Vol 7 Chapter 295: War and Peace

Ferdinand felt that he might have fallen into a carefully planned trap.
In Iberia, there must be many people looking forward to Alexander VI's early visit to God. He is undoubtedly the strongest one.
So if there is an accident between 3-6, his suspicion is also greatest.
Based on this obvious guess, Ferdinand felt that he might be calculated by others.
Such an obvious suspicion made him the most likely possibility of murdering the Pope, and perhaps the truth is not important to people. It is enough to know who is most likely.
Ferdinand didn’t want to be this suspect anyway, because he knew that there might be someone who was looking forward to the end of Alexander VI as soon as possible, but if he could take the opportunity to put the cap of murdering the Pope on his head, then someone would be willing to do so. dry.
Whether Alexander VI was really killed is still a mystery, but Ferdinand believes that someone must take this opportunity to attack him.
And after seeing the profound eyes of the archbishop, Ferdinand realized that he might really have to jump into the Ebro River.
In fact, the development is just as Ferdinand guessed. When the news spread that the Pope was missing during his travels, all those who had the opportunity and conditions to murder the Pope became major suspects, and Ferdinand was clearly suspected. Most likely one.
Even some people, in order to get rid of others' suspicion of themselves, one after another openly or secretly turned the target of suspicion to Ferdinand, and the disappearance of the pope became another crime of Ferdinand.
When the news of the pope's disappearance reached Vallitod, the entire city was instantly panicked.
Many people secretly rejoiced that although Alexander had entered Vallidod, fortunately his army had not arrived immediately. So although the news was unexpectedly terrifying, at least there is no need to worry about him retaliating against Vallidod because of his anger.
But even so, people still worry that this may just delay that moment. Once his army arrives, Alexander, who has support, may take severe measures.
As a result, some people have the idea of ​​temporarily leaving Vallitod. They want to hide in their villa in the country or in their own territory for a while, and look at the situation. Besides, some people even regret it, why they didn’t follow. Ferdinand went to Aragon with him.
The uneasiness of these people can be seen from their dealings with the culinary officer Don Bandraz.
In the past, everyone wanted to flatter the new confidants of the prince, so as to hope that he could have a chance to have lunch or even dinner with the prince.
In accordance with the tradition that has been inherited over the years, it is a very glorious honor to be able to dedicate part of one's favorite food to the most distinguished person at the banquet, and the other party can accept it with pleasure.
Although this custom, which still bears traces of the tribal period, has long been outdated, but in some special times, this custom has been able to highlight a certain strong signal.
Both Isabella and Ferdinand had accepted this kind of dedication. Although they were both devout believers, they didn't seem to dislike this kind of paganism.
There were a lot of people who wanted to show Alexander in this way, but now there are suddenly fewer people doing it like this. At this time, people want to be more cautious instead of stupidly gaining a favor in front of the prince. And trouble yourself.
In fact, Alexander was indeed on the verge of an outbreak because of this terrible accident.
If it were not because of his trust in Uliu, what Alexander had to do now was not to consider how to avenge the mastermind who murdered the Pope, but to leave Valaritod as soon as he heard the news.
In order to prevent Alexander VI from entering Madrid, such extreme measures can be taken, so there is no reason not to believe that these people would not use more terrible methods to deal with Alexander himself.
Then Alexander, who only enters Valaritod with a peaceful marching team, is very dangerous.
Except for his chasing guards and a small part of the army from Madrid that he can trust, anyone can become this murderer, including those nobles who joined the peaceful march halfway. No one can guarantee that these people will return after the situation changes. Will continue to stand on his side.
Because of this concern, Schell had already taken his own initiative when he heard the news and ordered the Balkan Guardsmen to prepare for a possible rebellion. When Alexander learned that Schell was about to block the palace, he immediately stopped him.
He quickly summoned Don Bandraz and the three nobles. After receiving a clear vow of allegiance again from them, Alexander told them very clearly: "This is the final test for all of us. It is like God's Like the final training of Christ on the cross, the steadfast will usher in true glory after suffering."
Of course, Alexander didn't just make meaningless promises to them. Although he didn't know what happened on the road, according to the information received, if he was really keenly grasped, he would find the key to the pope's whereabouts.
If it is said that the Isabella and his wife did not find their whereabouts to make people feel bad, Alexander thinks that the Pope accompanied by Uliu is more likely to be safe.
But he also knew that this inference could not completely convince other people, so he simply told them with a certain attitude that all this was just his arrangement.
"My prince, I don’t know if you’ve seen him, but I’m sure that as long as he is there, things won’t be as bad as you think, not to mention all this has been planned. I have to admit that I trust someone so much. The Moors seem a little strange, if I want someone to prove that my trust is not without reason."
The person who made this proof was Isabella’s former treasurer Don Macrosbyne.
This former treasurer, who had just returned from Lisbon, came to meet the new king specially.
That's right, the reason he searched for his hurried return to Valaritod was to "visit the new king."
This statement makes even those nobles who have been cheating on Don Bandraz all day feel a little shameless, especially when they think that he is still Isabella’s treasurer, many people can’t help but flash "Never seen such a shameless The idea of ​​people.
Don Marcos Byrne came with the mission of King Manuel of Portugal.
In addition to the unexpected surprises that the Azovs naval battle brought to Portugal, there is also a rapidly expanding ambition. The Portuguese never thought that they would have the opportunity to fight against their strong neighbors at sea so soon.
The point is that although Castile, who most worried them, lost in the naval battle, the danger of regaining the disadvantage through land battles did not appear. This made Manuel worry from the beginning to becoming more and more bold. For a while, the ambition of the King of Portugal surprised even those around him.
"Re-determine the World Meridian?" Alexander looked at Don Macross Byrne, who was standing on the opposite side, with a calm expression. He wondered what kind of person he was, and he felt Manuel’s seemingly uncontrolled ambitions. Surprised "He hopes...'together become the master of the new world'?"
"These are the original words of King Manuel," Don Marcos Byrne nodded slightly. "I can assure you that he was very serious when he said this, and he obviously thinks it is also completely acceptable. Negotiation goals achieved."
"Ah~"
Alexander let out a slightly weird sigh. He noticed that the people next to him seemed to give him a strange look, so he quickly put away the self-proclaimed humorous performance.
"It seems that our friend really has a heart that is unwilling to rest."
Alexander shook his head a little amused. He admitted that it was indeed him who had provoked Manuel’s ambitions. However, he was also moved to see the Portuguese king being so uncontrollable, or that Manuel was not born a peaceful place. People, his provocation is just to expose all of this earlier.
"But at this time we don't seem to be in a conflict with Portugal." To a slight surprise, the civil affairs officer Johar Binagaros spoke first.
Among the three nobles of Madrid who were selected by Alexander at the time, originally Hohalbina Gallo should be the first of the three nobles because he first stated that he should be the first of the three nobles. Even if he performs well, he may one day be expected to be a figure that can match the two giants. Unfortunately, this A civil official's natural cautious character gave him the impression of being at the two ends of the first rat, which allowed Alexander to put him in an untrustworthy "separate volume" from the beginning.
This is not because Alexander is preconceived, and even the other two people who are also one of the three nobles with him maintain a somewhat detached relationship with this civil official.
This made Hoharbina Garros also realize that his situation is not so good. After all, there are many people who covet his current position, whether it is the tax collector Moradato or the president of the court Don Abhwa. They don't seem to mind changing to a new person to work with them.
Therefore, it is understandable that Johar Binagaros hopes to perform as much as possible in order to change the prince’s bad impression of him.
"His Royal Highness, we may have a war with Aragon for some unavoidable reasons," Johar Binagaros said cautiously, but he still didn't understand it because of his overly cautious character. He is in such an awkward situation "so it is unwise to have a conflict with Portugal at this time."
Alexander nodded silently. He glanced at Hohal Binagaros. Although he could understand the current thoughts of the civil servant, he still sighed softly in his heart.
He was really disappointed with Hoharbinagaros. This person may be a good bureaucrat, but obviously because of his lack of courage, he is not suitable for being the core of his future staff.
In the future, Spain, or it should be said that the Alexandrian Empire will be stronger than the Portuguese Empire in history, and its territory is bound to be broader. As a monarch, Alexander can point out the direction of the empire's future.
But to achieve the goal, we must rely on a group of people who can be trusted and competent. To become one of the people in such a huge empire who will formulate the vital future state affairs, we must not only have a long-term vision, but also Have a firm will to persevere in the face of difficulties.
Johar Binagaros clearly lacks such a character.
"On the contrary, your Highness, no matter whether there is a war with Aragon, we must respond resolutely once Portugal shows enough hostility." Unexpectedly, Don Marcos Byrne has a completely different character from his smooth character. The tough attitude expressed opposition. "We must make the Portuguese understand that in their relationship, Castile's attitude has not changed because of the change of throne."
What made people including Don Bandraz and the Three Nobles even more surprising was that he was so rightly and confidently publicly speaking about the "revolution of throne" that was still so sensitive at this time.
Although everyone knows that the change of throne is inevitable, Alexander is now the Prince Regent rather than the King.
This is a funny reality, but without wearing a crown for a day, this is a restricted area that cannot be overridden in any public situation.
Even though people have been discussing in private how many times the new king will choose who to form his cabinet, but in public, no one has brought this to the face.
Don Macrosbyne was the one who pierced the last fig leaf.
In fact, many people hope that they are that person, but they don’t have the courage. Now looking at the former treasurer, many people finally understand why he has just returned to Bari even though he has never been with Alexander before. Aristotle was summoned by Alexander.
Alexander listened unmovingly. At this time, he was not so much admiring the courage of the former treasurer as he was extremely satisfied with Uliu.
When the Moors chose the treasurer, Alexander once hesitated.
After all, Don Marcos Byrne is Isabella’s personal treasurer, which is enough to show Isabella’s trust in him and his loyalty, but Uliu got sick from the treasurer in Isabella. During the various reactions, the queen's important minister seemed to have different thoughts.
In fact, this is also reasonable. Although Don Marcos Byrne did not completely ignore Ferdinand like Gonzalo during Isabella’s time, it is inevitable that he has been around the two monarchs all the year round. Many offend Ferdinand.
With his knowledge of Ferdinand, Don Marcos Byrne knew very well that once Isabella passed away, perhaps Gonzalo would still have a chance to retire unharmed, but he was not so lucky and might even be due to All of Ferdinand's offenses came to a miserable end.
Seeing this, Uliu boldly decided to instigate the Queen’s personal treasurer, and his adventure was obviously successful.
I wonder where Uliu and the others are now?
Alexander thought to himself that he knew that the Moors should take good care of the Pope, but they would almost hear from him.
Before Uliu set off, Alexander had imagined that this might happen. After all, for many people, a dead pope could solve a lot of troubles, no matter what the consideration was.
Because of this, Uliu was given enough freedom, and even allowed him to take the most extreme measures when necessary.
This is the secret between him and the Moors, and this secret may be buried with him in the grave.
The meeting, which has been privately called the "Prince Council", is still going on. The Castilian nobles, who seemed a little apprehensive because of the pope's disappearance, were surprised to find that the prince did not panic at all because of this accident.
And the Madrid nobles who followed him seemed a little uneasy from the beginning and gradually stabilized.
Some people have noticed that this seems to be related to Don Macrosbyne, but more people are more willing to believe that this is probably because the prince still has something to rely on that they don't know.
Is it the Sicilian army?
Many people can't help but think of the Queen of Sicily who has been formally invited by the prince to go to Valaritod to participate in the future enthronement ceremony.
And Gonzalo in Madrid obviously gave the prince enough confidence.
The Castilian army commanded by Gonzalo is returning to the north with the Sicilian army. The Sicilians are obviously not popular in Castile, which makes the relationship between the two armies somewhat delicate.
But what made the Castilian nobles more concerned about was the pope's disappearance.
Who is the murderer who may murder the Pope?
There is almost no need to consider the answer to this question.
Even if some people think that Ferdinand is not stupid enough to murder the Pope at this time, just think about it if the Pope is really killed, then he will undoubtedly benefit the most, which is enough to make him the most likely suspect.
So the war with Aragon is really inevitable?
Many people can't help but feel complicated when thinking about this.
Despite the stubborn and strong opposition to the unification of the two kingdoms, people cannot but admit that it seems an inevitable trend.
But with Isabella's death, everything suddenly changed.
The two countries quickly turned from irreversible unity to mutual hostility. This change made it difficult for many people to accept for a while.
A strong and unified Spain seems to be in a distant future, which makes people even think that Alexander is not interested in unifying the two countries.
This certainly pleases some stubborn Castilians, but it will inevitably be disappointed for those who aspire to form a powerful country.
And on this question, Alexander said to 10% of his future cabinet ministers: "My greatest respect for the queen comes from her strong heart, especially her strong desire for the reunification of the two countries, and I also hope Able to realize her dream."
Alexander’s answer puzzled the ministers for a while. They did not understand whether his idea of ​​showing strong war intentions while hoping for reunification indicated that the new monarch intends to abandon the means of peace and use force to achieve the former queen’s purpose.
To the ministers’ confusion, Alexander’s answer was: "I am waiting for my sister, the respected Queen of Sicily, to arrive. Trust me, she will give you a satisfactory answer."