In other words, George, Duke of Saxony, had taken certain countermeasures early after receiving the resurgence of the West Friesian Resistance Army. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info

For example, gather troops and horses and re-march into West Friesland. In addition, it was to send someone to the emperor Maximilian I for help. Yes, turn to Maximilian I for help.

However, instead of asking Maximilian I to send troops, he asked Maximilian I to help greet Marin and try to keep Marin from going to war.

Through reconnaissance and analysis, the Duchy of Saxony already knew that it was the Duchy of Gedes who was behind the support of the West Friesian Resistance Army. To George's relief, it seemed that Marin was not directly involved. If Marin had been directly involved, George would have had no confidence in winning.

And for Charles II, Duke of Geddes, who was in trouble, George, Duke of Saxony, hated him very much. At the same time, George did not think much of the Duchy of Geddes, believing that the Duchy of Gedes could not compete with the powerful Duchy of Saxony. Because, he didn't know that the Duchy of Guedes had been secretly preparing for several years, and that, with the secret help of France, the Swiss had been brought in to help.

The only thing Duke George was worried about now was Marin and his East Frisian army. After all, if George sent troops, Groningen would be empty, and if East Friesland took the opportunity to sneak attack, George would have to be defeated. Moreover, the strength of the East Friesian army has already cast a shadow in Duke George's heart.

Moreover, at the last Reichstag, he voted against the question of whether to recognize Marin as Duke of Schleswig, along with his cousin Frederick III, Elector of Saxony. Therefore, Duke George was very worried that Marin would hate him because of this, and chose to attack West Frisland with the Duchy of Godes.

Therefore, when he learned of the resurgence of the West Friesian Resistance Army supported by the Duchy of God, Duke George's first reaction was not how to suppress it, but how to keep Marin from going to war. And the only one who was suitable to be an intermediary and could make Marin listen was probably his cousin Maximilian I. His father, Duke Albresit, was the cousin of Maximilian I, and he, of course, was the cousin of Maximilian I. In addition, Marin is considered to be on the emperor's side, and it is only fitting to ask Maximilian I to act as an intermediary.

On the same day that he received the urgent report from West Frisland, George, Duke of Saxony, sent a messenger to Austria to seek the support of Emperor Maximilian I and to make peace.

After receiving George's request for help, Maximilian I thought twice and agreed to Duke George's request. Because, although Duke George is not as influential as Frederick III, he also has his own power among the Saxon aristocracy. Once they are in the Imperial Diet, they have a lot of votes.

And, as far as Maximilian I knew, Marin was now too busy to occupy the Bishopric of Münster, and had little time to bother with anything else. Therefore, he sent an envoy to Dresden, the capital of the Duchy of Saxony, and then followed George's foreign minister to Münster, the capital of the Münster Episcopal State, to negotiate with Marin in order to get Marin to send troops to the war in West Friesland.

Even when George received the good news that the West Friesian Resistance was vulnerable, he did not dare to act rashly. After all, the attitude of East Friesland is not yet known.

"What? Duke George wants me not to send troops to the war in West Frisland? Upon learning of Saxony Foreign Minister Bohr's intentions, Marin was stunned, but quickly reacted. It seems that George is not stupid yet. If East Friesland sent troops and fought with the army of Geddes, the defeat of the Duchy of Saxony was basically a certainty. Therefore, if George does not come to him, it proves that George's IQ should be negative.

"Yes, Lord George hopes that you will stay out of the matter, Duke Marin, and not send troops to participate in this war in West Friesland. In addition, this Knight of Haisen, who was an emissary of His Majesty the Emperor, brought letters from His Majesty......"

Marin knew Hazen, one of the knights of the Guards of Maximilian I, and had dealt with Marin. Knight Hazen took out a letter from Maximilian I and handed it to Marin with both hands.

Marin looked and saw that Maximilian I had begged him not to get involved in the dispute in a very polite tone. After all, Marin is no longer the little baron he was at the beginning, and even, not an earl, but a duke. Therefore, even Emperor Maximilian I needed to be polite to Marin and could no longer be arrogant.

In fact, Duke George and Maximilian I did not know that Marin had no intention of wading into this troubled water. However, the necessary bargaining is still needed. So, Marin raised his face and said to Pol:

"I remember that at the last Imperial Council, Duke George voted against the question of whether or not to recognize me as Duke Schleswig, right? Now if I don't meddle in West Frisian affairs, what did he do in the first place? ”

"This ...... This one...... Last time, Mr. George wanted to support you...... But, as you know, Lord Frederick, Elector of Saxony, was the cousin of Lord George. It was he who forced Lord George to vote against ...... "Pol was also in a hurry, and directly put the pot on the head of Frederick III, Elector of Saxony." And, it seems reasonable.

"It's okay if you want me not to send troops, what about Duke George's sincerity? What is he willing to give? Marin obviously wanted to make some gains, and was unwilling to agree in vain.

"This ...... This one...... Marlin-sama, do you have any good suggestions? "Pol is also a bachelor, and he threw the pot directly to Marin.

Marin thought for a moment and made his own request:

"Don't worry, I won't blackmail you Duke George. I only have three conditions......"

"Please!" Pol pulled out his parchment notebook and began to write.

"These three conditions...... First, I need the Duke of George to recognize my rightful right over the Bishopric of Münster......"

"No problem!" Pol directly agreed. The pope agreed, but Duke George dared to say no? Beware of being excommunicated......

"Second, if one day, Duke George wants to sell West Frisland, he must sell it to me first, and the price will not exceed 1 million gold coins. I can't sell it to anyone unless I don't buy it. ”

"Sell West Frisland?" Pol was a little confused:

"Master George never had that in mind!"

Marin smiled and said in his heart, George must not have that idea now. When he was beaten by the Duchy of Gedesi and couldn't take care of himself, he knew that there was no hope of recovery, so of course he wanted to sell it and recover some of the costs. However, he will not tell Pol about these futures. So, he said forcefully:

"Where is all this nonsense? If Duke George didn't sell it, I wouldn't force him to do it! I mean, if ......"

Pol thought about it and didn't think Duke George would sell the territory. However, he cautiously indicated that he would like to consult Duke George.

"The third is that Duke George will not join the coalition organized by the Elector of Saxony and Denmark to take revenge on me. If you participate, the West Frisian ownership will automatically belong to me under this clause! ”

Marin had a hunch that Denmark and the Electors of Saxony would not rest on their laurels. The Danes' revenge was a matter of time. Therefore, it is necessary for him to give Duke George a vaccination. And if the Elector of Saxony formed an alliance against himself, it was almost inevitable to win over Duke George.

"This ...... This ......" Bol was a little embarrassed.

"What? The Duchy of Saxony still has the idea of attacking me? Do you dare to ask me not to send troops to West Friesland? In that case, then I will now send troops to West Frisland and the West Frisian Resistance Army to flank the east and west......"

"No, no, I just don't think I can do this."

"Do you even need to think about it? With this clause, when the Elector of Saxony wants to win you over to attack me, you will have an excuse not to send troops. In this way, a lot of people will be killed. ”

Pol nodded, seemingly agreeing with Marin's words. Then, he asked:

"Lord Marin, you put forward these three conditions, then, what about yourself?"

"Myself? As long as you agree to these three conditions, I promise that I will not send troops to West Friesland. In addition, reinforcements from the Duchy of Saxony were allowed to cross safely. ”

"No troops?"

"Absolutely no troops, if I do, I will automatically give up the Bishopric of Münster! This article can be written into the peace treaty. Marin said categorically.

"That's great, I'll go back and ask Lord George. I don't think that's too much, and Mr. George would have agreed. With that, Pol happily went back.

Marlin, on the other hand, was smiling, and he couldn't help but use a play on words just now. It is true to guarantee that he will not send troops, but it does not mean that he will not mix in. Supporting the Principality of God's Empire with money, food, and weapons is not considered to be sending troops...... How could George despair if he didn't fail? How can West Friesland be sold without despair? With a pre-emptive clause, you can pay for West Friesland......