King of German Mercenaries

When the Frisians began to gather their troops back to help, Franzberg, who was commanding the defense at the top of the city, felt a little puzzled. However, he did not dare to pursue it. Because he was afraid it was a trap.

Moreover, the Frisians were cautious after retreating. Although the Frisians began loading ships and withdrawing their troops at Odeskilde, the defense remained tight and left behind. At the same time, Friesland's six warships continued to control the Mars channel, preventing the island army from landing on the mainland through the port of Thorenche and pursuing them.

At this time, dozens of large and small fishing boats in the fishing port Odesilde had all been controlled by the Frisians and would never be returned to Texel Island. And the dozen or so ships hiding in Thorenche Harbor could only survive under the cover of the coastal defense battery and did not dare to go out. As long as you go out, you will be attacked by 6 Frisian warships.

At this time, in the city of Groningen, far to the east, a hanging basket was suddenly dropped on the city wall. A man in the appearance of an envoy wearing a silk robe struttingly came to the barracks of the Swiss mercenaries and asked to meet the army. Supreme Commander...

"Envoy of the Hanseatic League? What is he doing here?" With doubts, Marin met Weizmann, the envoy of the Hanseatic League.

"Dear Baron Hoffmann, good day! I am Weizmann, the trade representative of Lübeck, the capital of the Hanseatic League, in Groningen. On behalf of the powerful Hanseatic Business League, I extend my sincere greetings to you..."

It's... still strong... It's clearly here to demonstrate. However, although the Hanseatic League had begun to decline, the thin camel was bigger than the horse, and Marin really did not dare to provoke the Hanseatic League easily.

"Welcome, Mr. Weizmann. Do you have anything to do with me? Could it be that you are here to negotiate on behalf of Groningen?" Although he was a little worried about the Hanseatic Alliance, Marin still didn't show it on the surface, but on the surface he was still A high-spirited look, as if to settle for Groningen.

"That's not the case. According to the league's war laws, because Groningen took the initiative to attack your territory and started the war first, the Hanseatic League will not send troops to help Friesland fight. However, Lübeck is worried that because of the war, your After the army enters Groningen, it will destroy the interests of other allied members in the city. You know, the Swiss you hired are masters of robbery. If they enter Groningen, the property of other cities in the city will inevitably be damaged. robbery……"

"What did the envoy mean?"

"It doesn't matter if your army and the Friesian army kill the allies, but you'd better not send troops into Groningen, especially undisciplined mercenaries."

"How can I achieve the final victory without entering Groningen?" Malin's heart was filled with anger. Nima's, if you don't lay down the opponent's capital, I will occupy a P's territory?

"That's your business, and you don't care about the parliamentarians who killed Friesland. Because they started the war first and are not protected by the alliance's laws. However, as long as your army moves other people in the city The interests of the members of the alliance are equivalent to declaring war on the powerful Hanseatic Alliance. You must know that the alliance has strong financial resources and it is not difficult to hire tens of thousands of troops..." Weizmann said indifferently. Saying this is tantamount to a threat. Who says Marin is just a baron who owns a small broken island...

"Also, I remind you that if Groningen is forcibly destroyed, resulting in damage to the interests of the alliance, even if the property of other cities is not touched, the alliance will impose trade sanctions on you, Lord Baron. That is to say, there will be no family at that time. The merchants of Sa dare to do business with you..."

Marin was taken aback, the anger that had risen was like being poured into a bucket of ice water,

Instantly chilled from head to toe...

For the war, not to mention the sea, Marin really doesn't care much about the land power of the Hanseatic League, which is like a scattered sand. But trade sanctions are different, which is really scary.

Today, Marin's biggest benefit is to rely on the salt trade with the Wiggins Chamber of Commerce. If Marin and the Hanseatic League turned against each other and were subject to trade sanctions by the Hanseatic League, the Wiggins Chamber of Commerce, one of the Hanseatic League Chambers of Commerce, would have to abide by the alliance's decision and cut off trade relations with Marin. . This is really dying...

Moreover, unlike the French influence in Germany, the French influence in Germany is not small, but limited. But the Hanseatic League penetrated almost into most of the empire. Once the Hanseatic League sanctioned Marin, most of Germany would respond positively, which was terrifying.

With an annual income of 200,000 gold coins from the salt trade, Marin didn't dare to give up if he gave up... So, he decided to compromise...

"Mr. Special Envoy, I fully respect the interests of the Hanseatic League. However, the Frisian Republic started the war first, and I suffered huge losses. You know, it cost me several hours to hire this Swiss mercenary. Ten thousand gold coins. Therefore, I will not retreat."

"What do you mean?" Weizmann narrowed his eyes, thinking that Marin didn't intend to give face to the Hanseatic League.

"I mean, I can give up attacking Groningen, but I won't retreat. That's the biggest concession I've ever made. If businessmen and motorcades from other Hanseatic cities come in and out of Groningen, I won't stop them. But Fries Lan's..."

Marin is actually playing tricks, as long as the army is besieging the city, how dare the defenders open the city gates and let the convoys from other cities enter and leave?

However, I have to say that Marin said this, it is indeed a face for the Hanseatic League, and the concession is also great.

Weizmann thought for a while, but had no idea. This time, he was recommended by the members of the Hanseatic League in the city to negotiate with Marin because he was afraid that the shops in the city would be robbed. As for Marin's siege of the city, which led to the suspension of trade, it is not unacceptable to everyone. After all, this is not the future with developed circulation. Delays in delivery of goods are normal in this day and age. Marin besieged the city for some time, when the delivery of the goods was delayed. Moreover, in the final decision, he has no power and needs to consult Lubeck.

"For specific advice, I need to ask Lubeck headquarters, Lord Baron!"

"Envoy, please!" Marin didn't care about the Hanseatic League's response. As long as the main force of the Frisian army who has returned to support is defeated this time, there is no fear that the opponent will not surrender. After all, it doesn't take much time.

When Weizmann sent someone to Lübeck to ask for instructions, Lübeck would make a ruling, and then send the decision to Groningen... This has come and gone, Marin has already dealt with the Frisians.

"By the way, Mr. Special Envoy, if we attack cities such as Leeuwarden, the alliance will not object, right?"

Weizmann, who was about to turn away, was stunned for a moment, and then said:

"In Friesland, except for Groningen, the safety of other cities has nothing to do with the alliance. Lord Baron, you are massacred in Leeuwarden, and the alliance will not bother. We only care about the commercial cities that have joined the alliance..." After that, Weizmann floats away...

"Then I can rest assured..." Marin was most worried about the Hanseatic League preventing him from annexing Friesland, but the Hanseatic League only cared about Groningen. (In fact, the Friesian Aristocratic Republic sent troops to Texel Island this time, completely under the instigation of France, and did not greet the Hanseatic League in advance, nor did it obtain the consent of the four allies. Therefore, the Hanseatic League He will not send troops to rescue Friesland, nor does he have this obligation.) Marin thought about it and decided to take other sites first, and finally surround Groningen, cut off the input of food, and worry about whether Groningen will not surrender...

Thinking of the next ambush battle, Marin hurriedly said loudly:

"Sauer, Sauer!"

"exist!"

"Hurry up and ask Schwartz for 30 light cavalry, divide them into three groups, and scout the movements of the Frisian army to the west! In addition, you can observe where the ambush is suitable..."

"Ambush..." Sauer's eyes lit up, remembering the scene when he followed Marin to ambush the French army. That kind of battle, don't be too cool...

"Well, you watch carefully, don't tell others, keep it secret..."

"Yes—Master, I'll go right now!" After speaking, Sauer hurriedly went to Schwartz's cavalry to ask for someone...