Vol 6 Chapter 151: Alexander's 5-year plan

A large drawing spread out on a huge table, the drawing is a schematic diagram of the road construction from Montina to Florence.
However, if you look closely, you will find that a large and well-connected road network centered on Montina, Florence and Pisa has been shown on the map.
My finger draws a circle around these three places, and then taps lightly on the map.
"If it were to build such a road group, how much would it cost?"
Alexander rubbed his head with a bit of a headache, although he knew that road construction was a very expensive thing, but after seeing the exploration report submitted by Da Vinci, he was the first time he really realized what kind of problems he was facing. .
Speaking from the beginning of planning in Naples, Alexander has not encountered too many things to worry about money, this is a very bad era, but this is also a beautiful time to accumulate wealth.
Since the establishment of the Trade Union, the huge wealth accumulated in a short period of time made Alexander feel that he could buy the crown of the most sacred Holy Roman Empire in Europe. After all, in his memory, the Fugur family later made Charles V It took only 350,000 florins to ascend to the throne of the emperor.
So he, how much can he spend for that crown? Alexander once thought of this problem as a mischief. Although he knew that even if he was willing to pay such a sum of money, he could not become an emperor, but this did not prevent him from imagining that he could buy a crown.
But now he has to worry about where the money for road construction starts.
Not from Montina to Florence, nor to Bologna, Ferrara or Livorno, but a road network covering almost the entire central Italy, which will be Alexander Italy's recent period of Central Italy The basic blueprint for developing ideas.
The highway will connect all cities in the Romagna-Tuscany region, and in this era, convenient transportation is the basis of a defensive system based on a limited army.
Alexander did not want to expand Montina's army without limit. This was not because he was reluctant to spend money, but that too rapid expansion would certainly affect the general level of the army.
Maintaining a certain number of well-trained professional troops is Alexander ’s goal, and in this regard he even thinks that Caesar is doing well in some ways.
To use such an army to maintain a large area of ​​China and Italy, it is necessary to have a convenient transportation network.
The cost of building such a road network is obviously staggering, but this is obviously not a loss-for-money transaction.
Alexander is well aware that besides the ability to quickly mobilize the army, convenient transportation can strengthen his control of the whole of China and Italy, and more efficient business transactions can bring a quick and huge return for this investment.
This kind of construction may take 5 years, and the money is really a bit ...
"This is a lot of money," Balenti pulled the blanket that slid under his shoulders, covering the cold skin exposed outside. "Maybe we should ask someone to borrow money."
Alexander looked up at Barenti and thought for a moment, then murmured, "I have already borrowed it."
Seeing Barrondi's puzzled eyes, Alexander had to explain: "I have previously borrowed a sum of money from Ruo Sha, which was used to pay for the expenses in Lombardy."
Balendi frowned and wanted to say something, but didn't speak.
After a while, she looked at Alexander staring at the drawing and asked in a low voice: "So are there any other ways for us?"
Alexander half attached to the table and carefully looked at the locations of the cities marked on the map. Gradually, his fingers flicked in those places, and then the frowns of the condensed eyes slowly released.
He raised his head and wanted to say something, but was suddenly attracted by the opposite half-climbing table, looking at the map seriously without paying attention to the blanket that was draped over him.
After only a moment's thought, Alexander threw away the quill he had just picked up, and then he grabbed Balenti around the table and grabbed the blanket on her in her low cry.
In the hallway, Sher, who had been standing farther than before, looked blankly at the few squires across from him.
These people had been there the day before, and after waiting a long time, they did not leave in disappointment until they were sure that the master would not come out again today.
But today they came again, and they asked about the same as yesterday.
"When will adults come out?"
"Maybe it will come out right away, maybe it will take a long time, or wait until they are tired of them."
Scher looked back at the closed door, and answered in the same words as the day before.
Then, just when the squires were disappointed, and just about to leave, the heavy door of the vault was suddenly opened, and Alexander appeared at the door with a blanket.
"Sher, go to Uliu and I want him to come and see me immediately, and that Machiavelli, send someone to Pisa to find him and let him come to Montina as soon as possible."
After speaking, Alexander closed the door with a bang.
But then the door opened suddenly, and Alexander pulled out half of his body and said to Shell, who was about to leave, "Go and call the maid's maid, let them bring some clean clothes, and put them in the lady's room Prepare hot water here. "
After that, the door slammed shut again, leaving only a group of people standing in the corridor and staring at each other, stunned.
Machiavelli was dragged from the bed, and when he was barely able to get his clothes on, he was a little dizzy for a while because he was not fully awake.
Machiavelli is "learning" or studying the miracles created by Alexander.
From a small country lord from Naples to the upcoming monarch of the "Principality of Romagna-Tuscany", Machiavelli believes that Alexander is indeed creating miracles, and the more he delves into the traces of Alexander's journey, The more I feel incredible and incomprehensible.
"If you want me to cite the charm and legend of the greatest monarchs in history, I can cite the pagan and cruel Roman emperors before the lord, and I can also cite the godly gods to have a knight The great king of spirits, but no matter who he is, the reason for him to wear the crown is not just because of cruelty or only understanding of kindness. Having wisdom and vision beyond ordinary people is the key to their ultimate glory. With the help of ancient times The biographies written by the sages to these great monarchs, we can easily understand the character and characteristics of these ancient monarchs, so that we can learn useful things from them, but I want to say that this does not seem to apply to Monti Earl Na, Lord Agrig, Regent of Pisa, Florence, Livorno, Pavia, Monza and the protectors of Ferrara and Bologna and strong supporters of the crown of Naples, perhaps in the future Title, and what I am going to say here is not to show off this series of honors, but to Alexander Juliant Gumbre, There is no existing method that can sum up the reasons and secrets of his achievements, and what I want to say is that I have a strong hunch that what we are seeing now is actually just a huge territory. It ’s a small corner, and I will probably be the lucky one and one of the participants who witnessed the mystery.

Machiavelli reluctantly remembered that he had gone to bed last night because he had studied "The History of Alexander's History" the night before, but it seemed that he had just closed his eyes and he was awakened by the fierce door smashing outside.
Then he vaguely heard the voice of the servant and the man talking, and then he was dragged from the bed by the soldiers who broke into the bedroom.
At that moment, Machiavelli thought he was back in Florence, ruled by Savonarola, and those who broke into the room were those of the "canon committee".
Machiavelli didn't wake up from the shock until he saw the dark red uniform that his predecessor hunting guard was familiar with.
"Master Lord wants to see you, sir."
The hunting guard ignored Machiavelli's questioning and dragged him out of the house. After tucking him rudely into a carriage, the hunting guard jumped on the mount and escorted the carriage whistling away.
And in Montina, Uliu was listening to Alexander ’s command in the vault at this time: "I will wait for Machiavelli to arrange a very important job for him, but all this must be done in Caesar. After the trouble is over, Uliu told me, are you sure you have enough information? "
Listening to the master ’s inquiry, the Moors touched the short beard that had just grown on his chin, shrugging his shoulders and saying,
I ’m a great old man, not to mention my arrangement even if I do n’t believe in myself. . "
Looking at Uliu's smiling expression, Alexander nodded gently: "Then I will wait for Machiavelli next, I hope he is not just playing with his pen to disappoint me."
A middle-aged man who looked like a businessman walked into Skop ’s villa on the hill of Ivo in the east of Rome.
As one of the seven hills of Rome, Iwo Linqiu is relatively remote. Most people who are willing to live here do not like liveliness but prefer to enjoy a quiet life.
Skop is not such a person, but his wife wants to enjoy that quiet life.
The Farnese family is distinguished in Rome. This illustriousness comes from the nepotism between Julia Farne and the Pope, but the Farnese family did prosper in their early years, and now with the "Bride of God" The identity of this family is even hotter.
The Farnese family is the protector of Rome ’s underground black money. Whether it is a loan shark of the Jews or the tax evasion of some illegal businessmen, the Farnese family can make these money safe and secure without relying on their skills in Rome. What's wrong, the reward for doing so is a large commission and a lot of money, which makes the Farne family earn a lot of money, more importantly, it makes their family have a wide relationship in Rome, and they are very open.
Except for some short-sighted people, no one thought that relying on Julia Farne would make the family prosper forever. After all, the Pope ’s age is not small, and his dislike of new and old characters is also well known, so the Farne family is very good Taking advantage of today ’s rare opportunities to plan for the future of the family, and they are doing quite well,
Julia Farne ’s aunt, another Julia Farne, is not too young. After going through the widows who became two husbands, the Madame Farne took her rich property and a big Kuai Fushu's territory, and another very controversial territory, married a handsome mercenary she saw.
Skop suddenly changed from a somewhat powerful mercenary captain to Mrs. Farne's husband, which not only made him go smoothly, but also became a hot figure in Rome because he became a member of the Pogia family.
Mrs. Farne was also a well-known beauty in Rome in her early years, but she gradually hoped to live a comfortable life after she got older. The huge amount of property she received after the death of two husbands was enough for her to choose her own lifestyle, so She bought a large-scale building on Iwo Linqiu, and after some repairs, it became the home of her and her third husband.
Skop ’s ambitions are not very big, he just wholeheartedly guards his wife, who is ten years older than him, who is very healthy and able to bear children. After giving him six children in a row, he sees his wife still a pair Healthy and long-lived, and may even live longer than him. Of course, Skop refused to give up. When he was planning to make his wife pregnant for the seventh time, he had a little trouble.
The appearance of Uliu completely disrupted Skop's life. When he heard that he might be involved in the death of Giovanni Borgia, Skop knew that things were getting serious.
Skop hopes that he can successfully inherit all his wife's inheritance in his lifetime, and not like his two predecessors, he eventually went to see God except for leaving a whole bunch of children, so he gave Uliu to him Although some of the requests made were disgusting, they did not want to be overthrown by the nasty Moor, nor did they want to expose themselves to Giovanni's death.
As for that Cardron, Skop does n’t want to be involved with him anymore, and as long as he wants to come, as long as Uliu ’s request is not too excessive, this matter may not be disclosed, so there will be no danger of letting the pope know. .
Just thinking of having to tell Uliu some news about the Pogia family, Skop couldn't help but feel that perhaps the relationship between Alexander and Pogia was not as harmonious as it looks.
Especially when Caesar started to work in Rome, Skop became aware of the contradiction.
Because of frequent contact with Roman merchants both publicly and secretly, a businessman ’s visit to the house of Farne on Ivo ’s hill was common, but only after the man brought Uliu ’s message to Skop , Skop began to become unhappy.
He knew that Uliu had grabbed his pigtails, but this feeling of being threatened was really bad, only after hearing that the Pope had once said in the face of Caesar, "If Giovanni is alive", this After saying this, Skop knew that he had to continue to endure the Moorish threat, otherwise, if the pope knew that he had urged Cardron to seduce his wife while Giovanni was alive, he might be in trouble.
"You need to know what Caesar wants to do, we know he should have a conspiracy, but I even want to know how he does ..." It is indeed a businessman who sent the letter, he is in the jewelry business, so that he can have enough Reason for entering and leaving the house of the nobles, but these people are also messengers sent by Uliou. Most of these people do not understand what kind of news they deliver. In the era when there was no post office in the modern sense, many businessmen were also concurrent The messenger of the postman, which allows them to get extra rewards. Not to mention, some people have also established relationships with some big names.
Uliu's request made Skop feel a little headache, and he worried that this might cause Caesar's suspicion.
But then the contents of the secret letter suddenly surprised Skop. He even started to get excited after reading it carefully.
"My lord is very concerned about some of the troubles your wife may encounter in Parma's territory. You know that the earl has just returned from Lombardy. I believe my lord can provide you with some beneficial help in this matter."
Looking at the contents of the letter, Skop's spirit was suddenly uplifted. He had heard about Alexander's move just recently, and he was very angry for this Caesar because of jealousy.
At the time, Skop had no other feeling than to sigh the man. But now seeing Uliu's secret letter, Skop suddenly realized that maybe on the question of the ownership of Mrs. Farne's controversial territory Perhaps Count Montina could really be a great helper to him.
Located at the junction of Romagna and Lombardy, and Parma, close to the border of Venice, because it is close to Bologna, it has always been the sphere of influence of the Holy See. The Farne family ’s early territory near Parma became the foundation of their family, The large area of ​​land connected to Palma that was seized through the campaign provided sufficient reason for Farne's family to infect Palma.
Later, the relationship between Julia Farne and Alexander VI made Farne's family full of confidence, but when they tried to occupy Palma, they found that they met a rather strong opponent, supported by the Venetian Vicenza Duke Francisco Malvise.
This is an opponent who makes the Farnese ’s people extremely headache, or an enemy who is almost impossible to overcome because of the support of the Venetians behind them, especially after experiencing two small scales, but is quite against the Farnese ’s family. After the influential conflict failed, the Farnese family even had no way to fight the idea of ​​Palma ~ EbookFREE.me ~ But now the information revealed in the Uli Umi letter made Skop unable to help again. There is hope.
Mrs. Farne ’s healthy and suspiciously strange body has made Skop about to give up some of the little calculations in his heart, but he still hopes that his children can inherit that large territory, of course, if this territory is included Palma is more perfect.
"Please reply to Yu Qianguan, I will find a way to prepare the goods he needs."
Skop decided to fight for his child's future. He wasn't sure how Caesar would use his conspiracy and tricks, but he didn't want to come up with only a few methods. Skop thought about it and thought he could still inquire if he was careful. Some news without causing Caesar's suspicion.
Importantly, he knew who Caesar had contacted in Rome, which allowed Skop to roughly guess what Caesar was going to do.
As for who Alexander and Caesar will eventually be the winner in this conspiracy, Skop does not care, for him, regardless of the ending, it is actually beneficial to him.
If Caesar wins, with his long-term salivation for Romagna, he will surely take the opportunity to annex Romagna.
If Alexander became the winner ...
Skop thought about it, he thought that it might have caused a great deal of damage to the Borgia family, but for the Farne family, as long as they can get Parma, then everything is nothing.
After all, Alexander VI is already old, and the future Farne family cannot rely entirely on the Borgia family. Even thinking about the reputation and offense of the Borgia family over the years, Skop even thinks that it should be earlier. Find a way out for yourself.
In short, Skop feels that this wave will not lose money.
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