Hi Nomelo entered the Pope's chamber after Alexander left, and before entering, he deliberately went around the other door next to it, in order to see if the few soldiers hidden inside were still there.

Nomelo knew that the Pope was ready to smash the glass, and in the room connected to the Pope's chamber with a secret door, there were executioners ready to rush in.

Seeing Alexander come out of the room unharmed, Nomelo was not surprised, after all, if he was not sure, unless he was really crazy, Alexander had no reason to throw himself into the net at this time.

He was just curious how exactly Alexander persuaded the Pope.

Nomelo knew very well what Alexander VI was, and if there was anyone in the world who knew about Alexander VI, Nomelo was one of the few, and even the children of the Borgia family were inferior to him in this regard.

So he knew that Alexander must have given conditions that the Pope could not refuse.

Seeing the secretary walking in, Alexander VI beckoned as if he knew he was coming, he really needed someone to help him come up with an idea, or rather to help him make up his mind about what had already been decided.

"That Cambrai said that Rome could be like Pisa," the Pope walked up and down in his chair, knowing that Nomelo must understand what he meant, and he was not asking Nomelo to object, but to explain to him whether this suggestion was possible. ”

Nomelo groaned and stroked his beard, knowing that he had to answer this question carefully, after all, it was not only about the Pope's decision on this matter, but also about whether Caesar could be set free as soon as possible.

"Your Majesty, I've seen the scene of Pisa, if I have to say that I can only describe it as crazy," Nomelo said as fairly as he could, "It seems that everyone can get rich, it's a scene I've never seen before, because even the smallest trader, as long as he's willing to make a trip and make himself suffer a little more, can get a high reward, I have never seen this kind of thing, even some of the most prosperous chambers of commerce can't compare to this prosperity, so it makes me feel a little uncertain, You know that Pisa is a small place, after all, but what happens there is already amazing, and I can't even imagine what would happen if the Holy See really came forward to guarantee credit. ”

Alexander VI did not reproach Nomelo for his later seeming timid opinion, he knew that the secretary was telling the truth, a small pizza could make so many people crazy, what if it was Rome?

"Gombray is a little too cautious, but he is not to blame, and I wouldn't take the risk easily," the Pope suddenly said something that seemed to have nothing to do with the question just now, and when he saw that the secretary was slightly puzzled, he smiled lightly, "Actually, even if he doesn't use Caesar as a hostage, he is safe, because there are many people in Rome who don't want him to die these days." ”

Nomelo was stunned, he knew that the Pope himself should not be included in this so-called many, and if he was allowed, perhaps the Pope would order Alexander to be cut down to the ground the next moment he saw him.

So who wouldn't want to see that Cambrai die?

Nomelo quickly thought of what he had just heard about what was happening outside the cathedral.

He was sure that the Pope hadn't heard of it yet, so he couldn't help but admire the Pope's accurate judgment.

"Yes, Your Majesty, many people now see Gombray as the creator of wealth, and some people have become very close to Marino Palace, and that Count of Cosenza is his representative in Rome."

"Yes, that Miss Cosenza," the Pope shook his head a little emotionally, "do you know Nomerlo, if I had been 20 years younger, I would have pursued that Miss Countess at all costs, or if she had not been Gombray's sister, I would have pursued her now." ”

Listening to the Pope's praise of the beauty, Nomelo smiled appropriately, and then he looked at Alexander VI and waited for the Pope to continue.

"I need to think carefully about Cambrai's proposal, I have to admit that it is tempting, but because of that we have to be cautious, I know that he has ambitions for Pisa, and perhaps he wants Lucrezia's children to inherit Pisa, which sounds good, but I don't think it satisfies him."

Nomelo did not speak, he knew the ambitions of the Borgia family, or rather the greater ambitions of Caesar, who had inherited Giovanni's ambitions.

"Caesar wants to be Duke of Romagna," Alexander VI said bluntly to his secretary, "I know it's difficult, but I'll do everything I can to support him, and I'll help him succeed as long as I live, so that Gombray is his biggest obstacle now." ”

Nomelo opened his mouth slightly, he didn't expect that the Pope would "value" Alexander so much, and actually regarded him as his son's great enemy.

"Help me find Caesar as soon as possible, I think Cambrai should be hiding somewhere," the Pope looked gloomy, "Those people are too naïve, thinking that I will not do anything to Cambrai because I am afraid of them, I will let them know what I am going to do." ”

Nomelo looked at the Pope in amazement, he had rarely seen Alexander VI so emotionally stirred in his memory.

There was even a moment when he had the strange delusion that the Pope was so strongly antipathetic to Alexander because he was worried about something.

What would the Pope be worried about, was he afraid that the young man would one day threaten the future and ambitions of the Borgia family?

Nomelo thought this was unlikely, for Alexander was not a monarch with vast temporal power like the kings of France or Aragon, nor was he a figure like Savonarola who could helpless the pope because of his enormous influence in the Church, he was just a small lord with a few domains and a brave but modest army.

Nomelo suppressed this somewhat ridiculous thought, and hurried out of the Pope's chamber after taking his leave.

He had a lot to do, the most important of which was to find Caesar.

Cadron was a little dazed, because he found that along the way, Alexander seemed to have forgotten that he was Caesar's retinue, so he had been instructing him to do this and that as a matter of course, which made Caderon a little suspicious that Alexander was taking him as a stand-in for Ulliu.

The watchers outside Marino Palace have been removed, at least on the surface, and they are no longer visible.

As the titular owner of the Marino Palace, Joanna instructed the servants to begin preparations for a dinner party, although he knew that the real banquet would be at a later date, but when Alexander returned to the Marino Palace, he saw a very busy scene.

"It's been a long time since it's been so lively here," Joanna sighed involuntarily as she stood in the middle of the hall, in fact, the Marino Palace had never been deserted during this time, especially as the miracle of Pisa became more and more intense, and people became more and more curious and affectionate about the Countess in the Marino Palace.

To Alexander's surprise, she was tinkering with a bow and arrow, which she hadn't touched for a long time, and she stood in the pavilion outside the hall that connected to the garden, standing on her side, her left shoulder folded, her right arm outstretched, and she pulled the bow very steadily.

With a "snort", the sound of arrows slicing through the air reached the ears, and with the trembling of the target in the distance, the feather arrow trembled and nailed to it.

"You're much better at archery than you used to be." Alexander walked over, and he graciously hugged her gently, giving her a kiss that seemed to anyone would be a very ordinary brother and sister, but only she knew that when he hugged her, he made her waist hurt a little because he was pushing too hard.

"This is what a Venetian taught me," Jossa looked into Alexander's eyes, "he was the nephew of the Doge of Venice. ”

"That Barbarig's nephew?" Alexander's face elongated slightly.

"Yes, he is rich and funny," said Tsusha in a deliberately interested tone, "and if you need the support of Venice, perhaps I can help you through him." ”

"Don't you think it's funny," Alexander stared at Josha, not jealous, but a little worried about Josha's thoughts, "Don't touch that Barbareg, I mean that old Barbareg, that's a real old fox." ”

"What about the younger one?" Jisha asked deliberately.

"Don't pay any attention to the young ones, or I can't guarantee that one day the musket will go off the fire," said Alexander angrily, "and of course he'd better not be in Rome now." ”

"It's a pity that this little Barbareg is in Rome right now," said Jossa as she raised her bow, "this is what he gave me before, it is beautifully made, and it is filled with small things that can make people more effortless. ”

"yes, so are we going to invite that guy to go hunting in the countryside someday?" Alexander narrowed his eyes slightly as he looked at the beautifully crafted light bow.

"And then I'm going to give you a chance to 'be accidental'?" She stared at Alexander with a smile, and she suddenly realized that she liked Alexander the way he was.

"I just want to prove to him that things like bows and arrows are outdated." Alexander said as he took his arms around the waist and walked into the hall, "Listen, I know you're a little angry, but don't use other men to provoke me, okay?" ”

He stopped at his feet to look at Alexander, and then asked in a low voice, "Then tell me what you are going to do, do you want me to be your mistress for life?" ”

"You are my sister, my favorite and only sister," Alexander kissed him lightly on the forehead, "Listen, we'll sort this out, I promise you that maybe I can't give you a public grand wedding, but I'll definitely give you an identity that everyone will envy and even revere." ”

Jossa stared into Alexander's eyes, she wanted to see what Alexander was thinking, she could feel that Alexander's words were not hypocritical, and she could even hear something in his tone that disturbed her.

That should be "ambition".

"Josha, have you ever thought of asking my mother who my father is?" Alexander asked cautiously.

Asha was a little surprised, of course she had asked, since she knew that she had a half-brother, she was curious about who this brother's father was.

It's just that as she gets along with Alexander, she gradually loses her curiosity about who that person is.

This is because if it was really her brother, she would still be curious, but as a lover, she was not interested in who the father of 'Giore Modillo' was.

But now Alexander had brought it up himself, and what caught Josha's attention was that he had asked about it after making such an unusual promise, which made Josa really curious.

"Listen, it may not matter to us now, but maybe it won't be long before it becomes important to us, maybe two years or less."

Alexander felt it was time to reveal something to Josa.

Although the little Babarig was just joking, Alexander was also aware of some of the changes in Josha.

After all, the matter between him and Lucrezia did irritate Josha fiercely, and if Barondi's dissatisfaction with him was probably just a fear that it would affect the Rovelle family, then for Josa, her dissatisfaction could only be because of the troubles caused by her sensitive identity.

Both of them knew that it was impossible for them to get married, either as Alexander or as Chaul.

So, as Jessa said, will she be his mistress forever?

Maybe she wanted to, but what about her mother, George Anne, and the Count of Mordiglo, how could they allow it?

What's more, as the Count of Cosenza, marriage is an inevitable result.

This can be seen from the fiancé of Count Hawsen, who Modillo found for her before.

Just being able to refuse one Earl of Horsen, can it also refuse other nobles?

A title and territory in Kosenza is enough to attract the covetousness of countless people.

Unless, she has an identity that is enough to discourage most men, and even to herself, not George Anne or Count Mordillo.

Can you give me that identity?

She wanted to ask, but she was worried that she would be disappointed.

As if to see the hesitation and struggle in Josha's eyes, Alexander took the opportunity to walk into the room side by side with her and whispered, "I believe I can do it, maybe I can do better, and this is the only thing I can use to compensate you." ”

Josha's cheeks flushed slightly, she didn't know if it was excitement or what, thinking about Alexander's words, if it weren't for seeing people coming and going, she really wanted to kiss this hateful 'brother' fiercely first, and then ask out loud the question that had bothered her for too long: "Who are you?!" ”

The question of who I am is a very difficult suspense in life, so when Konstantin appears at the door, Alexander immediately plays the role of a qualified brother-in-law and stands up to greet this brother-in-law, who may not like him.

"Barondi, I can't come," Konstantin spoiled the atmosphere as soon as he spoke, but fortunately he brought good news next, "My father wants you to see him as soon as possible, he first said that you are crazy, and then said that you may have some plans, so he asked me to come to you and inquire," Speaking of this, Konstantin looked straight "According to my father, whatever you want to do, the Rovere family has to participate." ”

"Of course, how could I have forgotten the Rovere family," Alexander took Constantine's shoulders and walked to the table, "In fact, Bishop Tony is doing well, and without his help, the Pisan business might not be so prosperous." ”

The robbers of Toni della Rovere had not only looted many of the merchants who had gone to Florence, but had almost cut off Florence's foreign trade links, which had made Florence's already turbulent market even worse.

Konstantin opened his mouth with a look that seemed to want to deny it, but after thinking about it, he still shut up and acquiesced.

Looking at Konstantin, Alexander couldn't help but laugh.

In the early years, Lowe Sr.'s uncle Sistines IV had a fierce conflict with the Medici family because of his coveting of Florence, and even to this day there are rumors that Sistine IV secretly instructed some Florentine nobles to assassinate Giuliano de Medici, an important figure in the Medici family at that time.

Although Florence is now ruled by Savonarola, it is clear that the Rovelle family's coveting of Florence has never ceased.

It can be said that in dealing with Savonarola, Borgia and Rovere have the same goal.

"You have to help me, my father wants me to be the governor of Genoa one day," Constantine, who sat down, suddenly said, "You must have noticed Caesar's ambitions, don't tell me that because Lucrezia you and Borgia are a family, we all know that it is impossible, so if you can help me, I will repay you." ”

"How can you repay me for not speaking ill of me in front of Barondi?" Alexander looked at Constantine with a little contempt, the high-spirited knight he met when he first arrived in Rome, but now he no longer had the capital to show off in front of him, "If I help you, tell me what can you do for it?" ”

Konstantin looked at Alexander, hesitated, and after a while he seemed to have made up his mind and said, "If you can help me raise enough money to wage a small war, I can provide you with 2,000 Genoese soldiers who are completely under your command." ”

Alexander's heart skipped a beat!

Because it was a critical moment for the new cardinal, the previous 1,000 Genoese had been transferred by the Rovere's family due to the conflict between him and Caesar.

The previous battles left a deep impression on Alexander's fierceness and bravery of the Genoese sword and shield soldiers, which has never been left for a long time.

On top of that, the Genoese sword and shield soldiers were trained in close combat, which was exactly what his army needed and lacked.

There is hope that the Agri will be able to train into the most advanced firearms unit of our time, but when it comes to a truly large-scale hand-to-hand encounter, Alexander knew that the Agri were still far from it.

It's just that he sometimes has a headache, even with the funding he received from the Fugger family, it is not easy to recruit an army that suits his heart.

At least for him, an army like Genoese sword and shield soldiers is not something that can be recruited with money.

"3,000," said Alexander, with an unchanged expression, "I want you to recruit 3,000 soldiers for me, and all of them must follow my personal orders." ”

The departure of the previous 1,000 Genoese made Alexander deeply feel the absurd but helpless reality of military control in this era.

So this time he decided not to do that again in the first place.

Konstantin showed a hint of dissatisfaction, he had come today at the behest of old Rovere, and he himself thought that Alexander would be obedient enough to accept this condition that would be beneficial to everyone.

But now Alexander's request annoyed Konstantin a little.

"You can only hire them, do you still want to raise an army yourself," Konstantin said dissatisfiedly, "sober up, you can't afford it, you must know that even Charles or the emperor would not do such a stupid thing, and I can't provide so many soldiers." ”

Alexander shook his head firmly, this time he didn't give his brother-in-law a little face.

"3000, and personal command, otherwise I won't give you any help."

"Cambrai!" Konstantin stood up angrily, "Don't forget who your title comes from, and don't forget your current situation, how long do you think you can live in Rome without the protection of the Rovere family?" ”

Glancing at Konstantin's angry face, Alexander's gaze turned to the door, and then a smile appeared on his face: "Welcome, my lord, this is really a flourishing appearance." ”

Konstantin looked back in amazement, and then surprised to see an old man's face.

"Kotschakh Palace?" Konstantin snorted softly.