Chapter 1276: Enter the Ruhr area

The death of Bishop Conrad caused great chaos in Münster. Many priests were shocked by the death of Bishop Conrad-actually died on the nun's belly ...

Of course, these priests were not too shocked or angry. Because, in this era, it is the most corrupt period of the church, and all the dirty things are there. Even the pope has mistresses and illegitimate children, not to mention the bishop? Unless the church is too corrupt, no religious reforms will happen.

But, like Bishop Conrad, who died directly on the nun's belly, it was really shameful. Therefore, the deacons of Münster Cathedral ordered the news to be blocked, only saying that Bishop Conrad died of an acute illness. Otherwise, the church will lose a big face. This matter is going to spread. It is estimated that the prestige of the church will be greatly affected by the people.

Because he was busy covering his ugliness, no one thought of investigating the cause of death of Bishop Conrad. Otherwise, there will always be a clue. And this is also the reason why Marin secretly conceived Bishop Conrad-he had calculated that the church would not investigate this matter in order to cover up the ugliness. Like later generations, if the thief stole the money of the corrupt officials, the other party would dare not call the police. Because, after calling the police, he was unlucky first.

Just as Marin expected, the death of Bishop Conrad was just overshadowed. The monks of Münster Cathedral hurriedly buried the "cool death" Bishop Conrad, and did not prepare any grand funeral.

Then, the Rietberg family was dumbfounded ...

They were not saddened by the death of Bishop Conrad ’s brother, but because-Conrad ’s treasure worth 400,000 gold coins, they did n’t know where to hide ...

Then, John I, Earl of Ritterberg, rushed to the city of Münster in the name of bereavement, to find the cronies of Bishop Conrad during his lifetime, to find out where the treasures were.

However, some people started earlier than him-the men and women under Marin's army had launched a mutiny, took control of Münster City, and arrested several cronies of Bishop Conrad ...

Before, there were mainly two soldiers in the city of Münster-2000 mercenaries recruited from the outside by Bishop Conrad, and a feudal army composed of 80 church knights.

But what Conrad did n’t know was that the head of this 2,000-person mercenary regiment, Gelshey, was simply a spy under Kohler. Even the officers of the mercenary group formed by Gelsh are mostly spies from the North Sea.

Marin has been laid out in Münster City for a long time, waiting for the future to be successfully received when Münster City is recovered. So, he asked Gelsey to form a mercenary group, deliberately came to the door, hoping to accept the employment of Bishop Conrad.

Then, Gelsh ’s mercenary regiment, with a relatively low commission, won the contract to guard Münster City. But Bishop Conrad did not completely believe in Girsch, so in Münster, there was also a feudal army of 1600 people led by 80 church knights, as the card of Bishop Conrad. At the same time, it is also the containment of Gershi's mercenary regiment to avoid being repulsed.

However, Bishop Conrad ’s previous betrayal of the manor of the 80 church knights hurt the hearts of the 80 church knights. While Bishop Conrad had just died, Gersh secretly interviewed the leaders of the 80 church knights who had been betrayed, and secretly reached an agreement with them ...

Then, Gersh ordered the entire city to be closed, and the gates of the 80 church knights, which were originally used to balance the mercenaries, did not respond-apparently the two sides have reached an agreement.

The Marinites told the 80 church knights through Gelshey—if they wish, they can formally surrender to Beihai. By then, the Beihai Kingdom will recognize their noble status as a cavalier. Then, make other arrangements for them.

Since the 80 church knights were sent to Marin by the Holy See in the Bishop of Münster, they have actually lost their official status as church knights and reduced to the status of "temporary worker". After all, the bishopric of Münster they once loyal to no longer exists, and the identity of their church knights naturally disappeared. In other words, they are not currently nobles, but temporary workers attached to Bishop Conrad. As a temporary worker, he will be abandoned at any time. For example, this time, Bishop Conrad abandoned them and allowed the coalition forces to ransack their manor.

Regarding Gersh's solicitation, 80 church knights decided to wait and see after a discussion. After all, they didn't know the truth about Marin's death. They thought Marin was dead. Therefore, they are not very optimistic about the future of Beihai. But now, no one accepts them. Therefore, the knights chose to wait and see and neutral. They chose silence rather than cooperation for Gelsh ’s control of the city of Münster.

But they did not know that their choice led to a change in their future situation-after the war, they were all dispatched to America to fight natives. And if they choose to help at this time, they have the opportunity to stay in the local area ... Of course, this is something to say ...

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Gelhi took control of the city of Münster, and quickly arrested several close friends of Bishop Conrad during his lifetime. Then, tortured rigorously and finally found the location of Bishop Conrad ’s treasures-Bishop Conrad buried the treasures in a manor on the side of the Münster Canal to facilitate transportation by water Treasure ...

Then, with a group of reliable men and supervisors sent by Kohler, Gelsch dug up the treasures in an obscure manor by the Canal of Münster, and quietly transported them back to Egypt by boat Muden.

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On the side of the Eight-Power Allied Forces, since the death of Bishop Conrad, John I has been at the bottom of the Eight-Power Allied Forces. Even at the regular meeting of the princes, Count John I had no say.

Moreover, Charlie, Earl of Galden, suspected that the 400,000 gold coins promised by Bishop Conrad may not be fulfilled (this is indeed the case). Faced with the question of Count Charlie, Count John I of Rietberg pretended to be calm and boasted that the money had been shipped back to Rietberg. In this way, the other princes did not kick Ritterberg out.

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In order to ensure its position in the coalition forces and to preserve its status as a "victory" in the future, Earl John I of Ritterberg became more interested in looting the North Sea Kingdom.

When the princes met to discuss the next attack direction, John I proposed:

"Shall we march south of the Lipper River!"

The so-called south of the Lipper River, which is the Ruhr area of ​​later generations, is also an area that Marin attaches great importance to. Of course, because Marin has not yet produced honeycomb and steam engines, the importance of the Ruhr area has not yet been highlighted.

"Into the south of Lipper River? What is the reason?" Henry, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg, frowned.

Know that the Ruhr District is the latest to be included in the Beihai Kingdom, and the development level is not very high. It is said that there is no fertilizer processing plant, and the value is far less than the earliest development of the East Friesland region and Oldenburg, as well as West Friesland.

John I explained:

"That ’s it, adults, I also know that East Friesland, Oldenburg and West Friesland are more prosperous and prosperous. However, adults have thought about it, East Friesland still has the First Army in It ’s not easy to mess with. Although the provinces of Oldenburg and West Friesland are rich, no one competes with us! "

After finishing, John I pointed to the map and said:

"Lords, please see-the neighboring country of West Friesland is only the bishopric of Utrecht. They are unlikely to send troops to invade West Friesland. Because, even if the territory of the bishopric is enlarged, it is not hereditary. Therefore, Adult Bishop Utrecht certainly does not want to be troubled. And Oldenburg is also Bremen in the east, East Frisian in the west, and only the territory of Lord Henry in the southeast (Brunswick-Lüneburg Principality ). So, no one robbed us in Oldenburg. As for East Friesland, let ’s not say that, but that is the location of the First Army. Although our 8-nation army is not afraid of opponents, it is also a hard bone, there is no need to be so Gone long ago. "

"So ~ www.wuxiaspot.com ~ Nobody snatches from West Friesland and Oldenburg, East Friesland is a hard bone, we don't need to grab it so early."

After a pause, John I pointed to the map again:

"It is the territory of the North Sea State south of the Lipper River. It is surrounded by three powerful neighbors of the Principality of Cliff, Principality of Berg, and Archbishop of Cologne."

"If we start too late and go to nibble on the hard bones of East Friesland, it is very likely that these three countries will seize the opportunity. Well, now the Principality of Berg and the Principality of Cliff are one family. This place east of the Lipper River and north of the Ruhr River was originally exchanged by the Principality of Cliff for the North Sea State. If they seized the opportunity to take back those lands when we went to the north, we want to take it back, then Difficult……"

"So, I suggest to send troops to the area south of the Lipper River, especially to occupy the area south of the Lipper River, east of the Rhine River, and north of the Ruhr River, so as not to be taken back by the Principality of Cliff! "

After discussing with other seven princes, they all agreed with John I. If they are preempted, although they are not afraid, they are also unwilling to provoke strong enemies and change their lives. After all, the Archbishop of Cologne is not easy to provoke, and the Principality of Cliff is now united in the Principality of Lich and the Principality of Berg due to the marriage. The strength is also very strong, and it is not easy to provoke. The best option is to start first. As a result, the army was assembled and headed south directly to the Ruhr area ...

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