Engels once said: "England was united by the war of the roses, which wiped out the upper nobility." ”

The War of the Red and White Roses, which took place between 1455 and 1485, was undoubtedly a blessing for the history of the Kingdom of England. For Henry Tudor's father, Henry VII, it was also a great event for him to be excited about. Because this war played a crucial role in Henry VII's implementation of the king's autocratic rule.

A large number of the old nobles were killed or executed in this war, which lasted for more than 30 years, and the power of the nobles was greatly weakened because of the war. Henry VII seized this rare opportunity and dealt a severe blow to the remnants of the aristocracy. Not only did they disband the personal armies of the great nobles, but they also destroyed their castles, and then through the parliament, the religious reform established, consolidated, and strengthened the autocratic rule of the royal power.

As the successor of Henry VII, Henry VIII continued to strengthen his father's absolute monarchy, and strictly restricted the aristocracy from having too many rights. In particular, in the personal armies of the nobles, in addition to the "hired knights" who could be hired in wartime, there were also strict regulations on the number of knights who could be mined and raised in the nobles' homes.

Under the pressure of state policy, Henry Fitzroy, a great nobleman, also had to abide by the laws of the crown and the state. His Majesty's decree explains very well why he would hold his knights in such high esteem.

As the only knight of Nottingham Castle, Augustin Walton, his duty and obligation to the lord was to provide a considerable amount of cavalry service, military service, and military service for life. Despite the need for lifelong military service, the fief or land granted to him by Henry was also the main property for which he could receive economic income.

The Knight is a member of the Guard, which includes the Broken Knight Ferguson Congreve and other Cadet Knights. They ate and lived in Henry's castle, lived with the people around him, and provided everything they needed for daily life and military affairs. It may seem like a shame not to be granted a fief, but to be able to serve a lord is also an envy and even a source of pride.

In order to make the knights more loyal to him, Henry still has to do something to win people's hearts at some point. Therefore, Augustine's request for him, he did not ignore it, but paid more attention to it.

Ironically, Henry had no idea what the knight's daughter looked like. Henry cannot be blamed for this, though. In fact, no one dared to ask him to do so.

After all, Augustine's daughter, Rosalind, did not have a very high status in Nottingham Castle, and she theoretically did not have the right to inherit her father's estate. Except under special conditions in the absence of a male heir, she can inherit the estate, and her husband will fulfill the military obligations and responsibilities to the lord.

After hearing the butler's words, Henry turned to look at him and giggled, "Arthur, how many more do you think I can remember the appearance of Sizzling's daughter?" Three years ago, I was 12 years old, and I wasn't even qualified to be a knight's squire. Of course, I didn't need 14 years of knightly training to become a knight. ”

Arthur replied carefully, "Your Highness, I actually mean to say that the woman's appearance is very similar to that of the sir's daughter. ”

"Oh, how could there be such a thing?"

"Not only that, but what's even more incredible is that the woman's surname is Walton."

"God willing, is this a Christmas gift from God to Sir Sirley? But now it's more than a month before Christmas. ”

"Your Highness, this woman is of unknown origin, and I have a little suspicion that she is a Burgundian from the European continent."

"If she is really a Burgundian, then what is she doing in the north?"

"Your Highness, having appointed a new Archbishop of Canterbury and headed the Church earlier this year, His Majesty replaced the old nobles and senior clergy who opposed the reform with many reformers. However, there was still a lot of opposition to the religious reform carried out by His Majesty. ”

"Well, Arthur, do you suspect that the old aristocracy and ecclesiastical forces sent her to Nottingham?"

"Your Highness, this is my own guess, and everything needs you to make wise judgments."

Henry kept his eyes on the butler's face, wondering how likely Arthur's truth was. After a moment of silence, he looked out of the study and said to the valet, "Eugene, you will invite Sir Augustine to my study at once." ”

As the valet agreed, he added, "Wait, you let Sir put on his armor and take his sword." ”

When the valet had left quickly, he said to Arthur, "Well, you get two men to bring the woman to the study, and I will question her myself." ”

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While Isabel was taken outside Henry's study to wait, Augustine, who was heavily armed, was guided outside the study by a valet. Augustine whispered a few words to Isabel as he sorted out his clothes, armor, and sword. Then, he walked into the study with his head held high, and nodded to Henry, who was already sitting behind his desk, standing where Arthur had been standing.

"Your Highness, is there anything you have summoned me for?"

"Sir Augustine, I just think I'll be relieved that you're standing by my side while I'm interrogating that woman."

"Thank you, Your Highness, for your trust in me."

Henry looked at Arthur, who was standing on the side, and said, "Arthur, let that woman in." ”

Isabel was ushered into the study, and casually swept her gaze over the faces of seated Henry, the standing knight, and the butler. Standing there with his legs relaxed, he calmly said, "Well, is this the interrogation of me?" ”

Henry smiled lightly, took two sips of a glass of red wine, and said, "Ma'am, Miss, Witch, I'm actually considering which way to call you." ”

"It doesn't matter, call me a witch if you want, I like it."

"So, you admit to being a witch? Would you like to be crucified and burned at the stake? ”

"Before coming to Nottingham Castle, I had heard that some people saw the country as a barbarian land, and that the people who lived here were all savages. Actually, I think this statement is very ridiculous, because I think the wealth and civilization of the whole world are all here. Since he is a civilized person, how can he do such a barbaric thing? ”

"Hahaha... Sir, Arthur, do you think she's right? ”

Augustine nodded and whispered, "Your Highness, I think she is not bad at all. ”