The cleaning was very strong. Before, only more than 3,000 men in black had escaped. But in the end, more than 4,000 of the 6,000 middle-aged men caught were sentenced to death.

In other words, in addition to the more than 3,000 swordsmen in black who fled, hundreds of them were extra out of thin air and were sentenced to death. Among them, a small half were indeed people of unknown origin. For example, there were dozens of French spies.

However, it was impossible for the French to admit that they arranged spies in London. Because Britain and France were enemies. Even if they pleaded with mercy, Edward would not forgive those spies. So they simply pretended not to know.

In addition, some Spanish spies, Denmark spies and Austrian Holland spies were also caught. These countries also didn't say anything because they could afford to lose. After all, these spies were great and did not care about the losses of dozens of people. On the contrary, the spies from the Holy See were taken away by several bishops in London, and Edward had to give face.

As for the ability of Marlin to be taken away, in addition to Marlin being Edward's most important partner, Marlin is now the Earl of England and can also be regarded as his own. It would be reasonable for an Earl of England to arrange his own personnel in the city of London to inquire about the news. Of course, if Edward knew that Marlin had not had more than 30 spies in the city of London, but more than 100, he would probably turn against him.

Of course, even if he turns against each other, Edward would not choose now. Because the 5,000 regular soldiers of the Fifth Legion stationed in London are considered Marin's troops. If he turns against each other at this time, he might be in trouble first.

But through this incident, Edward finally made up his mind to build a powerful army that was truly under his control. For this reason, he promoted a group of masters like Jenners from the civilians and joined the new army. Then, the Fifth Legion was transferred from London... This is all a story...

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In order to completely eradicate the remnants of the Tudor Dynasty, Edward ordered the killing of the gang members across England. Anyone who acted in secret and wandered in the dark world was included in the pursuit. For a time, the level of social security in England improved several levels, almost reaching the point of "no way to pick up the remains". Because no one dared to jump out of this limelight to commit crimes. As long as you are caught, you can easily be killed as a "remnants of the Tudor Dynasty"...

Edward's move indirectly benefited the common people in England and won a certain reputation. However, because the scope of the attack was expanded, many people were killed unjustly. For example, in this Great Purge in London, more than 200 innocent men were killed unjustly. The reason for their killing was simply because they were scolded and then they were killed in a daze...

But at this time, what Edward was really worried about was not the remnants of these Tudor dynasties, but the question of how to take over the Scottish throne...

The news from Scotland was sent back after quelling the rebellion in London. When Edward heard that Margaret Tudor had escaped, he was very annoyed. But no matter what, after John Stewart's death and Alexander Stewart were also controlled, the biggest problem now is how to reasonably obtain the Scottish throne.

There are two choices before Edward - one is to take out the agreement to inherit the throne signed with James IV and become the King of Scotland according to the agreement.

But because James IV was assassinated, England could not remove the suspect of murder. Therefore, using this to obtain the Scottish throne may not be convinced. In the future, Scotland may continue to resist.

As for the second option, he was to use James Hamilton, Earl of Scotland who was still imprisoned in London. He was the most important nobleman with his bloodline and the Scottish royal family in addition to Alexander Stewart, who had become a monk.

If James Hamilton, Earl of Alan, could take over the Scottish throne and give it to himself, it would seem better, at least, to clear away the suspect of murdering James IV. However, James Hamilton is still his own prisoner of war, and doing so would be like a forced robbery...

Indecisively, Edward wrote a letter to Marin and sent someone to the Beihai Kingdom by speedboat, intending to let the "scheming" Marin make a choice for him...

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When Marin received Edward's letter, he was stunned:

"What are you doing? Didn't you plan it early?"

But after reading the letter, Marin had to admit that Edward's concerns made sense. After all, you had just signed an agreement to inherit the throne, and someone was killed when they turned around. If others didn't doubt you or question you, there would be a ghost.

However, it is also a big problem to let Earl Alan James Hamilton be the King of Scotland first and give way to Edward...

If James Hamilton, Earl of Alan, became the King of Scotland first and then gave way, then the existence of James Hamilton would become a thorn in Edward's heart. As a man who has been the King of Scotland, even if he has been a King of Scotland for only one day, he would be a threat to Edward. If someone who is interested takes advantage of James Hamilton as the King of Scotland to make a fuss, some Edward will suffer.

How to solve this problem? Kill James Hamilton afterwards, and you will still be suspected. This is no different from being suspected of killing James IV. It is better to use the first method.

However, if James Hamilton is not killed, his existence is a threat to Edward. Thinking of the demise of the Ming Dynasty, many people used the name of "Prince Zhu San" to revolt, making Kang Mazi anxious...

"We must never let James Hamilton become King of Scotland, even if it's not possible for a day!"

But how could Edward reasonably become King of Scotland without passing James Hamilton?

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Suddenly, a word appeared in Marin's mind - "persuading to enter"...

As a time traveler from later China, Marin is no stranger to the word "persuading to enter".

The so-called "persuading to advance" is actually a trick that the powerful and traitors who plotted to usurp the throne deliberately created to be the emperor.

For example, when Cao Pi became emperor, he threatened Emperor Xian of Han to issue an edict himself, announcing his "abdication and giving way to the wise." Then, all the edicts were issued, but Cao Pi, as the person involved, pretended to be humble at this time, indicating that he had no intention of seizing the throne.

Then, it was the turn of those who flattered the court. The ministers would go to the "Comment on Advocation" at this time, and strongly suggested that a shameless bastard who plotted to usurp the throne must be the emperor. Otherwise, God would not be able to bear it...

Then, the usurper who pretended to be more than a complete set, would repeatedly refuse to give in and show that he was really not a bad person who was planning to usurp the throne...

Then the ministers continued to submit the "Comment on Advice" - If you don't do it, no one can do it...

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If you repeat this, you will have to make the usurper pretend to be sufficient, and then you will take over the throne with a "ruthless" look on your face...

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Such shameless things are no longer uncommon in China. But in Europe, no one has ever done this. Just so happened that a group of Scottish nobles who were detained in London, such as James Hamilton, Earl of Alan, and a group of great Scottish nobles who were detained in London, also agreed to support Edward as the King of Scotland.

Therefore, Marin decided to recommend Edward to use Cao Pi's and the bastard, so that Earl of Alan James Hamilton took the lead and united all the living Scottish nobles (those who oppose it must be killed), and to "suffer" the "wise and powerful" "Edward the Great" that must take over the throne of Scotland...

Moreover, according to the script, Edward would refuse three times "righteously". In the end, he took over the Scottish throne "unable to do so"...

With James Hamilton, Earl of Alan, who inherited the Scottish throne, taking the lead, and all the living Scottish nobles participated... This matter looked perfect...

And Edward's repeated rejection of pretense can fool the ancient Europeans who have always liked to be straightforward. Is this guy really not want to be the King of Scotland? Otherwise, how could he refuse three times in a row?

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As for how James Hamilton, Earl of Alan, Marin suggested that the fiefdom be replaced, and his fiefdom will be replaced from Alan Island in Scotland to near London.

This guy has Scottish royal blood and can naturally make trouble in Scotland. But when he was brought to England, he lost the foundation for making trouble. After all, the English would definitely not make trouble with an alien descendant of the Scottish royal family. As long as he brought his fief near London, it would not only make trouble for him, but also facilitate Edward to monitor him nearby.

Moreover, if you change his fief from cold and barren Scotland to warm and fertile land near London in southern England, in theory, you can’t find anything wrong with it - you would be embarrassed to dissatisfied with changing your land from dry land on the loess high slope to paddy fields in the south of the Yangtze River?
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