In the evening of that day, a messenger from Portugal took a clutch across the Strait of Gibraltar and entered the Mediterranean Sea, then bypassed the Granada Sea, sailing northward to reach Barcelona, ​​the capital of Aragon.

The Aragonic Dynasty was also a relatively powerful country in this region, and the capital Barcelona was the center of hegemony in the Mediterranean. If it were in the past, the Aragonic Dynasty would not have put Portugal in the eyes of the weak western country on the Iberian Peninsula. However, now because there is not much food left within the Aragonic country, it is now seeking Portugal. Therefore, the king and the nobles welcomed the envoys from Portugal with particularly high courtesy.

"See Your Majesty the King, this is a letter written by His Highness Prince Tim in our country. Please read it." The envoy submitted the letter, and then reported the words that Tim had given to King Aragon intact in his tone.

King Alfonso of Aragon did not respond to his face after reading the letter. He just rewarded the Portuguese messenger and asked someone to take him down to rest.

When all the Aragonese were present, Alfonso spoke: "I believe you should be clear about what happened some time ago. The Kingdom of Portugal gathered funds from all Portuguese merchants to purchase most of the Mediterranean food, including our Aragon. Now Portugal has become a public enemy of the Mediterranean country. This can be said to be a self-destruction."

"Your Majesty, that's it, the Portuguese are not stupid. I believe they knew that there would be a result like this today, but the reason why they still dared to do this is probably that the Portuguese had probably learned that there would be a war between Castile and Granada, and then they planned to use this war to gain huge wealth." An Aragonian nobleman stood up and analyzed to Alfonso.

"That's why they gathered food in the Mediterranean and then sold food at a high price when the war broke out. Of course, although this move will bring huge risks after the incident, it can also bring huge returns. According to the recent information from the messenger, Portugal did make this abacus, and this purpose has been achieved. I'm afraid no one can stop Portugal's money-making action."

"Yes, it's really impossible to stop it, and the Portuguese are now making their minds on us." Alfonso sneered: "The letter said that Castile is now at a time when its national strength is weak. If Aragon wants to attack Castile, Portugal will provide enough food. Humph, I want us to help them relieve the troubles of Portugal. It's so naive. Aragon will never be used by other countries."

"This..., Your Majesty, although it is very unpleasant to be used, it seems that this is indeed a good opportunity. Castile is fighting against Granada in the south, which has depleted a lot of their strength. Now their food has been bought by the Portuguese, and Portugal promised us to provide enough food. In this way, if we attack Castile at this time, it may be possible to destroy Castile and even unify the Iberian Peninsula. As for Portugal's daring to use us today, will it be easy for Portugal to deal with them at that time in the future?"

Once a person sees a little hope for victory, his courage and appetite will suddenly expand.

Alfonso, who had previously been tough and firmly opposed to being exploited, became immediately moved when he heard what the minister said.

Yes, although it was used by Portugal at this time, this time was indeed a good opportunity for Aragon. If Castile was really eliminated, then it would be no problem to stop and eliminate Granada and Portugal in the western part of the peninsula. Perhaps the hegemony of unifying the Iberian Peninsula will be realized in your own hands soon.

By then Aragon will be the most powerful country in Western Europe. France, Austria, England, and Brigny will have to stand aside. Aragon can reach out to the English Channel and Constantinople.

The more I thought about it, the more I felt happy. Alfonso finally waved his sleeves. He made a decision: "The Earl said it well. Although it was unpleasant to be used by Portugal this time, this is indeed a good opportunity for us. Once the Iberian Peninsula is unified, then our Aragon will lead directly to the Atlantic Ocean. Once the trade of the Atlantic and the trade of the Mediterranean meet, our Aragon will become stronger. At that time, it is not impossible to even go north to compete for the English Channel."

"Yes, your majesty." The nobles were also excited when they heard this: "If the Iberian Peninsula is unified, then we will be able to obtain Castile's army and Portugal's navigation and trade."

Among the countries on the Iberian Peninsula, Castile has the strongest army, Aragon's navy has the strongest strength, and Portugal has the strongest trade power.

Alfonso nodded excitedly: "Yes, there are three trading forces active in the Mediterranean: Byzantine merchants, Venetian merchants and Portuguese merchants. These three merchants have always monopolized Mediterranean trade, and other countries cannot enter it at all. As long as the Iberian Peninsula is unified, the Portuguese merchants will use it for us."

"Immediately mobilize the army to attack Castile and send people to Portugal to get food." Alfonso took a deep breath and quickly gave the order. He could not wait to unify the Iberian Peninsula.

The Aragonese army was very fast. That night, King Alfonso issued an order. The next morning, the Aragonese army had crossed the border and entered Castile. At the same time, the Aragonese navy also quickly drove out of the port of Barcelona and rushed towards Castile's port Selivia.

On Castile's side, when the army had just assembled on the Portuguese border to attack Portugal, Juan II, the Madrid royal family, was already panicked, because just received a report, the Aragonese army in the western region drove straight into Castile.

"What the hell is going on? Why did Aragon suddenly come out?" Juan II was furious at the official responsible for national intelligence collection.

"Your Majesty, the inquiry learned that the Portuguese envoy had gone to Aragon, but he had no idea what agreement the two countries had reached." The official in charge of intelligence collection was also very bitter. He had just received the information this morning, and the Aragonese army had already arrived.

"If something useless, immediately reinforce the Western Front and suspend military operations in the south." Although Juan II was furious, he was not confused and made a quick decision on the situation.

Granada and Portugal can slow down a little, but Aragon must not, otherwise it will be the time when Castile destroyed the country.

The messenger set out quickly to convey Juan II's orders.
Chapter completed!