When Corion and Rambo were preparing to return to the Italian Peninsula, many changes occurred on the Italian Peninsula on the other side.

The Black Death and the Reformation can be said to be all centered on the Italian Peninsula. The turmoil caused by the two things at the same time cannot be eliminated in a short time.

In fact, the political structure on the entire Italian Peninsula has ushered in a complete reshuffle.

Before the Black Death had not yet exploded, although the Duke of Ji'an was named the ruler of the Italian Peninsula, his power sphere was actually subject to many constraints.

The most important aspect is that the Holy See has occupied a great weight here, and it can even be said to occupy half of the land. Some cities do not care about the orders of the Duke of Ji'an at all, and all the taxes there are finally returned to the Holy See.

However, with the Pope's resignation and the Duke of Ji'an moved back into the Italian Peninsula, the situation here will naturally be different.

At the first moment, the Duke of Ji'an began to order his soldiers to control all cities, and cities represent huge interests. Although there are no conquerors in it for the time being, these are extremely huge potential stocks over time.

However, the Duke of Ji'an also understood that he could not monopolize such a big benefit alone. Although the Medici family was strong, the intelligence system and assassination department were not something that could be placed on the table. Among the heirs, there was only one female Margaret. Under the constraints of these conditions, they were destined to be unable to protect their existing interests. The final result would inevitably go to the side that the Duke of Ji'an would not want to see the least.

Under such circumstances, the Duke of Ji'an had no choice but to come up with a plan that was not the best, but was the most beneficial to the current situation.

The Pope stepped down and the successor Pope Modesar was scheduled to take over the election on July 15th. The succession ceremony was held in the ancient city of Rome on the Italian Peninsula. The personnel in the Holy See cleared all the vicinity of Rome early and gave the news to the nobles across the country.

The succession of the pope is a major event, and in a sense, it is even more important than the succession of the throne, so nobles from all over the country will come to participate.

Eugen is no exception. Speaking of which, he can also be regarded as the promoter behind the scenes of the Pope's succession. There are many things here that will involve his city of Leber. For this reason, Eugen will of course come over to participate.

The Duke of Ji'an seized this opportunity and specially approached Eugen and conducted a secret spy.

According to the Duke of Ji'an, Eugen wanted Eugen to help him consolidate his interests on the Italian Peninsula, and Eugen proposed to support Margaret's succession.

To be honest, with Eugen's current identity, his words definitely have extremely heavy weight, which may not be enough to change the heir to the position of a duke, but if you want to provide protection and follow the flow and make the person who should have been given the position a duke, it is definitely a breeze.

Moreover, he now has an extraordinary status in the Holy See. The new Pope Modesar has repeatedly stated in public that the Marquis Eugen is his closest friend and the two are also their best ally. The meaning of Eugen can represent his meaning.

With this guarantee, there is no doubt that as long as Eugen says a word, the Holy See will be able to make great concessions. Without the Holy See's reluctance, it will not be a problem for the Duke of Ji'an to occupy the interests of the entire Italian Peninsula.

However, facing the Duke of Ji'an's request, Eugen showed a look of distress on his face. After thinking about it, he still said, "I have no choice but to support Margaret to become the Duke. Margaret is still my good friend. As long as she wants to sit in that position, she will definitely be able to sit on it!"

Eugen first gave his own guarantee, and then said: "However, I have no way to guarantee the interests of the Italian Peninsula. These depend on the meaning of the new pope. Rome and the Vatican are both holy places of the Holy See. If you want to intervene in such a place, I don't know how to speak."

Eugen told him his difficulties. The Duke of Ji'an did have a good relationship with him and had helped him in many aspects, but Modesar was also his friend, and his palms and backs were full of flesh. Eugen really didn't know how to choose.

What's more, Rome is the territory of the Holy See. If the Duke of Ji'an is not even ready to let Rome go, his appetite will be a little too big.

The Duke of Ji'an certainly understood this. In fact, at the beginning, all he wanted was to allow Margaret to succeed the throne. This was his main purpose. As for interests, it was just some additional conditions.

Now the Medici family has maintained a friendly and intimate relationship with Eugen. Judging from the current situation alone, the power Eugen possesses is already shocking.

As time goes by, Eugen will definitely go a step further. At that time, even if all the interests of the Italian Peninsula are included, they may not be as good as Eugen's.

Immediately, Duke Ji'an laughed and said, "Hahaha, of course, you can decide on the interests of the peninsula. Marquis Eugen. I won't have any objection. I just hope to arrange a good environment for Margaret so that she can be the Duchess of the Medici family with peace of mind!"

Eugen did not expect that the Duke of Ji'an was so easy to talk to. In Eugen's impression, the Duke of Ji'an has always been an old fox. If he had such an opportunity to gain profit, he would never let it go easily.

However, after thinking about it carefully, he understood what the Duke of Ji'an meant, and a meaningful smile appeared on his face, and Eugen agreed to this matter.

He also said that regarding the interests of the peninsula, Modesar should be called over together, and the three of them had a good chat and were making plans.

The huge Italian Peninsula can determine the final pattern with just a few words from three people, and this is the energy they have.

And in fact, Eugen spoke, which made both of them have nothing to say. From this, we can also see how strong Eugen's strength has expanded to a point.

These things must be determined privately. As time goes by, in a blink of an eye, it is July 15th, and the day for the Pope to succeed to the throne has come.

The grand occasion of this day is no worse than the banquet in Vienna that day. After all, in terms of wealth, the Holy Roman Empire might be richer than the royal family of the Holy Roman Empire.
Chapter completed!