Chapter 52: News from Rome
After finishing the four-party talks, Marin returned to East Friesland along the same road. After returning to Aurich, he met Archbishop Rovere who was holding his grandson. However, Marin thinks how he feels that his father-in-law has something to do with himself.
Sure enough, after coaxing little Caesar, Archbishop Rovere mysteriously pulled Marin into the study, and let the waiters back ...
"What's wrong? Father-in-law ..."
"Sister-in-law, tell you the good news-my manpower, finally arranged to the father and son of Alexander VI ..."
"Oh? It's gratifying!" Marin was also very happy. Because, this shows that his father-in-law is closer to the pope. And he will soon become "the pope and his son-in-law".
"But ..."
"what happened?"
"Rome of the Roman bishops was spent ..." Archbishop Rovere said embarrassedly. He is now a wanted person. Without industry support, he can only rely on Marin to sponsor him.
"This ... no problem, I will ask Kohler to allocate another 100,000 gold coins to you ..." There must be unconditional support for the father-in-law as pope. After all, it is my own hope in the future.
"Well, now, we have also arranged the manpower, you see, when is it good to do it?" Archbishop Rovere wanted to hear Marin's opinion.
"Right, my father-in-law, over the Roman army, did you make arrangements?" Marin suddenly remembered. This matter is important because Caesar Borgia is the commander-in-chief of the army of the Pope, and there are many people in his army.
If Alexander VI died, Archbishop Rovere returned to Rome and was opposed by the army of Caesar Pogia. It was also very troublesome.
Before, Marin had intended to send the 10,000-strong army of Teutonic to Archbishop Rovere as a guard. However, Marin now needs those 10,000 people to fight Denmark. Then, with Archbishop Rovere going to Rome, only the 100 Papal Guards are there. This is obviously not enough to ensure security, and it would be troublesome if the Papal forces rioted and attacked Archbishop Rovere.
"Army? Arrangement?" Archbishop Rovere obviously neglected this.
"Of course, even if you poisoned the father and son of Borgia, what would you do if their Yu Dang sent troops to kill you?"
"This ..." Archbishop Rovere clearly realized the seriousness of the problem.
In fact, the current army of the Papal State is completely in the hands of Caesar Pogia. The former army of the old feudal forces was expelled by him with mercenaries. Now, it is unlikely that Archbishop Rovere wanted to intervene in the Papal army. Because those troops were recruited by Caesar Borgia themselves, not the army of the original feudal aristocracy of the Papal State.
However, there are not many Caesar Pogia troops, only 4,000 people. Moreover, it should be scattered in several places in the Papal State. There are only about 2,000 people who really guard Rome.
Marin thought for a while and decided to let Archbishop Rovere suspend his actions. He decided to go to the southern region again to recruit 5,000 mercenaries. Of course, he did not let these 5000 recruits help Archbishop Rovere. Of these 5,000 recruits, Marin decided to train alongside him and be led by veterans. Then he recruited 5,000 men from the veterans and followed Archbishop Rovere to the south.
Then, he took 15,000 veterans and 5,000 new recruits to fight against Denmark. As for the domestic, Marin intends to use those militia to protect, still commanded by the old Huffman, just like when he was fighting against Saxony.
However, Marin does not have so many ships, so many people are transported to Italy at once. Therefore, Marin must first choose a place to house these 5,000 people.
This location must be near Italy, but it cannot be an area controlled by Spain. Because the current pope is Spanish. If you know that you want to murder the Pope of the Spaniards, you have to turn your face? However, it cannot be too far from Italy. Otherwise, when Alexander VI is dead, if the distance is too far, even if the army is transported and the new pope has been selected, then the daylily will be cold ...
Near Sicily and Sardinia, near Rome, could not be used to place troops because the Spanish were at that time. After thinking about it, Marin decided to find an island in the offshore area of Tunisia to install the army.
Marin suddenly remembered that two oars sailing along the Egyptian route had found two small islands on the west side of the island of Malta. One is called Linosa and the other is Lampedusa. There are no troops stationed on either island.
However, after landing, the crew of Marin's crew discovered that the island of Linosa was smaller and lacked fresh water. Only a small number of Italian fishermen stayed here from time to time.
In the southern part of Lampedusa, there was originally a small fishing village. Unfortunately, it was invaded by Berber pirates and appeared to be destroyed. Now, on Lampedusa ~ www.wuxiaspot.com ~ no one lives. Because it is too close to North Africa, and there is no garrison stationed, so it is vulnerable to invasion by North African pirates.
However, for Marin's 5000 army, this is not a problem. When the pirates meet them, they have to freak out ...
As for why not go to the bigger island of Malta? Sorry, that side is now controlled by the Kingdom of Aragon in Spain. Although not carefully managed, there are also Spanish people on it. Tibetan soldiers there will surely be known by Ferdinand II.
Therefore, Lampedusa, close to the African coast, is a good choice. This small island is currently uninhabited, and there are freshwater resources on the island. According to the sailors who have been to this island, there is a spring in a valley on the island, which is okay for thousands of people to drink. Even crops can be grown.
For Marin, it is enough to have such a place that can provide fresh water. As far as food is concerned, Marin is so abundant that it is enough to transport a few more ships.
Then, Archbishop Marin and Archbishop Rovere agreed that Marin would now begin shipping the troops to Lampedusa in batches. Then, they also sent people to buy second-hand ships in various countries. After all, when the time comes for Alexander VI to die, Archbishop Rovere must guarantee that the 5,000 soldiers on the island will be transported to the Papal State within one or two times. Otherwise, you can't control the scene ...
When Alexander VI dies, these people will board the second-hand ships bought on Lampedusa and head straight to the Papal State. After landing, **** Julius II to the city of Rome ...
And the whole process is estimated to take several months ...
In short, Archbishop Rovere, as in the original history, could only ascend to the position of the pope in 1503 ... However, it should be a few faster than the original history of ascending to the position of the pope at the end of November 1503. month……
