Chapter 437 The Attacking Prime Minister
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Hurry up, the messenger from the Huguenots rode to the seaside, and then came to London by boat.
As an envoy, naturally they cannot be a small person, otherwise they will not be able to show their sincerity.
Baron Periguet took on the task of envoy.
Among the Huguenot nobles, Baron Perigueux is the backbone of the entire faction, and he is also a Huguenot believer. His constant pursuit is to make the Huguenots the orthodox religion of France.
But the French Catholic Church is too strong, it is not an exaggeration to say that it is the eldest son of Catholicism, and it is difficult for Protestants to shake the situation at this time.
As a baron in his thirties, he has enough life experience. Of course, he knows that France today is a powder keg, and if he is not careful, he will be blown to pieces.
So, the shrewd man immediately spent a lot of Lears to get this errand.
Although I am a little tired, I still have merit and no danger. It is really a rare job.
So, with such a mood, the Baron came to London to meet with His Majesty the King who had little presence in Europe.
After getting off the boat, the baron turned his head and saw that the pier was extremely wide, clean and tidy, and there seemed to be no dust on the ground, as if it was not at the pier, but in some noble mansion.
Workers in short jackets follow a different order and work in an orderly manner. Harmony and quiet are their adjectives.
More importantly, there were so many merchants coming and going, and the various accents were extremely messy, and even some Ottoman merchants could be seen, which made the Baron extremely amazed.
This is a place comparable to the port of Marseilles. Are the English already so powerful?
The baron couldn't help feeling emotional in his heart, but the expression on his face was still the same as usual.
Out of the pier, the baron took his attendants, hired a carriage, and went to the French embassy in England.
Along the way, he opened the curtains and looked at the orderly roads and facades, the crowded and orderly streets, the sound of hawking, and the pictures of a prosperous economy, all of a sudden freeze in his mind, which made him even more surprised .
It is really surprising that this country, which has had grievances with France for hundreds of years, has developed to such an extent.
After that, he suddenly realized something.
Only by turning France into the world of Huguenots, the whole of France will be like England, with a booming economy and strong national strength.
Defeating the Catholic League is their only pursuit now.
Arrived at the embassy, Baron Perigue was kindly received by the ambassador.
The ambassador to England is a pro-Huguenot aristocrat, so he has no scruples to ask for help.
The next day, the post that representatives of the French Huguenots came to ask for an interview had arrived at the palace.
His Majesty the King, who had already heard the news, did not personally meet the envoy, and held an impromptu cabinet meeting.
"Everyone, as expected, the French Huguenots have sent envoys to ask for help. Do you have any ideas?"
"Your Majesty, at present, the Catholic League has a huge advantage in the army. For the present plan, the only way to win the Huguenots is to invade Paris immediately and quickly!"
Hearing this, Edward took a look at the prime minister who had remarkable talent in governing the country but had little achievements in the military. He became curious and asked, "What are you talking about?"
"Your Majesty, up to now, the only way for our United Kingdom to go is to support the Huguenots, so the only way to let the Huguenots make a quick decision, directly approaching the city of Paris, and hold back the main force of the Catholic League, will be let We get the most out of it!"
Your Excellency the Prime Minister looked at the surprised gazes from the king and ministers, feeling a burst of pride in his heart.
For so long, he has always shown himself as a civil servant, but not many people know that he also has profound attainments in strategy.
Now, his words shocked everyone directly, which made him very proud.
But our King, His Majesty the King, is clear in his heart.
This is the important minister in the Elizabethan period recorded in history, the William Sessels who played a big role in England's defeat of Spain.
Sure enough, those who left their names in history should not be underestimated.
Although he doesn't know how the religious war in history was like, but according to his own observation, the strength gap between the Catholic League and the Huguenots is indeed very large.
Just the huge population gap is an irreparable
"Continue, Mr. Prime Minister!" A look of relief suddenly appeared on His Majesty Edward's face, which William Selsey couldn't understand.
However, gaining His Majesty's trust is what he should do.
Although the cabinet is headed by him, all the ministers are appointed by His Majesty the King himself, and he is only the head of civil servants!
If you want to make a big splash, you must gain the unity of the cabinet members, and the premise is to gain the trust of His Majesty the King.
So, he immediately spoke energetically.
"In this way, let them send troops to hold back the main force, while we send troops to take advantage of Calais' advantages and quickly capture Rouen. In this way, the Normandy area is under our control!"
"Then support the Huguenots and let them fight each other with the Catholic League. We will gradually erode France. At that time, it will not be long before France will be bathed in the glory of His Majesty the King again!"
At the end, William Selsey suddenly became agitated, bowed to Edward with an impassioned look, and then faced the other cabinet members, waving his arms and shouting loudly.
Such a scene really shocked everyone, and the speech was so powerful and bold.
In fact, after the Hundred Years' War, and even in the later period of Henry VIII, everyone in England gave up their pursuit of France, including Henry VIII.
This is like the Eastern Jin Dynasty in history. If the territory is to be restored, the interests of the south will be consumed. In the end, the northern gentry will sit in the court. Who would like it.
England is the same. The English people and nobles do not want to sacrifice the interests of England for the king.
Although the ministers were stunned for a moment, they finally came to their senses and looked at His Majesty's face from the side. When they found that there was nothing unusual, they understood.
So, this proposal was supported by all cabinet members.
At this point, sending troops is already an iron fight, but Normandy is a tough bone, so we have to prepare with both hands.
"Your Excellency said it very well, but in addition to Normandy, Brittany must also march!"
(end of this chapter)