Vol 3 Chapter 140: March towards Rome

The Aggris withdrew their troops.
When the people in the camp saw this army that did not know how to appear, and then left all their captive troops, it was noon the day after the agreement was signed.
Looking at the back of the team escorting the carriages and groaning, the nobles' faces were both light and angry.
According to the agreement, in addition to food, the Agri took away all the gold coins, whether it was Ducat, Florin or Egü, they were all stolen by them, and there were several big barrels of pepper and peppers that could hold a full cart Also taken by the Agri.
According to Alexander, these things are spoils and are not included in the ransom. If you want to get it back, you have to pay extra.
Two thousand Ducat had arrived in a car behind Alexander, and looking at the heavy cash box, Carlo's mouth could not close.
Looking at his intoxicated kind of excitement about to fall from the horse, Alexander couldn't help but think that Carlo could become a good steward if he couldn't become a good cavalry general in the future.
Apero O'Fleui was left by Alexander. When he discovered that the young stonemason had the habit of recording everything he passed, he felt that the young man seemed to have a tendency to become a professional staff.
This idea of ​​Alexandria was quickly proved. After leaving the camp, Little Aufrei immediately advised the team not to return directly to Rome along the same road. Because of the fear that the coalition might block in the middle, it is best to advance southeast. After waiting on the main road from the port to the city of Rome, then turn back to the northwest.
Alexander accepted the suggestion. Although it did take a long way, Ofrei's idea was obviously more secure.
And he did have some things to walk on the road not far from the port.
Although Rome is not directly on the edge of the Tyrrhenian Sea, it has a well-developed road leading to the coastal port. This is one of the remains of the ancient Roman era. For these cobbled roads, it has just conquered Rome from the beginning. The barbarians of the time began, and even until they became the center of the entire European civilization, the descendants of the Franks always felt incredible.
Walking on the stumbling road, Alexander looked ahead. The team was not moving fast. This was mainly because too much was collected from the camp, and the road conditions were not good. The carriage wandered up and down.
In the distance, a small group of cavalry escorted a carriage oncoming, looking at the heraldic flag with a huge canopy, and Alexander raised his hand to signal the team to stop.
The carriage approached slowly, and stopped when it came to Alexandria. The door opened gently, and Balenti's slightly ordinary face appeared in front of Alexandria.
"Why did you tell Constantine to let me meet with you here?" Barrondi asked in a doubt. "I know you must be angry with me, but you should also know the family's benefits for us." Is the key. "
Alexander shook his head, he was not really angry. As Barendi said, their marriage contract was for their own needs from the beginning, whether Constantine ignored him, or suddenly he did not hesitate. The adventure came to him again, and ultimately it was always due to interests.
So as long as you think about it, Barendi's attitude is not so important.
Everything is just a benefit after all.
"I have a lot of things here," Alexander looked back at the carriage behind him. This time it was really unexpected and fruitful. Especially looking at the bronze artillery pushed by the Agris, Alexander couldn't help it. With a smile, "I need you to help me turn these things into gold coins."
Balendi nodded. She already knew about Constantinople's agreement between Alexander and Kotszach. While surprised by his boldness, she was very interested in what Alexander proposed.
"Actually, we don't need to bother to transport things very far," Balenti looked at the carriages and thought about it a little bit. "These are all urgently needed by the coalition forces outside the city. We can sell them directly to the coalition forces. Of course, the profit may be Less, but is n’t this the key, right? "
"Yes, it's not the key," Alexander nodded. Of course he knew what Barendi said. "I can give you a very affordable price."
A little trance flashed across Barrondi's face, and then nodded immediately: "This is great, these things are very important to our Rovere family," she paused before saying, "It's also very important to me important."
Alexander smiled. He knew what Barendi meant.
The fiasco of the French was a disaster for the Rovere family. As a senior leading party family, the Rovere family hugged Charlie ’s thighs from the beginning. Although this is somewhat contemptuous, there are actually more People are very envious.
Charlie's powerful force scared everyone. When he first entered Italy, no one thought that he could be defeated. His terrible shadow had scared the courage of countless people, and even the two Kings of Naples thought of fighting one battle in a row. Without it, they were frightened and fled, but the commander of the Naples army simply raised the white flag and became the "nurse".
But no one expected that Charlie, who thought that he should destroy Gula ’s decisive victory, was suddenly stunned, and a guy from Castile called Gonzalo who was unexpected. Knocked the king to the ground.
As the lives of the French became more and more sad, the attitudes of the nobles who once depended on Charlie became ambiguous, and the Milanese who originally regarded the French as saviors simply became the most fierce role in the anti-French alliance.
As a result, Rovere ’s life was a bit difficult, especially at this time, when Della Rovere tried his best to seek the cardinal throne that had been coveted for a long time, he suddenly discovered that he was originally used as an important bargaining chip for cardinal status. The relationship with the French may just be the cause of his failure.
Rebuilding the relationship with the coalition forces, or with the anti-French city-state nobles, has become the top priority of the Rowley family now, and now Alexander is presenting a good opportunity to them.
Looking at the fully loaded carriages driven by the Agri, Balenti frowned and dragged his chin, wondering what price should be given.
When the people who returned from Constantine heard that Alexander had reached an agreement with the captives, Barenti was keenly aware of one of the key points, that is, those ransoms did not include the things in the camp, which was indeed a trophy of Alexander. However, these things are necessary for coalition logistics.
Maybe pepper is not considered a luxury enjoyed by ordinary soldiers, but salt and honey are necessary for bread, and a large number of cured bacon and barrels of wine are found to be indispensable to everyone. .
In comparison, the well-packed gunpowder and the bronze gun mounted on the four-wheeled gun car were originally not that important, just think about the loss of the coalition artillery positions on Mount Apio. These things became very expensive. .
The Archbishop was a very generous person who would seize the opportunity. When he heard the speculation about the agreement from his daughter, he immediately decided to send someone to discuss with Alexander, willing to spend a lot of money to buy the supplies.
The son can reasonably fight for the decentness of those nobles in front of Alexandria, and if the Archbishop himself can help the coalition forces at this critical moment, the Rovere's family in Rome will not be so stable because of the French defeat. .
As for the most suitable for this sale, it is undoubtedly Barendi.
When asked by her father to do this, Barenti was very resistant for a while. She was a little surprised by her thoughts. Speaking of it, she had never resisted her father ’s will, whether it was because of her family service and her delay. In her youth, she was still married to Alexander. She obediently obeyed her father ’s arrangement, but for the first time, she was hesitant when she heard her father tell her to go outside the city to negotiate with Alexander to buy those supplies.
What price should I give? Barenti dragged her chin with her hand and thought about it carefully. She knew that Alexander must be very clear that the artillery must be important to the coalition, because it was his people who almost completely destroyed all the artillery of the coalition. .
There are also bacon, salt, oil and honey. Without these things, even if there is food, you ca n’t make bread that the soldiers can swallow. This is probably because he simply left the food that was not easy to take away to the coalition forces. , Really a cunning person.
In addition to various foods, although there are not many, but they are essential non-grinded herbs on the battlefield, blankets used to protect against the cold, horseshoes replaced for war horses, a large number of various trimmed leathers, and The bundle of bowstrings prepared by the archer.
In short, what Alexander took away was enough for the coalition forces to stop the attack on Rome because of logistical frustration, or to let an army not suffer casualties, but the morale was low because of the lack of supplies.
Balenti thought about it, and then looked at the two wagons that looked very rutted. There were several Agri cavalry guards riding on horses, but with several muskets and sabers on their bodies. Balendi vaguely knew Those cavalrymen seem to be named 'hunting guards' by Alexander, think about it should be the most elite soldier beside him.
However, these are not related to Barendi. All she has to do is to buy these "logistical suits" that are almost packaged and sold at an appropriate price.
The Archbishop and Constantine are concerned about how to use these things to get support from the nobles of the anti-French coalition that is about to win, while Balendi is only concerned about not losing money.
"What are you thinking?"
Alexander's voice frightened Barenti, who had been unable to figure out. She turned around and was surprised to find that Alexander was behind her and stood very close.
"Your behavior is a bit impolite," Barendi said slightly unpleasantly. "I wouldn't think you were close to me because I thought I was beautiful."
Alexander looked at Barenti carefully. Under Barenti's rare arrogant gaze, he nodded suddenly and said with certainty, "It's not really beautiful."
Suddenly, Barendi's eyebrows rose slightly!
There was a rare expression of annoyance on her face, which seemed a little angry at Alexander's words, but she finally endured it.
"I have known for years that I don't need to use my face to prove my role for the Loveley family," Barendi said unconsciously. "I can mobilize a large number of merchant ships, and I can let many families have dinner tables at will. There ’s more on the list, or there ’s a lack of a dish. Do you think that I am angry because you care about my appearance?

Alexander nodded. He admitted that Barenti was right. Genoa's unique geographical location made them one of the most dynamic ports between the sea and land trade routes in the Mediterranean trading circle.
The superior location leading to France and the inland allowed Genoa to contend with the Mediterranean overlord Venice for many years, and the Rovere family is not only deeply rooted in the church of Genoa, but because they have the largest chamber of commerce in Genoa, they also have a huge influence throughout Italy.
Unlike Lucrezia, as a person with such a huge economic lifeline, Barendi really does not need to prove his worth with his appearance.
"It doesn't really need to be a Loveley, but it's different to be a fiancee," Alexander looked at Barendi, who had a more ordinary look because of the dark simple clothes. He couldn't help shaking his head slightly. "I I hope that when I return to Rome, I will see a radiant fiancee to greet me, at least that will make others think that our relationship is not so bad. "
Balenti hesitated a little, then nodded silently in agreement.
Talking about Alexander ’s demands is not excessive, just as she is now obliged to consider how to save more money for the Luo Weilei family to buy those things, as a fiancee, at least it is her duty to maintain the decentness of two people in front of outsiders. .
It's just that Barendi didn't expect that after the Alexander Conference had shown distrust of this marriage, she still asked her to maintain decentness on both sides.
"You are not optimistic about this marriage."
"You too."
"I used to support my brother to give you up."
"This is indeed what Rovere will do."
"Do you think that is the case, can our marriage contract continue?"
"At least until now we haven't officially dismissed the marriage contract ~ EbookFREE.me ~ Balendi's eyes are fixed on the carriages not far in front of her, and looking at the busy people, she suddenly feels that she has never been impatient.
She turned around, looking at Alexander, who was very close, and slowly hesitated before leaning out, but instead of kissing Alexander, she said a number gently in his ear.
"The Rowley family is really generous," Alexander nodded with a smile. "But it's still very cost-effective for you. I believe there will be more people supporting your father as a cardinal soon."
"And you can get paid," Barendi said indifferently. "There is also a fiancee's welcome."
Alexander nodded silently, and then watched Barendi step back two steps away from him.
Looking at the figure of Barrondi's team that had gone away, Alexander pulled the reins of the seemingly recalcitrant Pagasos, and then turned back and ordered loudly to the team behind him:
"Listen to my orders, the Aggris, march towards Rome!"