For a moment, Louis XII planned to make a fake show, but he stayed in Milan and refused to leave. After all, the action to conquer the Principality of Milan was too smooth, making him feel like he was in a dream.
It was not until John Lafite brought several "child care" that he woke Louis XII up to his comfort dream...
"What are these people?"
John Raffie replied:
"Report to your Majesty, this is the 'exiled nobles of the Kingdom of Naples' that I have found for you..."
Previously, Louis XII and John Rafi discussed how to change their words to enter the Kingdom of Naples after they arrived in Italy. John Rafi proposed a plan of "public opinion demands" according to the instructions given by Marin.
The so-called "public opinion demand" is actually just to find a few representatives of nobles and "petition" to Louis XII. Why are they representatives of nobles? Because in this era they are "representatives of the people". As for ordinary people, they are not qualified to "represent the people".
At the beginning, John Lafite did not find several former nobles of the Kingdom of Naples who were exiled abroad. After all, even if the nobles of the Kingdom of Naples were in exile, they would choose other Italian countries. After all, they were not used to being in France. Not talking about language problems is just dietary problems, and those Italian nobles could not stand it.
At this time, the mainstream of France was still dark food, and the food was not the same level as Italy. Even though the Fat Brothers were sent to the French Palace and created a primary version of the "French Feast", it has not yet become popular.
Therefore, even if the Italian aristocrats are in exile, they usually choose to go to other countries in the country. For example, they can go to Rome, or to Venice or Milan...
It was a coincidence that John Rafi could not find a suitable exiled noble in Naples to act as a "public opinion representative". He prepared several Italian-speaking low-level nobles to put on makeup and pretended to be "public opinion representatives" of the Kingdom of Naples.
Unexpectedly, after Ludovico Sforza escaped from Milan, John Rafi found several former Naples nobles who were exiled here in Milan. No wonder, Milan is the largest city in Italy, and it is normal for several Naples exiled nobles here.
At this moment, John Lafite would not have used the fakes he had prepared as an actor. After all, if the dignified French king was found to be fake, it would be very embarrassing. And it would be reasonable to drive several real exiled nobles from the Kingdom of Naples to act as "representatives of public opinion" and ask Louis XII to "send troops to save Naples."
If you fall into the hands of the French, whether you can save your life depends on your mood. These exiled nobles in Naples naturally dare not talk nonsense. Moreover, Louis XII may promise that as long as you occupy the Kingdom of Naples, these "meritorious ministers" can naturally go back and continue to be nobles...
These former Naples who were exiled were forced to flee the Kingdom of Naples because they could not get along with the Spanish officials who occupied the local area. Now, seeking refuge in Louis XII may be a good choice...
So, the next morning, in the square of Milan Cathedral, Louis XII met with many celebrities in Milan like a show.
Then, in public, several Naples aristocratic children arranged by John Lafite suddenly came out, knelt at Louis XII's feet, and cried and asked Louis XII to send troops to "save" the people of Naples who were in the "difficulty of straits"...
According to the script designed by John Lafite (actually designed by Marin), Louis XII first pretended to be very hesitant, reluctantly, and even shirked away the "friendship between France and Spain lasts forever"...
When Louis XII said seriously, "France and Spain have a long friendship", the nobles present almost vomited - can they be more shameful?
However, taking photos of France's powerful force, these people are smiling on their faces and MMP in their hearts...
Finally, under the "repeated persuasion" of several children, Louis XII "reluctantly" agreed to send troops south to "save the people of Naples"...
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After performing this disgusting scene, Louis XII hurriedly rushed to discuss the issue of how to send troops.
John Raffie thought about it and said:
"After today's scene, the Spanish spies will definitely send the information back to their country. It will probably take hundreds of Farlis from Milan to Barcelona (1 Farlis = 4 kilometers). Even if the other party rushes to the horse, on land, the Spanish first need to pass through southern France. But southern France is ours and will not give them a chance to change horses. Therefore, they usually need at least seven or eight days to send the news back. Then, they send troops and mobilize supplies... It is estimated that they will not be able to do it in a month or two... As long as we go south quickly, the Spanish should not be able to react."
"What if the Spanish used carrier pigeons to deliver messages? That would allow the message to be delivered several days in advance..." asked a French nobleman.
"So what if he uses a carrier pigeon to deliver messages? He can't use a carrier pigeon to transport it. After all, the Spaniards will eventually lose the opportunity!" John Rafi shook his head.
Louis XII frowned and said:
"It is definitely too late for them to mobilize troops, but I am worried that they will send a batch of gunpowder and lead to the city of Naples first. With sufficient ammunition, the 2,500 musketeers in the city are still very threatening..."
John Raffi nodded and said:
"This is, in this way, if the Spaniards use carrier pigeons to send the news back to China within one or two days, but it will take more than 20 days to transport troops and supplies from the port of Barcelona to the city of Naples (the wind in the Mediterranean is small and the boat is slow)...
In this way, we can avoid the assistance of the defenders as long as we arrive at the city of Naples within 20 days..."
"20 days..." Louis XII frowned.
The distance from Milan to Naples is estimated to be seven or eight hundred kilometers away. If you report the news, you will arrive in seven or eight days. However, there are tens of thousands of troops in France. After adding 22,000 Italian mercenaries, it has exceeded 80,000 troops. Moreover, it has brought too much baggage, including artillery.
With a large number of supplies, the marching speed is not fast, and the overall marching may not be able to travel less than 30 kilometers every day. It is estimated that it will take at least one month to walk from Milan to Naples. This is because the Italian Peninsula has the Roman Avenue built during the Roman Empire. If there were no Roman Avenue, with the rugged terrain of the Apennine Peninsula, it would probably take several months to walk.
If this is more than a month, it would be a big deal. The Spanish would not say that the army could be in place, at least a batch of ammunition and medicine can be sent. Once the city of Naples has replenished ammunition, it will be difficult to get it...
"What should we do? We must stop the defenders of the city of Naples from getting ammunition supplies!" Louis XII said worriedly.
After John Raffie secretly looked at the "tricks and tricks" given by Marin, he said with great success:
"Your Majesty, I have a way!"
"Tell me!"
"Divid 10,000 cavalry, take off the plate armor and horse armor, one man and three horses, go south quickly, and arrive outside the city of Naples first. As long as you arrive outside the city of Naples, and then burn the dock at the port of Naples. In this way, the Spaniards will not be able to send ammunition supplies into the city of Naples!"
"I object!" At this time, a baron named Boman stood up. He retorted:
"Baron John, you may not understand the military. What you said is that 10,000 cavalry traveling south lightly is feasible. However, you have never thought that the food and grass problem of these 10,000 cavalrymen must carry at least two horses per person. The food required for each horse per day is as much as the consumption of 5 soldiers. How do you ensure the supply of 10,000 cavalrymen?"
Speaking of this, John Rafi smiled. Because, he was really prepared for this question...
Earlier, John Lafite encouraged Louis XII to buy a large area of ​​land in the ancient city of Pompei near Mount Vesuvius to dig volcanic ash. Even a private pier was built nearby for the transportation of volcanic ash.
It was a coincidence that the ancient city of Pompei was a little far south of Naples, only about 25 kilometers away. When the army headed south to Italy, John Lafite arranged for people to go to the port of Marseille to transport several ships of grain and hid near the ancient city of Pompei.
If the 10,000 cavalry arrived outside the city of Naples, they could go to Pompey to get food first, and then besiege the city of Naples.
"What about the consumption of food in the middle?" asked Baron Boman.
"It's okay, it's covered by me!" John Lafite said confidently.
Because the main distance of these 10,000 cavalry was under the control of the Pope. Marin had already said hello and prepared several grain supply points on the edge of Emilia Avenue. As long as the French army brought gold coins, they could easily buy these food prepared by Marin.
The only trouble is to enter the road from the Kingdom of Naples after leaving the Pope. After entering the Kingdom of Naples and before reaching the city of Naples, the road from the Popes to enter the Kingdom of Naples, the road cannot be replenished.
Fortunately, the city of Naples is not too far from the border. If you let your horses carry some food when you leave the Pope's border, you can still hold on for a day or two. When you get to the vicinity of Pompey's ancient city, you can replenish enough food...
Chapter completed!