The Rise of the European Emperor

Francois, a French knight who was canonized as Count of Calais, was like being hit by a pie falling from the sky when he was hungry. That feeling is simply ecstatic.

Although he knew about a strategic location like the fortress of Calais, it was impossible for King Louis XII of France to manage it himself. But François understood that in exchange, Louis XII would also give himself a handsome reward. At the very least, this treatment is much better than the treatment of his previous knighthood...

More importantly, with the title of Count of Calais, the eldest son of his own will no longer have to sacrifice his life to exchange his status as a knight, the lowest-ranking noble that can only enjoy one lifetime and cannot be inherited. Even if there is no benefit like an ordinary earl, as long as both Britain and France recognize their title of earl, their children and grandchildren will be able to inherit this title and become a generation of nobles in the future without paying any price... That feeling, Francois Knight is already excited I can't speak...

"When I am officially enthroned in London, don't forget to come to London. At that time, I will hold a formal ceremony for you to be conferred earl, don't forget." Before boarding the ship, Edward instructed.

"Hmmmm--I must be there on time!" The dizzy Francois floated on the boat returning home...

Looking at the sailing ship, Marin suddenly smacked his lips:

"What a pity, I originally planned to glue a boat to drown these French officers... Now, there is no chance... It's a pity..."

Then he said to Edward:

"Your Majesty, it seems that you can't use that glue boat..."

After Edward was silent for a while, he suddenly said:

"No, it works..."

"Is it still useful? For whom?" Marin was very curious. Anyway, it's not for me. After all, this ship is made by myself, and I can't ride it myself.

"Have you forgotten the children of my cousins?"

"You mean... the children of the daughters of His Majesty Edward IV?"

Edward IV had many children, except for Edward V and Richard, Duke of York, who were killed by Richard III, and five daughters survived.

In addition to Princess Elizabeth, Queen of Henry VII, and Princess Bridget, who became a nun, there are three other princesses - Cecily of York, Anne of York and Catherine of York...

The three princesses were all married and had children.

And have children. From a legal point of view, all three of their children have the right to inherit the throne, and they are ranked very high.

Queen Elizabeth's child, Edward could be put to death in the name of the son of King Henry VII. However, the children of the other three princesses are not very easy to start. At least, there is no excuse to kill...

Even if the husband Edward of the three can find an excuse to "reverse" to kill, but the children of these three cousins ​​are of royal blood, so it is not easy to use the knife...

However, Edward was unwilling to keep them...

How did the "War of the Red and White Roses" come about? Isn't it because the children of the royal family, with the support of some people, rose up to fight for the throne? The children of Edward's three cousins ​​are considered the blood of the York royal family. If they are supported by any careerist, they will immediately become contenders for the throne.

Therefore, Edward thought about it, in order to avoid the recurrence of the "War of the Red and White Roses", and learning from the practice of his mortal enemy Henry VII, he decided to cut the grass and root, and put an end to the future troubles of the royal family...

However, it is easy to be accused of directly killing these royal blood, and even someone will find an excuse to overthrow. What's more, the children of those cousins ​​are still children...

So, Edward needed a way to get rid of them without stigmatizing them. As it happens, Marin's glued boat fits that bill.

Edward could pretend to allow the children of his cousins ​​to go into exile by boat, and in the presence of everyone, the royal blood would be sent to sea in luxurious-looking ships from London. Then, under the wind and waves of the English Channel, the ships fell apart, and the children drowned in the middle of the English Channel... so that Edward would not have to bear the notoriety of killing his relatives...

Marin thought about it and thought that Edward's plan was a good one - to send the children on board in the presence of everyone to get rid of suspicion. Then the ship has an accident at sea, don't blame me...

However, after thinking about it, Marin reminded:

"Your Majesty, don't forget one person..."

"Who?"

"Margaret Tudor, the eldest daughter of false king Henry, is the Queen of Scotland..."

"This... is really difficult..." Edward suddenly remembered that Margaret Tudor had married King James IV of Scotland as his wife in 1503. Although the dowry given by Henry VII was too small, James IV was dissatisfied. But it is undeniable that Margaret Tudor was the eldest daughter of Henry VII.

Once Edward captured London, killing Henry VII and his son Henry VIII, and young daughter Mary (the future queen of France, on whom Louis XII died in her belly), Queen Margaret Tudor of Scotland immediately would be the sole legitimate heir to Henry VII's Tudor dynasty.

Moreover, Marin and Edward can be sure - with James IV's urination, and the French people's dislike of England, they will definitely support Margaret Tudor as the heir to the throne of England. Even if you don't support Margaret Tudor as Queen of England, you will support her son as King of England... This is the national policy of the French and Scots - to make England restless for a day...

"This... we will attack Scotland later and get rid of Margaret..." Edward frowned.

Scotland is not easy to mess with, their army is still there, tens of thousands of troops. Moreover, Scotland's terrain is dangerous and difficult to attack...

"Yes! The Scottish army has entered England! Let's destroy it!" Edward slapped his thigh.

"Knock out who?" Marin didn't respond for a while.

"Scotland's army of 10,000! As long as 10,000 people are eliminated, Scotland, which has only a few hundred thousand people, will definitely not be able to recover. When we finish cleaning up Henry, what will happen to Scotland without the army even if the terrain is dangerous? We can't let us fight? We rushed into Edinburgh and killed Margaret Tudor..."

Marin said helplessly:

"Your Majesty, our agreement does not include the destruction of Scotland. If so, I will increase the price!"

"No problem, I'll give you another Scottish county, close to the Northumberland area, and double your territory!"

"Okay, deal!"

Then, Marin's army suddenly turned north and went to destroy the Scottish army...