Although William and the Grand Vizier of the city-state of Córdoba agreed to exchange mercenaries, instructors, and military equipment, he obtained the help of tens of thousands of books stored in the city, slave craftsmen with unique skills, and political power and commercial channels in Córdoba.

But even though William's interests with Córdoba were so closely linked, he still had no intention of signing an alliance with Córdoba, and the terms agreed upon could only be regarded as a secret agreement such as a mutual assistance agreement.

Although later France had formed an alliance with the pagan Ottoman Turkey, it was after all the late Renaissance when the power of the church was declining, and at this time it was the height of the Middle Ages, the power of the church was still huge, and the power of religion was deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.

As the emir of the Republic of Córdoba, the Grand Vizier also struggled to keep Cordoba under the eyes of hungry wolves, and the noble Grand Vizier had to act as a diplomatic envoy to various countries to negotiate.

The Grand Vizier, who did not conclude an alliance with William, had to come up with his last killer weapon.

"Your Majesty William, I heard that your war is not going well in Zaragoza, and perhaps I, Córdoba, can help." The Grand Vizier stroked his chest and bowed.

"My Normans are invincible, neither the Vikings in the north nor the Germans who once called Europa are my opponents of the Normans, how can Zaragoza, and a few pagan emir states, be the opponents of my Norman kingdom?" William's brows trembled slightly, and he said with a smile.

The Grand Vizier of Córdoba keenly grasped this detail and said humbly: "Your Majesty William, I am not doubting your strength, but although I am a small state in Córdoba, I also have places that can help you. ”

"Oh? Let's talk about it. William asked, looking interested.

"Your Majesty William, Córdoba has close contacts with the courts of Badajoz, Toledo, Seville, Grenada, Mallorca, and Mercia, and I can persuade the emirs of Badajoz and Toledo to withdraw from the war and give up the rescue of Zaragoza." The Grand Vizier of Córdoba said respectfully.

"It's good for you Córdoba, too, right?" William shook his head slightly.

"Your Majesty, I sincerely think about you and the Norman Kingdom, please be aware of it!" The Grand Vizier of Córdoba replied sincerely.

"If you can do what you say, I can send an additional brigade of 5,000 men to attack the flank of the Sultanate of Murabit when it attacks Córdoba." William chuckled and said.

"As you wish, Your Majesty, I will do everything in our power to convince the emirs of Badajoz and Toledo to be no more enemies of you!" Cordoba's Grand Vizier said in the affirmative.

"You have to do it within half a month, otherwise the exchange conditions for sending a brigade of 5,000 people to help the war will not be fulfilled." With that, William waved his hand and repulsed the Grand Vizier of Córdoba.

After he left, William said to Robert, who was silent, "Robert, let's not talk about whether you and Duke Rodrigo are right or wrong, I won't talk about it for the time being, at least you two will not be able to fight side by side again until they get back together in this battle."

Take my decree and lead my standing mercenary brigade, five thousand men, south to the kingdom of Castile, and fight on behalf of the Norman kingdom under His Majesty Ferdinand I. ”

Robert took the edict from William with both hands, although he was unwilling, but now he can only accept the reality, the second army in Lleida City can not go back, maybe he can lead the army to fight independently.

Thinking of this, Robert was in a better mood, at least with an army in his hands, he would have a chance to make a good look at Rodrigo.

On the throne, William looked at Robert and shook his head slightly, Robert, who had not experienced the baptism of war, was still too immature.

To know the historical Robert. Morality. As the right-hand man of William the Conqueror of Canteville, Robert not only shouldered the heavy responsibility of overseeing Normandy under William's supervision, but also played an outstanding role in the historical Battle of Hastings, leading the cavalry into the battle to assist William in killing King Harold of England. Godwinson.

It seems that if Robert wants to reach historical heights, he must go through more wars.

......

"Your Majesty, it's time for dinner, Her Majesty the Queen and Lord Avella are waiting for you in the dining room!" Faller Osborne came to William's side and bowed down to warn.

"It's all this time." William looked at the dim sky, turned to Faller Osborne, and said, "Let's go, Faller." ”

William, escorted by Faller and a group of attendants and guards, entered the dining room and took his seat at the top of the long table.

"Uraka, why haven't you eaten a little meat these days?" William looked at the meal in front of Uraka, except for the main food, the rest were salads and dishes made of vegetables and fruits and vegetables, without the slightest bit of meat, and felt very strange.

"Brother-in-law, you are so careful that you can even notice this!" Before Uraka could speak, Avella beside her answered for Uraka first: "Sister, she is ......"

"No, Avella, I'll leave it to myself." Uraka stretched out her jade arm to stop Avella from continuing.

"What's wrong? Where is it uncomfortable? William said with concern.

"I'm pregnant, William!" Uraka said with both hands caressing his slightly bulging belly and with a happy face.

"Oh! Uraka, the most precious treasure that God has given us. William hurriedly got up, half-squatted beside Uraka, and said affectionately: "My child, I am going to be a father again, I am so lucky, this is God's blessing to us!" ”

"Hopefully it's a boy." Uraka said with a warm smile.

"I love both boys and girls, and they are all the sweetest kids we have.

If it were a boy, I would leave him a kingdom and make him a noble king.

If it were a girl, I would give her a lot of estates and gold coins as her dowry, and arrange for her to be betrothed to an heir to the throne, making her the most noble queen. William said with a happy smile.

"That is all for later, and have you forgotten my father's words?

Whether this child is male or female, he will inherit my Zamorab in León and become a true Spanish nobleman. Uraka shook his head slightly and chuckled.

"Uraka, my child, he will be a great king, I will do it!" William said confidently.