The Rise of the European Emperor

Two days later, outside the city of Oldenburg, in the camp of the Allied Forces of the Eight Kingdoms Princes, eight princes were discussing the siege of the city.

Antonios, Earl of Ravensburg, has already begun to withdraw:

"I didn't expect the Italian mercenaries to resist so tenaciously, why don't we attack in another place?"

Charles, Earl of Geldon asked:

"Where to change it? Most of the money and grain in Oldenburg Province is said to be sent to Oldenburg City, and there is no benefit in attacking other parts of Oldenburg Province!"

"Then let's attack East Friesland!"

Count Charlie glanced at Count Antonios speechlessly:

"The First Army is much stronger than this Italian mercenary force..."

However, Count Charles did not know that the East Frisian region was not ready at this time. Of course, what he said is not wrong. At this time, when the coalition forces attacked East Frisland, it will definitely not be good. At most, they will force Marin out in advance, disrupting Marin's plans. However, it will never be cheap.

"Then let's sack the province of Bremen to the east?" Count Antonios suggested again.

Henry, Duke of Brunswick Lüneburg, objected:

"No, most of the land in Bremen Province is in the hands of the old aristocrats of Beihai Kingdom. Those old aristocrats are not in line with Marin, and even many old aristocrats have secretly contacted us. In the future, we may still use them. We can't rob them of their belongings!"

Duke Henry wasn't smart, but he wasn't a fool either. He knew very well that the group of nobles in Bremen were veteran nobles abandoned by Marin. In essence, it is on the same path as the princes, but it is the opposite of Marin.

In terms of identity,

Those old-fashioned nobles who were abandoned by Marin were accepted by most of the princes. If the Allied Forces of the Eight Kingdoms princes moved the new nobles promoted by Marin, the princes of the Imperial Princes Academy might not see it. But if you move those old nobles, you will definitely be blamed.

Moreover, after occupying Beihai Kingdom, in order to stabilize the hearts of the local people, Duke Henry felt that he also needed the help of these veteran nobles to appease the people.

Even after winning the Beihai Kingdom, Duke Henry needed these old-fashioned nobles to play a "persuasion" similar to ancient China, that is, let them cry for the eight princes to rule the Beihai Kingdom, "no chaos"...

In the eyes of the veteran princes, the real public opinion is not important. Only these old barons and knights truly represent "public opinion". They support, which is the so-called "popular expectations". As for what the serfs think, are serfs human?

Another Duke Henry agrees:

"That's right, we can't touch the old nobles. We are here to 'rescue' the suffering old nobles on behalf of justice, not to murder them. And, I heard, Marin didn't give fertilizer to those nobles Therefore, in those noble manors, the grain production is still very low, and there is no oil or water to grab..." I am afraid this last sentence is what Henry, Duke of Wolfenbüttel, Brunswick really wants to express...

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"How about we bypass the East Frisian region, pass through the North Munster region, and then go to the west to loot West Frisland first? I heard that there is a new fertilizer technology there, and there must be plenty of oil and water. !" suggested Otto VIII, Count of Bentheim-Tecklenburg.

"That's even worse. We will either conquer Oldenburg or attack the mainland of East Friesland. Otherwise, we will be ridiculed by the princes all over Europe! Everyone will think that we are afraid of the First Army of the North Sea!" Henry, Duke of Wolfenbüttel of Brunswick shook his head again and again.

From the point of view of interests, Otto VIII's proposal is not wrong. But who are you here? They are all the most famous princes in Germany. Since he is a boss, face is very important. Sometimes, face is more important than profit.

Therefore, even if there is nothing wrong with Otto VIII's proposal, everyone cannot implement it. Otherwise, outsiders would really misunderstand that they were afraid of the only remaining First Army Corps in Beihai Kingdom.

...

Just as the princes were arguing, suddenly a personal soldier entered the tent and whispered in the ear of Simon V, Earl of Lipper, and Simon V's eyes suddenly lit up...

"Everyone, I just heard a piece of news. According to a citizen who ran out of Oldenburg city that my soldiers caught, the reason why the Italian mercenaries in the city are so desperate is because the city of Oldenburg is so desperate. , gathered about 200,000 gold coins worth of property. Moreover, the North Sea Kingdom promised to let the Italian mercenaries take it if they won. Therefore, they went crazy and turned from cowardly to fearless gamblers!"

The other seven princes were stunned all at once. Henry, Duke of Brunswick Lüneburg, was short of breath. He hurriedly asked:

"Is there really something worth 200,000 gold coins in the city?"

Simon V nodded affirmatively and said:

"It should be right. According to my subordinates, the citizen who escaped from the city swears in the name of God that there must be so much property in it. You should know that no one dares to joke in the name of God. Otherwise, you will die. You will go to hell later!"

But the suspicious Charles, Earl of Geldon was still a little unconvinced, so he personally arraigned the spy sent by Kohler who had been caught on purpose. The spy swore that he never lied. Of course, he did not lie.

Then, Count Charles sent people to arrest more residents near Oldenburg for questioning. After multiple interrogations, although the residents around the city could not determine the property worth 200,000 gold coins in the city. However, they can all be sure that before the allied army of the princes of the Eight Kingdoms entered Oldenburg City, there were indeed many carriages that transported the wealth from all over Oldenburg Province into the city.

This time, the eight princes no longer doubt it. Even Henry, Duke of Wolfenbüttel, the richest of Brunswick, burst into greed:

"Done! As long as we take Oldenburg, we will make a lot of money!"

"Wait a minute, if you take Oldenburg, how will the property be divided?" Henry, Duke of Brunswick Lüneburg, asked this question first. If the loot is not evenly distributed, the coalition will have a big problem.

Charlie, Earl of Geldon rolled his eyes and said:

"Let's see, let's see the performance of each army's siege. Whoever has the most diligent siege and the most brilliant results will get the most!"

Count Charles was afraid that the two Dukes of Henry would not be able to attack the city because of their power, but wanted to take the big head afterward. Therefore, such a scheme is proposed. And this plan is really fair.

Therefore, the eight princes expressed no opinion. Then, each family selected the most powerful troops to prepare for a storm. After all, 200,000 gold coins are in front of you, no one will let them go... But if you want to get more, you must do your best...

When they saw that the Allied Forces of the Eight Kingdoms were no longer working or doing their best, but began to storm Oldenburg City, the North Sea spy quickly left quietly and returned to Aurich to inform...

"Hey, I really got hooked!" Marin said happily after reading the information. Using a city of Oldenburg to hold back the advance of the Allied Forces of the Eight Kingdoms is really cost-effective!

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