living in 16th century england

Chapter 50 This Bad Palace
Matthew looked helpless, and Joseph turned pale.

After Henry VIII saw it clearly, he immediately snatched the cards from both of them one by one.

"I'll be the referee...Buy me, my baron, you're actually a junior? You're so unlucky..." After finishing speaking, he actively packed up the cards.

Matthew immediately made a painful expression.

No way, Henry VIII was already hungry.I had no choice but to talk nonsense and just fool it.

Joseph was not demented, but he believed it and was grateful.A king and a baron tried their best to give him money and land, can you not be grateful?Even if he knew their intentions, he had no other thoughts.

People only know how precious what they once had is when they lose it.

Henry VIII laughed and said, "Joseph, let's go after eating. Matthew, the salted fish you sent is good, I asked them to get more."

Matthew: "Don't... get some vegetables, boiled broad beans are fine..."

Henry VIII walked very fast, and Matthew was a young man, so he followed immediately. Joseph had never had dinner with the king, and his face flushed with excitement.

The feeling of eating in the palace is actually not very good, because the taste here is not right.Matthew actually bites the bullet every time.

However, Henry VIII has been very hygienic in history~ He has toilet facilities in the inner palace, but unfortunately there is no sewage system.So you get the idea.

He even drew an "X" on the wall of the garden to remind everyone not to defecate indiscriminately.

However, the effect was unexpected. This "×" inspired everyone's... um... desire to aim.As a result, the nitrate resources in this location skyrocketed.

The bushes and bushes are a bit far away.When Brandon came back, not even a guard was there.

"Huh? Where's the person? Is this the end?"

This Xiaoyao Palace does not have a dedicated public toilet.There was no such thing in Europe at this time.Outsiders go to the outside woods and bushes to settle.If it is a castle, a window sill will be built on a high place in a suitable position, with a hole in it.

One of the important tasks of the castle lords every day is to catch those guys who defecate indiscriminately.

If you have to say that there are public toilets, there are, and that is London Bridge.Regardless of how lively the bridge is, just leave it directly into the Thames and it's over.

However, Hawkins Manor has toilets.Matthew's mansion also has a special toilet, and it is quite particular.Outside the high wall is a certain pit, and inside the wall is a small house with ventilation and air leakage.Absolutely worthy of the word luxury.

But it is not spreading now, or is spreading.

Historically, in the late 16th century, a guy named John invented the first toilet in England, so his name became the elegant name of the English toilet.It's like toilet, lavatory and so on in Chinese.

So, the future of the name Matthew may not be very good.

Toilets are strategic resources.Not only nitrate soil can also increase production.

One of the reasons why the mansion was given away was because one of the won farms was closer to Xiaoyao Palace.That's right, it was where Joseph originally lived.Close to the Thames, there is a small pier where boats can be parked.There is also a road along the river leading to London and down to Greenwich.In addition to the small size, the house is almost perfect.

Compared with a farm that can generate income continuously from energy sources, this mansion is like a tasteless one.

People in good health tend to eat quickly.This Xiaoyao Palace is not big, and it is definitely not small.When Brandon came over, the three of them were already half full.

Henry VIII had a piece of salted fish in his mouth: "Where did you go? Why did you come here?"

Brandon: "..."

Matthew just ate, but Joseph felt that it was time to raise his glass to express his opinion: "My king, I swear by the honor of a nobleman, I, Joseph Graham, will do my duty until my lord calls my soul."

Of course, Henry VIII raised his glass to signal what he said, and everyone immediately joined him.

Matthew smiled and said: "Just let me know how much food you need, and I will collect it as soon as possible. In addition, I can also promise...my price will always be one penny less than the market price."

Isn't that why we play cards and eat again today?The manor is worthless, and it is almost back after selling a boatload of grain.This was an era when only the rich could eat white bread, and wheat was expensive.Most people eat horse feed.

Matthew is not stupid.Besides, this is definitely a good thing. It can speed up the turnover and reduce storage and handling. Retail is the most expensive way of selling.As long as there is scale, costs can be reduced.Even if he lost a penny, Matthew must have earned more.

It is now the end of August, and grain has just been harvested in Danzig, the Netherlands, England, and will also be harvested in September in Sweden and Scotland.The only problem is that there are not enough boats.

Henry VIII raised his glass again, thinking that Cohen was right, this Hawkins was a royalist from the inside out.

Matthew also raised his glass: "For the king."

This must be drunk.

Then Henry VIII was in high spirits: "For England."

You can't drink this.

Joseph obviously had a little too much alcohol: "I wish you a long life."

Matthew: "..."

Poor Brandon drank four glasses of wine on an empty stomach, and only had time to eat a small piece of salted fish in between.

Have you ever eaten salted pepper fish?you guessed right.In this day and age, few people in Europe thought of using this expensive and deadly pepper-cured salted fish.This only happens in areas where pepper falls on the ground and nobody picks it up.

Matthew doesn't really like pepper, he likes Sichuan pepper.

In order to eat more meat, Brandon changed the subject first: "I heard that France and Scotland are planning to start cooperation...Henry, as I said earlier, marriage is not very effective."

Henry VIII: "...You know it's too late. Not only did they start cooperating, the King of France is also planning to send an earl to help Scotland with so-called military assistance."

Matthew is surprised, what is this?Military advisor?

But he doesn't remember the Tudors' military failures at home, so it's obviously not a big deal, and of course there is no psychological pressure.

~ Plymouth consumes at least 40 tons of grain every month... Shet, there are too many rice buckets... But this is not a big problem, the stockyard has enough grain... No, no, no, we should sell the stock and stock up on new grain... You can use the most Cheap oats and so many vegetable fields in the manor should be enough, right?Would you like pickled radishes?There should be enough salt now...French food prices have fallen, just stock up before the war starts...Buy some second-hand boats and use them first?Increase the shipping capacity... No, no, no, this is a loss-making business... After two months, the little donkeys can be launched one after another... Buying a boat will take up funds, and the risk is high...~
Henry VIII put down his glass and said with a smile, "How many people are there in Scotland? They can't make a difference."

Only Joseph agreed, a little deserted.

Henry VIII glanced at Matthew, but saw that this guy was absent-minded, and he was actually distracted.

Another look at Brandon, Fark!This guy is eating salted fish with each hand.

But... he was relieved instead.After all, Henry VIII was young, and he had no idea about the coming war for the first time.These two people he valued didn't seem to care, so calm... Obviously there was nothing to be afraid of.

After drinking and eating, everyone dispersed.

Matthew smiled and said: "Next time I come, I will bring the title deed and give my housekeeper some time, and he will take care of everything."

Thank you Joseph.After completing the full set of etiquette, he bid farewell to Henry VIII and left.

Brandon came over with a piece of barbecue in his hand: "Henry, don't you dislike this guy?"

Henry VIII: "...that's right."

Matthew: "My king, please allow me to say goodbye..."

Henry VIII interrupted him: "Wait a minute... Brandon, what action do you think France might take? If Scotland takes the opportunity to go south again, how will it deal with it?"

Brandon said with a smile: "France doesn't have that many troops, they are all in the direction of Italy. At most, they will harass along the coast."

"It's about the same as I thought..." Henry VIII turned his eyes to Matthew, "Is there a possibility for Scotland to stand on our side?"

Matthew said: "Impossible. At best, the status quo will be maintained."

Henry VIII: "What's the reason?"

Matthew: "Because we are their only land neighbor."

Henry VIII: "..."

Matthew: "..."

Henry VIII: "No more?"

Matthew: "...Yeah."

Brandon smiled and said, "Isn't this reason too far-fetched?"

Matthew smiled: "I don't really understand these."

Henry VIII: "Yeah... what else do you think?"

Matthew rolled his eyes: "Maybe we can reach some tacit understanding with the French. It's good to have a conflict. Then concentrate on knocking Scotland down first."

Henry VIII and Brandon looked at each other, and suddenly couldn't help laughing.

Brandon laughed: "Is it necessary for the French to play with us?"

Matthew also smiled and said: "I said I don't know much about these things, I only have some experience in business."

Henry VIII nodded, no, no, no understanding, no understanding.It is much better than those nobles who stand and talk without back pain, and talk nonsense about everything.

He hesitated for a moment: "Shouldn't England restore its territories in Europe?"

Brandon expressed his support.

Matthew: "I think it will be extremely difficult to take down Ireland and Scotland. They will definitely use various means to restrain England from concentrating their forces. The French will definitely compromise with all enemies and turn their heads to deal with England with all their strength."

Will France compromise with all its enemies?Go all out against England?

Henry VIII couldn't help asking: "How do you know?"

Matthew: "Ah... intuition."

Is this not obvious, the church wants to steal the money of the French, but England wants the life of France.How can you grab money if you don't have a site?
Historically, both France and Spain have cooperated with the Holy See and turned their faces against the Holy See.

Among the feudal nobles, as long as the territory is involved, they must use their brains, otherwise ghosts like to build castles.But after all, it's life-threatening, and there are people who don't - use the feudal system to grab territory.Everyone is playing marriage.Marriage in Europe is not only to improve relations, but also has the possibility of dove's nest.It was not uncommon for one marriage to take away a kingdom.Of course, this has to be supported by the church.

But this Henry Qiba knows it all, and it belongs to the common sense of this era.Only when the princess marries the king can the interests be maximized.

Only conclusive remarks are actually very difficult to satisfy.

Matthew certainly could not satisfy Henry VIII.If Lao Tzu is forced to take up public office, why not be exhausted?

Anyway, the Tudor dynasty has been doing well in history, and you can do without me.

It was already dark, and it was too far to go back to the mansion. That farm is still unlivable.After much deliberation, the boat is still comfortable, and the inland river is not bad without wind and waves, but the bed is a bit small.

However, what Matthew never expected was that before he could speak, the king spoke first.

"Matthew, your boat is still at the pier. I plan to stay on your boat for one night."

Brandon suddenly chuckled.

Matthew is confused, what's the matter?Are you going to snatch my boat?Why am I sleeping there?Let me run a few miles in the dark?
Henry smiled and said, "I just went there last night...it feels pretty good."

Matthew: "... Watt?"

(End of this chapter)