This time the cleaning is very strong. Before, there were only more than 3,000 people in black who escaped. But in the end, more than 4,000 of the 6,000 men caught were sentenced to death.

In other words, in addition to the more than 3,000 black-clothed swordsmen who escaped, there were hundreds of people who came out of thin air and were also sentenced to death. A small half of them were indeed unknown people. For example, there are dozens of French agents.

However, it was impossible for the French to admit that they had arranged secret agents in London. Because, Britain and France are enemies. Even if they tried to intercede, Edward would not spare the French spies. So, they simply pretend not to know.

In addition, some Spanish spies, Danish spies, and Austrian Dutch spies were also found out. These countries are also silent, because they can afford to lose these spies. After all, these countries have a big business and don't care about the loss of dozens of manpower. It was the secret agents of the Holy See, who were led away by several bishops in London, and Edward had to give face.

As for Marin's people being able to be taken away, in addition to Marin being Edward's most important partner, Marin is now the earl of England and can be regarded as his own people. And it makes sense for an English earl to arrange his own manpower to inquire about the news in the city of London. Of course, if Edward knew that Marin had more than 30 spies in the city of London, but more than 100, he would probably have turned his face.

Of course, even if he turned his face, Edward would not choose now. Because, the 5,000 regular soldiers of the Fifth Army now stationed in London are all counted as Marin's troops. If he turns his face at this time, maybe he will be unlucky first.

But through this incident, Edward finally made up his mind to build a powerful army that was truly in his own hands. To this end, he did not hesitate to promote a group of masters like Jenas from among the civilian population to join the new army. Then the Fifth Army was transferred out of London...... That's all for later......

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In order to eradicate the remnants of the Tudor dynasty once and for all, Edward ordered the underworld to be hunted down throughout England. Anyone who acts secretively and wanders the dark world is included in the hunt. For a time, the level of social security in England was raised by several steps, almost reaching the point of "leaving no stone unturned". Because, no one dares to jump out of the limelight to commit crimes. As long as they are caught, they can easily be killed as "Tudor remnants......

Edward's move also indirectly benefited the common people of England and won a certain prestige. However, due to the expansion of the scope of the crackdown, many people have been unjustly killed. For example, in the Great Purge of London, more than 200 innocent men were unjustly killed. And the reason why they were killed was simply because they were tortured into tricks, and then they were killed in a daze......

But at this time, Edward's real concern was not the question of these Tudor remnants, but the question of how to take over the Scottish throne......

The news from the Scottish side was sent back after the rebellion was put down in the city of London. When I heard about Margaret. After Tudor escaped, Edward was annoyed. But anyway, John. After the death of Stewart, Alexander was added. Stewart was also under control, and now the biggest problem was how to reasonably obtain the Scottish throne.

There are two choices in front of Edward's eyes - one is to take out the agreement signed with James IV on the throne and become the king of Scotland according to the agreement.

But because James IV was assassinated, England could not clear the suspicion of murder. Therefore, taking advantage of this to obtain the Scottish throne may not be able to convince the public. In the future, Scotland may continue to rebel.

As for the second option, it is to use James James, Earl of Scotland Alain, who is still imprisoned in London. Hamilton is up. He was in addition to Alexander, who had already become a monk. Stewart is of other descent and the Scottish royal family is the nearest great noble.

If Earl James, Earl of Alain. It seemed better for Hamilton to be able to take the Scottish throne and cede it to himself, at least, to clear his name of murder of James IV. However, James. Hamilton is still a prisoner of war of his own, and doing so is very much like a robbery......

Hesitating, Edward wrote to Marin and sent someone to send him to the North Sea Country by speedboat, intending to let the "scheming" Marin help him make a choice......

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When Marin received Edward's letter, he was directly stunned:

"What are you doing, didn't you plan it in advance?"

But after reading the letter, Marin had to admit that Edward's concerns were very reasonable. After all, you just signed an agreement to inherit the throne to each other before, and people were killed when they turned around, and others didn't doubt you or question you, and there were ghosts.

However, let the Earl of Alain, James first. Hamilton became King of Scotland first, and there was a big problem before he gave way to Edward......

If James, Earl of Alain. If Hamilton becomes King of Scotland and then abdicates, then James . Hamilton's presence became a thorn in Edward's heart. As a man who had been the king of Scotland, he was a threat to Edward even if it was only for one day. If anyone wants to take advantage of James. Hamilton was the king of Scotland, and some Edward was affected.

How to solve this puzzle? Kill James afterwards. Hamilton, this will still be suspected. This is no different from being suspected of killing James IV, it is better to use the first method.

But don't kill James. Hamilton, whose presence was a threat to Edward. Thinking that after the fall of the Ming Dynasty, many people used the name of "Third Prince Zhu" to revolt and made Kang Mazi anxious......

"James. Hamilton became King of Scotland, not even for a day! ”

But if not by James. Hamilton, how did Edward legitimately become King of Scotland?

"Perhaps, let James. Hamilton, the favorite to inherit the Scottish throne, came forward to take the lead in supporting Edward as King of Scotland? ”

Suddenly, a word popped into Marin's mind - "persuasion......

As a time-traveler from later generations of China, Marin is no stranger to the word "persuasion".

The so-called "persuasion" is actually just a trick deliberately made up by those power traitors who seek to usurp the throne in order to become emperors.

For example, when Cao Pi was proclaimed emperor, he coerced Emperor Han Xian to issue an edict himself, announcing "abdication and making way for Xian". Then, the edicts were issued, but Cao Pi, who was the party concerned, pretended to be modest at this time, indicating that he had no intention of seeking the throne.

Then, at this time, it was the turn of those sycophants to go into battle. At this time, the ministers will meet the "Persuasion Table" and strongly recommend that some shameless bastard who plots to usurp the throne must be this emperor. Otherwise, God won't be able to stand it......

Then, pretending to be a usurper who pretends to be a full suit, he will repeatedly excuse himself and show that he is really not a bad guy who plots to usurp the throne......

Then the ministers continued to go to the "Persuasion Table" - if you don't do it, no one can do it......

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This is repeated at least three times, so that the usurper pretends to be full of comparison, and then he will take over the throne with a "reluctant" face......

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This kind of shameless thing is not uncommon in Huaxia. But in Europe, no one has ever done that. It just so happened that James, Earl of Alain. Hamilton and a group of Scottish nobles who were imprisoned in London also agreed to support Edward as King of Scotland.

Therefore, Marin decided to recommend Edward to use this trick of Cao Pi Cao Slut, so that James Earl of Alain. Hamilton took the lead, united all the living Scottish nobles (those who opposed it must have been killed), and together "persuaded Edward the Great", who was "wise and martial", to take over the throne of Scotland......

Moreover, according to the script, Edward would also refuse three times "with righteous words". In the end, he "reluctantly" took over the Scottish throne......

There is James, Earl of Alain. Hamilton, the favourite to succeed to the Scottish throne, took the lead, plus all the living Scottish nobles participated...... It seems seamless......

And Edward's repeated refusal to pretend to be a fool of the ancient Europeans who have always liked to go straight - does this thing really not want to be the king of Scotland? Otherwise, how could they be rejected three times in a row?

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As for James, Earl of Alain. How did Hamilton arrange this person, Marin suggested - the fief was replaced, and the fief was replaced from the Isle of Arran, Scotland, to the vicinity of London.

This product has Scottish royal blood, and it is natural to make waves in Scotland. But by bringing him to England, he lost the basis for making waves. After all, the English would certainly not follow an alien descendant of the Scottish royal family into trouble. As long as he gets his fief near London, not only will it not make trouble, but it will also be convenient for Edward to spy nearby.

Moreover, to change his fiefdom from cold and barren Scotland to warm and fertile land near London in the south of England, logically speaking, there is nothing wrong with it - you are so embarrassed to be dissatisfied with changing your land from the dry land on the high slopes of the loess to the paddy fields in the south of the Yangtze River?

Marin wrote these two thoughts in a letter, and asked Edward's secret envoy to take them back to London on a speedboat......