My British Empire

My uncle! I am very sorry for what happened yesterday! Edward said sincerely, I can't help you much!

It's nothing! It's just a trivial matter! Baron Thomas was very free and easy, but Edward, who was staring at him, still saw the trace of hatred in his eyes.

After all, on the wedding day, my wife was bullied by my family members, which really lost face, and for nobles, face is their pursuit in life.

I'm surprised by what Uncle Edward did! Edward said in a childish voice, After all, you are his younger brother!

Don't mention him, Edward! Baron Thomas said angrily, He doesn't treat me like a brother!

As for what happened last night, Uncle! I think it's mainly due to your status! Edward said solemnly, still staring into his eyes.

What do you mean? Edward!

I said the main reason is that Uncle Edward looks down on your status! Edward said with regret, After all, you are only a baron, and he is already a duke!

As for Mrs. Anne, you know that her natal family was originally an earl, so she won't look down on Aunt Catherine!

This is indeed the case! The baron looked thoughtful. There was an indescribable gloom on his face, which seemed to indicate that he thought so in his heart. His right thumb was rubbing against the wedding ring on his left hand, and he seemed to be accumulating something.

Edward successfully analyzed the cause and effect of yesterday's events for Baron Thomas, in order to awaken Baron Thomas' ambition, and even to use his ambition.

And the reason Edward went to Thomas was for the navy in his hands. After all, he is now the number one in the navy.

As king, Edward must master the army.

England's navy has always been weaker than the army, and its importance is not as high as that of the army, so it has not entered the sight of the regents.

So for now, Edward can only have the opportunity to master the navy,

Speaking of this, I have to mention England's navy.

In the Middle Ages, Britain did not have a so-called Royal Navy, in fact it did not even have real warships. In time of war, the king has the right to recruit ships and personnel, so they get out of their daily work and go to the sea battlefield to serve.

Some kings also occasionally pay for some naval forces out of their own pockets, so these two parts of the army are combined to fight together during wartime.

Wars broke out on the European continent from time to time. In fact, since the Norman conquest era, the British royal family has seized a large number of territories in France, and has to covet a larger territory. Hanging alone overseas, but constantly intervening in the war in Europe. The current Edwardian Tudors retained several small territories in France.

Those chicken thief British merchants saw and smelled huge business opportunities. In the beginning, some wealthy businessmen signed a contract with the king to contribute money and efforts to build a professional sea force for the imperial court, in exchange for trade privileges and tax-free policies. Later, this practice became popular in the whole society. In Bristol The practice of colluding with officials and businessmen such as ports such as the Wukou Joint Defense was even more popular for a while.

Henry V later discovered that it would be more cost-effective to form a dedicated fleet. But the fleet formed by the public at this time was not a battle fleet, but a means of transporting troops in the waters around Britain and the mainland.

After his death, the entire fleet was sold for silver. During the Tudor Dynasty, the royal family continued to use the practice of signing charter contracts with contractors. The only change was that the scale continued to expand, and the specific terms were constantly adjusted.

Just two years after Columbus's first voyage, and three years before Henry VII sent John Cabot to Newfoundland, Spain and Portugal negotiated and reached an agreement at Tordesillas, agreeing to use a meridian 370 leagues west of Cape Verde as the dividing line for the Defining its sphere of influence, all territories to the west of the frontier belonged to Spain and to the east to Portugal.

When Henry VIII ascended the throne, all the sea property he inherited was only 5 ships; although he did not have the wealth that the second emperor should have, he still worked hard to create a standing fleet during his reign.

Not only did he develop his navy to the size of more than 50 ships, but more importantly, this fleet is no longer a separate and improvised group of wandering soldiers, but has begun to take shape in a fixed organizational form, so There are many documents that regard him as the founder of the British Navy.

But under this aggressive momentum, his strength is strong from the outside, and his navy is only a defensive force, because this is the critical moment of religious division, and he has no other distractions, and he has improved to a higher level. Henry VIII and his father Henry VII also foresightedly established shipbuilding facilities which later developed into Portsmouth, Telford and Warriors Naval Shipyards.

My dear uncle, let's make a deal! Edward said to the Baron straightforwardly, without any delay or beating around the bush.

I want to borrow the navy under your command!!

What? Edward, are you joking! Baron Thomas seemed to hear a humorous joke, My lord! This is not the time for joking!

I'm not joking! Dear Lord of the Navy! Edward's expression was very serious, and he narrated in a flat voice without being disturbed by the Baron, as if he was telling someone else's story.

Then my lord, why do you borrow your navy? The baron was infected by Edward's calm demeanor, and his tone became serious.

Minister! Don't you know that the Thames from my distillery is sold all over Europe?

Yes! But, Your Majesty, do you need the Navy at your service?

Yes! You don't know, pirates are getting more and more rampant! Edward said shamelessly, still taking it for granted.

It's time for the navy of England to serve His Majesty the King of England!

I suppose you think so too! My dear uncle!

Of course! It is an honor for all naval officers to serve His Majesty the King! Minister Thomas raised his hat as a sign of loyalty to the king.

I believe in Your Excellency's ability! In my opinion, your title and ability do not quite match!

Edward said solemnly, and a political deal was completed during the conversation.

Your Majesty! Your decisions are always so wise! His Excellency the Baron was overwhelmed by the news, and his words trembled a little!

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