Vol 3 Chapter 164: Lord of Montina

In this era, France is still a backcountry in the eyes of Italian city-states, and the French capital, Paris, is only a slightly larger city than other places. Compared with many historical Italian cities that have brewed the Renaissance, France is really nothing. The place to be proud of is that the Louvre, which is regarded by the French as the pearl of French civilization, has no shadow yet, so the new castle in Montina does not yet have the famous name of "Italian Louvre."
But this did not make Alexander forget the shock when he saw the valuable art treasures in this castle, and the surprise when he saw the beautiful castle.
If it must be said that this castle has any special place, it can only be said that the castle of Montina is a weird building that can be called alien of this era.
The emergence of firearms has caused some changes on the battlefield that have not occurred for thousands of years. No matter whether it is pure infantry, chariot, or cavalry, the war situation has changed, but it has always been It is a contest of cold weapons. Although the appearance of certain powerful weapons has caused major changes in the war situation, the most fundamental things have remained unchanged for thousands of years.
One of the most obvious is the city defense technique.
Whether it is the European heavy armored cavalry, the erratic maneuvering Mongolian light cavalry, or the earlier invincible Roman legion, they often become helpless in the face of the huge problem of siege.
Countless powerful armies return in front of the solid walls. Among them are the ever victorious commanders such as Hannibal and the natural ghosts such as Belisarius. Often those famous generals would rather compare themselves more in the wild. The enemy is also unwilling to confront and consume a small number of enemy forces relying on the solid city wall.
This is because in front of the sturdy and tall city walls, no matter how clever the military art is, it is often useless, and there is no other way to conquer even a small fortress except for hard battles.
But the appearance of firearms changed all this.
On the opposite side of the Mediterranean, when the Ottomans bombarded the walls of Constantinople with Urban guns, it was not only the walls of Constantinople and the dying east that collapsed in the earth-shattering rumbling artillery. The Roman Empire, and the concept of war that has continued for thousands of people for thousands of years.
The solid wall is no longer a magic weapon that can stop everything. The appearance of firearms finally threatens the unshakable status of the castle that has lasted for several thousand years.
Because of this, the construction of castles in recent decades has been more and more developed towards the goal of how to defend the artillery that has become more and more powerful, and in this same short decades, various siege The emergence of firearms has also made castle defense requirements higher and higher.
When people were still dumbfounded by the power of the Urban cannon, they soon discovered that a wind of building giant artillery did not know when it had begun to sweep across Europe, in Prague, in Vienna, in Aragon, who had just rid the Moors And Castile, people spare no effort to make all kinds of huge artillery with huge caliber and amazing power, and in some colonies in Venice as far as the Mediterranean, in order to defend the Ottoman attack, the wealthy Venetians are even more While building a defensive fortress that can withstand heavy artillery bombardment, it also quickly produced a large number of artillery pieces hoping to sink the invading enemy ships in an instant.
Newcastle Montina was built in such an era in which military technology and military defense architecture styles are undergoing great and profound changes.
One of the most controversial statements Alexander recalled about Castel Nuovo is whether this castle is the first truly modern defensive building in Europe.
In Alexandria ’s memory, this controversy once aroused the attention of many people. Even in the professional academia, the construction of New Castle of Montina has extraordinary significance, because according to some architectural historians, Monti Newcastle can be said to be a truly different kind.
The rugged city walls and the new defensive building system have undoubtedly given this castle important military responsibilities. In fact, as long as you think about the era when the castle was built, it is understandable that this time is the mess of the Italian peninsula, and the so-called "small The most turbulent era of "World War".
But contradicting the severe situation, the castle itself has certain architectural styles that are completely different from being a fortress and is full of romantic elements that are out of place in this era. If you must say that there is a building that can match it In comparison, only the world-famous Bavarian Swan Castle can match it.
In the history of architecture, there is another argument that has been hotly debated by people, that is, Swan Castle borrows the style and characteristics of New Castle Montina in many places.
This is the kind of castle that will soon become the territory of Valentina de la Rovere and her residence, but if Miss Rovere wants to live peacefully in this dreamlike castle of her own, then you still need Someone fought for her first.
This errand now falls on Alexander.
Alexander actually wanted to say nothing, but in the end, Old Rovere's remarks made everyone feel that if he refused to serve this for Barrondi, it was simply disrespect to Ms. Rovere, at least the Rovere family at that time Staring at Alexandria with very serious eyes, the solemn look is very much like a mass, and it seems to be holding a funeral.
"That's Barrendi's territory and her castle. Think about it. In addition to the art treasures, there are the rooms where she lives, and this is the most important thing. Can you bear the dirty and vulgar Milan employment? The soldier and the Venetian who are full of fish smell enter the room that only you and you have the right to enter, even occupy her clean and holy bed? "
"Absolutely not. I can't tolerate this happening!"
At that time, Alexander responded with such indignant remarks. His answer obviously pleased the old Rovere, which can be seen from the fact that he excitedly crushed several nuts and kept eating.
As the Milanese gradually added troops to the city of Realo, various rumors became more apparent. The Romans had already felt the breath of war. At the same time, a news of concern was also circulating between the upper classes of Rome and the merchants.
There is a woman who can get food through various means. At the same time, she can also get a lot of materials from other places that are currently on the market because of the road being cut off.
What interests many people is that this woman named Olgala has such an opportunity, but she seems to have no money, so she is looking for partners who can cooperate.
This made many people doubt the news, but when they heard that the woman had close ties with Kotszach and even Gonzalo, people couldn't help but seriously consider whether the news was reliable.
More and more people began to enter and leave Olgala's small apartment. For a time, many people in the city of Rome gradually learned that there is such a great beauty.
Alexandria was once again called to his villa by Giuliano de la Rovere, 2 days later.
This time Old Rovere didn't even let Alexander meet his daughter, but called him directly to his study.
There, Rafael and Constantine have been waiting for a long time.
Old Rovere made a serious plan for Alexander, starting from proposing him to join his army, until he thought that Alexander should take the initiative to ask Milan and the Venetians to stop marching into the castle of Montina for the sake of the fiancee's reputation.
"The Milanese must be stopped. If they continue to march to Rome, it is not good for us," Giuliano said to his family. "We must admit that Alexander said well. The alliance between the Milanese and the Venetians has made Poggi Ya has no way, he will ask for help from Aragon, then that Alfonso is likely to become the cardinal, especially now that Caesar has voluntarily given up the priesthood, and for Pogia, who has become the cardinal has nothing to do with him , In this case, why does n’t he choose one that is in his favor. "
"This is really an unexpected result," Rafael de la Rovere's expression was low, the newly-generated Archbishop of Genoa frowned at this time, a pair of cool brothers, but his slightly soft eyes never In the distance, Alexander swept across his face, "So what should we do?"
Seemingly aware of Rafael ’s eyes, Alexander ’s eyes greeted him. This was the first time he was invited to a meeting of the Rovere family. According to the old Rovere, this was to prove his relationship with Barendi.
"Is Milan and Venice the enemies?" Alexander suddenly asked, seeing Constantine next to him cast strange eyes, and he continued: "Of course they are enemies, otherwise Ludovico will not introduce Charlie to Milan, but they are allies now." By the way, since they can become allies, why can't Rovere and Borgia be? "
Constantine's face first appeared surprised, and then showed anger. His eyes stared angrily at Alexander, and the question that burst out of anger was about to break out.
"Go to that Borgia," Giuliano said suddenly, and his eyes fell on Rafael. "Rafael, it's up to you, Borgia and you have a good relationship, maybe he Willing to see you make this suggestion to him. "
"What advise father, do you really want to form an alliance with Borgia?" Constantine asked in amazement. "They are our enemies. That Rodrigue Borgia even wanted to kill you, and his uncle. At first, I tried to hurt you more than once. Do you want to form an alliance with their family? "
Looking at his son's excitement, Giuliano groaned slightly, and then he shook his head gently.
Constantine showed a reassuring look, but before he opened his mouth, the old Rovere had said: "Of course I will not forget, whether he is Rodrigue Borgia or Pope Alexander VI, between the Borgia and Rovere The hostility cannot disappear, just as I ca n’t forget to propose to his daughter Lucrezia for you, but they were humiliated by them. "
Hearing his father's rejection of the proposal, Constantine's face was more angry, and he even looked at Alexander next to him with some annoyance.
For Constantine, it was one of the greatest shame in his life to refuse to propose to Lucrezia. He did not want anyone to mention it, let alone more people know it, but his father was now in front of Alexander The story was mentioned in the face, which made Constantine even have an inexplicable hatred for Alexander who knew it.
"That's an insult to our family," Giuliano didn't care about his son's emotions. He looked at a few people around him. "But I was not allied with Borgia, but with the Vatican. The Milanese got it. The support of the German King, and the Venetians to take the opportunity to enter Romagna, this is not acceptable to the Vatican, and it is absolutely not allowed by our Rovere family, do you understand? "
Rafael nodded slightly as the representative of the Rovere family in Rome. Even when Giuliano had to flee to France because he was persecuted by Alexander VI, he always stayed in Rome to run around for the family, relying on smart His wrists were not only popular among Roman nobles, but even Alexander VI did not treat him with a different name because of his surname Luo Weilei.
"We are going to organize an army, yes, an army," Giuliano stared at Constantine. "Remember my son, you are fighting not for Borgia, but for our family for Genoa, So you should understand how to do it. "
Constantine was silent for a while, and finally nodded somberly.
"That's right," Giuliano smiled. He looked at Constantine with anticipation. "As a knight, you must be like a lion, and as a leader, you must think of a fox. Only such a person can become a family." Hope. "
Old Rovere said, looking at Alexandria again.
"As for you, all you have to do is to prove your love for Balendi by action," Rowre said lightly. "You have to let everyone know what you are doing ~ EbookFREE.me ~ because of this we Only in the name of joining this war. "
"Yes, I know what to do."
Alexander's voice was calm, but his eyes were firm, which made Giuliano feel slightly better.
"But my army needs more support," Alexander said. "Although the Agrigans are brave, the number is too small. If you want to guard the castle of Montina, you must have more soldiers."
"You can get a thousand people, which is enough for you to guard the castle. The next thing you have to do is to wait for the support of the Vatican and the Genoese army." Giuliano fooled a bit. "But before this, I suggest you do not want to be with Milan. In the field, you must know that they have recruited a lot of mountain mercenaries. I think you have seen them with me. If you encounter these mountain mercenaries on the battlefield, it will be very troublesome. "
Alexander nodded, and of course he knew that the Swiss mercenaries were not annoying. Even if Giuliano agreed to give him an army of 1,000 people, he did not want to work with those Swiss who could only be described as paranoid and crazy. People are fighting.
Montina Castle?
After a long time from Rovere's villa, looking back at the beautiful house on the hill like a sky garden, Alexander suddenly smiled softly.
"Passos, we are going out again," Alexander slightly lowered his head and stroked the horse's smooth back hair. "You must be good this time."
On April 7, 1497, Alexandria suddenly issued the right of claim to Castel Nuovo and the entire Montina as the fiancé of Barendi de la Rovere in the Roman City Hall, and he declared that Milan and the Venetian were not Welcome to Castel Monti.
Everyone knows that this means that the Genoese, who have been watching with cold eyes, formally intervened in the disputes of Romagna!