Chapter 200: Marriage

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The thought that he might rule England in the future was a step closer to his dream of world domination.

Prince Philip would be like Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty in Chinese history, defeating France, crushing the Ottoman Empire at sea, annexing Portugal, and during the reign of Philip II, historians often used this period as the Habsburg dynasty to dominate Europe, and Spain reached its heyday in his hands.

But later, his armada was defeated by England, and the Netherlands broke away from Spanish rule, but unfortunately, after his death, there was no Emperor Xuan of Han to strengthen his foundation, and Spain inevitably began to decline.

It is undeniable that he is an ambitious and eloquent figure.

Philip, who was immersed in mental activity, did not go to the handmaidens and guards who saluted on the road, and ran directly to the room of his father, Charles I.

"Your Highness, please wait!" The guards guarding the door saw that His Royal Highness the prince had come down, and hurriedly bent down.

"Yes!" Philip nodded gently.

The guards didn't dare to delay, walked in quickly, and bent down to Charles I, who was still discussing with the palace, and whispered: "Your Majesty, Prince Philip asks to see!" ”

Charles I, who was on state affairs with the palace minister, heard this, raised his head, glanced at the guards who bowed their heads to pray, frowned, and then dissipated.

"Your Excellency, wait a moment!" Charles I was expressionless and said to the smiling palace minister.

"Yes!" The palace minister's eyebrows are a little pale, and he looks like he is a lot older, but he is still very restrained when Charles I is young.

"Call him in!" Charles I looked at the guards and commanded casually.

The guard, having received instructions, raised his head and hurriedly walked out of the room.

Soon, Prince Philip walked in slowly.

"Good day, my father!" Philip bowed down to greet Charles I, and then saw the palace minister again, "Good day, Lord Palace!" ”

"Good day, Your Royal Highness Prince!" Gong Xiang hurriedly got up and bowed to Prince Philip.

"Father, have you heard? That little king of England is sick! Prince Philip looked at Charles I with a humble gaze and asked respectfully.

"I know, I heard that he was very sick, but unfortunately he came back to life in the end!" Charles I said noncommittally, then looked at his son with a smile in his eyes and asked, "What?" Are you interested in England? ”

After a day of illness, Edward recovered automatically, and the news spread that his body was just weak.

The commoners may not know, but he knows that the body of the king of England is indeed fragile day by day, and he is afraid that it will not be a few years before he has the opportunity to see God, which is not a secret to Charles I.

Faced with his father's question, Prince Philip knew that he was asking Princess Mary's age, and would think for a moment, he nodded without hesitation, looked at Charles I with blazing eyes, and said affirmatively: "Yes, father, England is indispensable for us!" ”

"At least, it will bring us the Habsburgs a French crown, won't it?"

"Yes, yes, yes! The French crown, which is indeed a delight! Thinking of this, Charles I laughed, and the whole person suddenly became excited.

At this moment, he couldn't help but think of his old rival, the scoundrel King François I, if he heard the news, I am afraid that he would be like a thunderbolt!

"Philip! If you don't mind, I'll agree to it! Charles I looked at his handsome son, nodded with satisfaction, and exclaimed.

"Yes father, to have a French crown, it's something I've always dreamed of!" Prince Philip's eyes were bright, and the corners of his mouth were slightly upturned.

Then, Charles I's deep gaze fell on the Prime Minister on the sidelines.

The gray-haired Prime Minister hunched over, sensing Charles I's gaze, and nodded hurriedly.

"Your Majesty, Your Royal Highness, I will do it as soon as possible!" The Prime Minister replied respectfully.

"If there are some conditions that are not a big deal, just say yes! Some small profits, how can a crown be important! ”

Charles I instructed slowly to his palace minister, he knew that the current Princess Mary was a sweetheart, and if she didn't pay anything, this marriage would not be so easy to succeed.

What you pay now is for the sake of getting more in the future.

"Yes, follow your instructions!" The old palace minister bowed his head again, indicating that he knew.

In less than a day, the Spanish court quickly drew up a candidate and sent an envoy to England to propose marriage.

Two days later, Edward met the suitor at his Whitehall Palace.

A man in his thirties, wearing a red cloak and crutches, saluted respectfully to Edward.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty Charles V has sent me to greet you on your physical condition, and seeing that you are okay, I think it is really God bless!"

This one is called Moya. Flores. When Dias's messenger saw Edward, he had a look of surprise on his face, as if he was happy that he had recovered.

"I feel honored by His Majesty Charles V's condolences, I am in good health, please thank him on my behalf!" Edward smiled reluctantly, nodded slightly at the messenger, and said softly.

Thus, in the eyes of the envoy, the king of England was indeed very ill, and his good health was just a pretext.

Therefore, he became more and more determined in his heart, and determined that Edward's time was short, and made up his mind that he would fulfill His Majesty's request and obtain this marriage for His Royal Highness.

"Emissary, do you have anything else?" Looking at the Spaniard, who was still in place, Edward asked as he feigned curiosity.

"Your Majesty, I can't hide it, my king sent me here, and there is another happy event to propose to you?"

The Spanish envoy bent over and said enthusiastically.

"Oh—" Edward said, looking at him with a puzzled expression.

"I heard that Her Royal Highness Princess Mary of your country is talented, virtuous and gentle, and His Royal Highness the Prince of our country has admired her for a long time, so I specially proposed to Her Royal Highness the Princess of your country on behalf of Her Royal Highness the Prince!"

The Spaniard raised his head, his expression fluttering, and the corners of his mouth were sharp.

"This—" Edward hesitated, thoughtful, "let me think about it!" Marriage is a big event, you can't be sloppy! ”

"Your Majesty, His Royal Highness the Prince of our country is still quite sincere!"

As he spoke, the Spaniard showed a look of understanding on his face, and Edward's face instantly became serious at this time.

"Your Royal Highness's attitude is so sincere, I can't interrupt this beautiful marriage!" Edward exclaimed, "Your Excellency—"

"Your Majesty!" Sir John stood out in an instant and bowed.

"You and Your Excellency the Envoy will discuss carefully, seriously, and the details of the marriage between the two countries!" Edward said earnestly to Sir John, his eyes narrowed slightly, and the corners of his mouth curled slightly.