Vol 3 Chapter 24: Talk about art, talk about conspiracy

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The beauty of Portico Palace is intoxicating. Although it can't be compared with many palaces famous for its grand and magnificent grandeur, Portico Palace has some enviable comfort and ease, art and elegance.
Although the marble is also used as the material, the Portico Palace does not give the cold feeling. On the contrary, even in this early winter, the palace is always filled with warmth and spring. Feeling warm.
Portico Palace is not very large. Alexander VI chose this place as his daughter's residence. Although it is fancy that it is close to the Vatican Palace where he lives, the main reason is that the palace's intoxicating environment conquered this. Pope who is very picky about the taste of life.
Alexander VI loved or was somewhat obsessed with art, especially in the culture of ancient Greece and Roman times. Although these cultures are strictly pagan culture, because of their irresistible charm, Alexander VI is irresistible. Indulged in it.
So when choosing a house for his daughter, this kind of perseverance in good art dominated his emotions, and finally this retro-like palace became his most satisfied place.
And it ’s not just a palace. Alexander was surprised when he walked into Portico Palace. This palace is more a rich collection of light than a residence of the pope ’s daughter, many of which are even contemporary ones. Collectors who are rich and self-proclaimed must also be ashamed.
Especially when he saw the picture of "The Seventh Day of Resurrection of Christ" almost covering the front wall in the living room where he saw Joanna, even if he knew that the painting was impossible, he was just a ignorant Raphael. His works can still be amazed by the subtle and subtle artistic effects of color matching on the screen.
"This is Pietro's work from Perugia," Julia Farne walked over to see the strange expression on Alexander's face and stood next to him and looked up at the huge oil painting in front of you "You probably know, This master is very famous, he is ... "
"Classmates of Leonardo and Botticelli, students of Andre del Verrocchio."
Alexander casually received a sentence. Although he is not very familiar with these contemporary masters of art, he still knows some of the more critical characters, and there is one sentence he did not say. This person will still be with Da Vinci and Michelangelo in the future. Luo also called Rafael's teacher, one of the three masters.
At least he still knows such a human figure, not to mention Raphael if he looks at the oil painting in front of him.
After all, Raphael's fame began with copying Pietro's "The Seventh Day of Christ's Resurrection", and because the copying was too realistic to make it impossible to distinguish between the master and the disciples. of.
Julia Farne showed an unexpected and surprised look. Although Caesar introduced the young man to say that he had defeated the French before, in the mind of this young lady, this man was at most a reckless soldier from the countryside. Maybe he would fight but it must be rude. At least from his appearance, it is rare to see people in Rome who do not have such untrimmed borders or even a little pollen on their heads.
Suddenly, this man talked about art, and it seems that several names mentioned the names of many masters, but these are nothing. After all, these masters are famous masters, which makes Julia Farne surprised. It ’s because this person is actually quite familiar with the
Resurrection of Jesus
in front of him, which makes the young lady a little unexpected. After all, this painting is not very famous, and Petrov of Perugia welcomed Alexander VI. When asked to create this oil painting, he had not yet reached the pope's throne, so naturally it was not so striking.
Only some people who really paid attention to art had heard of Pietro's studio to observe this masterpiece, and then these people spread the magnificent beauty of this painting. Go out.
In other words, if this "Big Soldier" knows nothing about art or is indifferent to it, let alone appreciate it, you probably won't know that such a masterpiece exists.
Julia Farne certainly did not know that the reason why Alexander was so familiar with the author of this painting was only because its copyists were too famous, not the painters themselves.
"It seems that I have to look at you differently. I used to think of you as a soldier who can only fight."
Julia Farne did not disguise her previous contempt. Her very frank attitude surprised Alexander a little. In his impression, he was able to wander between the Borgia family, and it was always necessary to be like a fish. There are some means, so now this young woman's straightness makes him feel a little unexpected.
"Agri's Gombre isn't just a war," Joanna, who had regained her calm at this time and re-applied makeup, walked out of the room with Lucrezia's company, and she could see that the queen was completely calm. , At least no longer make embarrassing actions because of excitement "He is a businessman."
When he heard that Joanna talked about businessmen, Alexander always felt a bit ironic in her tone, but he did n’t care either. For him, there was really only a pure deal with Joanna. As for the previous robbery It seemed that he had been pitted by her, and Alexander was not ashamed. After all, he was not the money that was robbed from Joanna.
"You still do business? What do you do, sell all kinds of goods or specialize in wool business like the Medici family?" Lucrezia also looked at Alexander with a little curiosity, but her expression was always innocent. Like a ridicule, it seems that if you don't care about yourself at all, it may hurt people.
"It should be regarded as a trade, but it is only for survival." Alexander responded, and then he looked at Julia Farne. "As you said, I am just a rude soldier, maybe on the battlefield. It ’s a bit useful, but I ’m useless elsewhere.

Alexander did not care about the disdain shown by the darling of the Borgia family. He certainly knew that she had the capital to despise herself. And in the eyes of Lucrezia, probably no one else in the world except her father and several brothers can arouse her real interest.
"I don't think so," Caesar, who had been standing next to Julia's mother-in-law, Alexandra de Mila, suddenly interrupted. As soon as he opened, he became the center of the room, and everyone looked at him. In the past, "As far as I know, when you use 30 Florin to sponsor Bonarotti ’s travel from Sicily to Rome, you will never have more money left than you gave him. Treasurer of a small library in the Bishop ’s Palace of Palermo, right? "
Alexander was slightly surprised, he knew that Caesar could not not investigate him, and he was sure to ask Michelangelo about his experience in Sicily, but he did not expect Caesar to be so clear, although the news and his original The situation is somewhat different, but he will understand the news of a person who does not seem to be so important, so that this person can indeed be called a hero.
"In fact, I still had about 30 florins in my pocket at the time," Alexander smiled. "Although art is noble, at least you have to eat enough to talk about these great things."
"But you took out almost half of your property to sponsor an unknown person?" Alexandra de Mila slowly walked over and looked at him with some skeptical eyes "or you are not afraid that he simply A liar, maybe your money will be squandered in a pub or woman as soon as you turn your head around. "
Alexander still smiled slightly. Of course he would not tell this woman who had the same love with her daughter-in-law. Michelangelo in the future would be alone with him, and he would spend his long life with no woman.
"It turns out that I didn't misread Bonarotti," Alexander said. Although it sounds somewhat self-righteous, it is necessary to pretend to be proper in front of these people. It feels good and necessary. " When I was still in Sicily, I found that he had attachments and beliefs that other people did n’t have. Although I did n’t understand art, I was really impressed by him. If you take this as a young man ’s impulse, I never regret it. He took the money. "
Alexander's words made several members of the Borgia family curious, and even Joanna looked at him with some unexpected eyes.
"I still don't know that you still have such a persistent belief in art," Joanna said slightly ridiculously, at this time she had fully restored her majesty as Queen of Naples, thinking of the kind of reason she had just seen Alexander Excited to lose her identity, she made her attitude more aloof. "I think I have to stay here temporarily. You can stay with your people at the Marino Palace for my notice."
Hearing Joanna say this, Alexander looked at Caesar next to him, and he knew that it was Caesar who really made the decision.
Seeing this scene, Joanna was annoyed, but she could only look at Caesar aside.
"Your people can go back to Marino Palace," Caesar nodded and walked over. He first nodded to several women, then made a gesture to Alexander, and then took him out of the door, along the oval corridor. Walking slowly, "You know that the situation in Rome is a little complicated, and the queen has just been assassinated. At this time, it is best to let her not appear in front of people."
Alexander nodded. He knew that Caesar's words should be just the beginning, and what he really wanted to say was behind.
Sure enough, then Caesar seemed to think about how to say something slightly, and then lowered his voice slightly and asked: "I heard that Giovanni has found you?"
Alexander glanced at Caesar and nodded silently.
This kind of thing can't be concealed from others, not to mention Caesar now.
Alexander can be sure that after a few days ago, by assassination and assassination of Joanna, Caesar must have let his people take control of the Vatican, even if he did not do it before, but now we must say that Caesar is the Vatican or even the most Roman city. Powerful people are not an exaggeration.
From this point of view, the French may not live much comfortably in Rome. After all, no matter they are outside the city, they are losing a little bit of control of the city that is not already dominant.
"Did Giovanni offer you any conditions?"
Caesar did not reveal any contradiction with his brother, which made Alexander once again feel that this person is different.
Even people who often do evil often are reluctant to let others see that he is merciless to his family. Some are even more keen to play himself as a cruel to outsiders, but they are close and friendly to their family. It seems that they are under a terrible appearance, and actually have a good side that others can't detect.
But Caesar Borgia is obviously not such a person. He does n’t seem to care about being seen as ruthless. Even for his brothers, he does n’t pretend to be forgiving kindly. This seems too much to him. Passionate luxury.
"The Duke thought I should show his allegiance to him," Alexander said carelessly, as if he didn't care about Giovanni's temptation, and then he suddenly asked, "And your brother's wife, the respected Xia San of Naples, also thought of the proposal Yes, do you think the Bishop, how should I respond to the Duke ’s suggestions? "
Caesar glanced at Alexander and shook his head directly.
"If you want to listen to other people's ideas, I would suggest that you maintain the status quo, because this may be more useful for your allegiance to the queen." Caesar said to stop, a pair of serene angel-like eyes watching Alexander "I know you You ’re doing well, whether it ’s in the Bruini Valley, the robbery the queen has encountered before, and this attack, you ’ve done a great job, so I want to know if I can trust you now? "
"Of course, Master Bishop, you can trust me."
Alexander nodded with a smile ~ EbookFREE.me ~ He was indeed curious about what Caesar would say so seriously.
Although everyone knows this so-called trust, it is nothing at all.
"The French occupation in Rome should not be long," Caesar motioned Alexander to accompany him to continue walking slowly in the palace. "The coalition commanded by Gonzalo may not have to wait until next year to defeat the French army in Lombardy. Then the French in Rome will collapse without fighting. "
Alexander couldn't help but gently nodded his head. He couldn't help but admit that Caesar had an extraordinary vision, and he had a very accurate prediction.
In fact, the French who occupied Rome did indeed have to surrender to the coalition besieging the city of Rome in the spring of 1497 after the main defeat of the French army.
"So what do you want me to do?" Alexander asked.
"I just hope you can be honest with me," Caesar whispered to Alexander half-up, "I don't know if you know what news the queen brought to the pope, but this news should be useful to your uncle Count Modillo , "Said Caesar to lower his voice." Someone told the count that he was trying to collude with the French, and you were sent to do this for him. "