Chapter 471 The danger under wine
Although it is a bit useless to withdraw this identity in this way, at last there is no need to run in both directions. You just need to attend your own funeral now.
By this time, news of Prince Pozzoni's assassination had spread throughout the aristocratic and citizen circles. They were saddened by this incident and were confused about who was behind it. Who on earth is it.
Vienna, not far from Pozzoni, also got the news. Many people were happy, thinking that Hungary would not continue to harass them.
"Hahahaha, that person is dead, and we can live a more relaxed life."
Leopold drank two more glasses of wine. The prince's departure was great news. Maybe he could attack Pozzoni directly and recapture Hungary.
"That is indeed pleasing, but what about the one in Constantinople?"
When it came to Peter, Leopold had a good idea, he just needed to get people to lobby with gifts.
"Now our power is unprecedentedly powerful. We are supported not only by the king, but also by powerful countries such as Castile and Burgundy. Don't worry."
This is true, but everyone knows that the Roman emperor is a person who does not play by common sense. What his next step will be, whether there will be a surprise attack, are unknown.
Originally, both Upper and Lower Austria wanted to annex each other, but now that Lower Austria has Sigismund's certification, Leopold can only endure it. If only he could marry Sigismund.
There is no use saying this, let’s continue celebrating now.
The atmosphere in Austria was cheerful, but not so good for Sigismund, who was imprisoned.
Originally he was looking for his housekeeper, but he couldn't find him for several days. It wasn't until those businessmen came to show him the IOU that he realized that Stokes had borrowed a large amount of money without telling him, and it was all mortgaged with his estate.
Originally he wanted to default on the debt, but these businessmen learned the lesson and imprisoned him directly in the home of a cloth merchant, and released him whenever he had money.
"Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!"
Sigismund was impotent and furious. He wanted to cut Stokes into pieces, but only if he could find him.
The money he currently owes is 900,000 gold coins, which is enough to pay the salary of 100,000 people for a year. Sigismund didn't know what he had done. Apart from the 600,000 loaned by Stokes, he spent 300,000.
At this time, he really regretted why he spent so much money, and even more regretted why he let Stokes run away while he had to bear the burden of 900,000.
Ahhhhhhhhhhhh, he is a king, why should he be insulted like this. When he has money, he will definitely take revenge.
It is impossible for those rich people to come to help him at the moment. Earl Sauron has been bleeding too much in the past few years and there is not much left. Burgundy does not know what he is busy with, let alone those cities. It looks like he will have to stay here for a while.
Within a few days, the prince's body was transported back to Buda. Mary went to greet it in person, and the whole city burst into tears. Their hero died. The Hungarian Patriarch personally prayed for him and he was buried in the central cathedral.
The prince died and the Roman emperor was still on the way. The queen asked Buda's garrison to stand ready, and the nobles did not dare to act rashly.
"Your Majesty, this is the confession of those assassins. They said that they came to assassinate at the instruction of Vienna."
Mary looked at the evidence in front of her and felt very angry.
"It is indeed them. The prince should kill that person."
When she heard that it was Austria again, Mary wished that Hungary would fight over immediately. I really thought that relying on my ex-husband, I could do whatever I wanted. Isn’t it better than the backstage? My mother’s backstage is bigger than his.
"Mother, the Austrians are so abominable."
Lajosh was indignant. His beloved father was gone. He was angry and hated Austria even more.
"Oh, be patient Lajoche, they won't be happy for long."
"Where is the Emperor of Rome now?", Mary asked Peter's journey.
"We have already arrived in Belgrade, and we will reach Buda in a few days."
Now we have to wait until the emperor comes, and then let the Austrians think about their future.
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In Rouen, the capital of Normandy, Salmon, who narrowly escaped death, transformed into the Duke's steward and strategist. He wanted to see Burgundy and Orleans, whom he hated, go to hell.
"Sir, our power is still very weak now. We need more territory and population."
Salmon pointed out the biggest problem in Normandy at present: lack of strength. At this time, the Dukedom of Normandy ranked last in population. Although many farmers came here, it would take several years to see the effects.
"I know, but this is the only way now. It is impossible for us to obtain the territory from other places. They would rather let Paris arbitrate than consider selling the territory to us."
"What if you don't need money?"
Stefan was unbelievable. If he didn't need money, he could only use force. But who could he fight? Moreover, wars between territories in Western Europe had to have claims. His biggest claim was to claim the throne of France through his wife, but Edward III had personally experienced that female inheritance was not feasible in France.
"No, no, no, of course it won't work in France, but what if it's other countries?"
"What, you mean..."
The answer is obvious. Since we need a land that is large enough and stable, there is only one: England.
"This is a very good opportunity. We don't need to be recognized by the Pope, as long as Constantinople recognizes it. Moreover, there is a large population and money in the area. It only takes a few years of training to bring a team back to the To France.”
This is indeed a suitable choice. Although it may not be popular, England's population and resources are the best wealth. And he can also go north and annex Scotland. After all, they just had a conflict with their eldest brother.
"William, Duke of Normandy, conquered England with more than 10,000 troops. Now we don't know how many troops he will need to conquer England."
"My lord, now, we can capture Calais as a base. This is England's foothold. Those in Paris will not go to the rescue."
This should be the best way to quickly expand strength, and it is also a big gamble. Win the king, lose the prisoner, and at the same time take back all the honor you already had. He will return to Constantinople, and then those nobles will say, look, that is the emperor's least promising brother, and he doesn't want this.
Stefan looked at the map of France. Even if he was one of the twelve nobles, it would be of no use. He might as well be a king. If you can't fight and fail, go to the east, maybe you can become something else.