Somewhere on the south bank of the Thames River in London, Scott was sitting in the garden tasting wine.

Since he negotiated with Bishop Beaufort about indulgences, Scott's next life has been quite comfortable. He either rowed in the Thames or wandered in major London taverns every day. Anyway, his life is just enjoyment.

Although London is the capital of the Kingdom of England, London was not prosperous at this time, because the famous Big Ben and the British Parliament Building had not been built in later generations. As for the so-called No. 10 Downing Street, where the so-called British Prime Minister's Mansion, it no longer exists. It can be said that the city of London at this time gives people the feeling that it is more like a small county town in a remote area of ​​China today, and it is even less than the size of a small county town.

Scott was not surprised by the desolate scene in the city of London at this moment, because historical records show that London's official prosperity began with Queen Elizabeth I of England.

Elizabeth I was the last queen of the Tudor dynasty. At that time, Elizabeth's rule was the period of great geographical discovery, and it happened to be the period when the Spanish Empire annexed the Kingdom of Portugal and dominated the world.

Influenced by the prosperity of the Spanish Empire, the Kingdom of England, encouraged by Queen Elizabeth I, also embarked on overseas adventures and quickly became stronger with the behavior of pirates.

The historical event that ultimately established the European power in England was the Battle of the West.

In the Battle of England and the West, the Kingdom of England defeated the invincible fleet of the Spanish Empire with its powerful artillery and flexible fleet.

This historical event is actually irrelevant to the Spanish Empire. After all, the main force of the Invincible Armada is still there, and the Spanish Empire just suffered a failure.

But for the Kingdom of England, this naval battle gave them confidence and a historical opportunity for their rise. It was with this once-in-a-lifetime historical opportunity that the Kingdom of England returned to the vision of European countries.

After that, the Kingdom of England achieved prosperity in both politics, economy and culture. Especially in terms of culture, famous figures such as Shakespeare and Francis Bacon emerged.

It can be said that Elizabeth I created a golden age for the Kingdom of England, and the subsequent empire that the Sun never set was established with the foundation laid by Elizabeth I.

While Scott was imagining the development of the city of London, Andy quickly came to the garden: "Earl, great news, I have sent people to find the soldiers who have retired from the Royal Navy."

Scott was excited when he heard this: "It's amazing Andy, you did a great job, by the way, how did you find them?"

After a little breath, Andy said excitedly: "Yesterday I chatted with the owners of those taverns on the north bank of the Thames River, and then a group of people delivered fish to the tavern. Judging from the walking state of those people, they were not ordinary fishermen at all, but they looked more like soldiers with regular training! I was curious and chatted with them, and then I learned that they were actually people who retired from the Royal Navy of England. Now they all survived in a fishing village in eastern London."

"Okay, then we'll go to the fishing village now." Scott said as he was about to get up.

Andy quickly stopped him: "Earl, you don't have to go in person, because I have brought the leader of the fishing village. He is waiting outside the door now. If you want, I can bring him in now."

"Okay, bring him in quickly." Scott quickly agreed to express his willingness to meet him.

In a short while, Andy walked in with a dark-skinned middle-aged man.

Perhaps because of life, the man's face was covered with wrinkles and his hands were even more calluses. It was obvious that the torture brought to him by life was too great, and he seemed to be a fisherman.

"Page pays homage to the great Count of Norfolk." When the middle-aged man saw Scott, he quickly recuperated and then paid homage to Scott with the etiquette of a navy soldier.

After scanning Peppa for a few glances, Scott smiled and said, "If it weren't for your temperament, the tone of your speaking, and the etiquette of your rituals, I might really feel that you are a fisherman."

"The Count laughed. I was a soldier of the Royal Navy of England before, but as His Majesty the King reduced the cost, naval sailors like me were laid off. Since we have been dealing with the sea and training maritime tactics, after leaving the Royal Navy of England, we can only make a living by fishing." Speaking of this, this middle-aged man was filled with endless loneliness and helplessness.

After all, for people like them, what they should have done is to ride warships and fight enemy troops at sea. However, now affected by social reality, they can only live in fishing villages mediocrely.

It's like an eagle's wings are broken, a lion's minions are pulled, and a beast is locked in a cage. Even if you have great skills, you can only live an ordinary life like an ordinary person.

Looking at Page's lonely expression, Scott empathized with it.

If the fishermen are ordinary horses, then Peppa is the thousand-mile horse, but now he lacks a mentor who discovers him.

Handing a glass of wine to admire, Scott asked loudly: "Tell me, do you still want to return to the sea?"

"I think, I want to return to the sea in my dreams." Page was stunned at first, then answered without hesitation.

Scott stood up and asked, "Then if I could give you this opportunity, how would you repay me?"

Page quickly knelt down on one knee: "I am willing to follow the earl, be loyal to the earl, and do things for the earl, and take the earl's orders as the highest criterion."

Scott nodded with satisfaction: "Get up."

Page thanked her and stood up: "Earl, I heard from Lord Andy that your Norfolk Navy has been built?"

Scotty replied: "Yes, it has been built, but according to my vision, these navies are far from enough. I will continue to expand the scale of the navy."

Page rubbed his hands excitedly: "Then I..."

Patting his shoulder, Scott smiled and said, "The purpose of my search for you is to form a new navy. Where are the people who retreated from the Royal Navy with you? How many are there?"

Page hurriedly replied: "They are all in a small fishing village, and the number of people can be nearly a thousand."

"O my God, so many people have retreated?" Andy was stunned.
Chapter completed!