King of Mercenaries Chapter 125

Published at 14th of June 2023 05:26:53 AM

Caesar Borgia is 21 years old. Although young, he is already a deep politician and conspirator in the city. He was the most beloved illegitimate son of Pope Alexander VI, and spoke well in front of Alexander VI.

主要 Alexander VI had three favored illegitimate children-Caesar, Giovanni, and Jeffrey. They were all born of Vanessa, the main mistress of Alexander VI. Among them, Caesar was cultivated to a high level of religion by Alexander VI, and he was expected to be elected Pope someday. Therefore, when Caesar was only 18 years old, he was registered as a cardinal and had a high status. Caesar was familiar with various plots and tricks since he was a child, because he wanted to mix the big dye pot of the Holy See.

Giovanni and Caesar are different. He was cultivated as commander of the Holy See. Moreover, Giovanni inherited the principality of the sixth son of Alexander VI, the eldest son of Luigi Pogia, the deceased illegitimate son, and became Duke of Gandia.

It stands to reason that during this period, Giovanni was no less favored than Caesar. Finding Giovanni can do the same. However, Marin who has watched the American drama "Borgia Family" knows that Giovanni will be murdered in June this year. The biggest suspect is his brother Caesar.

It is not Marin's style to please a dying man. If Giovanni is dead and Caesar overthrows Giovanni's decision, it will not be good.

Therefore, Marin might as well go directly to Caesar Borgia to complete the bribe and qualify. Moreover, Caesar had a voice in the presence of Alexander VI. At a young age, he is already a cardinal and has a high weight. In terms of the status of the religious world, Caesar's authority is already higher than that of the Archbishop of Cologne and the Archbishop of Mainz in Germany. However, there is no secular power of the princes of Germany.

When he came to Rome, Marin tried to find Caesar. Unexpectedly, it was difficult to meet Caesar Borgia. After smashing out seven or eight hundred gold coins, Marin struggled to obtain the qualification to visit Caesar Borgia ...

Marin took two men, carrying a large wooden box, and came to an agreed small villa. Caesar Borgia is very clear that today the little nobleman from northern Germany apparently came to find his own business. Look for yourself, there must be a lot of bribes. Therefore, it was not appropriate to meet in a church. Therefore, your own private villa is the most suitable place to meet.

Caesar was thinner and more handsome, but his eyes were gloomy. Marin begged others to do things, naturally dare not be entrusted, bowed respectfully:

"Dear Lord Bishop, the baron of the empire Marin Hoffmann from the borders of Germany salutes you!"

"Excuse me, let's talk about it, are you in such a hurry to find me, is there anything wrong? I'm just an ordinary bishop, too difficult to do!" Caesar Borgia was sitting leisurely, even Neither seat was given to Marin. Perhaps, in his eyes, a baron like Marin had no right to sit down in front of him.

Marin is not angry, because his current status is not comparable to Caesar Borgia. You know, Caesar Borgia's brother Giovanni is already the Duke of Gandia, and Caesar's own identity is not lower than that of the Duke. So it is normal to look down on him as a baron. Marin spoke gently in Latin:

"Where and where, who knows that Archbishop Caesar is the most promising young bishop in the Holy See. If you can't do anything, I don't think anyone else can do it!" Anyway, you don't need money for a bullshit.

"Oh, my mouth is kind of sweet. Alright, I have precious time, I don't bother to listen to you, let's talk, what's the matter?"

"That's it, Lord Bishop. I defeated the Republic of Friesland some time ago and seized several warships. I am very enamored of the East and want to send a ship to India to get some treasures from the East. Also, I eat barbecue Hey, put the oriental spices ... "

"Would you like to go to India?" Caesar Borgia was a smart man, and suddenly he heard what Marin meant.

"Yes, Humble wants to send a ship to India to buy the most popular oriental goods."

"But Lord Pope has divided India to the Portuguese ..." Caesar Borgia frowned.

"Yes, Lord Bishop. Lord Pope did divide India to the Portuguese. But that is just a colonial right. But Lord Pope did not say that other people are not allowed to trade?"

"Really?" Caesar thought for a while, and seemed to make some sense.

当然 "Of course, I have read the" Todesilas Treaty "and just agreed to the Portuguese colonization of the East, but did not say that other countries would trade. If the Pope sent ships to the East, would the Portuguese be allowed?

"This is also ... Baron Huffman, what do you mean?"

"Humble, I hope the Lord Bishop has a few words in front of the Pope, allowing Humble to take a boat team and go to India to buy ..."

这个 "This ... not so good ..." Caesar looked embarrassed.

Marin understood in seconds, clapping his hands, and immediately opened the wooden box he brought with him. Suddenly, a golden light flickered, and 10,000 gold coins appeared in front of Caesar Borgia:

"Master, Humble, when he defeated the Republic of Friesland, he stumbled upon a box of gold coins. But Humble has admired the Lord for a long time and thinks that only a big man like an adult is worthy of possession, so ..."

Caesar Borgia was also dazzled by this golden light at this time. Although he is a nobleman, he has never seen money. However, the visual impact of 10,000 gold coins is still great. Just like modern people seeing a bunch of grandpa Mao, they will be shocked.

Alas, Caesar Borgia was recently planning to assassinate his brother Giovanni. In order to buy the best assassins, Caesar also needs money. In front of the 10,000 gold coins, let alone buy an assassin, it is enough to buy an army.

I happened to be in Rome in recent years. Caesar spent money like water because of his indulgence in life. He also heard that he was short of money. As a result, he was tempted, and a look of longing appeared in his eyes.

Marlin, who was standing aside, naturally noticed. So he hit the iron while he was hot:

"Master Bishop, it has now been proven that the so-called India discovered by Columbus is false, then Spain has clearly lost. If Portugal finds a real India, Portugal will overwhelm Spain. Instead, we use the" Todesilas Treaty " "The loophole in" takes out India's trading right and sells it alone ... can adults also authorize Spain to trade in India ... "

Marin has realized that if he applies for the privilege to trade in India, he will inevitably become the eye of the Portuguese. To confront the Portuguese at sea with their own strength is bound to be insufficient.

Plus, the Spanish now seem to have lost interest in the Americas, which are not India. Therefore, Marin planned to drag Spain into the muddy water of this pond, so he could feel the fish in muddy water.

Spain is powerful. Although it is not as powerful as Portugal, it can directly attack the Portuguese mainland on land. Therefore, the Portuguese team Spain is also daunting.

Let the land close together, two teeth who like to love and kill each other together to compete for the Indian route, and also feel the fish in muddy water.

We must know that if Spain also joins the Indian trade, the Portuguese will definitely attach great importance. By that time, a little baron of his own had left Portugal alone. For Indian spices and gold, the two teeth will definitely come to battle. Under the pressure of Spain, a neighbour, where else can Portugal care about itself?

Moreover, pulling Spain to India's ship can also greatly gain the favor of Spain.

Not only that, if Spain turned its attention to India in the East, it would relax its focus on the Americas. At that time, he quietly conquered the Inca and took the Potosi silver mine ...

Thought of this, Marin should not be too beautiful ...

Caesar Borgia listened to Marin's words, and his eyes were bright ...

Although the Borgia family moved to Italy, they are also Spanish anyway. In addition, the Borgia family is in Spain, and there are many other people who have been named nobles by Spain and granted land.

Being Spanish, the Borgia family naturally values ​​the interests of the Spanish. Moreover, as long as Spanish interests are in place, the Borgia family will also benefit greatly.

Aside from these, just selling Indian trade rights is a good way to collect money ...

"How many years of trading rights do you plan to buy?"

"How many years?" Marin stunned. He had wanted to spend 10,000 gold coins to buy permanent trade rights. Unexpectedly, Caesar was so dark, and also set the number of years.

"Of course, if the spice trade is successful, you also know its benefits. If you give 10,000 gold coins to you forever, then you haven't made any money? So, you must give a limit to the number of years!" Caesar Borgia , Showing greedy eyes ...

"Ah? How about 20 years?"

"20 years? Too little, only 500 gold coins per year on average, and a farm has so much income every year ..." Caesar smiled evilly ...

"But, Lord Bishop, what if the fight can't find a route to India within a few years? Isn't that for nothing?"

"This is okay, you can start from the time you found India."

"The 10-year right to trade?"

"It's too long ... 10 years, 1000 gold coins a year, it's not as good as a knight leader. You know, you're negotiating with the Holy See, not so stingy ..." Caesar Pogia laughed .

"Paralyzed, really greedy!" Marin scolded in his heart. 10,000 gold coins can not be bought for 10 years. If Marin knew that going to India to buy spices has dozens of times of huge profits, according to the thinking of normal businessmen, they would not dare to take risks.

"8 years, what do you think?"

"No, 5 years! It's 5 years, don't bargain, just set it!" Caesar Borgia said aggressively.

"I ..." Marin was a little sullen. Although not a loss, I feel uncomfortable after all. UU Reading at www.uukanshu.com

"Don't be unhappy, this bishop can help you and the Portuguese. If you go to India by yourself, chances are that the Portuguese will attack your merchant ship. With this bishop coming forward, I believe they dare not give face!" Said.

In this regard, Marin felt relieved. When something goes wrong, the Borgia family comes forward, which is much better than the baron from Marin.

The next day, Caesar Borgia approached Alexander VI and offered a plan to sell Indian trade rights. Alexander VI thought for a while and thought it was a good idea, and decided to let Caesar preside over it. However, in order to avoid over-stimulating the Portuguese, Alexander VI decided to sell only trade rights to the Spaniards except Marin.

Of course, not to sell money to the Spaniards, but to exchange with Spain for such things as captains and fiefs. Money is temporary, but the title and title are long-lasting. Moreover, this right must never be sold to the French.

Be aware that Spain and France are enemies. If a good thing like Indian trade is obtained by the French, it will be bad for the Spanish. As for the little baron Marin, although Alexander VI paid little attention to it, he made restrictions-the license signed later stipulated that Marin could only send four merchant ships at a time, only once a year. limit. As for the five-year period, the instrument also stipulates that it starts from the moment India is discovered.

In other words, even if Marin obtained the right to trade with India, his scale was greatly restricted. As for the right to trade in Spain, Alexander VI did not plan to impose restrictions. After all, the Borgia families are Spanish ...

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