Isabella rejected the proposal of the Archbishop's Palace from Toledo to meet the nobles!

When the news reached Andalusia, many people were a little overwhelmed for a while.

When Don Bavi declared himself consul of Andalusia, the reason why so many people expressed their support for him was that there were indeed many of his accomplices, but more local nobles saw that such a momentum must have put great pressure on Isabella.

Isabella's use of the church controlled by her to violently interfere in the affairs of the aristocratic territory is undoubtedly a destruction and provocation of the feudal system that has lasted for almost a thousand years, although she did it very cleverly and implicitly, but it is not impossible for no one to understand.

Many people decided to rise up precisely because they realized the crisis, and in their opinion, Isabella's actions were not only an infringement of their interests, but also a violation of ancient traditions, but her great prestige among the people and the small nobles made the nobles dare not act rashly.

Don Bavi apparently saw the situation before acting, and he did make the right choice, as evidenced by the fact that Seville was easily taken down almost in one morning, and the noble guards who participated in the riots quickly spread from a few hundred to most of the city, from mere spectators to participating in the riots, and the Andalusian nobles saw an opportunity to demonstrate and show their strength to the queen.

And then Don Bavi's actions proved their guess right.

The day after he was sworn in as consul, Don Bavi wrote a statement to the Council of Nobles and to the Archbishop's Palace in Toledo, in which he argued about the many injustices he had suffered in Andalusia and the approximate experiences of countless fellow Andalusian nobles, asked the Assembly to convene a meeting of the nobles, and he was willing to go to Toledo himself to justify himself to everyone, and at the same time he sent a request to the Archbishop's Palace that the Church would send a truly fair and pious man, and not "a conspirator in the robes of a monk".

These two statements of Don Bavi were already circulating among the Andalusian nobility before they were sent, and while the people admired the Duke for risking his rights and well-being for the interests of the Andalusian nobility, they also expressed great anger and hatred for the things mentioned in the letters.

This atmosphere even caused some impulsive aristocrats to shout the slogan "march now".

At that time, no one doubted that Isabella would eventually have to choose to compromise under so much pressure, and some people were already wondering how to find a way to get rid of the minions that the queen had sent to their territory once they returned to the territory, but before that, they must be allowed to return what they took and vomit out what they ate.

However, while excitedly waiting for the good news, the Andalusian nobles did not do nothing, they actively organized the army, replenished supplies, and promoted Don Bavi as the most commander of the Andalusian aristocratic coalition.

For Isabella, they put on a posture of promoting peace with force.

But no one could have imagined that under the tremendous pressure of the Andalitian nobility, and even the Castilian nobility that had risen elsewhere, and even more so when the Council of Nobles and the Archbishop's Palace in Toledo clearly showed that she did not want to see a bloody conflict between the royal family and the nobility, Isabella made such a decision that surprised everyone.

"Isabella of Castile," Alexander sighed softly, standing in front of the Cathedral of Seville, "worthy of the greatest monarch of her time." ”

Although I don't know what the Duke and the Queen of Castile are, I also know that the Lord is now planning a plan against the Queen.

Now hearing the lord praise Isabella in such an admiring tone, Schell couldn't help but look at Alexander a little strangely.

"A brave soldier may not be a great general, but a general must have the courage of a soldier." Alexander smiled at Schelle, "At a time when almost everyone thinks there is only compromise, Isabella will make this decision, and it will take not only bravery, but also extraordinary perseverance and wisdom. ”

Schell listened with some confusion, he didn't know what Alexander was talking about, but it sounded like the queen was very powerful.

Alexander didn't say anything more, but frowned.

When he first heard the news, he, like everyone else, thought that Isabella was too conceited, after all, it was a little strange that she would take such a tough attitude in such a situation.

But he soon discovers that Isabella's reaction is correct, and it can even be said that it is the only option.

At such times, any compromise, forbearance, or even the slightest hint of retreat can be a powerful weapon to fuel the arrogance of the nobles, who are like hungry wolves waiting for their prey to reveal their flaws, and if Isabella shows even the slightest cowardice, they will pounce on her and tear her to shreds without mercy.

This is not unfounded speculation and exaggerated speculation, and any country that tries to abolish feudal secession and establish a unified monarchy is built by stepping on the bones of countless people and removing countless obstacles.

This is especially true in Iberia, where the power of the feudal lords is unusually strong, and Isabella's choice is undoubtedly the right one.

"Amazing woman."

Alexander sighed in his heart.

It's just that although she understands the reasons why Isabella chose this way, the dilemma she faces is also obvious.

The impending war with Portugal would undoubtedly contain Isabella's main army, especially if Louis XII took the opportunity to intervene, and she would face an even more dire situation.

Although refusing to compromise with Andalusia was the only option at such times, the problem was how to deal with both enemies at the same time.

What would I do if I were Isabella?

This thought was in Alexander's mind, believing that Isabella's victory over Enrique would not have been the main means of her success through courage, perseverance, resourcefulness and diplomatic dexterity.

Diplomacy?!

As the thought crossed his mind, Alexander suddenly felt that he had discovered something crucial.

He stood there staring so intently that a young woman was so embarrassed that he had to flee in embarrassment because of his unblinking gaze.

Schell looked at the woman who escaped and showed a trace of doubt, he didn't know when the old man suddenly became interested in this kind of appearance, looking at the back of the woman running so fat that she could almost sit on a horse's ass, Schell couldn't help but feel that the master's taste was becoming more and more strange.

Just then, he heard Alexander let out a low cry, and then quickly turned and walked towards the cathedral.

The Archbishop of Andalusia had been kidnapped by the rebels that morning, and had been freed only a few days later, and of course the kidnappers had long since disappeared, and the archbishop had not been able to return to the cathedral.

Don Bavi placed him under house arrest in the consul's residence in the name of security, and the archbishop, who had suffered a prisoner comparable to Avignon, now spends his days counting the pigeons flying overhead.

The Cathedral of Seville is now presided over by an auxiliary bishop who is known as "Don Bavi's Echo Worm" behind his back.

However, the auxiliary bishop was clearly aware of his situation, so he did not participate in any of Seville's affairs other than his duty.

Alexander's arrival made the auxiliary bishop a little nervous, and he was very careful about the Duke from the Vatican, and sometimes he even wondered if what was happening was not secretly manipulated by the Vatican.

Whenever he thought that this was the case, the auxiliary bishop felt a chill on his body.

But Alexander apparently did not consider the mood of the auxiliary bishop, so when he saw him, he said from a distance: "My lord, I need your messenger to do something for me. ”

The auxiliary bishop nodded instinctively, he knew why Alexander had come to him, and it was probably the only thing he had some use for now.

From the 10th century onwards, the churches that gradually formed a large-scale system in various parts of Europe had a set of more convenient and effective means of communication than any secular country at that time.

At its peak, this church-owned messenger system even gave the church a firm grip on the diplomatic exchanges of various countries, so much so that there were cases where the church, out of its own interests, chose which messages to send and which ones were doomed.

This kind of messenger transmission, which has the same diplomatic effect as the Carolingian Palace in the Vatican, has played an incalculable role everywhere, and in Iberia, it has an impact that cannot be ignored.

Alexander was always interested in this fast and efficient "ecclesiastical information superhighway", and in Montina he connected the information network formed around the Carolingian Palace with his road network, which allowed him to obtain all kinds of information before anyone else, and then decide whether to mobilize troops or money, which was much simpler in Iberia.

"It is important, Bishop, that I want your messenger to depart at once," Alexander instructed the auxiliary bishop, "that they should send me a letter to Vallador in the shortest possible time." ”

"All right, Duke," the auxiliary bishop muttered, he looked at Alexander's gloomy face, and after a little hesitation, finally said, "Lord Duke, what do you think will happen to Andalusia next?" ”

"Rest assured, Bishop, that no matter what happens, the position of the Church in Andalusia will not be shaken, including yourself."

Alexander's words made the auxiliary bishop's expression slightly better, he still knew something about this duke who had a special status in the Vatican, at least in his opinion, since this duke had been involved in the turmoil in Andalusia, then at least the Pope should not sit idly by.

When Alexander handed over a letter to the postman, he already had a vague idea of the answer to the guess in his heart, but he needed to make sure of it.

The road from Andalusia to Valladód was not uneasy, especially in Iberia, where the vast inaccessible mountains and forests became a breeding ground for this unrest, and those who went away were exposed to dangers ranging from possible sudden diseases, wild beasts that roamed everywhere, and robbers who robbed their wealth and killed almost everywhere.

In addition to the first two calamities that need to be avoided by God's grace, a clear church sign is enough to protect the messengers from robber attacks and persecution.

Moreover, the strong atmosphere of faith in Iberia has indeed become the greatest protector of these messengers, so much so that two of the three secret letters written by Alexander actually arrived at the old school street in Valriadod unharmed.

Normezi watched as Alonso Beruguete carefully painted some of the pottery toys that were to be sent to the palace.

Alonso Berluguet's toys for Princess Juana's children apparently delighted Juana, much to the queen's delight, and Isabella even made an exception to meet the ingenious little artist.

When the messenger arrived, Alonso Beruguete was placing the last of the glazed dolls in a box on the windowsill, which would then be dried and sent to the palace, where an entire army of such dolls was waiting for them.

Normezie's arrival surprised Normezie, who knew that Alexander would not risk revealing the secret to let the church messenger deliver the message if it wasn't for the emergency, so after making sure that the wax seal had not been broken, he immediately ordered Alonso Beruguet to guard the door, and then took out the code book and began to carefully decipher the contents of the letter.

The contents of the secret letter surprised Normezi, and although he felt that Alexander's conjecture was a bit ridiculous, Normezi decided to do as the Duke had told.

At the same time, in the famous red house of Valladode, Ulliu, who had already reached his days, received a secret letter from Alexander.

"I have instructed Normezi to inquire about the movements between Isabella and the French, and this matter can also be inquired into by Madame Olgara as much as possible, I believe she should have more methods, it is worth noting that in order to quell the rebellion in Andalusia as soon as possible and stabilize the country in Castile, Isabella is likely to make peace with the French!" Looking at the secret letter, Ulliu frowned deeply, he was not worried about the letter to inquire about the movement between Castile and the French, what really made Ulliu uneasy was Alexander's next admonition: "If things really go as I guess, then in order for Louis XII to agree not to intervene in the upcoming war, Isabella is likely to ask Ferdinand to abandon the conflict with the French army in Rome, which means that the French army will most likely gain the initiative in the Lombard war." ”

Uliu silently looked at the secret letter in his hand, he knew that the master's speculation might seem a little whimsical, but it could happen, and once these speculations did come true, it would affect more than just Iberia.

"It's going to be a problem." Ulliu let out a low groan, as a royal officer, he was actually more aware of Alexander's importance to the Italian peninsula than Machiavelli, who claimed to be the chief diplomat of the principality, especially the war that was going on in the north, which had become a good opportunity for Alexander to take advantage of the opportunity.

Ulriu was not Ofleuil and Gompati, he had no right to command the armies of the principality, he could not bring Alexander great wealth like Grogenin and Tiego, and he could not even deal with the monarch of any country as an open diplomat like Machiavelli, but as the man who had followed Alexander for the longest time, he knew better than anyone else what Alexander wanted.

At this point, even Jossa knew Alexander's ambitions no better than he did.

Sabotage Castile's peace with the French?

As soon as this idea appeared, he was thrown aside by Ulliu, he knew that the master would not let him do this kind of dangerous thing that he was completely unsure of, and might even be discovered by Isabella, the key was that if there was really such a peace talk, Ulliu could not think of any way to prevent the two countries from signing a contract.

This concern was also clearly reflected in Alexander's secret letters.

"There are three things that we must now determine, firstly, whether such a talk is going on, secondly, whether Ferdinand agrees with Isabella's proposal to stop the war with the French in Rome, and finally, whether the Aragonese army will withdraw."

Looking at the last paragraph of the secret letter, Uliu's eyebrows were almost screwed together, and he knew that the last point was the most important thing for the master, because with the truce between Aragon and France, the Italian battlefield was bound to change drastically.

In central Italy, the Duchy of Romagna-Tuscany, adjacent to Lombardy, which is now the main battlefield between the two sides, will bear the brunt of the impact.

Ulliu was beginning to feel like he couldn't imagine what was going to happen next, much to the Moor's annoyance.

He used to pride himself on not panicking no matter what happened, but now he was starting to get upset because he couldn't see what would happen next.

"This should be for Tygo to know," Ulliu, who knew that he was now in Valencia, and that it was clear that the Bararian was in good tune among the nobles of Aragon, "and perhaps he had a way of sabotaging the peace talks. ”

Although this peace talk was only Alexander's speculation, Ulliu had already taken the matter as fact, and after reading it carefully, he burned the secret letter and began to write letters to Tiego in Valencia.

However, what Uliuu did not expect was that before his messenger could depart, Tiego had already sent a secret letter from Aragon with the same content.

"I have heard very important news from the court of Zaragoza, that Queen Isabella is trying to persuade Ferdinand to make an armistice with the French in Rome, and that the emissary she sent to Venice to recall Gonzalo has just recently come aboard from Valencia, and that the war in Rome may change dramatically because of the armistice between Aragon and the French!"