In Europe, monarchs can't do whatever they want. If you start a war, it's good to win. If he was defeated, the monarch would inevitably be strongly questioned by the nobles, especially the great nobles.

At this point, someone has to be held accountable. Under normal circumstances, it is the minister who is responsible. But sometimes, the king also becomes the unlucky one who is in charge.

For example, Tsar Nicholas I of Russia, after his defeat in the Crimean War, chose to commit suicide in order to preserve the reputation of the Romanov dynasty and took all the responsibility. Before committing suicide, Nicholas I sent a simultaneous message to Moscow, Kiev and Warsaw: "The emperor is dying and farewell to all humanity." ”

Nicholas I's suicide was actually helpless, because, before the defeat in the Crimean War, Tsarist Russia was the "steamroller of Europe", known as invincible on land. As a result, the war was fought, and the myth of Tsarist Russia's "invincibility on land" was shattered. If such a major incident occurs, it will definitely cause the anger of the whole country. Ordinary people simply cannot afford such a responsibility, and even if they ask the minister to blame, the prestige of the Romanov royal family will plummet. Therefore, in order to preserve the prestige of the royal family, Nicholas I chose to commit suicide.

Similarly, Napoleon III, the culprit who led to the defeat and suicide of Nicholas I, was forced to abdicate because of his defeat in the Franco-Prussian War to Prussia, which was despised by the French, and he did not even have the opportunity to commit suicide and pass the throne to his son.

Of course, the above two are under too much pressure. For example, Nicholas I was burdened with the mythical pressure of "Tsarist Russia's invincibility on land". Once the myth is shattered, the average person cannot take responsibility.

In the same way, Napoleon III was responsible for the invincible glory left by Napoleon, the European god of war. Once defeated, this glory becomes a talisman.

However, it was also these two who were unlucky. Because, under normal circumstances, they are not so stressed. But because the 19th century was a time of nationalism, the consequences of defeat were much more severe than at other times. Therefore, these two monarchs can only consider themselves unlucky.

Ferdinand II was much better than the above two, because Spain did not yet feel "invincible and lonely" in this era. Moreover, there is no enormous pressure from 19th-century nationalism. He was not accountable to the people of the whole country, but only to the Spanish aristocracy. After all, this era was still the era of the aristocracy. Ordinary people have no right to speak.

Therefore, it was no problem for him to find a duke to take all the responsibility. Moreover, the Duke of Cabrera did jump up and down in the first place, taking the lead in inducing Ferdinand II to depose Gonzalo. This pot was thrown to him, although it was a little wronged, but it was not completely unreasonable.

When the news of Duke Cabrera's death came, the Spanish aristocracy was shocked and then angry. But when they calmed down, they suddenly realized, as if this was the best thing to do.

In any case, the king cannot be held responsible. Otherwise, the hearts and minds of the people of the country will be scattered. And Duke Cabrera's virtues, everyone knows, and he will never take the initiative to take responsibility. Therefore, letting him "commit suicide" and then taking all the responsibility is indeed the best way to deal with it.

However, because the king killed the great nobles at will without trial, there was still a great estrangement between the Spanish royal family and the aristocracy. After all, these aristocratic rabbits are sad and afraid that one day they will be killed by the royal family like Cabrera.

Ferdinand II apparently knew this, and so, these days, he has been feasting on the great Spanish nobles, constantly appeasing and apologizing. At the same time, he promised to deal with similar things in the future, and he must discuss it with everyone, so that the resentment of the nobles did not break out.

Subsequently, Ferdinand II also asked Juan III to transfer Gonzalo in Morocco. Morality. Córdoba went to Sicily to take over the order of the army.

Originally transferred to Gonzalo. Morality. Córdoba's order was given by Ferdinand II, so this time Ferdinand II was embarrassed to give the order and simply let his son give an order to transfer Gonzalo. Morality. Cordoba please go back to Italy.

In this decree, Juan III was earnest, acknowledging that there had been a "deviation" in his previous arrangements. He was then invited to return to Italy and take charge of the army against the French.

To appease Gonzalo. Morality. In Córdoba, Juan III also ordered that he be given the titles and domains of two barons, so that Gonzalo. Morality. Córdoba distributes itself to the children of the Córdoban family.

Gonzalo. Morality. Córdoba was the second son of Count Aguilar, and is now a count. However, he was not married and had no offspring. But he had brothers, and he could divide the titles of two barons between brothers and the descendants of his brothers.

And, there's an anecdote here. It is said that Gonzalo. Morality. Córdoba entered the court of the Kingdom of Castile at the age of 13 and later followed Queen Isabella I of Castile. And Queen Isabella I also trusted Gonzalo very much. Morality. Córdoba, trusting him even more than her husband Ferdinand II. Even, at the time there were rumors that Gonzalo. Morality. Córdoba was the mistress of Queen Isabella I.

Because of this, Ferdinand II actually hated him for a long time. Therefore, the contradiction between the two is not a day or two, but many years. And, Gonzalo. Morality. Córdoba is kind, wise and gentle, and looks like a perfect person no matter how you look at it.

is so perfect, with a heavy army, and an ambiguous relationship with his wife back then, Ferdinand II would have wanted to fix him long ago if he hadn't been available.

Of course, it's Gonzalo. Morality. Córdoba doesn't know how to be human. If a smart person like Wang Jian and Xiao He knew that they were suspicious of the emperor, they would have found a way to defile themselves a long time ago. Kogonsalo. Morality. Córdoba was too honest and still maintained a perfect character, and it would be strange not to arouse the suspicion of Ferdinand II. Fortunately, he had no children, and if he had, it is estimated that the suspicious Ferdinand II would have gotten rid of him long ago. Because, with a heavy army in his hands, it is actually easy for him to rebel......

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In the Moroccan city of Fez, Gonzalo is training the new army. Morality. Córdoba frowned when it received the order from home. After he learned the news of Italy's defeat, he was also prepared for his reassignment to Italy. However, the timing was a bit unlucky. Because, on his side, he is planning to fight back against the remnants of the Wattas dynasty and the enemies of the Saadi tribe. If you leave at this time, your previous preparations will be wasted.

And, through the issuer of this appointment, Gonzalo. Morality. Córdoba realized that Ferdinand II still didn't let go of what happened back then......

At first, Gonzalo was a small bodyguard at the Castilian court, but he was trusted by Queen Isabella I. At the beginning, after Isabella I and Ferdinand II got married, they had to run their respective countries, so they gathered less and separated more. After all, one in Zaragoza in Aragon and one in Toledo in Castile.

So, at that time Gonzalo. Morality. Córdoba has been with the queen more than Ferdinand II. Because Gonzalo. Morality. Córdoba was trusted by the queen and was so handsome that rumors spread at Toledo's court that Isabella I and Gonzalo had a leg.

As a man, and as a king, how could Ferdinand II tolerate such a thing? So, Ferdinand II then put Gonzalo. Morality. Córdoba is jealous.

But the reality is that Gonzalo. Morality. Córdoba and Isabella I did not have a relationship that went beyond friendship. Strictly speaking, Gonzalo was just a trusted subordinate of Queen Isabella I.

But Ferdinand II didn't see it that way, and he took the rumors seriously. So, it's unpleasant to watch Gonzalo. But Isabella I, when she was alive, was very protective of Gonzalo. Morality. Córdoba, so that Ferdinand II had no way. And after the death of Isabella I, Gonzalo. Morality. Córdoba has grown into an indispensable mainstay of the Spanish army, and no one can replace it.

Once, Gonzalo. Morality. Córdoba thought that Ferdinand II had forgotten the unhappiness between the two. But with the signatures of the previous and current appointees, Gonzalo. Morality. Córdoba realized that Ferdinand II was still the same Ferdinand II, holding grudges, very resentment...... But the problem is, he really had nothing to do with the queen back then. So, he felt very wronged......

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