Chapter 1365: Arabian Storm (Thirty-Six)
Li Anran's meaning is very obvious, he personally escorted the grain to Yafei this time, he must have something very important to say to himself, otherwise he wouldn't have to risk coming in person.
You know, it's not a smooth journey.
Therefore, when Siwicks heard Li Anran say this, he nodded in his heart at the moment, and ordered his subordinates to be on guard around, and at the same time he personally took Li Anran into the building that was requisitioned as a temporary station.
Walked into the building, called a few soldiers, and asked them to find a quiet office for themselves, and after Sivix and Li Anran walked in, they ordered people to close the door.
Afterwards, the two of them found a chair and made it.
"Mr. Li, what do you have to say? It's safe now. “
Once seated, Siwicks spoke.
Li Anran is also happy that he can get straight to the point and talk without going around in circles.
So, he nodded and said to Siwicks: "This time I have received reliable information, and the news of your attack on Yafiburg has been known to the Archduke of Hungary. For this reason, the Church was already showing signs of instability on the front lines of the war against Portugal and France. “
As he spoke, Li Anran twisted his buttocks to make himself sit more comfortably.
"You also know that the Archduke of Hungary is a devout believer, so this time the Portuguese and Church Wars that swept Europe, the Archduke of Hungary took out all the elite, in order to proclaim his devotion to the faith like the world is unmatched."
"But now that his own nest is beginning to be unstable, it will definitely have an impact on the Hungarian army that is at war with Portugal and France. Moreover, because the Hungarian Grand Duke brought a large number of legions, which were considered qualitative and quantitative, the Church put the Hungarian legions on the front line of the battle. “
Siwicks listened quietly to Li Anran's words, and at the same time, his brain spun rapidly, analyzing some of the meanings in the words.
"Well, as the battle is on the front line. If something goes wrong with the Hungarian legion, which bears a very important burden. It has a great influence on some of the arrangements of the church on the front line. Therefore, the church is also very worried about your attack on Yaphi. “
Siwicks could almost tell that the attack on Aphiburg by his men had reached the Hungarians and the Church.
But think about it, it's impossible for such a big thing to not get a word out at all, that's unrealistic.
Then, the news brought by Li Anran is nothing more than telling him that the rebel army has now aroused the Hungarians' ideas. And the Church began to think about what was happening in the Principality of Hungary.
At the same time, the Hungarian Legions, which were on the front line of the battle, were unstable and had a great influence on the Church.
In order to avoid some accidents, will the church step in to solve this problem?
Come to think of it, there should be something to be said about it.
It may not only be possible, but it is not necessarily that the church already has some plans and arrangements.
Otherwise, Li Anran would not have come here.
Thinking of this, Siwicks looked at Li Anran seriously: "Sir." So you mean, there might be some movement on the part of the church right now? ”
Li Anran was very satisfied with Siwicks' cleverness, he smiled and nodded and replied, "Yes, the church is there to stabilize the Hungarians. At the same time, the front will not be subject to some surprises and collapses, and the Hungarians have already been promised to solve the troubles on this side. ”
Sure enough, just as I guessed, the church was going to deal with them.
But. So what.
Now that the rebel army is already riding a tiger, there is no other choice.
So, the rebels wanted to survive. There is only one way to go to the black, and the entire Hungarian principality can be annexed.
As for what obstacles will be encountered...... Hmph, just pick up your weapon and destroy the obstacles.
Because of the capture of Fort Yaffei, the acquisition of a batch of weapons and armor, and a large amount of money, Siwicks' confidence has also become a little bigger than before.
"Oh, the church is coming? But what makes me wonder is, how is the church going to solve it? I have heard that all the resources and energies of the Church are now focused on dealing with Portugal and France, and on fighting the Ottomans for supremacy in the Mediterranean. ”
Although the information is not as much and detailed as that of Li Anran, Siwicks also knows some things.
As Siwicks said, the Church is now arguably the military power under its command, and it is all involved in the Portuguese-French war and the struggle for hegemony in the Mediterranean.
Therefore, it is impossible for the Church to have a surplus military force to fight the rebels.
So, what can the Church do to solve the problems of the Hungarians?
This made Sywicks curious.
However, since Li Anran came here and solemnly told himself the news about this, then there must be some means and methods for coming to the church.
Otherwise, Li Anran wouldn't have visited him, would he?
Of course, Siwicks can guess some, but it's not that comprehensive.
The reason why he asked this question was also so that Li Anran could give an explanation and answer, which could be regarded as a solution for himself.
"As you said, the whole power of the Church is pinned down, and there is no military force left to deal with the affairs of the Hungarians. But don't forget, although the church is not strong enough militarily now, they have money. ”
Li Anran's words made Siwicks fall into deep thought, and at the same time, his brows were tightly furrowed.
Not!
Of course, West Weeks is aware of the riches of the church.
As the only place of faith in Europe, the Church ruled Europe for centuries.
During this period, it can be said that the strength and wealth of the church continued to grow.
The annual sale of indulgences can make the church a lot of money, and the amount of gold and silver it can receive is almost staggering.
At the same time, the maritime adventures initiated by the Spaniards and Portuguese in the sixteenth century brought large sums of income and wealth to the Church.
It can be said that the combined wealth of all the countries of Europe is not as great as that of the Church.
It can also be seen from another perspective, the thousands of years of wealth accumulation in Europe have basically been looted by the church.
How much money is that?
It's a huge wealth beyond people's realization.
It is not wrong that Europe is poor, but it is not the church that is poor.
There is a saying here in Europe that the aristocracy can also be reduced to beggars, but the church has no poor people.
You know, as long as there are believers, then the people of the church will not be without a source of wealth.
These guys, who come to herd in the place of the 'Lord', are they constantly 'shearing' from the 'lambs' of Europe every year, aren't they?
Although Siwicks they were Serbs and were under the rule of the Ottomans who believed in Allah.
But because the Serbs lived in the northern part of the Ottoman region, which was bordered by a number of European countries. So, he was not ignorant of some of the things in the Church that Europeans believed in.
After all, as an Ottoman region that believed in Allah, it had all kinds of entanglements and grievances with the church.
Even five or six hundred years ago, during the Crusades in Europe, there were wars with the Ottomans. Although there was nothing to do with the Ottomans at that time, it is certain that the people of the two regions were unhappy with each other.
As the capital of two faiths that are unhappy with each other, it is not surprising that various smear incidents have occurred.
This is like in a modern forum in another time and space, some people mix true and false things together and spread them, and by the way, expose some of the black history of the enemy, there is really nothing strange about it.
So, of course, he was aware of the methods used by the church to enrich themselves and the methods used to loot the people.
It was because of this that he understood what a great fortune the church had accumulated.
Is there anything in this day and age that money can't buy?
You know, even faith can sometimes be betrayed under the temptation of wealth.
Thinking of this, Sywicks couldn't help but take a breath of cold air.
"Mr. Li, do you mean that the church is going to come up with a large sum of money to deal with us?"
A smart person is a smart person, and it's not bad to deal with such a smart person. Of course, I hope that this kind of cleverness will not be used on yourself in the future, otherwise you will regret it.
Regarding Siwicks' reaction, Li Anran secretly admired in his heart, and at the same time became a little wary of Sivix.
At a time like this, Siwicks would certainly be useful for the Empire.
It doesn't matter if he has ambitions in the future, as long as this ambition is not harmful to the empire.
If it is found that what Siwicks wants to do is not good for the Empire, then it can be said that Siwicks will turn into a tragedy in a very short time.
And at this stage, a smart person like Sywicks must still support him and help him. After all, it is better to support such people than to support those foolish idiots.
Although those who are mentally handicapped can also be supported, and it is also easy to control.
But you also have to know that if those idiots are ambitious, their destructive power is also very strong.
So, it's better to get in touch with someone like Sywicks.
Because such a person is wise and knowledgeable about the times.
In general, he will not be blinded by a momentary brain-dead and bring trouble to himself and the empire.
"Yes, the Church has spent a lot of money and hired an elite mercenary group of about 30,000 people in Switzerland. In about ten days, this mercenary group can be formed, and then it will be on its way to Hungary. ”
Hiss!
That's not good news!
After listening to Li Anran's words, Siwicks' heart trembled...... (To be continued......)