Chapter 465 The Other Side of the Mediterranean

Kharitonov came to Granada as a Roman envoy. He was a devout Orthodox Christian and had no good feelings towards these pagans. But when he came here, he had changed his mind about Granada.

Although the local mosque is still there, it has been converted into a church. And some people began to speak Romanian. The Sultan also had good intentions.

"If it weren't for Castile's aggressiveness, I'm afraid he would still be begging for mercy inside."

As an envoy, Kharitonov was quickly led to the Emir. In the Alhambra Palace, Yusuf entertained him with the best food, wine and dancers.

"Welcome to you, Roman envoy. I wonder if my friend has received my letter?"

Yusuf asked about the situation of the Roman emperor, and Kharitonov said directly: "His Majesty the Emperor sent me here after receiving your letter, but your country has angered His Majesty a little, otherwise I would not be able to come here."

Yusuf knew that he had played a big game, but fortunately he made the right bet. The new emperor would not ignore them. Sending envoys means that there is a high probability that troops will be sent in the future, so his pressure will be reduced.

"I'm sorry about this, there's really no other way. If it's just a normal greeting, your emperor wouldn't care about my small country in Andalus."

Yusuf apologized, but since he was here, he had to discuss the affairs between the two countries.

"Your Excellency should also know the current situation. The heretics in the north are aggressive and trying to occupy this last piece of pure land. I hope your country can send troops to help."

Finally, the purpose was stated. The foundation a few years ago became his own bargaining chip. With Granada's geographical location and foundation, I don't believe Rome will not agree.

Kharitonov also reacted, but he said bluntly: "For this, His Majesty has already made a decree. If Your Excellency can agree to it, it can be agreed."

"Please speak"

Peter's conditions are mainly several: First, all people in Granada must convert to Orthodoxy and learn Romanian.

Second, the Emir and other nobles must give up their power in exchange for more manors.

Third, all troops will be incorporated into the Roman army and obey Rome's command.

Yusuf had been prepared for these, after all, the degree of centralization of the Eastern Empire was far beyond the reach of these few people. These conditions were normal, but he still wanted to fight for it.

"I heard that your country and Aragon are mortal enemies, and Aragon is allied with Castile. These two countries occupy most of Iberia. Your country considers itself orthodox. Don't you want to recover this place?"

Khritonov quickly replied: "Don't bother your Excellency. Your Majesty will have a plan."

"Really? But I heard that since your country occupied Rome, many countries have to re-govern your capital. All traces there must be wiped out, especially Castile. I have heard that many people are ready to join the war against you."

"If they dare to come, the Empire will make them come and go." Kharitonov's voice rose several degrees. If they come, the Empire doesn't mind repeating the destruction of Venice. Maybe it should be renamed, such as the destruction of Milan, the destruction of Toledo, and the destruction of Augsburg.

"Of course I think your country can do this, but you need someone familiar with the Iberian region to serve as a guide. After all, isn't it a praiseworthy thing to exchange the smallest sacrifice for the greatest results?"

This is true. No one wants to win a miserable victory, which is too shameful. If you can really maximize the results, it is not impossible. However, the empire is very cautious about the locals of Granada. On the one hand, they are regarded as allies in Iberia, and on the other hand, they are worried that they are fence-sitters. Kharitonov also has the mission of incorporating Granada into the kingdom. At present, the benefits outweigh the disadvantages.

"The empire needs some locals as guides and some officials. Iberia has not been in contact with Rome for hundreds of years, and the loyalty of the locals is difficult to test."

The envoy asked the last question. For the emperor, the loyalty of the ministers is the most important. If those who surrender cannot remain loyal, then they will spend a lot of manpower and material resources to make wedding clothes for others in vain. Especially Peter, he would rather spend some time in the future than agree to the surrender of a person who is fickle.

"Don't worry about that. Now we all have a common enemy, which is the three countries in the north. I can hand over my two sons to your country. I will go to Constantinople in person when the war is over."

Since the other party promised so, Kharitonov didn't say anything. But he really saw a chapel in the Alhambra Palace, which was filled with the Orthodox Cross and other things. It seemed that the other party was determined to break off with the past.

Yusuf sent his two sons to the other party as hostages to ensure his true loyalty, hoping that their emperor would keep his promise and send troops quickly.

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The news of Rome's mobilization of troops also spread to other countries, and the first to know was neighboring Hungary. Queen Mary also participated in Peter's coronation and discussed the future of the two countries with him in a place where others could not see.

Because it is at the forefront of the fight against heresy, Hungary can get 70,000 lei of financial support from Rome every year. Now that the relationship between Rome and the Holy Roman Empire is becoming increasingly tense, Hungary, which is caught in the middle, has also begun to test it.

It was already a routine operation to enter Austria along the river from Bozzoni. Cavalry trained in the Pannonia steppe could come and go in Austria like the wind. Even Sigismund had to write to his ex-wife, hoping to restrain her and not be too difficult.

As a result, Mary replied with one meaning: Who do you think you are? She had divorced him. He had not touched her for so many years and said that she could not give birth to a son. Now she has given birth to two children in one breath, while her ex-husband has only one daughter. In comparison, it is clear who is not good.

This made Sigismund very angry, and then he transferred his anger to his wife Barbara. This person had never suffered such a great grievance, so he naturally hated Sigismund. I wish he would die immediately.

Speaking of which, the mysterious Prince of Bozzoni has not even seen his face now. He usually wears a mask. He stares at everyone like the god of death. The black army under his command is invincible, and once fought Austria to make peace. His heroic deeds have been compared with those of the new emperor of Constantinople. It is said that if either of them came, he would be so scared that it would be better to surrender if both of them came.