The Rise of the European Emperor

After reaching an agreement with Caesar Borgia, Julius II sent troops to take over several other cities in the northeastern part of the Papal State. However, after taking over those cities, a total of 2,500 people were thrown out.

As a result, only 4,500 people and a papal guard of 100 people remained in the city of Rome. According to the previous plan, the Papal State army was to send troops to attack the Republic of Florence, but the city of Rome must be guarded by at least 2,000 people. So, when the time comes, you can't just use 2,500 people to attack, right?

Therefore, Julius II negotiated with Schwartz and planned to recruit a new batch of soldiers. After training, they would replace the East Frisian army that was sent to guard several other cities in the Papal State. It even took over the task of garrisoning the city of Rome for the East Frisian army. Then, the 7,000 East Frisian troops under Schwartz's powerful fighting force were all sent to attack the Florentine Republic.

Originally, Julius II intended to recruit the existing Italian mercenaries directly, but Schwartz firmly disagreed:

"Your Majesty, the young master once said that Italian mercenaries are the worst disciplined army in Europe. In terms of individuals, Italian mercenaries are not much worse than German mercenaries. But when the number is large, Italian mercenaries become a herd of pigs. …”

Julius II's face is a bit ugly. Anyway, he is Italian himself. Schwartz mocks Italian mercenaries in front of him. Is it appropriate...

"Are you going to recruit troops in the German region? You know, Schwartz, this is Italy. If I use all German mercenaries, I will be accused." Julius II was right, since After the emergence of the Holy Roman Empire, Germans and Italians fell in love and killed each other for hundreds of years. During this period, there have been many incidents of "March into Rome". Many emperors of Shinra, with the German army, marched into Rome. On the one hand, they invited or coerced the Pope to help him crown him as emperor, and on the other hand, they also showed off their force to the Romans.

Therefore, the Romans who have been bullied by the Germans many times actually have resentment towards the Germans. It would be fine to invite German mercenaries to Rome occasionally. Or, it's okay to have a certain number of Germans in the army. However, all the soldiers of the Papal State use Germans, and the faces of the Romans are not good. So, Julius II meant that newly recruited soldiers, preferably Italians.

"Is that so..." After thinking about it, Schwartz said:

"Alternatively, we can choose a new army from among the Italian peasants..."

"Italian peasant?" Julius II frowned and said:

"The peasants are also capable of fighting?" Julius II was somewhat dissatisfied with what Schwartz said, choosing peasants instead of Italian mercenaries.

"Hehe, the Pope, do you know? Except for some officers, the 7,000 soldiers and horses under my command were once farmers in the German region..."

"What?" Julius II exclaimed in surprise. The army of the Counties of East Friesland is powerful, and Julius II always thought that they all came from a family of German warriors.

"I was one of the first few servants who followed the young master. I have followed the young master since the young master recruited troops for the first time. At that time, the young master proposed that when recruiting troops, there are four or four or not..." In fact, this "four It is the recruitment requirement of Qi Jiguang from Qi Jiguang, and it is also an important guarantee for the strong combat effectiveness of Qi's army...

"Do you want four or not?" Julius II was also interested.

"About the four don't, first, don't want city people and people who seem to be very clever..." The city people are slick and knowledgeable, and they are not willing to be cannon fodder. The same is true for clever people. As soldiers, those who are unwilling to be cannon fodder are not good soldiers.

"second,

Don't have a job in the government or a soldier..." People who have served in the government, that is, civil servants, are a hundred times more cunning and cunning than the gangsters in the city, but they are not suitable for being a soldier and working hard. Yes, many of them are veterans. The surviving veterans are generally good at protecting themselves and escaping. If they are recruited, they will easily lead to bad new recruits. Therefore, even if they are strong in combat, they cannot be hired.

"Third, don't be over 40 years old and white..." Men over 40 years old, their physical fitness has declined, they are not suitable for long-distance marches, and their explosiveness is not good enough. And the white ones...obviously lacking outdoor sports, their physical strength is not up to the standard...

"Fourth, don't be too timid or too timid..." Don't be too timid, this is easy to understand, because the battlefield doesn't need cowards. But don't be too daring... This is about the issue of discipline... Courageous people are often disobedient to discipline and easy to do things of disobedience, while an army that has always been strong needs a group of obedient people, not Disobedient stupid and bold...

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"As for the four requirements, the first is to be a standard peasant, who has to work every day..." Such people do physical work every day, and their physical fitness is guaranteed.

"Second, you need to be black, thick and strong..." Being strong and resistant to beatings is a good soldier...

"Third, you need someone who has a vision..." Those with slack eyes are either sick or drug addicts... Or, they are masturbating too much and are weak...

"Fourth, I'm a little scared when I meet the officials..." Only when you have a fearful heart is it easy to discipline.

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Julius II was stunned for a long time after hearing the "four musts and four nos", but he was a smart man after all, and finally understood part of the meaning of the "four musts and four nos". Coupled with Schwartz's explanation, he also began to admire his son-in-law who looked a little out of place.

Of course, our Pope does not know that his son-in-law is indeed out of character. However, I can't bear to read so many books. There is a precedent of Qi Dashuai that can be imitated, and the unassuming Marin can select and train elite soldiers...

"So, what is your opinion?" asked Julius II. Julius II knew that, although Marin was the nominal leader of the army of the Counties of East Friesland, Schwartz actually managed and trained the army at ordinary times. Therefore, when Schwartz came to Italy to help this time, Julius II would never miss this great opportunity. At the very least, Schwartz had to help train an army of his own.

"According to the choice made by the young master, it is mainly from mountain people and farmers. Italy is very mountainous, and it is very easy to find mountain people. At that time, in the territory of the Papal State, look for some honest and honest mountain people."

"Okay, I'll leave this to you. When the time comes, I'll let that stinky boy Marin reward you." If Marin heard this, he would definitely roll his eyes—the reward must be your son-in-law, you old man How stingy...

"By the way, what do you think about the officers of the new army?" Julius II suddenly remembered this very important question. Soldiers are stupid, and officers are their guiding lights. Therefore, to control an army, you must first control the officers in it.

"This...the officer should be recommended by the Pope. You can use people from the Rovere family and allied families. But please remember, you must use those who obey orders. Our army definitely does not welcome those who do not obey military regulations. Even officers who violate military regulations will be severely punished."

"I understand this. I'll go to the family and allied families and ask them to recommend suitable children to serve as officers."

Since he wanted an army under his control, Julius II naturally hoped that those officers were his own. Fortunately, he has been in Rome for decades, but there are also many old ministries. In addition, the Rovere family is also a big family, and there are many younger generations.

In this way, the "Pope Legion" that followed the "God of War Pope" in Italy was established under the negotiation of Julius II and Schwartz.

This "Papal Legion", imitating the ancient Roman military system, has a total of 6,000 people. Schwartz led his officers to conduct strict training in accordance with the training method of the East Frisian country. When the training of this legion is completed, the defense of Rome and several other papal cities will be taken over by them. And Schwartz will bring his 7,000 troops to attack Florence and exchange the Bishopric of Munster for Marin...