[Henry VIII] Tudor Crown

"Your Majesty, the letter from Princess Mary has arrived." Richard Cromwell handed a letter with the Dudo rose and the Lorraine badge to William III. Will ordered: "Let the dean of the Catherine-Marie Monastery prepare to welcome Princess Mary. In addition, arrange for Princess Mary's exclusive carriage so that she can visit our parents in St. George's Church."

"Yes..." Richard Cromwell wrote down William III's request, and then reported the conflict in France: "As you might expect, the Duke of Guise never wanted to be normal with the Huguenots. Dialogue, and even rejected Catherine de Medici's request to withdraw troops."

"It was expected." William III said calmly, "Without the King of Spain waving the flag to cheer... Even if the Duke of Guise had a hundred courage, he would not be able to fight against all the nobles."

Richard Cromwell could not answer William III's words, because he was not a member of the Queen's Council, so it is always right to keep silent on political affairs.

"Have the Queen of Scots and Sir Cecil arrived in Belgium?" William III asked casually.

"If there are no emergencies along the road, they should arrive in Belgium tomorrow, and then attend the funeral of the Duke of Lorraine with the Duke of Richmond." Richard Cromwell has a notebook specially used to record the itinerary of the royal family members .

Because of the fine weather these days, Mary Stuart and Sir Cecil should have arrived in Belgium earlier than expected.

"Send a message to Sir Cecil and ask him to tell Alexander to take Mary Stuart to stay for a while after attending the funeral of the Duke of Lorraine." William III was very clear about Princess Mary's purpose of returning home, So let the Duke of Richmond express his position to the Duchy of Lorraine instead of him.

Although it is impossible for the Principality of Lorraine to favor either side in terms of position, this is the best arrangement for England, France, and Spain.

If the Duke of Guise inherits the Duchy of Lorraine, it is estimated that Philip II will give up this pawn before William III and Catherine de Medici join forces to destroy him.

After all, they have become the rulers of the Grand Duchy... why bother to bow their knees to the King of Spain?

Speaking of Spain, William III thought of the question of the succession of the Pope, and decided to ask the English ambassador to Florence to test Cosimo I's tone.

For the Medici family, which had been silent for a long time, this was their glorious peak once again since the second half of the fifteenth century.

With Giovanni de' Medici assuming the papal sceptre, Cosimo I would be able to secure his coveted title of Grand Duke of Tuscany.

It is no wonder that Philip II wanted to find someone in France who could indirectly control the regime.

If Cosimo I really intends to break up with Philip II, then Philip II must first let the other party understand what the end of betrayal is.

Cosimo I was a wise man.

In the case where Italy borders France and the Republic of Genoa (Spanish dependent territory), it is absolutely impossible for him to break away from the "rule" of Philip II on the surface and become the Duke of Savoy and the Duke of Lorraine. independent ruler.

"Go and ask Francis Walsingham if he can take a trip to Florence." William III, who had made up his mind, said suddenly: "I heard that the eldest son of Cosimo I has been engaged to the daughter of the Roman emperor. But it was the most beautiful time for the Medicis."

"There is the Pope, the title of Grand Duke, and a powerful in-law..." William III narrowed his eyes and pointedly said: "I just hope that Medici will remember me as a partner when he throws a big banquet. .”

Richard Cromwell soon relayed William III's words to Francis Walsingham.The latter was approached by Guillaume before leaving for Florence.

"Duke of York, what are you doing?" Francis Walsingham, who was about to board the ship, watched in astonishment as Guillaume handed a wooden box into his hands, and was almost blinded by a burst of golden light after he opened it. .

"You are..." Francis Walsingham was not sure of Guillaume's plan.

After all, the second son of the royal family never played his cards according to reason.

And he didn't think the other party was a person who was willing to bribe.

After all, if Guillaume really wants to compete with the Duke of Richmond, he doesn't have to wait until today.

"When you went to Italy, help me bring someone back. This is my hard work for you and the Duke of Florence." Guillaume, who was heartbroken, looked away from a box of gold coins and forcibly calmed down: "Margot married me Her first birthday is coming up, so I wanted to give her a special gift."