Warlock Royal Family

Compared with Madrid and Rome, Vienna, under the emphasis of Ladislaus, can be regarded as seriously dealing with the invasion of the Ottoman Empire.

"Still no reply from Warsaw?" Ladislaus began with secondary questions.

"No, Your Highness." Justice Hohenzollern answered quickly, hoping that Ladislaus' attention would be diverted quickly.

"And what about Buda?" This is the main question today.

"Your Highness, Buda has rejected your proposal." Machiavelli was carefully controlling his body to avoid saying it with body language, hey, I told you so a long time ago. [

"I just suggested that the inland river fleets of Austria and Hungary conduct a joint exercise. This cannot be approved by His Majesty Louis?" Of course, Ladislaus would not inexplicably propose that the Austrian military Help defend Buda. "And so fast, considering the delay on the road, did the king of Hungary decide to reject my proposal in less than 10 minutes? He didn't even drink a full cup of afternoon tea."

It's just that Ladislaus didn't expect his limited and restrained proposal to be rejected so quickly.

"According to your request, I also expressed that I can supply a medium-sized trebuchet made in Vienna at a low price to strengthen the defense of Buda and Pest, but it was also rejected." This is the lowest expectation of Ladislaus, and it has not been realized. .

"They don't trust us, Your Highness. The Hungarians are just as prepared for us as they are for the Ottomans. We predicted to them half a month ago that the intensity of the Barbary pirates' attacks would decrease, but this didn't happen. This is due to the refusal of the Hungarian king. Seven days ago, the Barbary pirates captured the city of Islia. At the same time, none of the islands along the coast of Croatia was spared, and the pirates’ offensive reached the highest peak in history.” Jones was very puzzled, and Hayreddin came from The Port of Yaster also recovered too quickly from the failure.

"Nothing can be done without trust." Ladislaus really has no choice. The all-round competition between Austria and Hungary in the past few years has caused the relationship between the two countries to cool down sharply.

The huge loss of the Barbary pirates in the port of Trieste was only a very small damage to the Ottoman Empire, and it was not a problem to provide timely support, and this support could further reduce Hayreddin's independence.

But in any case, Austria still won a game, at least the pirates' attacks on the coastal areas of Austria decreased rapidly with that ambush.

For the Ottoman Empire.Austria was a secondary target and proved itself to be a hard nut again.

"But he should summon his close advisers to study the situation anyway." Ladislaus was told in advance that the important minister of the Kingdom of Hungary, the commander of the Transylvani Legion, General Szabo Rai, strongly urged the Kingdom of Hungary to accept Any European country willing to help, he is worried about the recent increase in the intensity of the Barbary pirates.

"The ambassador said that the governor of Bohemia, General Federtale, was also in Buda. He happened to be with the King of Hungary at the time. According to a court maid bought by His Royal Highness Jones, he blocked your proposal. Obviously Federer General Thaler believes that your river fleet is a threat to the defense of Buda. He absurdly claimed that your help to Venice was a surprise attack under the banner of a friendly visit. It may also eclipse those small sampans in Hungary, and further damage the prestige of the Aglonian royal family among the Hungarian people." Machiavelli nodded slightly to Jones.This is his greatest compliment to his colleagues and subordinates. "I have to admit that this is a priceless instigation, Your Highness Jones."

Although Jones can be regarded as Machiavelli's political opponent, he also had to applaud this rebellion.

Ladislaus had to continue to pay the price for his benefits in Venice.

"So considerate, so loyal to the royal family, His Majesty Louis has a good courtier, by the way. How much does that maid need a monthly allowance?" Ladislaus turned to Jones. "I hope the part-time job I offer will allow her to afford whatever fur or jewelry she wants."

"That respectable lady doesn't want a single thaler, Your Highness. She is a passionate patriot and a fanatical follower of the Dark Sun. She always likes to discuss politics among the maids, even though most ladies try to avoid her. She She still enjoys doing it. She is very worried that heretics may threaten her motherland and the church of His Majesty the greatest God on earth. After the head of the Buda intelligence station showed her the evidence that General Feidtaler colluded with the Ottoman heretics. She Almost impatient to work for us. As you said most of the time, the most valuable agents are not bought with money, but with faith.” Jones took every opportunity to flatter his leadership.

A pure person, a person out of vulgar interests, a person who should be beneficial to his country and nation.

Ladislaus really didn't want to play with her like that.

"I said that? Oh, the so-called us, who is it?" Ladislaus guessed that Jones' agent claimed to be the special envoy of the Roman Church?

"One of the most pious cardinals in the most honorable Roman Church, the most determined to take on the heathen, who else but you, Your Highness Habsburg? Of course, I have not mentioned your name for the time being, because the Holy See There are so many corrupt elements in collusion with foreign enemies, she must first prove her piety to get the name of the cardinal who has been fighting all kinds of evil forces and is the last hope of the Holy See." Playing with people's hearts is indeed fascinating, and Jones obviously enjoys it in. "After all, that maid was also born in a noble family. She probably doesn't know the noble surname of the warlock royal family. Compared with most women's desire for fur, her main desire is to bring down those sinners who colluded with heretics as soon as possible. Buda's website Although the chief repeatedly explained to her that the evidence is not conclusive enough, she has become more and more difficult to control, and she is too worried about the safety of her own country and the Roman Church."

"Amateur spies are like this. They can achieve some results with passion, but they are unreliable after all, especially female amateur spies. Unreliable!" Ladislaus shook his head, thinking of a previous era. The plot of old movies.What is the heroine's name?The only bowl of soup?Too distant a memory. [

"This pious lady, did you provide us with any other information?"

"Yes, she said that Federtaler told King Louis that although General Szabo Rai's concerns about the Ottomans were basically to expand the power of the Transylvanian Corps under his control and let Austria support it, it is completely unnecessary and possible Adverse effects, but it is indeed necessary to make some war preparations, be careful not to overdo it." Jones continued.

"Oh, what advice does the most faithful and reliable General Federtaler have?"

“He proposed transferring half of Buda’s arsenal reserves to Zagreb to ensure that the Croatian military district was able to resist pirate attacks.” Most monarchs would avoid their handmaidens unless they were discussing top secrets.Apparently King Louis didn't think this kind of military transfer was a top secret that needed to be cleared. "If the Ottomans attack from the Bosnian area, they can also respond in time."

"I thought the commander of the Croatian Legion was not from Federtale?" Justice Hohenzollern said. He has been very cautious today. Polish ambassadors are mediocre.

Although the role of diplomats is really limited when it comes to grand strategy, there are indeed some talented diplomats who can create miracles for their motherland at critical moments, but Hohen, who obviously selects his subordinates based on nepotism and factional relations There is no such person under Justice Sauron's command.

"There is no other evidence that Federthaler controlled regiments other than the Bohemian Corps. He was a German after all, and in fact even this regiment was not very well rooted. The Hungarian Central Corps and Transylvania The Niah Legion is still under the control of the king and General Zoporai. But the Federtal family is very powerful in Croatia, and the Barbary pirates should have obtained their help to rob so smoothly." Neither is Louis II A complete fool, at least he still has common sense in holding on to military power.

"So Federtaler suggested that King Louis strengthen the Croatian Corps only to weaken the mobilization ability of the Hungarian Central Army, and he himself has returned to Prague?" After receiving Jones' affirmative answer, Justice Hohenzollern saw that Feldtaler's half intention. "So the center of gravity of the Ottoman attack this time is in Transylvani?"

The border between the Ottoman Empire and the Kingdom of Hungary is very long.The most vulnerable to attack by land and sea was Croatia, the most frequent route of Ottoman invasion.

But judging from Federtaler's choice, it seems that this time it should not be an attack.

Since Wallachia and Moldova surrendered to Istanbul, the eastern territory of Hungary, Transylvania, has been surrounded on three sides by enemy territory.Although the land there is barren, the defense of the Kingdom of Hungary is the most difficult.

Although blocked by the Corpathian Mountains, there are too many mountain passes to defend.

"No. His Majesty Suleiman will directly attack Buda." Ladislaus predicted a strategy that Osman never adopted.

"In the direct attack, Hungary also has to cross the Corpathian Mountains, and there are far fewer mountain passes to choose from. Thirdly, it is not easy to face the blocking of the Hungarian main force." Machiavelli was the first to not Agreed, this seriously increases the organizational difficulty of the logistics.

"That will expose the flanks, and the princes from all over Hungary have little enthusiasm for aiding other regions. King Qin will definitely actively participate." Justice Hohenzollern did not agree.

"Hungary's army is very large. Although it is not considered elite, it is indeed large in scale. It also has an elite core. The combat effectiveness of the standing cavalry of the Central Corps in particular cannot be underestimated." Frundsberg said from a purely military point of view.

"These reasons are why the Hungarians couldn't believe that the Ottomans would attack Buda directly, and why the Ottomans dared to attack directly." Ladislaus shook his head. Li Di is well aware of this famous article in the world's military history.

Members of several state councils can speak freely on such technical issues. In fact, Ladislaus does not have many rules at the meeting.

Try to allow your advisors to speak freely, except for the Archbishop of Würzburg, who has the most shallow foundation, everyone else has basically expressed their true thoughts.

The Archbishop of Wuerzburg didn't say anything, and Ladislaus didn't force him, and he didn't want to decide on a route today.

He really doesn't have weight right now.

"Since King Louis doesn't trust us, we have to do our best." Ladislaus then began to arrange work. [

"Your Highness Jones, no matter how much risk your precious agent will take, I hope that Her Majesty Queen Mary of Hungary will understand the seriousness of the situation in the near future, and suggest that she organize self-defense force as much as possible if she has the opportunity." This Habu The princess of the Habsburg family is now completely suppressed by her husband, but Ladislaus knows that in the worst case, the princess of the Habsburg family can help her. "I credit her with 20 thalers through the Fugger Textile Association in Buda."

Money is needed everywhere.

Although the attacks of Ibrahim and Duden failed to save Enleco, they did severely damage the Austrian economy. The few big magic spells of Sazastan consumed nearly [-] talers of spell-casting materials.

Spellcasters face off against samurai and rogues, and a draw is a financial defeat.

"Your Highness Frundsberg, the Austrian Army must start mobilizing immediately, regardless of how much pressure it will put on the autumn harvest. I want all the Württemberg field soldiers and mercenary regiments that can be organized, and the militia troops in the western provinces too. To concentrate in Vienna, I will mobilize another 5000 men on the basis of the [-] standing army."

"Your Excellency Machiavelli, the Inland Fleet must once again summarize and confirm the hydrological conditions of the Danube, and do not start construction of new warships. For the next time, the shipyards on the Danube will continue to manufacture simple transport ships 24 hours a day in three shifts. The strategic warehouses along the Danube should stockpile all kinds of materials as much as possible, and at the same time, all provinces must mobilize civilians. Although there are river transportation to rely on, I hope that at least [-] civilians can deliver food to the army by land before summer."

"Your Highness Sazastan, please go to Prague to see General Federtaler in person, and tell him that I am willing to accept his proposal, as long as he can resist the Ottomans and return the Electorate of Bohemia to the The Holy Roman Empire is directly under the royal family, so the Habsburg family is happy to recognize his contribution in the fight against the Ottoman Empire's aggression, and thinks that he is a natural candidate for the king of Hungary. You must meet him in person and speak with His Royal Highness Misrella Confirm the details of a Second Plan operation."

"Your Excellency Hohenzollern, I need you and President Fugger and President Machiavelli to sort out the national debt plan and provide funds as much as possible." "Your Excellency Archbishop Wurzburg, the reorganization plan of the Vienna militia must be slowed down. Please help mobilize troops and civilians."

Although it has not received any effective assistance, Austria's national machinery is making violent friction sounds, and it is fully equipped to deal with the offensive of the Ottoman Empire. (to be continued...)