As for how to pit the Duchy of Geddes, Marin has no time to pay attention to it for the time being. Because, he is busy sending his little sister Anne to Poland to get married.

Marlin was bleeding profusely when he married his sister this time. not only paid out the dowry worth more than 200,000 gold coins, but also had to personally show up for his brother-in-law to stand on the platform, which was not a big payment.

However, this investment is not without its rewards. The European history I once read shows that his brother-in-law, Sigismunt I, is not a simple commodity, but a monarch with great means.

During his reign, he did a lot of great things. For example, spending money to buy the Crimean Khanate allowed Poland to avoid being faced with two major powers (the Grand Duchy of Moscow and the Crimean Khanate) at the same time. And the unlucky Maozi went from beating Poland and Lithuania with the joint Crimean Khanate to being beaten to being pressed to the ground by the joint Polish-Lithuanian Crimea...... Moreover, this beating was hundreds of years, and it was not until Maozi came out with Peter the Great that Maozi eased up and turned into the counteroffensive stage......

Moreover, the world-famous Polish hussars were also developed during the reign of Zygmunt I. Relying on the powerful Polish hussars, Poland not only began to beat the hair, but in 1525 the once powerful Teutonic Knights were forced to recognize Poland's status as the "leading big brother...... It's a bunker......

In addition, on the southern front, during the reign of Zygmunt I, he also withstood the pressure of Ottoman Turkey and maintained the security of the southern border.

So, Zygmunt I was a very capable monarch. If it weren't for the fact that Poland and Lithuania were both non-centralized states with relatively strong vassal aristocracy, Poland might have dominated Europe long ago. At least, it's not a problem to kill Maozi.

In addition to the overly strong local forces at home, Poland's geographical location is also really pitiful, compared with that of Germany later. To the east of Poland was the barbaric and fierce Maozi, and to the west was a group of fierce German princes. It may not be a problem to bully one of the German princes, but Germany has always had a habit of beating up in groups, which makes Germany a piece of fat that is difficult to swallow.

Needless to say, the south side is Ottoman Turkey, an absolutely super fierce opponent, it is the only one who has ever beaten others...... As for the north, Sweden is now free from the pirate Denmark, which is a good option for expansion. However, it is necessary to cross the sea. But whether it is Poland or Lithuania, it is a flock of landlubbers. Therefore, it is not easy to expand in this direction.

So, Poland, this place, the development potential is just like that. But in any case, Poland and Lithuania are both great powers, and together they are not weaker than Germany. Thus, the political influence of the Polish king and Grand Duke of Lithuania was no less than that of the Emperor of the HRE and the king of France. Even, because Zygmunt I and Vladislas II, Elector of Bohemia, were brothers, their influence on Germany was far greater than that of Emperor Maximilian I, who was hostile to the princes.

It is precisely because of this that Marin will be willing to marry him. And now is the perfect time to sell to Zygmunt I. Because, Zygmunt had just ascended the throne and had not yet been able to control the situation. This is when he needs support the most. Marin brought such a rich dowry and brought 10,000 troops over to help him stand on the platform, which was definitely to support him.

And if Zygmunt I can control the situation as soon as possible, it will also be very beneficial for Marin. The upside is that you can get political rewards as soon as possible.

Unlike his brother Alexander, Alexander preferred to live in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, although he was also King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania. For Poland, it is not very careful.

Zygmunt I, on the other hand, valued the Kingdom of Poland more, and even the coronation ceremony and wedding were held in Krakow, the capital of Poland.

Of course, this is also an opportunity for Poland to rise. With the political center of the Jagiellonian dynasty returning to Poland, the Kingdom of Poland was given the opportunity to rise. First, Zygmunt I defeated the Teutonic Knights in 1525 and forced the Teutonic Knights to become a vassal state of Poland and even the Duchy of Prussia. Then there was the "Lublin Union", a vast and fertile Ukraine, which was assigned to the Kingdom of Poland by the monarchs of the Jagiellonian dynasty from the Grand Duchy of Lithuania.

In addition, during the reign of Zygmunt I, Poland annexed the now semi-independent Duchy of Mazovia (later Warsaw Province). This series of actions made Poland stronger. The Grand Duchy of Lithuania, once on an equal footing with Poland, gradually declined and became a vassal of Poland.

That was historical Poland, though. On this plane, because of Marin's intervention, Poland and Lithuania reached an early reconciliation with the Teutonic Knights. After the reconciliation, the two sides no longer fought each other. The Teutons were inferior to Poland and Lithuania, so they naturally did not want to provoke their opponents to the death. And Poland and Lithuania, although stronger, but the knights of the Teutonic kingdom are also very strong. Perhaps in the field, the Teutonic state was no match for Poland. But if the skilled Teutonic knights defended the city, the Poles could not defeat them. Therefore, the best choice for both sides is peaceful coexistence.

Without the conflict with the Teutonic states, Poland's next choice was simple - either to help Lithuania fight Maozi, or to annex the Duchy of Mazovia, or to exert some influence in the German regions (which was what Marin wanted......

With all kinds of thoughts, Marin took an army of 10,000 and carried 50 carts of dowry on the road......

There were no emergencies along the way, after all, the combat effectiveness of the Marin army had long been famous in Europe, and basically no one dared to make trouble without opening their eyes. In addition, if you dare to "rob the road", then it is not only Marin who will be offended, but also the very powerful Kingdom of Poland and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania - you dare to attack the ranks of the queens of the two countries, isn't it a clear declaration of war on the two countries?

Therefore, Marin's family send-off procession was very calm all the way and did not encounter any obstacles.

Arriving near Krakow, Marin ordered his soldiers to take off their vests and reveal the silver plates inside......

Of course, because Marin wanted to give the Kingdom of Poland the idea of his "hussars". Therefore, the "plate pants" that were originally made of white iron for the Black Mountain knights were also abandoned, and only the cuirass and helmet remained. In this way, without the "plate pants", these black-shirted knights do not need the help of their entourage to help them get on their horses when they get on and off their horses. Just like when Marin first went out, half a set of plate armor, with him in his body, did not need to be served by an attendant. However, at that time, it was forced by the conditions, not that Marin really didn't want to follow.

And the original 1,000 lancers naturally wore plate armor without pants, and the horses did not have horse armor. However, these 1,000 people are wearing real plate armor, and they are also authentic knights who are good at fighting on horseback. And the two thousand black-shirted knights wore fake white iron cut out of "plate armor". However, as long as you don't look closely, you can't see it.

Moreover, Marin hid the two thousand black-shirted knights wearing "plate armor" in the team. On the periphery, there are all real knights wearing real plate armor. The real plate armor they wore was also galvanized, and it was also shining silver.

When 3,000 knights dressed in half-suits of "plate armor" silently arrived outside the gates of Krakow in a neat procession, it caused a great shock among the Poles.

However, this also caused panic among the Poles - what if these people took the opportunity to seize Krakow?

Therefore, Marin simply dismounted the "three thousand knights" and stored their horses and spears outside the city, just like infantry, in a neat line into the city.

Watching the brightly clad "Three Thousand Knights" enter the city with a very uniform pace, the Poles could not help but marvel - the army of the queen's family was truly elite......

In particular, the plate armor on the three thousand "knights" is so dazzling, it is all silver...... The Poles were blinded......