Why does Marin think that "poor mountains and bad waters produce elite soldiers"? Because of the poor mountains and bad waters, the common people cannot afford to read, and they are relatively ignorant. And the ignorant people are relatively dumbfounded. Because, they don't have a cultural basis for thinking.

Such people, when fighting, often recklessly move forward bravely. And the army just likes these stunned soldiers the most. And those who have money and education are unwilling to fight hard with their precious bodies and people. Therefore, since ancient times, the north has produced elite soldiers, and the rich south has always been beaten by the northern army.

The most obvious contrast is the Northeast in later generations. In the past, when Huaxia was still very poor, the children in the Northeast were all fighting from childhood to adulthood. Everyone was poor at that time, and there was no entertainment, so they could only brag. Such bear children are all elite soldiers when they grow up, because they are used to fighting. Especially the kind of stunned people who are often opened and insist on working with others, they belong to the elite soldiers among the elite soldiers......

But later, as the Chinese economy developed, there were fewer fights in the Northeast. Why? I can't afford to fight! Do you dare to give someone a scoop to try? Kill you! Then, the post-00s Northeast boys, compared with their predecessors, have fought much less. When I grow up, I don't have much difference from people in other places. Of course, this is also related to the standard of living. They have a lot of entertainment, unlike their poor predecessors, who can only kill their spare time by fighting and bragging...... Also, if you read too many books, it is not easy to get enthusiastic......

Of course, there are no absolutes. There is another way to make soldiers brave, and that is - brainwashing!

As long as the idea of not being afraid of death is instilled every day, even if it is a scholar from a water town in the south of the Yangtze River, he will be enthusiastic and fight hard with others. Before being shot, he can also shout "Down with XX". Such an army is often invincible and challenges beyond the ranks. Because, the soldiers are proud to die in battle...... It's like a terrorist in a certain sect, after being fooled, he willingly hung a bomb on his body, and then lit it...... It seems that in the early years of the Tang Dynasty, the Persian Empire, one of the world's great powers, was cut down by a group of poor ghosts and fanatics armed with scimitars from the Arabian Peninsula. In front of the brainwashed fanatics, even the second stunned man who was born with excellent troops has to retreat - the second stunned person is just not afraid of death, and people are willing to come to die, can it be compared?

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Gonzalo. Morality. Although Córdoba was leaving, he left behind his lieutenant Francis, to several Spanish nobles who took over the military power. After all, those few people have just arrived and are not familiar with the situation. With Francis' assistance, you can also get started quickly.

Before these dukes and counts came, Ferdinand II still gave an explanation - try to be as safe as possible, and continue Gonzalo. Morality. Córdoba's previous tactical tactics...... After all, Ferdinand II was just worried about Gonzalo. Morality. Córdoba has a lot of respect for his troops, but still believes in his ability and vision......

But Ferdinand II never thought that these Spanish nobles who came to take over the military power would willingly "follow the rules"? They all want to shine with their breath, how can they continue to use Gonzalo. Morality. Conservative tactics before Córdoba? In that case, even if they win in the end, they will not be able to do it.

Therefore, these great nobles promised Ferdinand II in their mouths, but they already had other ideas in their hearts......

Of course, no matter what they thought in their hearts, they had just come to the Spanish camp outside Naples, and they were still relatively low-key and did not give orders casually. Because, the first problem they face when they first arrive is to master the power of the army!

As newcomers, they don't know anything about this army, so naturally they can't talk about whether they control it or not. Therefore, from the very beginning, they needed to use Francis, an adjutant who was familiar with the situation, to slowly take control of the army into their hands. Then, you can implement other ideas.

Therefore, at the beginning of a period of time, everyone was at peace and harmony. However, there is an undercurrent surging in private. After all, this time Ferdinand II sent five dukes and counts over to take control of the army.

However, in the end, if you want to make meritorious contributions, you still have to divide the superior and the subordinate merits. Therefore, several people are full of energy, wanting to come out on top and become Ferdinand II's true confidants......

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Gonzalo. Morality. Córdoba's request to select 10,000 men, as well as a group of officers and 1,500 musketeers, was quickly sent back to mainland Spain by carrier pigeons. Ferdinand II was transferred from Gonzalo. Morality. Córdoba was already a little guilty, so he agreed to Gonzalo. Morality. Córdoba's request and quickly sent it back to the outside of Naples with carrier pigeons.

Then, the Minzhuang camp on the outskirts of the Spanish camp held a "martial arts competition" vigorously.

60,000 farmers came to the field with sticks without spearheads, and fought one-on-one with their opponents. Someone is eliminated, and someone is winning and moving on to the next round. After a few rounds, 10,000 of the strongest and most powerful people finally won the contest and were incorporated into the new army.

After choosing a good person, Gonzalo. Morality. Córdoba, along with the 10,000 recruits, as well as the officers and musketeers, left the port of Naples by boat.

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And in the city of Naples, Louis XII, who had been anxiously waiting for months, learned that Gonzalo. Morality. Córdoba was transferred and immediately jumped up for joy and threw a feast, inviting a group of henchmen to celebrate.

At the banquet, Louis XII said to his henchmen with a red face:

"Guys, that damn Gonzalo has finally been transferred by the Spaniards. Our chance has come, and soon, we will defeat the damned Spaniards and monopolize the Kingdom of Naples! ”

A crowd of people toasted in favor of Louis XII and slapped their ass.

Halfway through the drink, Louis XII finally remembered the greatest contributor to the success of the plan, John Brown. Rafi. So, he stood up and raised his glass to John. Rafi Dao:

"Come, our great hero, John. Viscount Rafite! ”

There was a moment of silence at the feast, and everyone else looked at John in surprise. Raffi - Is this an elevation of the knighthood?

But this doesn't make sense. Generally speaking, it is only after the end of the war that meritorious deeds will be rewarded. However, at this time, the war is not over yet, and the knighthood is promoted?

Louis XII certainly had his intentions, but Louis XII said in a high-spirited manner:

"I will not treat every meritorious man badly, John. Baron Lafite has repeatedly made crucial and correct suggestions in this war, and his credit is immense. So, I decided to promote him to viscount now. And you, whether you have good advice or can bravely kill the enemy for me, I will not treat him badly! ”

After a pause, Louis XII raised his glass and exclaimed:

"Great titles and fiefdoms await you, everyone, what are you waiting for? France will win! ”

Then all the French officers present stood up and raised their glasses and shouted:

"Long live the king, France will win!"

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At this point, John. Lafite, a mere outsider, finally succeeded in breaking into the inner circle of the French aristocracy. After all, in Europe, a viscount actually means "vice-count". This title, although it is not a big nobleman like a real earl, is also qualified to enter the inner circle......

And John. The main task of Lafite in France was to infiltrate the aristocratic circles at the heart of France. Then, grasp the whereabouts of Margaret of Tudor so that Marlin can send people to get rid of her. At the same time, it can also facilitate Marin to secretly influence the court in France......