Giulio de Medici had many hopes and great risks for his trip to Florence.

He had never been back since he was forced to leave the city at the age of 16, and now standing on King's Hill looking at the city below, Giulio trembled slightly from excitement.

The rooftops of the houses look like waves of dark solidified waves, and the grandeur of the Cathedral of the Hundred Flowers in the distance is like a wave jumping high in the frozen seascape.

Giulio didn't know the romantic line "architecture is a frozen note", but when he stood on the top of the hill and looked down, he was captivated by the beauty of Florence.

"I never thought she was so beautiful," said Giulio to Alexander next to him in an emotional tone, "Count, I must confess that I had not noticed the beauty of Florence at all in the previous years, and I always thought that this city was God-given to the Medici family, so I just wanted to enjoy the luxury and power here." ”

Alexander nodded, he could understand what Giulio meant, it was clear that only when he lost it did he know that the words precious still apply to many people.

"Priest, this city belongs to the Medici family, because she has been branded by the Medici family, believe me this is not a compliment but a fact, so as long as you can convince the Pope, I think soon your family will be able to come back and enjoy everything that belongs to you."

Alexander's words clearly pleased Giulio, who bowed slightly to thank him, and then excitedly asked when he would be able to see the Pope's private secretary.

"It's a pity I can't get into town, so I'd be grateful if you could arrange a meeting for us," Giulio said with a serious look on his face, "Everyone in the Medici family knows how to be grateful, so you can rest assured that you will be rewarded for your help." ”

Alexander nodded earnestly, he did not doubt that Giulio was serious, but thinking of how he had been when he knew that Alexander VI had negotiated terms with the new government in Florence, Alexander felt that the more sincere he was now, the more angry he would become when he knew the truth.

The priest sent by Nomelo did bring the news that the Florentine government had accepted the Vatican's conditions.

This included Florence's willingness to accept the Pope's admonitions, and their admission that all of Savonarola's statements against the Vatican and the Pope himself were slanderous, but these were not the most important things.

What really matters is that Florence recognizes that the Vatican-issued currency is legal and that it is a common currency that can be exchanged at a comparable price with the popular florins and ducats.

Even though he had known it in advance, after seeing the secret letter brought by the priest, Alexander couldn't help but feel a pang of excitement in his heart.

The acquisition of the right to issue currency is an obvious sign that even in the city of Florence it means that a financial system of its own is gradually emerging.

The right to manipulate commodities, the right to set prices in the market and the right to issue money are the real driving force and reliance for dominating a world.

The swords and spears of the kings and nobles only made the battle for these things more dramatic and exciting than ever before.

But before sighing about this, he must first let Giulio know everything that happened, thinking of Giulio's appearance after hearing the news, Alexander felt a little pity for this young man.

However, this is inevitable, and for Alexander, the opportunity to issue a currency in Florence must not be missed, because it is also the key to tying many people to him.

No one knew what Alexander's ultimate goal was, and even Josha only vaguely thought that he seemed to have a goal that would surprise everyone.

So how would those people react when they really knew that his target would actually be the throne of Castile?

Perhaps excitement and excitement, because it means that they have the opportunity to be one of those few who decide the fate of a nation.

However, it is also possible to hesitate or even take the side of the enemy because of fear and worry.

Everything is possible, and Alexander has to worry about this possibility, he knows that he doesn't have many opportunities, and sometimes many opportunities are fleeting.

Giulio de Metizi is only 20 years old this year, although he grew up in a family like Metizi, but he is not the Leo X who won the papal throne by playing with his wrists, he is still young and impulsive, so when he hears about what is happening in Florence, his face is first dull, then uncontrollable anger and almost crazy rage.

"Signed an agreement? Is it the Pope, who signed an agreement with those traitors? ”

Giulio stared at Alexander across from him, his eyes evident with the hatred of being fooled, he was no longer the Medici who had just made a promise of gratitude not long ago, but just a young man who was furious because he felt betrayed.

"Was it all premeditated, or do you want to hand me and Giovanni over to those traitors?"

Looking at the angry Julio, Alexander waved his hand.

"Priest, I can assure you that your safety will not be threatened, and that you and your brother can go wherever you want, but if you want to continue your trip to Rome, I suggest that you get in touch with Cardinal Rovere."

"Oh, it's the nephew of Sistines IV, who murdered my father, right?" The muscles on Julio's face distorted, and his body trembled slightly from excitement, "I forgot that he is still the father of your fiancée, when did the people of the Medici family become so stupid that they actually think they can be friends with you." ”

Alexander shook his head slightly, he knew that the current Giulio obviously didn't listen to him, and just as Giulio said, asking him to go to old Rovere for help was indeed a very strange suggestion.

Giulio is Lorenzo's adopted son, and his biological father is Lorenzo's younger brother Giuliano.

After Sistines IV instructed Sazi and his accomplices to murder Giuliano, Lorenzo took in Giulio as an illegitimate child, and now he suggested that the Giulio brothers defect to old Rovere, which sounds a bit unacceptable.

Alexander, however, knew that his suggestion was not only acceptable, but that history had shown that it was not his whim.

More than ten years later, the Medici family was able to retake Florence because of the support of the old Rovere, who had become Pope at the time.

"Priest, I am still personally supportive of you, but you must know that whether you can retake Florence depends on the will of the Pope, and the Pope obviously does not support you in this matter," Alexander's expression became grim, "I think you must also know what the Pope's attitude is towards anyone who tries to disobey him, so if you don't want to anger the Pope, make your attitude more respectful." ”

Giulio looked at Alexander indignantly, he didn't know how much of Alexander's words could be taken seriously, but now he couldn't care about that.

"I'm going back to Pisa and I have to let Giovanni know about it as soon as possible."

Giulio sprang back and forth in place, his voice hurried and nervous, and from time to time he looked at Alexander, his face turned unsightly with the fear of possible seizure.

"I'll arrange for someone to send you back, and now this road is not so peaceful."

Alexander's words reassured Giulio a little, but then he seemed to think of something and showed a little suspicion.

"Don't worry, priest, if I wanted to murder you, I wouldn't tell you what happened in Florence, and I could even hand you over to the Florentines if I wanted to."

Alexander's words made Giulio feel at ease somewhat, he looked at Alexander cautiously, and after thinking for a while, he finally asked: "Count, aren't you going to think about my suggestion again, I have heard about the conflict between you and Caesar Borgia, maybe you will think that I am provoking, but the people of the Borgia family are indeed very terrible, for Caesar Borgia you are a complete insult to him, maybe he will not retaliate now, but believe me he will not give up easily." ”

Giulio looked at Alexander earnestly, hoping to see something in his expression, but then he was a little disappointed.

Alexander's expression was calm, as if unmoved by his words.

Julio sighed in disappointment, knowing that his mission had failed, and that he had achieved nothing but to be glad to have left alive.

The letter brought by the priest mentioned not only the agreement reached between the two parties, but also Nomelo's invitation.

The Florentine government was always apprehensive about Montina's army outside the city, especially Sazi, who knew better than anyone else the role played by the Count of Montina in the revolt.

It also made him even more worried that Alexander might not be willing to be satisfied with the influence of Fiorentina just behind the scenes, and wanted to come to the forefront.

It was because of this fear that he was in a hurry to come to an agreement with Alexander VI as soon as possible.

Giulio decided to leave Florence the same day, a trip that had not been too risky was now dangerous, and despite Alexander's assurances, he still wanted to get out of this place as soon as possible.

"I'm going to tell Giovanni about this as soon as possible, so the Count would be grateful if you could arrange for someone to escort me away."

Giulio said carefully, trying to suppress the tension in his heart and watching the changes in Alexander's face.

His brother Piero had been imprisoned by Savonarola's followers, and might have been put on the gallows by the mob, if he hadn't escaped quickly.

Giulio didn't know if he would be even more unlucky than Piero, but he knew that if he was caught, he would not be as lucky as his cousin to escape.

"Rest assured, priest, it is my duty to ensure that you return to Pisa safely," sensing Giulio's nervousness, Alexander glanced at Ulliu next to him, "I will send my personal servant to see you back personally, I am sure you have seen him on the way before." ”

"Yes, this servant of yours has made a great impression on me, and I must admit that he is a Moorish but a reliable friend."

Giulio couldn't help but nod his head, but the reason for saying this was that he felt thrilled by seeing Ulliu's shaving of Alexander's beard, and he could only believe that Alexander's attitude towards him was at least kind.

Giulio was very careful when he came, although he did not expect such an outcome, but he was still very cautious, because he did not want to arouse Alexander's disgust because of the news that he had come to see the Count of Montina with great fanfare.

However, it now seems that his decision was clearly correct, and with the Vatican reaching an agreement with Florence, Giulio's status immediately became awkward, and it would not be too much for Alexander to hand him over to the Florentines at this time.

Once again, Giulio came to the hillside to look at the city below, but this time to say goodbye, knowing that he might not be able to see Florence again for a long time to come, much to the sadness of the young Medici.

"Don't be too sad Priest, trust me you will come back one day, and the prestige of the Medici family will become higher than before, and the current setbacks are only a tempering before your family is brought to glory." Alexander tapped Julio on the shoulder, but he was soon disappointed to find that the future pope's shoulder was so weak and weak.

This made Alexander wonder that in the future Christmast would fall apart first at the hands of his brother Giovanni, the future Leo X, and then at the hands of Giulio, who became Clement VII.

However, Alexander's words seemed to make Julio, who was in a state of grief, feel better, and he first drew a cross in the air towards the city below the hill, and then he turned to look at Alexander with a soft sigh.

"Count, I have to admit that you have made me wonder, and I can feel that you are sincere in what you say to me, but because of this I cannot understand why you refuse to help me, and if it is because of the Pope, I don't think you need to be embarrassed at all......"

At this point, Julio stopped suddenly, and opened his mouth slightly as if he remembered something, but he seemed to hesitate a little as if he had scruples, but at last he seemed to have made up his mind and made an inviting gesture to Alexander, motioning for him to go further and have a secret conversation with him.

Julio's actions aroused Alexander's curiosity, and he didn't know what else this Medici could come up with to change everything, but he still followed Giulio a few steps into the distance.

"Earl, I would like to take the liberty of asking," said Giulio, as if he was afraid that someone would hear it, "and whether your soon-to-be-born child, whether it is a boy or a girl, may I ask if there is a pre-contract for that child?" ”

Alexander was stunned, he didn't expect Julio to suddenly ask about such a thing, although he immediately vaguely guessed something, but he still felt that it seemed a little ridiculous.

"Not yet," Alexander looked at Giulio with a strange expression.

"Oh," Giulio's eyes lit up, he licked his lips and said cautiously, "My brother, Piero, the true ruler of Florence, has two children, a boy and a girl, they are Lorenzo and Clarice, Lorenzo is 8 years old, and Clarice is 7 years old. ”

After saying that, Julio stared at Alexander's face with blazing eyes, as if waiting for Alexander to take over the next words.

Alexander looked at Giulio stunned, he never thought that Giulio would suddenly have such a whimsical idea.

Political marriage, Alexander is somewhat ridiculous.

But then the look on his face gradually became strange.

Clarice de Medici, the princess of the Medici family, who later married the nephew of the Archbishop of Mainz, was a noble lady despite her illustrious life.

Lorenzo de Medici, on the other hand, was a completely different story.

Piero, the son of Lorenzo II, was restored to Florence and strengthened the Medici family's position in Florence.

But these are still secondary, what really makes Alexander care is that this Lorenzo II has a daughter named Catherine.

And this Catherine, the wife of the future King of France, Henry II.

Is it possible for him to become the grandfather of the Queen of France?

Alexander couldn't help but think a little ridiculous in his heart.