[Henry VIII] Tudor Crown

William III guessed that the Duke of Guise should be anxious like an ant on a hot pot. Don't look at him leading troops to surround Paris and threatening Charles IX to publish a declaration to fight the Huguenots to the end, but in fact How many nobles in France are willing to support him, and how many rulers abroad are still watching from the other side, even if Matthew Stuart calls his name in front of William III, the latter can guess the same.

It was nothing more than Marshal Andre and the pro-Western factions in France who were saddled with the Duke of Guise, eager to find a place in the future French political arena, or to be appreciated by Philip II, thus becoming a pivotal figure in the Christian world.

It's a pity that such a beautiful idea is destined to be just the delusion of the Duke of Guise and his suitors.

"Philip II will never send troops to meddle in the civil war in France." William III dropped a bomb when talking with Matthew Stuart: "Otherwise England will have to fight Philip II. shelf."

"Your Majesty, what do you mean...England will support the Huguenots in this turmoil?" Matthew Stuart clenched his fists secretly, trying not to let William III see his understanding of this decision. Reluctantly.

However, William III knew very well the virtues of his courtiers, so Matthew Stuart's disguise was really useless.

"Otherwise? Let me support the Duke of Guise? Then watch the Louvre become the small court of Philip II?" William III sneered: "I haven't forgotten what the Guise family did in Scotland, let alone France If it becomes the voice of the Duke of Guise, England will have to face the double invasion of France and Spain..."

William III stared into Matthew Stuart's eyes and warned him not to forget his identity: "In any case, England's interests are what you should care about most."

Matthew Stuart opened his mouth, as if he wanted to defend himself, but in a short silence, he could only stand up and salute: "I understand your insistence, but I don't want to violate my belief."

As a Catholic, Matthew Stuart could endure the religious reforms of Henry VIII and William III, but he could never tolerate William III publicly supporting Protestants in such an important international event.

For Matthew Stuart, this is undoubtedly a betrayal of God.

"To tell you the truth, I came here this time to resign from the position of Lord Seal." After all, Matthew Stuart is a middle-aged and elderly man who has lost his momentum, so he can't afford to abandon his wife and son and go to France or It's a Spanish parody of religious ideals.

Moreover, the Duke of Guise and Philip II would not trust William III's Lord Seal.

A Catholic who has worked with Protestants for many years...

Just thinking about this experience, Matthew Stuart could predict that Philip II would burn him to death in the square of Barcelona in the name of "purification" after draining him of his use value.

What's more, most of the property he has accumulated over the years of being an official are real estate that preserves value or works of art that are difficult to move.

After all, after the influx of gold from the Americas into Europe, the crazy depreciation of the currency made many people favor the land that had been sold on a large scale.

After all, land can be used much more widely than gold, and the hottest wool industry is inseparable from the support of land.

"Have you really made up your mind?" William III did not expect Matthew Stuart to be so knowledgeable, so he confirmed again and again: "Once you give up the position of Lord Seal, no judge will be reinstated."

"I've decided this before I came here." Matthew Stuart thought of his ambitious wife, determined to take his son back to his hometown in Scotland after resigning from the position of Lord Seal: "My My age and energy do not allow me to take on too many responsibilities, and my conscience does not allow me to make a difficult choice between national and religious positions."

Matthew Stuart said with a wry smile when he said this: "Please also allow me to escape this difficult choice."

William III sized him up carefully, then smiled and said, "I finally understand why my father chose you as the Keeper of the Seal."

This was the mildest tone William III had ever used since his meeting with Matthew Stuart.

Hearing His Majesty the King's evaluation of himself, Matthew Stuart was slightly relieved, knowing that his first hurdle had passed.

However, William III's next words made his heart that should have been let go hang high again.

"Scotland...the Countess of Surrey will soon become the Governor of Ireland. You can also help the Earl of Morley in the past." William III tapped the armrest lightly.

This made Matthew Stuart feel his temples viciously throb twice following William III's fingers.

"It just so happens that your father-in-law, the Earl of Angus of Scotland, still has some land that has not been liquidated." William III did not miss Matthew Stuart's expression, and his tone was a little softer than before: "I allow You accepted the territory of the Earl of Angus, so I don't need to go into details on what to do next."

"Yes..." Matthew Stuart knew that he would not be able to leave the Scottish Territory for the rest of his life.

But for him, this is the safest arrangement.

At least in William III's words just now, he implicitly expressed his promise not to investigate Matthew Stuart's governance loopholes and allow him to spend his later years in peace.

This is much more kind than Henry VII knowing that his chancellor of the exchequer is dying crazily in a minefield, but still not leaving anyone a way out.

After Matthew Stuart left, William III asked Richard Cromwell to send Servetus out of the Whitehall Palace, and then looked at the moving candles and muttered: "Spain! ..."

William III never believed that Philip II would send troops to support France.

After all, Britain and France have passed the resentment of the Hundred Years War, and Spain... especially Spain ruled by the Habsburg family, has an inextricable feud with France.

Whether it was the Principality of Burgundy annexed by France or the Italian city-state that was forcibly defeated by Spain, they all cast shadows on the already dim diplomacy of the two countries.

Especially now that France still has post-war PTSD towards Spain.

If Philip II dared to lead troops to support the Duke of Guise, then Princess Renee or Catherine de Medici would definitely make a move to ask England for help.

This is really a death situation that affects the whole body.

"Let John Dudley come to see me tomorrow." William III, who made up his mind, must be ready to go to war with Spain.

And during the night when the lights in Whitehall were kept on, there was also an earth-shattering quarrel in Don Juan's apartment.

"What do you mean?" Facing the commanding tone of the Spanish ambassador, Don Juan kept raising his small chin that did not conform to the Habsburg's appearance, and there seemed to be a cloud of suspicion on his face. Ruo Wu's anger: "You let me go back without saying hello at this sensitive moment? What's the difference between this and an ungrateful bastard?"

The Spanish ambassador paid no heed to Don Juan's rants, for the boy had been reduced by society to an ordinary illegitimate child of the royal family the moment Charles V died.

Even in some respects, Don Juan is more pitiful than Margaret Palmer (the illegitimate daughter of Charles V).

After all, Philip II would not be wary of Margaret Palmer, who was born before Queen Isabella married into Spain, but he would definitely be wary of Don Juan, who was about the same age as the Prince of Asturias.

The Spanish ambassador also understood the attitude of Philip II, so he showed a dismissive attitude towards Don Juan: "You are a subject of God and Spain, not a pagan and a running dog of England."

"God witnesses, I have never betrayed my king."

"Yes, you did not betray your king." The Spanish ambassador sarcastically said, "It's just that your king is the king of Spain or the king of pagans?"

The young Don Juan couldn't quarrel with the Spanish ambassador who relied on lip service. He could only plead after taking a heavy breath, "Give me some time, please."

Although he was a member of the Habsburgs who received the same treatment as the Prince of Asturias, Don Juan seemed to be his subordinate to the Spanish ambassador.

How humble.

"I can't leave without saying hello after William III took care of me for so many years." Although Don Juan didn't like the religious atmosphere in England, he had to admit that William III was never harsh on him in life or education. Allow him to receive the same education as members of the royal family.

After all, even if William III wanted to raise and abolish Don Juan, those who were kept by Charles V's side would not allow this to happen.

Moreover, Philip II also had quite complicated feelings for this half-brother.

But what is certain is that after being shocked by the Prince of Asturias, Philip II did not want Don Juan to be an idiot.

The Spanish ambassador also understood that between countries, even when they were at war, they should maintain the dignity of diplomatic and royal exchanges, so they complied with Don Juan's request.

However, when he left, he "kindly" warned Don Juan: "Except for William III of England and the Queen of Belgium who is not in England, the most I want to say goodbye to you is Princess Joan, right?"

Don Juan's figure froze for a moment.

This anomaly was noticed by the Spanish ambassador, so his tone became a little more serious: "Before you leave England, please give up your inappropriate and stupid thoughts as soon as possible."

"Then please don't slander the reputation of the Princess of England for no reason at any time and in any place." Don Juan turned around, his eyes full of murderous intent that made the Spanish ambassador fear: "Joan Princess Ann is a noble and decent lady, she deserves the utmost respect from every gentleman, and she should not be reduced to the gossip of ordinary people."

Half of Don Juan's face was hidden in shadow.

He didn't know whether he was reprimanding the Spanish ambassador for his rudeness, or trying to persuade himself in a panic.

"The rose of England is worthy of the best monarch."

The boy's lips quivered slightly, "And I'm just the knight guarding the rose."