The Eagle of Eastern Europe

Peter on the front line has surrounded the city of Venice, which can be seen in the distance from Chigio.

"What a beautiful city, it's a pity that it will disappear from the map soon."

"Your Highness, do you really want to destroy Venice?"

Nicholas asked Peter if he felt reluctant to have such a beautiful city destroyed. But they could not disobey the emperor's order, after all, he wanted them to live a Carthaginian life.

"Continue to work here, and it would also be good to travel to Bologna. I heard the scenery there is very good."

Peter looked at the water city, thinking about how to participate in and balance Italy's interests.

Some radical people believe that Rome should use its own military superiority to sweep across Northern Italy and then completely annex it. This way, even if it cannot take Rome temporarily, it can still provide a deterrent force in the future, and Northern Italy's rich resources and strong economic capabilities are also Rome needs it.

However, Rome may be subject to greater international pressure, and France and other countries may become more hostile to it. There will even be a second anti-Romanian alliance. If it cooperates with Ottoman again, Rome may really be doomed.

I haven't thought about the specific disposal situation, but don't think about letting it go. Almost all the city-states in northern Italy have joined the Venetian League. If you don't mention Peter Chi's name from them, you will write it backwards.

"Your Highness, here comes a Genoese man, saying he is a special envoy from Genoa."

"Envoy, let him go to Constantinople. What is he doing here?"

"He said he came specifically to see you."

This made Peter curious, wondering what the special envoy wanted to do. Was it to show mercy?

"Let him come over"

The Genoese man soon appeared in front of Peter. Peter saw that he was an acquaintance and his tone became lighter.

"Oh, Francesco, is there a shortage of talent in Genoa, so that's why you keep running back and forth?"

"Your Highness, please stop teasing me. I am here for the sake of peace between the two countries."

Peter was puzzled by such words. "Peace, shouldn't peace go to Constantinople?"

Francisco then explained the cause and effect, and Peter also read the negotiation conditions Mircea gave them, which were indeed a bit harsh.

"So, why are you looking for me?"

Seeing Peter asking this, Francisco began to complain to Peter. It's not easy for Genoa to talk about it. It's sad enough to be beaten by Venice. Now they are forced to fight against the great and invincible Rome. Isn't this looking for death?

Peter laughed at this and could only believe half of what he said. Being beaten by Venice is true, but being coerced is a bit exaggerated. Even if they lose the trade war, Venice will not be strangled by their necks to declare war on Rome. This must be revenge for Rome's confiscation of Galata.

"Okay, you shouldn't be complaining to me, right? You want me to mediate and come up with a condition you can accept."

"As expected of Your Highness, you can guess this."

Francisco didn't ask for much, he could pay compensation or vassalage, but the other terms could be cancelled. If he took it back, the parliament would have to swallow him up.

"It's easy to say, but we can talk about this after I occupy Venice."

Peter decided to take his time with him. After all, it was Genoa that was anxious now. By grinding their hearts, they could get the most favorable conditions for Rome. While chatting, Peter also asked Francisco's full name, which he still doesn't know.

"Your Highness, my name is Francesco della Rovere."

This Rovere seems to have appeared in Catholic history, but not now.

According to him, the Della Rovere family was also a noble family in Genoa, but it has now declined. If several members of the family had not devoted themselves to business, they would have died out.

"That's it." Peter had an idea, why didn't he let the person in front of him be used by him. Northern Italy needs local forces to help rule, and promoting a few down-and-out nobles can more easily increase the resistance to local citizens.

Now except for the city of Venice, all other places in Venice have been occupied. Then Peter began to continue to expand the area, Constantine went to Bologna, Wojke went to Ravenna, and paid attention to the movements in the direction of Milan. And Venice itself stabilized as quickly as possible.

After the destruction of the Roman army, the population of the entire Venice region dropped by 40%. A considerable number of local priests, bishops and nuns went directly to the East to repent. Then came local landowners, wealthy businessmen, and intellectuals, who also became free labor. Rome has decided to enter Italy, so Venice must firmly control it.

However, it should no longer be called the Republic of Venice. It should be called Dalmatia Province. The emperor appointed a governor to rule here, and Peter is currently in charge.

Entering Italy, Constantinople also considered restoring the priesthood of the Roman Patriarch. The residence can be temporarily placed in Verona or other places. As long as the church thinks clearly, these Catholic properties will be theirs.

Various actions have made all countries understand that Rome does not intend to leave Italy, especially France and other princes. Why can Rome easily get what they can't get, but they are not sure that they can defeat each other, so they have to wait. As long as Roma doesn't breach their bottom line, they can acquiesce to this situation.

However, the countries in northern Italy are most anxious now. Milan, Savoy, Bologna, Florence and other countries that were attracted by Venice all wanted to negotiate with Rome. The Papal State still refused to talk, and hoped that the two powerful countries of Aragon and Austria would help him drive away the heretics. But Rome in the north has surrounded Venice, and Naples in the south has annexed the Principality of Urbino. The Papal State sandwiched in the middle is very uncomfortable.

The Cossacks again went on a plundering spree, this time targeting the Duchy of Milan and Savoy. The local governor and nobles fled directly, and the residents were also frightened by the Cossacks' majesty. Some people planned to resist desperately, but more people fled. Facing the army, they can only run elsewhere to survive.

France and some princes are ready to continue watching the show, but there will always be people who can't bear it anymore. John, the heir to the Duke of Burgundy, is preparing to lead troops to rescue. He is ready to take this opportunity to make Burgundy an independent country. Moreover, Burgundy has always supported the Pope of Rome against the Pope of Avignon supported by the Duke of Orleans. Such loyalty is rare.

Within the HRE, due to the failure of the Palatinate and Bavaria alliance, other princes did not plan to go to Italy, but religious criticism articles from Rome caused a lot of waves, especially in the bishopric. Local citizens wanted to Driving them away directly affected the three major religious electors, who proposed forming a crusade to defend Rome.