Suppose that during Henry VI's time, the Plantagenets manage to win over many of the counts of France and slowly consolidate their rule. The Burgundian alliance is retained. They manage to win, while making a profit (raids against Valois supporters collect more funds than is needed to fight offensively). The last Valois claimant is a bishop in Norman territory, he swore fealty to Henry VI, and his claim would die with him. Yay!
While doing so, the English empowered the Burgandians, who made contributions in the biggest 3 field battles post Agincourt. The Burgandian demesne earns triple the income that the Plantagenet's French demense earn. They also hold more land directly than the Plantagenet, whose direct holdings are limited to Normandy, Aquitaine, and a bit of area around Paris.
Henry VI has a marriage to Margret of Anjou. Like in OTL, he gives her control of Maine. Unlike OTL, he doesn't go insane. However, he is completely trusting of the Burgandians and is unwilling to accept that they may threaten Plantagenet France, unless they openly wage war.
You are the Earl of Suffolk. You can't convince your liege about the Burgandians might be too powerful because "they are friends of my father and the family." What can you do to stabilize the situation?
While doing so, the English empowered the Burgandians, who made contributions in the biggest 3 field battles post Agincourt. The Burgandian demesne earns triple the income that the Plantagenet's French demense earn. They also hold more land directly than the Plantagenet, whose direct holdings are limited to Normandy, Aquitaine, and a bit of area around Paris.
Henry VI has a marriage to Margret of Anjou. Like in OTL, he gives her control of Maine. Unlike OTL, he doesn't go insane. However, he is completely trusting of the Burgandians and is unwilling to accept that they may threaten Plantagenet France, unless they openly wage war.
You are the Earl of Suffolk. You can't convince your liege about the Burgandians might be too powerful because "they are friends of my father and the family." What can you do to stabilize the situation?