Chapter 770: I draw a line for you
The Danish King Hans is still more confident about sending troops to Sweden this time, because his most feared Marin seems to acquiesce in his hands on Sweden. As long as Marin does not move, he feels that it is not difficult to defeat Sweden with some Danish military strength and hire some more knights and veterans from Brandenburg and Saxony.
Moreover, he also knows that the electoral countries of Brandenburg and Saxony are not in good condition. Because of Marin ’s large war reparations, the current economies of both countries are very bad. In addition, these two countries were affected by the affairs of Denmark. So, this time, Hans is planning to pay commissions by inviting the two countries to send troops. Of course, the money was given privately to the electorate of Brandenburg, Joachim I and Frederick III of Saxony. As for the two soldiers sent to fight, they cannot get it.
After Hans relayed the news to Joachim I and Frederick III, both of them showed interest. After all, they are losing a lot now, and where there is money, that is the best. However, Frederick III sent a letter to Hans-a written agreement must be reached with Marin, so as not to hit the front straight, Marlin stabbed in the back.
Hans thought about it too, so he sent a messenger to ask Marin. In addition, Hans also wanted to ask Marin to persuade Lübeck and Hamburg not to intervene in this war. Especially Lübeck, who is an old rival with Denmark, is still very rich, and is especially the leader of the Hanseatic League.
When Denmark attacked Sweden, Lübeck suddenly spent money to hire tens of thousands of troops to stab Denmark from the back ... Although it is not as harmful as Marin's stab, it should not be underestimated. What's more, the Øresund strait between Denmark and Sweden is still under the control of Lübeck and Hamburg.
But Hans also knows that Denmark and Lübeck have always had a very bad relationship, and they may send someone to discuss with Lübeck and may be rejected. Only when Marin comes forward as an intermediary can the two parties negotiate. Therefore, whether it is to inquire about Marin's attitude towards this or to compromise with Lübeck, Marin needs to speak.
In fact, Marin had previously hinted that Hans would not intervene in the war between Denmark and Sweden. Moreover, the wood produced in Norway was also purchased and used in disguise to fund Denmark. However, that is a hint after all. Without Marlin's personal promise, Hans still dare not carelessly. Therefore, he sent Foreign Minister Holson and came to Aurich to solicit Marin's opinion ...
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On the Marin side, because they are actively preparing for the Principality of Kengged Division, they have little time to ignore the conflict between the two Nordic countries. However, he is still very concerned. At least, in Marin's opinion, no one in Northern Europe is good. Now that Denmark has been taken away by most of its homeland, the decline has been inevitable. Sweden has surpassed Denmark in terms of population and national strength. And this is not what Marin wants to see.
Sweden simply surpasses Denmark in land area and population. The key is that Marin also helped them to create a super large copper mine in Falun. With this big copper mine bottoming out, Sweden's finances will flourish. Conversely, after Denmark loses its naval and maritime trade hegemony, its finances will be difficult ... Over time, Sweden ’s reverse annexation of Denmark is almost inevitable ...
If Marin is alive, Sweden wants to annex Denmark, definitely don't think about it. However, Marin is not a fairy and cannot live long. After his death, there is no guarantee that his country will continue to be strong. Sure, the rising Sweden will not be overwhelmed by that time. Or, if future generations do not care, let Sweden swallow Denmark ...
Denmark is actually nothing. Now there are only a few islands such as Zealand, but if Norway is annexed by Sweden, it means that Sweden has the three Nordic countries at the same time-Sweden, Norway and Finland ... No, Iceland is also The territories of Norway ... this is equivalent to the entire Nordic countries in the future ...
Although the agriculture in the Nordic countries is not good, after Sweden swallows the four Nordic countries, it is no problem to become a regional power. Moreover, Norway is a fishing power. An accidental, but also can get out a maritime country, and may rob the colony.
If Norway is in the hands of Denmark, it is difficult to grow. why? The Norwegians and the Danes are still separated, and they are separated by a sea. The Danish royal family actually pays more attention to the local community, not much to Norway. But the Swedes are also Scandinavian countries. If they swallow Norway, they will certainly pay more attention to Norway than Danes.
Therefore, Malin would rather Denmark continue to manage Norway, rather than let the new Sweden get Norway. Even, think Denmark should take away the fertile area of southern Sweden. Only in this way will Sweden's momentum be suppressed. In his view, a Nordic with even rivals is the one that best suits his own interests ...
After listening to the careful temptation of Danish Foreign Minister Holson, Marin did not circle with him. After thinking about it, he said to Holson:
"Tell Your Majesty Hans, I am very angry with the behavior of the Swedes. So, this time, I support in principle Denmark ’s use of force against Sweden, which is betraying ..."
"That's great!" Holson overjoyed.
"Don't be busy, listen to me first!" Marin interrupted the surprised Holson.
"You said!" Holson came down honestly immediately.
"I agree with Denmark's attack on Sweden, but, I don't agree with Denmark's destruction of Sweden, do you understand?"
"What do you mean?" Holson was unsure of Marin's attitude.
Marin was too lazy to talk nonsense with him, directly brought the map, pointed it to Holson, and then said:
"I mean, Denmark can get the southern part of Sweden, including the southwest coast. But it can't get any more. It can be south of Stockholm, north, including Stockholm, no! Otherwise, I will send troops to interfere!" Marin is also on the map of Sweden, south of Stockholm, drawing an east-west line, cutting Sweden into two parts, north and south. And the western end of this line, which happens to be bordered by Norway, has wiped out the southwestern coastline that Sweden has now acquired. If we follow this line as a national boundary in the future, Sweden will once again lose its estuary leading to the Atlantic ...
Holson looked embarrassed because he didn't know King Hans' bottom line. So he said cautiously:
"Master Marin, I can't do anything about this. I have to go back and ask your majesty!"
"Also, you can take this map back and take a look at His Majesty Hans." After that, Marin gave Holson the map that had just been drawn by himself.
However, before leaving, Holson suddenly turned around and asked:
"Princess Marin, Your Majesty, let me ask you, how to persuade Lübeck not to block this action in Denmark? You know, the Øresund strait is still in their hands. The Danish army wants to cross the sea and they have to agree."
Marin nodded and said:
"I have considered this matter, so ~ www.wuxiaspot.com ~ You go back and ask your majesty Hans if he agrees to the line I drew. If he agrees, I will send someone to Lubeck and Hamburg to help you. Of course, Denmark needs to pay some costs, for example, it is necessary to promise to hand over the shipping rights to Lübeck ’s merchant ships. In addition, it is necessary to recognize Lübeck ’s occupation of Malmö Port, Sweden. Of course, there is no need to cede. Well. For example, it was leased to Lübeck for 99 years, but the sovereignty still belongs to Denmark ... In this way, you can save your face ... "
Marin knew very well that for a city composed of Hanseatic merchants like Lübeck, what they value most is interest, and they don't care about any previous contradictions. As long as the benefits are sufficient, they are willing to cooperate. What's more, when they come forward, they have to give some face.
What Lubeck was worried about was the comeback of the Danish navy. Therefore, they paid great attention to suppressing the emergence of Danish merchant ships, and they did not allow Denmark to re-own big warships. Poor Denmark is now sending ships to contact the Norwegian kingdom under joint rule, and they can only use boats within 100 tons. For large ships of over 200 tons, Lübeck will never allow Denmark to own it again.
Therefore, to persuade Lübeck, Denmark must first give up its maritime interests in order to gain support from the other side ...
"Okay, I will report all this with Your Majesty!" Holson nodded, holding Marin's lined map and hurried back ...
