376. The New King of France
Henry III killed Henry, the loyal guardian of the Lord of Heaven, and the Duke of Gith, which would naturally lead to strong resistance from the church members. Some people could not suppress their extreme emotions and took extreme measures. This was unexpected and reasonable.
Although some people questioned the possibility of intentional murder and pointed the finger at my friend Henry De Popang, they had no evidence on one hand, and the other was that afternoon, the regent Queen Mother issued a handwritten order to recognize Henry De Popang's orthodox status, which is the strongest evidence!
As for her heartbroken because of her abnormal death again, she did not appear in the public eye. She just entrusted her daughter, Queen Margo, to announce that she would no longer be regent, and people also understand it as a normal person.
After all, that was her last son, and I guess he was heartbroken!
I saw Henry again, but in the host reception room of Danfeng Bailu Palace. This vulgar king is still doubting his cognition. He never thought that he could really succeed - while Catherine is still alive.
"My friend! I know that saying thank you is not enough to express my gratitude, but I still want to say thank you!" Henry pulled my arm and suppressed his excitement.
I smiled and waved my hand, and said lightly: "This is the destiny of heaven. My Majesty, I just helped history."
Henry shook his head and said, "You are always so wise and mysterious, my friend! I really doubt whether you are a messenger sent by God! Although I know whether this kind of conjecture is rumored."
I tapped the table with my fingers, stared at Henry's eyes and asked, "So what are your plans next? My friend."
"Me?" Henry looked at me and said, "What I want to do is actually very simple - to stabilize the country, and then, to have a chicken in the pot for every farmer!"
As he said that, he smiled slightly: "Actually, what about me is clear about what I want to do, but you? Qi Lan, are you still going back to deal with that old witch Elizabeth?"
I couldn't help but shake my head and smile bitterly: "Whether she is a witch or a witch, I have to go back at the moment."
Henry nodded and said, "Why? What reason do you have to go back?"
I smiled faintly and said, "I have a grudge with the Spanish!"
Henry nodded and said, "I know. But you have to know that Elizabeth is not a good person. She will not trust you! After all, you are not a member of your tribe. I am afraid that the higher your position, the more problems you have! My friend."
From his words, I deeply felt the sincere friendship and deep worries. I understood what he meant, but I had to go back.
So I smiled and said, "Don't worry, my friend, I know it. When the right day comes, I will leave her."
Henry smiled happily: "It's good that you know! When you decide to leave the UK one day, come to me! My door will always be open to you!"
I couldn't help laughing, patted his shoulder and said, "Okay! My brother! If one day I have no way out, don't pretend not to know me!"
Henry knew I was joking, but he still said seriously: "My friend, if it weren't for you, I wouldn't have been to this point today. So!"
He patted his hands gently, and the guard immediately opened the door, and a row of concierges entered one after another outside the room!
The first person walked up to him, gave a big gift to Henry, knelt in front of me on one knee, raised a tray high, and presented it to me!
I looked at Henry in confusion, but this guy signaled me to see this thing with his eyes. I knew what this guy was doing, so I smiled bitterly and shook my head, gently lifted the cover on it, and saw a piece of gold foil lying quietly below!
I gently picked up the gold foil and read in a low voice: "In the sacred name of King Henry IV of France, I will now be awarded the title of Duke of Sun Qilan Greary, and enjoy the courtesy of the prince! I will praise you and worship you without a name, and I will not go to the court. The seal of King Henry IV of France."
Looking at this reward order, I couldn't help but frown, looking at Henry and smiled: "Actually, there is no need to do this, my friend. I'm not helping you for this!"
Henry nodded and said, "I know. This is my intention! Of course, I know that you need another process, so I have not announced it to the world for the time being! When you think it is appropriate, I will announce this matter to the public at any time!"
I shook my head again and said, "You have trouble! But this is not important. One thing is an urgent matter! I wonder what you think about it?"
Henry asked in confusion: "What's so urgent?"
I stared at Henry silently, but didn't say anything.
Henry thought for a moment, his eyes suddenly lit up, and his muscles seemed to tighten!
Then he calmed down again, leaned forward towards me, and lowered his voice and said softly: "But... she is Margo's mother after all! The Queen Mother!"
I said lightly: "I know."
Henry said again: "Didn't you say that keeping her is of use?"
I continued to say expressionlessly: "Yes. But I have already played it out, and it's useless now. Keeping it will only make some people think about it."
When Henry frowned and thought hard, I whispered: "Acknowledge your orthodoxy and issue orders that are no longer regents, is her final function!"
Henry gently grabbed his beard and said, "I understand what you said, but... if you attack my wife's mother... Although Margo and I don't love each other, she is a good person and I don't want to hurt her!"
I sneered and said, "It is natural to succeed and lose the enemy! Henry, you have created a new dynasty and a new era! You must go into battle lightly and not leave hidden dangers for yourself! If..."
I gently picked up the teacup, stared at Henry's eyes and whispered: "If you really feel unbearable, let me be a bad person!"
Henry was silent. I patted his arm and smiled and said, "Actually, Catherine has been in power for so many years, and she should be very clear about the current situation. Let me talk to her and she will make the right decision."
Henry was speechless and could only look at it silently and nodded.
Night, quiet night, dark night.
In the deepest room in Danfeng Bailu Palace, I saw Catherine de Medici sitting next to the stove and cooking fire.
Like all the old men, Catherine was afraid of the chills, and she was very close to the fireplace, almost only one arm away from each other.
Hearing the door ring, Catherine looked up and looked at me, and smiled and said, "You are here."
The tone was like greeting an old friend, but it was clearly the first time we met.
I said "um" and sat down slowly beside her, stretched out my hands to the stove, and said while keeping warm: "It's so cold at night!"
Catherine laughed twice in a hoarse voice, looked at the fire, and asked softly, "Are you here to send me on the way?"
The tone was like asking: Do you want to eat a muffin? But it was clearly so serious.
I rubbed my hands and looked at the old man who had actually ruled France for decades. She was seventy years old, old and weak, and her body seemed not very good. But her face was quite calm and calm.
"I'm just here to tell you something." I smiled, like the young man next door was chatting with the elder.
"Oh! What's going on?" Catherine asked with interest.
"Well, it's not a good situation. Your brother, the only male member of the Medici family, has started a bank involving money laundering and investment enemies, and has begun to be investigated." I whispered.
"Is that so? Who gave the order?" Catherine's face did not change.
"It was the case reported by the local officials. His Majesty Henry has issued a warrant to investigate and punish it strictly." I leaned my body into the soft couch and said with a smile: "Of course, it's this Henry."
Catherine smacked her lips and said with a sarcasm: "Of course it's Henry. The original Henry wouldn't have wronged his uncle like this."
After saying that, she asked very easily: "What are you going to do to him? A fine? A good time to close the door?"
I smiled without saying a word.
Catherine finally frowned and whispered: "Even if there is an unknown account, you will not die!"
I lit a cigarette with a smile—my subordinate said, rolled a thin corn cake with a cigarette made of tobacco. It was healthier, just smoking hard, and asked with a smile: "Don't you mind, do you?"
Katherine stared at me with her eyes and signaled me to answer her question.
I spit out a smoke ring and looked at the ceiling and said, "That's the judge's business, I can't say it." Actually, I don't like smoking, it's just a thought.
Catherine suddenly stopped talking. She knew that I would not say anything concluding, and asking questions was in vain.
"By the way, there is one more thing, Queen Mother Catherine." I put down my cigarette and spoke again: "Your nephew, nephew, and several relatives are suspected of being suspicious of treason because they have far more private soldiers than the limit. So..."
I shrugged, "They are under review, too."
"Rebellion!" Catherine couldn't help but feel a little angry. Her relatives were a little arrogant. She knew this, and it was also true that it was the case that had private soldiers who exceeded the regulations.
To put it bluntly, this matter is big or small, and no judgment is too much. So she stared at me and asked, "Why, are you planning to kill them all?"
I smiled and waved my hand and said, "No! No! This really doesn't count compared to your methods against Diana and those Protestants. We need to learn from you too! You won't forget the Night of St. Bartol Lomus!"
Catherine was silent again and didn't speak for a long time.
I lit a cigarette again and said casually: "Henry Duke of Gith has been raided. His charge is for rebellion! The assassination of the killers who assassinated your son."
Catherine glared at me, her eyes full of anger. I continued to say without hesitation: "Of course, how could such a big thing be possible for one person to do? So, the few people who are close to him are finished."
I squirted the ash, and the gray silk floss fell on the cashmere carpet, and sneered: "Yes, it's over."
Catherine lowered her head. She knew that after Henry De Poppon from Navarra came to power, she would definitely remove her gang members, but she didn't expect it to come so quickly!
However, those families are not vegetarians, so why are they so easy to deal with?
There was a hint of suspicion in her heart, but I heard me say lightly: "His Majesty Henry informed several families that either hand over the prisoners and hostages in exchange for family peace or exterminate the clan."
She looked at me and I smiled and said, "Apart from the lustful old guy who is not tactful, everyone else is very wise. So... tomorrow morning will be his funeral."
Catherine felt a chill on her back! She didn't expect that Henry De Popang was so cruel! Doesn't this look like his style?
Suddenly, she stared at my eyes and gritted her teeth and said, "It's you!"
I smiled faintly and said, "Yes! I am an enthusiastic person and am willing to help my friends solve their problems."
She stared at me tightly, and I stared at her without any hesitation!
"Oh!" Catherine sighed and shook her head, "The wind direction has become too fast! Each generation is stronger than the next!"
I quickly said politely: "You have been too rewarded! In fact, if you are twenty years younger, we would not choose this method."
Catherine was stunned. My words seemed to be praising her, but in fact they told her nakedly that you are already a sixty-nine-year-old man! Stop tossing!
In history, Catherine died at the age of seventy. She was already a veritable twilight year, and she knew it herself.
After pondering for a long time, Catherine looked up and asked the last question: "Margaret is his wife and the queen! Did he not care about feelings at all?"
I stood up, saluted Catherine, and smiled and said, "You asked a difficult question. Henry respected Margo, but he didn't love her. Their children were the best proof."
Catherine raised her head and said angrily: "But she is still the queen after all!"
"Maybe it won't be soon!" I turned around and prepared to leave: "Henry is considering the issue of divorce. As for whether to break up afterwards, or to chase after a tragic death..."
I turned my head and looked at Catherine and said the last sentence: "It depends on your attitude!"
After saying that, I saluted again, said "Good night", and disappeared into the long corridor.
The fire was still very strong, but Catherine felt very cold and very cold...
Chapter completed!