This is simply a turning point of God that stunned the countries of Europe! Originally, everyone thought that Maximilian I came to Rome with an army of 20,000 in order to coerce the pope to crown him. Unexpectedly, when they arrived in Rome, just because of a word from Pope Julius II, the Austrian army of 20,000 did not say anything, and turned around and went north. Moreover, only to escort a bishop to Siena......

Not only the representatives of the countries in Rome were stunned, but also the people of the Republic of Siena were dumbfounded. They wanted to kill the pig Colini, but at this time, they must not give in to the Pope's demands. Because, once this opening is opened, the right to appoint bishops in the Republic of Siena will be vested in the Holy See. This is secondary, and the most important thing is that the "tithes" will have nothing to do with them in the future. Without these taxes, the official government of the Republic of Siena will immediately be in financial distress.

So, despite the desire to kill the fool of Colini, the Governor of the Republic of Siena, Pandorf. At this time, Petruch had to stand up and say that the rumors that Bishop Colleni was scolding the Pope were pure fabrication, and that Bishop Colleni was very ......

However, Colleni was scolded by Julius II at a public banquet, and there were many people present. In addition to French diplomats, there were many other Italian merchants and diplomats. After their propaganda, it is really difficult for the Republic of Siena to deny it......

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And just when the Sienaeans were entangled, news came from the southeastern border that made them even more entangled - Maximilian I had taken an army of 20,000 to escort Giulio. Advance. Giuliano. Morality. The Medici drove to the southeastern border pass on Via Francena, La Dicofani......

At the same time, the attitude of the Holy See is quite tough - either accept or fight......

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Julius II gave the Republic of Siena three days to consider, but even if it was given three years, the Sienaeans would not be willing to return control of the Church of Siena to the Holy See. So, three days later, there was no movement on the Siena side. And the Sienaeans are also betting - Maximilian I will not really help the Holy See in the war......

It's a pity that the Sienese miscalculated, and the Austrian army of Maximilian I really got his hands dirty......

Of course, instead of storming Radikofani, the Austrian army began shelling the walls of Radikofani's passes......

Even then, the Sienaeans were scared half to death. Because, although Radicofani is a steep pass, the defenders are only 3,000 people. If Austria's "20,000 elite army" attacked fiercely, Radicofani's 3,000 Italian mercenaries would absolutely not be able to resist.

At this time, the French also felt that something was wrong and began to send people to the military camp of Maximilian I to mediate, hoping that the emperor would abandon the attack on Siena.

But Austria and France were mortal enemies, and Maximilian I forced the French envoys back with a word - to return the lands of the Duchy of Burgundy, and I immediately withdrew my troops......

How could the French envoy agree? I had to walk away in disgrace. The north-west of Burgundy, next to the southeast of Paris, resembles a sharp knife into the heart of France. Otherwise, France would not have risked war to take this place.

Moreover, the luck of France at that time was very good. Because, at that time, Austria happened to be at war with Matthias I of Hungary, and they also suffered defeat, and even lost their nest Vienna. In desperation, Maximilian I signed a humiliating treaty recognizing the French occupation of most of the Duchy of Burgundy.

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Seeing that Maximilian I could not be conviaded, the French had to make other plans. On the one hand, the French suggested that Siena send a large army to support Radicofani. As long as the army of Maximilian I is held back at the first pass of Radicofani, it will be considered a success. Because, although the army of Maximilian I was strong, it was not necessarily willing to fight for the Holy See.

On the other hand, the French diplomat in Rome wrote to the country suggesting that France send troops to support Siena and prevent it from being conquered by the army of Maximilian I.

But what the French did not know was that at the same time, Frentzberg, far away in Switzerland, also commanded an army of 10,000 men to attack the Swiss and French defenders in western Switzerland, and it seemed that the offensive was fierce......

In fact, both Maximilian I and Frentzberg attacked with a feint. Of course, in order to play realistically, the momentum was still quite large, and the shelling was frequent enough. Otherwise, it won't be able to scare people......

Which is more important to France, Siena or Switzerland? This goes without saying. Even if Siena wins, it will only be Pope Julius II, who is disgusted with King Louis XII of France. Switzerland, on the other hand, is what really matters to France......

The Swiss region was able to recruit many strong Swiss mercenaries to fight for France. However, if the Habsburgs were allowed to occupy all of Switzerland, the Habsburgs, who ruled the region, would not allow the natives to fight against their enemies, France. Locals were even absorbed by the Habsburg army...... One positive and one negative, France will be weaker, and the enemy Austria will be stronger...... As a result, the French see Switzerland as a strategically important location. Its importance is much higher than that of Siena......

After all, France did not have a deep enmity with Pope Julius II. Previously, during the reign of Charles VIII, Julius II was even an ally of France. It wasn't until Louis XII came to power and chose to ally himself with Julius II's sworn enemy, Alexander VI, that relations deteriorated, but not to the point of death......

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From the moment Maximilian I's army began shelling the walls of Radicofani, the Sienese knew that this time things could not be done. So, as a last resort, the Sienaeans began to gather a large army to support Radikofani.

Because I didn't expect it to rise sharply, the standing army of the Republic of Siena was actually less than 10,000 at this time. Among them, the capital city of Siena garrisoned 4,000, La Dicofani garrisoned 3,000, and the province of Grosseto on the west coast garrisoned less than 3,000 troops.

In order to hold Radicofani, the Governor of the Republic of Siena, Pandorf. Petruch ordered the transfer of 2,000 men from the city of Siena and 2,000 from the province of Grosseto to form a reinforcement of 4,000 men to support the fortress of Radicofani.

At the same time, Pandorf. Petruch issued a general mobilization order, demanding that the 10,000 militia of the Republic of Siena urgently assemble and concentrate in the direction of the city of Siena.

The 10,000 militia were not regular, but the Sienaeans were skilled and wealthy. Therefore, these 10,000 militiamen also gather for training from time to time in their spare time. Although the combat effectiveness of these militias is relatively average, they are definitely enough to defend the city. At least, it's much stronger than the pure people who have not been trained.

In the end, the defense plan of the Republic of Siena was as follows: 7,000 regular troops and 5,000 militia to defend Radikofani; Leave a thousand regular troops to defend the mountain road leading from Grosseto to Ciudad Siena; The remaining 2,000 regular troops and 5,000 militia were mainly responsible for guarding the city of Siena and the passes north of the city......

Of course, Marin did not know about these arrangements. At this time, Marin had already arrived in the territory of Grosseto, and with a group of men, he took a small road to a hidden mountain village a few kilometers west of Siena that he had selected before the army. There, Marin piled up a lot of grain there.

At this time, the army under Marin was just beginning to prepare for the final preparations before landing in Grosseto......