Vol 7 Chapter 23: Start!

A secret meeting with Juana was something that Elliot Don Antonio had not thought of before, at least not before.
The West India Company has become a springboard for Alexander to make Portuguese dignitaries. Whether it is a high-weight aristocrat or a wealthy businessman, many people have seen the opportunity to make money for this overseas trading company invested in the name of the Da Gama family King Manuel began to be ambiguous, and the intense interest that followed showed the company even more sought after.
Everyone hopes to get a satisfying share in this crazy game of obtaining wealth. No one wants to be abandoned outside this feast. They try their best to make themselves a part of this crazy game of chasing wealth Even if you know your future well, you cannot contain the greed that has been triggered from the heart.
In fact, by this time, even the king could not stop this vortex of wealth that was destined to entrap everyone, the unique adventure spirit since ancient times and the exploration of the outside world that was completely inspired from the era of Enrique , The curiosity of pursuit and the possession, seizing these pirate-like greed natures made them completely forget the ruling of the famous Pope Meridian, which was personally surveyed by Pope Alexander VI, and their eyes turned to the Atlantic West The film has not yet been truly recognized by the mysterious sea.
Everyone hopes to get a generous return through exploration. Whoever tries to stop it is their common enemy.
In this way, Queen Mary naturally became the enemy of many people.
Maria is still trying to dissuade Manuel from giving up the decision that may cause conflict between Portugal and her home country.
Maria is actually fair. She is eager to be a bridge and buffer between her husband and parents, and she does not want to see a big conflict between the two parties, so she tries her best whether in the bedroom or in the court. Trying to stop Manuel ’s mistakes and repairing the rift that may cause greater contradictions, but Manuel clearly has made up his mind, and the Queen ’s fierce opposition has also caused a lot of Portuguese hostility.
They did not think that Mary ’s actions were fair. In many people ’s opinion, she was always the
Maria of Aragon
rather than the Queen of Portugal, which made the original move because of Mary ’s actions in the court. The nobles who did not like her more believed that she was sent by Queen Isabella to try to completely annex Portugal's "undercover".
Although Isabella does have such an idea, at least Maria has not done anything that will harm Portugal, but even in this way, the forces against the queen are still secretly contemplating various conspiracies, and these are actually not The less secret conspiracy was heard even by Thiegó, so it was only when Alexander arrived in Portugal that he landed in Porto where these conspirators gathered.
Among those "Porto conspirators", Elliot Don Antonio seems to be in it.
When Alexander revealed to Don Antonio for the first time that he had an understanding of their conspiracy, Don Antonio stubbornly denied it, but then had to admit in front of numerous evidences that indeed his own group of people was dissatisfied with the queen. Still firmly denied that this is a conspiracy, but only attributed this to political disagreement.
Until Tiego's folks in Porto "inadvertently" discovered a large number of weapons hidden in a manor by these people.
All the excuses became pale and weak, and it was because of this discovery that prompted the meeting of Juana and Don Antonio.
In fact, Juana was also very cautious and uneasy about the meeting. She knew that her cousin was trying to eliminate her almost every day, as long as even a few flaws could bring her a disaster, not to mention Tang Antonio is a big noble of Portugal. She does not know how many of those people are determined to be completely enemies of Maria.
If they think that her role is not enough to bring enough benefits for herself, maybe she will be sold to Maria as soon as she turns her face.
Juana's heart is actually afraid of death, but the same strong ambition as fear makes her never want to lose this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
She does n’t want to go through this kind of seemingly just being under house arrest. In fact, she is always in a precarious life. She does n’t want to be reminded of herself even when lying down and sleeping. Complain, and then immediately whistle to Mary's people and even tortured him for the murder.
So when Alexander sent someone to tell her the news of the meeting, Juana finally decided to take a risk.
"Ma'am, you know where you are," Don Antonio said, glancing at Alexander standing aside. "I don't know what the Duke of Rome Tesia promised you, but I want to remind you that your aunt, Queen Isabella, With the legal throne of Castile, any of your allegations cannot be supported by the Vatican. "
"But her throne was taken from me, a truly legal heir. She slandered my father as an incompetent, and slandered me as a result of my mother ’s and other ’s fornication, and I want to tell you that I ’m Cass Tia ’s legitimate heir to the throne, my name is Juana Donna de Lastamara! "
Juana ’s excited previous step yelled at Don Antonio with a depressive voice. She almost touched Don Antonio in front of her chest, which could n’t stop panting, and then she seemed to remember something clenched her teeth and turned to look aside. Alexander, with some impulse in her eyes, seemed to say something.
Aware of Juana ’s intentions, Alexander gently shook her head to her and then said to Don Antonio:
In fact, we are not asking you and your companions to support His Highness’ restoration as Queen of Castilla, but hope that we Both parties can cooperate. "
"Wait a minute, Duke, I wonder if this is good for you. Let me be clear. I was threatened. We all know that any word coming out of this room will send us to the gallows. , Then I would like to know what this has to do with you is not too much, at least I want to know if I want to do, who are you dealing with. "
Alexander looked at Don Antonio. He knew that the Portuguese should be very contradictory at this time, but now he was caught and he had to stand here. If possible, he was probably the one who wanted to kill himself in Lisbon.
"Dear Don Antonio, I can only say that much of what happened in Castile did not satisfy the Vatican. Even if the Pope came from Valencia in Aragon, this would not allow him to Everything happens in full approval. "
Don Antonio looked at Alexander with some surprise. He didn't really want to believe these words, but Alexander's special identity made him unable to tell the truth for a while.
"What do you mean, Duke, you can't approve of it? To know that Queen Isabella's piety is obvious to all, will the Vatican be dissatisfied with this?"
Alexander nodded slightly, and Don Antonio ’s questioning did not annoy him, but instead gave him a meaningful smile: "So what do you think of the hard road Queen Mary found on the outskirts of Lisbon, of course this looks It is also pious, but if there are some place names, villages, and even the miracle of pure virgin birth in a place far away from Jerusalem, then you think this will be viewed by people. Know that one of these phenomena may be considered a miracle, but if all of them appear, it is another matter. "
Don Antonio opened his mouth and seemed to want to say something, but he didn't make a sound of him. He did want to refute Alexander, but after a while his clenched fists finally let go.
"Please sit down, sir." Juana said to Don Antonio, seeing him hesitating and finally sitting in the chair opposite, Juana secretly relieved, she was really afraid Don Antonio would be desperate before Turn around and leave, if that happens she may really have a hard time taking the lead.
"We are not alone, or Isabella is not as strong as she looks. Of course she is not easy to deal with, but this does not mean that it cannot be defeated, or at least her daughter cannot compare with her."
"But Maria is still the queen, isn't she, and there is the pair of Castile and Aragon standing behind her," Don Antonio said with frustration. "We do have some conspiracy, or what we want to do, But we also know that this is unlikely to succeed, but we cannot allow the woman to sit on the throne of the queen so unscrupulously and do harm to Portugal. This is a betrayal! "
Don Antonio was suddenly agitated. He looked at Juana and then Alexander: "So what are your plans, ma'am?"
"Master, what do you think if Portugal has a new queen?" Alexander glanced at Juana.
There was an accident on Don Antonio's face. He already understood what Alexander meant, but he thought it was a bit absurd.
"It's impossible, even the woman ... I mean what happened to the queen, Queen Isabella won't allow the kind of thing you think happened, she will send another daughter to be queen of Portugal, even if it is If you do n’t have a daughter, you will give away a niece, but she will never tolerate your wife as a queen. "
Although Don Antonio ’s words are unpleasant, Alexander knows that this is indeed the case. Think of the fact that Manuel married Maria ’s niece and the eldest daughter of the mad girl Juana after Maria ’s death. Eleanor of Austria, who is more than 30 years younger than him, can know how strong the monarchs of Rastamara have wanted to annex Portugal.
But Alexander was not discouraged by Don Antonio ’s words. He knew that Don Antonio was right, but he did n’t know that some things had deviated from history.
"Please take a look at this, I think this will allow you to make a better decision." Alexander took out a very thick, unsealed letter bag, after handing several written letters inside to Don Antonio , Sit down not far from Juana.
Don Antonio took out one of the letters from the letter bag with some doubt, and the letters were part of a report. To his surprise, the report was sent to the Pope.
"Your Majesty, please allow me to report to you in a complicated mood what I saw and heard in Portugal. What happened here surprised and gratified me. Although I have been to many places, I must admit the atmosphere here. It is the most pious. Whether it is a noble or a populace, a priest or a nun, it is difficult to find a believer with a pure faith like them. This made me even think that I saw a real miracle.
But this was just the first impression, and what happened afterwards made me a little confused and uneasy.
People here respect the church but rarely mention the Vatican. The priests admire the queen ’s piety but easily overlook the pope ’s supremacy as an agent of God. There are many or too many sacred sites here, making people suspect that it is Europe Still Jerusalem.
This is still in Portugal and not Castilla, and as far as I know this phenomenon is even worse there, and it is said that the queen ’s private priest, a priest named Thomas Tongomada, even publicly declared that the queen is a substitute for favor The figure of Mary on earth is ruling the incarnation of this country, all of which makes me feel uneasy, because I cannot help asking myself whether this is normal, whether the dignity and prestige of the Holy See can still represent God here, or Has been replaced by a secular monarch ... "
Don Antonio looked at this unfinished letter, his eyes flashing uncertainly. He was obviously pondering how such a report would be evoked if it was sent to the Vatican, and was also considering if the Vatican would make a decision. What are the consequences?
"If I become a queen, I will follow the wishes of the Vatican, which will allow me to gain recognition from the Holy See," Juana looked to Alexandria, and then to Don Antonio. "He will also respect the king's decision and the interests of all nobles , I just do n’t know if you can get your support if this is the case? "
Don Antonio's breath increased slightly, and he knew that his next words might have an unimaginable impact on the fate of too many people, which made him wonder how to decide for a while.
Time passed bit by bit ~ EbookFREE.me ~ The room was very quiet. After a long time, Don Antonio seemed to finally make up his mind and he stood up and bowed to Juana.
"Your Highness."
Juana's heart suddenly tightened with the name of Don Antonio.
"The relationship with Castile has made us always think that marriage is the best way to maintain the friendship between the two countries. The king has married two Castilian princesses as queens, which proves whether the king will continue because of Marrying a Castilian princess for various reasons depends entirely on God ’s arrangement, but for Portugal, I believe our nobles will accept and support this decision. "
After speaking, Don Antonio bowed to Juana again.
A layer of blush appeared on Juana's face as she couldn't restrain it. Her breathing was short. The slightly stiff arms that were originally placed on both sides of the body showed how excited she was at this time.
While next to him, Alexander seemed to be quiet, but his hands behind him could not help but clenched hard, and at the same time he whispered in his heart: "Finally started!"