Warlock Royal Family

While the raid was being discussed in Siena, the old Colonna and Ladislaus were patrolling the barracks outside the city.

While the defenders are terrified by the performance of the two "defenders", the attackers are also terrified of the opponent's powerful weapons.

But it was not until all the affairs were arranged, Machiavelli was called, and the guards were kept at a certain distance, that Ladislaus told the old Colonna what he thought.

"General, this is my first time participating in a war and I have no experience, so if there are any fallacies, please point them out." Ladislaus showed a low profile first, and then said the real problem, "I miss you and the United States. The meeting place arranged by Bishop Diqi should have considered the threat of the enemy's catapults defending the city, is it true that the catapults in Siena have more power and range than expected?"

The old Colonna was silent for a while before he said: "Medici and the Medici who killed my son have participated in the siege many times and know the process of the trebuchet very well. I may make mistakes occasionally. Damn Medici Qi may make mistakes occasionally, but it is impossible for us to make the mistake of miscalculating the distance together. There must be more trebuchets on the tower than usual. The city of Siena is very cleverly designed. There are three The turret, we can't observe the city from outside the city, let alone see the trebuchet on the commanding heights, I don't think Siena should have such technical capabilities, if I'm not wrong, it should be an old talk about His Royal Highness Shure The masterpiece nearly cost us our lives, and I think we may have to make a long siege until the enemy's stores are exhausted."

"What you said is very reasonable, General. Such a powerful and precise stone throwing will definitely cause great difficulties for us to attack the city. But I must suggest to attack the city. Have you considered dividing and defusing the enemy?" asked Machiavelli.

"Do you have any suggestions, Mr. Machiavelli?" Although the old Colonna felt that it was a bit strange that Machiavelli asked for the siege and then said "divided and disintegrated", but in order not to embarrass his daughter's lover, he decided to let Machiavelli went on.

"His Majesty the True Pope announced that Bishop Fei killed his successor and killed your son by mistake in order to avoid leaving office. Although we all know this is not true, it is necessary to insist on this statement at present. Therefore, the Fei family must be punished." Severe punishment and complete annihilation. The other families of the Republic of Siena should be given a chance to redeem themselves." Machiavelli suggested to instigate rebellion.

"Other families? You mean?" Old Colonna understood that since Machiavelli raised this question, there must be specific suggestions.

"For example, the Petrucci family, the consul, you know, I led the Florentine army to surround the city 20 years ago. At that time, the patriarch of the Petrucci family helped organize the city defense as the treasurer. He gave me the ability to organize the defense. It caused a lot of trouble. Later, he relied on his performance in defending the city to be elected consul. He once invited me to take up a public office in the Republic of Siena. Although I hoped to be able to display my talents, I still could not accept the immediate transfer to the opposing camp. This kind of thing. Although I declined his invitation, I have been exchanging letters with Consul Petrucci, which can be regarded as a little friendship." Unlike the royal family in a monarchy country, which has no choice, even the strongest family in the republic may not Don't choose to sacrifice the Republic and beg the enemy to give them a little leftovers.

"In the four consul elections of the Republic of Siena in the past 20 years, Petrucci won three of them. Once they surrender, they will never be able to retain such a status. What's more, the city defense of Siena is indeed extraordinary, and there are French reinforcements to support it. Looking forward, do you think they will really choose to surrender?" Old Colonna's words made Ladislaus shrug his shoulders. Cut off his head.

"If you go back 200 years in history, you will find that the Petrucci family has only won three of the past forty elections in the Republic of Siena, just because the old nobles of Siena now value him for organizing defense The ability of the Petrucci Consul to be elected consecutively. The prosperity of the Petrucci family is based on the talent of the contemporary patriarch. I have met several of his sons, but they are all mediocre people. Once he dies, there is absolutely no one It can keep the current advantage of the Petrucci family."

"Even if the position of consul cannot be retained, the Petrucci family has developed greatly in the past 20 years. How many benefits have they gained from the trade with the Kingdom of France? Are you willing to give up this piece of fat until the last moment?" Old Cologne Na still thinks that asking the largest shareholder to betray the company is easier than asking the king to betray his kingdom, but it is still too difficult.

"It is only because he can collect more taxes and optimize the defense of the city defense organization that the current consul can keep his position. I am sure that although he has gained a lot of benefits by taking charge of the purchasing power, how can he strengthen the tax system? It’s not that he greatly offended Siena’s traditional forces. In addition, although he is also a mage, he is not very high-level, and his lifespan will not be very long. Petrucci’s consul is already in his 60s, and his days are coming to an end. He must have been Just worry about what's going on behind him."

"There is a big difference between worrying about one's family and betraying one's country to protect one's family."

"As I said, he is a politician, not a politician. He doesn't understand my dream at all, which is why I can't serve him. If abandoning the Republic of Siena can preserve the Petrucci family, he I will." After Machiavelli finished this paragraph, he turned around and explained to Ladislaus: "Your Excellency, you have read my book, and you must know how much I wanted a unified and powerful Italian nation. country, but I think you must understand that I am only serving you and the emperor wholeheartedly."

"Don't worry, my friend, I fully understand you. How can a man love his monarch if he doesn't love his homeland, himself, and those close to him, but I hope you understand that a Europa needs A strong pillar to counter the threat of the Star-Moon Demon Worshiper, to explore and conquer new worlds." Ladislaus added something else in passing, reaffirming his trust in Machiavelli.

"You mean that we can directly send envoys into the city to conduct peace talks on the surface, but actually promise Consul Petrucci to protect his family and ask him to accept our annexation of the Republic of Siena?"

"I'm afraid things won't be so easy. If Consul Petrucci wants to surrender, enough pressure must be exerted. The food reserves in Siena City should not be able to support the French army to break through all the castles between Milan and Florence. But If we procrastinate too long under the city of Siena, even if the French army captures a few of those castles, the Florentine army may have to retreat. With the friendly troops retreating, the morale of the soldiers must be completely over."

"So, are you suggesting to contact the damned Medici and attack Siena together regardless of the inevitable huge casualties?" Old Colonna said with a frown.

"No, general, I think what Mr. Machiavelli suggested is that we wait for the damn Medici to contact us and attack Siena together." Ladislaus finally said.