Vol 7 Chapter 240: Go north

The sun is no longer so hot.
Especially hiding under the pergola that was set up, the kind of comfort that is blown by the wind makes people want to close their eyes and sleep for a while.
Listening to the slightly symmetrical gasping of Ruo Sha around him, Alexander moved his head a little, letting himself lean more comfortably on the back cushion.
"Sher is a good follower."
Suosha said suddenly that when Alexander looked down, he took the cup on the side plate and took a sip of the cool ice water, then looked at him with interest.
"Tell me, does he often prepare these things for you and lovers' secret meetings, otherwise how could he be so considerate?"
No matter how you answer this question, you don’t give points but only your life. Alexander Miao’s choice refused to answer.
He just held the supple hair on the top of Ruo Sha's head like a woodpecker, and then hugged her to the arena that had been covered with a rose-like color by the sunset.
"I never thought I would be in an arena someday..." Zuosha said as she moved around, looking at Alexander with a bit of annoyance. "If Mom knew that we were like this, she would be stunned."
"I believe I won't. The count will help us find the most appropriate excuse, just like the excuse she gave her."
Luo Sha's eyebrows moved, and suddenly sat up to face Alexander.
Suddenly attracted by the more magnificent scenery in front of the arena, Alexander looked at his sister staring closely.
"Tell me, Alexander Juliant Gumbre, who are you?"
Ruosha gently asked in a dream-like voice, and the tone made Alexander unable to think of the legendary temptation to travellers, and finally pulled them into the sea monster deep in the ocean.
"Who do you think I am?" Alexander also asked gently.
"I think about it," Ruo Sha put a finger on her lips as if thinking, and looked at Alexandria confusedly. After a while she suddenly chuckled "You are my brother, I will still be The father of the child, I just think you will never let others know your relationship, just like now, I know you will never tell me who you are."
Listening to Russa, Alexander sighed, he is really annoyed now why fate arranged them into "brothers and sisters", otherwise he vowed that even if she was married, he would take the girl in front of him at all costs .
It's just that as Rusha said, the two of them can never be together in public. Even if everyone already knows, they can only maintain the sibling relationship that seems to be broken with a poke.
"I want to go north."
Alexander suddenly said to Ruosha that he saw his sister suddenly became short of breath, and he reached out and gently tapped on Ruosha's forehead.
"what are you worried about?"
"You know," Ruosha stared at Alexandria's face, and from his expression he was sure of her conjecture. "Do you want me to stay in Andalusia?"
"You know this is a must."
Alexander is a little helpless, and sometimes it seems that it is not a good thing to have an overly smart sister.
"Do you want to go to Valladolid yourself?" Ruosha stared.
"Of course not, you know there are Schell and my hunting guard..."
"You still want to throw me here alone." Luo Sha said coldly.
Alexander sighed. He knew that although it was difficult to convince Ruo Sha, he had to do it.
"You know that if you insist on going north with me, war is inevitable, but this is the last thing I want to see."
Ruo Sha's beautiful white forehead slightly lifted up, and a large wrinkle twisted between her eyebrows, but then relaxed again, but the expression looked more serious.
"Of course I know what you are worried about, but this is not a reason to take risks, and do you think Ferdinand will easily let this opportunity go, he will definitely try his best to get rid of you."
"So I didn't go directly to Valladolid," Alexander explained to Luza with a smile. "I will go to Toledo first. I think those noble elders must be very anxious now."
Alexander's words made Ruo Sha thoughtful. She knew that although Alexander often seemed to do something adventurous, he actually made a decision after having a lot of confidence.
It sounds the same now.
For the noble elders of Toledo, it is clear from the time of Isabella’s era that their power reduction has made them less and less influential.
Moving the capital to Valladolid made Toledo fall from the capital of the kingdom to this embarrassing position.
All these signs prove that the royal family is trying to completely get rid of the influence of the elders.
Of course, this is what the noble elders don't want to see, so if someone is willing to stand by them at this time, they will definitely spare no effort to support it.
Just doing so seems to be contrary to Alexander's ultimate purpose.
After all, as far as the reunification of kingship is concerned, Alexander is no different from Isabella.
"I think I can give those elders a satisfactory price to make them willing to stand by my side."
Of course, Alexander knew what Lusha was worried about, but he felt that it was not so difficult to solve.
From the beginning he had figured out how to solve the problems he is facing now.
This is actually a problem that the Spanish royal family has been facing.
Unlike other European countries that quickly formed monarchical power in the following century, Spain has been constrained by the power of local aristocrats even when it was the strongest.
Coupled with the fact that the Spaniards clearly did not know how to use the amazing wealth they got from the New World in a reasonable way.
Or maybe it is because the wealth came too easily, and the Spanish royal family has been arbitrarily squandering, not at all aware of what kind of scourge they will bury themselves in the future.
Alexander was determined to change all this.
Huge wealth is wasted mercilessly, which is intolerable at all times and must be changed.
In the history of the Spanish royal family, because of its unreasonable relationship with the Habsburg family, it was trapped in the quagmire of previous European wars. Alexander has also figured out how to get out in the future.
As for the nobles who have always held power, even after modern times, Alexander feels that maybe they should find something for them to do.
Alexander always believed that no one could not be impressed. Of course, there is a more direct statement that no one cannot be bought.
The only difference is that some can directly mark the price, while others have to add a layer of sounding packaging.
Just like Ruosha, he finally communicated in a simple way in a unique way between brothers and sisters, and finally got a satisfactory answer.
"You can go to Toledo, but after I enter Cordoba."
This was the only condition that Ruo Sha could promise him. Although he worked hard many times for this, but finally when the night had gradually come, Alexander, who dragged his tired body out of the arena, failed to impress Queen Sicily again. .
This made him put all his hopes on Tiego. In the following days, he was preparing for going north, while waiting for an echo from Cordoba.
A few days later, Tiego finally returned, and he brought not only Gonzalo’s reply but also his adjutant.
Gonzalo de Cordoba is undoubtedly a person with a decent honor.
He sternly rejected the persuasion of the Queen of Sicily, believing that this was a Sicilian aggression and insult to Castile. Although Sevilla would fail the battle, he would fight the enemy of the invasion for the sake of Castilla.
It sounds as though Thiego's errands have been smashed.
But what happened next caused Alexander to wonder whether perhaps the "great Gonzalo" might not be as noble as the legend.
Gonzalo's lieutenant brought a message from him.
"As for any dispute involving the interior of the royal family, as a Castilian nobleman, I can only face it with fairness, so at this time I chose to prove my attitude with neutrality."
Such remarks at once attributed the Sicilian invasion to the royal war, and the implicit recognition of Alexander's claim to the throne at the same time fully revealed Gonzalo's attitude.
"I didn't save a lot of money for this," Alexander said to Rusha. "But if you can redeem their power from the Castilian nobles, this may not be a good solution to the problem."
For Alexander's words, Ruo Sha was convinced.
This is not blind faith, but in view of the miracles created by Alexander in person for several years.
It was just that she doubted whether the Castilian nobles would be satisfied.
"Of course it's not just benefits," Alexander's doubts about Russa were not worried. "Environment and servancy are king's ways. Any loyalty that you only want to obtain by intimidation or gift is unreliable."
Speaking of which, Alexander couldn't help but think of his diplomat Machiavelli.
Speaking of Machiavelli did not disappoint him, although in the event of the final annexation of Florence, Machiavelli performed unsightly, and even made his reputation somewhat damaged, but from the results, in fact, everything is just right Just right.
In this day and age, a monarch who is too benevolent and not infamous is often not considered a wise monarch, at least not a fearsome person.
It is impossible for a monarch to maintain his rule entirely with a good reputation.
"Sometimes ruthlessness and ruthlessness are also necessary means of monarchy. This is like a knight who can never expect to be able to defeat enemies with tolerance. Cruelty and sometimes even betrayal is more conducive to keeping the people and the enemy in the necessary awe of the monarch. "
Alexander did not know that after the announcement of the complete takeover of Florence, Machiavelli not only wrote such a sentence in his manuscript, but also intentionally wrote such a sentence on the title page of the book: "With the most humble respect , Dedicate this clumsy work to my monarch, His Royal Highness Alexander Juliant Gumbre, Duke of Thesia,"
"So you have decided?"
Luo Sha finally asked helplessly.
After learning that Gonzalo's answer was completely self-deceiving, Ruosha already knew she could not stop Alexander, so she immediately ordered the army to prepare for departure.
The short time in Seville has made Sicilian people forget about it. There is almost everything conquerors can get. Whether it is wealth, wine or women, Seville quickly washed away the Sicilian army that has just experienced a battle. After collecting the dust on his body, he indulged in it.
So when I heard that the Queen ordered to leave, many soldiers couldn't help but complain.
In the eyes of some people, this expedition has already won, and if it is time to go, it is time for a triumphant return.
But the Queen ordered the army to continue north, which made many soldiers start to be dissatisfied,
After a severe punishment to the soldiers who were making trouble, the army finally assembled again.
This time, the Sicilian saw a different queen.
Instead of wearing armor, she wore a gorgeous and cumbersome court dress. The exquisite flocks even needed two maid's supporters to protect the ground from the dust. The soldiers were surprised.
Except for a few people, most soldiers are accustomed to how their queen looks like a female of war. Even in the eyes of many people, the queen of Sicily should be in full armor and stand in front of the battlefield.
But now looking at the queen who is more noble and graceful than any noble lady, the Sicilian soldiers couldn't help but be stunned.
Standing on the parade stand, Ruo Sha's blonde hair was dazzling and dazzling, just like the luster of the jewel on the crown she used to hang her hair, unforgettable
"Sicilian soldiers, I would like to thank you here for the miracles you have created," Ruosha said to the soldiers standing below. "You defeated Castile's greatest general in the battle of Seville and captured The largest city in the south of Castile has occupied Andalusia and let the Sicilian flag fly on the land far from the kingdom. You are my pride!"
"Long live~~"
"Long live the queen!"
"Long live Sicily!"
The cries suddenly rang in the square, and some soldiers who were still agitated shouted loudly, and some people couldn't help but looked proudly to the local people who looked around from far away.
At this moment, the Sicilian soldiers were very excited because of pride.
"But soldiers, while enjoying the loot, I want to remind you that your enemies are not Castilla or those locals," Ruosha said to the ugly group of Cass who stood not far from the stage The nobleman of Tilia looked up, "Your enemy is Ferdinand, his army is invading Sicily, and he is trying to conspire to overthrow my rule, and all this is just because I support my brother, the Duke of Rome Theseia, to take back his belongings s things."
Ruosha said and glanced at Alexander aside.
"I know that some of you question why we should continue to participate in this war, so I will tell you now, because Ferdinand is afraid that my brother will take back the crown of Castile. Similarly, he is afraid that I will get me With the support of my brother, as a member of the Astamala family, I will challenge the Aragon throne!"
With a "buzz", the instantaneous roar immediately flooded thousands of soldiers on the square like a wave.
And the sound was getting louder and louder. After the soldiers who didn’t hear what happened later heard the rumor that the
Queen declared war on Aragon and would conquer Aragon
, which had changed its tone with word of mouth, the whole The mood of the Sicilian army has been completely boiled at the moment when the red iron block was put into ice water.
"Soldiers, when I took you to land in Malaga, no one would think that now you can sunbathe comfortably in the city of Seville," seeing his words caused a burst of laughter, Russaton After that, I continued to say, "What miracles will you create next, the fertile land of Aragon is what I yearn for, and the gorgeous silk of Valencia, the precision utensils of Barcelona, ​​and the wealth of Zaragoza are you Loot, so tell me do you want all this?!"
Ruosha's last loud inquiry rang in the square, but then she was immediately depressed by countless voices.
The wave-like roar drowned everything, and the Sevillas in the distance couldn't help being frightened by the madness of the Sicilian army.
A queen eager for power and territory, and an equally crazy army.
The Seville people couldn't help but fear.
"No way back, brother."
When there were only two people, Ruosha snuggled in Alexander's arms and watched a group of soldiers passing by the window, saying with some helplessness.
"So you must be careful for me, otherwise both of us may have lost their lives."
Ruo Sha's words made Alexander's heart tighten. He knew that Ruo Sha was reminding him by binding her completely to herself, and she must be careful.
After such a declaration, the possibility of last reconciliation between Sicily and Aragon no longer exists.
The two of them are now truly united.
"when are we leaving?"
Ruosha looked sideways at the face next to her slender neck, and endured the urge to kiss.
After all, it was by the window, and below were the soldiers who were busy preparing.
"Soon." Alexander smiled, he was still waiting for someone.
"Oh, can we do it as soon as possible?"
Looking at Zuosha's smiling face, Alexander couldn't help but jump.
"I've already figured it out," Zuo Sha said while pulling Alexander away from the window, and walked towards the bedroom. "I want to get a lot of loot for this expedition, but the most important thing is that you give me, brother."
The mountains of Corocho de Rosigal are located in the Fasares Mountains in southwestern Toledo.
This mountain is also the highest peak of the Fasares mountain range that spans south of Castile.
Although there has never been any official statement, the Fasares Mountains have traditionally divided Caslitia into north and south halves.
Korocho de Rosigar’s mountains are slightly to the north ~ EbookFREE.me ~ from the top of the mountain can overlook the entire Lachaman Plain that leads to Toledo.
The mountains from Andalusia to Korocho de Rosigal will span several large rivers. At the same time, many towns and castles along the way will obviously become a pass.
Alexander had already thought about this, so he was not prepared from the beginning to let the Sicilian army fight north all the way.
In that case, even if you win, you have to pay a huge price. Besides, if you really make Castilla a rotten, then it will be him who is distressed.
A small group of cavalry walked slowly along the mountain road. Alexander estimated their speed and ordered the guards to rest in place.
When the sun was almost overhead, the cavalry team reached the top of the mountain.
Looking at the gasping Gonzalo, Alexander smiled slightly.
His companion on this trip finally arrived.
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