Carlos nodded solemnly.
"This would also draw the full attention of the Spanish forces. That place is where the gold of Antioquia and Chocó passes. If we take it—and more importantly, if we can hold it—the Crown will lose direct control over that flow of gold."
He paused briefly, measuring his words.
"And without it, financing their expeditions in New Granada will become exceedingly difficult. But that cuts both ways. They will attack with everything they have to recover Mompox. I would not be surprised if they chose to ignore the fanatics in the east, if only to reclaim it."
Krugger frowned slightly.
"Is that city truly so important?"
Carlos let out a short, restrained chuckle.
"Are you serious? That is where the smelting house stands. All the gold is processed there. Even now, with the situation as delicate as it is, nearly three hundred kilograms of gold pass through it each month thats around two hundred thousand pesos."
He leaned back slightly.
