The Rise of the European Emperor

Not only Marin, but Schwartz, Kohler, and Sauer, who came to celebrate with Marin, also frowned. Only Kahn, the idiot, didn't feel much.

These four people, as well as Garland and Tara, were born as servants of Marin, and now they are all vassals of the Hoffman family. Adler's birth is not a big deal for the North Sea Kingdom, but these vassals are still coming. Congratulations. However, Garland and Tara were both in the Americas, and they were the only ones in Aurich, so they followed Marin to congratulate him. The main thing is that after all, old Hoffman is Marin's father and belongs to the old lady, so he has to give some face.

However, after hearing the name old Hoffman named Adler's son, the four retainers, except for the heartless Kahn, felt uncomfortable.

why? Because they are the retainers of the Hoffman family, but they are the subordinates of Marin, not the subordinates cultivated by the Hoffman family. Even though Sauer came from the Hoffman estate, he always followed Marin, never the old Hoffman or Adler.

Therefore, in the eyes of several retainers, Marin is the real master. And Marin's heir, little Caesar, is also their recognized heir. And the old Hoffman publicly named Adler's son "the heir". Isn't this a response?

Speaking of which, the Hoffman family is also very special in Europe. In general aristocratic families, the eldest son must inherit the family business. Also, there is no question of other sons replacing the eldest son.

However, the Hoffman family is different. The Hoffman family was originally just a low-level knight family, not related to the wealthy. The family can have today's prosperity, relying entirely on Marin's wisdom and skill.

Originally, this is not a problem, but the problem lies in the issue of blood. At first, in order to legally obtain the counties of East Friesland and avoid opposition from other countries, Marin had to take advantage of the issue of his own blood.

In fact, because Mrs. Mary's father was an intermarriage of nobles, Mrs. Mary was actually ineligible for inheritance. However, Marin had forged the aristocratic status of his grandmother's family, making himself one of the legitimate heirs.

But the problem is also here, because, according to the principle of succession, Adler is the real and legitimate first successor. Because he is the eldest son.

Although Adler has publicly renounced the succession of the Earl of East Frisland in writing, his eldest son status is there. Even if he has no other thoughts, there will always be villains who want to rise to the top through special means. For example, bewitching Adler's team to snatch Marin's position.

Of course, Marin isn't worried about Adler. Because, Adler is a brash with well-developed limbs and a simple mind. Don't say he doesn't have any dissent, even if there is, Marin can eat him to death.

However, Adler's son is different. Before it grows up and its character is finalized,

No one knows what kind of person this little guy will be in the future.

Marin was afraid that when the little guy grew up, he would feel dissatisfied with the fact that his father gave up his inheritance rights, and then wanted to usurp the throne.

What? You said that Adler was not able to retake East Friesland even though he had the right of inheritance at that time? But who cares? Once Adler's son wants to rebel, it is enough to cling to the rule that "Adler is the eldest son". As for the public announcement to give up? It is said that it was forced by Marin. Anyway, someone will always believe...

Although Europe will not engage in "yellow robes" and launch bloody coups like ancient China, there are often hostile monarchs in exile in other countries.

These exiles often have no shortage of supporters and recipients. France, for example, often hosted and supported the rival kings of England. Its purpose is to harm England. Like Henry VII, who went into exile in France and launched a rebellion to seize the throne. At that time, Edward IV was also driven out of England. Only later did he regain the throne with the support of Charles the Bold of Burgundy.

If Adler's son Nafulg grows up, he will have a different heart. Even if his mutiny is unsuccessful, some are willing to accept him and support his country. Marin estimates that the most willing to accommodate and support Nafurge is probably France. In Germany, there are probably many princes who are willing to support his troubles. For example, the Elector of Saxony who was beaten badly by Marin...

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Moreover, Marin deeply felt Old Hoffman's preference for the eldest family through the naming behavior of old Hoffman. "Heir" ah, can Adler's son bear such a name? Taking such a name, will it send the wrong signal to others?

If it were normal, Marin might not care too much. However, now Marin is going to the Ming Dynasty. In the vast sea, who knows what will happen? Maybe in a storm...

If he died, Caesar should have succeeded him. However, looking at the old man's posture, he actually named Adler's son "successor"... This made Marin worried about the old man...

Originally, in Marin's plan, after he left, he planned to let old Hoffman sit in Aurich and guard the North Sea Kingdom. After all, it is estimated that it will take a year or two to go to Daming by yourself. After being away for such a long time, someone has to be in charge of his hometown to avoid accidents.

In order to prevent accidents in his hometown in the past two years, Marin made concessions to France, just for fear that they would do things while they were away. And old Hoffman is his own father, so he should be less likely to betray him. Therefore, Marin had planned to let him take over the power and sit in the rear. Although Old Hoffman's ability is average, he can still hold Beihai Kingdom for a year or two.

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However, after such a riot, Marin didn't dare to trust old Hoffman...

It would be fine if he could come back safely, but what if he didn't come back alive? If old Hoffman holds the power like last time, and he has an accident again, he will definitely be the regent of the old couple in the future. Then, his power will grow. At that time, if old Hoffman made a fool of himself and wanted to make Adler's son the Grand Duke of the North Sea, he would have no choice. Because, I have already hung up...

As for Angela's father Julius II, he didn't have a few years to live, and he couldn't protect Caesar for a few years. So, the whole thing is...

Marin's face was bad, and the sharp-eyed Mrs. Mary also saw Marin's ugly face, and suddenly woke up...

"Oops, the second child has a grudge!" Mrs. Mary thought nervously.

Mrs. Mary was not a fool like old Hoffman, but she was educated by aristocrats. From childhood to adulthood, her father gave him a lot of systematic aristocratic education before he was killed. Therefore, she knew very well the battle scenes of noble families.

It was precisely because she knew the filth of the big noble family that she remembered it—it seems that the old man's name for his grandson is taboo...

Before, she was busy holding her grandson and didn't notice this. At this moment, seeing that Marin's face was ugly, and Schwartz, Kohler and others were also a little unhappy, she realized that this was a big deal...

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If this grandson really uses the name Nafulg (the successor), Madam Mary can be sure that the future of this grandson will be bleak in the future. Even if Marin couldn't help but kill him, he would have no future...

So, she quickly put down her grandson and called the old man inside:

"Old man, you are confused, how can you give Adler's son such a name?"

Old Hoffman is a little confused:

"What's wrong? The name 'Nafulg' is not good?"

"Of course it's not good. Didn't you see that the expressions of Marin and his subordinates changed?"

"What? Is there such a thing? Why?" Old Hoffman was a rude man, and he still didn't understand.

"You stupid old man, you named Adler's son the 'successor', so where does Caesar go? Do you want Adler's son to replace Caesar? Marin has a good temper if he doesn't turn his face on the spot. And, even if she doesn't turn her face, the future of this grandson will be over in the future!"

"No way..." Old Hoffman scratched his head. He still doesn't fully understand the taboos of these superiors.

After a pause, he said again:

"When I say 'successor', I mean inheriting the knighthood of our Hoffman family... You see, I'm a strong knight, and so is Adler. Even this little guy's mother, Liv, is a strong one. The female knight. So, I'm sure this little guy will be a strong knight in the future... I mean, he will be a good knight like his grandfather and father..."

Mrs. Mary rolled her eyes when she heard this:

"I know you have no other idea, but this name will make people misunderstood! You think your grandson will be a strong knight in the future, inheriting the strength of you and Adler. However, others may not think so when they hear this name. . They thought that you meant to let the little guy replace Caesar!"

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After explaining it clearly, old Hoffman was also a little dumbfounded. He really didn't choose such a misleading name on purpose...

Fortunately, this matter has not yet been formally finalized, and the old Hoffman just named the name verbally, and it has not yet fallen on the paper. So, when Adler came back, Mrs. Mary asked Adler to give her son another name - Mutig, which means brave...

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However, despite the remedy, the doubts in Marin's heart remained.

So, Marin turned his head and gave an order - little Mary and Muti, all stay in Aurich to grow up. The reason is that Orich has such famous doctors as Morigen and Bartel, which can ensure that the possibility of their premature death is minimized.

But in fact, Marin's plan is - he plans to interfere with the education of little Muti...

Marin secretly gave Kohler an order—to prepare a suitable teacher for Muti, and when little Muti reaches a certain age, there are plans and steps to train him into a reckless knight like Adler.

The specific method is to pay attention to the martial arts training of Little Muti, and in the cultural class, he deliberately condone his skipping classes and sleeping. If he loves to read, he will deliberately send someone to lure him to have fun... In the end, he will train little Muti to be a brave but wise warrior like Adler... In this way, his threat to Caesar can also be reduced to the lowest...