In 1483, Richard, Duke of York, who proclaimed himself Richard III, finally won the throne of England after a long civil war with the Lancastrians. However, shortly after Richard III ascended the throne, he fell into a great state of unease.
Because at this time, the two princes in the Tower of England – Richard's nephews – still posed a potential threat to his newly captured throne.
In the middle of the night, Richard III paced back and forth alone, his face cloudy. He clenched his fists at times, ruffled his hair at other times, and seemed unusually restless.
Richard understood that as long as the two princes were alive, it would be an excuse for the forces that supported Lancaster to overthrow his rule. Finally, Richard made a cruel decision.
In order to consolidate his royal power, he ordered his men to quietly execute the two princes in order to eliminate the potential threat.
Early the next morning, Richard III summoned his confidant, John Green, and whispered in a voice that only two people could hear: "I have a confidential assignment for you, and it is of vital importance to me.
He hatched a plan to kill the prince and ordered Green to go to the Tower of London to carry out the order. Although Green's face was pale, he could only nod his head tremblingly.
For the next few days, Richard III was in a state of extreme anxiety, fearing that his orders would be leaked and that the prince's life would be spared. Finally, one morning, Green arrives to report the failure of the mission—Tower Captain Robert Brackenbury refuses to carry out Richard's orders. "What?!Richard slammed the table and stood up, a cold glint in his eyes, "In that case, I'll definitely find someone else!."”
Faced with Brackenberry's resistance, Richard III was caught in a fierce contradiction.
On the one hand, he understands the importance of this plan, and he must try to get rid of the two princes in the tower in order to ensure that his throne is securedOn the other hand, the captain of the Tower of London openly resisted his orders, which made it difficult to implement the plan.
In the late night of the bedchamber, Richard III paced back and forth alone, his face gloomy.
Finally, his eyes were fixed on his deputy, James Tyrell. Tyrell is a cruel and ruthless man, and Richard knows he will be a good alternative executor.
The next day, Richard III slowly approached Tyrell and whispered in a voice that only the two of them could hear: "Tyrrell, I have a mission for you, but you must keep it a secret from the very least. ”
Tyrell was stunned for a moment, then nodded respectfully and said, "Your Majesty, please command, I will do my best to complete the task." Only then did Richard III come up with a plan to kill the prince. Tyrell was silent for a moment, then nodded resolutely, and the two met their eyes tacitly.
Richard III breathed a sigh of relief and said with satisfaction: "I know that you are my most capable helper, the most worthy of entrusting me with great responsibilities." Tyrell also bowed slightly: "Please rest assured, Your Majesty, I understand the importance of this matter, and I will definitely satisfy you." ”
Richard III then patted Tyrell on the shoulder and watched him leave.
Over the next few days, Tyrell began to arrange for the implementation of the plan. He chooses two ruthless assistants, John Deaton and Miles Forest, to infiltrate the tower on a dark and windy night to cut down the roots.
After receiving orders from Richard III, Tyrell set out to prepare for the implementation of this terrible plan. He chose two ruthless assistants - John Deaton and Miles Forest.
Deaton was originally a cruel knight under Tyrellle, and Tyrell knew that he would never be weak or fearful. And the forest has a special meaning - he was originally one of the guardians in charge of guarding the prince. With him, getting in and out of the tower will not arouse the suspicion of others.
On a stormy night, Tyrelll quietly led Deaton and the forest to the entrance to the Tower of London. The three exchanged a tacit look, and Tyrell gently pushed the tower door open. In this way, several people sneaked into the tower.
By this time it was getting late, and the princes had already fallen asleep. Tyrell motioned for Forest and Deaton to go along with their plan, and the two silently went their separate ways. In the silence of the tower, only the footsteps of the three men could be heard getting closer and closer.
It wasn't long before a scream pierced the silence of the nightThis was followed by another scream of even greater horror!However, it is weak and weak in the end.
Tyrell watched coldly, and when the two had finished their bloody mission, they left the tower silently, as if they had come to be nowhere to be found. The order of Richard III was completed, and the terrible conspiracy was fulfilled.
The next day, there was an eerie atmosphere throughout the palace. Richard III was satisfied. He finally eradicated the big trouble in his heart, and the throne really belongs to him from now on!
Time passed, and many years later, the historian Thomas More, when writing a monograph on the reign of Richard III, recorded in detail the shocking conspiracy of the ** prince.
According to More's records, both Tyrell and Deaton, who carried out the murder of the prince, confessed to the matter years later. More claims that Tyrelll confessed to this inhumane act when he was imprisoned in the Tower of London in 1502.
Deaton also confessed in prison, all of which provided first-hand material for his later writing.
However, scholars have questioned Moore's claims. Because in the extant historical documents, no exact record of Deaton's trial in the tower has been found.
In addition, Miles Forest, who participated in **, has not been punished by the royal family, and it seems that everything contradicts Moore's statement!
Despite this, the ** details recorded by Moore were widely circulated in England at the time. Some scholars have analyzed that this may be due to the fact that Moore took part of the accounts of other writers and added his own imagination.
The fact that the descendants of Tyrell, Forest, and Deaton were still active in the English court decades after the incident adds credibility to Moore's story.
Therefore, although the truth is difficult to verify, the shocking plot recorded in detail by Moore has deeply affected the views of future generations on this historical event. It inspires people to think deeply about power and humanity, and has become one of the immortal historical legends.
Although historians have doubts about the authenticity of the Moore account, it nevertheless provides a relatively detailed perspective on the major political struggles that took place in England in the late 15th and early 16th centuries.
The plot of the ** prince recorded by Moore has attracted countless readers with its thrilling plot. It has not only become an important window to understand the history of that era, but also has become an immortal legend because of the strangeness of human nature reflected in it.
Everyone who hears this story will have imagined the terrible scene of a frightened child sobbing in the middle of the night, and a cruel killer approaching step by step. It has become an allegory of power and humanity, a warning to the world to always be wary of the cunning and dark side of the human heart.
It was Moore's evocative and bloody scenes that shaped and uniquely shaped the image of Richard III in the minds of later generations. The impression of a ruthless, bloodthirsty tyrant who would do whatever it took to achieve his goals was thus deeply rooted in the hearts of the people and influenced the perception of this historical figure by later generations.
Although the veracity of which is questionable, Moore's account has become an integral part of the saga. That gruesome night has transcended the boundaries of history and has become an eternal insight into human power and morality.
It continues to inspire new generations and warn of the dark side of power. Even centuries later, its meaning has not been diluted. This is the unique feature of this amazing legend that has been passed down for a long time.
Although the historical truth is difficult to verify, the plot of the ** prince written by Moore has become one of the legends of the prince in the tower that continues to this day.
This tragic and moving story has always shown the strong contrast between the strong and the weak, light and darkness, and touched people's moral bottom line.
The two innocent young princes in the tower suffer a brutal killing fate in the dark night, and the plot itself is full of tragic contrasts.
With the passage of time, it is no longer possible to verify the authenticity of the details of that year. But it doesn't matter, because people are more concerned with the morality and sin that the story reflects.
Richard III's unscrupulous cruelty in order to secure the royal power became the main reason for the spread of this legend.
In people's minds, Richard III will always represent the cold and cunning side, and the prince is a symbol of innocence and kindness. Their unsparing tragic doom evokes a lasting sense of pity.
Even today, when this story is mentioned, people are still moved by the sadness that permeates it. The lives lost no longer matter, but the warning they leave is eternal – power may bring darkness, but morality and justice will lead the way.
Although it is difficult to tell the truth from the fake, this moving story has become a part of British history. After all, it transcends the boundaries of time and space and becomes an eternal allegory of morality and humanity.
Although the historical truth is difficult to verify, Moore's legend of the prince in the tower has deeply influenced the perception of Richard III.
The thrilling and heinous bloody scenes depicted by Moore have been closely associated with the name Richard III in the minds of later generations. The image of a cruel and bloodthirsty tyrant who will do whatever it takes to achieve his ends is therefore firmly stereotyped.
In the eyes of the people, the name of Richard III is inseparable from the killing of innocents. Even today, when people think of him, the first thing that comes to mind is the terrible scene of that late night, screaming, and blood reflecting on the tower.
This has become the most striking symbol of the figure of Richard III, a synonym for violence and ruthlessness, and the ability to ignore morality for power. His fame in history was thus in ruins.
Although we can't be entirely sure of what happened back then, Moore's account has been deeply imprinted in literature and history. The fate of the prince in the tower is even more inseparable from the image of Richard III.
It also inspires people to think about the nature of power and the fragility of human nature. An unrestrained tyrant will eventually degenerate into an instrument of violence and horrific degenre. This is the eternal warning that the story of Richard III gives us.