Chapter 57 There are gains and losses
After receiving the promise of Duke Edward, a smile appeared on the face of the Earl of Boswell, and he was sent back to the carriage step by step by Duke Edward.
Boarding the carriage, the Earl immediately restrained his smile, and his face suddenly became gloomy.
"Yve! Go home! The Earl's word came out of the carriage, and Yves, who was waiting for the order, immediately whipped the horses, and the whole carriage began to move quickly.
The next day, Duke Edward left the Duke's Court, dressed in good clothes, and he did not want to go to the Earl's Court, his former supporter and now opponent.
Instead, the coachman drove the carriage to the Earl of Warwick.
Along the way, Duke Edward struggled incessantly, and asked for help from his old rival, which was an embarrassing thing for Duke Edward, who loved face.
Yesterday, however, the situation in the conference room was still vivid, and two of his original supporters opposed his conquest of Scotland.
Count Walkery's team also had three opponents, and if he cooperated with those who were neutral, his proposal would most likely be deposed, which would be a fatal blow to his prestige.
Therefore, even though the Duke of Edward was embarrassed, he still did not tell the coachman to turn around, and slowly came to the Earl of Warwick's court.
Duke Edward returned to his usual state of mind, and with the help of the coachman, he came to the door of the Earl's Court, and the sharp-eyed doorman saw the family crest of the Seymour family on the carriage, and hurried back to the house to report.
This time, it was the Earl of Warwick who came to the gate in person, greeting the Duke with a smile.
"What a blessing from God, Your Excellency the Honorable Duke has come to me!"
"You're welcome! My dear Excellency, I am here for something! Duke Edward shook his head and said with a wry smile.
"Really? The Duke of Edward, who is tired of taking care of everything, must have come in person, there must be something important! The Earl of Warwick said earnestly in front of Duke Edward.
"Then let's go to the study and talk! My Lord Duke! ”
The Duke of Edward then came to his study with the Earl of Warwick.
Edward looked at it carefully, and said that it was a study, but in fact there were not many books, at most a dozen books, some of which had already been turned over with a lot of wrinkles.
"My Count, there are many books in my Duke's Palace, and even books from Rome describing that ancient country of the East!"
Duke Edward couldn't help but feel very proud in his heart, in terms of knowledge, he still crushed the Earl of Warwick, and his fragile self-esteem suddenly stabilized a lot.
"My Lord Duke! It's enough for a soldier like me to read a few books! I live a laid-back life and don't have to deal with things big and small in England like you do! ”
"That cannot be said, the venerable Earl of Warwick must be a man of great knowledge! This is the tacit fact of all nobles! ”
Edward pretended not to understand the Earl's complaints, and praised the Earl in a serious manner, with a look of admiration on his face.
"My lord, don't talk nonsense, I'm a soldier, if you have something, let's just say it!"
Count Walkery said impatiently, and the beard that matched him was indeed in line with the temper of a soldier.
"Huh! A pure soldier will become an earl from a low-ranking nobleman, and you underestimate the wisdom of the king! Cunning old fox! ”
Duke Edward couldn't help sneering in his heart, he didn't mean to believe it at all, but he still had an indifferent expression on his face.
"Since you said so, then let's be honest and clear!"
"You can see the results of yesterday's conference room clearly!"
"The opposing ministers account for half of the entire committee, and if you add those who oppose the Holy Religious Reform led by Duke Houghton, our Holy Religious Reform will be subverted!"
Duke Edward understood that the Earl of Warwick, like himself, was a supporter of the Holy Religious Reformation, and would certainly not watch the fruits of the Reformation go to waste.
"Huh! My Lord Duke! They seem to be against your plan to send troops to Scotland! Lord Count smiled unkindly, and then looked at Duke Edward, as if waiting for his explanation.
"My Excellency! This time they have the opportunity to cooperate once, it is difficult to guarantee that there will be no cooperation next time, and they can't be allowed to continue like this! ”
Duke Edward's words caused a little worry in the heart of the Earl of Warwick, and the Earl's face was filled with a contemplative expression.
Duke Edward knew that a common belief alone could not convince the Earl of Warwick to help him, and that he could only be persuaded by profit.
"I can make you the general and vice-chief of the expedition to Scotland, and I will propose this appointment after the war proposal is passed."
After Duke Edward said this, he regretted it in his heart, after all, if this expedition was successful, not only would his prestige definitely increase. And if you add the Earl of Warwick, the prestige bonus that belongs to you will definitely be greatly reduced.
No matter how reluctant he was, Lord Edward could not retract what he had already said, especially in such a serious discussion.
"Alright! My dear Duke, I will make a decision at tomorrow's meeting that is truly in the interests of England! ”
After thinking about it, the Earl decided to cooperate with Duke Edward's proposal to continue the reform of the Holy Church. Especially if you, a person who has nothing to do with it, can still get a share of the benefits, it will be even more of a problem.
So, the atmosphere of the whole room suddenly became harmonious, and the two long-time rivals began to chat happily, and the unaware masses thought that they were friends who had been reunited for many years!
Pleasant times are always short-lived, and in this summer of London, there is a slight breeze at night, which makes people feel a little cool, especially for the servants who are exposed to the sun during the day.
The shy moon had already risen into the air, shining with soft moonlight, even though the Duke was completely covered with the bright moonlight, but the Duke had just walked out of the study and already felt a chill.
I don't know if it's a good thing or a bad thing that tonight's result is one win and one loss, and that his proposal is hopeful to pass, while his political rival, Count Walkery, hopes to continue to grow. His Excellency the Duke couldn't help but think in his heart.
The Earl of Warwick personally put Count Edward in the carriage, and the scene of joy between the host and the guest was immediately deeply imprinted in the minds of the servants present.
Waiting for the carriage, Duke Edward still looked indifferent as before, and he was still so personable.
"To the Earl of Wellington!" Duke Edward's voice interrupted the groom's next moves, especially loud in the silence of the night.