"What? Barton Strait? You're kidding me! ”

Edward was stunned to hear Bloodblade say that the name of the strait Drake was exploring was Barton Strait.

Damn, I just heard about a guy called Francis. When Drake's name was named, His Majesty Edward was just surprised, after all, the United Kingdom is so big, and there are many people with the same name and surname.

But when he heard that this guy was going to travel to South America in search of the Strait of Magellan, His Majesty finally remembered who this man was!

Drake Passage, the dividing line between South America and Antarctica, the widest strait in the world, and one of the most dangerous, was discovered by Drake.

In this way, Edward was truly sure that this man named Drake was really the most famous royal pirate in history, and he was also the main admiral who led the Royal Navy against the Spanish Armada in history.

"Finally caught a famous historical figure, and he is still a great talent!" Edward sighed inwardly.

"Just, why isn't it called Drake Passage? It's not historically historical! ”

The good Drake Strait suddenly disappeared and became a strange Barton Strait, and this butterfly fluttering its wings is too powerful!

The king's head is a little insufficient.

Although a lot of history has changed, it is the first time he has seen the butterfly effect after history has been changed.

"Go, let this Drake come to London, I want to see this great hero with my own eyes, I want to knight him personally!"

His Majesty the King thought for a long time, shook his head helplessly, and instructed the secretary who was reporting on the side.

"Your Majesty, just now the Spanish ambassador sent a credential!" After one secretary agreed, another secretary walked in, bowed his head, and reported.

"What did you say?" Edward asked impatiently, he was in a bad mood, and the Spaniards had come to disturb him.

"His Majesty Philip II sent a request that the treasure ship belonging to Spain had been robbed, and the most suspicious one was Francis, who had just returned from the voyage. Drake! ”

"And then? What are the Spaniards going to do! ”

"Spain says that in view of the alliance between the two countries, His Majesty Philip II asks you to hand over Drake directly to them for trial!" The secretary glanced up at the king, whose face was getting more and more ugly, and whispered.

"How can we, the English, be judged by the Spaniards, who really think that they are God?"

As soon as Edward heard this, a fire immediately broke out in his heart.

Nominally, England and Spain were allies, nominally equals.

England was not a vassal of Spain, so how could Spain have the right to demand that he hand it over? Isn't this an offense to the authority of one's own king?

Even if Drake really hijacked the treasure ship, he couldn't hand it over! How can a king who has given his subjects to another country have the face to rule over the whole United Kingdom?

"To reject the Spaniards, let's say Francis. There's no way Drake could plunder the treasure ship and make them re-investigate! Edward commanded directly.

"This—" The secretary looked at His Majesty the Fire King with some hesitation.

"Just do as I say!" Edward, of course, knew why the secretary was hesitant, but it was a matter of principle and could not be compromised.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" The secretary hurriedly agreed, and quickly and somewhat panicked got up to leave.

After the secretary left, His Majesty rubbed his temples and his head hurt terribly.

Originally, the two countries were at odds because of religious issues; And the war against France has exacerbated the rift between the two countries; And the covert support for the actions of the Netherlands has completely left no room for détente between the two countries.

"It's a temptation!" Edward muttered in annoyance.

There is no doubt that this is a test of Spain's alliance between the two countries.

Ever since France, the common enemy, had withered due to the civil war, the existence of the Spanish-British alliance had been in jeopardy.

And this rift has grown bigger and bigger, so big that even if Philip II marries Edward's sister, it will not be able to change this outcome.

"The result is already predictable, but it's too fast!" Edward shook his head, the huge Spanish Empire was still like a shadow, hanging over the European continent, and England was not ready to face this powerful enemy.

Plymouth.

When Drake returned to England, he looted the gold and treasures of the treasure ships, and the total value was reached

100,000 pounds, an exaggerated figure.

Such a large amount of money, after being divided among the sailors, still retains most of it, and these are the profits of him, the captain and supporter.

In the face of such a huge amount of money, even the well-informed John. Hawkins, still surprised.

"My God, this is definitely the most gold I've ever seen in my life!"

Full of gold, giving off a golden yellow that seduces the soul.

"Francis, you're in big trouble this time!" Gathering his mind, Hawkins stared into his cousin's eyes and said solemnly.

"Yes, I understand all the consequences!" Drake nodded, indicating understanding, "However, this gold also has your share!" ”

Hearing this, Hawkins frowned, and he was dragged off the ship, ready to say, he was pitted by Drake.

He understood what Drake meant, and the money was his share, so he had to find a way to suppress the problem.

"Let's go to London!" Hawkins thought about it before he sighed heavily.

"No one should touch any more of the gold in front of you, all of them will be sent to London and to the palace!"

"You mean?" Drake asked hesitantly.

"That's right, the only one who can save you is King Edward. This money is your and my life-saving money! ”

Hawkins took a deep look at this cousin who made him so happy yesterday that he doubted his life, but today he regretted it so much that he doubted his life, what a sin!

"I just hope that His Majesty will protect us for the sake of these gold, otherwise the Spaniards will not spare us!"

Hearing this, Drake did not refute, and after thinking for a while, he immediately agreed to this only remaining plan.

As for fleeing England with gold, the thought never crossed his mind.

The world's most powerful navy and the second largest navy are encircling you, and the gods will not be able to escape.

It's more practical to send money, at least, the possibility of surviving is greater than the former.

What's more, His Majesty's reputation for being greedy for money has spread throughout England for a long time, and when he was still young, he came out to sell wine to make money, and he also opened taverns.

Then also open banks, open factories, and don't give in too quickly to make money.

For the sake of this money, his life should be saved.

Drake thought to himself.