Chapter 21: What is a Fighting Nation?
Do you have ringworm from your old nose? I can smell that I haven't bathed for months, and there is a fresh smell on my body, which seems to be relatively light compared to those old nobles who have been years old.
"Actually, I have a lot of details that I am interested in and want to ask you for advice, but I have never had the opportunity." The Pope's face finally had a little childishness at this moment, which was more in line with the temperament of his age.
"I'll answer truthfully, Nizen." I don't believe you can ask for four, five, or six.
"It seems that your subordinates were not hired mercenaries for money that day, but the level of combat bravery was even greater, and I am very interested in their origins."
"Those are the peasants of my domain, and I exempt their families from taxes and guarantee their rations in exchange for their loyalty."
"I see, it's really an interesting military system, I didn't expect that those peasants who can only wield hoes can also become good soldiers. I have seen in the German army before, there are temporary conscripted peasants, but their combat effectiveness and morale are extremely low, they are basically cannon fodder, and they are only a few people at most when they go to the battlefield. The Pope said with interest.
"In fact, in my opinion, the best soldiers are not those knights who have been trained how to kill people since childhood, although they are well-equipped and well-trained, but the training period required is too long, once the lost years of hard work will be wasted, and there is no way to replenish it in a short time."
"And those mercenaries who take money and sell their lives are even more untrustworthy, the only thing they care about is who gives more money, a group of people who can sell their lives for money, it is impossible to gain the absolute trust of the commander-in-chief, things on the battlefield are changing rapidly, the commander-in-chief of the three armies must not only consider the threat of the enemy, but also always guard against the rebellion of his own people, which is a very sad thing!"
When I was in college, I talked about this kind of thing too much in military theory classes, and I could completely bluff this group of medieval fools by casually putting on some posturals.
The Pope nodded and said: "Logic and theory are completely unassailable, in fact, I have always disapproved of the use of mercenaries in combat, and the reason why I was driven out of Italy was also because the rebel family bought off the guards of the city of Rome, those scoundrels who saw money, only knew crazy money." But I still don't believe how those emaciated peasants can be good warriors."
"Actually, it's very simple to turn a person into a killing machine, as long as you tell him that killing is the right thing to do, give him a corresponding reward for every enemy head you slash, and the more you slash an enemy's head, the more rewards you get, and that's it. Although the peasants seem to be dumbfounded, it is only because they have been tied to the land all their lives, and they only think about farming and eating every day, regardless of the so-called war. Because in their opinion, whoever wins the final victory has nothing to do with them. In the end, those who should pay taxes have to pay taxes, and they have to live like this......"
A history teacher once said that this set of Qin Shi Huang's military system of unifying the six countries could increase the country's military capability by at least a hundredfold in the shortest possible time, no matter how weak any country was implemented in ancient times, no matter how weak the foundation of the country was!
"So according to you, the ...... that caused the current phenomenon Is it actually a problem with the German system? ”
The Pope's eyes narrowed suddenly, and I suddenly realized that I had lost my words, and in front of the largest landowners of the Middle Ages, I attacked the feudal system and said such a condemning argument, and the beam became bigger.
"I didn't mean that, I mean...... As long as the peasants are properly rewarded and told that it is right to kill, then the weakest peasants can also kill the most powerful knights, because equipping and training a peasant is much cheaper than a knight, and the number of battles alone is absolutely superior. ”
The Pope leaned thoughtfully against the window of the car and thought for a long time before saying, "Now think about it, in your territory, the peasants seem to be different from other places, everyone is very energetic, how did you do this?" ”
Finished! 100,000 dead children, why! What should I do if I still dig into the ancestral grave without reluctance, is it telling the truth or is it a disguise?
In my mind, two villains are engaged in a fierce struggle, and the fight is bloody to the death, which is a miserable one.
"I'm asking you, Knight Randy!" The Pope politely knocked on the window.
Recruit it! It's good to admit guilt and fight for leniency.
I said, "Yes, I have exempted them from all servitude and excesses, and have paid me only three-fifths of the previous year's total income at the beginning of the year, and in money, and their enthusiasm has been aroused, because they have found that after a year of hard work, they can have food left to ensure that their families survive the winter, and if they are industrious, they can exchange their surplus output for some barley wine to satisfy their hunger, and the days are not so uniform." ”
"It's a blessing to be a farmer in your territory, because they don't have to work, but what can those born untouchables do besides work? You are losing your status as a noble knight in doing so, God has arranged for each person to be on earth, the peasants to provide for the nobility, and the nobility to be loyal to Christ Germany, which is the only way to ensure that the world will not continue to fall. ”
The Pope seemed to be a little puzzled, and I was completely speechless, the two sides were at least 1,000 years apart in their ideas, and there was no way to communicate in essence.
"The time outside of labor can be used to think about other things, such as how to love and repay their lords, how to drive out the homes of robbers and bandits who try to destroy the good life, this is called awakening consciousness, neon." I've already said that, and if you don't understand it, I don't want to talk nonsense with you idiot.
The Pope nodded as if he didn't understand, the big landlord was probably still struggling with the problem of what to do if the working machines that could breathe didn't work.
But it's better to keep him confused, at least not to talk to me about these topics that can make me irreversible at any time.
"Although the mind is somewhat radical, I have to admit that you are one of the few knights who have both wisdom and bravery, and perhaps only Yves Saint Laurent can compare with you."
I don't know who that Yves Saint Laurent is, it sounds like a very bullish character, like complimenting you on being handsome and saying that you look like Tom.
The Pope nodded approvingly at me: "With your wisdom, you are much better than those favored ministers in the court who can only eat sausages and hunt for beauty, I want to solemnly recommend you to Your Majesty, your talent is completely worthy of being the prime minister of the empire." ”
I was very stinky and annoying, how could people have such a good expression as you said, and at the same time, I excused myself incorrectly: "I am a knight who does not even have a title, how can I be compared with those noble imperial ministers." ”
"The German court needs fresh blood, His Majesty Otto has great ambitions, he has always wanted to restore Charlemagne's empire and glory, and a unique talent like you is exactly what he desires, although your status is a bit low."
Big brother, don't you take people to hold people up so high and then push them down, right? Is it my fault that I have a low status? If I had crossed a little more accurately, maybe even His Majesty the Emperor would have looked at the faces of you big men with caution? Can you still be kidnapped by a group of transnational armed thugs?
"The German court is a very different world, and I hope you will not disappoint me, my friend."
The Pope lowered the curtain on the window, leaving me alone still reminiscing about what he had just said.