and Caesar. After the Borgia reached an agreement, Julius II successively sent troops and horses to take over several other cities in the northeastern part of the Papal States. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. ｂiquge。 However, after taking over those cities, a total of 2500 people were scattered.

As a result, there were only 4,500 people left in the city of Rome and a 100-man papal guard. According to the previous plan, the Papal States army was to send troops to attack the Florentine Republic, but the city of Rome was to be defended by at least 2,000 men. So, you can't just use 2,500 men to attack when the time comes, right?

Therefore, Julius II and Schwarz consulted with each other to recruit a new group of soldiers, and after training, take over the East Frisian army that had been sent out to garrison several other cities in the Papal States. Even, taking over the task of garrisoning the city of Rome from the East Frisian army. Then, Schwarz's 7,000 East Frisian troops, all of whom were sent to attack the Florentine Republic.

Originally, Julius II intended to recruit the existing Italian mercenaries directly, but Schwarz categorically disagreed:

"Your Majesty the Pope, the young master once said that Italian mercenaries are the most poorly disciplined army in Europe. In terms of individuals, Italian mercenaries were not much worse than German mercenaries. But as soon as there were more of them, the Italian mercenaries became a herd of pigs......"

Julius II's face was a little ugly, anyway, he himself was Italian, Schwarz was a good thing to laugh at Italian mercenaries in front of him......

"Are you going to go to the German region to recruit troops? You know, Schwarz, this is Italy, and I'd be blamed if I used all German mercenaries. Julius II was right, since the advent of the Holy Roman Empire, the Germans and Italians have been in love with each other for hundreds of years. During this period, there were many "marches into Rome" incidents. Many emperors of the HRE marched into Rome with a German army, on the one hand, to invite or coerce the pope to help him be crowned emperor, and on the other hand, to show off their force to the Romans.

Therefore, the Romans, who were bullied by the Germans many times, actually had a grudge against the Germans. It would be fine if German mercenaries were invited to Rome once in a while. Or, a certain number of Germans in the army is nothing. However, all the soldiers of the Papal States used Germans, and the faces of the Romans were not good-looking. So, Julius II meant that the newly recruited soldiers, preferably Italians.

"Well...... Schwartz thought for a moment and said,

"Or, we can pick a new army from among the Italian peasants......"

"Italian peasants?" Julius II frowned and said:

"Peasants also have fighting power?" Julius II was somewhat dissatisfied with Schwartz's statement that he chose peasants over Italian mercenaries.

"Hehe, Your Holiness Pope, do you know? Of the 7,000 men and horses under my command, apart from some of the officers, the rest were peasants in Germany......"

"What?" Julius II cried out in surprise. The East Friesian Lamber army was so powerful that Julius II always thought that they were all from a family of German warriors.

"I was one of the first few attendants who followed the young master, and I have followed the young master since the first time the young master recruited troops. At that time, the young master proposed that when recruiting soldiers, there were four wants, four don'ts, ......" In fact, these "four wants, four don'ts" were the recruitment requirements of Qi Jiguang from Marin Cottage, which was also an important guarantee for the strong combat effectiveness of the Qi family's army......

"What do you want or don't want four?" Julius II also came to interest.

"About the four don'ts, first, don't want people in the city and people who seem to be smart...... "There are many people in the city, and they are well-informed, and they are unwilling to be cannon fodder." Clever people are the same thing, they are not easy to fool, and they will not be willing to be cannon fodder. As a soldier, those who are not willing to be cannon fodder are not good soldiers.

"Second, don't serve in the government and those who have served in the army...... "Those who have served in the government, that is, civil servants, are a hundred times more cunning and cunning than the gangsters in the city, but they are by no means suitable for being a soldier. And many of those who have been soldiers are old oilers, and this kind of surviving veteran oilers are generally good at self-protection and escape. If you recruit them, it's easy to bring bad recruits. So, even if they are strong in combat, they can't ask for it.

"Third, don't ...... over 40 years old and those who are white" Men over 40 years old have decreased physical fitness, which is not suitable for long-distance marching, and their explosive power is no longer good. And the white ...... Obviously, there is a lack of outdoor exercise, and the physical strength is not up to standard......

"Fourth, don't be particularly timid and bold...... "Don't be particularly timid, this is easy to understand, because, the battlefield does not need cowards. But don't be bold and ...... This brings us to the issue of discipline...... Those who are particularly bold often disobey discipline and are prone to disobedience, and the army, which has always been strong, needs a group of obedient people, not disobedient stupid and bold people......

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As for the four wants, first, the standard farmers (or miners) who have ...... to work every day are such people who do physical work every day and have guaranteed physical fitness.

"Second, it is necessary to be black, big, thick, and strong-skinned...... "grow strong and resist beatings, this is a good soldier......

Third, let those who have a god-eyed ...... "those who are distracted are either sick or addicted to drugs...... Or, it's too much masturbation and the body is weak......

Fourth, if you are a little scared by the officials...... "If you are afraid, you can discipline them."

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Julius II was stunned for a long time when he heard the "four wants and four don'ts", but he was a smart man after all, and finally understood part of the meaning of the "four wants and four don'ts". Coupled with Schwartz's explanation, he also began to admire his son-in-law who looked a little out of tune.

Of course, our Pope His Majesty does not know that his son-in-law is indeed out of tune. However, I can't help but read a lot of books. There is a precedent of Qi Dashuai that can be imitated, and Marin, who is not in tune, can select and train elite soldiers......

"So, what's your opinion?" Julius II asked. Julius II knew that although Marin was the nominal boss of the army of the East Friesian Lambeth, the management and training of the army in peacetime were actually captured by Schwartz. Therefore, Schwartz came to Italy to help this time, and Julius II would never let go of this great opportunity. At the very least, Schwartz had to help train an army of his own.

"According to the young master's previous choice, it is mainly selected from the mountain people and farmers. Italy is mountainous and it is easy to find mountain people. When the time comes, in the territory of the Papal States, look for some honest and honest mountain people. ”

"Okay, I'll leave that to you. When the time comes, I'll let Marlin's stinky boy reward you. "Marin will surely roll his eyes if he hears this—your son-in-law is the rewarder, and you are so old that you are so old......

"By the way, what do you think about the officers of the New Army?" Julius II suddenly remembered this very important question. Soldiers are stupid, and officers are the guiding lights of soldiers. Therefore, to control an army, you must first control the officers in it.

"This ...... Officers should be recommended by you, Your Holiness the Pope, and you can use people from the Rovere family and the allied family. But remember, be sure to appoint someone who obeys orders. Our military absolutely does not welcome those who do not obey military regulations. Even if an officer violates military rules, he must be severely punished. ”

"I understand this, I'll go to the family and the people of the ally family, and ask them to recommend suitable children to be officers."

Since he wanted an army under his control, Julius II naturally wanted those officers to be his own. Fortunately, he has been in Rome for decades, but there are also many old departments. In addition, the Rovere family is also a big family, and there are many young descendants.

In this way, the "Pope Legion", which later followed the "God of War Pope" across Italy, was established under the consultation of Julius II and Schwarz.

This "papal legion", imitating the ancient Roman military system, had a total of 6,000 people. Schwartz and his officers were rigorously trained in the manner of the East Friesian Lamberan Nation. When this legion is trained, they will take over the defense of the city of Rome and several other cities in the Papal States. And Schwartz will lead his army of 7,000 to attack Florence and exchange Marin for the Bishopate of Münster......