Chapter 955： propagation

Soon, Kohler ordered the spies of the French branch of the North Sea Chamber of Commerce to go to the port of Calais to spread the first round of rumors.

The port of Calais was chosen because it was recovered by Louis XII and soon became one of the most important ports in northern France. In fact, Calais was originally an important port when the British were in the hands. After the French recaptured it, they only renovated and expanded the port facilities originally built by the British.

Because of its geographical position facing the North Sea, it has also become the main home port for French ships departing to Edinburgh, Scotland. French ships departed from the port of Calais and entered the North Sea. Then, stay away from the coast of England to avoid being caught by the English pirate ship. After that, the French ships will make a circle in the North Sea and arrive at the pier in northern Edinburgh. However, this is only suitable for sporadic vessels. If the French dare to send a large fleet to the North Sea, they will definitely be intercepted by England. After all, just across from Calais Port is Dover, England, and the British are monitoring the French movement all day long.

But in any case, the port of Calais is now the main transit point for France to communicate with Scotland. In the absence of remote communication, communication between France and Scotland was done through letters sent by ships entering and leaving Calais.

Therefore, the news about Scotland is most reasonable since the port of Calais. If it spreads from England, it will definitely be regarded as an English slander and vilification of Scotland.

In order to make the rumors reasonable, the French branch of the North Sea Chamber of Commerce specially sent a small boat to run to Edinburgh, Scotland. Then, he brought back the ancient name of the Scottish specialty "water of life" whiskey.

In a tavern on the port of Calais, a bearded sailor, while drinking wine, loudly bragged about the Scottish experience to the surrounding drinkers.

Bearded is a spy of the French branch of the North Sea Chamber of Commerce, and he is not actually a bearded. However, in order to avoid being traced by the French afterwards, he used the makeup technique of one of the "four great magics in Asia" in later generations.

Of course, this makeup technique is very low-level. Because, he was handed down from Marin. Marin's previous life had gone to Hengdian with a dream buddy to be a dead body for a few days, and also watched the crew make up. Therefore, I have learned a little bit of makeup. For example, make up young people into ancient old men.

It's just that Marin doesn't understand the ingredients of those cosmetics for future generations. Therefore, when applying makeup, the effect is not good. For example, he used some special foundation powder. Like a sailor who turned into a bearded man this time, he was actually a young man who didn't need to be fair-faced. But for the sake of confidentiality, he made up a middle-aged, sloppy sailor with a gray face and a big beard. But because of poor makeup techniques, the foundation powder on his face was unevenly played. It looks more closely like dirt. But fortunately, because of the ignorant propaganda of the Middle Ages, most people of this era do not like to take a bath. Therefore, carefully looking like dirt makeup, it will not cause doubts ...

This "bearded" sailor boasted to the people around him that it was Marlin's statement to discredit John Stewart and Queen Margaret ...

"Everyone knows that John Stewart, Duke of Albany, Scotland, just a few months after his birth, fled to France with his family. Therefore, this John Stewart actually grew up in France in our childhood!"

"He has received authentic French education since he was a child and speaks fluent French. Of course, he also speaks Latin, which is common to nobles."

"Last year, because King James IV of Scotland was captured by the evil English without leaving any heirs. In order to prevent the English from killing James IV, His Majesty Louis returned John Royale, who had royal blood, to Edinburgh, Scotland. He has become King John I of Scotland ... "

At this moment, a drinker suddenly interjected:

"I know, I heard that James IV was killed by the English, and then John Stewart succeeded to the throne!"

Before the North Sea Chamber of Commerce ship returned from Scotland, the Scottish official had sent a ship to land at Calais, notified the French official that John Stewart had succeeded as king, and explained that the English had murdered James IV. This news has already spread in the port of Calais.

However, "Beard" disdainfully said:

"Not at all. I just returned from Edinburgh, Scotland. I accidentally met a drunken Scottish Guard soldier in a tavern. After he was drunk, he found out the truth from his mouth ..."

"The truth? What the truth?" I heard that there was an inside story, and the curiosity of all the drinkers was hung up, and they urged "Beard" to tell them the truth. This kind of gossip outside the royal family is still very attractive. After all, there are too few entertainment projects in this era.

"Beard" first glanced left and right, then said in a very mysterious tone:

"You should know that after John I took the throne, he married the original Queen of Scotland Margaret?"

All the wine drinkers nodded their heads, after all, this is no secret in Calais.

"Hey, but you certainly don't know. As early as last year, His Majesty John Stewart hooked up with Queen Margaret!"

"What?" The people were taken aback. If they were engaged before James IV died, wouldn't it be adultery? Then, the fire of the gossip of the people was completely ignited:

"Hurry up, what's going on?"

The "bearded" sailor drank the beer from the glass without hesitation, then lit up the empty glass ...

Everyone immediately understood, and then a local tyrant said:

"Bartender, help me! Keep me accountable!"

Seeing that the wine glass was filled again, "Big Beard" continued to talk with a frown:

"I heard this from the Scottish guard who was drunk, and no one else knew. Everyone should know that James IV was captured by the **** English the year before. Then, the queen stayed alone in Edinburgh ... "

Many wine drinkers in the tavern immediately understood "Hey", "Shen Guidou", naturally there is some waves ...

"And last year, His Majesty Louis sent Duke John Stewart back to the country. As you know, Duke John was educated by French nobility, and his manners were elegant and extraordinary ..."

The drinkers in the tavern nodded their heads in agreement. In their view, the French thing is the tall. John Stewart grew up in France and received education, which is equivalent to adding a charm aura ...

"The first time Duke John saw Queen Margaret, Queen Margaret from a small place in England was fascinated by the extraordinary charm of Duke John ..."

Everyone showed such a smile ...

Then, "Beard" tells about an infamous love that needs to be mosaiced ... Well, the old cow doesn't dare to write ... But the drinkers in the tavern heard it called a hi ... this This kind of restricted section is particularly popular in places like pubs ... even some old salty and wet guys have heard the chickens start to "salute" ...

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"When I heard that James IV was going back to the country, the dogs and men were panicked. If James IV learned of their rape, the two would definitely have no good ending. They might even be executed ..."

"Therefore, the two of them did not do anything forever, and decided to start first and kill James IV ..."

At this time a drinker questioned:

"Isn't that right ~ www.novelhall.com ~ Isn't that the Englishman's hand? And, I also found a few pieces of English standard plate armor!"

"Beard" took a sip of the drink and sneered:

"Oh, this kind of thing, can they tell you the truth? Besides, the place where James IV was ambushed is only a half-day walk from the Scottish capital Edinburgh, and far away from the English border. You probably do n’t know the local terrain? Listen It is said that south of the incident, there are high mountains and all the way, and there is only one road. It is basically difficult for the English Knights to ambush there in advance. Therefore, it is more likely that the Scots will do it themselves! "

Everyone nodded one after another, but the alcoholic just said:

"How do you explain the English plate armor?"

"Beard" said without panic:

"You should know that James IV had led the army to loot several counties in the north of England?"

Seeing everyone nodding, "Beard" continued:

"Actually, the pieces of English plate armor that were used as evidence were actually captured and seized by James IV in the warehouses of several counties in the north of England. Unexpectedly, this time it was used as evidence ..."

"It turns out so ..." Everyone suddenly realized. Because, "Beard" is too reasonable. Moreover, John Stewart used French charm to conquer the Queen of Scotland bridge, which is indeed in line with the French national self-esteem.

In this way, this story full of dog blood bridges in the novel quickly spread in the port of Calais ...

Then, seeing that the time was almost up, the French branch of the Beihai Chamber of Commerce began to send other spies to other cities in France to spread. Of course, the flag they played was heard in the port of Calais. It is said that it came from the mouth of a drunken Scottish guard ...