Mary Su Stuart

As the mouthpiece of the government, what kind of policy weathervane does the "Lianhe Weekly" have, and people of insight already know it well.In recent issues of the Paris edition, they talked about "secular life and spiritual belief go hand in hand", and took Venice as an example; many people believed that, perhaps soon, the king and his wife would attack the Catholic Church.

After all, the Protestants have enjoyed all the benefits of the "Fontainbleau Pardon" in recent years, pretending to be well-behaved and peaceful on the surface.On the contrary, some of the old believers can't understand the preferential treatment of "heretics". They repeatedly exaggerate the contradictions of their beliefs and want to provoke troubles, but they are being rejected.

It's no secret that the Scottish king once supported his wife's religious reforms in northern Britain.Now, Francois II, the king of France, is about to inherit the tradition of his grandfather and challenge the authority of the Holy See?

In fact, he does have good conditions for reform.Queen Catherine was almost persuaded by her eldest son.Even though she is from Italy and several popes have been born in the Medici family, she already has a feeling of being a "master" of France, and she is confident that she has a heavy responsibility for the kingdom and the royal family.For the royal power, for the Valois family, she is not afraid to sacrifice some loyalty to Rome.

His younger brothers, whose good life depends entirely on the state's finances, are naturally willing to stand on the same front as his eldest brother.And his relatives, the Guise family, a loyal fan of Catholicism, were submissively managed by the queen.As for the "distant" Rome, he personally dealt with those old men more than ten years ago, knew what they were doing, and predicted that the Pope might be dissatisfied. Before that, he would arrange for the Cardinal of Lorraine and his mother's relatives to lobby for public relations... …

Is this really the case?

"The feelings and habits of ordinary people are also very important and should not be underestimated."

Marie would say this to François because public opinion had just started to build momentum, and before any actual policy was introduced, there were a lot of discordant voices.

The cries of the lower class civilians are too weak, but the protests of the urban middle class cannot be ignored; what's more, there are also opposition from Mary herself.

Her Italian secretary, Li Qiao, once put forward her opinion carefully: "You seem to be too harsh on Catholics like this. They will always feel hurt like this, and I am afraid it will be bad for you."

Mary did not use "this is just a propaganda, a theory, a claim" to prevaricate this "confidant".Li Qiao was not present when she discussed this series of future governance programs with François, Lobitard, and even the Cardinal of Lorraine and the Duke of Guise.However, he has been with her for many years, and Miss Beeton, who hates to marry, admires him and misses him. Mr. Secretary has always figured out the thoughts of the mistress very well-the Queen of France really wants to use the Catholic Church as a knife.

Mary replied to him at the time: "For the advancement of history, a little injury is inevitable."

"This world is too vast, and the split of Christianity is an irreversible reality. As a monarch, you should emulate the gentleness and mercy of Jesus Christ, tolerate a certain degree of differences in beliefs, love all citizens, and don't let ideological contradictions easily take away freedom and life—— Especially the freedom and life of others. Since religion is not the whole of life; then the monarch should improve traditional customs in due course, regulate people's secular life, make the people peaceful and peaceful, and the country united and stable."

Although at that time she temporarily blocked Li Qiao's mouth with the rights and obligations of the monarch, the kingdom, and the people; but Mary knew that what he, who was not of noble origin, expressed the simple thoughts of many common people: Your Majesty wants to further squeeze Li Qiao. The living space of the Catholic Church is suppressed. How many old habits will be abolished?

Therefore, she needs to discuss with the monarch of this country in advance, analyze the current situation, and make full preparations.

But Francois, when he learned that Mary was worried because of the secretary's words, was surprised and changed his mind to another path.

"Li Qiao, an Italian commoner."

"His appearance and voice are very suitable for the lady's liking; when he first arrived in Scotland, he easily won the favor of the court; he decided so happily to stay in Edinburgh, and followed you to London and Paris, he seemed loyal and never complained; He doesn't seem to be seeking personal gain, doesn't value wealth and status, but only asks for your personal reliance; he has never returned to his hometown, and has actually been in contact with the old owner of Savoy..."

"I could never stop wondering, 'He's a spy from Rome' possibility."

Mary couldn't help sniffing.A smell of vinegar, how disgusted is Francois?

really--

"It's been so many years. Even Lord Merry finally married a wealthy Polish widow who was obsessed with luxury goods in our country. Since then, he has a serious fiefdom. However, this Li Qiao is able to do a job well in the circle of noble ladies, and is often compared Miss Dun gazed at it affectionately, but she was always 'keeping herself clean' and refused to go one step further..."

"You yourself, don't you also have such concerns?"

The husband said so, what else could Mary say, just nodded in agreement. "So, Li Qiao's personal opinion, let's just listen to it."

However, about half a year later, Li Qiao's worries were verified by reality.

The price was his own life.

On April 1578, 4, an appalling bombing took place at the Superior Court of Paris.A group of extreme old believers believed that Mary Stuart bewitched the monarch, promoted religious reforms, tarnished the pure Catholic doctrine, and was dragging France into the abyss of crime.In extreme desperation, they dug tunnels to the high court room she frequented, planning to use barrels of drugs to bring the wicked foreign queen to God's judgment.

The bombed; broken room was in a mess.As a result, the two court judges died on the spot.The queen's secretary was seriously injured. After being treated by the best doctors in Paris, she persisted for two days before she swallowed her last breath.

The Italian, who was full of admiration for his mistress, sighed in relief when he learned that Mary was safe and sound: "Fortunately..."

In the last two days of his life, he passed out and woke up again, woke up and fainted again.He is unconscious most of the time—sometimes he pleads miserably: "Your Majesty, save me";

"Your Majesty, I must beg your forgiveness."

Out of pity for the secretary, Mary condescends to come to the bed herself in his last moments.In order to ensure that the queen would not be frightened by the tragic situation of the injured, the doctor blocked the sight with a veil.Mary disliked the indistinct shadow, so she decisively opened the bed curtain.She looked at his ruined handsome face, stared at the crooked corner of his mouth, listened to his half-burned vocal cords, and made a hoarse confession.

"Your Majesty, I have always admired you."

"Although I have been assigned a task by the Holy See, even though I am an Italian with a mission, I have never, never betrayed you."

"Although I have sent messages, I swear, I never divulged any secrets."

"I give you all my loyalty, I just... hope you get better and better."

"May the glory of my lord be with you forever..."

After being watched very seriously by Mary for a long time, Li Qiao finally closed his eyes in satisfaction.The last words ended here, and after that, the priest leaned over, endured the stench, and performed the dying ceremony for him.

Mary was helped out by the maids, including Mary Beeton, whose face was covered in tears.

Another familiar person died because of a conspiracy against her.It was when he was present that day, all kinds of meticulous care, and he went in to investigate first, that made her slow, and she just didn't go into the room, thus escaping the catastrophe.

Mary Stuart, over 35 years old, couldn't shed tears easily.However, sadness still flooded her body, making her very depressed, and she couldn't eat anything for most of the day.

Tomorrow and the accident, who knows which will come first?She seems to be powerful and powerful, but in this world, in this age, life is so fragile, maybe the next one will be herself...

If she disappears unexpectedly, will her years of trying and hard work...will make history brighter?Or is it just a flash in the pan, leaving only a special legend?

The queen was full of melancholy, and she had to relieve the crying maids (especially Miss Beeton).His Majesty the King of France barely suppressed his anger; while he ordered a thorough investigation of the high court bombing, he adjusted his emotions and comforted his wife.

"Investigators have checked Li Qiao's residence. Indeed, as he confessed at the end of his life, he has a secret connection with Rome." In his words, he was still polite to the late "rival in love". "It is indeed as he said, there is no important information."

Mary's lips trembled slightly, and she said, "In fact, he has done his best, and he has done a very good job."

"He's a man of talent," said François, frowning. "What a pity."

Having said that, while he was afraid of his wife, he also had a tinge of rejoicing—maybe, mixed with a little bit of guilt.

The King of France reclined on the couch.Hearing that the queen is all right, and seeing her live in front of his eyes for a few days, he finally got rid of his panic.He stretched out his hand that no longer shook easily, and patted his wife in his arms. "Although I used to be wary of him, after all, he has worked for you all these years... I have instructed that reports and obituaries should conceal his 'true background' as much as possible, so as to leave him with the last decency."

It is also to maintain the dignity of the royal family - such a person "lurking" around the queen for a long time is not a good thing for her reputation.Moreover, this is also to try not to tear face with the Holy See.

After thinking about it, Francois gritted his teeth and said, "Since he wants to follow you all the time... then, first store the bones in the monastery; in the future, arrange a... place for him."

Mary nodded slightly.Francois' arrangement seemed to cover everything; however, he deliberately did not mention the biggest point.

Probably to take care of her mood and let her speak out by herself.

"The Duke of Langeville, who is in charge of this matter, is too weak." Mary herself questioned her half-brother. "The current Paris, obviously, needs vigorous and vigorous rectification. He is far from being tough enough."

She shook her head. "Aristocratic background, compassionate heart, cherishing feathers... It is not suitable for him to put all the burden of law and order and policing on such a man."

Even as the queen's closest relative, he has unparalleled trust.

"We need people of commoner origin, hard-hearted enough, familiar with the tricks of all classes, and not afraid to get their hands dirty...for example, Walsingham." Mary scratched the dense embroidery on the skirt. "Only in this way can we weave a dense enough net to ensure the safety of the royal family."

In the dignified France, Henry III and Henry IV in real history all died of assassination by extreme old believers.In England at the same time, there were not a few people who tried to murder Elizabeth I.The difference may lie in a minister who is proficient in this way.

"However, it is not appropriate to transfer an Englishman to Paris directly. He is a Protestant and has been working in London for several years." Mary thought. "With his talents, he came to serve as a deputy to the nobles of the old religion, even the chief executive of the Valois royal family... I'm afraid I have wronged him."

François almost glared at her.Unexpectedly, Mary thought so highly of England's Minister of Police. "Then what do you think?"

Mary frowned. "Let Walsingham recommend a few suitable subordinates. I believe in his vision. Someone must help the Duke of Longueville and do some hateful things for him."

Seeing her cheer up, Francois was relieved. "Okay, everything will be done as you said."

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