"Thank you to the Swedes for taking half of my stake away this time. In this way, it also gave me the opportunity to draw a line with Sweden. Otherwise, if you abandon Sweden and support Denmark instead, you will be despised! Marin sighed.

Both Tagfacht and Heisenberg laughed, and it was true that the Swedes had offended Marin by their own stupidity this time. Otherwise, with the support of Marin, the "fighter" on land, the Danes would not dare to attack Sweden.

"What are we going to do in the future? Whoever is strong will help the other side fight it? Wouldn't it be despised? Heisenberg asked.

Marin thought about it and knew that they were afraid of being despised, so he said:

"The signing of the contract this time, the three of us can also participate in the signing, and declare that in order to ensure peace in Northern Europe, we promise that in the future, if one of the two sides has a breach of peace, we will unite with the other side to fight it. In this way, we will be able to strike a balance between the two countries in the future. Whoever wants to be the only one can't do it......"

"A good idea, both to balance the two sides, but also to be above board and not despised! Good! The two Speakers nodded in praise. Then, they went back satisfied......

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Early the next morning, the two sides of the negotiations, including the heads of the North Sea Kingdom, Lübeck and Hamburg, who participated in the mediation, will meet in the old town hall of Lübeck City to hold the first round of negotiations.

Marin was deliberately late, though......

Originally, the five representatives of the five companies participating in the negotiations were supposed to gather at the old town hall of Lübeck at 8 a.m. However, Marin was stunned and delayed until 8 o'clock before leaving your hotel. Then, at 8:20 a.m., we arrived at the old town hall.

Of course, the old town hall is the name of later generations. Today, it is called the town hall of Lübeck. The old town hall was built in 1447, just a few decades ago. For stone buildings, a few decades old buildings are really not much old. After all, stone buildings can be preserved for a long, long time.

This time, Marin was deliberately late, mainly for two purposes -

First, the most important person is naturally the last to arrive. It's really nothing to be a little late, you dare to be dissatisfied?

Second, by the way, let Kahn pretend to be a wave, and at the same time exert a little pressure on the Danish and Swedish sides participating in the talks......

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So, when Karn marched to the gates of Lübeck City Hall with more than 400 Praetorian guards dressed in lobster uniforms, accompanied by the tense and rhythmic accompaniment of the Scottish bagpipes and snare drums, it caused a great sensation......

The Lübecks were not unaware of the uniform march of the North Sea Army—Marin had fought alongside the Lübecks with his army during the last Battle of Lübeck. On that occasion, the Lübecks had seen the solemn discipline and neat appearance of the East Frisian army.

However, that time, Marin's army still wore black cross vests on a white background. Except for the vest that was put on the outside, in fact, everyone wore more miscellaneous clothes. But that can't be done – it's cost-saving......

In order to show off the outfit, Marin specially asked the tailors to order a full set of well-fitting lobster soldier costumes for the soldiers - black triangular hats; red blouse with all brass buttons; white trousers; Black Leather Boots...... A set of clothing comes at a cost. The row of copper buttons on the red shirt alone costs a lot of money. You know, copper prices are much more expensive now than they were in the 18th century...... In addition, red dyes are also expensive in this era......

But fortunately, this time Marin only bought a set of expensive lobster uniforms for a few hundred janissaries. Otherwise, if it were to be purchased for the whole army, it would have to cost a lot of money...... It's still cheaper to have a black cross vest on a white background, and it's OK to draw a black cross with ink on top of a white coarse wool vest...... In addition, ordinary soldiers wore straw sandals, which died cheaply. Unlike the cowhide boots worn by the guards, they are old and expensive......

Even the knives used by the Praetorian guards (copied from the Type 65 cavalry saber) were all polished and zinc-plated. Therefore, the sabers of the Praetorian Guards looked shining and simply blinded the eyes of the audience......

The passionate and rhythmic "March of the Grenadiers" ...... The sound of black cowhide boots stomping on the ground in unison...... Visually striking lobster soldier in red uniform...... and shiny sabers......

Well, not only the ordinary citizens of Lübeck were stunned, but also the Speakers of Lübeck and Hamburg, as well as King Hans and King Eric of Sweden......

Pretty and stylish, but also full of oppression...... And that's no one......

In fact, Marin prefers to use "March Soviet" as background music, which is more oppressive and domineering. However, the Soviet March required the accompaniment of an entire symphony orchestra and many instruments that were not available in this era...... Therefore, Marin had no choice but to give up and opt for the "Grenadier March", which required the least amount of instrumental accompaniment...... This piece was solved by a Scottish bagpiper and a drummer......

Although Marin is not very satisfied, he can't stand the buns of this era! In their opinion, the Praetorian Guard of the Beihai Kingdom performed like this, which was simply a god......

"Oh my God!"

"Ah, Jesus ......"

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The exclamations of the citizens of Lübeck were heard on the street......

In fact, even the big nobles who participated in the negotiations were shocked in their hearts. It's just that they know how to forbear more than ordinary citizens, and they don't shout......

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Sure enough, as Marin guessed, after this episode, the two main parties involved in the negotiations, the two monarchs of Denmark and Sweden, were suddenly suppressed. When the negotiations first started, they were not so aggressive...... It's really because, after the previous episode, the momentum in their hearts that was originally held back was suddenly discharged......

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However, the pre-negotiation aperitif – the mutual accusations between the two sides – is inevitable......

"The Danes are so shameless, they shamelessly invaded the land of Sweden and strongly demand that the Danes get out of here unconditionally!" The new King of Sweden, Eric. Johansson was the first to strike.

King Hans of Denmark widened his eyes and retorted:

"Watch your attitude, Count Eric. You know, I'm the true monarch of Sweden! You rebels and thieves took advantage of Denmark's difficulties and took the opportunity to launch a rebellion. This time, the action is just the king reclaiming the land that originally belonged to him! ”

"But no Swede likes you to be their king. So, they chose me! And I, now the king of Sweden! On an equal footing with you! "Eric. Johansson retorted.

"You're the king? Who admits it? Excuse me, how many countries have established diplomatic relations with your puppet government, Your Majesty? Did the Holy See admit it? King Hans retorted disdainfully.

Eric. Johansson really has nothing to say, because the Kingdom of Sweden really hasn't been officially recognized yet......

Originally, Marin's North Sea Kingdom and Lübeck and Hamburg were the most likely to recognize the Kingdom of Sweden. It's a pity that the Swedes themselves died, offended Marin, and then ......

In fact, Lübeck and Hamburg came close to recognizing the Swedish kingdom, but were persuaded by Marin. Moreover, even if Lübeck and Hamburg recognized the Kingdom of Sweden, it would be of little use. Why? Because Lübeck and Hamburg are not very wealthy, but their political influence is really not great. After all, Lübeck and Hamburg were just independent cities, belonging to the second class of independent individuals, perhaps wealthy, but politically, not necessarily as the poor counts of those independent counties had more say......

So, even if Lübeck and Hamburg recognized the Kingdom of Sweden, it would be useless. After all, there is no recognition from other monarchs of the royal rank, without the recognition of the Holy See, Eric . Johansson, the so-called king, is really a bit of a false ......