Conquer the Dawn of Heaven

In Madrid’s El Padua Palace, Alexander VI is reading a letter.

The letter was written by someone who surprised him.

Giuliano della Rovere.

When he heard that this letter was written by the old Rovere, Alexander VI did not hide his surprise in the slightest.

But then he felt that he should have guessed the content of the letter. It was thought that the old Rovere had already wanted to showdown with him, made certain promises, and then forced him to abdicate. This letter is probably this kind of ultimatum.

This made Alexander VI a bit angry. He felt that he was offended, but he still pulled the wax seal to see what old Rovere would do in the letter.

But what Alexander VI did not expect was that there was nothing in this letter about forcing him to abdicate. On the contrary, the old Rovere was quite concerned about his family affairs, and it was very vaguely revealed that Alexander VI was almost thunderous. News.

"Jeffrey and Ferdinand colluded together?"

Alexander VI felt that his thin face seemed to be slapped fiercely. The hot feeling, even across the Mediterranean Sea, seemed to make him see the old Rovere’s gloat smile in the letter.

Alexander VI did not think that the old Rovere was instigating the relationship between him and Jeffrey, or that Jeffrey did not have the weight to let the future pope go out and deal with it himself.

So all of this is obviously true, but why the son who makes him least favorite would do such a thing is not what Alexander VI can imagine.

However, in the letter he noticed a very important point, that is, Ferdinand seems to have made a certain promise like Jeffrey. Although he does not know what the promise is, it is enough for Jeffrey to make such a stupid decision. .

Thinking of Ferdinand’s methods, Alexander VI couldn’t help worrying. He was not worried about Geoffrey. In fact, he had always suspected that Geoffrey was the result of Vanoza’s fornication, so he never liked Geoff. in.

But if Ferdinand used Jeffrey to hit him, it would be a good pawn.

So what will Ferdinand promise?

Alexander VI couldn't help thinking about this question, and at the same time he was thinking that the old Rovere revealed to him what was the purpose of all this?

Old Rovere couldn't be so kind, so he must have asked for something.

Alexander VI gradually felt that he had understood the old Rovere's thoughts, so he took a pen to write a letter after some consideration.

The Pope thought that this letter was not difficult to write, but gradually he found it seemed a little difficult to write.

This made him start to be a little surprised, and then he couldn't help feeling a little bit emotional.

This letter was written to Alexander. If it were in the past, he would naturally make his request, and perhaps even deliberately put on a pretentious attitude as the pope and the old man.

And Alexander seems to be willing to serve the old man, at least he did well before.

Even thinking about how Caesar had caused all sorts of troubles for Alexander so many times, as long as Lucrezia cried and pleaded in front of Alexander, he could always forgive his annoying brother-in-law more or less.

Even Alexander VI felt that if Caesar had met Alexander instead of Rusha, he might be able to hold his life.

It is this relationship that connects the two through Lucrezia, which makes Alexander VI feel that they are somewhat close.

But suddenly, Alexander VI discovered that he didn't seem to know what attitude to use to write to his "son-in-law".

Obviously the tone of command was not appropriate, but he really couldn't hold his face to write the words of the request. Finally, after pondering for a while, the pope simply sealed the old Rovere’s letter again and wrote it on the envelope. His name was given to the entourage who had been waiting.

He believed that Alexander knew what he meant, so at least this would save him from the embarrassment of his awkward tone.

After finishing all this, the Pope walked to the window and looked at the low orange groves spread over the ground like gold in the distance. Alexander VI let out an inaudible sigh.

Times have changed, and this is the first time he has felt the changes around him so clearly.

Perhaps it was because of years of experience in contests at the peak of the power struggle, Alexander VI had a hunch that this change was not just because of a change in his personal situation, and even the Vatican in Italy and the entire Christian world seemed to stand together. The crossroads that may determine the future direction.

Maybe abdication is a good choice?

Suddenly, a thought that had never happened before flashed in Alexander VI's mind, and then he pressed it down.

The Borgias will not shrink back because they fear the harm caused by power.

The people of Borgias are the masters of power and their slaves.

This is the fate of all Borgias.

A cool breeze blew into the window, and the sleeping Rusha instinctively pulled the blanket on her body, her smooth and round shoulders moved slightly, and then her whole body squeezed into the warm embrace in front of her.

Alexander stretched out his fingers and slid along the bridge of Ruosha's nose, and then tapped her nose.

Ruosha seemed to feel something, her eyebrows wrinkled, and a slight "hum" sound from her nose seemed to be annoying.

The sky was still very dark, and the outline of the house outside could be vaguely seen through the starlight.

This is a house not far from the palace. The owner of the house is Isabella’s former private treasurer Don Marklosbyne.

This house was originally a secret property under the name of Don Marcos Bain, which means that no one knows the existence of this place except himself, and even his housekeeper does not know that his master still has this outside. An industry.

Don Marcos Byrne didn't buy this property for the sake of happiness. He likes the quietness here, and sometimes it is important to think about things where no one can disturb him.

It was here when the decision to take refuge in Alexander was made. At that time, there was no one around him, and even the porter temporarily hired to look after the house was sent away by him.

But when Alexander asked him to find a secluded house for himself, Don Marklosbyne recommended his house without hesitation.

And he also assured Alexander that "no one will disturb the peace and interest of His Highness."

For the treasurer to be such a person, Alexander is quite appreciated.

So he simply accepted the gift from the treasurer, and at the same time hinted to Don Macrosbyne that he might be required to "do his part" for himself in the future government.

Isabella's personal treasurer, this is a person who holds the key to the huge wealth that Isabella had in the past.

So it's not that he holds a treasure house full of gold jewels, but that he is more familiar than anyone with the fate and context of Isabella's wealth. Mastering this is more important than getting a pile of gold.

And Alexander also knew that Don Markrosbine was up for sale with the things he had in his hands, but Alexander didn't mind "buying" his goods at a price that everyone was satisfied with.

Ruosa moved again, and Alexander looked down and found that she was awake.

"When is the time?" Ruosha asked, and then she sat up suddenly, regardless of the blanket slipping off her body, so that even in the dark, she could still see the intoxicating whiteness, but she still asked urgently "What Time?"

"It's still early, go to bed later."

Alexander put the blanket on her, and then gently supported her shoulders to make her lie down again, but Ruosha was not obedient this time.

"It's almost dawn, I must leave immediately."

Ruosa said that she got off the bed. She fumbled in the dark for the clothes that were thrown everywhere the night before, trying to wear them one by one. She soon discovered that this was obviously too difficult for her. The task, and eventually had to sit on the bedside helplessly.

"You are like a Cinderella who will recover after 12 o'clock, but I don't know where your crystal shoes are hidden." Alexander smiled and gently embraced Ruosa from behind. "Don't worry, no one knows. this place."

"But we should still be careful. We don't know how many eyes are staring at us now." Ruo Sha handed over something that seemed to be a cloak and gently put it on her body. She stood up and moved forward a few steps. Turning around and looking at Alexander, "You are about to become a king. You should not be frustrated by something meaningless."

"It's not a pointless thing," Alexander reached out to Ruosha, asking her to come to her. "You have to know how many people are expecting you to give birth to a child. This is so important to them. Because it is related to the future of too many people."

"But this is not the reason for you to keep me here," Ruosha seemed a little angry. "I think even if I was found with a Moor, it would be better than being seen with you. many."

Alexander shrugged helplessly. He knew that even the Queen of Sicily and the commander-in-chief of the army would inevitably have some small emotions, even how gentle before, how unreasonable they would be now.

"Balundi is coming soon, isn't it?" Ruosha asked suddenly, "you should have a legal heir. This is more urgent than me."

Alexander was silent for a moment. He knew that Ruo Sha was right. As the succession ceremony approached, who was sitting next to him became an issue of concern to countless people.

There have been countless examples of monarchs divorcing their original wives because they needed a noble heir in history, but the vacant queen throne around the king at this time has become the goal of countless people.

Just think about the identity of the Queen of Castile. If you want to come to the courts of European countries, you will be very willing to see such a family member. Even if the conditions are right, even Maximian would not consider using another one. Daughter or niece in exchange for an alliance with Castile.

At this time, Barendi's identity seemed very embarrassing and even dangerous.

Even if the old Rovere became the pope, Barendi's identity may not be enough to ensure that she can become the queen of Castile.

This can be understood by just thinking about it.

Alexander inherited Castile in the name of Joel Modilo Astamara. This was originally a controversial event.

The identity of the illegitimate child became a major obstacle for him to wear the crown, so that he did not pass the law, but took the throne by force.

Because of this, many people cannot help wondering whether Alexander will marry a princess of pure blood in order to prove his legitimacy, and if you think about it, this is indeed the best shortcut to get him recognized by all European courts as soon as possible. .

But Barendi's background obviously cannot meet this need.

He was also an illegitimate child. If it was said that Valenti could sit firmly on the throne of the Duke of Rome Theia, if he was born similar to Alexander, then she would worry about this now.

Considering that Barendi must be anxious now, Ruo Sha can't help but feel a little bit of pride with a little bit of malice.

Perhaps no one can compete with her for the throne of the Duchess, but she may not sit securely on the throne of the queen, so it seems that only the identity of the younger sister is really the only one.

"So when will she be there?" Ruosha asked again, and seeing Alexander turned her head slightly, Ruosha reached out and took his face to let him look at herself.

In the darkness, Alexander's eyes flickered, and Ruo Sha did not speak.

The silence did not last long. Alexander broke the deadlock first.

"We can't let her come right now. Rometesia needs her to preside over the situation," Alexander said first. Seeing Ruo Sha not intending to speak, he had to continue saying "I have considered it, and Barendi must do My queen."

Speaking of this, Alexander looked at Ruosha with helpless eyes in the night.

"Oh, is it?" Ruosa turned her smooth back to Alexander, and then leaned back and nestled in Alexander's arms, looking at the slightly dim starlight outside the window. "Can you tell me the reason?" "

Alexander rubbed Ruosha's long silky hair lightly with his cheek, and looked out the window with her.

"First of all, Barendi is my wife," he said so he glanced at the expression on Ruosha's face, and then continued, "Whether it was the establishment of Rome Thesia or later she became my prison, Barron Di gave too much, everything she did has proved that she is a qualified wife, and I have nothing to blame for her."

"A qualified wife."

Ruosa repeated Alexander's words in a strange tone, and then her slender neck gently twisted and turned to look at Alexander's profile.

"Then tell me, if I were not your sister, would I be a qualified wife?"

Alexander was taken aback for a moment, then smiled helplessly.

"Actually, you know what I mean."

He cast his gaze out of the window again. At this time, a faint greenish white light appeared in the east. If you listen carefully, you can already faintly hear the occasional morning **** in the city.

"Actually, we can't be a qualified wife, can we?"

Ruosha stood up from Alexander's arms and walked barefoot to the window, letting the cool morning breeze blow on her body through the thin veil.

In the gradually bright morning light outside, Ruosha's back looked like a tall white poplar tree.

Then she suddenly turned around, and the veil that was brought up drew past her to cover her figure.

Her eyes looked straight at Alexander, and they looked so bright in the shadow of the backlight.

"I may not be a qualified wife, but I can be your best helper. Who knows you better than me in this world, so my brother, I can give up the position of wife, but I will never give you to others."

Looking at Ruosha, Alexander was a little surprised, and then he couldn't help feeling a lot.

The Pope’s letter was delivered only a few days later.

When the messy messenger stood in front of Alexander, his pitiful appearance bought him a few gold coins and two bottles of rum.

Seeing the content of the letter, Alexander was a little surprised, but he didn't feel much surprised.

Jeffrey has always been a bear kid, but because of his status, he is still a bear kid who can easily put his stupid behavior into practice.

So his father hated him, his brothers alienated him, and finally his wife has been eager to find a lover to add luster to him.

Perhaps because of this, Jeffrey became more perverse, which in turn made his relatives even more alienated from him.

It's no surprise that such a Jeffrey would collude with Ferdinand.

The only thing that Alexander didn't expect was that Ferdinand even took advantage of such a bear child in order to gain the upper hand.

As for the purpose of the old Rovere’s letter to Alexander VI, it is also obvious.

If Jeffrey has violated the biggest taboo of the Borgia family by colluding with Ferdinand for his own personal purposes, then for the old Rovere, whoever prevents his son from becoming the Duke of Milan is his biggest enemy.

For this reason, he can even temporarily unite with Alexander VI, an old enemy.

Ferdinand has been urging Maximian to enter Lombardy, which is undoubtedly really touching the sensitive nerves of the old Rovere.

And although the relationship with Alexander is not harmonious, but seeing his daughter will become the Queen of Castile, this also makes him unable to tolerate Fei ruining this good thing.

Alexander could imagine that for the two veterans of power manipulation, when they suddenly discovered that there might be a common enemy, it might only be as short as a blink of an eye from years of old rivals to this temporary handshake.

And Alexander VI would send him the old Rovere’s letter only out of his last dignity as the pope.

"It seems I have to make a statement," Alexander said to Don Bandraz, who was standing by. "Please prepare a statement for me. The wording should be a little harsher and it must clearly express my determination."

The Mayor of Madrid, temporarily serving as the clerk, prepared paper and pen, and then looked at Alexander quietly.

"First, as a member of the Borgia family, I am deeply concerned about the current situation of my brother Giovanni’s widow and children, and at the same time reiterate my support and protection for their legal inheritance of the Gandino territory and title. ..."

When Alexander said this, he noticed that the quill pen in the mayor’s hand seemed to have a pause, and he waved his hand slightly to signal him to continue recording: “Secondly, I announce that I will officially send an envoy to Rome Tesia to announce the Duchess Valenti. De Juliante Gombre is the future queen of Castile!"

Don Bandraz, who had been imagining the first statement, couldn’t help but stay in a daze after hearing Alexander’s second announcement. A drop of ink on the nib of his quill fell immediately, leaving a lot on the paper. An eye-catching spot of pitch black ink.

Too many things happened in Iberia in September, but all these disputes and changes cannot be compared with the enthronement of the regent of Castile, Joel Modilo Astra.

Although the date of the coronation ceremony was set in October, and because of the special circumstances, there was obviously no time to invite monarchs from other countries to observe the ceremony, but the change of the Castilian throne still caused shocks throughout Europe.

However, before this, another even more eye-catching incident focused all eyes on the southwestern peninsula of Europe.

Alexander announced the establishment of a coalition composed of Castilians and Sicilians, and the commander of this army is the respected Gonzalo.

The powerful armies of the two countries were suddenly under the command of one person. The only reason for this could only be the imminent war.

The enemy is obviously Ferdinand of Aragon.

What makes people pay attention to is that, as an opponent who was competing with Gonzalo on the battlefield not long ago, Ruosa has expressed unreserved support for Alexander's decision.

Reminiscent of being the queen of Sicily, she also has a claim to Aragon. The surprise discovery of the whole of Europe. Unknowingly, the brother and sister have shown their ambitions to one of the most powerful kingdoms in Europe.

Alexander didn't know how Ferdinand would react when he heard of his announcement, and he didn't really care.

It is now late autumn, and the Iberian Peninsula has also entered the annual autumn flood season.

It is obviously inappropriate to start a war at this time, but for Alexander there is another major event that affects his heart even more.

After being inspired by Alexander and funded by Manuel, Da Gama was ready for another expedition after several months of preparation.

But this time it is not going to the east again along the new route as in history. UU read www.uukanshu.com instead to explore a completely different channel. Da Gama will make the final supply in the Azores. Just sail all the way west.

His destination is the Northern Continent, which has been speculated so far, but has not yet been proven.

Such a feat means that the time to discover the new world will be 40 years earlier than the actual discovery of the North American continent in history!

Because of these 40 years, the New World known as America in history will not only have a completely different name, but the pattern of the new world in the future will also be completely different.

"This is the proof that I have been in this world."

When he heard that Da Gama's fleet had set sail as scheduled, even though he knew that Ruo Sha would not really understand the meaning of this sentence, Alexander still expressed such emotion.

Then he cleaned up his mood and walked to the map on the table.

Above, the terrain of Aragon is just in sight!