Chapter 157: King of Rome
When Alexander came to Sistine Chapel, he did not see Caesar, of course, because he deliberately avoided this meeting that made everyone more embarrassed.
Seeing Alexander, the Pope did not show any special expression. He still asked about Old Rovery calmly. When he heard that Caesar's small Pope army had been disarmed except those involved in the rebellion, Alexander VI did not show any unhappiness. On the contrary, he breathed a sigh of relief.
"I don't need them," Alexander VI said in a low voice. "They are a burden to me. They can't do anything except to consume my money."
Listening to the Pope's complaint, Alexander didn't say anything because he knew that this was not what the father-in-law said.
Alexander VI had a very persistent idea of establishing an army belonging to the Pope, or to be precisely the Bogian dynasty, and he did do this in history. Caesar relied on this small but very strong army to make trouble in central Italy. After Alexander VI's unexpected death, he still led the army to continue to start wars everywhere. If Louis XII had not found that he was becoming increasingly difficult to control, and he also noticed that he seemed to try to secretly collude with Aragon and stopped his support for him, and even later acquiesced to the Italian nobles' encirclement and suppression of him, perhaps he would have done more unexpected things.
But even so, just recall the series of places that Caesar conquered by relying on that army, and it can be seen that the strength of this Pope's army cannot be underestimated. If it were not for the full support of Alexander VI, Caesar would not have done so many amazing actions.
So after listening to the Pope, Alexander did not answer, but asked Nomero, who was beside him, to whisper a few words.
Nomero stood up and bowed to leave after a moment of pondering.
Seeing the secretary disappearing outside the door, Alexander VI only exhaled a breath of depression in his chest when the door closed.
"I have done what you ask," said the Pope in a weak and exhausted tone. "I just hope you will keep the agreement between us, and Alexander, you will not forget Caesar, not only my son, but Lucrezia's brother."
"But you know he didn't treat me as his family," Alexander was unmoved. He knew that now was indeed the weakest time for Alexander VI. But if he thought that this old man who seemed to have suffered a great blow would be in a slump, it would be a big mistake. Alexander was sure that if he thought so, maybe he might not know how he died next. "He has targeted me more than once. As far as I know, he not only wanted to kill me but also seize my territory, but he also colluded with the French. I think if possible he even wanted to murder my daughter."
"Caesar won't do this!" Alexander VI refuted loudly, but looking at Alexander's unblinking eyes, the pope's tone finally softened a little, "I won't allow him to murder my granddaughter. You know my feelings for my family, I won't let this happen."
"But you still watch him murder me."
"What can I do? He is my son!" Alexander VI yelled angrily, but then waved his hand helplessly. "We are a family, aren't we? Caesar is being punished for the mistakes he made. I believe he will know what to do after this time. You can do it just give him a chance."
"I've given him a chance, and more than once," Alexander stood up and looked down at the exhausted pope. "So this time I don't plan to forgive him. He must take responsibility for what he did, and you should know that it is actually for his own good, otherwise I can't guarantee that I won't cut off his head with my own hands next time."
Alexander VI was going to say something, but after opening his mouth for a long time, he couldn't say it. He knew that Caesar really angered Alexander this time. Thinking about Alexander's intention to imprison him on Elba Island not far from the coast of Tuscany, the Pope could feel Alexander's already irrepressible anger and his determination to take revenge on Caesar.
"You promised that I wouldn't hurt him," Alexander VI had to try to impress Alexander in a compromise tone. "I have promised you that you wouldn't try to rescue him. He would stay on that island for a long time until you think he no longer poses a threat to you, and I am enough to compensate for his fault."
Alexander was silent for a moment, and as he looked up at the pope's desire look, Alexander's lips tensed and pondered for a moment, then nodded: "Okay, I promise you, but during this time Caesar must be under my custody, and I will send someone to guard him on the island until he does not become a trouble anymore."
Seeing that Alexander finally felt relieved, the Pope exhaled.
Although Alexander had agreed to use imprisonment to exchange for punishment for Caesar, he should not threaten Caesar's life again, but this does not mean that he had completely forgiven him, so Caesar's life on Elba Island should not be easy. Now Alexander can agree to his request in person again, which means that at least during the period of detention, Alexander would not be unable to get along with Caesar.
"What about Rovere?"
After confirming that Caesar was safe and worry-free, the Pope's expression immediately became much deeper. At this time, he was the Alexander VI who used a Pope meridian to divide the world into two and formulate future colonial rules for the two major navigation powers of Iberia.
"Constantine's army has set out," said Alexander's face, thinking, "I believe he will soon occupy Fly."
"That Rovere is really going to take the opportunity to make the conditions," Alexander VI complained in a low voice. He looked at Alexander and asked in a slight doubtful question. Tell me that this is not the idea you gave him, and use the occupation of Fry to exchange for forgiveness to Caesar?"
"Of course not, you forgot to let someone else take over Fly obviously wasn't a good thing for me."
"Yes, if you were to occupy there, you would have cut off the entire Rome from it." Alexander VI nodded.
When Alexander VI was told about the conditions for exchanging Caesar's safety by Rovery Old, Alexander VI was not only angry. Although Foley seemed to be a small place in eastern Italy, occupying it means vaguely controlling a large coastal area on the eastern side of the Adriatic Sea. Moreover, because it can lead to the north along the coastline and connect to the southern Italy region to the south, Foley seems very important.
But what Alexander VI did not expect was that Old Rover would be so shameless in asking for Furley. After all, the famous tiger in Sforza's family is Katerina Sforza.
Because of his hatred for the French, the Sforza family was still an ally of the old Rovery, but this obviously did not stop the old Rovery from taking the opportunity to seek Foli for his son. Now the old Rovery is obviously preparing to take advantage of the fact that the Sforza family is still unable to take care of themselves and has no ability to help their Fury relatives, so he intends to take advantage of this rare advantage in one fell swoop.
"But if that happens, your Romagna and Tuscany will not seem to be able to include the entire central Rome intact," the pope's voice looked slightly low. Seeing Alexander looking at him, the pope waved his hand as if he was just talking casually. "But that's nothing, after all, it's just a very narrow place and it doesn't have much impact on you."
Listening to the Pope, Alexander just smiled. He knew that Alexander VI obviously did not want to miss any opportunity that might incite conflicts and suspicion between him and Rovery Old. Although this was a bit deliberate, when Rovery Old proposed to use possession of Flee as a condition, Alexander was indeed both surprised and strange.
The one who defeated the Fry Tiger in history was Caesar, who brought Catherine Sforza back to Rome and imprisoned for a long time until he was sure that the woman would indeed not have any threat.
But now the person who did this has become Constantine. I just don’t know if the famous irritable tigress would still be like the legend, lifting up armor to the enemy who used her son as a threat, slapped his stomach and shouting: “As long as I have this thing, I can have many sons at will, so your threat is useless.”
As for the occupation of Fry that Alexander VI implied would lead to his inability to cut Italy from it as he wished, Alexander actually didn't care much. After all, for a peninsula surrounded by oceans on all sides, what he lacked the least is convenient transportation.
On the contrary, Alexander was very interested in Old Rover's plan.
After all, thinking about Fly is too close to the area controlled by Venice, which makes Alexander always feel that Rovery Old is playing with fire.
When Alexander stood up and said goodbye, Nomero, who had left before, knocked on the door and walked in at a time. What surprised Alexander VI was that Nomero was followed by a soldier holding a flag, and the Pope recognized at a glance that the flag was the pope's army flag with a bull pattern inlaid with a triple crown as the main mark on one side.
"Your Majesty, I think you still need this flag," Alexander took the military flag from the guards and bowed and sent it to Alexander VI. "The status of the Vatican is related to the existence of the entire world of Christ, so it is imperative to have an army that can protect the Holy See and you, and I believe Lucrezia also hopes that there will be an army to protect you."
Alexander VI looked at the son-in-law holding a flag in front of him. The Pope's expression changed slightly at this moment, but then he took the military flag from Alexander: "You said that I can't disarm my child. Although such an army always causes trouble, God needs his own armed forces. After all, it is not the only time when everyone regarded the Vatican voices as the only time that can represent God's will."
Listening to the pope's excuse that was far-fetched and funny, Alexander didn't care. In fact, when his army raided Caesar's barracks, he realized that Caesar obviously had a lot of effort in this army, and the pope obviously also invested a lot in establishing the Pope's army.
In fact, this is one of the conditions for Alexander VI to "betray" Caesar. Using Caesar's freedom to exchange for a Pope army that still retains a papal army that obeys the order and the Pope himself. This is the only way Alexander VI considered after careful consideration to minimize the trouble Caesar caused.
When Alexander left, he clearly felt the unusual atmosphere in the church. Although people tried to look natural as much as possible, their eyes still showed various strange looks, which made Nomero, who was by his side, shook his head gently.
When they walked out of the Sistine Chapel and Alexander was about to turn and leave, Nomero suddenly called him.
"count!"
The private secretary stood on the steps and looked at Alexander, who was standing below and was about to turn over the horse. After pausing, Normelo walked down the steps and said in a calm tone: "You are the King of Romans now."
Alexander paused, and after saying this, he turned around and walked up the steps toward the church. Alexander pondered for a moment, then turned over and jumped onto Pagasus's back.
"Sir, where are we going?" Sher asked.
"Go to see someone," Alexander pushed the reins hard and turned the horse's head. "King of Rome?" He turned around and looked at the Sistine Chapel, then let out a hum of unknown meaning from his nose, and he squeezed the horse's belly hard, and Pagasus rushed forward.
Although I have been here more than once, Alexander feels that the East District of Rome looks like the side of the city facing the sunshine.
This is not to say that the East District is poor or shabby. On the contrary, there are many luxurious palaces built by rich people, the most famous of which is the Isdelro Palace.
This palace was built and renovated on the basis of a very ancient palace in the twelfth century. The entire palace has a distinct Norman style, which is very special in the city of Rome.
After several changes, the Isdelro Palace was bought by a very rich merchant, and he gave the palace to a very famous woman in Rome. The woman who now lives in the Isdelro Palace is called Madame Orgala.
Speaking of which, when Groghenin decided to give her this luxurious palace, Mrs. Orgala had never expected it. She was first frightened by Groghenin's unimaginable gift, and then refused to everyone's surprise, resolutely and even a little hysterically.
This really surprised many people, and Mrs. Orgala seemed very excited. She kept crying but refused to accept this gift until Grognin finally understood the reason.
It is obvious that Mrs. Orgala was worried that this gift would become a sign that the two of them had a fate. This woman who obviously fell in love with Groghenning did not want to end the relationship between them by making a fortune and going their separate ways.
This made Grognin feel a little moved. He assured Mrs. Orgala for the first time that this was just a gratitude for her loyal service over the years rather than a severance payment. As for whether she would still be with him or decide to find another way out in the future, it was also up to Mrs. Orgala himself to decide.
With this guarantee, Mrs. Orgala accepted this gift that many people thought was unimaginable. Then, for a long time, Mrs. Orgala put all her thoughts on the decoration of the Isdelro Palace.
Alexander's visit seemed to surprise Mrs. Orgala. Although she knew that Alexander had arrived in Rome, it was obvious that it was a very tedious thing to attend the Pope's birthday because of haste. What just happened even caused the entire city of Rome to fall into uneasiness because of unexpected surprise.
Although the surprise attack on the Pope's camp can be described as perfect, the inevitable brief battle was soon known to everyone in the city of Rome.
This can be seen from the eyes of the Montina army, which suddenly landed from the Fiumicino Pier, and then marched all the way all the way at noon. It is precisely because of the appearance of these Montina army, which suddenly took over the Roman city defense from the few Pope guards, that Nomero gave the title "King of Rome", which almost never used by anyone.
When meeting, Mrs. Orgala was obviously a little nervous. The young man in front of her was still so familiar, but she knew that he had become very strange now.
What surprised Alexander was that he saw a lot of furniture in the house where Mrs. Orgala lived in the second floor room of Isdelro Palace, or the whole room was actually arranged in the previous way, which gave him some understanding of Orgalaf's feelings for Groggenin.
"Madam, I think you must know what I want to come." Alexander said to Mrs. Orgala, "I want to know how we are doing in Sicily now."
Mrs. Orgala nodded. She obviously guessed Alexander's purpose, but when she took out a few letters from a secret drawer, she seemed a little hesitant before delivering them to Alexander.
Seeing Alexander looking at the letters one by one, Madame Orgala, who was sitting beside him, seemed a little uneasy. When Alexander finally looked up at her, she seemed to have made up her mind and said, "Sir, I don't know what you are doing, and I won't ask easily, but I know that it seems that Aragon and Castilla have involved it. Please forgive me, I have to worry about the safety of Mr. Groghenning. You know that the nobles of Aragon are very strict and even cruel, and they are much more terrible than those of the emperor."
"It is true, and as you guess, we are not only in Sicily, but soon we will have some activities in Aragon and Castilla."
Alexander did not make excuses, but his answer made Mrs. Orgala even more worried.
Seeing Mrs. Orgala's worried look, Alexander took out a letter from the letter that happened to be copied from Matthews Tiego to Groghening. When he opened it and saw what was inside, Alexander's eyes paused slightly.
"Phillip, have you arrived in Castilla?"
Chapter completed!