Continental Warriors Yoo Ma

"Mr. Mayoufu, can you write the story of the three kingdoms you mentioned earlier into a novel? I believe this will be a masterpiece that will inspire all rulers."

"The rich history and culture of Serris is fascinating. Sir, may I have the honor to invite you to my house tomorrow?"

……

The previously oppressive and hostile atmosphere was gone, and almost everyone smiled at Yofu Ma, wanting to make the other party remember them.

Achievement: 180-degree transformation, completed.

You have profoundly influenced a country's foreign policy, making it the most suitable ally to see its erstwhile foe.

You gain 200 diplomatic points.

Looking at the information popping up on the retina, Yofu Ma also felt a sense of accomplishment.

With the characteristics of "junior negotiator" and knowledge and insight beyond the times, he finally achieved a difficult task and changed history.

Although it is still unknown whether the French King Charles VII is willing to abandon his former suspicions and form an alliance with Burgundy, Joan of Arc's life was temporarily saved.She was unlikely to be handed over to the British for quite some time.

Bishop Beauvin, who suffered a major setback, left quietly with a gloomy face.After not having to worry about the feelings of the British, the atmosphere of the banquet became more enthusiastic.

It was not until late at night that everyone left the banquet hall with messy cups and plates.And Yoof Ma was invited by the Duke to go to the palace for a chat.

The second wife of Philip III had gone to sleep with a drink.However, his two children were still in good spirits, and looked at this oriental man with a very different appearance with curious eyes.

"Mr. Yoof Ma, may I ask what Seris' knights look like and what weapons do they like to use?" Charlie, the eldest son, was still a curious teenager, and he couldn't wait to ask Youf Ma.

"Seris does not have a knight class, but there are also powerful warriors. What they practice is a martial art called 'Nine Swords'..." Ma Youfu tried his best to recall the memories of China left by the previous master.

"Mr. Mayouf, do you miss home? Why don't you go back to Seris? Is there really honey and milk flowing there, as Marco Polo said, a rich country of gold?" Mary The princess also followed her brother to ask questions.

"Beautiful little princess, I have no way to go back. If I go by sea, I have to go to Cairo first, and then go south along the Nile. If I am lucky enough not to be taken as a slave by the Mulholland people, and to reach the port of Qussell, After getting on the boat, we have to go through the Red Sea, the Arabian Sea, the Indian Ocean, the South China Sea... In a long voyage, a storm caused by a magical turbulence is enough to destroy everything. As for the land route, it is even more dangerous. Grassland The barbarian nomads in the desert, the alien beasts and ogres in the wild swamps, and the undead sleeping in the desert tombs are all deadly threats..."

Chapter 12 Infighting is a French Tradition

The world mentioned in Yo-Fu Ma's words is wild, unfamiliar, and magical, which makes the two children with a strong thirst for knowledge fascinated.

However, Philip III interrupted the bedtime story meeting.

"Okay, kids, go to bed. I'm going to talk to Mr. Ma Yoof about business."

Looking at the back of the duke's eldest son who was reluctant to leave, Yoo Ma showed a weird smile and thought, "I don't know if this head iron baby will be split open by the Swiss halberd in the future after he has changed history?"

Unlike Charlie, who left a well-known historical meme, Yofu Ma has little impression of the lovely Princess Mary.

Europeans are not creative in naming names, and there are too many repetitions of names.France had King Philip, and Spain had King Philip.There's a Charlie to the south and a Richard to the north.There are as many princesses as Isabella, and there are more princesses than Mary.

Whether this little girl named Marie de Burgundy actually existed in the original history, Yoof Ma is not clear.

There were only Yofu Ma and Philip III left in the living room.The former temporarily suppressed the troubles that belonged to the traveler, and discussed the next plan with the Duke.

At today's banquet, Yofu Ma was in the limelight, not only setting up the character of "The Wise of Seris" more perfect, but also exceeding the mission of the King of the Dharma.

Not only were the Burgundians willing to return Joan of Arc, they were even willing to turn their backs on England and ally with France!If this news was passed back to the court of Charles VII, no one would dare to believe it!

And Philip III also got what he wanted.

Youfu Ma has reason to suspect that the big businessman Jost van Spiningen and John, the Count of Luxembourg, have received the Duke's instructions in advance.

It was they who fueled the flames and cooperated with Yoof Ma's lobbying to reverse the situation and lay the foundation for public opinion for Burgundy's foreign policy turn.

Philip III has been hiding behind the scenes.Even if Burgundy's foreign policy took a U-turn, he could argue that he was simply following the will of the people, leaving room to ease relations with the English.When dealing with Britain and France in the future, there will also be more room for advancement and retreat.

"Mr. Yofu Ma, when are you leaving for your return?"

"Just a few more days. Since you promise not to hand Miss Jeanne to the British, I don't need to rush back to His Royal Highness Charles. Before that, I need to be fully prepared."

Philip III agreed with Yofu Ma's prudence, nodded and said: "After returning to the court of Charles VII, you still have work to do. The Armagnac faction will never be happy with the diplomatic achievements you brought back."

This series of operations by Yoo Ma in Dijon, strictly speaking, is a solo walk.

Charles VII just asked him to negotiate with the Burgundians and use money to redeem Joan of Arc. How could he think that this Seris would actually act on his own accord and sign a package of peace treaties.

Fortunately, the French king is not a Hua Tianzi who can judge life and death in one word.In those times of embarrassment, even the shoemaker could not give face to Charles VII.

As long as it works well, there is still great hope to persuade Charles VII to agree to the terms of the peace talks with Burgundy.

The biggest obstacle is the Armagnac faction who has been hostile to Burgundy for nearly 40 years.

In 1392, the French King Charles VI suddenly went mad, and the Duke of Burgundy and the Count of Orleans took turns in power and began to fight between the two.

The contradiction between the two sides intensified, and the scope of the conflict gradually expanded, forming the Orleans faction and the Burgundian faction, two opposing aristocratic camps.

Infighting is a French tradition and has to be tasted.

"John the Fearless", Duke of Burgundy, pretended to reconcile with Louis, Duke of Orleans, but secretly mobilized assassins.One night, while the Duke of Orléans was visiting the king, the assassins attacked.The hand of the Duke of Orleans was cut off, and his brain was scattered on the street of the Temple.

After this, Bernard, Count of Armagnac, the in-law of the Duke of Orleans, carried the banner against the Burgundians.The Orleanites also became Armagnacs.

The conflict between the two sides was finally irreconcilable, and a civil war broke out.

Not only was Paris bloodied, but in order to defeat their opponents, both factions asked England for reinforcements through ceding territories and conditions of kinship.

Maybe the Chinese people couldn't understand Shi Jingtang's behavior, but for the medieval nobles who had no concept of state and only had titles and fiefs in their minds, it was no big deal.

It is a pity that it is easy to ask God to send God away.After paying a huge price, under the fear of "big invasion of England", the two factions finally died, leaving only the devastated France.

After a brief period of peace, the Armagnacs began to brew their own plans for revenge.

During peace talks between the two factions on a bridge in Montero, the Armagnac faction took advantage of the Duke of Burgundy's kneeling to salute and attacked, breaking the Duke's skull.

It is said that Charles VII, who was the crown prince at the time, also participated in the operation.

Philip III, who is now talking to Yoo Fu, who inherited the title after his father's assassination, vowed revenge.The two factions that have forged a blood feud can no longer be bridged.

until today.

Time will allow anger to gradually calm down.Interests can also bond once broken relationships.

While now is a good time to reconcile the Burgundians with the Armagnacs, it will not happen overnight.

What's more, the English will certainly interfere with it and do everything in their power to prevent France from signing a peace treaty with Burgundy.

Youf Ma needs to get ready in Dijon before heading back.He made a request to Philip III: "My lord, I need to see Jeanne Dark."

"Ha, of course." Philip III readily agreed.

When Joan of Arc was under house arrest in Burgundy, the treatment was not bad. Many nobles came to see the saint out of curiosity or other purposes, and there were even Hungarian princesses among the visitors.

"When you set off, I will send a team of knights to escort you to avoid any accident in the middle."

"It's a great help, Your Excellency." Youfu Ma nodded in thanks.

It would be unsafe to have only the shield dwarf Volga as a guard on the return trip.

The Duke of Burgundy yawned and motioned for his servant to see off.

When Mayoufu returned to his room, the shield dwarf, who had been pacing back and forth all night in unease, rushed over immediately.

"Seriss, how are you?"

"The nobles of Burgundy are very easy to deal with, and they have agreed to reach a settlement with France." Ma Youfu said lightly, and did not tell the shield dwarves of the spat at the banquet.

"Ancestor's beard!" Volgar breathed a sigh of relief, "Then what are we waiting for? Hurry up and bring this good news back!"

"Don't worry, friend, we have to get ready first. Has the thing I asked you to do come to fruition?"

"A distant cousin of mine is an excellent craftsman. He happens to be here to help mend armor and weapons, as the Winter Knights Tournament is being held in Dijon. I'll take you to him tomorrow."

Chapter 13 Firearms

Chapter 013 Firearms The next morning, Youfu Ma and Volga left the Duke's Palace on horseback and a sheep.

The two separated on the bridge where they first met Joan of Arc.Youf Ma was going to the tournament venue, five kilometers away from the Ducal Palace, and Volga's destination was Dijon.

"My friend, you must help me get these things today, it's very important." Yofu Ma handed Volgar the stack of item descriptions he had written last night.

"If the 'friend' in your mouth is sincere, you should invite me to drink instead of running errands like a servant!" The shield dwarf grumbled, but he still took the paper from Yofu Ma's hand.

Because he gave too much.One-third of the money Ma Yof received from Philip III, a full fifty ducats, was given to Volga.

"Cane sugar? It's like gold! Fresh fruit? Not easy to find in November!"

"You can go to the store run by the spellcaster. There may be fresh apples preserved by spells there." Mayoufu explained, "You have to remember, Volgar, this is very important, and it is related to our future position in the French court. And interests. Whether you can become a noble, or even get a fief, is here in one fell swoop.”

In the Hundred Years' War, France lost one key battle after another, and the blood of the aristocracy was almost drained.However, from another point of view, many noble titles and fiefs have also been vacated in France, providing an excellent opportunity for people like Ma Youfu to achieve a class jump.

Even the success of Charles VII's ability to strengthen centralization in the future is directly related to the death of too many nobles and the lack of strong opposition.

You think that His Holiness is on the first floor, but in fact others may be in the atmosphere.

Last night, Yofu Ma gave Volgar an analysis of the domestic situation in France, and then drew a picture of "a nobleman who has reached the pinnacle of life", and then he persuaded him to follow his instructions.

Otherwise, as a well-known mercenary general of the shield dwarves, how could he be willing to obey a foreigner who has no foundation like Ma Youfu?

"Cane sugar, fruit, and these strange cards." Volgar glanced at the paper. "I don't know what you want these things for, but I'll get them for you, Oriental. Because you can do miracles. No You, Miss Jeanne, may have been sent to the cold and dark dungeon of Rouen."

The stout dwarf rides an iron-ridged goat, and his wobbly back looks like a comical painting.

After watching Volga leave, Youfu Ma galloped down the road with his horse on his belly.

Not long after, he came to the knight competition venue.

The venue is divided into two parts.

On one side is a straight track separated by a fence and used for single-handed lance competitions.

On the other side is a large flat grass field used for team competitions.The knights would fight in groups using wooden weapons, and the losers would be held captives, and the victors had to pay a ransom in order to be free - just like a real battlefield.

Wooden stands were built around the venue, and colorful flags fluttered in the wind, which was really beautiful.

There was no game this morning, and the venue was a bit deserted.Ma Youfu's destination was the tent area behind the venue, spread out along a small river.

There are not many guests who are eligible to stay in the Ducal Palace.Most of the low-ranking nobles who came from all over Europe to participate in the Tournament Tournament lived here.Naturally, there are also businessmen who smell business opportunities flocking to them.

Walking in the tent area, all beings come into view.There are energetic knights catching and fighting naked on the grass; there are LSPs who brazenly embrace prostitutes during the day; there are Germans who get together to drink and gamble, and then accuse each other of cheating because they can't afford to lose, and develop into gang fights. people; and the unfortunate ghost lying in the tent, because of the cold, and receiving bloodletting treatment while mourning, may the Seven Sages bless him.

Every now and then, someone recognizes Yo-Fu Ma and greets him.

Soon, following the tinkling of the iron, Yoo Ma arrived at his destination.

In a clearing by the river, four caravans formed a small camp.The caravan was transformed into a mobile shop, and various weapons and armors were placed in an orderly manner.

In the camp, the fire was booming, and a few dwarves were pounding on the anvil with their hammers, which was a busy scene.

"You're the Oriental you talk about everywhere? What do you want?" asked a dwarf with a gray beard and age spots on his face.

"I'm looking for Jon Horn."