My British Empire

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On the second day, there was a dense drizzle in Oxford City, which soaked the already dilapidated roads in Oxford City. All kinds of dirt and garbage were washed and piled up by the rain, forming small obstacles on the road.

And the pedestrians on the road walked by without seeing it. Obviously, they were used to it, and it even became a part of their life.

Seeing this, Jack and the others could only hold their noses, walk around the streets, and spend a lot of energy and money to find out the news they needed in Oxfordshire.

Regarding today's request, Jack kept a straight face and told them that they must inquire about the specific information of Judge Felton. After all, the information on paper is too superficial. Only by referring to more information can we understand Felton John three-dimensionally. justice.

In the city of Oxford, every tavern and hotel is full of people from the Palace Intelligence Department, and everyone is interspersed with them, with no distractions, ears pricked up, listening to all kinds of gossip, often, these words that slip out accidentally are what they need.

Therefore, everyone can only be patient and carefully screen the news they need.

At this time, Jack, as the commander-in-chief, was naturally not idle, and he needed a more powerful force.

As I said before, two rivers in Oxfordshire flow through and irrigate a lot of farmland.

In the 16th century, even in Europe at that time, there was no fertilizer for agricultural production, most of the production tools were made of wood and stone, and there were no water conservancy projects. In addition, due to the lack of physical strength of farmers, there were good irrigation conditions. This is England's first-class farmland.

Therefore, Oxfordshire has attracted the attention of the Church of England, which owns a large number of church properties here, accounting for almost three-quarters, all of which are cheaper than the Tudor royal family.

And here, the power of the royal family is the strongest. With such a good help, why not use it?

In fact, relying on Felton John's corruption charges alone would be enough to bring him to justice, but Jack did not do so.

If this is done, at most one judge will be appointed, and it will not show the prestige of the Palace Intelligence Service to the English at all.

Don't underestimate the prestige, with a major case that shocked England, it will be much more convenient for the Palace Intelligence Department to act in England.

What's more, according to Jack's own estimation, His Majesty the King also has expectations for his handling of this incident. A small judge corruption case is not enough to satisfy the king's appetite.

For his own future, and for his impression on His Majesty the King, Jack could only resort to any means.

Wearing a black tall hat and a black fox fur coat, like a low-key business owner, Jack walked silently without attracting the attention of others.

This time he was going to a white residence near the Oxford City Hall, where a family of lawyers lived, and this was a secret stronghold of Blood Blade, and it was also a former investigation office of the royal family.

For Oxford, the kings of all dynasties also valued it very much, and it is common for some people to be placed there.

In order to support the development of the Palace Intelligence Division, Edward transferred some of Blood Blade's hidden strongholds in various places to the Palace Intelligence Division, and Guy could only nod in agreement.

So, here's where Jack's trip came in.

The journey went smoothly, and he reached his goal smoothly. The person in charge of the stronghold patted his chest and promised to collect all the people and information related to Felton John. Please rest assured.

In this regard, Jack also smiled with satisfaction and praised them a few words, and then left the stronghold.

After walking out of the gate, Jack put away his smile and showed a serious expression on his face.

He is 100% sure that this stronghold has been exposed, and it can even be said that there are moles planted by others. In less than a day, the news of his arrival in Oxford will definitely spread throughout the city of Oxford.

With such an analysis, Jack also has a reason.

When he walked into the room, the people in the stronghold all had a well-thought-out expression, and more importantly, they were delaying the cooperation he asked for one by one, with all kinds of explanations filling their mouths. No words.

And if you still believe that they will help you, then you don't know when you will have to wait.

Jack's heart became colder and colder. This force is too powerful, even the stronghold of Blood Blade has penetrated. The water in Oxford City is really deep!

Since they came to Oxford, they have been caught and watched, and their every move is probably in the eyes of others, as if they are acting.

Shaking his head with a wry smile, Jack's expression became serious. This kind of difficulty cannot make him succumb.

With a sigh of relief, Jack regained his confident expression and felt refreshed.

Strolling on the streets of Oxford, Jack rarely relaxes for a while, and prepares to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Oxford carefully. After a few glances, he can only shake his head and choose to give up.

Oxford is still the same as other English cities. Although the city is small, it has a population of several thousand. All kinds of garbage and filth are scattered all over the streets and alleys, making the narrow streets even narrower. This makes him who is used to the cleanliness of London Erase the appreciation of the mind.

When he felt a little anxious, a group of people also started to tremble with fear.

On the outskirts of Oxford, a large-scale mansion covers an area of ​​two hundred acres. All kinds of flowers and expensive trees are everywhere, and the eaves, doors and windows are carved with exquisite patterns.

When you go in, you can see the splendor and splendor of all kinds of artworks and gold ornaments. It can be said that this residence is even more gorgeous than Edward's palace.

This is the Delphi Palace (the location of the palace of the sun god Apollo in Greek mythology) built by Sir Parker Matthew of Oxfordshire, which spent a lot of money, showing the huge financial resources of the Matthew family.

Unlike China, Western kings have no requirements for private residences and other buildings. Therefore, as long as you have money, you can build a palace that is even more magnificent than the royal palace. You can even name it at will, and the king has no control over it.

From this aspect, it can be seen that the degree of decline of Western royal power is not the same as that of Chinese emperors, and there are strict regulations on basic necessities of life.

The gorgeous palaces built by private individuals are often captured or bought by the king. After all, this is the most convenient way, and there is no need to wait so long.

For example, the Ampton Palace on the banks of the Thames, which is said to be comparable to the Palace of Versailles in France, was taken by Henry VIII from a bishop named Worthy. As for where will he live in the future? Of course, it is a prison, and they can willingly sacrifice for any crime of blasphemy against the king.

If it is in a local area, it is much safer, at least His Majesty the King does not have an intuitive understanding, so, following the great wealth of the Age of Discovery, batches of exquisite castles and residences emerged in various places during the Tudor period.