After ending the four-way talks, Marin returned to East Friesland along the same route. After returning to Orich, he met Archbishop Rovere, who was holding his grandson. However, no matter how he thought Marin thought that his father-in-law had something to talk to him about.
Sure enough, after coaxing Caesar, Archbishop Rovere pulled Marin into the study with a mysterious look on his face and asked the waiters to retreat...
"What's wrong? My father-in-law..."
"Son-in-law, let me tell you good news - my staff has finally been arranged by Alexander VI and his son..."
"Oh? It's so gratifying!" Marin was also very happy. Because this shows that his father-in-law is closer to the position of the Pope. And he will soon become the "pope's son-in-law".
"but……"
"What's wrong?"
"I spent all my money on the Roman bishops..." Archbishop Rovere said embarrassedly. He is now a wanted person, without industrial support, so he can only rely on Marin's sponsorship.
"This...no problem, I'll ask Kohler to allocate another 100,000 gold coins to you..." Unconditional support for the father-in-law being the pope. After all, it's my own hope in the future.
"Well, now, we have arranged our staff. Look, when will we do it?" Archbishop Rovere wanted to hear Marin's opinion.
"By the way, my father-in-law, have you made arrangements with the Roman army?" Marin suddenly remembered. This matter was very important because Caesar Porgia was the commander of the Pope's army, and many people in the army were his.
If Alexander VI dies and Archbishop Rovere returns to Rome and is opposed by the army under Caesar Porgia, it will be very troublesome.
Before, Marin planned to give the 10,000 troops of Teutonic Kingdom to Archbishop Rovere as a guard. However, now Marin needs 10,000 people to attack Denmark. Then, only the 100 Pope Guards are to go to Rome with Archbishop Rovere. This is obviously not enough to ensure safety. If the Pope army invades a rebellion and attacks Archbishop Rovere, it will be troublesome.
"Army? Arrangements?" Archbishop Rovere obviously neglected this.
"Of course, even if you poisoned the Borgia and his son, what would you do if their remnants launched a mutiny to kill you?"
"This..." Archbishop Rovere obviously realized the seriousness of the problem.
In fact, the current army of the Pope is completely controlled by Caesar Bogia. The former army of the feudal forces was expelled by him with mercenaries. Now, Archbishop Rovere wants to intervene in the Pope's army, because those troops are recruited by Caesar Bogia himself, not the army of the feudal nobles of the original Pope, and it is difficult to win over.
However, Caesar Porgia did not have many troops, only a scale of 4,000 people. Moreover, it was scattered in several places in the Pope. There were only about 2,000 people who really guarded Rome.
Marin thought about it and decided to ask Archbishop Rovere to suspend his action. He decided to go to the southern region to recruit 5,000 mercenaries. Of course, he did not ask these 5,000 recruits to help Archbishop Rovere. Marin decided to follow him to train and be led by the veterans. Then, he drew 5,000 people from the veterans and followed Archbishop Rovere south.
Then, he himself brought 15,000 veterans and 5,000 new recruits to fight Denmark. As for the country, Marin planned to use the militia to protect him, but was still commanded by the old Hoffman, just like when he was fighting Saxony.
However, Marin did not have so many ships, and transported so many people to Italy at one time. Therefore, Marin first had to choose a location and place these 5,000 people.
This location must be near Italy, but not in a region controlled by Spain. Because the current pope is a Spanish. If you know that you are going to murder the Pope of the Spanish, you will not be able to turn against him? However, you should not be too far from Italy. Otherwise, if Alexander VI dies, if the distance is too far, even if the army is transported over and the new pope has been selected, then the daylily will be cold...
Neither Sicily nor Sardinia, close to Rome, could be used to accommodate troops, because the Spanish territory at that time. After thinking about it, Marin decided to find a small island off the coast of Tunisia to accommodate troops.
Marin suddenly remembered that two galleys on the Egyptian route had discovered two small islands west of Malta Island. One was called Linossa and the other was called Lampedusa. No army was stationed on both islands.
However, after landing and inspecting, Marin's crew found that Linosa was a little smaller, and the island lacked fresh water, so only a small number of Italian fishermen stayed here from time to time.
Further south, there was originally a small fishing village in Lampedusa Island, but unfortunately it was invaded by Berber pirates and seemed to have been destroyed. Now, there are no people living on Lampedusa Island. Because it is too close to North Africa and there are no defenders stationed, it is easy to be invaded by North African pirates.
However, for Marin's 5,000 army, this is not a problem. The pirates will be scared to death when they encounter them...
As for why not go to the larger island of Malta? Sorry, it is now controlled by the Spanish Kingdom of Aragon. Although it has not been managed carefully, there are also Spanish people on it. Hiding soldiers there will definitely be known by Ferdinand II.
Therefore, Lampedusa Island, which is close to the African coast, is a good choice. This island is currently uninhabited, and there are freshwater resources on the island. According to sailors who have visited this island, there is spring water in a valley on the island, which is fine for thousands of people to drink. Even crops can be grown.
For Marin, having such a place that can provide fresh water is enough. As for food, Marin is more, just transport a few more ships.
Then, Marin and Archbishop Rovere agreed that Marin would start to transport the army to Lampedusa in batches. Then, he would send people to various countries to buy second-hand ships. After all, when Alexander VI dies, Archbishop Rovere must ensure that 5,000 troops on the island will be transported to the Pope State within one or two times. Otherwise, the scene will not be suppressed...
When Alexander VI dies, these people will board the second-hand ships they bought on Lampedusa and head straight for the Pope. After landing, they will escort Julius II to the city of Rome...
And counting it, the whole process will probably take several months...
Chapter completed!