The Rise of the European Emperor

In fact, if under normal circumstances, Edward sent someone to appeal to the Holy See, it might not have a good result. Why? Because the Holy See is not willing to offend a big country like the Kingdom of England easily.

In any case, the UK has a population of almost 3 million, which is 3 million believers. If the Holy See easily offends Henry VII, King of England, Henry VII may turn against the Holy See and do things unfavorable to the Church.

Originally, the Holy See and the United Kingdom had a falling out during the time of Henry VIII because of the fact that Henry VIII wanted to divorce Princess Catherine of Spain.

Henry VIII insisted on divorcing Catherine of Aragon, but the Pope's influence in Spain firmly disagreed. So, this angered Henry VIII.

Originally, the Reformation did not spread to England. However, Henry VIII, because of his hostility to the Pope who did not allow him to divorce, simply announced that England would also engage in the Reformation. And, oddly enough, Henry VIII's Reformation declared that the King of England was also head of the Church of England.

Moreover, the Protestant Church in England, the Anglican Church, does not recognize itself as a Protestant, but considers itself a Catholic. The only difference is that the Pope of Rome is no longer recognized as the European religious head, but the Pope of Rome is called "Bishop of Rome", which is equal to the British Archbishop...

This new sect (Anglicanism) created because of the king's willfulness made Henry VIII successfully divorced. why? He himself has become the head of the Church of England. Is it not a word to approve his divorce?

And, after making himself Pope of England, the benefits of Henry VIII were enormous. Where is the benefit? He is the Pope of the United Kingdom. Isn't he the one who decides the huge property of the British Catholic Church? How to decide? Naturally, most of it is owned by the royal family. Then, the British royal family started to have the money to build big ships, and also have the money to engage in artillery. The British Galenian ships and red barbarian cannons in Britain basically appeared in the era of Henry VIII. Otherwise, how can Britain have the money to organize pirates and challenge the Spanish Empire?

To be honest, Marin has something to praise for King Henry VIII's Reformation. This kind of religious reform, grasping it in one's own hands and reaping a lot of benefits, is the model for the religious reform of the nobles. If it weren't for the desire to annex northern Germany in the name of Catholicism, Marin would have wanted to learn this kind of obscene religious reformation of Henry VIII.

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Now, Henry VII's reign looks solid. Under normal circumstances, the Holy See would definitely favor Henry VII and would not help Edward. Unless, Edward seized the British throne. Otherwise, the Holy See would certainly not be willing to declare the current King of England a monarch and illegitimate. Because this is not in the interest of the Holy See.

However, now that Marin is intervening, it is another matter. Why? Because Pope Julius II is Marin's father-in-law. Julius II knew about Marin's general plan, and this time Marin also sent a special letter, hoping that the Pope's father-in-law would speak for Edward.

As long as the Holy See recognized Edward's legal status, if Marin sent troops to help Edward, it would be upright and fair, and it was reasonable and legal. Otherwise, it is assisting the rebellion, which is an act that is hostile to the nobility throughout Europe.

The United Kingdom is alone overseas, and naturally it is not afraid of the "land-ducks" on the European continent interfering in the internal affairs of the United Kingdom, so they just mess around. But Marin can't. His territory is in the German region where group fights are most prone to occur in Europe. Therefore, although Marin wanted to send troops, he had to find a legitimate excuse.

If the Holy See decided that Henry VII was a monarch, then Edward became a legitimate and just monarch. Marin sent troops to help him, that is, to support justice. Then, no one can blame him, and it is impossible to use this as an excuse to beat him.

And if he wins Henry VII, not to mention the marriage, Marin's son Caesar can become the king of England through a joint rule. Even now, Marin can also get the coal mines of Newcastle and Northumberland. County up to several thousand square kilometers of land.

You know, the current Northumberland is not the future Northumberland. In addition to the later Northumberland, it also includes Tyne and Wear, where the later Newcastle is located. Of course, Tyne and Wear is only 540 square kilometers in size. Counting the 5,000 square kilometers of later Northumberland, the total area is more than 5,500 square kilometers. But in any case, the area of ​​more than 5,500 square kilometers is indeed very large. Although the development degree is not high and the population is not very large, it is a place with great development potential because of its rich coal resources.

As for the border with Scotland near Hadrian's Wall in the north, war is likely to break out? Marlin didn't care. If the Scots didn't come, it would be fine. If they did, they would just send an army leader straight in and destroy Scotland...

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On the Roman side, after receiving Marin's letter, Julius II naturally agreed to Marin's plan for his betrothed grandson. Of course, he could not directly declare that King Henry VII of England was a monarch. If you really want to do that, the British will immediately attack the Catholic Church in the country. Perhaps, by sacking the Catholic Church in the country, Henry VII can still obtain a lot of wealth. With this wealth, he may have the money to recruit tens of thousands of troops...

Therefore, after Edward's messenger and the French and Scottish messengers arrived in Rome, Julius II made this instruction after pretending to shirk several times -

"Although King Henry VII of England claimed that the previous King Richard III had murdered his monarch and killed Edward V, Henry VII has not been able to find the bodies of Edward V and Richard, Duke of York. Therefore, Richard III King murder is only a theoretical situation. In the absence of evidence, Henry VII is also suspected of king murder..."

This paragraph seems to be euphemistically, and it does not publicly say that Henry VII killed the king. However, these words put Henry VII on the big hat of a "suspect of murdering the king", which is very terrible...

With the big hat of "suspect of murdering the king", Edward has room to play. Although Pope Julius II only said that Henry VII was a "suspected monarch", as a mortal enemy, Edward could completely characterize Henry VII as a "kingslayer". Anyway, the common people are not that smart and illiterate. How can they figure out the difference between "king murderers" and "king murder suspects"?

As long as the publicity is good, Henry VII will be a "Kingslayer" for sure. What, you deny? Okay, you find the body of Edward V and show it to me...

Henry VII naturally couldn't show Edward V's body, so Edward could take the opportunity to identify Henry VII's monarchy.

Of course, Julius II didn't say anything to death. He just planned to send someone to urge Henry VII to find Edward V's corpse as soon as possible, in order to clear the suspicion of his "suspect of murdering the king"...

But Julius II once heard Marin say that Edward V and his younger brother were built in the wall, and with the ability of Henry VII, I am afraid that they would not be able to find it. Therefore, this is also disguised favoring Edward.

However, envoys from France and Scotland raised objections-they expressed concern that Henry VII would confuse the Holy See with the corpse of a young boy. Therefore, the envoys of the two countries proposed that the Holy See should send a group of priests and autopsy experts to supervise Henry VII's search for Edward V's body. At the same time, France and Scotland will also send a group of priests and autopsy experts to London together to identify the authenticity of the corpses that may be found in England and prevent Henry VII from falsifying...

Pope Julius II agreed to the demands of the two countries. However, in order to show that he did not favor France and Scotland, Julius II also allowed England to find friendly countries and also send priests and autopsy experts to judge together. Authenticity, to avoid French and Scottish coroners denying the real Edward V's body...

This one seems very fair. But Julius II knew that it was impossible for Henry VII to find Edward V's body. Because the location where Edward V's body was buried is too hidden. If Marin hadn't told him, Julius II himself wouldn't have thought of it. Unless Henry VII has the courage to tear down the Tower of London, it is possible to find the body of Edward V... However, that possibility is very low...

Therefore, this seemingly fair ruling is actually protecting Edward. More strictly speaking, he is the father of the future daughter-in-law who protects his grandson, little Caesar...