Vol 7 Chapter 192: This is the best, the worst ... No, this is when my brother and sister ...

Alexander was walking in the hallway of St. John ’s Castle. He noticed that the nobles who saw him wore a compliment but a slightly cautious smile after seeing him. Although they were quite enthusiastic, they were often cautious. His casual appearance made him quite interesting.
Alexander can actually understand the minds of these Portuguese. He heard that Ferdinand had sent an emissary again, and this time it was no longer a Castilian but one of his generals Aragon. The warning means It's too obvious.
Ferdinand apparently hoped to force Manuel to reconsider whether he was on the side of that Alexander through this unabashed threat.
The setbacks at sea and the rebellion from the south of Castile have made Ferdinand feel stressed. Now at this time, a prince of Castilla suddenly appeared. For Ferdinand, it can be said that it is The biggest crisis since Isabella's death.
So he decided to show off directly to Manuel instead of continuing to struggle.
Ferdinand's method is simple and crude, but it seems to have played a role.
Facing the powerful United Kingdom and the future of Spain, many Portuguese could not help but calm down from the excitement of supporting a prince of Castilla, especially those who did not realize that the king had decided to fight with the new continent A longer and shorter person in Spain even directly questioned whether they should risk annoying the two powerful neighbors.
Manuel did not hesitate to refute such doubts, but he seemed to indulge those people's provocation to Alexandria intentionally or unintentionally.
His seemingly contradictory behavior is actually not uncommon to Alexander.
The King of Portugal was undoubtedly excited during this time, and even a little fanatical. He saw a future that he had never imagined. Even the unusual enthusiasm for recovering the Holy Land seemed insignificant compared to this future.
His ambition to make achievements and expand his territories made Manuel spare even the possibility of offending Spain. At this time, even Alexander, who led him on this path, could no longer stop the Portuguese king's greed for the new continent.
But of course Alexandria didn't want to stop him. The Portuguese will devote their energy to the South American continent for a long time. At the same time, Alexandria has already found a future opponent for them.
The English are as obsessed with the adventures of the sea as the Portuguese, and the Dutch from the Lowlands will join in the excitement, which will become very lively on the Atlantic Ocean for a long time.
But Manuel should have more than that. Although he did not express his support, the tacit consent of those people to question Alexander also showed that he had other plans.
And Alexander could roughly guess what he was thinking.
Whether it is Ferdinand today or Alexandria in the future, for Portugal, a Spanish king who is not threatening is a good king.
Manuel seemed to be planning that this could make Alexander pay more for his support through those doubts.
From the point of view of the Portuguese, this was originally understandable, but Alexander did not like it.
When he saw Manuel, Alexander noticed that the King of Portugal seemed vaguely uneasy, and when he saw him coming, Manuel immediately beckoned to let him come to his side.
"I do n’t know if it ’s a bad thing, but I do n’t think it ’s a good sign," Manuel handed a report to Alexander. "This is an expedition by the British, which was just sent from the Azores. The team arrived in Punta Bourgala almost a week ago, but I think they should have left there by now. "
Alexander took the report and looked at it. He knew that the Portuguese named the first stronghold established on San Miguel Island after the occupation of Youngor as Punta Bulgara, and it was also determined as the Governor of Azores many years later. The capital of the Portuguese territory of the region, but now Punta Bourgala is only the largest settlement.
"It says that the British sent 4 ships?" Alexander asked the report while looking at the report.
"Four large ocean-going ships, their destination should also be that new land."
At this time, Manuel had begun to learn from Alexander ’s name to call the New World, which is why he made up his mind to fight against Spain. He had great interest in the mysterious new world, and had a hunch that it might become Opportunity for the real rise of Portugal.
It's just that now the British suddenly joined in to make him feel that the situation might develop in a direction out of control. After all, the British's maritime power can't be underestimated. What's more important is that they are an alliance with Spain.
This kind of marriage is sometimes not reliable. Most of the time, this kind of alliance is still effective, but once it touches its own interests, it often creates great contradictions.
However, such alliances often still play a very important role, just like Castile and Aragon. The enmity and grudges between these two royal families, even from the same ancestor, are complicated enough to be written as a legend, even Conflicts often broke out between the two countries just over 20 years ago, but now they have to watch the trend toward unity.
The same is true of the relationship between Britain and Spain. They are the family of their children. Although Catherine of Ferdinand and Isabella ’s daughter Aragon just married the Crown Prince Arthur and became a widow less than half a year, I heard that her father-in-law Henry VII is discussing with Ferdinand that he intends to let Catherine marry another son of his own, which is the future wife mad Henry VIII.
Let's not talk about the success of this matter, but the British and Spain must be wearing a pair of pants now. It is understandable that Manuar feels uneasy when he thinks about the huge advantages of the navy of the two countries once they form an alliance.
"Duke, I am very willing to help you realize your wishes, but you also have to help me," Manuel said, looking at Alexander slightly anxiously. "I could have invested all my energy in the East. The new route is just the beginning. The pockets I ’ve earned have been sufficient, but I ’m willing to accept your suggestion to invest almost all of the capital on the Atlantic. If it fails, you know what this means for me and Portugal. "
Alexander quietly handed the report back to Manuel. He turned and walked to the chair and tilted his legs to sit down, holding his hands on the armrests of the chair and holding his chin to the Portuguese king in front of him.
"Your Majesty, I think you should know that this choice was made by yourself. As a monarch, you should be very clear that you must face temptations from all sides at all times. These temptations can often make people forget. But they are also dangerous, and some are even fatal Yes, "Alexander's tone is calm, but what he says is not polite." But again, once successful often brings unexpectedly huge returns, so this is an unprecedented gamble for you. The important thing now is not to look forward. But since this step has been taken, we must go on without hesitation. "
Manuel looked at Alexandria with a somber face. He knew that his previous calculations should have been seen by Alexandria. This was originally nothing, but now the British joined the exploration of the new continent, making the king who always thought he had a good hand Some were caught off guard.
"Duke, as you said, this is a gamble, and I think we should all show the sincerity we deserve." Manuel picked up an apple on the table and bite it together, then gritted hard. Then, his eyes were fixed on Alexander, as if to see how much sincerity he could show from his face.
"Speaking of which, Your Majesty I am looking for you for your sincerity," Alexander said, standing up and bowing to Manuel a little. "I think it is necessary to introduce you to a general from France, Victor de · Comte, a distant relative of the Duke of Bourbon, France. "
"A French soldier?" Manuel looked at Alexandria with a little vigilance. Although the French are now allies with Portugal, the Iberians are very wary of this powerful country in the northern Pyrenees.
They are very worried that the French will take advantage of the war on the Iberian peninsula to profit from it. It can even be said that if Alexander came from France instead of Italy, even if there is the same huge temptation, Manuel will not believe him easily. .
"This general is now leading a small French army stationed in Bellin," seeing Manuel's alert, Alexander explained to him, "I think if he can, he and his army will obey Your command. "
"I?"
Manuel was slightly surprised. He originally thought that Alexander was going to put this French army under his command. After all, he still has nothing on the Iberian Peninsula. His army is preparing to fight the emperor ’s Austrian army in Italy. At this time, a French army willing to obey him should be in his best interests.
"Of course you are," Alexander made an invitation gesture. "The French joined the war as our allies, and your identity is the highest in our alliance, including me. I am willing to obey your command."
Looking at Alexandria does n’t seem to be a joke. Manuel did n’t think of it. He knows exactly what the command of Alexander said is. If it ’s like what he said, then only by virtue of this battle for cards The dominant position in the War of Stia, Portugal will be truly equal to Spain for at least a long time foreseeable.
This is undoubtedly a huge opportunity for Portugal, which has always been repressed, but has always been suppressed by Castilla and the now stronger United Kingdom.
Manuel believes that with his own vision and courage, as long as Portugal is given enough time and opportunity, with two routes full of wealth and opportunity in the East and the New World, he can make Portugal truly capable in a short time. A powerful country that can compete with Spain, whether at sea or on land.
Seeing Manuel's gradually softening look, Alexander was actually able to guess what he was thinking.
The Portuguese king who feels so good that he always thinks he is the heavenly chosen monarch even considered himself the best choice to reclaim the Holy Land. This is certainly related to the influence of Mary on him, but Mannu El himself never seems to deny this statement.
Now let him see an opportunity for Portugal to rise with all his strength, of course, he will not give up easily.
As for the French army commanded by Victor de Conde, Alexander did intend to leave Manuel to dispose, rather than lead himself, because he had other plans.
In April 1503, Italy, who finally drove the last trace of coldness back to the north, was bathed in the warmth of sunshine and the refreshing Mediterranean sea breeze. The fishing boats on the rippling water of the Gulf of Santa Lucia in Naples slowly moved The fishermen who sang a melodious boat song worked lazily, and the song echoed on the sea accompanied by the sound of the waves smashing the hull.
This is an ordinary morning, the sun has just risen not long after, some fishing boats that have gone out to sea early have returned fully loaded, and the cold winter has passed, this is a good season for everyone to finally breathe a sigh of relief.
Several black spots on the horizon line in the distance caught the attention of the fishermen. Years of maritime experience told them that they should be large ships. As the black spots gradually approached, the fishermen were surprised to find that it was actually a Squadron.
With the help of the sea breeze, the fleet of sails sailed in the direction of Naples. When it was almost noon, the soldiers on the Gulf Lookout could clearly see the flags flying on the ships.
Among the various flags, one is quite conspicuous. It is a snow-white cross, but the difference is that the two golden triangle patterns hanging at the two ends of the cross make this cross an abstract balance. If you get closer, you can see the two identical crowns in the two triangle patterns more clearly.
The appearance of the balance banner, which held up two crowns at the same time, made the soldiers on the lookout shout.
"Long live the queen!" The cry from Santa Lucia's lookout soon reached the port of Naples.
Naples City is boiling!
Hearing the news of the Queen's victory, countless Naples hurriedly put on their costumes and walked out of the house. People either ride horses or ride cars, but more people still flock to the port on foot.
The Naples nobles, who had already received the news, even sent out their servants, urging the streets near their homes to be filled with all kinds of flowers.
The horn sounded loudly, the salute shook the sky, and the Naples frantically cheered for their queen's winning class. When the fleet finally docked at the port, the tide-like cry had been heard through the port of Naples.
Officials had to order the port to be temporarily closed, and at the same time let the City Defense Army pull up the cordon near the pier. At the same time, the nobles rarely and pleasantly explained to the excited Naples that "Your Majesty will land ashore soon, you can go to the street Go up and wait, then pay your respects to the queen. "
One of the largest sea ships gradually approached the shore, and after countless excitement, after a commotion of waiting, a team of military uniforms from the ship was neatly organized, and the infantry wearing chest armor walked off the board along the springboard.
The infantry were arranged in a neat queue that surprised people, and people noticed the extraordinarily gorgeous feathers on their helmets. The feathers were red and white, beautiful and bright, and they were spreading like wings at the same time under the sea breeze. It can be seen clearly even from far away.
"Grenadier! It is Her Majesty's Royal Grenadier!"
I do n’t know which well-informed Naples first shouted from the crowd. Although most people do n’t even know what the word means, they immediately burst into cheers!
And those nobles could not help looking at these Musketeers wearing brightly-feathered helmets.
The Grenadier Company is now the Grenadier Regiment. As the elite and most loyal force in the Naples army, they were the first army to be awarded the title of "Royal Family" by Rusha.
After the defeat of Bayeset II general Sisou Valley on the east bank of the Demubica River in the Battle of Naples, the beautiful and bright feathers captured from the Ottoman new soldiers have become the most striking of this royal grenadier unit. The mark, Zuosha specifically ordered that only the Grenadier Corps should be entitled to have the only honor of putting red and white feathers on the helmet.
Teams of soldiers began to get off the ship. Each team carried its own flag. This was the advance team sent by the Allied Coalition, and the Naples Grenadier stood at the forefront of the Allied Guard of Honor.
The Union Cross Balance Banner, which foreshadowed fair and free trade, and the Holy Mountain Cross Banner of the Cosenza family, accompanied by the Golden Crown Crown and Shield in the Kingdom of Sicily, played a strange tune with the 12 front drummers. The music of the United Army marching forward in the cheers of the people.
After returning triumphantly, the class returned to the country. At this moment, the officers and soldiers of Naples and the coalition were full of enthusiasm and enthusiasm.
The nobles of Naples also looked excitedly at the grenadiers from far to near. They knew that from now on, they were no longer the kingdom of Naples, but the nobility of the kingdom of Sicily.
The unification of the two Sicily has become a fact, and for them the unification of Sicily means that they not only have greater power, but also means that there will be countless wealth waiting for them.
In addition to the soldiers on board, UU reads www.uukanshu.com to ship a large number of goods from the ship, these are the wealth obtained by expedition to Sicily, although Sicily has been unified under the crown of Rosa Free from looting, but the promised remuneration to the coalition forces must be paid.
Some short-sighted Naples aristocrats looked at the wealth with ecstasy, while some who looked farther were already wondering how to recover as quickly as possible today's Sicily economy.
But at this time, people thought more about celebrating this great victory with a carnival. With the singing of the "Grenadier Tribute to the Queen", the streets of Naples shook with joy and resounded throughout the city.
But to the surprise of the Naples nobles, the fleet returned a large amount of wealth, the alliance flag and the honor guard that showed victory, but they did not return their queen and her army!
On April 12, 1503, a fleet suddenly appeared off the coast of Malaga.
The Queen of Sicily, Rosasa Cosenza Astarama, landed in Malaga in the Kingdom of Castile that afternoon!
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