Warlock Royal Family

On February 2th, the day after Susan arrived in Siena, leaving only one night for his daughter and lover, the old Colonna led 12 troops including 450 "Ligurian archbishop guards" People, left Siena and marched towards the Republic of Florence.

Although Ladislaus really wanted to train the troops for a few more days, at least so that the soldiers would not fall off their horses, but now that the military situation is in full swing, he can only bid farewell to the short-lived tenderness of the Marquis Facchetti and bring He went to Florence with his troops.

Mrs. Reinhardt can bring it, and the third-level priest is somewhat useful.

After this battle, the old Colonna reorganized the troops. The troops and experienced officers who performed better in the battle were brought to the north, and those related households who performed poorly were responsible for staying in Siena.

The battle bounty is not a big deal for those son-in-law officers. It is the happiest thing to continue to fish the conquered people of Siena. The old Colonna's policy has been widely supported.

The old Colonna also carried out a thorough purge of the troops before departure. Even the camps of senior officers were thoroughly checked, and all women and other non-military personnel were driven out of the barracks.

All female spellcasters and combatants must live together.

The Church of Rome has not fought wars in the past decade or so. A generation ago, Cesare Bogier and Julius II launched many hegemony wars with the intention of unifying Italy. Therefore, the elderly officers and soldiers are still very military. literate.

Moreover, the old Colonna had a long history of prestige in the Roman army, and he had enough authority to strengthen discipline.

Therefore, the reinforcements that the Spanish commander, the Marquis of Pescara, saw five days later were a reasonably good army, at least much stronger than the Florentine army that was founded by commerce.

He was extremely satisfied with the elite cavalry of Ladislaus. The Marquis observed the "Ligurian archbishop's guard" marching in three columns on the tower of Pisa, and thought to himself, it seems that this Ligurian It is true that the archbishop is a member of the royal family. This is taking the emperor's business as his own business.

Of course, he didn't need to know that this newly formed army still looked a bit like marching in formation, and in order to maintain its horsepower, the soldiers had been walking for the first few days.

Not to mention, because of the tight formation, a few Italians could be rescued by experienced German colleagues so that they would not be embarrassed.

Although Ladislaus himself was a little confused, there was a stubborn voice in his consciousness telling him that the ability to line up was the source of combat effectiveness.

Anyway, for now, the Marquis of Pescara seems to agree with this idea.

The performance of Ladislaus' subordinates gave him more weight in front of the Marquis of Pescara. Of course, His Excellency the Marquis also valued this Lord Habsburg in the Cyric Church very much.

Now that Ladislaus has personal combat effectiveness and his subordinates look good, the Marquis of Pescara is naturally more eager.

Amidst the music played by the Spanish military band, the commanders of the "discussing the law and defending the religion" coalition met.

The Marquis of Pescara even saluted Ladislaus first, and ranked the old Colonna second. Although the emperor's ambassador to Florence had already declared diplomatic etiquette to Pescara, the old Colonna represented the true diplomacy in diplomacy. The election of the pope should have priority.

However, the Marquis of Pescara, who is quite clear about the political situation in the Church of Rome, doesn't care about all this at all.

Old Colonna will not turn his face for the majesty of the true pope.

"I praise your piety, Your Excellency the Archbishop. I am really relieved to see you here. With your help, I have full confidence in repelling the French invaders." After doing enough homework, I know that the Marquis of Pescara is from Since the grandfather of the current emperor, he is a veteran who has served the Kingdom of Spain. Ladislaus' low profile towards the opponent is naturally not simply understood as flattery.

"Your Excellency the Marquis, you are too praised. General Palaospa Colonna's army is the main force, and it is a truly elite army. What's more, I am only the archbishop, and I really dare not take your praise." Praise piety is exclusive to Cardinal's greeting.

At this time, the Marquis of Pescara and the old Colonna greeted each other. They are old acquaintances. 30 years ago, after Charles VIII began to manage the Apennine Peninsula, the two of them have been supporting each other many times as friendly troops.

Although the old Colonna belonged to the nobles of the Church of Rome, he had quite a large territory in Naples as a report to assist in resisting the French invasion. Currently, these territories are managed by the "official mistress" of his dead son.

The old Colonna also understood the other party's behavior of getting close to the younger generation first. After all, it was not easy to make a living in the court of Madrid. If there was a chance to catch up with a member of the warlock royal family, it must be seized.

In any case, it is a good thing for him that his daughter's lover is so respected. The greater the weight of Ladislaus, the better he can protect the Colonna family.

After a brief greeting to his old friend, the Marquis of Pescara explained his greeting.

"Your Excellency the Archbishop, you don't know. During my stay in Sardinia, Prime Minister Sazastan's messenger who asked for a red cassock for you has already gone to Rome. With the current situation, I think His Majesty the Pope will give full consideration to it." The significance of your appointment as Cardinal. I see no doubt that your piety will be widely admired." Although the emperor himself was leading the army in the Netherlands to confront the King of France at this time, his regent Prime Minister It will still spontaneously expand the interests of the Habsburg family, and the seat of the College of Cardinals is certainly worth fighting for.

"It is indeed an honor for me to be appreciated by His Majesty the Emperor, but I have little knowledge, so it is not certain whether I can be promoted." Ladislaus still has reservations. After all, members of the royal family of the Holy Roman Empire have always been very dissatisfied. Welcomed by the Rome Cardinals, if Adrian VI is really appointed, it will inevitably trigger a round of crony criticism. You must know that the Black Hand Church in North Germany has always ridiculed the ubiquitous nepotism in the city of Rome.

Although Colonna Sr. reaffirmed his support for Ladislaus, he also had doubts, especially since the appointment needed the support of a local Italian cardinal, such as someone who did not show up today.

"Why didn't the Medici cardinal come today?" How to let the guests greet the guests? Even though they just broke up, the diplomatic etiquette can't be discounted so much. No member of the Medici family saw it today. Florence The Republic only sent an ordinary reception official who couldn't even speak.

This question made the Marquis of Pescara snort coldly.

The emperor's ambassador explained on his behalf: "His Royal Highness Cardinal is ill."