Warlock Royal Family

"Your Majesty the Dictator, it is really spectacular. For many years, the Republic of Venice has not mobilized such a large number of soldiers."

The port of Urbino was very busy. A senior member of the Venetian Republic who went out with the army couldn't help but feel proud when he saw the endless army in front of him. He sighed from the bottom of his heart to the little Goriti.

No matter how much black history there is, as long as it can really show the strength of the country and protect the interests of its own group, then it will naturally be sincerely loved.

The Chosen Pope has invested heavily and sent a fleet to finally win a key ally in the struggle for northern Italy, although the past few years have lost a lot of territory to Ladislaus, except for a few distant outer islands, the Republic is now Only the main island of Venice and the province of Dalmatia are left, but the populous island of Venice still has the first-class mobilization force of this era.

In addition to the dense population and the fact that Central Italy is densely covered with the highest density mercenary wing in Europe, after investing nearly one million talers at one time, the little Goriti immediately pulled up an army of 3000 people, more than half of which were They are mercenaries with considerable combat effectiveness. Although the combat effectiveness of half of the militia is suspicious, the core force of thousands of sailors can still be expected.

"Although it is not enough to confront the Duke of Bourbon's troops head-on, it should be enough to pursue him after he enters Provence." The Duke of Urbino also greeted the army at the port, but he actually didn't want this army at all. Troops come to his house.

The Principality of Urbino is theoretically a vassal of the Papal State, but in fact it is a semi-independent force. He does not want the power of the true pope to recover at all.

The Venetian army refrained from attacking the provinces taken by the United Kingdom.On the contrary, the detour to the south is of course hoping not to confront Ladislaus alone.

The little brother Liti, who was riding on a tall horse, looked majestic now, although he still lacked the murderous look and sharpness of a long-standing commander.Nor was he as steady and calm as his father once was. [

But this poor bastard who was once played by Ladislaus so much that he would rather die, now indeed naturally exudes a vertical and horizontal domineering all over his body, and he no longer has the image of the half-dead psychopath he used to be.

But he sat silently on his horse, and a figure dressed as a cardinal next to him spoke to the Duke of Urbino.

"We don't intend to pursue the Spanish army." His words made the Duke of Urbino stunned. "Our army has to cross the Apennines to pursue Bourbon's army. I'm afraid we won't be able to catch up with the French friendly forces to attack them. Our plan is to go to Rome first, and then go south to attack Naples according to the order of His Majesty the Pope. Or to destroy Pisa. The traitor."

The republicans in Florence have now compromised with the true pope again, and the Medici mercenary captain in Pisa cannot compromise.

The harm from within the family is obviously different from the harm from political enemies.

"Both Pisa and Naples are prosperous cities. Your Highness, are you interested in reimbursing His Majesty the Pope with us?" The temptation in the cardinal's voice made the Duke of Urbino feel hot.

Half a month ago, the Duke of Bourbon led his irascible troops to the south. Along the way, the Republic of Liguria and the Principality of Modena honestly handed over a huge amount of ransom so that they would not rob them.

The Duke of Bourbon received a ransom of more than 15 talers without a sword.

If this money was placed before the mutiny, it should be able to stabilize the troops, but the soldiers who have experienced the stimulation of the looting of Turin are no longer satisfied.They just restrained the urge to rob the territory of Liguria and Modena, and still wanted to continue south.

"The captains say that their subordinates are still not satisfied." The Prince of Orange reported to the Duke of Bourbon. "I think they want to get rich themselves."

The change in mentality is not only happening among the soldiers, but the middle and low-level officers have also been stimulated by the benefits arranged by Marshal Doria to increase their appetite.

It is so easy to get money after "showing dignity", so why not "show dignity" further?

Those who honestly give the money will save their lives, and the uncle who refuses to pay the money will go directly to get it.

The Duke of Bourbon was worried about where he would go to find money to satisfy the desire of his troops. Could it be that he really wanted to attack the territory of the Roman Church? [

Although the Pope and Francois alliance.However, since the Hohenstaufen family became extinct, the royal family of the Holy Roman Empire has never publicly contested with the true pope.

After all, the Holy See is deeply entrenched. If he survives this time, he will definitely become a scapegoat.

"The officer told the soldiers that His Majesty the Pope really chose to care about the believers. He was only deceived by some treacherous cardinals. They went south to cut off the treacherous ministers who deceived the Holy Cong." The Prince of Orange didn't know whether to be happy or worried .It's just a traditional problem in the Spanish army. Although this solution has freed the soldiers' hands and feet, it has made them even more scruples.

"No matter what, let's go to Arezzo first." Arezzo is an important town in the Church of Rome. Marshal Doria and the Duke of Modena agreed to his request very quickly and fully, and the Duke of Bourbon was not good either. He really didn't want to provoke their resistance by robbing their territory. "Although Pisa and Florence still belong to the Pope Elect in name, they are actually controlled by the local nobles. These two famous cities should be able to satisfy their desires."

"We should still find a chance to kill a few captains." Blavan Fugger refused to be led by the nose like this. "The following must pay the price, otherwise the order of the army will be disorganized and eventually become a mob."

But the Duke of Bourbon and the Prince of Orange glanced at each other quickly and did not answer. Not to mention that Madrid has not responded yet, even if the emperor ordered them to cut off the culprit, they would find a way to avoid it.

They are a Frenchman and a Dutchman who really can't kill the captain. Officers of this level must have their own roots.

Even civilian officers who were killed purely by bravery and luck must have been connected to a certain network when they reached this position.

Unless Ferdinand personally brings the royal guards to do it, at least an old Spanish nobleman is required to take care of this cause and effect.

As a mage, Fugger thought of several tough methods. Although he was a purely lonely minister in Spain, he was a true confidant of the emperor and not the person in charge, so he would naturally work hard to protect Ferdinand's interests.

"Isn't there no chance? Those joint captains even come to meetings together now." Duke Bourbon made an excuse. In fact, the joint captains also have different circles and internal conflicts, and they are divided into several small groups when they come together. It is said that there are still contradictions between the officer faction and the rebel faction.

He still has a chance to do it.

It's just that he wants to rely on this army to restore the Duchy of Bourbon. After he became a duke and left, he might have great repercussions if he forged such a big grudge against himself.

"Continue to talk to those captains, let them consider their family's ancient honor in Spain, we can persuade them to solve the chaos by themselves." With the approval of the Duke of Bourbon.

In fact, he also got a little bit of benefits. Marshal Andre Doria was obviously frightened by the massacre in Turin. He not only gave them the number they asked for, but also gave him tens of thousands of towers. Le, thank you a million for not looting the minor towns of Liguria.

This guy is self-aware, he may have some skills in the water, how can he be my opponent on land, Mr. Bourbon? (to be continued...)