A month passed quickly, and the recruits on Marin's side had not yet been trained, and the Pope's edict was delivered. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. ｂiquge。 Of course, for the sake of secrecy, the edict was first sent to the Archbishopric of Cologne, the Bishopric of Münster, the Bishopric of Osnabrück and East Friesland. Leave a buffer period for the parties to deal with, so as not to make it public all at once and attract external interference.

When the papal decree was delivered to the Archbishopric of Cologne, in addition to the people below who were a little surprised, the seven high-ranking officials of the Archbishopate of Cologne were as stable as Mount Tai. Anyway, it's the pot of the Holy See, they just do what they are told. Moreover, they have reaped enough of the benefits. So, there was nothing wrong with the Archbishopric of Cologne, but some of the clergy were indignant.

On the side of the Bishopate of Münster and the Bishopric of Osnabrück, it will be fried directly......

Coincidentally, the bishops of the Bishoprics of Münster and the Bishoprics of Osnabrück at this time were both Conrad of the Count of Rietberg, the second son of Conrad V, Count of Rietberg. In the Episcopal State of Münster, the bishop of Conrad was called Conrad II. In the Episcopal State of Osnabrück, it is called Conrad IV.

However, Bishop Conrad became bishop of the Episcopal State of Osnabrück in 1482 and Münster in 1497.

He was also bishop of two bishopric states, and Bishop Conrad was originally very trusted by Archbishop Hermann IV of Cologne. However, in the face of personal interests and family interests, Hermann IV decisively sold Bishop Conrad......

Speaking of which, Bishop Conrad was also unlucky. The two bishops of the episcopal state of which he concurrently served were all sold by the Holy See to Marin.

"Even if you leave me a bishopric of Osnabrück......" Bishop Conrad burst into tears. This decree of the Pope almost made Bishop Conrad, who was originally in power, lose all his secular power at once, how can he not be sad and angry?

Power, like drugs, is nothing if you've never enjoyed it. However, if you try to feel in power, it will be very uncomfortable to lose it. Therefore, some leaders of later generations, after abdication, will age very quickly. It's not as high-spirited as when you're on stage.

Bishop Conrad, who originally owned the secular power of two episcopal states of more than 12,000 square kilometers, was suddenly deprived of all secular governance, as if he had been pulled out of his bones, which made it very unbearable.

So, the unwilling Bishop Conrad decided to appeal. He knew that it was impossible for the Holy See to completely retract its mandate. He was therefore determined to appeal. For example, the southern half of the largest episcopal state of Münster was retained. Or, keep him a bishopric of Osnabrück......

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However, Marin is unlikely to give Conrad a chance. As soon as he received the Pope's order, Marin began to gather his troops and prepare to go south.

After careful consideration, Marin decided to select 5,000 veterans and 7,000 recruits to go south together. East Friesland, on the other hand, left 3,000 veterans and 5,000 recruits to guard the town.

At the same time, the militia of East Friesland was also called up with 3,000 men and sent to the Earl of Oldenburg under Adler's command to prevent the enemy attack on the Earl of Oldenburg.

In addition, Marin once again gathered 10,000 people to act as a people's husband and transport the baggage. Mainly, a lot of artillery and shells, as well as a lot of supplies.

Moreover, having 10,000 people accompanied by a strong man can also make a strong voice and scare those who think differently......

At the departure ceremony, except for Adler and his wife, who were far away in Oldenburg, the whole family came to see them off. Old Hoffman and Lady Mary took Simon, Albert, and Anne and waved goodbye to Marin. Angela hugged little Caesar, and also in front of the battle, affectionately kissed Marin goodbye......

On the side, Felise also held a "little radish head" and said goodbye to Marin affectionately. Of course, Felise has no name or score, but she doesn't dare to hug and kiss Marin in public.

At the beginning of December last year, Felise gave birth to a boy, who was tiger-headed but looked a lot like Marin. Marin finally breathed a sigh of relief - he didn't have a green ...... on his head Marlin then happily named the "little turnip" Robert......

Everyone doesn't know why, I don't know why Felice's son was named Robert, but Marin will tell them that it is because he suddenly thought of the "little radish head" mentioned in the language of his previous life...... If you tell the truth, you will be beaten by the rampaging Felis......

"Hehe, boy, I hope you can be the Pope in the future! With your grandfather taking care of it, it is not difficult to canonize a cardinal, and then your father and I will prepare 1 million ducats for you, and if you don't believe it, you can't get a pope back......" Looking at the tiger-headed little guy, Marin thought proudly. Caesar succeeded to the throne and Robert became pope. Moreover, these two goods are their own sons, and that feeling makes me very excited when I think about it. However, the great Holy See will also usher in their first carrot-headed pope......

"Pope Carrot I...... Haha......" Looking at the tiger-headed little Robert in Felise's arms, Marin almost laughed out loud.

After saying goodbye to his family and his subordinates who stayed behind, Marin led an army of 12,000 and 10,000 people, and set off with 30 short-barreled Karen heavy artillery.

Unlike the dozen or so 18-pound short-barreled Cullen heavy guns used in Denmark before, the 24-pound Cullen has been manufactured through the efforts of the craftsmen of the foundry. Moreover, its total weight is also very light, only 750 kg. If 30 24-pound Karen cannons were fired together, ordinary oak gates would not be able to stand it at all.

In order to confuse others, Marin ordered that the exterior of the Karen cannon be painted with copper paint, making people mistakenly think that it was a copper cannon. Just ask, now in Europe, how many countries have the financial resources to build so many copper heavy artillery? Whoever engages in an arms race with Marin and believes that Marin uses bronze to cast cannons will definitely be ruined......

In addition, the Bishopric of Münster and the Bishopric of Osnabrück, because of the backing of the Holy See and the Archbishopric of Cologne, never thought that any vassal state would dare to attack them. Therefore, they have no intention of replacing the iron gate.

When Marin led his army into the Episcopal States of North Münster, the army was defenseless. Moreover, the North Münster region, which seems to be a remote part of the Bishopric of Münster, is not well developed, and there are not even a few cities. Even if there were, they were all miniature cities not much bigger than towns, and there were no city defenses and garrisons at all.

After capturing several outposts on the northern border of the Bishopric of Münster, Marin's army easily broke into the hinterland of North Münster without being stopped......