from all sides.

[Shrillland]

About 300 British soldiers fell in just 10 minutes, while the others fought back as best they could. The division commander prepared to withdraw back into the city; if this was to become a serious fight, the British could not win...at least, not easily.

[Ruridova]

About 300 British soldiers fell in just 10 minutes, while the others fought back as best they could. The division commander prepared to withdraw back into the city; if this was to become a serious fight, the British could not win...at least, not easily.

The Américaineurs moved to trap the redcoats in the forest.

[Shrillland]

Only 2,000 managed to escape to the town and try to dig in for a siege, but an unfriendly wind and another cold rain made it difficult. The Américaineurs were used to the hard Canadian winters, the British were used to milder ones, though this year all would feel winter's bite early and hard. The Navy did not assist in attacking the Americans as their strength would be needed later.

[Ruridova]

Only 2,000 managed to escape to the town and try to dig in for a siege, but an unfriendly wind and another cold rain made it difficult. The Américaineurs were used to the hard Canadian winters, the British were used to milder ones, though this year all would feel winter's bite early and hard. The Navy did not assist in attacking the Americans as their strength would be needed later.

The Américaineurs attacked the ones trapped in the woods, and decided to not attack the town until any remaining British troops in the forest were crushed.

[Shrillland]

Gaspe, Quebec
November 1, 1836

The British held out for one terrible night before the Quebecois forces managed to eliminate all but 800 men, who quickly surrendered. The British force in the town itself, and the remaining forces at sea waited for news.

[Ruridova]

Gaspe, Quebec
November 1, 1836

The British held out for one terrible night before the Quebecois forces managed to eliminate all but 800 men, who quickly surrendered. The British force in the town itself, and the remaining forces at sea waited for news.

The Quebecois Americaineurs now moved to assault the city itself from all sides.

[Shrillland]

With only 2,800 men the British tried to hold out, but the people were also arrayed against them, even so they tried their best, forcing a massive hand-to-hand battle.

[Ruridova]

With only 2,800 men the British tried to hold out, but the people were also arrayed against them, even so they tried their best, forcing a massive hand-to-hand battle.

The Quebecois, however, would not give in, and moved to totally and utterly destroy the British.

[Shrillland]

Gaspe, Quebec
November 2, 1836

The sun rose over the small town of Gaspe, now utterly devoid of British soldiers after a massacre perpetrated by the Americaineurs. The British now set sail in the hopes that they would meet the Land assault in Ville du Quebec. They were still in New Brunswick and would take a week, and in that week nature would appear to take sides.

Newfoundland

Here, under British authority, the first general elections in America since the war began-and the second since Newfoundland gained limited self-governance took place today. The Liberals received a clear majority with 11 seats, but the Chief Justice of the Colony, Henry John Boulton, set aside the results after many ballots did not carry the seal, though in truth it was likely because the Liberals here supported the Americaners. New elections would take place in the spring.

[Ruridova]

Gaspe, Quebec
November 2, 1836

The sun rose over the small town of Gaspe, now utterly devoid of British soldiers after a massacre perpetrated by the Americaineurs. The British now set sail in the hopes that they would meet the Land assault in Ville du Quebec. They were still in New Brunswick and would take a week, and in that week nature would appear to take sides.

The Americaneurs here rejoiced, but now Ville du Quebec was at stake, and the city was being manned and fortified at as fast a pace as possible.

[Shrillland]

November 4, 1836

Two days had passed, and while the land contingent was now south of Bathhurst, New Brunswick, the naval force, which should have arrived at Ville du Quebec today, had only just set off, due to an early November snowstorm at sea, which lead to two collisions due to the lack of visibility, and another ship ran aground. Almost as many people died within these two days as there were killed at Gaspe. Today however the snow died down, but the wind did not let up, and conditions on the ships were bad.