Warlock Royal Family

() The atmosphere in the imperial palace in Vienna is very tense today, and the maids also felt the irritability of the majestic and self-confident bigwigs in the past, and quickly exited after putting down the jug and kettle.

All the members of the Austrian State Council were summoned, and Ladislaus sat on the throne, observing and assessing everyone's calmness. These are the most senior figures and the source of confidence for many subordinates.

"Everyone, it seems that His Majesty King Francois of France is really planning to conduct military operations in winter." Sazastan informed everyone of the latest emergency information. "His army has once again crossed the Principality of Savoy and entered the Milan area. The latest news is that he has captured Bicoca and is moving towards the city of Milan."

"What does the Spanish side say?" Although Commissioner Hohenzollern had heard some rumors, she still wanted to make a formal confirmation.

His reaction made Ladislaus quite worried. His own territory was in danger and he first thought of the state of his allies. This is an extremely bad mentality, even if there is a family relationship between the Habsburgs.

"The Spanish army under the Marquis of Pescara has retreated to Urbino and Siena, two friendly city-states, if we don't respond immediately, the Spanish army will obviously not help us defend Milan." Sazastan said It caused several high-ranking officials to change their colors one after another, but they finally knew that they were top political players, and they didn't make any gestures of whispering, just staring at Ladislaus.

The attitude of the Spaniards has long been rumored, but it was confirmed that they were still flustered.

Milan is one of the most fertile regions in Europe and even in the world, and Austria also received a huge burden when it got it.

"If necessary, the national treasury can provide 50 talers of military expenses." Machiavelli was not as flustered as his colleagues, although the treasury had actually been drained of liquidity by the construction of Vienna Neustadt and several military operations.He still said the maximum amount that the treasury could provide.

Ladislaus nodded to him.Although taking out this figure means giving up the construction of Wiener Neustadt, Machiavelli's speech is timely anyway, which is a key statement to stabilize people's hearts.

Frenzberg hesitated and said, "Although our army has taken frequent military actions in the past 24 months, considering that the French army has been fighting for years like us, I think it will not be a problem to mobilize again, but I still doubt that the King of France After all, the cost of conducting military operations in winter is much greater. Whether it wins or loses, it will be a disaster for the country's finances."

"The cost of transportation, the scale of transportation, and the efficiency of transportation will all be greatly reduced in winter. The army needs more food, more fuel, and more medicines in winter." Director Jones also said, "Although we don't know the French Kingdom The details of the financial situation, but we are also exhausted. They have suffered repeated setbacks in the previous battles, and the burden will only be greater than ours. I think His Majesty the King of France will be crazy if he does not stay in Marseilles for the winter honestly. Speaking of Milan, even the Principality of Savoy has nothing to squeeze."

"What do you think, Your Highness the Archbishop?" Ladislaus asked the Archbishop of Wuerzburg who had not spoken.

It was the first time for Archbishop Wuerzburg to participate in the State Council, and he was undoubtedly the most vulnerable person in the State Council.Although in order to get help from him and his family to control the Wuerzburg area, Ladislaus kept his promise to keep his property and even allowed him to enter the power center of Austria.

Central State Council, but the real top power cannot be assigned, and power must be fought for by oneself.

"I believe His Majesty the King of France will definitely attack Milan." The Archbishop of Wuerzburg said with certainty.

"Oh? Why do you say that?" Ladislaus squinted his eyes and guessed whether he really had a reason or knew his weak position and chose to be a maverick. .

"Everyone knows that I just came to Vienna to serve the unification of the great Holy Roman Empire because of the love of the Habsburg Cardinal." The Archbishop of Würzburg first put some stickers on his master and his face at the same time. Gold leads to business. "I was in charge of all secular and religious powers in the Würzburg region, which of course included diplomacy. When I carried out foreign policy, I was very concerned about the gains and losses on the Italian battlefield. This is not my own thinking. I can be sure that I The former neighbors also regarded the gains and losses of Milan as the weathervane of the war situation. All the princes of the Holy Roman Empire were concerned about who owned the rich Po River Plain. Whoever owned the city of Milan was considered to be in the hands of this battle. prevailed in the contest.”

"You mean that once the army captures Milan, there will be many hesitant princes who will lean towards France?" Commissioner Hohenzollern realized that this new member was frankly providing information. "But will those little princes really form an alliance with the Kingdom of France?"

"What's more, haven't all the princes already killed each other?" Jones also immediately questioned the Archbishop of Wuerzburg.

"It is of course extremely dangerous to form an alliance. All the German princes are indeed attacking each other because of religion and wealth." The Archbishop of Wuerzburg didn't care about the suppression of his senior colleagues, which was a natural reaction to the newcomers . "But I think not only the princes of the Holy Roman Empire are paying attention to this contest, whether they are the enemies who are jealous of the power and glory of the warlock royal family, or the allies who are in awe of the power and glory of the warlock royal family, I think there are many close attention with this conflict."

Ladislaus understood what the Archbishop of Wuerzburg meant.In fact, the key is that those countries that are neither enemies nor allies are considering taking sides, such as the Kingdom of Hungary, the Kingdom of Poland, and the Kingdom of England.

"So, in order to avoid a possible change of camp, you suggest to defend Milan with all your strength?" Machiavelli asked, although he just said that he could support the war budget, but in his heart, he still hopes to avoid war.

"No, I suggest that it is better not to face the front of the Kingdom of France directly." Archbishop Wuerzburg's words were somewhat unexpected, "This kind of gain and loss is actually only at the beginning of the war. After Duke Pond’s betrayal, even if His Majesty François achieved a little victory, it would not be enough for other countries to make up their minds.”

Ladislaus nodded. This was also his idea. Although he was very opposed to pinning all his hopes on the Spanish allies, if he could not communicate first and do a good job of contacting, and enter Northern Italy hastily, it is very likely that there will be no With the cooperation, they were defeated by the French army one by one.

"His Royal Highness Sazastan, send another company to the city of Milan, and send two more Austrian mages to subsidize the mages on the roster." You can't ignore the city of Milan, so as not to chill your subordinates. "At the same time, please make sure that only mages who actively respond to the country's call can receive the gift of the red robe."

This is also a necessary incentive system, otherwise those mages would basically not leave Vienna. (To be continued.