Continental Warriors Yoo Ma

These defeated troops are real people, and it is impossible for them to disappear for no reason.Where are they now?

Naturally, he turned into a woolen soldier and caused trouble everywhere.

Chapter 260 Sixth Treaty of Saint-Denis

Now these wool soldiers are spreading rapidly, and the villages on the left bank of the Loire River have begun to be looted.

If left unattended, the wool soldiers will spread rapidly to central and southern France like wildfire.A considerable part of the French army under the city of Paris came from the south-central.The continuation of these troops in Paris will obviously lead to the emptiness of the defense of the hometown, giving the wool soldiers an opportunity to take advantage of.

How would a soldier feel if they found out that while they were fighting for the king at the front, their hometown was ruined by wool soldiers, the girl they liked was raped, and their fields were burned?Will he turn against his mother in a fit of anger, then quickly degenerate, and become a woolen soldier to harm others?

If the wool soldiers who are causing more disasters are not curbed as soon as possible, the income of the royal family will be greatly reduced next year.This is what Charles VII can't bear the most.

So, the two sides ended the meaningless quarrel and continued the peace talks.

After another week of repeated games, the two countries finally reached a consensus.

There are three main contents.

First: Henry VI retains the French crown.In the presence of no French nobles, he can call himself king of France.

Second: Since Henry VI and below, all English nobles, soldiers, and civilians in Paris can return to England with freedom.However, the belongings carried by each person shall not exceed the carrying capacity of a light carriage.

Third: All British-occupied French territories except Calais will be returned to Charles VII.

Although this result is not a complete victory because it failed to make the English royal family completely give up its claim to the French crown, it is definitely an unprecedented victory.

In particular, the recovery of Aquitaine without bloodshed is a major event worthy of celebration.

If you want to use force to recover this place where England has operated for nearly 300 years and its rule has long been deeply rooted, the price to be paid and the resources needed to be used will certainly not be small.

For the English, they barely kept some face.

At least, it is also an achievement that more than 1 British troops returned to the island intact.Put more paint on it, find a few scholars to brag about it, maybe a few hundred years later, it will become a medieval version of the Dunkirk retreat, and you can hire a famous film director to make a blockbuster movie and make a lot of money.

Moreover, Henry VI also kept the so-called French crown that no one recognized except the English nobles, and there was room for slowing down when he explained the defeat to the parliament.Maybe in the future there will be a chance to use this excuse to declare war on France and reproduce the glory of Henry V.

After confirming the content of the contract, the two sides began intensive preparations for the signing ceremony.

This kind of contract involving the two kingdoms, which ended the 100-year long war, will definitely have a profound impact on future generations. It must put on enough ostentation to show the sincerity of both parties.

However, the withdrawal of troops from both sides started ahead of schedule.

After all, if the military confrontation in Paris continues, neither side can bear it.

Ma Youfu leased the Viking longship in hand to the Duke of Bedford at a friendly price.The Regent will use these ships to transport the English to the port of Harfleur, and then transfer to the ships of the Royal Navy to return to the mainland.

In France, the Burgundian army returned home first, leaving only a few noble representatives headed by the Earl of Luxembourg to attend the signing ceremony as witnesses.

The remaining thousands of mercenaries in the French army were first disbanded by the cash-strapped Charles VII.Then the nobles recruited troops and city militias, and they also returned to their hometowns one after another.

The withdrawal of troops from both sides was not fast, and because of the management capabilities of the medieval government's grass-roots team, there was a lot of confusion.It is estimated that the two sides will not be able to complete the withdrawal until mid-October.

The agreement was formally signed on September [-]th in the town of Saint-Denis outside Paris.Known as the Treaty of Saint-Denis.

Attendees from England included King Henry VI, the Duke of Bedford and the Archbishop of Beaufort, as well as Talbot, Earl of Warwick, Earl of Hogil, St. Elizabeth and others.

On the French side, the lineup is also quite luxurious.

Mayouph and Joan of Arc stand around Charles VII, then Georges La Tremoille, Chancellor of Palace, Regnio de Chartres, Archbishop of Reims and Lord Seal, Jacques, Count of Armagnac and Constable Cole.Behind, Marshal Richmont Cavaliers, Marshal Bussac, Gilles de Ray, Jean de Dunoy, La Haile, Santreille and other proud soldiers lined up, making people look sideways .

No one wants to miss such an important moment and wants to witness it with their own eyes, so quite a lot of people participated in the ceremony.

The signing ceremony was held on the lawn in front of St. Denis Church.The two kings sat face to face in front of a long table covered with gorgeous tablecloths. Behind them were the courtiers of the two countries who were clearly divided. The flags of gorse and Valois fluttered in the wind, as if they were silently telling the story of the two kingdoms. Those entanglements of grievances.

Not far away, a painter is splashing ink, hoping to depict this historic scene on the canvas as much as possible.

After the two kings signed the contract, Henry VI hung his head timidly and stopped talking.On the contrary, Charles VII, who had established a strong self-confidence because of his great victory, was in high spirits, and his every gesture had the demeanor of a real king.

The Duke of Bedford saw the difference between the two kings.He secretly sighed, and said: "His Royal Highness, there is still some time before the withdrawal of troops is completed. I am going to hold a banquet at the San Pol Palace to celebrate the hard-won peace between the two countries. Do I have the honor to invite you Attend?"

Charles VII rolled his eyes, smiled and shook his head: "Unfortunately, the sabotage activities of the wool soldiers have become more and more rampant recently. I must return to Bourges as soon as possible to preside over the extermination. However, although I cannot personally participate, my important minister We can still go. This long war has brought too much suffering to the two kingdoms, I hope that under the blessing of the Seven Saints, from now on, we can share a long-lasting peace."

The reason why Charles VII did not want to go to Paris was naturally that he could not trust the English and was worried about his own safety.The Duke of Bedford also guessed this result and pretended to believe the other party's excuse.

He did not plan to arrange this banquet as a Hongmen banquet, but simply wanted to put an end to his French life.

As the regent of France, he inherited the behest of his elder brother Henry V. He devoted all his energy and energy to fighting bravely and tenaciously for ten years, but in the end he achieved nothing.

This kind of result made the Duke of Bedford feel a bigger and bigger hole in his heart, feeling at a loss for the future.

The signing ceremony ended and the Englishman returned to Paris.And Charles VII wandered in front of St. Denis Church, reluctant to leave for a long time.

"Mr. Mayouph, Mr. La Tremoille, and Madame Doris, come with me."

Charles VII left a word and walked into St. Denis Church.

Chapter 260 Seventh Golden Flame

As soon as you walk into the church, the first thing that catches your attention is the rose window and pointed cross vault above.The colorful stained glass has the unique charm of Gothic art.

Today's weather is fine, clear sky.The sunlight shines into the church through the stained glass, and the magnificent and changing light interweaves charming light and shadow, adding a bit of mysterious religious atmosphere to the church.

Henry VII wandered in the church, and the other three followed.In addition to being the place of martyrdom of Saint-Denis, the patron saint of France, Saint-Denis Church is also the mausoleum of dozens of French kings, queens, and members of the royal family. Therefore, as soon as you enter the church, you can see reclining statues of French kings everywhere.

His Royal Highness continued to walk.From the nave to the back hall, then the Church of Our Lady, the Church of the Confessor, the Chapel of the Martyrs, and then went to the basement for a walk.

Finally, he stopped in front of the reclining portrait of his father, Charles VI, and remained silent.

Ma Youfu could see the water in Charles VII's eyes, and his body trembling slightly, as if he was trying his best to suppress the emotions that wanted to burst out of his chest.

He actually understood the king quite well.

When he succeeded to the throne, the situation faced by His Royal Highness the king can be said to be extremely critical, and he could even write a Charles VII version of "List of Teachers":

The first emperor was insane before he started his business, and now France is divided into three parts, and Bourges is exhausted. This is really a crisis of life and death...

After going through a rough road and experiencing countless setbacks and failures, and now finally achieving the final victory, it's no wonder that His Royal Highness can't help himself.

Now facing his dead father who left the mess of the whole country to himself again, he probably has a lot to say in his heart.

"You say, when I pass away and be buried in this church in the future, how will the world evaluate King Charles VII?"

"Your Highness, you have completely defeated the English, regained all the lost ground, and ended this long war. Based on this alone, the world will definitely praise you as a great king who knows how to use people well!" George Palace seized everything Opportunity to flatter.By the way, I put a little gold on my face.

The category of "knowing people and making good use of them" must also include the palace minister himself who is wise, wise, extraordinary, energetic, and well-organized in managing state affairs.

"Know people and make good use of them..." Charles VII recited these words, and suddenly laughed, "To be honest, Sir La Tremoille, when you entered the court, I only thought you were a person who was good at fighting for power and profit and crowding out colleagues. Villain. I reuse you only to use you as a knife and weaken the influence of other factions in the court."

The fat man couldn't stretch himself any longer, he hesitated to speak, and finally could only stand there blankly.

Charles VII ignored the weeping Prime Minister and looked at Joan of Arc: "There is also Countess Doris, when you asked to see me in Chinon, although I chose to believe you, I only regarded you as someone who possessed special powers." A sorceress, a careerist disguised as a simple country girl..."

"As for you, Mr. Ma Youfu..." Charles VII shook his head, "When I invited you to the court, Countess Duris was captured but could not be rescued, and because of her own weakness, she was tortured by despair and anxiety. At that time, I just wanted to find a foreigner, listen to him tell stories from afar, and temporarily forget the boring reality."

"Your Majesty, there is an old saying in the East called 'A person's deeds don't matter his heart', which roughly means that a person should be judged according to his actions, not what he thinks in his heart. Anyway, you have used me, Jeanne, George Palace Prime Minister, as well as loyal and capable courtiers outside the church, and finally won the victory. That is enough."

"About deeds regardless of heart..." Charles VII repeated this sentence clumsily in Huaxia, and after a while, he showed a relieved smile, "Haha, well said, hahaha..."

His laughter resounded throughout the church.

Suddenly, there was a low vibration that seemed to wake up a giant beast, and came from the ground of the church.

Prime Minister George did not stand still and fell to the ground with a plop.Charles VII, who was still in high spirits just now, also showed horror.

Joan of Arc drew out the sword of St. Catherine, looking wary.

On the contrary, Ma Youfu, not only did not respond, he even raised his head and stared at the top of the church, as if there was something there.

There really is something there.

A hazy translucent figure suddenly appeared above the statue of the Seven Saints.He wears a crown and a golden robe, his face is blurred, but exudes an innate majesty and courage.

He slowly floated towards the four people on the ground, and his silhouette gradually released a golden light, as if coated with a layer of flame.

"Am I the only one who can see it?" Ma Youfu found that the other three had been looking around, unaware of the vision above their heads, and suddenly felt suspicious.

At this time, the figure spoke, and the voice was like countless people speaking in unison, full of noisy endings.

"This man has pure blood... no, although he wears a crown, his heart is as fragile as glass." The figure glanced at Charles VII and passed over his head.

"Too weak, too fat, too vulgar." The figure left a sentence, ignoring George's palace minister directly.

"Ah, pure and pious girl!" The figure turned its target and floated towards Joan of Arc, cheering.But after he flew over Joan's head, he shook his head in disappointment, "Unfortunately, you have already been preempted by that woman. One person cannot tolerate two saints!"

Afterwards, the shadow looked at Ma Youfu: "No, the blood and culture don't agree, but the aptitude is enough... Forget it, relying on foreigners to save France is not something to be ashamed of."

He gradually approached the final selected target.

Although his face is blurred, Ma Youfu still has a feeling of "four eyes facing each other".

"Can you see me?" The figure also felt Ma Youfu's gaze, and his voice was full of surprise, "Interesting. If this is the case, I don't need to use indirect and complicated methods like 'Sacred Enlightenment' to convey my request. "

He paused, and his voice became sacred and solemn: "The golden light is shining, the flames are burning! Save this kingdom that is about to fall into crisis! Outsiders, after you have made great achievements, the battle flags of gold and red will guide you to the legend!"

After speaking, the figure pointed to Ma Youfu.

The light around him gathered at his fingertips, as if condensing a small sun.

Ma Youfu was so stabbed that he had to close his eyes, only to feel his left hand was extremely hot.

In an instant, everything was calm again.

"Teacher, let's protect His Highness to leave here first, and then let the mages and priests investigate what happened just now." Joan of Arc said to Ma Youfu.

She led the pale Charles VII towards the church gate.And Ma Youfu picked up George Gong, who was limp on the ground.

While running, he opened the palm of his left hand that was still slightly burning.

There, there appeared a golden sun pattern emitting light and heat to the surroundings.

Chapter 260 Eighth Path of the Elite

Ma Youfu couldn't be more familiar with the pattern that appeared on his hand.

Because in the church of St. Denis, holy flags with similar patterns are hung everywhere.

This is a kind of swallowtail flag with red as the background color, and the radiant sun is drawn on the flag, which symbolizes the holy fire brought to the world by the seven saints.The crimson is said to be dyed with the blood of Saint-Denis who was beheaded.

This pattern originally originated from the holy flag of Saint-Denis, which once fought in all directions with the twelve holy knights under Charlemagne's command.However, it has been enshrined in the Church of Saint-Denis since then, and has been silent in history.It was not until 1214 that Philip II, facing the powerful enemy of the united England and the Holy Roman Empire, invited the flag from the Church of St. Denis.Then came the famous Battle of Bouwen.

The name of the flag comes from the Latin "aurea-flamma", which means "golden flame", so this flag is also called the golden flame battle flag.

In the Battle of Bouwens, under the guidance of the golden flame battle flag and the shouts of "Monjoie-Saint-Denis", the French army finally defeated the army of the Emperor Otto IV of the Shenluo, and thus established the Western European overlord. Status, won the title of "Augustus" for Philip II.

Since then, France has designated the golden flame battle flag as a special battle flag for the royal family.As long as the king himself marches, this battle flag will appear on the battlefield, which will boost the morale of the French knights and make the enemy fearful.

However, the later golden flame battle flag is not the same as that used by Charlemagne and Philip II.Those golden flame battle flags that accompanied the kings of the past dynasties were not the artifact-level magic items that could boost morale and even add fire damage to the weapons of the soldiers in the past, but just an ordinary flag, excluding the historical significance contained in it Outside, it's just a piece of ordinary cloth.