Vol 4 Chapter 157: North Arno River

The Calgino family had an unusual influence in Genoa. When he first saw the town of Aral, Alexander already knew it, but he didn't know how much influence the family had.
After all, the Rovere family is too famous. Compared with the Rovere family who had been two popes, Calgino is a little less conspicuous, and in terms of ambitions, Calgino is obviously not comparable to the Rovere family.
Since the old uncle Sistus IV, the old Luo Weilei, became a pope, this family has built a huge force for himself, and Sistus IV has spared no effort to appoint people from his own family to serve in the Holy See. , He appointed old Luo Weilei as bishop priest, and let him serve as his secretary in the Holy See, taking the opportunity to learn the art of domination, if not Sissi IV suddenly died and old Luo Weilei lost his dependence, he became cardinal, even took over as pope Chance will become greater.
Compared with the Rovere family, the Calgino family's ambition is obviously not that big. They only hope that they can become the master of Genoa. For this, they treat the Rovere family very cautiously, and at the same time they are careful not to arouse the Rovere family to cultivate themselves in The power of Genoa.
The people of the Calgino family knew that Rovere ’s purpose was not limited to Genoa, which let them know that as long as they did not violate the interests of that family, they should not be deliberately hit, and once they felt that they were enough to launch to the throne of the Governor of Genoa. At the time of the shock, they immediately showed the strength they could not wait for.
The large price of the Calgino family finally moved many members of the Genoa parliament, making their family finally ascended the throne of the governor.
The changes in Genoa did not attract Alexander ’s attention. During this time he was concerned about Rome, Florence and Pisa. When the news of Genoa was finally brought to Pisa, he had already left the army and returned to Montina.
So when he finally received the letter sent to him by Calgino, he knew what had happened.
What he did not understand was that despite being the governor of Genoa, Calgino was still inferior to the Rovere family. Since then, how dare the Calgino family have just become the governor and challenged the Rovere family.
Alexandria is indeed the earl of Montina, but Montina is also the dowry of Barendi, which makes Alexander can't help but wonder what role the Rovere family plays in this matter.
Calgino's army was stationed not too far from Montina. Coincidentally, this was where the Venetians invaded Romagna.
Calgino was very cautious, and he was deeply impressed by the Battle of Oral. For the excellent defensive ability of Montina ’s army, Calgino thought to take the initiative to hide behind this fortification made of trenches and chest walls The enemy is very unwise.
So he decided to observe temporarily, and he was also waiting for the Rovere family to send someone.
Alexander is also waiting. He needs to know what attitude the old Rovere family has on this matter. At the same time, he is already thinking about how to get rid of this dangerous situation once things really get worse.
To this end, Alexander asked Busako to pick some elite hunting guards, and then ordered them to follow Lukreziya's carriage at any time.
Lucrezia noticed something strange, but she was clever this time, but she didn't ask her doubts until Alexander came to see her.
"Why did you let those soldiers follow me? Did something happen?" Lucrezia felt the tension in the neighborhood. Although no one had told her what had happened, she saw that the army was preparing to cross the river. , And heard that the Genoese messenger came, she realized that something might have changed. "Did Montina have an accident?"
Alexander was a little surprised with Lucrezia's keenness, and she had always given him the impression that she was cute but not so smart.
"Listen carefully, baby," Alexander said lightly to Lucrezia's face. "Things may have changed. For the safety of your mother and daughter, I'm going to send you back to Pisa. I've asked Busako Arranged the hunting guards, they are the soldiers I trust most and they are very brave and will protect you well. "
"What's the matter," Lucrezia asked anxiously, her hand holding Alexander's wrist and shaking it non-stop. "Tell me what's going on, why do you want me to leave?"
"I don't know what happened."
Alexander shook his head a little helplessly, he found that his information was still not well-informed, or that the methods of relying on merchants to listen to the news could only cope with the less urgent situations, such as the sudden changes in Genoa, if not in advance It is impossible to detect what is happening in a timely manner by arranging manpower.
"The Genoese army is approaching Montina. I fear that there may be fighting. You are not safe here." Speaking of this, Alexander groaned a little, because he didn't know what attitude the Rovere family would be, he had to do worse. Prepare, that is, it is possible to face enemies from both Genoa and the Vatican.
Looking at his daughter Lucrezia in front of him, Alexander suddenly realized that he was still too weak to even protect his family at the critical moment.
"Listen, I may have to lead the army to fight a tough battle this time, and it is likely that there will be a conflict with your father."
Seeing Lucrezia's uneasy expression, Alexander stretched out his hand and pressed it gently on her forehead, then the palm gently touched her face from top to bottom, as if to wipe off the anxiety on her face. .
Lucrezia looked at Alexander in puzzlement. She didn't understand what he was saying. Her lips moved, and some words that had come to her mouth suddenly couldn't speak somehow.
"Are you asking me to ask your father for forgiveness and then ask him to save us?" Looking at Lucrezia, Alexander knew what she was thinking.
"Isn't that okay? Ask my father's forgiveness and he will order the Genoese to leave in the name of the pope," Lucrezia said anxiously. "Aren't we a family, should he help his family even if he refuses to help You, at least not let him be your enemy. "
Alexander smiled comfortably. He noticed that Lucrezia was the first time to say "not against you" instead of "not against them", which made him feel that the little woman in front of him was sticking to him. Get closer to the heart.
"Listen, of course I don't want to be an enemy of your father, but if I ask him for forgiveness at this time, do you know what will happen?"
Lucrezia froze, and then nodded slightly.
Although naive, Lucrezia is not stupid, but instead grew up in a family like Pogia, she was destined to grow up with power and various conspiracies.
Lucrezia understands the meaning of Alexander, and the result of begging Alexander VI at this time is likely to make Alexander a bargaining chip or even a victim of a transaction negotiation between her father and Old Rovere.
"Think of it?" Alexander asked, and after seeing Lucrezia nodded anxiously, he continued: "These hunting guards are all Agri hunters. I chose them for a reason other than their bravery and loyalty."
Speaking of which, Alexander stopped, and he reached out and gently stroked the delicate cheeks of Estrez, who was sleeping in Lucrezia's arms, and looked at the corners of her daughter's mouth, and the sharp tip of her nose shook gently. Can't help but lower his head and kiss the little cheek of Estrel.
"I have arranged it, you can only go to someone we can trust after you arrive at Pizza, and then you are waiting for my message there, if ..." He pondered a little and thought about what to say so as not to make the villain in front more Worried "If you hear any bad news, you will immediately leave Pisa and take a boat south to Naples to find Lao Sha, she will help you arrange it together."
"What are you talking about, what is bad news?" Lucrezia asked in a panic. "No, I started to think that you are a bad idea. I have to be with you. Do you remember that I won the pizza for you, I will stay here to help you again. "
Alexander shook his head. Maybe he would still accommodate Lucrezia if he had been before, but now he can no longer let her continue to be capricious.
"Don't forget our daughter," Alexander reminded, "Our daughter is a legitimate heir to Pisa. This can't be changed for too long, so you should protect her."
Hearing her daughter, Lucrezia felt a little excited, and she couldn't help but hold Estelles tightly in her arms, and then looked at Alexander with some worry.
"You can rest assured that what I said badly is not that I am in danger," Alexander comforted Lucrezia. "But maybe as I said before, your father may be involved in a conflict. I do n’t want you to get involved in this. In a dispute. "
Lucrezia immediately understood the meaning of Alexandria. Obviously he was worried that Alexander VI might use her, or more precisely, Estrez as a threat.
Lucrezia wanted to defend her father, but she soon gave up the idea, because she knew that this kind of thing, whether it was Caesar or Alexander VI, could be done absolutely.
Although they will not hurt Estelles, they will certainly not miss the opportunity of taking her daughter as a hostage to threaten Alexander.
"Hunting guards will send you to Agri," Alexander continued. "It may be very miserable or even terrible, but there is my territory, so you will be safe. To enter Agri, you must first pass Cosenza, Ruosha will be there to protect your mother and daughter. "
Seeing Lucrezia look panic again, Alexander smiled slightly.
"But you do n’t have to worry, I ’m just saying that it ’s possible, maybe things wo n’t be so bad," Alexander comforted Lucrezia. "And this may be an opportunity for me. If you get through this difficulty, everything may It has changed. "
Lucrezia was still worried. She couldn't think of what Alexander said was the change. At this time, she just hoped that things would pass as soon as possible.
Looking at the Montina army crossing the river, Alexander exhaled deeply. This is the hottest season. Looking at the horizon that seems to be steaming in the distance, Alexander is tempted by the changes that may happen next.
Gompatti hurried over from a distance, and from afar he could see that his expression was agitated.
"Adult, our artillery may take a long time to cross the river," Gumpati said angrily. "Although we brought some of the smallest eagle artillery, the ferry here can't get those artillery to pass by as quickly as possible. , Know that we used to pass directly across the bridge over the North Arno River, but now that the Genoese have occupied the opposite bank, our artillery is in trouble. "
Alexander frowned and listened to Gompati's words. He knew that Gompati was right. The other side of the North Arno River was no longer able to pass because the Genoese robbed the bridge in advance.
Because I didn't understand the Genoese attempts, the Montina army could only wait on the west bank of the river. Now the only way to cross the river to the south bank quickly is to give up the artillery.
"No, you can never give up the artillery!"
Gompati shouted loudly, ignoring the glare of the infantry captains, and just anxiously said to Alexander: "Master, if we can't get back to Montina in time, then there may be a field battle with the Genoese. Artillery is the most important weapon for us. "
"But your artillery can only exert its power in the castle at most. What do you want to do with them in the field? Do your artillery still participate in the charge?"
A captain questioned sarcastically, and said that he valued this guy who was a mercenary so much, whether it was an Agri or a Bohemian, he was a little bit dissatisfied, but only a few battles in Pisa and Oral made them also I really saw the enormous power of this man and his artillery.
But when it is now possible to face a field battle, these people can't help but feel that Compati and his artillery are becoming cumbersome.
"Who said the artillery is useless in the field!" Gompati yelled angrily at those people. "My artillery can be placed in front of your formation, and then bombard the enemy at a distance where your crossbow and musket can't work." Formation. "
Speaking of which he watched the captains lick his lips.
"I believe you will not want to taste that kind of taste. A big iron ball directly hit the queue, and then you keep rolling forward in the crowd and open an alley in the team. I promise you After seeing that scene, I will be glad to stand behind the muzzle. "
The captains showed an uneasy look. They obviously didn't believe Gompati's words so much, because they were too aware of this person's attachment to artillery, so Gompati's description was more bragging for them.
"How many eagle guns did you bring?" Alexander opened his mouth to interrupt the dispute that they were about to start again.
"No, we didn't want to fight, just to scare that ..." Gompati swallowed the following words after seeing Alexander's glaring eyes. "I only brought 5 trumpet eagles this time." Cannon, but the ferry here is too small, and it has been difficult to transport the army in time. "
Alexander nodded his head gently, he knew that Gompati was right, and he also noticed Gompati's words.
"Do you think the Genoese will fight us?"
Alexander looked at his men. At this time, he couldn't help but think of the matter of establishing a special officer's school that he had considered before, but now it seems that if he can't pass the moment, he doesn't have to think about anything.
"It's obvious adults, they must be looking forward to our field battles," an Aggri whispered, even though he was reluctant, he glanced at Gompati. "They have seen for themselves how we taught the Milanese and the Venetians. Yes, if we hide behind the fortifications, then they will only be beaten. "
The Agri's words caused a burst of laughter, but when he saw the dignified look of Alexander, the opening Agri could not help swallowing.
"God, don't they really want to fight us?"
"Unfortunately, you may have guessed it." Alexander glanced at the captain and took a deep breath.
The Montina army, or the army mainly based on the Agri, has experienced several arduous battles, but every time before, it relied on the advantages of terrain and fortifications. In the wild, they still There has never been a real big battle.
Especially with the addition of newly recruited Agri soldiers, the fighting level of this army obviously has to be reduced.
And Alexander originally expected to strengthen his training before the French had invaded, so that when the Italian war began, he could rely on such a well-trained army to survive the war where the heroes fought together, and then realize His ambition.
But now it seems that the Genoese do not want to give him such a chance.
"Field," Alexander murmured to himself, and then he turned to look at the officers who were looking at him. "Calgino is not a knight who is purely pursuing honor."
Speaking of which Alexander smiled, he remembered that Calgino would have bought the victory from him in a big price in order to gain a reputation for defeating the Venetian.
But now it seems that the sale of Calgino did not lose, precisely because of his "victory" in the Romagna War, adding a very important bargaining chip for his family to obtain the status of Governor of Genoa.
"Kargino will definitely find us in the field," Alexander said to the captains. "He is not a knight but a real soldier, and the first thing a real soldier has to do is to find ways to create for himself. The advantage of victory, so he will not take the initiative to attack Montina, because he knows that our army is good at defending, then his only chance of winning is to intercept us halfway when we have not returned to Montina, Forced us to fight against him in the wild. "
Alexander ’s words made those officers who had some hopes alive. Www.EbookFREE.me ~ They looked at each other and saw the same worries and worries as others from their eyes, but it was somewhat difficult to suppress. Excited.
"The Genoese are brave," Alexander looked at his officers. "You have all seen their sword shield soldiers, and some people have trained with them, so we know very well what our enemies look like. This is our advantage. But they do n’t understand us. From the perspective of Genoese, we are just a group of cowards who dare to fight against the enemy only after hiding behind the fortifications, so they dare to challenge us, since we will let them know that Montina What the army really looks like. "
With that said, Alexander looked to the opposite bank of the North Arno River.
"The whole army speeded up crossing the river, and at the same time ordered to be ready to fight against the Genoese!"
On July 10, 1498, the Montina Army spent the North Arno River.
Soon, after receiving the news, Calgino decided to send troops quickly to find Alexander's decisive battle!
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