The Rise of the European Emperor

"Thank you to the Swedes for taking a foolish move this time and depriving me of half of my equity. In this way, it also gave me the opportunity to draw a clear line with Sweden. Otherwise, if you forcibly abandon Sweden and support Denmark, you will be despised! "Marin sighed.

Both Tagfacht and Heisenberg laughed. Indeed, the Swedes made a fool of themselves this time and offended Marin for nothing. Otherwise, with the support of Marin, the "fighter" on land, the Danes would not dare to attack Sweden.

"What should we do in the future? Whoever is strong will help the other party to fight against it? Will this be despised by others?" Heisenberg asked.

Marin thought about it and knew that they were afraid of being despised, so he said:

"This time when the contract is signed, the three of us can also participate in the signing and declare that in order to ensure peace in northern Europe, we promise that as long as one of the two sides violates the peace in the future, we will join forces with the other to attack. In this way, we will be able to The balance between the two countries has been balanced in an open and fair manner. Whoever wants to be the dominant one can't do it..."

"Good idea, it can not only achieve the goal of balancing the two sides, but also be upright and not be despised! Good!" The two great speakers couldn't help nodding their praises. Then, they went back with satisfaction...

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Early the next morning, the negotiating parties, including the heads of Beihai, Lübeck and Hamburg who participated in the mediation, will meet at the old town hall of Lübeck for the first round of negotiations.

Marlin was late on purpose, though...

Originally, the representatives of the five companies participating in the negotiations should have gathered at the old town hall of Lübeck at 8:00 in the morning. However, Marin didn't leave the hotel until 8 o'clock. Then, we arrived at the Old City Hall at 8:20.

Of course, the old town hall is a later statement. Now, it's called Lübeck City Hall. The old town hall was built in 1447, just a few decades ago. For a stone building, a building of several decades is really not that old. After all, stone buildings can be preserved for a long time.

This time, Marin was deliberately late for two main purposes—

The first and most important person, of course, comes last. Being late for a while is really nothing, you dare to be dissatisfied?

Second, by the way, let Kahn pretend to be a wave, and at the same time exert a little sense of oppression on both Denmark and Sweden who participated in the talks...

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So, when Kahn proudly led more than four hundred janitors in lobster trooper costumes, to the tense and rhythmic accompaniment of the "Grenadier March" of Scottish bagpipes and snare drums, marched to Lübeck City Hall When it was in front of the gate, it suddenly caused a huge sensation...

It’s not that the people of Lübeck have not seen the uniform march of the North Sea Army – in the last battle of Lübeck, Marin brought the army and fought side by side with the Lübeck people. At that time, the people of Lübeck had seen the serious military discipline and neat appearance of the East Frisian army.

However, that time Marin's army was still wearing a black cross vest on a white background. Except for the vest that was put on the outside, in fact, everyone wore a variety of clothes. But there's no way - save costs...

This time, the Beihai Imperial Guards who came for the comparison were different. In order to show off the comparison, Malin specially asked the tailors to make a full set of fitted lobster soldier costumes for the soldiers—a black triangle hat; a red top, All copper buttons; white trousers; black leather boots... A set of clothing costs a lot. Just the row of copper buttons on the red shirt costs a lot of money. You know, the price of copper is much more expensive now than in the 18th century... In addition, red dyes are also very expensive in this era...

But fortunately, this time Marin just bought a set of expensive lobster soldier uniforms for hundreds of guards. Otherwise, if it is bought for the whole army, it will cost a lot of money... Or a black cross vest on a white background is cheaper. It is OK to draw a black cross with ink on the white coarse wool vest... In addition, ordinary soldiers are Those who wear straw sandals are cheap. Not like the cowhide boots worn by the guards,

old and expensive...

Even the knives used by the janitors (a replica of the Type 65 cavalry saber) were polished and zinc plated. Therefore, the sabers of the guards looked sparkling and blinded the eyes of the audience...

The exciting and rhythmic "Grenadier March"...the uniform sound of black leather boots hitting the ground...the visually striking red uniform of the lobstermen...and the shiny saber...

Well, not only the ordinary citizens of Lübeck City were stunned, including the Grand Chancellor of Lübeck and the Grand Chancellor of Hamburg, as well as King Hans and King Eric of Sweden, were all stunned...

Beautiful and cool, and full of oppression... This is also no one...

In fact, Marin prefers to use "Soviet March" as the background music, so that the sense of oppression is stronger and more domineering. However, the Soviet March requires an entire symphony orchestra, and many instruments that are not available in this era... Therefore, Marin can only give up and choose the accompaniment "Grenadier March" that requires the fewest instruments... This piece is a Scottish bagpiper. Problem solved with a drummer...

Although Marin is not very satisfied, he can't stand the people of this era! In their opinion, the performance of the Beihai National Guards is like a god...

"Oh my God!"

"Ah, Jesus..."

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From the street came the exclamations of the citizens of Lübeck...

In fact, even the great nobles who participated in the negotiations were shocked. It's just that they know how to forbear more than ordinary citizens, and they don't shout out loud...

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Sure enough, just as Marin had guessed, after this little episode, the two monarchs of Denmark and Sweden, the two main parties involved in the negotiation, were suddenly suppressed. When they first started negotiating, they weren't so aggressive... It's because, after the previous episode, the momentum in their hearts that had been holding back was suddenly released...

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However, the aperitif before the negotiation - the mutual accusations of the negotiating parties, is still inevitable...

"The Danes are so shameless, they shamelessly invaded the land of Sweden, and they strongly demand that the Danes get out of the way!" The newly-appointed Swedish king Eric Johansson took the lead in attacking.

King Hans of Denmark widened his eyes and retorted:

"Please pay attention to your attitude, Earl Eric. You must know that I am the real monarch of Sweden! You scoundrels and thieves took advantage of Denmark's difficulties and took advantage of the opportunity to launch a rebellion. This time, the action is just the king taking back the original It's just my own land!"

"However, no Swedes like you to be their king. So, they chose me! And I, now the king of Sweden! On an equal footing with you!" Eric Johansson retorted.

"You are the king? Who admits it? Excuse me, how many countries have established diplomatic relations with your pseudo-government, the so-called king? Has the Holy See recognized it?" King Hans retorted disdainfully.

Eric Johansson really has nothing to say, because the Kingdom of Sweden has not been officially recognized yet...

Originally, the North Sea Kingdom of Marin and Lübeck and Hamburg were the most likely to recognize the Kingdom of Sweden. It's a pity that the Swedes killed themselves, offended Marin, and then...

In fact, Lübeck and Hamburg almost recognized the Kingdom of Sweden, but were persuaded by Marin. Moreover, even if Lübeck and Hamburg recognized the Kingdom of Sweden, it would be of little use. why? Because Lübeck and Hamburg don't look very rich, but they have little political influence. After all, Lübeck and Hamburg are just an independent city. They belong to the next-level independent individuals. They may be very wealthy, but politically, the poor counts of the independent counties may not have the right to speak...

So even if Lübeck and Hamburg recognized the Kingdom of Sweden it would be useless. After all, without the recognition of other king-level monarchs or the Holy See, Eric Johansson, the so-called king, has a somewhat false identity...