Chapter 536: "Weeper" Marin
Julius II cleared his throat and said:
"I've been sitting here for a long time, and you've been arguing with each other. It sounds like you have a point, but in reality, both of you are asking for a bit too much......"
At this time, everyone's gaze on the Pope changed, and many people were shocked to think:
"Your Majesty, is this really going to say 'justice'?"
Then, the words of Julius II confirmed their thoughts:
"In this war, although Marin is the side of justice, and he won the ......"
Many people suddenly realized that they were really on the platform for Marin, and as soon as they came up, they gave Marin the label of "justice". Of course, this is not partiality with Marin. Because, Marin is indeed the one who is attacked, not the one who initiates the aggression, and there is nothing wrong with it.
"But, his demands are too high......" said Julius II unhurriedly.
Julius II's words resonated with most of the princes on the field, and everyone nodded in agreement. On the side, Marin, who is the protagonist, looked at Julius II with a shocked face, as if he couldn't believe it...... In fact, of course, this is the expression that Marlin pretended......
However, I don't know why, the princes felt very cool when they saw Ma Lin's unbelievable expression of grievance......
Julius II continued:
"It's okay to ask Denmark to cede Jutland. After all, Jutland, although not small, does not involve sensitive issues. Speaking of which, it's a territory. After all, the heart of Denmark is on the island of Zealand! The cession of Jutland would reduce the size of the Kingdom of Denmark considerably, but it would not touch the core of Denmark......"
Many of the princes present also nodded, feeling that what Julius II said made sense......
"But ......"
Julius II took a turn of events, and continued:
"Marin wants the Kingdom of Norway, that's a bit too much!"
Suddenly, the atmosphere at the venue became warm. Many of the princes who had previously opposed Marin's claim to the Kingdom of Norway suddenly raised their eyebrows and said:
"I'll just say, Marlin wants the Kingdom of Norway, it's too greedy. Just by virtue of him, he is also quite a king? β
King Hans, who had been sitting on the sidelines and had no right to speak, even stood up excitedly and shouted:
"His Majesty the Pope is wise!"
For him, the pope's statement may allow him to keep a kingdom and a crown, how not to excite him, who dislikes the crown more? He is now ashamed of his previous suspicion that Pope Julius II and Marin were "complicit......
Looking at the excited father-in-law, the Elector of Brandenburg, Joakim I, was indifferent. In fact, he knew this scene at noon. Because, Marin discussed with him when he would come out to be a nursery. Then, you can waive half of the ransom yourself......
Moreover, Marin himself took the initiative to halve the territorial claim, which also made Joakim I very satisfied. Although it was painful to lose a wealthy city like Stendal, it was a surprise to get the Besco region (Oder-Splitley) southeast of Berlin.
After all, the Besco area, which is located just southeast of Berlin, is a real safety hazard. At noon, Marin and he analyzed that the Besco area was too close to Berlin, which was not good for Berlin's safety.
In fact, Joakim I's grandfather had considered exchanging the lands west of the Elbe with the Electoral State of Saxony for the Besco region. But at that time, Saxony opened his mouth to get the rich Stendal, which made Joakim I's grandfather very reluctant. That's why the deal was stopped. If the Saxons had been willing to trade Besco for Salzwedel (later Salzwedel-Altmark), the exchange might have been completed long ago.
Now, Stendal's loss seems inevitable. And Marin's plan to integrate the land, allowing him to exchange the Salzwedel region for the Besco region, does not seem to be at a loss. After all, there is no longer a threat from other countries around Berlin.
Moreover, with Marin, you can also save a lot of compensation, which is also valued by the poor ghost Joakim I......
As for the fact that this would trap his father-in-law and Frederick III, he didn't care. Besides, he doesn't say it, Marin doesn't say it, who knows?
Julius II continued:
"A regime change in one kingdom is a big deal for the whole of Europe! Although the Kingdom of Norway has a small population, it is located in remote northern Europe. But, that's a kingdom too! The crown of Norway, also a genuine crown, is not adulterated and is recognized by the Holy See! β
"Marin wants to defeat Denmark, he wants the other side to cede a kingdom, or even a crown...... In my opinion, this is inappropriate. Or, Marin, you're too greedy......"
"You know, greed is one of the original sins. For now, you can't afford the crown! Julius II said to Marin in a righteous and awe-inspiring voice.
And Marin, who also had tears in his eyes, seemed to be very aggrieved......
In fact, taking advantage of the opportunity of everyone looking at Julius II just now, Marin smeared the cut onion hidden in his sleeve on the side of his eyes, which stimulated his eyes to tears...... Fortunately, everyone else stood far away from Marin, otherwise they would smell an onion......
Marin showed a very aggrieved look and said:
"Your Excellency, however, I have such a powerful army, capable of conquering a kingdom, and confident in defending it!"
But Julius II shook his head firmly and said:
"That's not going to work, the crown is very precious in Europe. You see, how big is the Grand Duchy of Lithuania? It also has a large population, and can be regarded as a European power. However, they did not have the title of a kingdom and lacked a crown. So, in Europe, the crown is extremely precious. In your current situation, you are not worthy of wearing the crown...... "Actually, what Julius II really wants to say is that with your current strength, you can't keep the crown......
Moreover, Julius II was also cunning, and he was careful in his wording - he only said that Marin was not worthy of the crown at the moment, but did not say that Marin was not worthy of the crown......
The meaning of these two is completely different, unworthy at the moment, and is an allusion that it may be worthy in the future. If you don't deserve it, you mean that you are completely disqualified......
As an old man, Julius II naturally hoped that Marin would one day wear the crown. Therefore, he can't leave a handle and say that Marin is not worthy now. When he crowns Marin in the future, he will not be accused of breaking his word......
When Marin heard Julius II say this, he seemed very excited and aggrieved. Many of the close princes saw that Marin seemed to have tears in his eyesβMarin seemed to be very aggrieved, and he was so aggrieved that he was about to cry......
"Sure enough, it's a big boy, and I want to cry when I am wronged...... "Many people thought disdainfully.
However, seeing that Ma Lin wanted to cry, many of Mao's princes were so comfortable that they wanted to scream?
Julius II took a sip of water, moistened his throat, and continued:
"As for your demand for the cession of land from Brandenburg and Saxony, I also think that you have asked for too much!"
"Huh?" Marin was very cooperative, and he pretended to be shocked, and seemed a little confused......
Julius II continued:
"You want two countries to cede to you the equivalent of a principality, the requirements are too high!"
"Perhaps, the Electorate of Brandenburg ceded such a large area of land to you. Because, the Electorate of Brandenburg was already very large. But the Electorate of Saxony was different, and Saxony had been divided into two countries by the Treaty of Leipzig. The area of land under the jurisdiction of Elector Frederick is not as large as yours. If you want to cut off half of other people's land, don't you want their lives? β
Although Frederick III on the side wondered why Julius II spoke for him instead of Marin, at this time, he also nodded desperately:
"Your Holiness the Pope is right, if you want to cut off half of Saxony, you might as well kill me!"
Julius II looked at Frederick III, then turned back and said:
"In this way, Marin, your demand for the land cession of the two countries, cut in half!"
"Cut in half? That's a lot of land...... "Marin looked extremely reluctant......
"Do you listen to me?"
"I ...... I ......" Marin looked extremely reluctant, his eyes were full of tears, as if he had been greatly wronged. However, the princes loved to see the miserable situation of Marin's grievances......
Frederick III was a little puzzled, he always felt that something was wrong. But at this moment, Joakim I, who had not spoken, suddenly stood up, raised his arms and shouted:
"Long live Your Majesty the Pope, your decision is too wise, and I, Jokhim, fully support your decision!"
His babbling appearance startled everyone and interrupted Frederick III's train of thought, which seemed to be about to think of the truth......
Joakim I continued to raise his arms and shout:
"Cut in half, cut in half!"
The princes didn't know why, but it seemed that it was very bad for Marin. So, they also chanted:
"Cut in half, cut in half!"
"Cut in half!"
"Half ......"
"Half ......"
Against the backdrop of the uproar, Marin seemed very aggrieved to accept Pope Julius II's decision.
Before signing, Marin was still lying on the table with his head down, as if crying......
"Haha, Marin, this kid, fights so well. Unexpectedly, after being wronged, I was still crying, and I was not ashamed! β
"Yes, yes! Why don't we call him 'Marin the Weeper'? Someone suggested.
'Seconds!' Weeper Marin', the whole title is good! β
Then, the name of Marin "The Weeper" spread throughout the venue. Everyone happily signed the contract and recognized the Pope's "just" verdict. Even Frederick III, who was interrupted from his train of thought, and Hans, the king of Denmark, who was a little confused, signed the contract in a daze, acknowledging its legal effect.
Moreover, as "compensation" for Marin, Pope Julius II proposed that Joakim I, Elector of Brandenburg, and Frederick III, Elector of Saxony, promise to give Marin three chances to vote in support of the Reichstag......
Because of the confusion of his brain, Frederick III casually agreed at that time and signed it. But Marin was overjoyed, because Marin did not intend to spend these three opportunities casually, but intended to use them at extremely important imperial meetings, such as the election of the throne......
Just when everyone was discussing Marin's indecent nickname of "Weeper", Marin sneered in his heart - "Weeper? Hmph, Lao Tzu has made enough benefits. As long as you give enough benefits, let alone crying, I am willing to splash and roll on the ground! β
As the soul of a modern Chinese who "puts interests first", Ma Lin does not care about those false names, but only cares about actual interests. You must know that in later generations, many celebrities, in order to increase exposure, deliberately buy people to hack themselves, and self-blowing black material is simply commonplace...... As long as you are popular enough, you can make more money, a little stigma, what is it? In order to compete for the headlines, Wang Toutiao dumped his unfamous wife and married an international chapter with a big reputation, why? Don't you want to make headlines? It's a pity that someone happened to steal the limelight, which really annoyed the old master......