The Rise of the European Emperor

Why did Marin meet Shi Beier, the down-and-out mercenary leader, and what inspiration did he receive? It's very simple, he can't recruit people in the mountains of southern Germany, but other mercenary groups can!

For example, this Shibeier has nothing to do with Marin. Therefore, as long as he can afford it, he can theoretically recruit many people! Of course, he couldn't bring mercenaries across Germany to the North Sea Kingdom, because the princes would stop him.

However, Schieber's "strategic roundabout" route through Bohemia in the east and through Poland to the North Sea State gave Marin great inspiration.

Yes, the German princes did not allow it to pass, but other countries did not. As for the qualifications for recruiting soldiers, the people sent by the North Sea Kingdom will not let them, and you must allow the natives to form a mercenary regiment by themselves, right?

This is similar to the "backdoor listing" of capitalists in later generations. I am not qualified to go public, but I have money. If I buy a company that is qualified to go public, wouldn't that achieve my goal?

In the same way, I am not qualified to recruit troops in the mountains of southern Germany, and the outsiders I send are also guarded by the princes, I am afraid they are sent by the North Sea State. So, if I quietly develop a local and let him form a mercenary group in his own name, what reason do you have to stop me?

You know, the mountain people in the mountains of southern Germany live in hardship. The southern states of Germany have a large population. So, if some locals form a mercenary group to go out to ask for a living, can you stop it? If that's the case, there is no way for people to live! If someone gets angry and turns into a bandit, it will be difficult...

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Therefore, Marin quickly determined a new method of recruiting mercenaries-the agent recruiting method!

Specifically, the North Sea State sent spies to the mountains in southern Germany. Instead of coming out on your own, find an agent, form a mercenary group in the name of the agent, and recruit enough people.

Then, take them to Beihai country in batches. The domestic roads are not easy to travel, so why not take a detour? Of course, Scheber's route wasn't perfect. Because the Kingdom of Bohemia is also a German vassal state. Although the relationship between the North Sea State and the Jagiellonian royal family is very good, Bohemia can allow three to five hundred people from the "straw sandals mercenary group" to cross the border, but it will not allow thousands of people to cross the border.

Why? Because Bohemia is also afraid that the North Sea State is too powerful and has the strength to unify Germany. Therefore, this route can surpass people on a small scale, but not on a large scale.

However, there is a very good opportunity right now. It was the war between Lithuania and the Grand Duchy of Moscow. For example, Shiber's "straw shoes mercenary group" easily arrived in Bohemia in the name of serving the Jagiellonian royal family and going to the Lithuanian battlefield. Along the way, there were no princes to stop him. Because, this is righteousness!

What is righteousness? Of course it is a war against heretics (different sects of the same religion) Orthodox Christians! Although Lithuania is not a thing, it is also in the Catholic camp at any rate. It conflicts with the Orthodox camp of the heretical sect of the Grand Duchy of Moscow.

In this era, there is no doubt that Western European countries must stand on the side of Thuania without thinking.

Therefore, when Shi Beier's "straw sandal mercenary group" raised the banner of "protecting religion" and went to Bohemia, no one dared to stop it. Otherwise, you are a supporter of heresy!

Right now, Lithuania and Moscow have not yet decided the outcome. Once the winner is decided and Lithuania loses miserably, then, whoever is willing to go to the Lithuanian battlefield will be the warrior who defends the church. Whoever dares to stop it will have trouble with the entire Catholic world!

What? It's useless to ask these people to recruit, is it to send them to Eastern Europe to die? According to the general situation, this is indeed the case, but isn't there Marin...

When this group of people was drawn to Eastern Europe, Marin almost rushed to the front with the army. Even, because of the early preparations, Marin must have arrived earlier.

And Marin, as the Grand Duke of the North Sea Kingdom and the King of the United States, with such a status, coupled with his illustrious military exploits, will undoubtedly become the commander-in-chief of the "guardian" army. Then, it is reasonable to gather and reorganize these novice mercenaries.

Of course, this battle is not practical for these newly recruited German mountain people. Because Marin had already prepared an elite army and secret weapons.

What Marin had to do was to take the opportunity to incorporate these mercenaries into his own ranks. At this time, it was impossible for the German princes to go to the Lithuanian border to intervene in Marin's behavior. And the Lithuanian nobles didn't harm their interests, so it's none of their business? Moreover, they had to count on Marin to help them fight the Grand Duchy of Moscow. Therefore, it will not interfere with Marin's recruitment of these mercenaries.

Then, after the battle, the new group of mercenaries formed by the German mountain people would return to the North Sea by boat along with the people of the Grand Duchy of Moscow who had been taken captive. At sea, who can stop it? Denmark has been crippled and powerless to stop. And the Hanseatic League, an ally of the North Sea State, will not stop it.

Moreover, Lübeck and Hamburg, the two kings and queens of the Hanseatic League who control the Oresund Strait, did not dare to stop them. Why? Because the city of Hamburg borders the North Sea State, Lübeck is also close to the North Sea State. Even if the two can take advantage of the sea, their hometown can be easily breached by the North Sea State.

Therefore, when the time comes, these German mountain mercenaries who got Lithuania in the name of "defenders" will easily arrive in the North Sea country.

Once these people were eaten by Marin, no prince would dare to beep. Whoever dares to talk nonsense is tantamount to tearing face off with Marin. With my ability, I "conquered" these mercenaries in the war of apologetics, and let them "take their heads and worship", who would dare to beep?

After protecting the interests of the Catholic Church, Marin has a halo at this time. Anyone who publicly opposes him is politically incorrect. Anyone with a brain knows that at this time, they can only temporarily avoid the edge. If you want to make a move, you can only do it secretly. Otherwise, the Holy See will not agree. You are so capable, why don’t you jump out when supporting Lithuanian church members?

If you want to prevent Marin from recruiting troops, you can only do so in the recruiting stage. Of course, when there is no war in peacetime and Marin cannot carry the banner of religion, it can also be stopped.

But Marin chose to take action at this point in time when the Catholic world was in conflict with the Orthodox world, and others could not openly object. Unless, if you want to be excommunicated by the Pope...

Of course, this also depends on the relationship with the Holy See. For example, Charles V, because he was too strong, the Pope was afraid that he would turn himself into a puppet. Therefore, at that time, the Holy See acquiesced in France's collusion with Ottoman Turkey to deal with Charles V.

But Marin has no such worries, he is the son-in-law of the current pope. What's more, the next Pope also swore to him. Therefore, the Holy See is naturally on his side.

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After talking cordially with Shi Beier for a while, Marin confirmed that this was indeed one of his diehard fans. Then, straight to the point:

"Schbel, are you willing to help me do a big thing? If it is done well, the hereditary fief knight will start. If it is done well, you can even become a baron!"

Marin did not talk hooliganically about feelings and corporate culture like some bosses in later generations, but directly offered treatment. For uneducated migrant workers, what are feelings and corporate culture? Can I eat it? Only young literary and artistic youths with little social experience will be fooled. For those who have experienced too much, what is the feeling? What is corporate culture? Can you give the house for free? Can send a wife? In his previous life, when Marin was looking for a job, or when he was promoted or raised his salary, if the boss mentioned his feelings or corporate culture, Marin would understand in his heart—this capitalist is going to play hooligan again...

Therefore, Marin, who was well aware of the minds of the workers, did not go around with Shi Beier, and directly explained the purpose.

"A hereditary knight? Baron?" Hearing that, Shi Beier was overjoyed at first, but after all, he had been the head of a mercenary regiment for several years, and then he became bitter...

"So, Your Majesty, what do I need to do?" Instinctively, Shi Beier felt that this time was very dangerous. Because, ordinary commoners may not be able to earn the title of nobility even if they work hard. Once the credit has been made, it depends on whether there are noble bosses to grab the credit. And, will the employer default? Therefore, he feels that the risk factor of this matter should be hell level...