Chapter 51: 4-party talks
Marin did not fully believe in the information of Old Steen. Steure, so he sent a spy to investigate the news in the Old Kingdom of Oldenburg.
After many setbacks, his intelligence personnel did find out the news from the members of the Oldenburg palace-the king of Denmark Hans did have a secret letter, and he did say that he would not only help Oldenburg Under Jever, by the way, Marlin will be extorted a lot of money ...
A large sum of money ... Although this number is unknown, it confirms the accuracy of the information of Old Steen. Of course, a large sum of money said by the Danish King Hans is actually tens of thousands of gold coins. After all, the appearance of the Danish Fleet also requires an appearance fee, which cannot be in vain. However, Old Steen Stoile exaggerated the number ten times and stimulated Marin ...
Marin no longer hesitated, he sent a close friend Kohler, went to Lubeck to contact each other, and suggested that representatives from Hamburg and Sweden be invited to hold a "quartet of talks" to unite the front and work together against the common enemy of Denmark ...
Coincidentally, when Kohler arrived in Lübeck, the old Steen Sturre also sent his deputy Svante Nielsen to Lübeck, asking for money and material support.
Old Steen. Sturley estimated that during the autumn harvest season, the Danes would temporarily take the offensive and divide their troops for food. This time period is the best time to support Sweden.
Although the old Steen. Sure prepared enough supplies, but more benefits. The more prepared you are, the safer Stockholm is.
Moreover, during the period after the autumn harvest, Denmark will branch out many ships to deliver food. During this period, there will be a period of blockade in the Swedish waters. In that way, Sweden can use this time to import weapons, ammunition and various materials from abroad.
Svante Nielsen is also very excited to see Kohler. He knows that the old Steen. Steure's plan worked ...
When Kohler proposed to Lübeck Speaker Tagfacht the idea of uniting the sea forces of Lübeck, Hamburg and East Friesland to annihilate the Danish fleet, both Tagfacht and Swart Nielsen were mad Was shocked ...
However, after an instant, Swart Nielsen was excited. Because Kohler also said that Marin will send 20,000 troops, uniting the troops of Lübeck and Hamburg to capture the Principality of Holstein, the Principality of Schleswig, and even the Jutland peninsula in the hinterland of Denmark ...
Once Marin did this, the Danish army in Sweden would panic and be at a loss. Because, the old nest was taken over, and the Danes would be ghosts if they weren't chaotic. By that time, the Swedish army will be able to counterattack. Moreover, the Danes will definitely rush to withdraw their troops to retake the two principalities and Jutland. Because these three places are the agricultural centers of Denmark and the most densely populated place in Denmark except for Zealand. If these three places are lost, Denmark's national strength will be greatly hit.
Of course, the Swedes will not allow the Danish army to easily withdraw. Svante Nielsen immediately stated that as long as Marin is willing to send troops to the Danish mainland, the Swedish army will do its utmost to drag the Danish Army. If the Danish army dares to withdraw all to the mainland, the Swedes will dare to occupy the southernmost Danish control zone in Scandinavia. There, it is the only area suitable for agriculture in Sweden and an important coastal zone that controls the Øresund strait.
When Kohler spoke of Marin ’s strategic goals, the Speaker of the Lübeck Speaker Tagfacht was also excited ...
Because, Marin said that he would divide the Principality of Holstein into two and divide it between the participating Lubeck and Hamburg ...
Coincidentally, the free cities of Lübeck and Hamburg are separated from the Principality of Holstein. Although they no longer have to pay taxes to the Duke of Holstein, nominally, the people of the two cities are subjects of the Duke of Holstein. And the current Duke of Holstein is King Hans of Denmark ...
However, Denmark and the Hanseatic League are enemies and competitors. Therefore, in the Principality of Holstein, Lubeck in the east and Hamburg in the west have been suppressed by policies. Although the two cities are within the Principality of Holstein, the caravans of the two cities cannot communicate smoothly through the borders of the Principality of Holstein.
Even Kohler came by and detoured from the Principality of Saxony-Lauenburg south of Hamburg to Lubeck ...
The distance between Lübeck and Hamburg is only 60 kilometers, but this distance, like the sky, hinders exchanges and cooperation between the two cities. Fortunately, in the Principality of Saxony-Lauenburg, there is a Strknitz Canal built from 1391 to 1398. Two Hanseatic cities can trade through this small canal.
However, this canal belongs to the Duke of Saxony-Lauenburg. Obviously, Saxony-Lauenburg will not let them use it for free, but still have to collect a lot of tolls.
Moreover, the most important thing is that this canal is a small canal, which is only suitable for inland transportation by small boats. Large ships over 100 tons cannot pass through this small canal.
In fact, Lübeck and Hamburg are very keen to build a direct canal that can pass large ships of more than 200 tons. It is a pity that the land between the two cities belongs to the Danish enemy of the Hanseatic League, and the Danes will never allow the construction of a canal between the two cities.
If the Principality of Holstein is obtained through war, then the canal can be built smoothly between the two cities, and shipping can be reached in advance. In this way, the Lübeckers no longer have to pass through the Øresund strait of Denmark to accept blackmail by the Danes.
"What is your request?"
"Our Count Lord, want to obtain the Principality of Schleswig and the Old Kingdom of Oldenburg ..."
"What? Has Marin's appetite been too great? Our two divided a Principality, but he wanted a Principality to bring a Principality?" Lübeck Speaker Targacht dissatisfied.
"My Excellency Speaker, our count can contribute 20,000 troops, and can guarantee the defeat of the Danish Army, is this not enough?" Kohler said seriously.
"However, the strongest Danes are the navy, the army is generally ..." Tagfaht retorted.
"You need to understand that if you take over Schleswig, you will be bordering Denmark. Do you think that the Danes will willingly give up the Principality of Schleswig? We are helping you to stop the Danish attack ..." Kohler said .
"It seems reasonable, so, I sent someone to invite Mr. Heisenberg, the speaker of Hamburg, to discuss together ..."
"Okay, I can also reply to our Lord Earl. He has confessed before and he can come in person."
"That's the best!"
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So, when Tagfacht sent someone to invite the Speaker of Hamburg, Kohler also sent his men to rush back to Aurich to report to Marin.
When he learned that the four congresses could be discussed, Marin did not neglect. He took the boat directly and went to Hamburg first. When he arrived in Hamburg, he detoured the Principality of Saxony-Lauenburg and went to Lubeck.
Twenty days later, Marin appeared at Lubeck ’s negotiating table ...
"Master Marin, please describe your strategy in detail ..." Tagfaht said first.
"Okay, no problem. My plan is that the fleets of Lübeck and Hamburg will be assembled first, and then the message will be deliberately sent to the Danes ..."
"Doesn't this allow the Danes to separate troops to intercept our Hamburg fleet?" Hamburg Speaker Heisenberg objected.
"Mr. Speaker, don't worry. We just want Denmark to separate some of the warships to intercept the Hamburg fleet ..."
"However, the Hamburg fleet has no confidence in defeating Denmark ..." Heisenberg said helplessly.
"Do n’t worry, Mr. Speaker, let ’s talk about the comparison of combat power ... According to the information exchange just now, Lübeck can make up 110 warships and Hamburg can make up about 90 ships. Obviously, the Danes will pay more attention to Lv Fleet of Baker. So, although they can make up 200 warships, they will never send more than half of the ships to siege the Hamburg fleet. They will definitely keep at least half of the warships to monitor the Lubeck fleet. That is to say, There are no more than 100 warships sent by the Danes ... "
"Yes, Master Marin, but the Hamburg fleet is not sure to win ..."
"And we, Mr. Heisenberg. East Frisian Lambert can ship 8 500-ton warships and 15 250-ton warships ..."
"What is a ton?" At this time, Tagfacht and Heisenberg asked at the same time.
Marin is also stuck-he forgot that the unit of measurement is currently only used in East Frisian Lambert, other countries do not know this quantifier. Then he spent a lot of time explaining the value of this unit with the two of them.
"That means, you can only take out 23 warships?" Tag Fakht asked.
"Yes, Mr. Speaker, but my plan is to let Hamburg drag the Danish fleet in the front. Then, my fleet raided the Danish fleet from behind, defeated them, and even wiped them out ..."
"Master Marin, I can't believe your words. Because adding 23 warships does not bring much advantage ..." Neither Tagfacht nor Heisenberg believed the East Frisian War. The combat effectiveness of the ship, and their thoughts, still stay in the era of the jump ship to help the side battle ... Moreover, the formation of Marin's fleet is also very short, I don't know if it will work ...
"Okay, so, after a while, I will send a few cannons, you can try it on the big ship. It is very useful to bomb the enemy ship ..."
However, the two big speakers still doubted the letter. In desperation, Marin had to say:
"So ... After I went back, I sent two 250-class warships to let you demonstrate the purpose of the naval artillery. By then, you will understand the role of artillery in naval warfare ..."
Marin knows that it is useless to tell them with reality. However, Marin refused to send the warship over. If they learned the structure and construction methods of the warship, they would also suffer. Therefore, it is most appropriate to send 250-class armed merchant ships.
As such, the first four-party talks have not made significant progress. The problem is that neither the Lübeck nor the Hamburgers believe much about the effect of Marin's artillery on naval warfare.
In fact ~ www.wuxiaspot.com ~ With 8 warships and 15 armed merchant ships, Marin also has a chance to defeat the Danish navy. It's just too risky. If they lose, then Marin will completely lose sea power, and sea trade will be affected.
Therefore, Malinla went to the powerful forces of Lübeck and Hamburg, using their warships to attract the attention of the Danish navy. Then, his own fleet attacked the Danish fleet from behind. As a result, the Danish Navy has little chance of winning.
This time, the differences between the two sides are here. If the performance of the two armed merchant ships sent by Marin conquered the two major speakers, then the negotiations will continue. Otherwise, the two Hanseatic cities have no confidence to fight the Danes. Because, once you lose, the Hanseatic League may fall flat ...
As for Marin ’s 20,000 army defeating the Danish army on land, they have no doubt. Because the case of Marin defeating Saxony's 26,000 army with a 10,000 army has spread throughout Germany. No one doubts the combat effectiveness of the army under Marin ... Moreover, the Danish army has not been too strong ...
Only, if you want to defeat Denmark, the decisive victory at sea is the most important. Because, Denmark has always been a country that depends on the navy. Therefore, the two big speakers are waiting for the combat test of the armed merchant ships sent by Marin using artillery. Once the situation that Marin said is true, then the four-party talks will start again. Then, it's time for everyone to gather their strength and send their troubles to Denmark at the same time ...
Of course, although there is no agreement on the military action plan, the four parties have reached an agreement on supporting Sweden ’s fight against Denmark-the Danish sub-ship will be used to transport grain during the autumn harvest, and the ship will be quietly sent to support Sweden Weapons, armor and other materials to enhance Sweden ’s ability to fight Denmark ...
