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() Although he does not intend to support the military actions of the Republic of Venice, Ladislaus did not reject the other party's negotiating request. He also hopes to rely on the Venetian fleet to contain Hayreddin's pirate fleet and possible reinforcements from Istanbul. To facilitate the Spanish Navy's military operations in Algeria.

So the diplomats from both sides tossed back and forth in the port of Trieste for several days. Not only did Venice send several senior diplomats, but the Goriti consul also asked to see Ladislaus day and night.

In order to express goodwill and to facilitate negotiations, Venice took the initiative to rebuild several simple docks for the Port of Trieste. The Republic of Venice has rich construction experience in port engineering. Just a few captains can organize their own sailors in a few days. Just make a pier here.

Ladislaus naturally did not object to this. In order to confuse the opponent, he even ordered the Vienna Guards to move south. Therefore, although Ladislaus and his diplomats did not seem to have any sincerity at all, they got The Goriti consul, who spies reported the movement of the Austrian army, only thought that the indifference at the negotiating table was actually a negotiating strategy. Based on the military mobilization, he judged that Ladislaus actually planned to agree, and he just said no at present.

This insincere negotiation on one side lasted for more than ten days, and then ended with the arrival of the main fleet of the Ottoman Empire in the Adriatic Sea. After the arrival of an enemy twice the size of the Venetian fleet, the Venetian fleet could only retreat into its home port.

On October 1523, 10, the Barbary pirates withdrew from the port of Ragusa.

The Consul of Goriti was very sorry that he could not completely eliminate Hayreddin, the most charismatic Barbary pirate leader this time, but Ladislaus comforted him: "The backstage of the Barbary pirates is the Ottoman Empire.\As long as The support of the Ottoman Empire is still in the north, and those poor residents will always gather to attack the prosperous land and sea routes."

"You really have a bright eye." After listening to Ladislaus' words, the Goriti Consul felt that another opportunity had appeared again. "The venom of these Xingyue demons requires us true god believers to unite and fight. I suggest that Venice, Austria, and Hungary form a holy alliance, protect each other militarily, and give each other most-favored-nation trade treatment and lower tariffs in trade."

Venice and Hungary again, and by now Ladislaus was pretty sure that an alliance sandwiching Austria had been formed, or at least was in the making.

It looks like King Louis II of Hungary has had a troubling response to his defeat in the election to the throne.

The Austria-Hungary alliance is now in crisis of disintegration.

"His Royal Highness, you are very clear that free trade will only benefit the Republic of Venice. Venice's products are much more abundant, and a small amount of Austrian products will also enrich the market of Venice Island. [-]% of the profits will fall to the intermediaries in your country and distributors." As Ladislaus contemplated grand strategy, Sazastan responded to the Goriti Archon.

"No, no, free trade is good for all of us. Faster circulation can bring more wealth." Out of diplomatic etiquette, Sarzastan did not interrupt the words of the foreign heads of state, but in his opinion this was It doesn't make sense, because obviously even if the free trade does have benefits, [-]% of the benefits will fall into the hands of the most efficient economic operation of the Republic of Venice.Although Austria will also get [-]% of the benefits, this exchange ratio of strengthening the enemy several times is absolutely unacceptable.

"That's true. Your Highness, I also think free trade is a booster for the development of human civilization, but you also understand that under Austria's economic status, if you rashly promote this trade facilitation, I will definitely be under great pressure. I don't know about Venice. Can the Republic make some compensation in advance so that I can convince the people of my country?"

The Consul of Goriti immediately responded positively: "As long as the most favored nation treatment for trade is confirmed and the tariffs on some commodities are reduced, the Republic of Venice is willing to invest [-] thalers to rebuild the Port of Trieste."

Sarzastan already couldn't understand what Ladislaus said before, and the request of his lord next made him even more incomprehensible.

"The water environment and natural location of the Port of Trieste are not as good as the Port of Venice. I think it is enough to have a Venetian Port at the northern end of the Adriatic Sea. The Port of Trieste only needs to be rebuilt to a minimum. This I have the ability to raise money by myself. I am more concerned about the roads from Vienna to Treviso and Venice. Although the roads of the ancient Roman Empire have become ruins and relics, the cost of repairing them is still less than building a new road. Those traces It is not difficult to find out through experienced druids. After all, the work of exploration and selection can be omitted. Only when the hearts of the two economies can be better connected can the two countries be prosperous and prosperous together. Amber's fur also goes to Venice through Vienna, and with the new avenue, this trade route will definitely expand again."

Ladislaus' proposal was too sincere.This is a sincere desire to strengthen trade ties. Amber and furs from the north through Austria are the top commodities of the Republic of Venice in the Earth Sea.

Of course, the benefits for Austria are also great, through this public construction expenditure.The Republic of Venice should not have enough financial resources to support Hungary to form an alliance that is too close.

The Consul of Goriti realized that a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the Republic of Venice had been placed in front of him, and he would become the greatest Venetian consul in a century.

Throwing the bait of the Venice-Hungary alliance is to attract Austria to join in and destroy this alliance.

Compared with the Hungarian Kingdom, which has a population of just over three million, is chaotic and rampant, and the big family controls various regions with weak kingship, the Goriti Consul has always aimed at the much stronger Grand Duchy of Austria.

You must know that Hungary not only has a small population, but also has many characteristics of semi-nomadic countries. The people are very poor and have little purchasing power for the goods provided by the Republic of Venice.

Austria's economy is much better. After controlling Milan, Austria's value to the Venetian economic system is very, very large.

"I praise your foresight. This road can indeed become the best connection between the two countries' economies. It's just that the cost of rebuilding such a road must be very high. I need to return to Venice to obtain the support of the parliament." Goriti Consul really So happy, he almost immediately wanted to go back to the council to declare his great victory.

"Please be sure to tell your honorable representatives of the Republic of Venice that the joint economic development of the two countries can not only promote prosperity but also promote peace. The close economic ties will make the war between the two countries costly and no one will support it. From now on, Austria There will be a lasting peace with Venice, and prosperity will be secured for the next twenty years."

With allusive hints from Ladislaus, Consul Goriti returned to the city of Venice contentedly, thinking he had brought back a generation of peace and prosperity.