The Rise of the European Emperor

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() After the signing of this contract, Marin's hegemony war in Europe will come to an end. Of course, there may be a war with the Principality of Geddes over West Frisian and Geddes to go to France. However, the big war, Marin did not count, but planned to recuperate.

Of course, that doesn't mean Marin will stop expanding. However, the current Marin needs to integrate the acquired territories and engage in development. In addition, now that Marin wants to expand, there is no excuse for provoking a war.

Unless it is strong enough to push Europe horizontally, war will definitely need an excuse. Otherwise, no matter how strong you are, you will face gang fights. In history, when the Habsburg dynasty was at its most powerful, it had both Shinra and Spain, and defeated France. But so what? Are you strong? Most of the princes of Germany are united against you, even France. Even, France, knowing that it can't beat Charles V, is willing to form an alliance with the pagan Ottoman Turkey and gather all the strength of Europe to beat you. Therefore, Charles V failed to complete the great cause of unifying Germany.

Marin's current strength can only be said to be invincible one-on-one, but he has not been able to fight against the group fights in Germany. So, he needs time for integration and development.

As long as it develops with peace of mind for a few years or more, the newly added territories will gradually prosper, bringing more wealth and youth. At that time, Marin will be able to riot and get a regular elite army of 70,000 to 80,000 troops, or even a 100,000-strong army. At that time, even in the face of gang fights, Marin will have nothing to fear.

Moreover, Marin knew very well that in ten years, Martin Luther would set off the Reformation. Then, it will sweep through the northern regions of Germany. Many northern princes embraced Protestantism, including two important secular electors, the Electors of Saxony and the Electors of Brandenburg.

In fact, the real man behind the Reformation was Frederick III, Elector of Saxony. Martin Luther took the electorate of Saxony as his base, quickly penetrated the Archbishopric of Magdeburg on the edge of the electorate of Saxony, and then quickly spread to the periphery, sweeping the northern part of Germany. The two archbishopric states with very special status in Germany, the Archbishopric of Magdeburg and the Archbishopric of Bremen, have all become Protestant regions. This has a great impact on Catholicism in Germany, because the Archbishopric of Magdeburg and the Archbishopric of Bremen are the only two non-electoral archbishoprics in Germany. The leaders of other bishopric states are only bishops, not archbishops.

As long as the religious reform is launched, the relationship between Marin and the Holy See can completely display the banner of "apology".

Cooperate with the Catholic group in the south of Germany to encircle and suppress the Protestant countries. Of course, after the siege is over, the territory is naturally his own.

As for aristocratic blood? Go to hell! Those princes who betrayed Catholicism will definitely be excommunicated. A prince who betrayed Catholicism, who cares about his interests?

At that time, as long as you move faster, it will not be a problem to win half of Germany. The only question is - can my father-in-law live to that time? Also, is the next pope close to him...

Therefore, Marin intends to start contacting Leo X in advance when the time is right...

Why Leo X and not other cardinals? That's because the fuse that sparked the Reformation, the indulgence coupon, was invented by this man. With him, the Reformation can detonate... If it were a virtuous pope, how would Marin fish in the troubled waters of the Reformation conflict?

The current Leo X is still a young man, and Marin's relationship with him is not high. Then he will be introduced to his father-in-law and cultivated as a successor. At that time, not to mention that this guy will support him like his father-in-law, but it is definitely okay to be partial to himself. At least, if you send troops to help suppress Protestantism and gain the legal right to rule the defeated Protestant countries, you can still get some support.

Of course, the Reformation is still 12 years away. Marin still needs to keep a low profile, not only needs to develop strength, but also needs to let other princes let go of their guards, so as not to become the target of public criticism.

To this end, Marin now needs to work hard to play the "peace dove", so that the princes can feel at ease. Therefore, Marin decided to introduce a later measure - the signing of the "Non-aggression Pact"...

In fact, in later generations, the non-aggression pact was a joke. Its most representative is the "Soviet-German Non-aggression Pact". But we all know what happened in the end. Therefore, this kind of treaty is completely a joke in later generations. After World War II, the "Non-aggression Pact" was no longer signed. Even if the peace treaty is signed, it will not be called by this name.

However, in the early 16th century, such treaties were still very binding and credible. why? Because today's European monarchs are not as shameless as the 20th century. The current European monarchs are still somewhat ashamed. Of course, with the exception of someone who came from the afterlife...

Therefore, this kind of treaty, at least on the surface, is very bluffing. After signing, everyone may feel more at ease with Marin.

Therefore, Marin sincerely found the princes of the neighboring countries - such as the Bishop of Utrecht, the Bishop of Velden, the Duke of Luneburg, the Duke of Clifford, the Archbishop of Cologne, etc...

When Marin offered to ask—"Let's sign a "Non-aggression Pact"", they were all dumbfounded...

However, no one refused...

why? Because Marin's military strength is obviously stronger than any neighboring country. If he doesn't hit others, others will be happy, how can they dare to provoke him?

Therefore, this "Non-aggression Pact", at least from the perspective of the peace treaty, is beneficial to these vassal states whose military strength is weaker than that of Marin. Of course, not to mention someone breaking the contract...

Since Marin took the initiative to ask for peace, these princes naturally would not refuse. So, in the witness of everyone, Marin and all the neighboring princes (except Charles II, Duke of Geddes, who was absent), signed the "Non-aggression Pact".

Of course, Marin was also very happy that Charles II didn't come. Otherwise, if you sign the "Non-aggression Pact" with the Principality of Gede, and then use force against it, you will be embarrassed.

Moreover, Marin is also very puzzled. Even if Charles II, Duke of Geddes, is not feeling well, it is not difficult to send a representative, right? At least, in the face of George's accusations, he can defend himself. How did he know that Charles II had indeed sent a minister, but the minister fell ill halfway, and Charles II had no time to change the representative. Then, the Principality of Gedde Corporation was not represented at the Imperial Conference...

Seeing that Marin solemnly signed the "Non-aggression Pact" with neighboring countries, the German princes who had never experienced "human evil" applauded.

At least, Marin's attitude expressed his "unwillingness to cause trouble" position. In this way, everyone is not so worried that Marin will take the initiative to invade other countries.

After the signing of the "Non-aggression Pact", Marin told the princes that he would develop overseas, which was even more reassuring. Marin is going to make trouble overseas, and it won't hurt their interests anyway. Moreover, Marin turned his attention overseas, and the princes of Germany were more at ease...

At this time, Marin was just like a painting in World War I that satirized President Wilson, that is, in the painting that dressed an eagle as a dove of peace, and held an olive branch symbolizing peace in its mouth, that An eagle with an olive branch in its beak...