My British Empire

  Chapter 420 Reactions from all parties

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  The death of Henry II did not bring anything to France, and the entire kingdom was as peaceful as ever.

  Afterwards, the eldest son of Henry II ascended the throne in Reims Cathedral. He was only fifteen years old and was called François II.

   Soon, the news that Henry II went to see God reached London, and our King was very happy.

  At this time, Edward was receiving the highlander envoys from Scotland, or in other words, the pilgrimage offerings of several tribes this year.

   Every year, gifts are given to the king to serve as taxes.

   As for these gifts, they were nothing more than animal furs, and Edward really didn't like them.

  Scotland is the most famous, than Scotch whiskey and Scottish highland warriors.

  Especially for highland fighters, in this era where cold weapons are still dominant, the source of strong soldiers is the key to the victory of the army.

  Edward showed a smile like a spring breeze, and received the representatives of these highlanders.

   And invited a translator, the two had a cordial conversation, the content was nothing more than firmly supporting His Majesty the King and being loyal to His Majesty the King!

  According to the usual practice, Edward also rewarded some items, including paper, Bible, and some ironware.

  Although the value of the items is asymmetrical, this is to generalize these tribes and let them serve the kingdom wholeheartedly.

   It should be said that although these highlanders are rebellious, they often fight with each other and rebel from time to time.

  However, if outsiders come to beat their loyal master, they will stubbornly support their master, preferring to die rather than submit.

For example, in the Stuart dynasty in history, after James II was defeated by the Glorious Revolution, his daughter and son-in-law came to the throne, and then his daughter Queen Anne, and after that, the parliament suddenly elected an earl of Hanover from Germany as king, and James The second son was abandoned.

   This is not bad. The Highlanders have always supported James II and his heirs. Even in the eighteenth century, the British government became stronger and stronger, but the Highlanders still chose to riot.

  This kind of silly and cute spirit is exactly what Edward appreciates.

  Europe is not good at this point, there is no spirit of loyalty to the monarch at all, the mind is full of God, and there is no loyal thinking in the mind.

   It’s better to be a barbarian, with a single mind.

  While relying on the translator to talk to these tribal envoys, Edward thought without thinking.

  As soon as he thought of this, Edward hurriedly ordered:

   "When they go back, send them a cart of silk!"

  Silk was originally only produced in the East, but who told the Ottoman Empire to get stuck?

   In desperation, the Europeans began to study on their own and developed imitation silk. Although the quality of silk was inferior to that of the East, it was still widely welcomed in Europe.

  Of course, Edward is not good at silk, but there are people in Italy who can directly buy a few craftsmen and come to England, which is much better than glass.

   "Yes, Your Majesty!" The personal secretary at the side quickly wrote it down in the notebook, and then handed it over to the secretariat.

   "Your Majesty!" A man came from the secretariat suddenly, and Edward waved his hand to send the tribal envoys away before letting him speak.

"What's up?"

   "French King Henry II passed away, and the fifteen-year-old Dauphin ascended the throne as François II!"

   "Really? This is really good news!" Edward clapped his hands happily when he heard the news.

   Edward was so excited.

  Because the young king only knew that a religious civil war would break out in France in the sixteenth century, and the whole country had been fighting for decades. That was a mess!

  But he wasn't sure when it was, but Henry II's sudden death at this time, don't think about it, the religious war must be a certain period of time in the future, just a few years.

   Next, it won't be long before a religious civil war will break out in France, and then it will be a good opportunity for him to fish in troubled waters.

  In today's Europe, the largest country is Spain, which controls a huge territory and has a strong military force.

  The second largest country is France, which holds a strong economic power and population.

  The third is Edward's United Kingdom, the military economy is medium, and the two are balanced.

  Don't be afraid of Spain. Although the territory is large, it is one piece to the east and one piece to the west. Sooner or later, it will have to say goodbye.

  France is different. Today, France basically maintains a unified situation, and it has the largest population.

  At this time, the population of France has reached 18 million, that of the United Kingdom is more than 4 million, and that of Spain is more than 8 million.

  Spain and Britain combined do not have as many as France, so France has the greatest war potential.

  With such a huge population, Edward's heart itch.

  Why he hasn’t colonized the Americas until now is because the population is insufficient. The current population can’t even satisfy the factories, let alone colonize the Americas. Ireland is a bit too much.

  Thinking of this, Edward realized that he was going to prepare for the war next. Where would he eat such a delicious meal?

   Normandy? Or Brittany?

  At this time, Madrid, Spain.

  Philip II, who had been busy all the time, also heard the news.

  His Majesty the King is hugging his son, excited and deeply moved.

   This is his first heir, and it may be the last. The more he looks at the little guy, the more Philip feels pity.

   Kissed him on the forehead, Philip II turned his head and received the messenger.

   "What's the matter?" Philip II asked majesticly, interrupting the time to play with his son is not a trivial matter.

   "Your Majesty, King Henry II of France has passed away and his son has ascended the throne!"

   "What? Is this true?" Philip II couldn't help asking, his face full of searching.

   "Yes, Your Majesty, Henry II was stabbed in the eye by a wooden chip in a fight with Gabriel, the captain of the Scottish Guards. After ten days of hard work, he died!"

  The attendant glanced at His Majesty the King and continued.

   "Very good, really great, the annoying Henry II has finally passed away!"

  After Henry II ascended the throne, he continued to fight against Charles V, and after Philip II inherited the throne, he also continued.

  Although he won the war in Italy, his court went bankrupt.

  So, the shameless Philip II directly announced to his creditors that the court was bankrupt. This was the third time he had gone bankrupt since he ascended the throne in 1556.

  His Majesty the King announced the bankruptcy of the palace, which directly made the bankers who borrowed money speechless, and the debt could only be dragged on.

   This gave the Genoese bankers a deep experience. The one who owes the debt is the famous saying of the uncle.

   "Tell those Genoese bankers that the King of France is dead, and I want to borrow another sum of money from them!"

  Philip II had a smile on his face, and announced to the attendant, without any sense of shame.

  A fifteen-year-old king, it is difficult for France to think about it, Philip II thought silently.

  (end of this chapter)