"My uncle! I'm so sorry for what happened yesterday! Edward said sincerely, "Didn't help much!" ”

"Nothing! It's just a trifle! Baron Thomas was very carefree, but Edward, who was staring at him, still saw the hint of hatred in his eyes.

After all, on the wedding day, his wife was bullied by her own family, which is indeed more face-saving, and for nobles, face is their life pursuit.

"I'm amazed at what Uncle Edward did!" Edward said in a childish voice, "After all, you are his brother!" ”

"Don't mention him, Edward!" Baron Thomas said hatefully, "He didn't even treat me as a brother!" ”

"For last night's events, uncle! I think it's mainly due to your position! Edward said solemnly, still staring into his eyes.

"What do you mean? Edward! ”

"I said that the main thing is that Uncle Edward looks down on your status!" Edward's tone was full of regret, "After all, you're just a baron, and he's already a duke!" ”

"And Lady Anne, you know, her maiden family is an earl, and she will not look down on Aunt Catherine!"

"That's, that's true!" The baron looked pensive. There was an indescribable gloom on his face, which seemed to indicate that he thought so in his heart. The thumb of his right hand kept rubbing against the wedding ring on his left hand, and the whole person seemed to be accumulating something.

Edward successfully analyzed the causes and consequences of yesterday's events for Baron Thomas, in order to awaken Baron Thomas's ambition, but also to use his ambition.

And the reason why Edward sought out Thomas was for the navy he mastered. After all, now he is the number one in the Navy.

As king, Edward had to master the army.

England's navy has always been weaker than the army, and it is not as important as the army, so it has not come into the sight of the regents.

So for now, Edward only has a chance to master the navy,

Speaking of which, it is necessary to mention the navy of England.

In the Middle Ages, Britain did not yet have the so-called "Royal Navy", in fact it did not even have real warships. In times of war, the king had the right to call up ships and men, so they took a break from their daily work and went to serve on the sea.

Some kings may also pay for some sailors out of their own pockets, so in wartime the two parts of the army are combined to fight.

Wars broke out on the European continent from time to time, and in fact, since the Norman conquest, the British crown has seized a large number of territories in France, and has to covet larger territory, so Britain has not really been isolated from the beginning of the country, but has constantly intervened in the wars in Europe. The Tudor dynasty of the present Edwardian dynasty maintained several small territories in France.

The British businessmen who were chicken thieves saw a huge business opportunity in it. In the beginning, some wealthy merchants made contracts with the king to build a professional maritime force for the imperial court in exchange for trade privileges and tax exemptions.

Henry V later found that it was more cost-effective to form a specialized fleet. But the fleet formed by the Duke was not a fighting fleet, but a mere means of transporting troops in the surrounding waters of Britain and the mainland.

After his death, the fleet was sold for silver. During the Tudor period, the practice of signing mercenary contracts between the royal family and contractors continued, with the only change being that it continued to grow in size and the terms of the ship were constantly adjusted.

Just two years after Columbus's first voyage, and three years before Henry VII sent John Cabot to Newfoundland, Spain and Portugal negotiated and reached an agreement at Tordesillas to define their sphere of influence with a meridian line located 370 leagues west of Cape Verde as a demarcation line, with all territory to the west to Spain and Portugal to the east.

When Henry VIII ascended the throne, he inherited only five ships; Although he did not have the magnanimity of the second emperor, he managed to build a standing fleet during his reign.

Not only did he develop his navy to the size of more than 50 ships, but more importantly, this "fleet" was no longer a fragmented and improvised patchwork of rangers, but had begun to take shape in a fixed organizational form, so many documents regard him as the founder of the British Navy.

However, under this aggressive momentum, his strength is strong in the middle, and his "navy" is only a defensive force, because this is a critical moment for religious splits, and he has no intention of going to the next level. Henry VIII and his father, Henry VII, also had the foresight to establish a number of shipbuilding facilities that would later develop into the Portsmouth, Telford and Vulix naval dockyards.

"My dear uncle, let's make a deal!" Edward spoke bluntly to the Baron, without a hint of delay or minus.

"I'd like to borrow your navy!!"

"What? Edward, you're kidding! Baron Thomas, as if he had heard a humorous joke, "My Majesty! This is not the time for jokes! ”

"I'm not kidding! Dear Lord of the Admiralty! Edward's expression was very serious, and he spoke unhurriedly in a flat voice, undisturbed by the Baron, as if telling someone else's story.

"Then my majesty, I don't know why you borrowed your navy?" The Baron was impressed by Edward's calm temperament, and his tone of voice became serious.

"Your Excellency! Don't you know that the Thames produced by my distillery are sold throughout Europa? ”

"Yes! But Your Majesty, do you need the Navy to serve you? ”

"Yes! Did you know it, pirates are getting rampant! Edward Tian said shamelessly, with a natural look on his face.

"It's time for the navy of England to serve His Majesty the King of England!"

"I think you think so, too! My dear uncle! ”

"Of course! It is an honour for all the admirals to serve His Majesty the King! Minister Thomas raised his hat as if he were loyal to the King.

"I believe in the abilities of Your Excellency! In my opinion, Your Excellency's title and ability are not compatible! ”

Edward said in a serious way, and a political deal was completed in the middle of the conversation.

"Your Majesty! Your decision is always wise! His Excellency was pleasantly surprised by this news, and his words trembled a little!