[Henry VIII] Tudor Crown

Princess Margot's grandfather, the former King Francois I of France, was not a king who had made many achievements in his political career and war ambitions.If it weren't for the butterfly effect brought about by William III, the most impressive thing about this king in history is that he is closer to humanism than any previous monarch, and he also dragged down Louis XII's efforts to balance French finances.

Francois I's predecessors used humanism as a gold-plated Buddhist robe, lest they would be crowned with the title of "barbarian emperor" after they conquered Italy.However, Francois I was different. He was really obsessed with the brilliance of humanism, and contributed at least [-]% of the cultural collection to the Louvre hundreds of years later.

Although there is no scene of the three treasures gathering in the Louvre now, thanks to Francois I's spending a lot of money, works such as Da Vinci, Titian, Michelangelo, and Raphael were snapped up. France.Even Francois I wanted to move Leonardo da Vinci's mural - "The Last Supper" to France, but it was a pity that Francois I had to give up because of the difficulty.

The wife of William III is the niece of Francois I. She has complained more than once that her uncle's hobbies are too extravagant and almost wiped out the royal family's property.

In fact, when it comes to collections, Francois I's sister, Margaret of Angoulême, William III's mother-in-law, is also a big collector, and even passed on this hobby to her daughter and Guillaume.However, Marguerite of Angoulême liked to collect books, but was not enthusiastic about statues and oil paintings, so her cultural expenditure and sponsorship were less than one-tenth of that of Francois I.

Queen Juana is also like her mother. Compared with oil paintings and statues, she prefers to collect books, especially some rare books that need to be found in small shops.

But Guillaume was different.

His hobbies are the most expensive in this era. Even if Enrique II and Marguerite of Angoulême left their property to this second grandson, William III cannot guarantee that this son will be able to return to his family in his later years. I can afford the coffin, instead of taking expensive oil paintings and directly putting together a coffin.

"'Mona Lisa', 'Madonna of Chancellor Lorraine', 'Pastoral Concert', 'Aphrodite Crouching' and... and Michelangelo's 'Three Beauties'. Guillaume discussed with Sir Cecil for a long time with a serious expression before listing the few works of art he wanted most.

William III, who had nothing to do, took the draft paper that Guillaume used to make the selection while Guillaume was discussing with Sir Cecil, and then read out the name crossed out on it.

"Are you going to evacuate all the artworks in the Louvre?" William III didn't know whether he should be thankful that Guillaume still had a sense of reason, or should he worry that this child would go bankrupt for his hobby like Francois I? .

Guillaume didn't understand his father's worries, but he answered William III's question very seriously: "I'm not that greedy. If you remove everything in the Louvre, it's not like removing the treasury of France in disguise." Yet?"

"...Didn't you think of doing this?" William III narrowed his eyes and asked tentatively: "Tell me the truth. You are like a barnacle grabbing a rock, and you are tired of Michelangelo all day long." Are you inspired by Francois I?"

William III still remembers that Queen Juana once complained to him that Da Vinci was far more like the wife of Francois I than Claude of France and Eleanor of Austria.

Even when it came to treating his favorite mistress, François I never spoke softly and cared for Da Vinci like he did to Da Vinci, and even let her die in his arms.

In the words of Queen Juana, except for Louise of Savoy, she has never seen Francois I's death to others, so sad.

But Louise of Savoy was the mother who brought François I to power, and settled the compensation issue for her son after the Pavia War.

Da Vinci, can he compete with Louise of Savoy in terms of kinship and national contribution?

he can not.

So Queen Juana couldn't figure out why her uncle "loved" Da Vinci so much that even his favorite palace could be exclusive to Da Vinci.

And now Guillaume...

William III folded his chest strategically, his eyes narrowed like an old man on the subway looking at his mobile phone.

"Did you take Michelangelo over? Or did I take Michelangelo over?"

For the first time in history, William III, who has never suffered a disadvantage, felt that he had suffered a great disadvantage from his son.

What was even more speechless was that Guillaume never concealed his goal, and even bluntly made Sir Cecil at the side feel completely speechless.

"You don't have time to entertain Mr. Michelangelo, so I must do it for you." When Guillaume said this, he stepped forward and hugged William III, almost scaring Sir Cecil to death.

"Father, it's great to have you as a father."

William III stared at his youngest son, who had married before him, and decided that it was necessary for him to think about how to live the future.

After all, Poetry and Distant Places are both built on the economic basis of a bread that is so big that it can support a person.

As for Guillaume's hobbies...you can't let your old father or brother bear the burden for the rest of your life!

"No matter how old you are, once you get married, you have to think about your future." William III pulled Guillaume to sit down.

Meanwhile, Sir Cecil left the king's room with a wink.

William III likes to spread out the family affairs.

Even though the Duke of Richmond and Guillaume are wary of each other, but with William III, there is no need to hide from the beginning whether it is due to you or not to you.

Just as Guillaume is well aware that the Duke of Richmond will inherit all the crowns, Joan also has a dowry and local income for life.

The Duke of Richmond also knew that his grandparents' private house money, as well as the duke title and territory that a second son of the royal family should have, were all things that Guillaume deserved.

Even if there is no accident, the royal company founded by William III and the agency company established by Queen Juana and Enrique II in the Netherlands will allow the Duke of Richmond and Guillaume to inherit in half.

As for Joan, considering that she will automatically give up her right to inherit the throne of England after marrying out, the Duke of Richmond and Guillaume will both spend 30.00% of their personal profits as Joan's lifelong welfare during Joan's lifetime.

But this does not mean that Joan's children can also enjoy these dividends.

After all, for a girl who is married, her husband's family will not be a penny-pinching iron cock.

According to European marriage practices, in addition to the annual salary due to being an important member of the royal family, Joan will also receive a "morning gift" from her husband on the second day of her marriage.Even after the death of her husband, she can enjoy the land support and allowances that the "widow" should have, and even the right to use several castles for life.

When Henry VIII died, Anne of Cleves, as the king's widow, received a salary of £[-] a year and the use of several castles for life.

Even when she got married, Henry VIII gave her land income.

Similarly, when William III married Queen Juana, he gave the land of Ireland as a "morning gift" for the newlyweds.

Although Mary Stuart and the Duke of Richmond were not officially married, William III had put Wales under the eldest son's name, so Mary Stuart could also get a piece of land in Wales after her wedding as a "morning present".

As for Guillaume...

"Although the two of you do not meet the religious age for marriage, the King of France has received the Pope's pardon, so after Princess Margot gets married, you have to consider what kind of morning gift you want to give Princess Margot, and what you want in the future. How to support yourself." After all, William III also added: "According to your current consumption level, it is impossible to support consumption after marriage only with your annual salary and territorial income."

"Why?" Guillaume, who had never thought about money issues, said in a daze, "Am I short of money?"

"Do you think that money grows from trees?" William III even made an account for Guillaume: "As a duke, you must not only have a permanent residence, but also ensure that you can live in the city of London." In the center, as well as in the prime location for vacation, there is a set of mansions that meet the status. To maintain these mansions, three shifts of servants are required to rotate 24 hours a day, so it costs at least [-] pounds a year, not including your personal butler , and the income of Princess Margo's personal maids. Although low-level nobles will send their daughters to the homes of high-ranking nobles to ensure that they can get the best education and a card to the court. But as the other party Your lord, you can't let other people's daughters do your work for nothing."

"Take your mother's personal maid Johanna as an example. She has an annual salary of [-] pounds and Juana's dividends from the company in the Netherlands. She also receives gifts from Juana and many people's 'expressions of kindness' every holiday. "

"And on top of the basics, you have to buy the proper furniture, furs, jewelry and even the occasional banquet at home."

"These are expenses the duke cannot avoid."

"Not counting the money you and Princess Margot spent on fostering children, hiring tutors, and arranging learning places after the birth of your child with Princess Margot."

William III counted the strokes, so that Guillaume thoroughly understood what it means to be beaten from society, and then sighed irrelevantly: "No wonder you never find a mistress."

"Nonsense. If I want a mistress, I have to arrange her job and marriage, and I have to send some expensive jewelry after one night. If I get a French-style royal mistress, I have to give her a lifetime salary, so-and-so The title of Mrs., and a castle or manor." William III recalled the treatment Henry VIII gave to Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard, and added following his son's words: "If you don't do these things, you will just be ridiculed by others , it will make you feel ashamed.”

"So on the other hand, a mistress is more of a symbol of 'I'm rich' and 'I've stepped into high society', rather than to satisfy my own selfish desires."

For some reason, William III’s voice revealed the vicissitudes of the past: “After all, human energy is limited. When you spend too much time on other things, you won’t feel that other needs are so strong that you Tossing and turning."

Take William III as an example. After a busy day with Juana, he always fell asleep and fell asleep, so he didn't care about the life of husband and wife and the collision of souls.

It would be nice not to die suddenly.

What romance is there!

Guillaume took the expense list listed by his father, and never thought that married life would be so troublesome: "Then what should I do? You won't watch me sell the land to pay off the debt!"

"...If you dare to do this, I will throw you into the monastery." William III warned: "It is absolutely forbidden to sell land, but you can ask Alexander."

"After all, he is planning married life with Mary."

"It is estimated that the marriage of the two of you will also be held together."

Guillaume: "...?"