Vol 7 Chapter 292: At first I really refused...

The Venetians in history have created enviable miracles of wealth.
As early as a few centuries BC, their merchant ships sailed across the Mediterranean. With the courageous development of Venetian adventurers, they extended their tentacles to every corner of the Mediterranean.
The Venetians are more interested in the sea than anyone, and for this reason they even fight against all kinds of powerful enemies again and again.
This brave move of the Venetians laid a solid foundation for them to become the commercial hegemon in the Mediterranean. Although enemies like Genoa have always been entangled with them, the Venetians have never actually regarded Genoa as their true opponent.
The Venetians yearn for wealth. For this reason, they have carried out various adventures more than once, the most famous of which was taking the opportunity to capture Constantinople, the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire, during the Eastern Expedition.
The wealth that the adventure brought to the Venetians was unimaginable, and even a few centuries later, the Venetians were proud of the rare treasures they looted from Constantinople.
However, now the dual threats from Ottoman Turkey and the new route make the Venetians face a huge crisis, which makes many of them even feel that they are facing a disaster.
Thinking this way is not alarmist. Venice’s wealth comes from the sea, and the smoothness of maritime trade has also become Venice’s biggest weakness.
Venice now seems to be glorious, but in fact it is already in danger.
Grogning's proposal made the Venetians instantly excited, because it meant that these two powerful enemies that simultaneously posed a huge threat to Venice could be completely resolved.
It's just that the Venetians are not stupid. Now they know why Grognin was not so annoyed by being refused to establish a defensive alliance before, and now it is time to become annoyed by the Venetians.
At this time, Rowlett asked for a temporary adjournment.
Grogning did not urge the Venetian to give an answer as soon as possible, he did not even put forward specific conditions but only gave a vague proposal, but this was enough for these shrewd businessmen.
The chips have been revealed, what will the Venetian do next? .
In a room not far from the meeting place, Venetian officials surrounded Lolett. After a heated argument, everyone silently waited for the Governor's statement.
Lorette sat in his chair and meditated. He had heard too many different opinions before, but he knew that the final result was only two. To the requirements of the Duke of Rometesia, he either completely agreed or opposed all of them.
This was probably the cunning place of Gombray, Lorette thought with irritation.
Under the great temptation of gaining the right to trade on new routes and having the opportunity to eliminate the threat from the Ottomans, agreeing to join the Lombard Defense League seems to be irresistible.
Lorette has no doubt that if he refuses this request, let alone the new route, perhaps the Ottomans may also launch an action against Venice in the next civil war.
In fact, rumors that there might be a tacit understanding between the Rainstorm League and the Ottomans have been on the scene a few years ago, but at that time people were more envious.
Only in the Third Romagna War did people realize that, unconsciously, the trade alliance that was purely pursuing wealth had gradually turned into a formidable and powerful military group.
In the Third Romagna War, this military group showed terrible fangs to the world for the first time, and it severely taught the invincible King Louis XII.
Then this military group showed their great power in an unstoppable manner.
Sicily was the first country they actively invaded in the name of protecting free trade, and then the Queen of Naples took on the crown of the unified kingdom of Sicily.
Since then, the Venetians have known the great power of the Free Trade Alliance, and now they are targeting the Austrians, and their goal is obvious to ensure the safety of the northern part of Rome.
What could be more reliable than making Constantine della Rovere the Duke of Milan. Once the northern border is secured, it is estimated that Gombre can go all out to face the problems of Castile.
Lolet found that he seemed to have gradually mastered Alexander's ideas, and once these ideas were connected together, he was surprised to find that this was a nearly perfect huge plan.
The power of this plan lies in the interlocking links. Once the seemingly unrelated things are connected together, they form a huge net.
This net covers the entire Apennines including Venice. No one can get rid of it, or there are people who are willing to be thrown out of the scope of this net, just like Venice now, even though he knows to face threats, But still can't help but want to be a part of this big net.
"We don't need to be enemies with the Austrians. The previous battle with Maximian is different from now. If we join this defensive alliance, we probably won't have a chance to get rid of it."
A nobleman said worriedly. He saw other people hoping for support, but seeing their eyes twinkling, the nobleman sighed silently.
Even the opponents know that it is too difficult to reject the proposal of the Romantesians, especially after they throw out the bait of the new route, the opposition is not weakened but almost no one dares to raise it again.
Venice is a city-state ruled by merchants, which is destined to make all decisions in this country around those small and small merchants and chambers of commerce that represent their interests.
Regarding the proposal of the Romanesias, these nobles certainly knew what choice the merchants would make.
In fact, most of them themselves are a member of these big businessmen, so this makes them unable to insist on the opposition is the will.
"All of this is Gombray's plan and trap, isn't it," Rondoba Barbarig looked at the other people with some helplessness. "It seems that Maximian’s life is going to be difficult now, you know they are now In addition to competing with the French in Lombardy, we have to deal with Bohemia and Wallachiians."
"The Grand Duke?"
Someone tentatively asked the person next to him in a low voice. After getting a positive answer, the Venetian couldn't help but sigh.
It was obvious that the Duke had arranged everything, which gave them a feeling that even if the Venetians were not involved, they would have no obstacle to the overall situation.
But if you really refuse, then what will be waiting for the Venetian is unknown.
Lorette, who had been meditating all the time, seemed to finally make a decision. He raised his hand to greet Barrager with his past gestures. After Barrage got closer, Rorlette motioned to him to bend over and lean towards his ear and whispered: "Believe I, this time all I have to do is to give Venice a chance, which is too important for us now."
Barrage groaned a little, then nodded silently without saying anything.
"Everyone, I think we all know how to do it," Rondoba Barbarige noticed a moment of sarcasm on Lolett's face when he said this. Although he quickly covered it up, Barbarige was sure of this. The old man was laughing at these people in front of him at the time, "Let us go and continue negotiations with the Romanesians, or just listen to what they want us to do."
Listening to the obvious irony of the governor, the noble parliamentarians in Venice were not angry. Just as Rowlett said, when Grognin proposed a new route, many people knew that there was no suspense in the negotiation. So the only difference is how much the Venetians will pay.
At this time, Grockening was also feeling that he had been confused for a long time when he left his hometown.
He has great ambitions and ambitions. While shouldering the responsibility of rejuvenating the family, as a native lowlander, he is eager to one day free his hometown from Austrian rule.
As a traditional nobleman, the Habsburg family is so incompatible with the lowlands. Maximian inherited the family’s arrogance and consistent arrogance. He even treated his son who wanted to change everything slightly. Dissatisfaction, which made a large number of lowland merchant families typified by Grogning's family finally disappointed him.
Grogning used to be at a loss for not knowing when he would finally get rid of the rule of the emperor. At that time, he even thought that perhaps his lifetime might not be visible.
But now, with Maximian's tragic setback in Switzerland, everything that follows is like a dream.
But now, a meeting led by him will not just get rid of the emperor's rule, but will choke the Habsburg family's throat to death!
Just before on the boat, Machiavelli told him another thing in a calm tone as much as possible. Alexander had written to Machiavelli, and he immediately set off for Bohemia when his affairs in Venice came to an end.
This will be the first time Machiavelli has left the traditional Roman area to travel to other countries. This also means that Alexander has recognized his status as "chief diplomat".
And Grogning knew that Alexander's arrangement would completely seal the Austrian encirclement to the last hole.
Grognin really understood the purpose of everything Alexander did before after he learned about the relationship between Alexander and Castile. This also made him sigh at the time when he was surprised by Alexander's plan. It was so lucky to choose to cooperate with this young man.
I believe that the troubles that this series of plans eventually brought to Austria are enough to make Austria overwhelmed, so Maximian will not have the energy to deal with Castile.
Even in order to give himself a respite, in some places he may have to make compromises with Rometesia.
For example, Constantine's Duchy of Milan, if he insists on opposing, then he will not only offend the old Rovere, who may soon become Pope.
The servant knocked gently on the door, and a Venetian nobleman walked in and invited them to the side hall.
As he walked out of the room, Grognin noticed the smile on Machiavelli's mouth.
The chief diplomat is actually a very emotional person, but sometimes his emotionality is precisely what he uses to deal with others.
On the road, Grognin, who had almost guessed what would happen next, began to wonder so boringly.
The autumn is high and the breeze is breezy, and a small team is slowly advancing on a wide and flat road that you will not see anywhere else.
Such a refreshing season makes people feel refreshed, the scenery on both sides of the road is very good, and the good road conditions make this trip a pleasure.
Sitting in the carriage, Ashley hummed a small tune from time to time. Although her father is now a respected engineering director next to the Duke, and it is said that he will be given the title of nobility soon, Ashley still keeps it. Many habits of that craftsman's daughter.
This has allowed Barendi to remind her privately more than once that, as an important female officer next to the Duchess and as the wife of the chief of staff of the Principality’s army, she should pay more attention to her demeanor and demeanor.
However, Ashley always disagrees with the Duchess's warning. If she is not attending any important gatherings, she still always dresses casually, and she is still accustomed to calling him "soldier." .
The "soldiers" are going to travel far this time. Although the husband and wife had been together because of the constant war before, they were only in Italy on this land.
But this time Offley was going to a completely strange country across the ocean, and I don't know how long it would take. Ashley was naturally sad because of this, and even complained to the Duke.
"You shouldn't think so, knowing that everything we have now is given by His Royal Highness," Offley sat aside comforting his wife. He could see that although Ashley looked happy along the way, Sometimes she would quietly wipe the corners of her eyes to see that she was very sad at this time "and I am not going forever."
"Shut up, don't talk about these unlucky things," Ashley interrupted her husband quickly, but then sighed again. "But Castile is so far away, I heard that you can go directly to the new colony from there. "
Don’t laugh when you hear his wife’s exaggeration. Maybe it’s because he has opened his eyes in the past few years, or because Alexander has been paying attention to the concept of the "big world". Offley is no longer the original farmer. Craftsman kid now.
His vision has changed, and his ambitions are also great. Agri, who was originally like the whole world in his mind, is already just a faint memory of the past, and even the brilliant cities on the entire Apennine Peninsula are now only on the map in his hand A series of place names.
This trip to Castile is a truly golden opportunity for Offley.
Being able to personally participate in the establishment of an army is not only of great significance to Offley, but also related to his future and destiny for the next few decades.
As a chief of staff, he has reached the top of the Roman Thesian army. If he had not been killed on the battlefield, there would be no other surprises. In the future, he will retired as a noble general and enjoy his old age.
But now a new opportunity appeared in front of him. As long as he thinks about the opportunity to become one of the founders of a kingdom's army, Offley feels that it is worth paying more.
A guard rushed to the side of the car to report that Pisa City was already visible, which made O'Fleyi again feel a little touched by the Duke's mastery and vision.
With the completion of the intercity highway between Pisa and Montina, the connection between the two cities has become closer. This closeness is not only convenient for business and transportation, but also for people to gradually accept that these two cities actually belong to The idea of ​​a country.
The enormous significance of this in Italy, where there are many city states, is conceivable. Whenever you think of this, Offley even has the idea that the army does not necessarily have to solve everything by force.
As the chief of the general staff, Ofley would certainly not be stupid enough to rant about this idea, but this did not prevent him from thinking about it in private.
The arrival of Obley caused a slight sensation in Pisa. Several Pisa officers went out of the city to greet the "army chief".
This title is not the nickname people give to Offley, but one of his official titles.
According to Alexander’s vision, the armed forces of various countries must establish a coalition headquarters that can be quickly unified in wartime while ensuring their national security in peacetime.
And Offley is the military commander named "Army" by Alexander.
Gompati is the commander-in-chief of this "army".
This is one of the reasons why their two identities are more detached in the army than other officers.
Lucrezia had already heard about Offley’s upcoming trip to Castile, so she deliberately hosted a banquet in her palace to welcome the arrival of the army chief and his wife.
At this time, Offley officially met Giovanni, the son of Alexander and Lucrezia.
The infant prince has brown eyes that are very similar to her mother, but unexpectedly has the same dark red hair color as his father.
Unlike his sister Estreis, who is very lively, the little prince who is held in his arms by the nurse is very quiet, with brown eyes always looking at people walking around with confusion.
As an absolute confidant of Alexander, Ofleri can of course accept Lucrezia's invitation without any scruples, but Ashley, who is an important female officer next to Barendi, is somewhat embarrassed. UU Reading www.uukahnshu.com
Especially when Lucrezia gave Offley a thick envelope that looked like a book, and told him to hand it to Alexander, Ashley could only lower her head and put it on the table in front of him. The dishes competed, pretending to see nothing.
And when she left the next day, Ashley also secretly told her to go back after Barendi asked about this trip, she must answer carefully, because she would not forget Lucrezia said in a proud tone: "Ace Therese belongs to Pizza, and Giovanni is a gift from God to Alexander and me."
This made Ashley secretly slander the Duke’s private life as it turned out to be messy, and at the same time she couldn’t help but start to worry about whether Offley would also learn from the Duke he had always admired.
In September, after receiving Alexander’s order, Oblayi stepped down as the chief of staff of the Romanesia Army. While still serving as the
General Commander of the Army
, he was appointed as the Minister of Military Affairs of the Kingdom of Castilla. Pisa boarded the ship and left for Castile.
What makes Offley proud is that this is the first important Castilian position officially appointed by Alexander.