The Rise of the European Emperor

In other words, George, Duke of Saxony, took certain countermeasures early after receiving the resurgence of the West Frisian Resistance Army.

For example, gather troops and re-enter West Frisian. In addition, it is to send someone to ask Emperor Maximilian I for help. Yes, to Maximilian I for help.

However, instead of begging Maximilian I to send troops, he asked Maximilian I to help greet Marin and try to keep Marin from participating in the war.

Through reconnaissance and analysis, the Duchy of Saxony already knew that it was the Duchy of Ged that was behind the West Frisian Resistance. To George's relief, it seemed that Marin wasn't directly involved. If Marin was directly involved, George would have no confidence in winning.

And for Charles II, Duke of Geddes, who made troubles, George, Duke of Saxony, hated it very much. At the same time, George did not look down on the Principality of Gedde, and believed that the Principality of Gedde could not compete with the powerful Duchy of Saxony. Because he didn't know that the Principality of Gede had been secretly preparing for several years, and, with the secret help of France, he had brought in the Swiss to help out.

The only thing Duke George was worried about now was Marin and his East Frisian army. After all, if George sent troops, Groningen would be empty, and if East Frisian took the opportunity to make a sneak attack, George would have to lose. Moreover, the strength of the East Frisian army has already made Duke George have a shadow in his heart.

Moreover, at the last imperial parliament, he voted against his cousin Frederick III, Elector of Saxony, on whether to recognize Marin as Duke of Schleswig. Therefore, Duke George was very worried that Marin would hate him for this, and chose to attack West Frisland with the Principality of Gerdes.

Therefore, when he learned that the West Frisian resistance army supported by the Principality of Gede was revived, Duke George's first reaction was not how to suppress it, but how to keep Marin from participating in the war. The only person who is suitable for being a middleman and who can let Marin listen in is probably his cousin Maximilian I. His father, the Duke of Albrecht, was the first cousin of Maximilian I, and he, of course, was the first cousin of Maximilian I. In addition, Marin is regarded as the emperor's faction, and it is more appropriate to ask Maximilian I as a middleman.

On the day of receiving the urgent news from West Frisian, George, Duke of Saxony, sent a messenger to Austria to seek the support and peace of Emperor Maximilian I.

After receiving George's request for help, Maximilian I thought again and again, but agreed to Duke George's request. Because, although Duke George is not as influential as Frederick III, he also has his own influence among the Saxon nobles. Once on the Imperial Council, their votes are also quite large.

Moreover, as far as Maximilian I knew, Marin was currently busy occupying the Bishopric of Münster, and basically had little time to pay attention to other matters. Therefore, he sent an envoy to Dresden, the capital of the Duchy of Saxony, and then followed George's foreign minister to the city of Münster, the capital of the Bishopric of Münster, to negotiate with Marin in order to obtain a horse. Lin did not send troops to take part in the fighting in West Frisland.

Even when George received the good news that the West Frisian resistance was vulnerable, he did not dare to act rashly. After all, the attitude of East Frisian is not known yet.

"What? Duke George wants me not to fight in the West Frisian war?" After learning of Saxony's foreign minister Bohr's intention, Marin was stunned, but quickly reacted. It seems that George is not stupid. If East Frisian troops are sent, and the army of Guedes is attacked from east to west,

The fall of the Duchy of Saxony is basically a certainty. So, if George doesn't come to beg him, it proves that George's IQ should be negative.

"Yes, Lord George hopes that you can stay out of the business, Duke Marin, and not send troops to participate in this West Frisian war. In addition, this Hessian knight is the envoy of His Majesty the Emperor, and he has brought His Majesty's letter..."

Marin knew Hessen, who was one of the knights of the Guard of Maximilian I and had dealt with Marin. The Hessian knight took out the handwritten letter of Maximilian I and handed it to Marin with both hands.

Marin looked at it and found that Maximilian I asked himself in a very polite tone not to participate in this dispute. After all, Marin is no longer the little baron he used to be, or even an earl, but a duke. So, even Emperor Maximilian I needed to be polite to Marin and stop being bossy.

In fact, Duke George and Maximilian I did not know that Marin had no intention of going into this muddy water at all. However, the necessary bargaining is still required. So Marin raised his face and said to Bol:

"I remember that at the last imperial meeting, Duke George voted against the question of whether to recognize me as the Duke of Schleswig? Now, what did he do if I was not to be involved in West Frisian affairs? ?"

"This... this... Lord George also wanted to support you last time... But, you know, Lord Frederick, Elector of Saxony, is Lord George's cousin. It was him, * Lord George voted against. The..." Bohr was also quick-witted, and directly put the pot on the head of Frederick III, the elector of Saxony. Also, it seems reasonable.

"It's okay if I don't want to fight. What about Duke George's sincerity? What is he willing to pay?" Marin obviously wanted to get some benefits and was unwilling to agree in vain.

"This... this... Mr. Marin, do you have any good suggestions?" Bohr was also a light G, and threw the pot directly to Marin.

Marin thought about it and put forward his own request:

"Don't worry, I won't blackmail you Duke George. I only have three conditions..."

"Please speak!" Bohr took out the parchment and began to record.

"These three conditions... First, I need Duke George to recognize my legal right to rule over the Bishopric of Munster..."

"No problem!" Bol agreed directly. The Pope has agreed, but Duke George dares to say no? Beware of excommunication...

"Secondly, if one day, Duke George wants to sell West Frisian, he must sell it to me first, and the price should not exceed 1 million gold coins. Only if I don't buy it, can it be sold to others."

"Sell West Frisian?" Bohr was a little confused:

"Master George has never thought of this!"

Marin smiled and said to himself, George must not have that idea now. After being beaten up by the Principality of Gede Company and unable to take care of his own life, he knew that there was no hope of recovery, and of course he wanted to sell it and recover some of the cost. However, he will not tell Ball these futures. So he said arrogantly:

"Where's all the nonsense coming from? If Duke George doesn't sell, I won't force him to sell! I mean if..."

Bol thought about it and didn't think Duke George would sell the territory. However, he was careful to ask Duke George for instructions.

"The third article is that I hope that Duke George will not participate in the alliance of the Electoral State of Saxony and Denmark to retaliate against me. If he participates, according to this article, the ownership of West Frisian will automatically belong to me!"

Marin had a hunch that Denmark and the Electoral States of Saxony would definitely not let it go. Revenge of the Danes is a matter of time. Therefore, it is necessary for him to give Duke George a vaccination. And if the Elector of Saxony forms an alliance to deal with him, it is almost inevitable to win over Duke George.

"This... this..." Bol was a little embarrassed.

"What? The Duchy of Saxony still has the idea of ​​attacking me? With this idea, dare to ask me not to go to West Frisian? If so, then I will now send troops to West Frisian and West Frisian Resistance Army to attack... …”

"No, no, I just feel that I can't control this matter."

"Do you still need to think about it? With this clause, when the Electors of Saxony want to win you over to attack me, you will have an excuse not to fight. In this way, a lot of people will die."

Bol nodded, as if agreeing with Marin's words. Then he asked:

"Lord Marin, you have put forward these three conditions, so what about yourself?"

"Myself? As long as you agree to these three conditions, I promise not to send troops to West Friesland. In addition, the reinforcements from the Principality of Saxony are also allowed to pass through safely."

"Guaranteed not to fight?"

"I will definitely not send troops. If I send troops, I will automatically give up the Bishopric of Munster! This article can be written into the treaty." Marin said decisively.

"That's great. I'll go back and ask Lord George. I think these three points are not too much, and Lord George should agree." After that, Bol went back happily.

On the other hand, Marin laughed, and he couldn't help but play with words just now. It is not false to guarantee that no troops will be sent, but it does not mean that he will not be mixed in. Supporting the money, grain and weapons of the Principality of Gede is not considered to be sending troops... If George does not fail, how can he be desperate? Without despair, how can West Frisian be sold? With the first purchase clause, you can buy West Friesland yourself...

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