The Rise of the European Emperor

Julius II was right, if he would offer a coronation as a condition, Maximilian I would certainly be happy to help deal with Venice.

In fact, the Austrians have long coveted the fertile country of Venice. However, the Venetians are extremely wealthy and can employ many mercenaries. The Habsburgs, who have always been poor, were not sure they could win Venice.

In fact, Austria is already a relatively developed region of the Shinra Empire. The climate here is warm, agriculture is developed, and mining is also very developed. There are many silver mines and copper mines. To sum up, the annual income of the Habsburg family is not low. However, the old traditional aristocratic family like the Habsburg family also has a lot of members, and there is no shortage of high-ranking families. Therefore, so many benefits need to be shared with many people. In addition, the clansmen who manage the industries in various places are also up and down. Therefore, the tax that finally fell into the hands of Emperor Maximilian I was not much. Therefore, the finances of Maximilian I have been bad.

In addition, although under the help of Marin, Maximilian I purchased the throne of the Eastern Roman Empire. However, European countries, except for those countries that have good relations with Shinra, do not recognize other countries.

For example, France believed that even if Maximilian I purchased the throne with the last emperor of Shinra, it would be invalid if he did not regain Constantinople. The implication is to encourage Maximilian I to fight with Ottoman Turkey.

In addition, the Grand Duke Ivan III of the Grand Duchy of Moscow also claimed to inherit the throne of the Eastern Roman Empire after marrying Princess Sophia. After learning that Maximilian I had purchased the throne from his uncle, Prince Vasily, the Grand Duke of Moscow, declared angrily that the Eastern Roman throne could only be inherited by the blood of the Pariologos family. Maximilian I had no blood of the Pariologos family at all, and it was illegal for his uncle Andres Pariologos to sell the throne to Maximilian I.

However, Andres Pariologos angrily denounced Prince Vasily's statement-since you know that I am your uncle, why do you have the face to look at your uncles and family members who can't eat? I know it jumped out now... So, Andres Pariologos believes that although Vasily has the bloodline of the Pariologos family, he is not qualified at all because he disregards the life and death of the royal family. Coveted the Eastern Roman throne. He would rather sell the throne to an outsider than to Vasily...

However, although the former emperor Andres Pariologos jumped out to endorse Maximilian I, France and some countries still did not recognize Maximilian I as the Eastern Roman emperor.

At this time, Maximilian I needed the support of the Holy See very much. If Julius II is willing to speak for him, I believe that most countries will recognize it. Just like when Andres Pariologos went into exile in Italy, the Holy See recognized his identity as the Eastern Roman Emperor, and other Western European countries naturally followed suit.

Therefore, whether it is the throne of Shinra or the throne of the Eastern Roman Empire, Maximilian I needs the support of Julius II. Especially the throne of Shinra, if Julius II is willing to crown it, then no one in all Europe will object. Likewise, as long as the Holy See recognizes, Maximilian I's status as Emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire will be legal. Because the Pope is a very important arbiter...

Therefore, the current king of several powerful countries in Western Europe, Julius II is the easiest to handle is Maximilian I. For the legitimacy of the throne, Maximilian I must have been willing to fight for the Holy See. The only thing to consider is whether Maximilian I's army can beat the Venetians. After all, the Venetians have more money and can recruit several times more troops to fight. Although the Austrian army of Maximilian I was stronger in combat, it may not be able to succeed in the face of numerical superiority...

certainly,

If it cooperates with the 10,000 troops of the Marin faction in the Papal State, it will be different. Austria and Venice are adjacent to each other, separated only by the Alps. If Marin's army and Maximilian I's army were dispatched at the same time, the Venetians would inevitably be unable to care for each other. After all, Venice has never been an army powerhouse. If attacked from both sides, it will inevitably fail.

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A few days after Marin arrived in Rome, King Ferdinand II of Spain and King Manuel I of Portugal also arrived. Manuel I took a fleet of ships, and after passing through the Strait of Gibraltar, he joined Ferdinand II in the port of Barcelona.

Although they are Weng's son-in-law, they do not get along well. Because the two are too far apart on the Indian issue. Manuel I insisted that India belonged to Portugal, and Spain should not be involved. Moreover, in the Treaty of Tordesillas approved by the last Pope Alexander VI, the Eastern Hemisphere has been assigned to Portugal, and the Spaniards should go to develop his "Wild Continent"...

Ferdinand II believed that India did not belong to Portugal alone. The reason why the Treaty of Tordesillas was mistakenly signed before was because Columbus mistook the Wild Continent for India, and was "deceived" by the Portuguese to sign that unjust treaty.

Moreover, it was also Pope Alexander VI who agreed to trade with Spain in India...

In this way, the Weng and the husband-in-law, who had completely opposite positions, had a fight on the boat during the voyage... If they weren't held down by their hands, maybe one of the kings would have been injured.

Later, the two kings simply stayed on their own warships and did not see each other again, lest they fight again after meeting.

After the ship reached the port near Rome, the two kings also disembarked separately, and they entered the city without saying hello to each other.

After hearing about this, Julius II and Marin, their son-in-law, were amused. Ferdinand II and Manuel I, the sons-in-law, are both kings, and they are still fighting, which is too discordant. It's like Julius II and Marin, the son-in-law of Weng, who all conspired to plot against others.

For example, this time, the two sons-in-law plan to make a good plan for the sons-in-law of Ferdinand II and Manuel I...

The strategy set by Weng and his son-in-law was to coax Spain first and let Spain voluntarily give up America. Then, unite with Spain, oppress Portugal, and force Portugal to give up the idea of ​​exclusive ownership of India. Even Africa's interests must be given up.

If it was Isabella I, Marin might not have the confidence to coax it. However, when it came to Ferdinand II, who was only interested in Europe, not Isabella I, who was interested in America, Marin was confident.

So, Marin went to the residence of Ferdinand II with the map of Africa drawn by himself, intending to take advantage of the night to come to a "picture presented by Zhang Song"... Abu, it was a "picture presented by Marin".

On this map of Africa, Marin detailed information on the Songhai Empire in West Africa and the Gold Coast (present-day Ghana). Also, there is information on the Great Zimbabwe Empire.

Although he does not know the specific situation of the Great Zimbabwe Empire in this era, Marin still knows the control area of ​​the Great Zimbabwe Empire. Mainly the area north of the Limpopo River and south of the Zambezi River. Moreover, the ruins of the Great Zimbabwe Empire seem to be just north of the Limpopo River.

Of course, this is not a problem. Just send someone to the coast of Mozambique and ask the Arab traders. Because, Great Zimbabwe City, is the only stone city in southern Africa in this era. Just find out where Stone Town is and you'll find the Great Zimbabwe Empire.

With this map similar to the "treasure map", Marin walked firmly to the room where Ferdinand II was, and started the "Big Fudge" mode...