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Chapter 425 Duke of Normandy

But it turns out the pope has little influence left unless he can bring the church back together.

The Patriarch of Constantinople has been very comfortable in the past few years. His status has been restored, and he no longer has to be angry with the heresy in Rome. Various orders kept him busy, and then he fell ill unexpectedly.

Anthony is 73 years old, and it is really tiring to deal with a lot of things every day. The emperor was prepared to retire him and allow someone else to replace the loyal Patriarch.

Regarding the issue of Eastern missionaries, Patriarch Anthony issued an edict despite his illness, allowing Eastern missionaries to respect Eastern living habits and culture, and try to reconcile conflicts with the East.

In front of believers, the church usually has a flexible way of preaching. If this can convert them, then let them go.

Peter received letters from Vlad and Stefan, both asking for help from his eldest brother. There are everything from aiding spices to money for the army. Especially Stefan, I hope there will be some money for him to train the army and go north to build his family property. Who left the Duke of Normandy without the Duchy of Normandy?

"Your Highness, I think we need to maintain relations with France now, but France still has two powerful ministers, Burgundy and Orleans, and England must also be taken into consideration."

Peter thought for a while, thought it made sense, and then asked: "When can we establish contact with the King of Wales?"

Unexpectedly, the other party shook his head: "Your Highness, it is better not to think about this. Our country and Wales are too far apart. Even if we establish contact, we cannot provide them with actual assistance."

Peter's idea is that since the Habsburgs can become the most powerful family in Europe, then Bartland can also become the family that controls Europe. If you use marriage, then I will also use marriage. If you use religion, then I will also use religion. I don’t believe you can still come out.

This is indeed a difficulty, and it seems that Wales cannot avoid the fate of being annexed by England.

Then we can only settle for the second best and become the most important political force in France through continuous gathering of forces and become the shadow king.

Regarding Stefan's current situation, Peter's best idea is to let him continue to acquire land and industry, and then take advantage of an opportunity to defeat Valois and become king himself, but this may cause a European war.

"Your Highness, the nobles in France have now chosen sides. Unless the land that originally belonged to the Principality of Normandy can be restored."

Needless to say, the question is how to obtain it? Although the Duke of Normandy is the highest-ranking noble in France, he is very weak.

"In that case, let's talk about how to help the Duke of Normandy gain a foothold in France. We need to help him, otherwise the marriage will become meaningless."

"For now, it's better to let His Highness have his own army and fiefdom. This is the basis."

Sometimes you have to envy England's position. It is isolated outside the European continent and avoids many direct wars. This is also an important background for the continental balance of power policy in the future.

This, said, is equivalent to not said.

"Okay, okay, everyone, get out."

Peter never wanted to talk to them again, it was too much of a headache. The minister also wisely withdrew. Seeing that Peter had a headache, the eunuch brought him a cup of tea, which was particularly suitable for soothing the body and mind. I don’t know what’s going on in the western region now, but it shouldn’t be a big problem. There is no problem in the east. Moscow and Brandenburg are preparing, as long as France is stabilized.

----split line----

Stefan continued to fight for his career, and he also got the help of his father-in-law, or to be precise, the help of Secretary of State Salmon. The king approved him to own a manor near the British-occupied area, and he also used his just Earn money to recruit armies. According to common sense, he should have gone to fight against Britain, but he didn't. He took his mercenaries directly to Brittany for a tour.

Brittany is located on the Brittany Peninsula in northwest France, with its capital Nantes. In the previous Duke Succession War, England helped the Montfort family ascend to the position of Duke, and he was also an ally of England. Relying on the geographical advantage of the North Atlantic Ocean, the family also has a little money.

Stefan actually went to Nantes to borrow money. As for why he took the army there, he was afraid that the other party would not lend him money.

The Duke at this time was John VI. He was frightened to death when he heard that the Duke of Normandy had come to visit with some troops. Let this distinguished Duke come in quickly.

"I came here today to ask the Duke for a favor. I hope I won't disturb you."

"No, it's my honor for the Duke to come here."

It’s not okay to say otherwise. Although I own a land as big as Brittany, I can’t resist the fact that the other party’s father and eldest brother are the Roman Emperor, the second brother of the executive officer of Novgrod, and the third brother of the Elector of Brandenburg. Brother, there is also a brother-in-law who is the king of Naples, which is very arrogant in the aristocratic circle.

"I'm here hoping that the Duke can help me with some money. After all, I'm new here and my finances are a bit tight."

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No, this is really the first time I’ve seen this reason. Why don't you just say borrow it and go directly to the businessmen in Paris or Hanse? I'm afraid you're going to rob it directly?

Since this is the case, you have to get some money, otherwise the other party will not leave. He has never encountered anything like this in his whole life.

"That's right. You and I are both loyal subjects of France, so we must unite as one. I am willing to provide 4 crowns for Normandy."

When he heard that it was 40,000, Stefan felt that it was not enough, but since it was his first time borrowing money, he was too embarrassed to say anything, so he did not continue to pester him. This face needs to be tempered.

The success of the first loan greatly increased his confidence. Then he would wait for the British to re-elect and regain his fiefdom, so that he could have his own power in French politics.

Henry IV focused all his attention on pacifying Wales. Owen continued to fight guerrillas with them near Cardiff. Scotland in the north continued to stir up trouble. This made him intolerable, but he was really incapacitated. Let the Duke of York take charge of northern affairs. He personally led the army to attack Wales.

The City of London left 22-year-old Henry V to supervise the country. When he was born, his father was only the Earl of Derby. While the Earl of Derby was in exile, Henry was adopted by Richard II and received a good education. After the Earl of Derby usurped the throne, he was made Prince of Wales.

Henry's good qualities allowed him to be proficient in history, military affairs, government affairs and other functions. At the same time, he also personally inspected the Aquitaine region and stabilized the local situation. This time the king's personal expedition gave him the opportunity to handle government affairs.

The already unstable relationship between Britain and France was in jeopardy after the armistice treaty expired. No one knew when the next war would occur.

(End of this chapter)