The Rise of the European Emperor

After receiving Marin's secret letter, Edward was overjoyed:

"Marin is indeed a scheming person!"

If Marin heard this sentence, he would definitely roll his eyes—can you describe it in another word? "Resourceful" sounds so good...

But in fact, in Edward's eyes, Marin is a scheming person, not a "resourceful". The fundamental reason is that Edward doesn't believe in Marin.

At the beginning, Edward used Marin's troops to seize the throne of England, but it was also a helpless move. Because no one else can do it for him. However, this does not mean that Edward believed in Marin, even if his life was saved by Marin. In Edward's view, what Marin wanted was nothing more than a fiefdom. Of course, there is also the possibility of the son marrying his daughter, Princess Margaret, to the throne of England.

In short, Marin is an outsider, an outsider with interests. Therefore, Marin is not "resourceful", but "cunning"...

However, Edward had to admit that Marin's strategy ability is really strong, and he can always think of good ways that he can't think of.

Edward really likes this "persuasion" model that Marin learned from China. Because, to a large extent, this satisfied Edward's unreasonable needs of "not only wanting to snatch the Scottish throne, but also wanting to gain a good reputation".

Although, the truly smart people in the "persuasion" mode can definitely see it. But what does it matter? To put it bluntly, the "persuasion" model is just to fool the common people, to win the hearts of the people, so as to prevent the common people from rebelling in the future. As for whether the nobles can see it, it doesn't matter, as long as the Scottish people are fooled...

The most important thing is—Edward doesn't need to fool the people of Scotland forever, he only needs to fool them for ten or eight years. When the situation in Scotland is completely stabilized, it will be too late for the people to react. At that time, Edward's rule in Scotland was stable, rebellion had become meaningless, and the only way to go was failure.

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After that, Edward "talked" to the captured Scottish nobles and asked them to take the initiative to support him as the king of Scotland. In return, Edward will guarantee their safety and wealth.

Because the little life is in Edward's hands at this moment, what can these Scottish nobles say? Therefore, several people held their noses and agreed to play a "persuasion" scene with Edward...

Then, in London, in front of envoys from many countries, several captured Scottish nobles shamelessly performed a farce of "persuading" Edward to become the king of Scotland...

The envoys of several major European countries who were watching were so shocked that their jaws almost dropped—fuck, snatching the Scottish throne, how can you still play like this? Edward is a veteran in the metropolis of London? I really know how to play...

Under the inconceivable eyes of the envoys, several Scottish earls, in order to survive and preserve their glory and wealth, risked their lives and started the game mode...

"Your Majesty Edward, the throne of Scotland is now vacant, and the most orthodox king has been murdered by that bastard John Stewart, and that bastard has also received what he deserved. Now Scotland has no leader and is in chaos! Only you are so moral and talented , have ideals, have ambitions... The key is that a great 'five' king with strength is worthy of being the king of Scotland!" Alexander Erskine, the "highly respected" Earl of Mar, spoke first. He used Latin, the lingua franca of European nobility.

"Yes, yes, none of us will obey, but you! Only you are the most suitable king of Scotland!" John Leslie, Earl of Rose, was not far behind.

"In the whole world, there is no one more suitable to be the king of Scotland than you!" John, Earl of Bakken, who has always been low-key, also exaggeratedly echoed.

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It should be pointed out that John, Earl of Buchan, whose full name is also John Stewart, is considered a member of the Stewart family. but,

They are offshoots. Because, the first Earl of Bakken was a descendant of the fourth son of Robert II, the first king of the Stuart dynasty of Scotland. After Robert II, there was Robert III, then James I, and then James II, III, and IV...

Although his surname is Stuart, in terms of the order of succession to the throne, his order is much lower than James II's grandson, James Hamilton, Earl of Alan. Because, in Europe, daughters also have the right to inherit. Even if the princess can't be the queen directly, the order of succession of the princess' son is far above that of the offshoot members of the family...

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Edward saw several Scottish earls say "sincerely", if he didn't know it was false, he would have been almost moved. Seeing several opponents playing, I can't fall behind. So he said sadly:

"Heaven is jealous of talents. Back then, when we sent His Majesty James IV back to China, we had a long talk and talked all night... James IV is a good king with ideals and ambitions. Before going back, he still Tell me that Scotland and England should be friendly for generations. We even agreed that if His Majesty James IV gave birth to a son and I had a daughter, we could become in-laws... I didn't expect... I didn't expect... ..." As he spoke, Edward's acting skills exploded, and his eyes were filled with tears...

"Woo, Your Majesty James, you died so unjustly! I never thought that a man as wise as you would die at the hands of a couple of men and women!" Edward actually cried, which surprised everyone present—— It's so sincere, it doesn't look like a fake...

However, several Scottish earls were sneering in their hearts...

why? Because a few of them witnessed Edward and James IV secretly signing the secret treaty of mutual succession to the throne. Although I don't know why Edward didn't take out the treaty, it is clear that these Earls from Scotland all suspected that it was Edward's hand. However, the assassination took place near Edinburgh, and they were also somewhat uncertain.

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"My condolences, Your Majesty!"

At this time, several Scottish earls persuaded Edward who was crying. There is no way, if they don't cooperate, their lives may be in danger...

Edward finally stopped crying, and then refused righteously:

"How can Edward Hede (the lines designed by Marin, which are too oriental, but very 'official') be highly regarded by you? Let's talk about the Scottish throne!" Obviously, Edward followed the script first. declined.

"No, Your Majesty Edward, the throne of Scotland belongs to you! We will not agree with anyone else!"

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At this time, the French envoy Mbappe coughed and suggested:

"Since His Majesty Edward disagrees, why don't you think about our Majesty Louis XII? That is a wise and mighty king!"

"Shut up!" several Scottish earls in the show said in unison, making Mbappe's tanned face even darker-too slapped...

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As expected, Edward refused a second time according to the script. But after Edward refused for the second time, James Hamilton, Earl of Alan, who was an important person, suddenly shouted emotionally:

"Your Majesty, I beg you! If you are unwilling to accept the Scottish throne, I would rather die in front of you!" After speaking, he took out a dagger and put it on his neck. If Edward refuses again, he will commit suicide.

And several other Scottish earls also said with grief and indignation:

"If there is no Mingjun, Scotland will have no future at all. If His Majesty does not agree, we will all be smashed to death on the palace! Anyway, Scotland has no future!"

After finishing speaking, several people slammed into the stone wall of the palace neatly. But coincidentally, there were a few soldiers of the British Guards standing by the wall, who stopped them "in time"...

Edward said with horror on his face at this moment:

"How can all the sages be like this? I promise you, don't commit suicide again, I will be heartbroken!" After speaking, he deliberately put on a helpless expression.

Then, the Scottish earls who were looking for death and life just now immediately seemed to be resurrected with full blood, excited and shouted long live, as if they had picked up five million...

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On the side, several envoys from various countries who were invited to be the background board were all stunned and couldn't close their mouths for a long time...

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