Chapter 614: An Invitation to a Secret Meeting Between the Three Parties

After writing the book, Marin and Leonardo da Vinci signed it as the author. Of course, Marin specifically states in the preface that his opinion does not come from himself, but from the great sage Einstein who taught him.

In this way, no real historians will come to Marin in the future to discuss academic issues. As for Leonardo da Vinci, he was already erudite. Even if someone comes to discuss it with him, he has no problem.

Then, Marin also sent someone to Rome to bring the sample book to the pope's father-in-law to review and see if there was anything inconsistent with the doctrine. After all, writing history requires the consent of the Holy See. After all, before Protestantism emerged, Catholicism had the final say on all kinds of cultures.

Of course, Marin wasn't worried that the book wouldn't pass. After all, in order to meet the requirements of the Holy See, Marin specially inserted myths when compiling them, just to cater to the Holy See. Moreover, as the Pope's son-in-law, Marin is not worried that the Pope will get stuck on him. At most, help yourself fix a little bit of irregularity.

Sure enough, the Pope quickly finished reviewing the book and agreed to publish it. It's just that, when it comes back, I help add some episodes that tout the Romans. After all, the cardinals of the Holy See are mostly Italians who are descendants of the Romans.

Julius II added a section to the book that highlights the wisdom of the Romans. That's why God chose to place the Holy See in Rome. Because, Rome is the capital of wisdom......

In the face of this shameless boasting, the corners of Marin's mouth twitched. However, in order to curry favor with the Holy See, he also confessed. Moreover, his praise of the Germans is equally shameless......

Then the conclusion of the book becomes - the Germanic people are a fighting people, and the Italians are an intelligent people......

Marin can imagine how popular the French are when this book comes out - rub, what about the French? Aren't we good enough? Isn't the French nation the best in the world?

Therefore, when signing, Marin specially asked Leonardo da Vinci to sign in the front and himself in the back, and specially emphasized that his views came from the great sage Einstein. In this way, even if the French are angry, it is difficult to find their own faults. After all, he is only the second author, and his views are still borrowed from his "nowhere to be found" teacher......

After the book was compiled, it was naturally waiting to be printed. This was not a problem for Marin, who had a large amount of cheap paper from the paper mills on Cape Breton Island. Moreover, the book is not very long, only 60 pages, or 30 sheets of paper. Even if you include the cost of lead printing and ink, the cost is not too high.

However, because the book is to be promoted in the UK. So, Marin took matters into his own hands and translated the English version. In this way, the book is available in German and English. In the future, an Italian version will be available. Because, while the book boasted about the Germanic people, it was also touted by the Italians, the descendants of the Romans, after being polished by the Pope. So, it will definitely be popular with Italians as well. As for the French side...... This book will definitely not sell, after all, by depicting the Hundred Years War between England and France, the book praises the English but belittles the French, and it is a ghost to sell in France......

Eventually, Marin printed 5,000 copies of the book in German and 5,000 copies in English, and then put it on the market in Germany and England.

Don't underestimate the number of 5,000 copies, which may be very small in later generations. That's because the literacy rate of later generations is high, and 5,000 books, if they sell well, can be completely digested in a small city.

But now the literacy rate in Europe is extremely low, and only the aristocracy and clergy, as well as some wealthy people, are literate. 5,000 copies were printed, which would never be sold out in a small vassal state, and needed to be distributed throughout Germany. Again, the same is true for England.

Even, in order to promote the book in England, Marin asked Pope Julius II to help promote the book in England through his connections with the Catholic Church in England. Otherwise, Marin would not have had the confidence to sell all 5,000 books in England......

Moreover, Marin also planned to send a batch of English editions of "Examination of the Origins of European Nations" to the Catholic Church in England, and bribed some missionaries to publicize the contents of the book among the people of England.

After all, in this era, the literacy rate of the English people is also very low. However, the missionaries are literate. Marin could have paid the clergy to preach and preach the Scriptures to the people of England. In this way, it is also conducive to the rapid diffusion of the content and ideas in the book. When the people of England knew that they were one with the Germans, it was easier for Marin to be accepted into England......

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While Marin was busy compiling and printing the new book, news suddenly came from Ireland that Edward intended to hold secret tripartite talks with the French side, as well as Marin, in Nantes, the capital of the Duchy of Brittany in northwestern France, to determine the plan of action and how to divide the spoils.

Moreover, Edward would personally take a boat to Nantes. Occupying the southwestern estuary of the island of Ireland, Edward could sail south from the southwest coast of the island of Ireland directly south to the Duchy of Brittany, crossing the Loire into Nantes. In this way, it was also possible to avoid the English ships in the Irish Sea and the English Channel.

Of course, for safety, Edward asked Marin to send warships to protect his ships. Because, as far as Edward knew, Marin had a great navy that could withstand the attacks of English warships. After all, Edward was not sure if the English fleet would happen to encounter the ship he was on.

In addition, in this tripartite meeting, King Louis XII of France will be present in person to participate in the negotiations. Therefore, Edward invited Marin to Nantes to participate in this secret meeting between the three parties, so as to divide the interests on the spot.

Marin thought about it and agreed. After all, he has not yet publicly turned his face with France. As for the feud between Charles VIII and France, it has long been a thing of the past. Speaking of which, Louis XII had to thank Marin for killing Charles VIII with anger. Otherwise, he would not have had a chance to become king of France.

Moreover, because the English fleet firmly controlled the English Channel, the French simply could not transport troops to England proper. Marin, on the other hand, could transport troops through the wide North Sea to Newcastle in northeastern England.

At the same time, Marin had a strong fleet that could cope with the obstruction of English ships. Therefore, if you want to attack England, Marin, who is strong both at sea and land, is indispensable. If the French could have defeated the British on their own, they would have done so a long time ago. The problem is, the French navy is too frustrated......

Marin learned that the port of Brest, a famous northwestern port in France, has not yet been built, but is just a seaside fortress. It seems that Brest will not build a port in Brest until the 17th century, when the famous French minister Richelieu came to power. Later, it also became the home port of the French colony of North America.

Because the port of Brest had not yet been established, Marin needed to travel by boat to Nantes for this meeting. Entering the Loire from the Atlantic Ocean and up the river to Nantes, the capital of the Duchy of Brittany, for secret tripartite talks......