The Rise of the European Emperor

This day, at dinner time, Louis XII was frowning. Although it was decided to have a son, then marry Edward's daughter, and then plot a plan for the whole of England. However, if Edward couldn't hold on at this time, it would be over.

Because of the blockade of the English fleet, the French ships could not approach the waters near Dublin, and the situation on the island of Ireland was unknown. Therefore, Louis XII was very worried that Edward's regime would collapse due to lack of food.

So, these days, Louis XII has been absent-minded and has a bad appetite. Moreover, there is no intention to create man with the queen.

After all, if Edward is finished, Edward's daughter Princess Margaret will also die. Even if he made princes, there is no reason to annex England.

In fact, Louis XII disliked Queen Anne somewhat. After all, Anne was the widow of a dead man. If it weren't for the fear that the Duchy of Brittany would be taken away by other countries because of marriage, Louis XII would not be willing to marry her.

The Principality of Brittany is a powerful independent principality with an area of ​​20,000 square kilometers. It was not affiliated to France before, but has an independent administrative system.

However, because of its important geographical location, the Principality of Brittany has always been the object of competition and wooing between France and the United Kingdom. At one time, this area was part of the United Kingdom, but then due to internal struggles, it became close to France... Later, it became a powerful principality oscillating between Britain and France.

Originally, Anne of Brittany was married to Maximilian I. Unfortunately, Maximilian I was not able to attend the wedding in person, but sent an agent to attend the wedding.

Because of this loophole, King Charles VIII of France declared the wedding invalid and sent troops out to rob Anne and forcibly marry her as his wife.

What's interesting is that Charles VIII's originally engaged fiancee was the daughter of Maximilian I, Margaret of Austria. In other words, Charles VIII was originally the prospective son-in-law of Maximilian I. But the result was that the prospective son-in-law robbed the old husband's wife...

In other words, Charles VIII forcibly married his mother-in-law...

After that, in desperation, Maximilian I married his daughter, Princess Margaret, to the Spanish prince Juan, and established an anti-French alliance with Spain. After that, he had to marry Maria, the niece of Ludovico Sforza, Duke of Milan, as a sequel.

The reason why Charles VIII desperately wanted to snatch Anne as his wife was because the position of the Duchy of Brittany was too important. The Principality of Brittany is located in the northwest of France, and the Netherlands is in the northeast of France.

And Paris is located in the middle of the Netherlands and Brittany. If Maximilian I controlled the Duchy of Brittany through marriage, it would be easy to attack Paris from both sides.

Similarly, if the Principality of Brittany fell to the United Kingdom, the British army could also use the Principality of Brittany as a springboard to invade northern France.

Therefore, whether it was Charles VIII or Louis XII, in order to solve the problem of Brittany, they all decided to marry Anne of Brittany as their queen. As a result, France's territory instantly increased by 20,000 square kilometers. And, no worries.

Dinner is actually held in the palace of the Queen of the Palace of the Louvre, and there is a special restaurant here. Although she was not used to the queen, she was the queen after all, and the legitimate heir to the Duchy of Brittany. Therefore, Louis XII still has to give the face that should be given.

Originally, Louis XII thought that this day would pass. However, the favored Count Count Duarte suddenly came to visit, and strongly recommended two chefs from Italy, and strongly asked for a meal.

Louis XII wondered whether to laugh or cry, and asked:

"Amber (the name of Earl Duarte), these two chefs are really so good at cooking? Look at you, your saliva is almost left..."

"Of course, Your Majesty, you don't know that these two chefs from Italy have made delicious food! Compared to what they cooked before, it was almost the same as what a pig would eat. I tried it yesterday. once,

Haven't had enough yet! "

"What's the matter? I only tasted the delicious food yesterday, and I sent it to the palace today?" Louis XII asked curiously.

Count Duarte was waiting for Louis XII to ask this question, and he quickly expressed his loyalty:

"Of course, as your most loyal servant, if you have good things, how can you enjoy them alone? You must give priority to you, Your Majesty! It's just...the dishes they make are so delicious, I can't help but run over to eat..." After he finished speaking, he pretended to be embarrassed. These words were taught to him by Amy, and the effect was naturally good. And Amy, because of his good advice, is already one of his confidants.

Louis XII was greatly moved when he heard this, and praised Count Duarte for his loyalty. You must know that in the West, the great nobles are all powerful vassals, and they are not very bird kings. Unlike ancient China, the emperor could kill those nobles at will.

Although France is currently the most centralized country in Western Europe, the authority of the king is still incomparable to that of the emperors of the East. Therefore, those dukes and counts may not have the same respect for the king as Duarte.

However, then again, the reason why Earl Duarte is so hard to flatter the king is not to gain a fief and become an actual earl? If he really became a powerful and powerful earl, Earl Duarte might not be as keen as he is now.

After all, if you become a real earl, you won't have so many requirements. There is no requirement, naturally "no desire is just", and there is no need to flatter the king. Only the Earl of Duarte, who has no earl's fief, will be dedicated to serving Louis XII.

And this is also one of the important reasons why Louis XII likes to appoint those nobles who do not have great strength as his close ministers. Powerful nobles are rigid without desires, and may not be willing to kill him as a king. And those close officials who have no strength need to work hard for the king in order to obtain rich rewards, preferably the wealth that can be passed down through the generations.

In fact, Earl Duarte looks greedy. Although there are elements of performance and exaggeration, part of it is true. The food he ate yesterday was truly unforgettable. Today, I came to the palace for a meal, on the one hand, to show my loyalty to Louis XII, on the other hand, I really wanted to taste the food again.

According to the original plan, Count Duarte looked at Louis XII pitifully and said:

"Your Majesty, can I send a few chefs to the palace to learn cooking with these two chefs for a period of time? The minister sent them to the palace early this morning, and they didn't have time to let their own chefs learn how to cook with them. Well. So, they can only be chased to the palace to study..."

Seeing the exaggerated performance of Count Duarte, it was very interesting that Louis XII also arrived, and his mood was much better. So, he waved his hand greatly:

"I agree. You will send someone to learn how to cook tomorrow. However, I have been made curious by you now. Are the dishes made by those two chefs really that delicious?"

"It's absolutely delicious, it's delicious! Otherwise, I wouldn't have the cheek to come to the palace to eat!" Earl Duarte said firmly. He had tasted it himself, so he was very sure. Mobile users, please browse and read for a better reading experience.

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