Chapter 150: The Situation in Europe
In the council chamber, a straightforward flicker made the simple Swiss countryman adopt the idea of sharing the spoils of war.
Taking advantage of others so much, Tsepeshi was uneasy, thinking that he must give a corresponding return.
So, he said with gratitude:
"Thank you, thank you for your help to Wallachia!
Now that supplies are tight, I can't get anything. In this way, there are a lot of ownerless fields on the line from Clavayo to Bucharest, which will later be the common property of the mercenary group. ”
In feudal times, land was a symbol of wealth and class, so it seems that Cepes is a great gift.
In reality, however, these so-called ownerless fields have been abandoned for many years.
No one takes care of it, no one cultivates it, it only grows lush weeds, and there is no value at all.
What's more, it is located on the border between the two countries, and the war is together, and it may turn into a scorched earth at any time.
If these lands are used as favors, Cepes will not feel distressed at all.
In Switzerland, most of the land is mountainous, and the arable land area is less than 10% of the country's land.
It is precisely for this reason that the Swiss peasants, who do not have enough to eat, will embark on the path of mercenaries, and then develop into the largest mercenary market.
This makes what is worthless in the eyes of Cepes priceless in the eyes of mercenaries.
Von Fred and many of the mercenary captains stood up from their seats excitedly and looked at Cepes with burning eyes.
However, Swiss mercenaries are the most disciplined, and even if they desire to get land, they must put rules first.
Von Fred suppressed the desire in his heart and said with a stern expression:
"Your Excellency, we have already received the commission, if we ...... again"
"It's okay, you deserve it, and the commission won't be affected because of it."
Tsepesch interrupted von Fred that he had to give it away.
Between people, relationships are very complex and can become friends or enemies.
But between people and the land, after getting along for a long time, will only give birth to nostalgia.
With hard work and joy, I am afraid that in a few years, the mercenaries will be able to become a whole with this land.
When the time comes, even if they don't receive a commission, they will take up arms and defend their homeland.
These must be something that the Swiss can think of, but the desire for land makes them choose according to Cepes's calculations, knowing the outcome.
Von Fred did not object, and came to Cepes, with his right arm diagonally placed on his chest, and bowed deeply.
All the mercenary captains also saluted respectfully as a way to express their gratitude.
Subsequently, someone couldn't help but ask:
"My lord, how much land can we get, and can we hire people to cultivate it in Wallachia?"
"There's a lot of land, the exact location and size, someone will tell you the details.
In the absence of manpower, the Poles captured many prisoners in the Kalatis region, but they were women and children.
If you don't dislike it, I'll ask them to send people over and take care of the land for you. ”
Killing a group of women and children, until the last resort, Tsepeš would not do such a thing.
It is his style to hand them over to Swiss mercenaries and create maximum value.
And according to the code of conduct of Swiss mercenaries, these captives will certainly not be in vain.
Next, after discussion, the two sides worked out a plan that would benefit everyone.
The mercenaries receive land and captives, and one-fifth of the land output goes to Cepes.
The employment relationship continues and Cepes pays commissions in accordance with the contract.
In addition, mercenaries can build a Catholic church on the territory they have been given for religious activities.
After talking about business, the relationship between Cepes and the mercenaries has become one step closer, and it is inevitable that they will have a drink together.
In the 16th century, it was often said that 'drink like the Swiss', and these guys don't die when they fight, and they don't die when they drink.
The next day, a hangover, Tsepes, refused to be retained by the Swiss, rubbed his forehead and went to the ancient city of Carratis.
He wants to bring the captives there as soon as possible, and at the same time see how Amanda's thousand-man mission progresses.
……
In the Kruja Fortress, thousands of soldiers were ready to go, and after a week's struggle, Yanos and Skanderbeg finally led the army to the Kosovo region.
On the rugged mountain road, after walking for half a day, the army ate and rested.
Janos and Skanderbeg sat down in the shade of a tree for a few drinks, next to a few mountain lemons, overgrown with golden yellow fruits.
The refreshing smell of lemon fills the air, making you feel refreshed.
Wearing a round hat to hide his flaws, Janos looked at the lemon on the tree and smiled:
"Mountain lemon is an ingredient in queen water, which is said to delay aging, do you want to have a taste?"
"I've heard that washing your hair with lemon water can treat hair loss, do you want to try it?"
The two laughed at the daily ridicule between old friends, and then got up together, picked a few lemons and put them away.
It doesn't matter if you can't cure the disease, the main thing is that I've eaten too greasy recently, and I want to have a few lemons to dissolve it.
The two looked at each other again and smiled, and Skanderbeg simply took out a lemon and halved it with his pocket knife.
Handing half of it to Janos, he said casually:
"The burden of fighting against the Ottomans is on the two of us, eat this lemon, may we all live a little longer."
"Well, west, France has been at war with England for more than a hundred years; The Holy Roman Empire was also reduced to a fragmented sand.
To the south, Venice, Milan, and Florence are in a mess; Spain and Portugal only know how to go to sea to enclose land.
To the north, the Hanseatic League confronted the Kamal League, and the little energy left was to be used for robbery.
They're all busy with their own business, and it's just the two of us, putting all our energy into fighting the infidels. ”
Janos took the lemon and briefly summarized the situation in Europe in a few sentences. As for the east side, they already talked about it last time.
Skanderbeg nodded in agreement, and at the same time took a bite of the lemon, and the juice instantly overflowed his mouth.
Janos stopped talking, brought the lemon to his mouth, and was about to bite it off when a young man in armor ran over.
"Count Bathory, what is the matter in such a hurry?"
Seeing the visitor's face, Janos put down the lemon and asked.
András Bathory, Count of Hungary, Janos Hunyadi supporter.
His great-granddaughter is the legendary Vampire Countess, Elisabeth Bathory, Countess of Nadasdi.
"Your Excellency, news of a great victory from the east!" Count Bartholi shouted excitedly.
"Oh? Did Kosovo win? Janos Hunyadi was puzzled.
"Hurry up and tell us more about it!" Skanderbeg's face was excited.
"It's not Kosovo, it's Vlad III of Wallachia who won a great victory, annihilating tens of thousands of Ottoman troops and destroying Fort Niko!"
The answer was spoken, and Janos and Skanderbeg's expressions became a little stiff.
Of course, they weren't jealous, they just couldn't believe their ears, and at the same time they were sour by the lemon they had just eaten.