Vol 6 Chapter 72: Dilemma

"Wow!"
A harsh noise came from the vault, and Uliu, who was standing outside the door, looked to both sides of the aisle. After confirming that there was indeed no one, he set his sights on a painting on the wall opposite the door.
The painting is a typical early Giotto's work. The melancholic Madonna embraces the newly born Jesus, but there is no joy in her face but only worry about the future. This makes Uliu's eyes stand in the lower right corner of the painting. A man in the room looked, he knew that the man was the nominal husband of the Virgin Mary, looking at the look of bitterness and hatred in the man's face, Uliou caught the mood he certainly deserved, and then he was dark and shiny There was a strange smile on his face, because his lips were wide open, and his white teeth looked very conspicuous.
Uliu stood outside the door thinking about the ones that were not there, and even speculated about the purpose of the painter's painting, but the only thing he didn't think about was to go into the room and see what happened.
It is better to stay away from the countess at this time. This is the idea of ​​everyone in the castle, even the chief executive is no exception.
In the vault, Barendi looked at the wreckage that had been shattered and shattered to pieces by the ground, and then she was unable to sit down and supported her head with her hands.
Busako beat Bologna down, he actually captured Bologna!
When he heard the news, Barenti was even a little unbelievable because of the accident. It wasn't until Gompati sent someone to prove that this was indeed true. Barenti knew what kind of trouble he was facing.
The war with the Holy See was really an unexpected result, and it was not Busako that caused all this, but the intervention she had ordered in Ferrara.
Barendi is a very calm person, she will not blindly blame other people for her anger, so although Busako's actions directly lead to the unexpected results of today, she does It will not throw all anger on Busako's head.
And according to Gompati's report, Barendi immediately realized that if Busaco did not occupy Bologna, things might be equally bad.
Montina ’s army could not openly attack Ferrara, which was occupied by the Pope. If that ended, it would be the same as Busaco ’s occupation of Bologna, and Barendi knew that she would not tolerate Ferrara ’s occupation by Caesar, so If that's the case, the dilemma will be bad for Montina.
And although Busaco ’s actions are reckless now, after calming down through the initial anger, Balenti feels somewhat relieved, at least in Romagna, although the scale is not large, it is for the participants In an extremely important battle, Montina is still not a big loss.
It was only the following trouble that annoyed Barenti.
Occupation is easy, but what to do afterwards?
Let Busaco withdraw from Bologna? The idea was thrown aside by Balendi with only a flash.
No, you must not easily withdraw from Bologna, at least not this time.
Or use Bologna to make a deal and force Caesar to give up Ferrara?
Balenti took his hand away from his forehead and began to wonder if this might be realized.
Just waiting for Barendi to sort out the mess, the two unpleasant visitors suddenly came to Montina.
The two visits to Montina at such a short interval made Constantine feel that he was about to become the special envoy between the family and Barenti, and for Bishop Tony de la Rovere, he returned to Montenegro again. Tina has a different mood.
The bishop was ousted by his cousin, which was a bit shameful, so the bishop would rather call his departure a routine account of the Vatican, but he never thought that he had to take such an important time after he left Returned to Montina.
Bishop Tony had always thought that he knew enough about that niece, but it was not until he was ordered to be expelled from the parish that the bishop discovered that he was too self-righteous.
Barendi undoubtedly inherited her father's indifferent and ruthless personality. When she feels that someone is not good for herself, even if this person is her cousin, she will be expelled mercilessly.
So the bishop is not optimistic about this visit. He has a strong hunch that this time his cousin might do something that would not be perfect for everyone.
The bishop ’s guess was accurate. When they heard that Barenti insisted on meeting them in the main court of the castle under construction, the bishop realized that things might be really bad.
For a long time, all guests who visit the New Castle of Montina will be invited to the vault unless it is very formal.
This is of course because it can show the host's kindness to the guests, and the relatively secret room allows the two parties to negotiate some topics that are not convenient for public discussion.
But the main court is different. Although it will appear more formal here, it is by no means a good place for negotiation. Compared with the dome that can be used as the daily life of the Earl of Montina, the meeting in the main court undoubtedly reveals a certain This kind of obvious distance and indifference.
But Constantine could n’t take care of that. He originally followed the orders of his father to convey his views on the fact that Old Rovere had sent Ferrara to Montina, but the news about Bologna heard on the way was really scary. Broken him, after consulting with his uncle, the two messengers can only send someone back to the Vatican as soon as possible to report this terrible news to the old Rovere, while continuing their trip to Montina, but their purpose is already there The change, Ferrara is not important anymore, the only thing to do now is to dissuade Barenti from being calm, and never do anything that can scare the dead.
Of course, Barrondi can think of the origins of her brother and cousin. Even according to the time, she can guess that these two people did not know what happened in Bologna when they departed from the Vatican.
So after seeing the two guests who had been waiting for a while in the main court, Barrondi just looked at the two people in silence after saying hello.
She was wondering what they would say to her.
"Barrendi, do you already know the thing about Bologna?" Constantine broke the silence, he frowned and said with reproach, "You should immediately order the officer to be punished, I remember his name is Busa Is it correct, it seems that he used to be Alexander's attendant, but this is not important, you have to punish him, maybe he doesn't know how serious this matter is by now. "
Balenti looked at Constantine silently. She knew that Constantine was actually bluffing, so her eyes turned to Bishop Tony aside.
"I haven't seen my uncle for a long time." Barendi said to the bishop. Her look was cold and indistinguishable from the time she had been at the Rovere's house, but Bishop Tony was keenly aware of some of the differences.
It is something different from the alienation that just wanted to stay away from others in the past, and perhaps it should be said that hostility is more appropriate.
"Valentine dear, things are indeed as your brother said, your people are in big trouble this time," Bishop Tony shook his head first, then sat down and said with a smile "but we are not here for Bologna "" Seeing Constantine cast a surprised look on him, the bishop waved his hand indifferently. "When we came, your father didn't ask us to solve this kind of thing, and my nephew, you think we can solve it. ?"
Hearing his uncle's words, Constantine sat down helplessly. His previous words were indeed just bluffs. Now he was directly broken by his uncle, and he could only sit aside awkwardly.
"But we were indeed sent by your father to convey his orders," Bishop Tony looked serious. "The pope has promised to recall Caesar from Ferrara as well, so your father wants you to leave and send him to Ferrara." Of troops withdrew. "
Speaking of which, Bishop Tony took out a handkerchief and wiped the sweat on the bare forehead: "But we all know that it is not Ferrara's thing now, so I think you still have to think about what you will do next. Well, your brother is right, you still do n’t know how serious this is. "
Barendi looked at the two people silently.
The two of them are her brother and one of her cousins. Once she and them were desperate for the interests of the Luo Weilei family, but now she has to face the threats and threats of these two people.
Balenti felt a little tired. This was a feeling she had never seen before. She leaned her back slightly on the back of a tall chair, stroking the armrest with a complicated pattern carved on her seat. Her eyes were inadvertently on the opposite side. The face swept around.
"Do you think I should give up Ferrara?"
Barenti's words made the two stunned. They had thought of various possibilities before they came. Although they also hoped that Barenti could voluntarily give up Ferrara, they could not help but admit that they knew her , This matter is not so easy to handle.
But now Barrondi seems to show a tone of compromise. Perhaps the incident in Bologna really scared her. At this time, she hopes to get rid of the bad situation in front of her as soon as possible.
"Of course you should give up," Constantine was a little excited. He was even a little grateful to the officer who had caused the catastrophe at that time. Obviously, what the man did really scared Barenti. "Everything It ’s already talked about, Ferrara will become the direct territory of the Pope, but Alexander VI has promised that Ferrara will not be handed over to Caesar. Is n’t that enough, as for Bologna ... "
"We have sent someone to send the news of Bologna back to the Vatican, I hope your father can help in this matter," Bishop Tony interrupted Constantine, and shook his head with a regretful expression. "This is There is no way, this time the trouble is too great, I do n’t know what conditions the Pope will use to threaten, but I believe your father will do his best, so we will stay in Montina during this time, know that you can Only we can trust. "
Constantine nodded immediately. He walked over to hug Balendi's shoulders and kissed her forehead. The voice said to her in a low voice: "Relax, we will be by your side. At this time, we must Will help you through this difficulty. "
Balenti remained silent. She stared at the opposite door almost indifferently, her iron grey eyes almost motionless. Even Constantine's kiss on her forehead did not make her face change slightly.
"Uncle, do you think Balendi will accept our proposal?"
As soon as the servant who cleaned the room left, Constantine immediately asked Bishop Tony about it. He was really anxious. Old Luo Weilei sent him in the name of assisting Montina against Caesar, but it was Barron who was waiting for him. Dadi drove him out of this land without any politeness. Now, although Barenti has shown tremor, Constantine still feels lost.
"Your sister is a very smart person," Bishop Tony smiled at his nephew. He wanted to say, 'If you are half smart, you won't let your father worry about you like this,' but he just said " For her, whether all gains and losses are in line with interests is the key, so if she can have a solution to the immediate crisis, she will of course not listen to our arrangements, but now she has nothing to win.
"What will my father do?" Constantine asked urgently.
"If I were your father, this was actually a good opportunity," the bishop walked over to grab Constantine's shoulder and shook. "You know, if it were me, I would negotiate with the pope and exchange Ferrara for Bologna , And then ask the Pope to compromise to recognize you as the Duke of Ferrara. "
"I ?!" Constantine stared at his uncle in a daze. He had never thought about this possibility before, but now Bishop Tony's words made his heart suddenly move.
"Yes, you." Tony also said with excitement. "I believe that the pope also does not want to fight with Montina, so the Montina people voluntarily withdraw from Bologna is the only way, and the previous agreement between your father and the pope will be invalidated. , Because now he has to pay the price to take back Bologna, it can be said that your sister helped us a lot. "
Hearing the bishop's words, Constantine nodded excitedly, and then he seemed to suddenly think of something and asked doubtfully, "But what about Barendi?"
"Do you think she won't agree?" Seeing the nephew nodded hesitantly, the bishop's mouth twitched. "Does she still have a choice now, although maybe Montina's army can easily defeat the Holy See, but you Do you think she might choose to officially go to war with the Vatican? If not, her only option is to accept your father's conditions and hand over Bologna. "
"It would be great if that was the case," Constantine walked around excitedly, and then became a little irritable. "I have to send someone to tell my father this idea right now, and send someone to send him a letter now."
Bishop Tony looked at his nephew in a hurry, he smiled and stretched his hand to embrace Constantine, who was about to walk outside.
"My dear nephew, do you think I have all figured it out now, you know that when we heard about Bologna on the road, I already thought about this," the bishop raised his finger to stop it, seeming to ask Constantine "So I have asked the person who sent your father to take these ideas with me, so this time your father is probably busy with how you became the Duke of Ferrara."
Constantine first was a little speechless because he was overjoyed, and then he excitedly took Bishop Tony's hand and kissed: "Dear uncle, thank you for all you did for me, I swear if I can become Ferrara The Duke will repay you, and I will suggest to my father that you serve as archbishop, and if possible, recommend you as a cardinal. "
Tony Della Rovere had a satisfied smile on his face. He knew that he would definitely be grateful to Constantine for doing so, and he would be reused by his cousin.
After all, his previous performance at Montina was too bad.
But this time he saw hope.
"But," Constantine paused suddenly and said a little hesitantly, "What will happen to Barenti, she will not agree."
"Constantine, don't you find that your sister is no longer like a Luo Weilei family, who do you think your father will eventually support in this matter, are you still her?"
Constantine was silent for a while, then nodded vigorously.
Barendi sat alone in a large chair in the vault, which was Alexander's favorite.
Alexander often sat here looking at the mountains beyond the window, and often sat and suddenly gave an unexpected command.
Barenti felt that if he was sitting in this chair, he might be able to come up with a solution to the trouble in front of him.
"If it was Alexander, what would he do?"
Barondi asked himself more than once in his heart.
The arrival of Constantine and Uncle Tony completely smashed Barrondi's last illusion about the Loviré family.
Obviously, her father was only considering his own interests at this time, which is not surprising. Long ago she knew that her father was a very cold person, but when this ruthlessness came upon her, Barendi was still a little sad.
Then she put that sadness aside and carefully thought about how to get rid of the predicament in front of her.
Busaco's reckless move obviously put Montina into a huge dilemma, but after the initial anger, Barenti had to admit that he was in the position of Busaco at the time, and even other people may not be able to Resist the temptation to conquer a city.
It's just that this temptation has now become a huge trouble and burden. If it can't be solved as soon as possible, then this will bring unimaginable troubles to Montina.
What if it was an Alexander meeting?
Barenti forced herself to calm down, but also forced herself not to be a member of the Loveley family, but to think of how to deal with the trouble in front of her as an Alexander wife ~ EbookFREE.me ~ Then her fingers learned Alexander couldn't help but quickly tapped a few times on the huge armrest of the chair, then slowly slowed down.
She first took out a few sheets of letter paper from the small bookcase on the table and wrote a few letters. After being sealed with wax seals and carefully inspected, Balendi picked up the copper bell on the table and shook it.
As soon as the bell fell, Uliu opened the door and walked in.
"Madam, what did you tell me?" The Moor said with a low eyebrow.
"I have two letters here," Valenti handed the letter to Uliou. "One of them was to Bishop Mahimodu in Rome, and the other was to Lucrezia of Pisa."
Hearing Barendi's words, Uliu secretly licked his tongue.
"I want you to deliver these two letters to the recipient's hands," said Barenti, stopping a little, then said slowly in a tone that surprised Uliu "you told Lukre Zia, I am not asking her as Alexander ’s wife, but as a woman who loves that person as much as she does. Montina needs her help. "