Chapter 145: Anger
More than once in the history of Rome, the mob has changed or made history.
The Romans liked to participate in politics, or to impose their own will, and even rulers often had to be careful to curry favor with ordinary citizens in this regard, otherwise they could anger the easily angry commoners through a moment of negligence.
However, the Romans were also blind and confused, although they relished all kinds of scandalous anecdotes with those big people, but to let them make it clear who had what relationship with whom, most people couldn't figure it out, so although they knew that Lucrezia's husband was from the Sforza family, few people knew what the status of this person was in the Sforza family.
Giovanni Sforza was the illegitimate son of the former Duke of Milan, Francisco Sforza, just as the famous Forlì's tigress Caterina Sforza was also the illegitimate son of the family, but Caterina was considered Giovanni's niece, as her father was Giovanni's half-brother.
It's just that what not many people know is that Giovanni Sforza has a nephew's wife, but it is his wife, Lucrezia's sister-in-law.
This relationship, which seems to be chaotic, if you just listen to it, often makes people who are not familiar with all this can only say "your circle is really messy", so because of this, Caesar is very relieved about his plan.
Caesar, who was very familiar with the Romans, knew that it only took a little emotion to stir up their emotions, and the power of the populace could destroy everything that stood in their way.
Now that he has provoked hatred of Alexander, then it is only necessary to lure another person out.
The public will not know that Giovanni Sforza has much to do with the lord of Pezzaro, not to mention that because he is an illegitimate child after all, Giovanni's fame has never been crowned with the surname Sforza.
That was enough, Caesar was sure that the anger of the people would spread on Giovanni, especially if Alexander ordered the crackdown, and then it became known that Giovanni was the so-called sheriff like him, then Giovanni would not have a chance to defend himself.
What's more, he had already sent someone to invite Giovanni, and everything seemed to be going so well.
But things didn't go the way he envisioned, or what was supposed to be the way it should have been, but because of the appearance of a person who was completely unexpected, it changed!
When he saw a troop of cavalry appear on the outskirts of the crowd, Pelotto Cadherón thought that it was Giovanni Sforza's men, as Caesar had guessed, but he was about to report to his master when he soon noticed something unusual, and then he saw someone he had not expected to appear in front of the troopers.
"What's going on?!" Caesar stood at the window and looked at the scene outside, his face turned blue, and when he saw the young man on a horse, dressed in an unusually striking and gorgeous costume, and looking like a pure angel, his eyes that were almost on fire because of anger swept fiercely over Pelotto Cadron, who was uneasy next to him, "Did you still let Geoffrey be informed?" ”
"No, my lord, I definitely didn't!" Pelotto Cadron immediately defended himself loudly, "I told the news to Master Sforza myself, I know you care about this, and you ordered me to avoid Miss Lucrezia. ”
"But why is Jeffrey here now, and he still has to lead the army to suppress the mob, what's going on?" Caesar questioned angrily, and then he slammed his fist on the window frame, for not only did he see his brother Geoffrey appear, but he had even ordered the Borgia flag to be raised.
People may not know Geoffrey, after all, he is still too young, or a little too arrogant, but the banner of Borgia is unknown to no one in the whole of Rome, and when they saw that the cavalry that suddenly appeared actually waved the banner of the Papal Family, the crowd that was already almost violent couldn't help but be silent in an instant.
Geoffrey's pretty eyes narrowed in satisfaction, he was pleased with the result, and although he knew that it was not his own majesty, he was proud of the great authority of his family as a member of the Borgia family.
"In the name of the Honourable and Majestic Pope, you have been declared a rebellion!" Jeffrey shouted to the crowd who were staring at him blankly, his voice was not loud, and people in the distance couldn't even hear it, but the eye-catching flag beside him made him look intimidating, and although he couldn't hear what he was saying, many people already felt bad.
Most of the people were just being instigated, and many even had no idea what was going on, and when they saw the muzzles of the hunters, many were already scared.
At this moment, Jeffrey appeared, so that these blind followers, who were still hesitating and not knowing what to do, finally understood what danger was, and with a shout from nowhere, some people began to run outside in all directions.
First a few, then a dozen, and then more and more people began to run around in a daze, some even ignoring the sight of Jeffrey's team.
The cavalrymen immediately raised their swords, but were stopped by Geoffrey's outstretched hand, and the young prince's face was filled with a smile of victory, and he looked at the town hall on the other side of the square from a distance, and there was no reaction in the town hall so far, but Geoffrey believed that Caesar must be looking at the scene outside.
Alexander had already put down the sword in his hand, he looked at the people who were running around in a daze, and when he saw Jeffrey on the opposite side riding on a horse through the panicked crowd, with a smile on his face, Alexander's eyes narrowed slightly, and a faint smile slowly appeared on the corners of his originally tense mouth.
By this time, he already knew who Skop was talking about who he didn't want to be taken advantage of.
Considering Caesar's previous words about making Giovanni Sforza with him as sheriff, Alexander was already certain that the farce before him was obviously the result of the Borgia's family falling into each other's favor.
It's just that Skop will be somewhat surprisingly on Jeffrey's side, which really didn't happen to Alexander.
The crowd has scattered and fled, blind enthusiasm and riots often only produce destruction before encountering a strong force, but the end result of the rabble in the face of an orderly army can only be a crushing defeat, the reason why Alexander did not order the suppression before was only afraid that it would become an excuse for others to target him, but Geoffrey did not need to worry about this, so when he showed his tough side, the people immediately felt fear and terror.
Alexander had no intention of going to the masked man, he knew that he was cunning, and that his success in escaping several times showed that this man was cautious, and now he would not be stupid enough to try to avenge his woman at such a time.
Alexander motioned for the team to move forward, and the hunters began to move slowly, their heavy sabers and muskets still vigilantly aimed at the people who had not completely left the vicinity, and seeing the procession moving slowly like a giant hedgehog, the people could not help but start to run in panic towards the streets and alleys outside the square, some of them clinging to the houses on the side of the road, and looked at the sabers and muzzles moving in front of them in panic.
Jeffrey looked with interest at the hunters who had come to front of his group, which was slightly smaller than he had brought, and their equipment didn't look as well-armored as his cavalry, but they looked brave, and even when they were about to be besieged, they didn't break up and panic, and Jeffrey couldn't forget the shock he felt when he heard them shout the battle cry.
It was indeed shocking, Jeffrey had never actually been on the battlefield, although Giovanni and others had told him about the battlefield, but he could not fully understand it, but just now, when he heard the hunters' shout of "yo ah", he was completely shaken by the furious and bloody roar of the Agri.
When he had heard that Alexander's army had defeated a heavy cavalry outside the city, Jeffrey didn't really understand what that meant, except that he and his army seemed to be powerful, and it was because of this that he had asked Skop to send a letter to Alexander out of anger at his wife's infidelity after hearing about the conspiracy of his two brothers, and even he himself rushed over in a hurry, just to sabotage their plans and get them in trouble.
But now looking at Alexander's army, Geoffrey suddenly felt that maybe he should change his mind.
This man and his army should be useful, Jeffrey couldn't help but wonder in his heart.
Jeffrey is only 14 years old this year, but as a member of the Borgia family, he already has a heart that is more mature or even too mature than people of the same age.
Giovanni succeeded to the position of Duke of Gandino, Caesar is now a cardinal, and may soon be a cardinal, but he is still nothing, and even worse, his wife's near-universal relationship with Giovanni has left Geoffrey feeling unspeakably angry and humiliated.
Alexander had already arrived in front of Jeffrey, and looking at this young man with a beautiful face, Alexander couldn't help but be secretly curious.
Speaking of which, several major events that happened in Rome in 1497 were related to the Borgia family, except for Lucrezia's marriage, the real shock should be Giovanni's death!
No one knows who killed Giovanni, and when his body was found in the Tiber River, the gold coins in his wallet proved that it was not a simple attempt to kill him, and then Caesar, who suddenly renounced the priesthood and succeeded to the title of Giovanni, became not only the biggest beneficiary of Giovanni's death, but also the biggest suspect speculated.
But is it really just Caesar? Alexander thought about these questions as he looked at Jeffrey, who was also looking at him.
"I am Geoffrey Borgia, the Pope's son." Jeffrey said in a proud tone that he liked to be called "the Pope's son," which sounded in awe of him.
"I know your Excellency," Alexander nodded slightly, "Well, you sent Skop." ”
Jeffrey had a mischievous smile on his face, he loved the feeling of being in control.
Looking up at the city hall in the distance again, a smile tugged at the corner of Jeffrey's mouth.
He knew exactly what Caesar wanted to do, thanks to his eyes and ears in the Gilpitz Palace, and both Giovanni and Caesar underestimated him, in their eyes Geoffrey was always a spoiled bear child, and he could not have done anything surprising except for the occasional yelling at Sansha because he might be jealous.
But this time, Geoffrey decided to let them see how powerful he was, or he wanted more people to understand that as the son of Alexander VI, he was also a good choice to take refuge in.
It's just that the method he used to attract attention was a little too unexpected.
"Let's get out of here," said Jeffrey to Alexander, "and I think you should go see another man, who is in a similar position to yours now." ”
Alexander's heart moved, and then he guessed who Jeffrey was talking about.
The only person who can be in the same situation as him is Giovanni Sforza.
Alexander had always wondered how the historical Giovanni Sforza not only knew in advance that the Borgia family was going to attack him, and then was able to escape from Rome skillfully, but now it seems that it may not be that Giovanni is vigilant, but that there seems to be someone in the Borgia family themselves.
Thinking of making trouble, Alexander couldn't help but turn his head slightly to look at the beautiful boy in front of him.
Jeffrey did have a very beautiful face, and it was clear from his looks why Alexander VI had been so obsessed with their mother.
However, it is clear that although they are true siblings, whether it is Jeffrey or Giovanni or Caesar, the conflict between them is obviously much deeper than the brotherhood.
Thinking of this, Alexander couldn't help but look back in the direction of the town hall.
The town hall was still quiet, seemingly completely unaware of what had just happened outside.
Alexander slowly moved the horse's head, and Pagasus shook his massive head with a loud snort.
Suddenly, Alexander pulled the reins violently, and the painful mount couldn't help but stand upright with a hiss!
"Hunters!"
Alexander let out a loud cry.
"Yo oh!"
A characteristic roar rang out over the square, and the hunters looked at Alexander.
Alexander pulled the musket from the holster at his waist, and after opening the buckle, raised the muzzle high and pointed it into the sky.
"Listen to my orders, raise your gun," Alexander said, his eyes fixed on one of the windows of the town hall, and then roared at the hunters, who were also holding muskets aloft, "shoot!" ”
The gunfire was thunderous and deafening!
Standing behind the window, Caesar's eyes fixed on the figure looming in the rising smoke, and then he suddenly grabbed a delicate wine glass beside him and slammed it on the ground!