Warlock Royal Family

It was about the time when Ladislaus ambushed Hayreddin in the port of Trieste that the Madrid contract was signed.

As the price for the recovery of the French king's freedom, the Kingdom of France will cede the Burgundy region to Spain and return the Bourbon region to the Duke of Bourbon.

The Duchy of Bourbon will become a dual vassal of the Holy Roman Empire and France in the future. If the Duke of Bourbon dies, the emperor and the King of France will jointly decide the heir of the Duchy of Bourbon.

Release Switzerland from all obligations to the Kingdom of France.

Release the Duchy of Savoy from all obligations to the Kingdom of France. [

Release the Ligurian Republic from all obligations to the Kingdom of France.

Abandon the claims of sovereignty over Milan, Naples, Franche-Condé, and the Netherlands, and compensate the Kingdom of Spain with 200 million talers.

The two French princes and 200 million thalers were to be handed over to Spain at the same time that King François was free.

After the transfer of the territory is completed, the two princes will travel to Paris with their future princess Alanova.

There have been some changes in the terms and the already leaked messy plan. Although the emperor did not accept Ladislaus's suggestion to detain the King of France for a long time, he still made a little concession to him.

Later in the negotiations, Spain allowed the Austrian ambassador to participate and gave Ladislaus a little more benefit.

It should be said that His Majesty Ferdinand's consideration is quite thoughtful. The suzerainty of the Milan region and Switzerland in this contract has taken into account Austria's demands. According to the letter from the new Spanish ambassador, one-fifth of the compensation is 40 Vantale has already transferred the money through Fugger Textile Association.It will be remitted to the account in Austria in a few days.

About a few days before Ladislaus returned to Vienna, King François returned to Paris.

According to the plan, he should soon marry the eldest princess of the Habsburg family.Madrid has prepared a large number of dowry.

During his return to Vienna from the port of Trieste, the Spanish ambassador asked Ladislaus several times to confirm his itinerary and to attend this prestigious wedding as much as possible.

In addition, the emperor's personal letter also solemnly hopes that Ladislaus can go to Paris to attend the wedding. The emperor is eager to ease the conflict with France and concentrate on dealing with England and Denmark. The monarchs of Spain and Austria need to meet and confirm. The next step in the strategy.

His Majesty Ferdinand needed the support of Ladislaus, and he intended to retaliate by force against the increasingly apparent attempt to abolish the King of England.

He said in the letter: "Honor and majesty are the most important weapons of our family, and they must not be damaged by the enemy. We need to study how much army to gather in Antwerp at the wedding in Paris. I personally think that it should be at least 2 to be safe. 5000 to 5000. Of course my generals think that 8000 might be enough if you, my most combative brother, Ladislaus, personally command this disciplinary operation, and of course this is not at all. I believe in your ability, and though William the Conqueror accomplished this undertaking with only 5000 men, I think that [-] is necessary only out of prudence."

His Majesty's words were full of contentment, and Ladislaus could smell his uncontrollable high emotions from the letter paper.

He looks to be in the military capabilities of Quraduslaus.In fact, he was intoxicated with his "command ability to strategize and win a decisive victory thousands of miles away."

His Majesty Ferdinand underestimated England's ability to resist. In his opinion, as long as Spain and Austria joined forces, England could not resist at all.

Regarding the future of the Kingdom of England, His Majesty the Emperor already has long-term plans.

"The arrogant and foolish king of England will be exiled, and Queen Catherine will be regent. Act until her daughter comes of age."

Next, he even optimistically suggested that Ladislaus consider the co-regency position of England and marry Mary Tudor, the heiress to the throne of England in five to ten years. The throne, and then return Austria to his younger son is a solution that everyone can accept. [

In the letter, he repeatedly emphasized that it would not be the last moment, and that Princess Katharina could not know about it.

After much deliberation, Ladislaus finally agreed to the invitation.Although he thinks that the distribution of the English crown is too unreliable, and he doesn't want to go to Paris at all.What's more, it will definitely not take 5000 people across the strait to compete with William the Conqueror more than 400 years ago.

The reason why Ladislaus agreed was because he knew that he probably wouldn't be able to go to the largest city in Europe to attend the wedding, but he couldn't beat His Majesty Dinand's growing emotions recently.

However, King Francois did not let most of the top nobles in Europe waste time. He turned his face and refused to recognize anyone as soon as he returned to Paris.

Claiming that he had been abused and tortured in Madrid, he persisted purely on his belief in God, fought wits and courage with the cruel Habsburg family, and finally regained his freedom.

What he said naturally attracted a lot of attention, and all Europa's courts were paying close attention to the development of the matter.

Ladislaus and his close ministers can get timely notifications from Paris and Madrid at the same time, and they can understand the situation relatively quickly.

"So His Majesty King Francois not only announced through the French High Court that he had forced the signing of the Madrid Treaty while he was in captivity, but also urged the Kingdom of Spain to immediately release his two kidnapped sons. Did he use the word hijacking? Sazastan reconfirmed to the Spanish ambassador with a dark face.

When the ambassador entered the Vienna Palace, he ran into the French ambassador who had not left, and there was a short confrontation between the two sides.

This was also a special scene in the diplomatic circles at that time. The ambassadors of Spain and France often used various methods to hide their signs. Of course, it was very rare for the two ambassadors to do it in person.

This kind of fight in public is a fake fight, and it has no meaning other than making everyone feel ashamed.

However, Ladislaus speculates that similar plays have been staged or will be staged in London, Warsaw, Rome, and Stockholm. The ambassadors may not want to engage in such a monkey show.But they don't choose to have to express their attitude.

I don't know how the ambassador's mood is compared to the emperor's. Ladislaus estimated that the higher the climb, the harder the fall.Probably speaking of His Majesty Ferdinand's recent state of mind.

"Please don't believe François's vile lie. During his stay in Madrid, he has been treated with courtesy by our monarchs and subjects. He must have all the daily expenses that the Emperor has. His Majesty even asked Marrying my sister to him, doesn't that show Spain's respect for him and desire for peace?" Of course, Ladislaus believed that the emperor would not torture King François on the ground.

"Please be sure to tell the emperor that I am personally as angry as His Majesty the Emperor about the shameful behavior of the King of France who betrayed his promise and sacrificed himself to the honor of the nobility. No matter how His Majesty the Emperor decides to sanction France, Austria will fully support it."

Of course, Ladislaus wouldn't say anything at this time, 'See, I said this a long time ago. '

This was probably the last word His Majesty Ferdinand wanted to hear.

"His Majesty the Emperor has never doubted your support." Compared with other colleagues, the work of the Spanish ambassador in Vienna is relatively simple, and the relationship between Austria and Spain will obviously heat up again as the parties in Europe once again open their stances.

"I didn't expect that he would turn his back on him immediately regardless of his two sons. Hasn't he learned the lesson enough?" Judge Hohenzollern was very angry at the king's behavior.As an aristocrat with great vested interests, he is actually the most eager for peace, but he is also unambiguous when it comes to national interests. "Since it is inevitable to start again, I recommend that Austria start mobilizing immediately."

"It will take two or three months before the military operation can start. During this period, it is necessary for you to personally lead the newly formed corps to inspect Wurzburg and Regensburg. It is necessary to let the enclave managers and vassals see you. The large corps formed." Machiavelli was worried about the military expenses for the formation of this army, and hoped that this army could serve the interests of Austria first.

The two most prominent members of the State Council spoke successively.Sarzastan and Jones also expressed their agreement one after another.

"The two disastrous defeats in Bicoca and Pavia have already wiped out half of France's elite officer corps. Perhaps the Kingdom of France has a large population and still has a strong mobilization ability, but the loss of elite officers is not so easy to make up for. What's more No matter how large the population is, after several such disastrous defeats, it should be time to recuperate." Ladislaus said after the Spanish ambassador left.The passion just now disappeared without a trace. [

The members of the State Council looked at each other, didn't Ladislaus want to fight?

Without the full support of Austria.If Spain wants to single out France, it will be very difficult.

Moreover, the emperor, who had just been slapped in the face by François, was in a state of emotional agitation at this time. If Austria did something like this again and caused the Spanish offensive to fail, it is likely that all the anger would be concentrated on Ladislaus.

After all, the shame of the enemy is nothing compared to the betrayal of relatives.

"Your Highness, the alliance with Spain is the cornerstone of Austria's diplomatic strategy. No matter how difficult it is, we can't give up. Financially, it is indeed a little tight because of the formation of a large number of troops this year. However, the land transaction market in Vienna is quite prosperous now, and land is sold in small batches. , land prices have risen significantly, and there are transaction taxes and fees provided by planned and spontaneous transaction markets everywhere, the national treasury can cope with the war without imposing special taxes." Out of a sense of responsibility, Machiavelli stated euphemistically but firmly own attitude.

"This year's imperial tax, Madrid has also promised to hand over all of it to us as a turnover. Therefore, the output of the Tyrolean silver mine this year can be used to process silver coins. We are able to afford the recovery and loss of old silver coins and buy them with new silver coins. Military supplies." After a little hesitation, Colonel Hohenzollern also supported his political opponents to a limited extent, and everyone agreed that Austria could not lose its alliance with Spain.

Archbishop Frundsberg, Jones and Würzburg also expressed limited support.

Ladislaus looked at his subordinates. No one would tear down the stage in this situation, which shows that this group really still has a big picture.

"I'm not saying to give up the alliance with Spain, gentlemen, Austria will not only mobilize, but mobilize on a large scale." Ladislaus went on, "But you should think about the French king after a series of defeats. Why are you so courageous?"

"You mean that the Church of Rome and the Kingdom of England will form an alliance to support the Kingdom of France?" Sazastan spoke for the first time at today's State Council.But when he said it, he had a great idea.

"An alliance between Rome and England?" Archbishop Wuerzburg was surprised. "Would the true Pope accept the divorce request of the King of England so easily?"

With the increase of various challenges, it is no longer as easy for the monarchs of various countries to change their wives as in the past.In order to maintain its orthodoxy, the Roman Church would rather take the risk of some monarchs switching to other churches to maintain their dignity.

"Of course not. Putting on airs and accepting refusal is a necessary process, but this will not prevent them from reaching a secret agreement and forming an alliance against the warlock royal family." Sazastan said quite meanly. Among the people present, he The hatred against the Roman Church is the most profound and the most resolute.

"Isn't the Spanish fleet assembled in Antwerp a bit dangerous?" Jones couldn't help feeling a little worried, and recalled the experience with Jarlaxle for a while.He understands the value of the ocean better.

England's navy has always been a powerful force. During the Hundred Years' War between Britain and France, the British army was able to repeatedly defeat powerful enemies with few soldiers. One of the most important reasons is that its maritime superiority provided the army with mobility.

Of course, today's Spanish navy is arguably the overlord of the four seas, but the English navy is still the best in the second echelon navy after Spain. Its flagship "Mary Rose" is a first-class warship of this era, and it can compete with " A battleship comparable to the Holy Trinity.

Once Britain and France form a joint fleet, they will have the power to fight against the Spanish overseas fleet.

Henry VIII was an avid supporter of the English navy.He was very obsessed with the power of the giant cannons of large ships, and he devoted all his efforts to build several excellent battleships.

"It doesn't matter, maybe the English ship is good, but the experience accumulated by their sailors in the Thames Ditch will immediately reveal their true colors once they meet the Spanish sailors criss-crossing the sea." Although Ladislaus has no navy at all, His fleet is also in the Danube ditch, but it is still possible to laugh at the English with the power of Spain.

Although the English fleet actually often goes out of the estuary for training.But Ladislaus really isn't worried about England.

"Austria will mobilize, and mobilize to the fullest, but not against the Kingdom of England. The real enemy is the Ottoman Empire!"

Ladislaus finally voiced his biggest fear of all time.

"The amphibious landing through the Adriatic Sea is a 'suicide' act, I assure you, if they land on the coastline in a hurry, I will definitely drive them all into the sea to feed the fish." Frenzberg said as Shen Ming Historical generals are well aware of the dangers of this combat mode.

In fact, as long as the alliance between Spain and Austria exists, once the main Spanish fleet enters the Mediterranean.The army that the Ottomans landed in Austria must retreat, otherwise it will be a dead end.

Even if the Spanish fleet is in the Atlantic, the mere existence of this "possibility" will greatly constrain the strategy of the Ottomans.

"The Ottomans probably wouldn't take chestnuts for France. I think the Ottomans would attack Crete or Venice at most." Machiavelli believed in his opponent's ability. "His Majesty Suleiman is a monarch who is very good at using his allies without being dragged down by them."

"It is very difficult to attack the island of Venice. As long as I am occupying the island of Venice quickly, it is impossible, and if the attack on Venice is delayed for a long time, it will still be threatened by the Spanish navy cutting off the supply line." Ladislaus shook his head. "The Ottomans don't have to attack Austria directly. They only need to move the border three hundred miles forward to the Danube, which is enough to support France."

"Their attack on our coastline is actually just collateral damage. The real target of the Ottomans is the Kingdom of Hungary. I ask the Austrian Army and River Army to be ready to enter Hungary to support our allies. At the same time, Vienna's city defense system must be further strengthened. The interest rate is raised by another percentage point, and the funds obtained are invested in the construction of the river army to ensure the absolute dominant position on the Danube, and at the same time reserve more materials to ensure that the capital can cope with the siege for more than a year."

No one wants to be neighbors to the Ottoman Empire, at least not for the next 100 years.

At the same time that Ladislaus was meeting with the Spanish ambassador, an impassioned man was speaking in front of a huge domed building.

There are four worship towers on the four corners of this domed building, and the architecture of different cultures has been beautifully integrated by the masters.

Under the rays of the rising sun, the majestic monarch encouraged his glorious subordinates and promised them fertile land and mountains of gold and silver.

Amid the cheers of 10 people resounding through the sky, he pointed his sword at the west and swung it down suddenly, as if to cut the world apart.

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