My British Empire

Chapter 235: return in vain

??Chapter 235 Returning without success

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?? On the second day, there was a dense drizzle in Oxford City, which soaked the already dilapidated road surface in Oxford City. All kinds of mud and dirt were washed and piled up by the rain, forming small obstacles on the road.

??The pedestrians on the road walked by without seeing it. Obviously, they are used to it, and it has even become a part of their life.

??Seeing this, Jack and the others could only hold their noses, walk around the streets, and spend a lot of energy and money to find out the news they needed in Oxfordshire.

Regarding today's request, Jack kept a straight face and told them that they must inquire about the specific information of Judge Felton. After all, the information on paper is too superficial. Only by referring to more information can we understand Felton John three-dimensionally. justice.

??In the city of Oxford, every tavern and hotel is full of people from the Palace Intelligence Service. Everyone is interspersed in it, with no distractions, ears pricked up, and listening to the gossip. Often, these words that slip out accidentally are what they need.

?? Therefore, everyone can only be patient and carefully screen the news they need.

?? At this time, Jack, as the commander-in-chief, was naturally not idle, and he needed a more powerful force.

?? As I said before, the two rivers in Oxfordshire flow through and irrigate a lot of farmland.

In the 16th century, even in Europe at that time, there was no fertilizer for agricultural production, most of the production tools were made of wood and stone, and there were no water conservancy projects. In addition, due to the lack of physical strength of farmers, there were good irrigation conditions. This is England's first-class farmland.

??So, Oxfordshire has attracted the attention of the Church of England, and the church owns a large amount of church property here, accounting for almost three-quarters, and these are all cheap for the Tudor royal family.

?? And here, the power of the royal family is the strongest. With such a good help, why not use it?

??In fact, relying on Felton John's corruption charges alone would be enough to bring him to justice, but Jack did not do so.

??If this is done, at most one judge will be appointed, and it will not show the prestige of the Palace Intelligence Service to the English at all.

?? Don't underestimate the prestige. With a major case that shocked England, it will be much more convenient for the Palace Intelligence Department to act in England.

?? What's more, according to Jack's own estimation, His Majesty the King also has expectations for his own handling of this incident. A small corruption case by a judge is not enough to satisfy the king's appetite.

??For his own future, for his impression on His Majesty the King, Jack can only resort to any means.

??Wearing a black tall hat and a black fox fur coat, like a low-key business owner, Jack walked silently without attracting the attention of others.

??This time he is going to a white residential building near the Oxford city government, where a family of lawyers lives, and this is a secret stronghold of the Blood Blade, and it is also a former investigation office of the royal family.

??For Oxford, the kings of all dynasties also valued it very much, and it is common to install some people.

??In order to support the development of the Palace Intelligence Office, Edward transferred some of Blood Blade's hidden strongholds in various places to the Palace Intelligence Office, and Guy could only nod in agreement.

?? So, here is the goal of Jack's trip.

??The journey went smoothly, and he reached his goal smoothly. The person in charge of the stronghold patted his chest and promised to collect all the people and information involved with Felton John. Please rest assured.

?? Regarding this, Jack also smiled with satisfaction and praised them a few words, and then left the stronghold.

?? Walking out of the gate, Jack put away his smile and showed a serious expression on his face.

??He is 100% sure that this stronghold has been exposed. It can even be said that there are moles planted by others inside. In less than a day, the news of his arrival in Oxford will definitely spread throughout the city of Oxford.

??Jack also has a reason for such an analysis.

When he walked into the room, the people in the stronghold all had a well-thought-out expression, and more importantly, they were delaying the cooperation he asked for one by one, with all kinds of explanations filling their mouths. No words.

??And if you still believe that they will help you, then you don't know when you will have to wait.

??Jack's heart became colder and colder. This force is too powerful, even the stronghold of Blood Blade has penetrated. The water in Oxford City is really deep!

??Since they came to Oxford, they have been found and watched. I am afraid that their every move is in the eyes of others, and they seem to be acting.

?? Shaking his head with a wry smile, Jack's expression became serious. This kind of difficulty cannot make him succumb.

?? With a sigh of relief, Jack regained his confident expression and felt refreshed.

??Walking on the streets of Oxford, Jack rarely relaxes for a while, and prepares to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Oxford carefully. After a few glances, he can only shake his head and choose to give up.

Oxford is still the same as other English cities. Although the city is small, it has a population of several thousand. All kinds of garbage and filth are scattered all over the streets and alleys, making the narrow streets even narrower. This makes him who is used to the cleanliness of London Erase the appreciation of the mind.

??When he felt a little anxious, a group of people also started to panic.

??In the outskirts of Oxford, a large-scale mansion covers an area of ??two hundred acres. All kinds of flowers and expensive trees are everywhere, and the eaves, doors and windows are carved with exquisite patterns.

??Go in and take a look, it is full of resplendent and magnificent, all kinds of artworks and gold ornaments. It can be said that this house is a bit more gorgeous than Edward's palace.

??This is the Delphi Palace (the location of the palace of the sun **** Apollo in Greek mythology) built by Sir Parker Matthew of Oxfordshire, which spent a lot of money, showing the huge financial resources of the Matthew family.

??Different from China, Western kings have no requirements for buildings such as private residences. Therefore, as long as you have money, you can build a palace that is even more magnificent than a royal palace. You can even name it at will, and the king doesn’t care.

??From this aspect, it can be seen that the degree of decline of Western kingship is not the same as that of Chinese emperors. There are strict regulations on basic necessities of life.

??The gorgeous palaces built by private individuals are often captured or bought by the king. After all, this is the most convenient way, and there is no need to wait so long.

??For example, Ampton Palace on the banks of the River Thames, which is said to be comparable to the Palace of Versailles in France, was taken by Henry VIII from a bishop named Worthy. As for where will he live in the future? Of course, it is a prison, and they can willingly sacrifice for any crime of blasphemy against the king.

?? If it is in a local area, it is much safer, at least His Majesty the King does not have an intuitive understanding, so, following the great wealth of the Age of Discovery, batches of exquisite castles and residences emerged in various places during the Tudor period.

??(end of this chapter)