Mary Su Stuart

Marie, who is in charge of state affairs in Marseilles, hasn't had a good night's sleep since she bid farewell to her husband's eldest daughter and went to the fleet.Especially in the past few days, she has received many, many frightening news one after another, and she is even more tossing and turning, and it is difficult to sleep.

"His Majesty the King suddenly became seriously ill and is receiving treatment in Messina."

"His Majesty's condition has stabilized. The team has set off and will soon arrive in Rome. However, something happened to His Majesty. She did not go north with His Majesty, but followed the fleet 'unauthorizedly' and continued to march in the Eastern Mediterranean..."

"God bless France! The first battle of Corfu was successful, and we have resolved the great crisis of the Venetians. His Royal Highness is safe and sound on the flagship. Captain Drake's right wing was particularly brave. We captured more than 150 enemy soldiers and sank the opponent's ships. About [-] ships."

"His Royal Highness and Captain Drake both suggested a quick battle, but Commander-in-Chief Boswell disagreed. He thought that there might be traps in pursuing rashly. In the end, the joint fleet stopped at Corfu Island to rest, and it is expected to go south to besiege Lepanto someday. port."

"Although the Ottoman army once again assembled in Lepanto, we, with a more heroic fleet than ten years ago, won the final victory with what you said, "the strongest firepower long-range warfare method"! Unfortunately, in this battle At the end, Lord Boswell, the Commander-in-Chief, was honorably wounded and dying..."

"The thing is like this... His lord thought that the flagship was protected too well, so he simply took another battleship to clean up the battlefield himself. The 'Beihai' was brave and flexible, and killed a large number of enemy troops, but unfortunately it was captured by two dizzy Naples boats. It was blocked... due to various communication failures, it happened to be entangled by a corrupt Ottoman warship, and then there was a bombing accident... Fortunately, Captain Hawkins on the left wing was not in danger, and His Royal Highness also stepped forward to help Only by stabilizing the situation can the war end smoothly."

"The United Fleet captured the port of Lepanto! This is an unprecedented victory! Thank God, let the coalition forces wipe out so many heretics! This is also the dawn of civilization. Christians who are proficient in firearms will eventually destroy those who are ignorant and backward Mu;;s;;ling expelled from 'our' Mediterranean! It's just... very sad that Lord Boswell has finally accepted the call of God due to his serious injuries."

When she read the last piece of news, Mary's accumulated emotions over the past few days finally reached their peak.She was sitting by the window, but suddenly stood up.Her hands trembled, almost crumpling the letter.Her lips were trembling, and she couldn't help muttering: "Crazy, what a crazy! You finally got what you wanted and accomplished a great thing. Is this asking for kindness? The Pope of Rome may canonize you as a saint, like this... your arrogant and conceited Is the soul still satisfied?"

Seton was almost frightened by the queen's abnormality, and Biton also surrounded her nervously.But Mary quickly calmed down. "That's all... the dead are gone. Let the "United Weekly"... issue a special edition, all describing the life and deeds of the Lord!"

Before the maids could breathe a sigh of relief, His Majesty suddenly raised his voice again. "I also want to introduce Vivienne well. Wang Changsi is actually another lunatic who is so congenial to the Commander-in-Chief of the Combined Fleet. Maybe one day, she will be able to cross the Atlantic Ocean instead of Rayleigh, and plant the kingdom's flag all over the American continent with her own hands." !"

Mary's shoulders trembled slightly, and she wondered if she couldn't shed a single tear. "What a glorious battle, sacrifice and dedication for Christ. What a powerful technological hot weapon, even the commander's life can't be saved!"

Mary wasn't really hysterical, but everyone felt in a trance that a storm was coming.Fortunately, at this time, "another" brave princess stepped forward and slowly turned the atmosphere around.

"Mother, Your Majesty, in my opinion, the most important thing is to consider how to avoid such tragedies caused by 'information communication barriers between ships' in the future." Matilda's voice gradually became louder. "You have always advocated solving practical problems. The practical problem is that in a large combined fleet, because the captains and sailors come from different regions, and the language is not uniform, communication is not easy; in addition, the distance between ships may be very long in sea battles. The longer the time, the greater the chance of making mistakes during the busy schedule.”

Mary suddenly roared without manners: "I've been thinking about it all the time! The 'semaphore' is only theoretically feasible! Without a telescope, there is no efficiency! You, write to Morris and urge him to find me ten or eight more Jasons." !"

Alright, alright, the attention has been diverted successfully.Matilda breathed a sigh of relief and nodded vigorously. "Yes, Your Majesty, the mirror grinder is still the most capable in the Netherlands. I think we can still register the recruitment information in the newspaper..."

Mary glared at her daughter. "Do you think I haven't thought about it? With such a big fanfare, I'm afraid people who are interested will deliberately compete with me for talents."

Matilda continued to speak positively: "But, Your Majesty, sooner or later, your concern for mirror grinders and glass craftsmen will be understood by those people." It may even have been spread secretly, and there are not many spies in any court. "So, I don't think it's a bad thing to simply spread the news. Is there a more reputable, talented, powerful, and richer monarch in Western Europe than you and your father?"

This flattering... Mary almost "admired" her little daughter. "Where did you learn the word?"

Mother mentioned it casually, but Matilda was stunned.After a while, she said: "Maurice told me that once a beloved monarch expresses her needs clearly and frankly, the people will definitely flock to her..."

"It makes sense..." Mary sighed.Then she directed Matilda again. "Write to your sister and warn her again, 'Don't command if you don't understand military affairs'. Don't think that you can be an artillery commander if you know a little bit of ballistic theory! Also, please His Majesty the King discipline her severely. Oh, you have to avoid people After all, the Pope in Rome is "truly praising her" and calling her "the pious one favored by God."

Seeing Matilda's obedience, Mary felt that most of the pent-up resentment in her chest had been relieved.Well, when their teacher returns, she will train Vivian herself!

This waited until October 1587.

Mary finally fully understood how her husband trained her daughter——

"You are too presumptuous and conceited. You think you can win everything with the best and superior fleet, and you think the world revolves around you? Now you know you are wrong. Your luck has brought you back alive, and with you The same self-righteous Lord Boswell has left his life in the Eastern Mediterranean."

"Don't get angry with me and say 'It's worth dying for the honor of Christ', pope-loving nonsense. If you really want to give yourself up, you can find a monastery--I promise, in France." It's up to you to choose, don't dare not follow."

"I partially understand your pursuit of a strong fighting spirit like a man. But figure it out, the behavior of 'driving in person' is only meaningful in a few special cases. Think about your great-grandfather, who was defeated and captured himself, think Your grandfather lost more than he gained in the conquest... However, the king who was crowned in Reims was still a king after a crushing defeat; you, who have no 'official crown prince title', the future may be confusing."

"Some people are born poor, and you are born royal; one half of the world is male, and you belong to the other half female. There are inherent differences between people. You don't have to learn from those powerful male monarchs, and fight with the battlefield. What you have to do is to face up to the reality, face it calmly, and choose the path that best utilizes your strengths and shows your personal characteristics..." Mary thought: This, Francois said almost everything before It's over, she doesn't seem to have anything new to add?Alas, or repeat the same old tune until the daughter is completely brainwashed?

But Vivienne is rebellious... The mother has already fully understood it.If she criticizes too much, she is afraid that she will resist even more, so what if she runs away from home?Furthermore, she sailed with the army this time, and she must return safely, and she has received a lot of honors in Rome. In terms of personal results, she is actually a great success; if parents always say that she is useless, it seems to be a blow to the child's self-esteem confidence……

Parent-child education has a long way to go.Mary is a little worried.Uh, I still keep it with me from time to time, teaching by example is better than words.

Close the door to teach her daughter; open the door, but try to maintain her image—otherwise, this expensive expedition will be wasted.

Therefore, on the day the monarch's family of four finally arrived in Paris, the latest issue of "United Weekly" was also spread all over the streets.The official newspaper greatly exaggerated the bravery of Princess Vivienne, mourned the unfortunate death of Lord Boswell, praised how strong the United Fleet was, and how overwhelming the victory of the war was, far surpassing the Spaniards back then.

The article tries to emphasize that the Ottoman navy has suffered a "devastating blow", and the current distribution of real forces in the Eastern Mediterranean occupies only a small section.After all, only the Venetians were left to negotiate, and the final result is still unknown.Mary is very sober: The Venetians are not stupid. They know that the United Fleet will eventually leave, and they are left alone to fight against the tyrannical Ottomans. There is a high probability that they will not be able to defend the newly occupied Lepanto port. They might as well exchange it for Cyprus or something else. ...

But the strategic goal of its own fleet has been achieved.France's influence in the Mediterranean is increasing day by day, and Britain has also harvested a lot of real money; most importantly, the title of "Vivienne the Pious", which is certified by Pope Chrysostom, has also begun to spread on the European continent.Lobitard especially grasped the main contradiction, "The support of Paris is very important to His Royal Highness", and he worked hard to promote it early on, so that it filled the ears of the people of the French capital.

"Although it's not as good as the highest standard of 'saint' conferred by the Holy See, this title is enough." Mary couldn't help but sigh.In this era, Joan of Arc, who defended her family and the country, was only freed from the charge of a "witch", and it may take 300 years to be hailed as a "saint"!

Francois said with a smile: "Then strike while the iron is hot and hurry up. Choose a good day and ask the High Court to formally and publicly approve the "Royal Succession Act" to take effect."

Mary was in a good mood to see him. "Are you not mad at Vivian at all?"

"How can a small conceptual conflict between father and daughter last for too long?"

Is it?Mary pouted.According to the attendant's report, Francois had a bad temper until the two of them returned to Marseille, and seemed to have scolded such serious words as "disloyal and unfilial" in person—of course the princess did not dare to contradict him.Now, he really doesn't seem to care anymore, and it's so easy for his daughter to offend the monarchy and interfere in military affairs without authorization.

Hmph, it's not that she's boasting, she's an expert; a wife/mother like her is needed as a lubricant between the ruling monarch and the stubborn and reckless crown prince.Well, it was very meaningful for her to "perform hard" to appease her husband for several consecutive nights.

Time passed to December 1587, 12.All the judges of the Capital High Court finally collectively signed the new decree proposed by the king, the "Royal Succession Act".Since then, this express law has thoroughly established the right of the heiress to obtain the French crown.

On that day, Mary, a mother, sat in the auditorium of the High Court together with Francois, listening to the eldest daughter's passionate performance in front of the judges, facing many trusting and encouraging eyes; The Crown Prince of France speaks publicly for the first time since.

And this is just the beginning.Tomorrow, on Christmas Day, she will tour all of Paris in the company of the Sovereign's parents and speak publicly to even more expectant citizens.

It seems to be supported by all people...but there are actually quite a few opponents.However, since the Duke of Orleans announced in the newspapers that he supported the "Royal Inheritance Act" and would rather he and his children have the right to inherit after Queen Mary's two daughters, the voice of the defense has been much weaker.

Of course, the male clan members have their own ideas.Montpensier and others with remote bloodlines were disappointed in the Vendome family, the main branch of Bourbon, which was theoretically closest to the right of succession.The young Duke of Vendôme was born as an illegitimate son, and the Prince of Condé was half blind and lame. The most troublesome thing is that they are still Protestants, and they are guarded by the people of Paris... The Cardinal of Bourbon is more popular. The problem is that, Will the Pope allow him to remarry and have children?If everyone elects him, the ownership of the throne may become more chaotic in the future, how should we stand in line?Also, the Queen's Prince has a close relationship with the army, and is so brave, I'm afraid that by then, there will be a bloody storm...

Clan opposition in a state of disunity—exactly what Mary wanted!

At this moment, Mary watched the eldest daughter who made a speech so generously, her heart was surging, and she felt incredible.

It's unimaginable.In more than ten years, Vivienne has grown from a little baby girl to the current strong appearance, and has become a tough and confident crown prince.

In the future, as the monarch, she will take on the important task of managing so many lands on both sides of the strait... In the future, a new commonwealth of the history of Western Europe will be born-France, Britain and Ireland.

However, can this Commonwealth, which is full of different cultures and built by different nationalities, finally be completely integrated as Mary expects, and stand in the world as a complete United Kingdom?

From federation to unified country, can it be done?

The soul of Mary Stuart lived more than three hundred years after the appearance of the "Westphalian Peace Treaty".She should know better than anyone in this era what exactly is "unity", "sovereignty" and "country".

"Country" is certainly a tool of the ruling class, but at the same time, it does carry the concept of "home" - sheltering people from wind and rain, maintaining social stability, creating wealth, and resisting foreign enemies... What's more, it is to achieve the common goal of the people. spiritual sustenance.

So, how to maintain a complete and unified country?

In addition to the natural collection of races and nationalities, there are——

Can it be called the main body, the mainstream cultural heritage?

The inseparable economic ties between all classes and regions?

A strong, balanced and stable centralized government?

Oh, Mary once heard that a country without a main nation is often dangerous and easily divided.The Austro-Hungarian Empire is one of the lessons learned: less than one-third of the Germans.Now, according to the information she has seen, France has a population of 500 million, which is almost three times that of Britain and Ireland... It seems that it can escape this trap?

In terms of cultural background, the French Kingdom, with its large population, currently has an advantage in its cultural output in Europe... Even in the original time and space, they have at least gradually assimilated Lorraine-Alsace, which is willing to belong to Germany.

As for the economic connection - fortunately, this is an era of increasing globalization.France's industrial and agricultural foundations are quite good, and Britain's shipping and fishing industries are also booming.If we take care of each other carefully, pay attention to each other's characteristics, and complement each other carefully; then use some official means to stabilize the financial market and unify the currency as soon as possible... I think economic problems may not become an obstacle to national reunification.

Finally, this "new country" also needs "a" central government that is liberated from the shackles of theocracy and operates in a secular way, and even "several" complete and fixed checks and balances (such as parliament and courts)...

These, the descendants of the Valois-Stuart royal family hope to lead the people to do well?

she does not know.Mary thought to herself.However, isn't life full of challenges?Pursue the advancement of civilization, strive for a unified goal, spend her whole life without complaints or regrets... Fang lives up to her great luck of traveling through another life.

She watched Vivienne finish her speech, she saw all the judges applauding enthusiastically, and she watched her daughter walking slowly towards her and Francois——

Start working hard from this generation... let's make unremitting efforts from the generation of parents!

Even this road to an ideal country has no end in sight!

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The author has something to say: The tiger landed and apologized!Partly because there is no manuscript, and partly because of physical reasons, this chapter is ten hours late...

Well, cure all diseases, including apology...

I am very grateful to the little angel who accompanied me all the way!Regardless of subscribing and commenting on nutrient solution throwing mines (Yunshan Bingquan threw a mine, Mingyue threw a mine in her arms and the front desk did not show embarrassingly), I love it~~ Hug hard~

I sincerely thank a wife who has not shown up for a long time, Hei Liuding. I will always remember your "Chinese Dream" that was unfortunately 404.My initial motivation to write this article, and the courage to persevere to the end, all come from your "Choice of Destiny"...

Uh, finally, I have to say sorry again... There are very few manuscripts saved for the extra episode, and the author Jun, who has a speed of [-] per hour, is haggard and weeping... I can only change it slowly.Maybe it's better to wait until the National Day?

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