Chapter 262: I promise not to send troops
Said that George, Duke of Saxony, had taken certain measures early after receiving the resurgence of the West Frisian Resistance Army.
For example, convene soldiers and horses to re-enter West Friesland. In addition, he sent people to ask Emperor Maximilian I for help. Yes, ask Maximilian I for help.
However, instead of asking Maximilian I to send troops, he asked Maximilian I to greet Marin and help Marin not fight.
Through reconnaissance and analysis, the Principality of Saxony already knows that the Principality of Geddes supports the West Frisian Resistance. What relieved George was that Marin did not directly participate. If Marin participated directly, George would have no confidence in winning.
George Charles, Duke of Saxony, hated the Charles Duke of Geddes. At the same time, George did not look up to the Principality of Geddes, thinking that the Principality of Geddes could not compete with the powerful Principality of Saxony. Because he did not know that the Principality of Geddes secretly prepared for several years, and, with the secret help of France, the Swiss were brought in to help.
The only worry for Duke George now is only Marin and his East Frisian army. After all, if George is to send troops, Groningen must be empty, and if East Frisian takes the opportunity to attack, George is inevitable. Moreover, the strength of the East Frisian army has given the shadow of Duke George.
Moreover, at the last Imperial Parliament, on the question of whether to recognize Marin as the Duke of Schleswig, he voted against his cousin Frederick III, the Elector of Saxony. Therefore, Duke George was very worried that Marin would hate him for this and chose to attack West Friesland with the Duchy of Geddes.
Therefore, when he learned that the West Frisian Resistance Army supported by the Principality of Geddes was resurgent, the first reaction of the Duke George was not how to suppress it, but how to keep Marin from fighting. And the only one who is suitable as a middleman and can be heard by Marin is probably his cousin Maximilian I. His father, Duke Albrecht, was the cousin of Maximilian I, and he was naturally the cousin of Maximilian I. In addition, Marin is considered to be the emperor's faction, and it is appropriate to ask Maximilian I as an intermediary.
On the day of receipt of the West Frisian urgent report, George, Duke of Saxony, sent a messenger and rushed to Austria to seek the support and peace of Emperor Maximilian I.
After receiving the request of George, Maximilian I thought again and again, but still agreed to the request of Duke George. Because Duke George was not as influential as Frederick III, but he also had his own power among the Saxon nobles. Once they got into the Imperial Parliament, their votes were also quite large.
Moreover, as far as Maximilian I knows, Marin is now busy occupying the Bishop of Münster, and basically has no effort to care about other things. Therefore, he sent a messenger to Dresden, the capital of the Principality of Saxony, and then followed George ’s foreign minister to the capital of the Bishop of Münster, Münster, to negotiate with Marin in order to obtain a horse. Lin did not send troops to participate in the war in West Friesland.
Even if George received the good news of "The West Frisian Resistance was vulnerable," he did not dare to act rashly. After all, East Frisian's attitude is not yet known.
"What? Duke George hoped I wouldn't send troops to participate in the war in West Friesland?" After learning of Saarson's Foreign Minister Bol, Marin was stunned, but quickly reacted. It seems that George is not stupid. If East Friesland dispatched troops and fought against the Geddes army, the defeat of the Principality of Saxony would basically be a dead end. Therefore, if George does not come to him, it proves that George's IQ should be negative.
"Yes, Lord George hopes that you will be able to stay away from Duke Marlin and not send troops to participate in this battle of West Friesland. In addition, this Knight of Heisen, the emissary of His Majesty the Emperor, brought his letters ...
Marin knew Heisen. Heisen was one of the guards of Maximilian I. He had dealt with Marin. The Heisen Knight took out the letter from Maximilian I and gave both hands to Marin.
Marin looked at it and found that Maximilian I politely asked him not to participate in the dispute. After all, Marin was no longer the little baron at the time, and even not a count, but a duke. Therefore, even Emperor Maximilian I needed to be more polite to Marin, and he should not be arrogant.
In fact, Duke George and Maximilian I did not know that Marin did not intend to go this turbid water. However, the necessary bargaining is still needed. So Marin raised his face and said to Boer:
"I remember that at the last imperial meeting, Duke George voted against the question of whether or not to admit that I was Duke of Schleswig? Now I want me not to deal with West Frisian affairs, what did he do? ? "
"This ... this ... Master George also wanted to support you last time ... but, you know, Elector Frederick of Saxony is the cousin of Lord George. It is him, * Master George voted against "..." Poor was also anxious, and directly buckled the pot on the head of Elector Frederick III of Saxony. Moreover, it seems reasonable.
"It's okay if I don't want to send troops, Duke George's sincerity? What is he willing to pay?" Marin apparently wanted to take advantage of it, not willing to agree in vain.
"This ... this ... Master Marin, do you have any good suggestions?" Boer is also a light G, and directly threw the pot to Marin.
After thinking about it, Marin made his own request:
"Relax, I will not blackmail you Duke George. I have only three conditions ..."
"Please!" Boll took out the parchment and began to record.
"These three conditions ... First, I need Duke George to recognize my legal rule over the Bishop of Münster ..."
"No problem!" Boer agreed directly. The Pope agreed, and Duke George dare not say no? Be careful of being punished ...
"Second, if one day, Duke George wants to sell West Friesland, it must be sold to me first, at a price not exceeding 1 million gold coins. Unless I don't buy it, I can sell it to others."
"Sell West Frisian?" Bol was a little embarrassed:
"Master George never had this idea!"
Marin smiled, and said heartily, George must not have that idea now. When he was beaten by the Principality of Geddes, he could no longer take care of himself, and he knew that there was no hope of recovery. Of course, he wanted to sell it and recover some costs. However, he will not tell Boll about these futures. So he said arrogantly:
"Where is so much nonsense? If Duke George didn't sell it, I wouldn't force him to sell it! I mean if ..."
Bohr thought for a while and did not think that Duke George would sell the territory. However, he said cautiously that he would ask Duke George.
"The third is to hope that Duke George will not participate in the League of Revenge of the Electorate of Saxony and Denmark. If you participate, according to this clause, ownership of West Friesland will automatically belong to me!"
Marin had a hunch that the electorate of Denmark and Saxony would definitely not give up. The revenge of the Danes is a matter of time. Therefore, it is necessary for him to give Duke George a vaccination. It is almost inevitable that the Elector of Saxony Hou Ruo formed an alliance to deal with himself.
"This ... this ..." Bol was a little embarrassed.
"Why? The Principality of Saxony still has the idea of attacking me? Dare to come and ask me not to send West Frisian? That's it ~ www.wuxiaspot.com ~ Then I will send troops to West Friesland and West Fries The LAN Resistance attacked with things ... "
"No, no, I just think that I can't do anything about this matter."
"Is it still necessary to think? With this provision, when the Elector of Saxony wants to woo you to attack me, you have an excuse not to send troops. In this way, many people die less."
Ball nodded, and seemed to agree with Marin. Then he asked:
"Master Marin, you put forward these three conditions, so what about you?"
"Myself? As long as you agree to these three conditions, I promise that you will not send troops to West Friesland. In addition, it also allows the reinforcements of the Principality of Saxony to pass through safely."
"Guarantee not to send troops?"
"Absolutely no troops, if I send troops, I will automatically give up the Bishop of Münster! This can be written into peace," Marin said firmly.
"That's really good. I'll go back here and ask Master George. I think these three are not excessive, and Master George should agree." After that, Bol returned happily.
Marin laughed straight away, just now he couldn't help using word games. It is not false to guarantee not to send troops, but it does not mean that he does not blend in. Supporting the money and weapons of the Principality of Geddes does not count as soldiers ... How can George be desperate if he does not fail? Without despair, how could you sell West Frisian? With the preferential purchase terms, you can buy Severisland yourself ...
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