In fact, if it was known that Marin had become the Grand Duke of the North Sea, not only the Danes would be unhappy, but also the English and Scots. Why? Because the territory of Canute the Great at that time included not only Denmark, Norway and southern Sweden, but also most of England and Scotland.

You, Marin, became the Grand Duke of the North Sea, do you want to learn from Canute and invade England and Scotland?

In this regard, Marin's answer in his heart is - yes, Lao Tzu wants to dominate the North Sea, that is, to annex England and Scotland!

Of course, this is the answer from the heart, and it is also the real answer of Marin. However, if the English and Scots came to ask, Marin would certainly not say this, but would say - hey, my territory happens to be on the North Sea, so it is called the Grand Duchy of the North Sea......

There is nothing wrong with this, because, after exchanging land with the Archbishopric of Bremen, the land along the North Sea coast of the German region does belong to Marin, and there is no problem with Marin's statement......

But when the German princes asked, Marin would deliberately hint to them that I was determined to be at sea, not on land......

It means that Lao Tzu is a man who wants to be the king of pirates, and as for the tearing on land, you can have fun......

And the German princes liked to hear the news. Because, even if Marin becomes the overlord of the sea, it has nothing to do with them. Moreover, such a strong man went to the sea, and everyone was relieved that they would not be involved in their land tearing. After all, that was a powerful man who had defeated 50,000 of the most elite Bossa coalition forces. He didn't come to play, so the little pot friends were so happy to tear up. Otherwise, such a strong man participated, and everyone played with hair? All of them are going to be hanged......

In order to completely reassure everyone, Marin also publicly promised - as long as you don't take the initiative to attack me, I will never take the initiative to attack you! Except, of course, betrayal of the Holy Roman Empire and the Holy See......

Marin deliberately said this in order to lay an ambush for the future wars of religion. You didn't beat me, but you betrayed the Holy See and joined Protestantism, so don't blame me, the "great knight of the cathar", for sending troops to "do justice"...... Then, by the way, take your territory......

In fact, after this war, Marin planned to bury his head in development for a few years. Then, continue to fight and wait to join the religious wars that have engulfed all of Germany. It seems that most of the princes of northern Germany later converted to Protestantism. Under the guise of preserving Catholicism, Marin will have land to grab at that time......

As for the statement of "betrayal of the Holy Roman Empire" in the promise, it is actually an ambush for the Duchy of Godes. The Duchy of Guedes colluded with France, and Marin knew about it. When he and the Duchy of Guedes fought for West Friesland, in order to occupy the moral high ground, they had to talk about the Duchy of Guedes "eating inside and outside and colluding with foreign countries (France)". In this way, he will become the righteous party, and the princes will not be able to accuse themselves of anything.

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Just thinking about the matter of West Frisland, the de jure master of West Frisland, George, Duke of Saxony, stood up......

George played soy sauce for a long time, although inwardly he was also against Marin. However, at this imperial meeting, he did not stand up and scold Marin, but played soy sauce throughout the whole process.

Why? For he also pointed to the sale of West Frisland to Marlin at a high price of millions of gold coins when things could not be recovered. Therefore, although he was not happy to see Marlin, George did not participate in the ranks of Marlin, so as not to hate Marin.

Seeing that Marlin's matter was over, George decided to throw his problem out and ask the princes to help him......

George came to the stage, bowed to everyone, and said pitifully:

"Ladies and gentlemen, please help me! West Friesland, under my rule, has been invaded by Charles II, Duke of Gedes, please help me to do justice! ”

The princes present all looked at each other - Nima, you can't beat people in a war with waste wood, and you have lost the Duchy of Gedes, what is our business? Do you want us to send troops to help you retake West Friesland? What about dreaming...... Unless, give enough benefits first......

The princes scolded Marin together because Marin was the emperor's person before, and his war ability was too strong. Everyone joined forces to contain Marin, also for themselves, to prevent Marin from expanding to their own heads.

And the between the Duchy of Saxony and the Duchy of Gedes, they don't want to care. Because, although the Duchy of Saxony and the Duchy of Guedes were relatively strong principalities, neither of them affected the ability of Germany as a whole. This "dog eats dog"

There are more broken things in Germany, how can they have the leisure to take care of everything?

Moreover, as a Duchy of Saxony with a strong reputation and strength, you can't beat the Duchy of Gedes, which was only restored in 1492, and everyone actually despises George......

Seeing everyone's disdainful gaze, George was a little anxious. He explained to the princes:

"Ladies and gentlemen, it's not that the army of my Duchy of Saxony is not strong. It's because Charles II, Duke of Guedes, colluded with the French! The French provided a large number of Swiss mercenaries for the Duchy of Guedes, and this was the only way to defeat our army! With the help of the French, the Duchy of Saxony is no match for the Duchy of Gedus! In order to prevent the Holy Roman Empire from foreign infiltration, please help me! ”

"Yes, we should help Duke George, for the Duchy of Geddes's collusion with foreign countries, it is tantamount to treason, we have reason to organize a coalition to crusade against it!" At this time, Emperor Maximilian I stepped forward and spoke for George. He was most disgusted by the collusion of the princes with France. After all, he had always regarded the mighty France as a fierce rival.

However, what Maximilian I did not expect, even if he raised it to the level of national righteousness, except for the nobles of the Habsburg family, the other princes responded very little......

Why? Because many German aristocrats believed that a strong France was an important obstacle to the expansion and unification of Germany by Emperor Maximilian I. The presence of France was an important guarantee to protect the princes from being annexed by the Habsburgs. Because, France would certainly have prevented the Habsburgs from agreeing to Germany.

Therefore, in terms of interests, the existence of France is beneficial to the princes. Of course, if France wants to invade Germany on a large scale, it is not impossible for everyone to unite against France......

Of course, this cannot be said publicly. Everyone knows that the presence of France makes Austria uncomfortable. However, it is not possible to openly support France. Otherwise, the emperor can have an excuse to put a big hat of "treason" on you. When the time comes, clean up your reason......

So, they weren't too interested in what George said about the collusion of the Duchy of Guedes with France. So, some of the princes asked George dryly for evidence and witnesses......

However, now George has no evidence in his hands, and the witness has also been killed by the Duchy of Godes. Therefore, he could not produce evidence and had no witnesses.

As a result, the princes took the opportunity to shirk George's request......

Speaking of which, George is also stupid. If he had not spoken of France, the princes might have been more sympathetic to him. However, when he had spoken, and he had expressed his hostility to France in a clear and low manner, the princes were not happy. You know, France was a potential ally of the princes against the Habsburgs. Although the alliance cannot be openly formed, the two sides have a tacit understanding......

Maximilian I was annoyed, so he proclaimed in a loud and low voice:

"If there is evidence that the Duchy of Guedes was in collusion with France, it is punishable as treason. Whoever has the ability to send an army to attack the Duchy of Godes will own the land he has conquered! Only the capital of the Duchy of Gedes and the surrounding areas are reserved! ”

The Duchy of Gedes was divided into two major parts - the capital city of Gelldon and the surrounding area, which occupied only a small part of the Duchy and was in later Germany; The other part is the area near the mouth of the Rhine in the Netherlands. This part is much larger than the land near the capital, accounting for most of it, and its total area is more than 3,000 square kilometers, and the land is fertile and the agriculture is developed, which is a rare good land.

Of course, considering that it has the support of the French behind it, it is not so easy to fight. Moreover, the army of the Habsburgs, currently trapped in Switzerland, could not be withdrawn.

Coincidentally, Charles II, Duke of Guedes, did not come to the meeting today. It is said that he was ill and could not come to Worms. Therefore, no one disputed the emperor's decision. The other princes had no reason to refute it......

Why? Do you want to say that the princes are not guilty of colluding with foreign countries? That would be bad luck for you......

Only Marin, who was standing silently on the side, flashed a light seriously - I will eat this piece of meat......