The Rise of the European Emperor

Just as Marin and Kohler were discussing the details, the door to the office suddenly rang. Marlin stopped the conversation and let Kohler open the door. He thought it was Da Vinci, who studied physical chemistry next door, to ask a question, but it turned out to be Schwartz.

"What's the matter? Schwartz!"

Schwartz nodded and said:

"Master, you asked me to investigate the feasibility of the grass-clothed armor, and there is a result."

Marin became interested and asked:

"What's the specific conclusion?"

"The conclusion is that grass armor has good protection and can be very promising in rainy and snowy weather. However, in fine weather, it is very afraid of fire!" Schwartz said seriously.

"Afraid of fire!" Marin was shocked. Because, he remembered the story of Zhuge Liang "burning the vine armored soldiers" during the Three Kingdoms period. It was still rattan armor, like the thatched grass armor worn by Malin's men, which was more flammable. If someone blocked and set a fire...Marin couldn't imagine...

Marin let out a long sigh of relief and said:

"Thank you for your hard work, Schwartz. The loopholes you found are very important. In the future, no grass armor will be equipped in fine weather. Only in blizzard weather, wear a full set of grass armor, and in rainy days, only wear a scorpion!"

"Yes, I'll arrange it now!" After speaking, Schwartz took out his notebook and wrote down Marin's instructions.

Schwartz is now the military secretary, mainly assisting Marin with military affairs. Although he has not resumed his position as a general, what he can do is the same as before. Moreover, the generals in the army also knew that Schwartz was dismissed because he helped Malin to blame. This was just a means to fool outsiders. For now, Schwartz isn't a military chief, but he's still doing something similar.

Of course, there is also a difference. In the past, Schwartz issued an order and signed it to take effect. But now, as military secretary, he issues orders that require Marin's signature to take effect. However, Marin will generally not fail to sign. After all, that was his number one general.

However, Marin keenly felt that Schwartz's prestige in the North Sea is too high, second only to himself. For the monarch, this is not a good thing.

Marin was not worried about the Schwartz Rebellion, after all, it was rare for a European lower aristocratic rebellion to replace a monarch. Even if it succeeds, other countries will not admit it.

However, Marin worried that Schwartz had too much influence in the military, affecting his complete control of the military. Even if it doesn't affect himself, it may affect Caesar. If he died earlier than Schwartz, Schwartz would probably become a powerful minister.

Therefore, Marin decided to take advantage of this opportunity to press Schwartz for a while. At the same time, help generals such as Stade to expand their influence. Then, reinstate Schwartz. At that point, Schwartz's influence in the military will be diminished.

In short, military power is a matter of life and death. For a monarch, military power is best dispersed and cannot be concentrated in the hands of one subordinate, no matter how loyal the subordinate is. Otherwise, once a convention is formed, the next generation of commanders may not be so loyal.

...

Seeing that Schwartz was about to leave, Marin's heart moved, and he planned to hear Schwartz's opinion. . After all, one person is short, and many people are long. So, Malin said:

"Don't go yet, Schwartz, I have something to discuss with you!"

Then, Marin told Schwartz what he had discussed with Kohler.

Schwartz didn't answer immediately, but frowned and thought for a long time. Probably after thinking about it, he said:

"Master..."

"Wait!" Marin suddenly interrupted:

"I'm almost 30 years old, and it's not appropriate to be called the young master. Let's do it, you can call me the master in the future!"

"Master?" Both of them were a little surprised. Marin explained it to them in detail. If it weren't for the fact that they didn't understand Chinese, Marin planned to let them call him "Ming Gong" as in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms. The so-called Ming Gong is an honorary title for a person with a prestigious position. At the same time, there is also the meaning of "wise lord".

Of course, the German and Chinese systems are not the same.

In German, the word "lord" also means "prince". However, there is also the meaning of "marquis". Of course, this is a later interpretation. As of now, Shinra does not have the special title of Marquis. Therefore, this title is generally used for those princes and princes.

Kohler hesitated and said:

"Master, you are already one of the most powerful princes, and it seems a bit pricey to use the title of the prince's son!"

Marin thought about it and understood what Kohler meant. After all, they misunderstood the meaning of the lord as a prince. Not only them, once the name spreads, others will also misunderstand. So, he thought about it and said:

"Just call it Your Highness! As the Grand Duke, I am also qualified to be called that!"

In fact, if it is an independent Grand Duchy, such as the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, it is the arrogant concubine who can be called His Majesty's divine doctor's direct daughter. But Marin was the grand duke of the Holy Roman Empire, with the emperor on top. Therefore, at most, it can only be called Your Highness.

However, Marin is a bit watery. Because, Marin made an appointment with other princes - although he is called the grand duke, he is equal to those dukes. Therefore, generally no one calls Marin his highness, but directly calls him the grand duke or the lord (meaning the great lord).

Of course, it is not wrong for those close to Kohler and Schwartz to call him His Royal Highness. After all, from the point of view of the title, Marin is already qualified to be called His Highness.

In the end, Marin also specifically instructed - this is a private address, and it is limited to a few old people who followed him early...

...

After solving the problem of salutation, Schwartz had the opportunity to speak again:

"Master... Abu, Your Highness, I have an idea..."

"What do you think? Let's hear it..." After speaking, Marin looked at Schwartz expectantly.

"That's what I think. You discussed with Kohler just now, letting those young men take the small roads and mountain roads. I think this can certainly avoid the officers and soldiers of the vassal states. However, it may not be completely avoided. After all, accidents always happen. It happened by accident."

Both Marin and Kohler nodded, agreeing with Schwartz.

"Furthermore, once someone finds out on a small road, it is easy to be misunderstood. For example, it will be misunderstood as a thief, or an enemy army. If the other side dispatches cavalry to intercept it, it is very likely that something will happen!" Schwartz said cautiously.

Marlin was taken aback, and after thinking about it, he realized that what Schwartz said was very likely to happen. After all, a group of people are walking on small roads in their own territory, and they are sneaky, and it is strange that they are not suspected and guarded. If the cavalry is dispatched to intercept it, it is really difficult to escape. After all, two legs can't run on four legs.

Kohler then said:

"Master... His Highness sent 2,000 scouts and 3,000 soldiers to guard those immigrants, my super god QQ!"

Schwartz shook his head and said:

"No, in the face of the interception of the lords and cavalry, you dare to kill them? The cavalry is the treasure of every country. Even if you can kill it, you can't kill it easily. Otherwise, you will have a vengeance!"

Marin nodded in agreement...

In the era of cold weapons, the cavalry was similar to the fighters of later generations, and each of them was the heart of the lord. If you kill a group of cavalry soldiers to cover the immigrants, you will definitely stab a big basket. If it is discovered, it will definitely be an endless hatred.

Marin is now being isolated and targeted by the princes, this kind of basket, it is better not to stab...

"Then what do you say?" Kohler asked depressedly.

Schwartz touched his chin and said:

"I have an idea... Why don't we let them publicly use the banner of mercenaries?"

"What are you kidding? Beihai Kingdom is now being targeted by most of the lords, and it is openly playing a banner, don't even think about passing the border!" Kohler said angrily.

"No, I mean, let them play the banner of another mercenary group!" Schwartz explained:

"When we went south to attack the Principality of Gedes, the troops of the Principality of Clifford who fought together were mercenaries from many mercenary groups."

"Before the war, the Duke of Clifford issued a summons order, and there were many large and small mercenary groups in the south to the territory of the Duchy of Clifford. Along the way, they were not hindered by anything."

"You must know that there are many German mercenary groups now, and there are one or two mercenary groups walking on the road, which is normal. Moreover, ordinary small vassal states do not dare to provoke these fierce mercenary magical ranches."

"Another point is that the mercenary group can bring their family members on their way..."

"Bring your family?" Marin and Kohler exclaimed in unison.

"Yes, our Beihai country's army has become regularized. When we are on the road, only soldiers and transporters are strong. But most mercenary groups are not so formal. Many small mercenary groups only go into battle when they are fighting. When there is no battle, or when changing employers, the family will lead the way. On the way, the mercenary team will follow many merchants, and even many women will follow the team..."

"What? Female and female?" Both Marin and Kohler were shocked...

Schwartz nodded and said:

"Well, that's right, females and females! You know, mercenaries are young and strong, and many of them are not good people. It's okay for those mercenaries with wives and children, and they know how to give money to their wives and children. For those mercenaries For bachelor mercenaries, after earning money, most of them are spent on alcohol and female support…”

"So, every time a mercenary group accepts the employment of the previous employer, there will be many businessmen who sell alcohol, as well as female support girls, like dog skin plaster, behind the transitioning mercenary group, seeking opportunities to make money. After all, the mercenaries who have just been hired and received their salary were the richest at that time..."

"Long experience!" Marin and Kohler exclaimed.

"So, what I mean is very simple, let the recruited young men and some mercenaries who support them pretend to act as a small mercenary group. As for their family members, they also follow the action. Anyway, the mercenary group will bring their families to move. It’s not uncommon to be in the field. There are also some people who can dress up as merchants and hawkers who follow the mercenary group…”

"What the princes are guarding against is that our Beihai Kingdom recruits immigrants, and those people pretend to be mercenary groups in transition. As long as they don't use the banner of Beihai Kingdom, but use the name of other mercenary groups, generally no one pays attention to them. Moreover, the mercenary group is not easy to mess with!"

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