Continental Warriors Yoo Ma

In the dead of night, reading a favorite novel is his favorite way to relax.

Jean Milot has done a great job and he received several more submissions today.

The Duke picked up the most prominent manuscript on the table and glanced at the title.

Young Alfred Bentley, by Yoof Ma.

"Youf Ma, the Seris who was the envoy of the King of France? I remember he didn't start learning the language until he arrived in Italy. Now he can write in French?"

He thought this Oriental was just a vase recruited by the French King to add a little "cultural diversity" to the court.Unexpectedly, the other party brought a small surprise.

He started reading with great interest.

"Bentley's professional exams were not ideal. However, he entered the knight school in Toulouse and continued his studies. He rented in a merchant's house. The hostess Juana is in her 30s and has two children. Life has not been grind Regardless of her femininity, her curvy figure always draws people's imagination..."

Soon, the Duke was immersed in the story of Alfred Bentley, the young knight's squire.He was holding the manuscript in his right hand, and his left hand slipped down unconsciously.

When he woke up the next day, Philip III found manuscripts scattered on the bed.

"Fortunately, this interesting work has not been crushed." He collected the manuscript paper, checked it, and breathed a sigh of relief.

Then the Duke got up and got out of bed.

As soon as he stood up, he realized that his lower body was naked and his legs were a little weak.

It went overboard last night.

It was, however, a wonderful evening, and the joy of the hands reminded Philip III of a pleasant evening with his new wife.

The only regret is that this work is not finished.What will happen when Bentley's little lover meets those two classmates at the dance?

I'm curious!

Thinking of this, the Duke's heart filled with a sense of pleasure that was forbidden and exciting.

Chapter 5 The saint is important to everyone

"Dizera, the god of love and beauty, please forgive my sins!" the duke prayed, but he couldn't let go, "only living in a place of extreme wealth and civilization can such a rich and intricate plot be conceived. He understands the enjoyment of life better than we do. Such an excellent scholar from El Dorado is worthy of my meeting. But he is also the envoy of the King of the Dharma..."

Unsure of his decision, the Duke decided to seek advice from a reliable minister.

He rang the bell and summoned servants to serve him.Dressed and packed, Jean Milot arrived with the servants pushing the dining cart.

While fighting the roast pigeon with a knife and fork, the duke asked Jean Milot, who was standing by, "Pastor, what impression do you have of Seris' Mayouf?"

"A man of grace and knowledge. A true aristocrat."

Indeed, compared to those illiterate knights who slashed at each other with their swords drawn at every turn, any traveler was more like a nobleman.

"How much did you charge for praising him so much?"

Broken by the Duke, Pastor Milot said frankly: "Ten ducats."

"As the chief secretary who has served me for a long time, your favor is only worth ten ducats? Pastor, you should raise the fee next time."

"My lord. I used to charge at least [-] ducats before I helped to introduce you. This time I made an exception for the Seris because he can bring you thousands of dollars."

"I'm listening, continue." Philip III put down his knife and fork, his expression focused.

Reverend Milot continued: "Although we have already reached an agreement with the English on Miss Jeanne's deal. But the arrogant and cunning English, seeing that we have completely rejected the French, lowered the redemption price from five thousand pounds to Three thousand pounds."

Hearing this, Philip III showed a trace of anger.

The British went back on their word, which made him very angry.So when Bishop Beauvin came with the money and wanted to complete the deal, he deliberately shied away.

Even if you can't do anything about this powerful but shameless ally, you should disgust them.

"The British thought we could only sell Mademoiselle Jeanne to them. The duke might as well get in touch with the envoy of the French King and tell the British that we do not have only one choice. At that time, in anxiety, they can only follow the original agreement. Good price to close the deal.”

In this era, the large gold coin "River" minted in France was equivalent to the "Florin" minted in Florence and the "Ducat" minted in Venice.

In England, because of its long-term strict monetary policy, less wars and social stability, the value of the gold pound is strong, nine times that of the river.

Being able to bring the selling price of Joan of Arc back to five thousand pounds means that Philip III can earn an extra eighteen thousand livres.

"Okay, I should meet Yoo Ma. Political identity aside, his novels are wonderful, full of street style, and give me a taste of a wonderful exotic culture. Missing this scholar from Serris, I will regret."

"What time? I'll arrange it for you right away."

"After lunch. After dealing with government affairs this morning, I finally have time to rest."

After spending a morning, Philip III finally completed the affairs of the lowlands.After having lunch with some friends of the Knights of the Golden Fleece, he came to the hall dedicated to the duke and sat in a high position, waiting for the oriental audience.

It didn't take long for Pastor Milot to walk into the hall with the young man.

Black hair and black pupils, but the facial features are still very different from the Latin people on the Mediterranean coast.

It must be more credible than Marco Polo to tell what Serris has seen with this face.No wonder those Italian businessmen who dreamed of going to the East would flock to him.

"Good day, my esteemed Duke of Burgundy, Yoof Ma of Serris, I extend my sincerest regards."

Achievement: Continental Hero II, progress +1

Special Achievement Activation: Pheasant Feast (Assist Philip III with a successful crusade feast and declare war on the Ottoman Empire)

Glancing at the system message that popped up after seeing the Duke of Burgundy, Ma Youfu kept calm and performed a very standard French court ceremony.

"I'm also very happy to have a guest from a great country. Please take a seat, Mr. Yoof Ma."

After we were seated, we started chatting.

From the blizzard of Scandinavia to the sunshine of Sicily; from the struggling mayor of Constantinople to Archduke Ivan who pioneered the territory; from the Alemanni chief who likes to eat pig's feet We, to the sheep-loving Welshman...the two talked about everything, and there was a hearty laugh from time to time in the hall.

After chatting for a long time, finally, the Duke remembered "serious business".

"Mr. Ma Youfu, I have read your book carefully. This is an excellent work, full of detailed description and life interest. I wonder when you will be able to create more chapters?"

"Your Majesty," Yoof Ma said, "I also want to finish this novel as soon as possible. But literary creation needs reality as nourishment. The background of "Young Alfred Bentley" is Europe. Understanding is not enough. If I want to create a vivid female image, I need more realistic materials to refer to."

"Isn't there enough women in the French court? If you want, I can ask my wife Isabella to come forward and help you create."

"My lord. The women I have met are either nobles or maids. To be honest, they are not 'unique' enough. Maybe this is a presumptuous request, but if possible, I would like to meet Miss Jeanne." Yofu Ma He pointed out his target beating around the corner.

"Haha..." Philip III laughed dryly and said with regret, "I'm afraid it won't work. I have reached an agreement with the Duke of Bedford (England's Regent). Mademoiselle Jeanne will sell it to England for five thousand pounds. people."

"This is really sad news for the French people. You should know how the cruel Englishmen will treat Mademoiselle Jeanne. In fact, Mademoiselle Jeanne also had a vision of her own destiny, so yesterday she disregarded the danger and went from Jump off the tower to escape."

Youf Ma looked directly at Philip III: "As a merciful and benevolent knight, can you sit back and watch such a tragedy happen?"

The Duke of Burgundy chuckled, dismissing Youf Ma's aggressive approach.He showed his grim side as a nobleman: "Don't talk nonsense, Seris. You only have one chance to answer, remember. I ask you, what are the French willing to pay to redeem that woman?"

Youfu Ma had already figured out the answer.He deliberately pondered, and then said: "The French King can give you what you want most: territory, and independence. The Saint of Lorraine is very important to France. Without the Saint of Lorraine, it is very important to England. But you don't have See, the Holy Maiden of Lorraine is also vital to your lifelong dream."

Philip III remained expressionless, but the coldness hidden in the depths of his eyes was gradually disappearing.

After a while, the richest monarch in Europe smiled: "Go on, Seris, I'm very interested."

Chapter 6 Contracts where only the British were injured

After finally getting Philip III to listen to his own opinions, Yoof Ma would naturally not miss this opportunity.

He continued: "Your Majesty, in the eastern part of Europe, the fraternal countries that believe in the Seven Holy Religion are facing the growing threat of the Ottoman Empire. You are very worried about this, but there is no good solution. Because the crusade movement in this era has long been Declining. Even if you are the richest monarch in Europe, you can't get people to cross oceans to fight heretics."

"Humph!" Philip III was slightly displeased.But he knew Yoof Ma was telling the truth, so he kept listening patiently.

Yofu Ma changed the subject: "But there is one person who can do what you can't. She was young, but she displayed unparalleled military talent. From Livonia to Portugal, her reputation spread across Europe. The people who fought alongside her have all the respect for her. Only such people have enough prestige to organize a crusade."

"I see you've been brainwashed by the French who worship Jeanne, Seris."

"Your Majesty, if you put aside your prejudice as an enemy, I think you should know that I am right. Even among your generals, there are many people who admire Miss Jeanne." Yofu Ma smiled slightly, "I will say it again. Let me ask a more vulgar question, my lord. May I ask those warriors who don't know big characters, are they willing to charge with a pretty round girl's ass, or a fat and greasy old man's ass? Maintaining the morale of an army fighting in an unfamiliar land is no easy task."

"Hahaha!" Philip III smiled and patted the armrest, "This is a very good question. Indeed, as you said, Jeanne Dac's prestige and commander-in-chief charm, plus my wealth, are possible in the In this degenerate age, form a crusade."

Yof Ma strikes while the iron is hot and draws up a contract with Philip III.

First: The King cedes Macon, Auxerre, Pontier, and towns along the Somme (located in the Picardy region).

Second: The King of France recognizes the independence of the Duchy of Burgundy.

And Philip III needs to fulfill the obligations, there are three points.

First: The Duchy of Burgundy recognizes the title of Charles VII as King of France.

Second: Ally with France against the English.

Third: release Joan of Arc.

This contract does not differ much from the Treaty of Arras, in which the two countries have historically reached an alliance.

For Philip III, this was undoubtedly a lucrative treaty.He got a lot of territory, and he got a firm foothold in de jure.You know, now he is still a vassal of the French King in name, and he is rebellious.The so-called name is not justified, wearing such a hat, it is quite restrictive to do many things.

After releasing Joan of Arc, she will join the Knights of the Golden Fleece.With this dazzling banner, the Duke's Crusader dream is also easier to achieve.

As for Charles VII, there is nothing to lose.The ceded land has already been controlled by the Burgundian army, and it is better to exchange it for a substantial benefit than to occupy the empty name.

After the Principality of Burgundy defected, the situation of the Hundred Years War would be completely reversed.Keeping Joan of Arc, the French army will be at a breaking point and conquer the lost ground earlier.

The only ones who were hurt were the English.

After reading the contract, Philip III said: "Youve Ma, you have persuaded me, but this is not enough. The nobles under my command, as well as those merchants, have all benefited a lot from the alliance between Burgundy and England. If I change allies and they can't be appeased, it's probably not as simple as a treaty. Especially those recalcitrant Netherlandish people!"

"It's really a problem," Yoof Ma agrees.

The European monarchs of this era, after all, are not the emperors in China who have been centralized for thousands of years. Their power is limited, and they often have to compromise and negotiate.

"Tomorrow, I will hold a private banquet, and many heavyweights of the principality will be in attendance. If your performance is as good as today, and you convince them, then I will send an official envoy to negotiate with the King of the Dharma."

"I'll be there on time." Youfu Ma bowed, "Then forgive me, my lord."

"and many more!"

He was about to turn to leave when he was stopped by Philip III.The latter coughed dryly and said, "And that novel, if you have time, please continue to write, Mr. Ma Youfu."

……

Pastor Milot personally escorted Yofu Ma out of the main building of the palace, and gave him a sizable purse when they parted.

"This is the first sponsorship fee. The Duke hopes that you will continue to create."

Youfu Ma rudely accepted it.

It was a pleasant surprise to be able to get the pen money from the Duke, and it would give him a lot of money.

After leaving the main building of the palace, Ma Youfu was blocked by the crowd in front of him before he walked too far.

This kind of thing has happened many times in the memory left by the former Lord.

It's nothing more than two nobles fighting in the street because of all kinds of inconsistencies.