The history of the Wittelsbach family is longer and more prominent than the newly rising Habsburg family, and together with the Habsburgs, it is listed as one of the seven electors of the empire, which means that the Wittelsbach family not only has the power to elect the Holy Roman Emperor, but also may have a family member become emperor at any time, and the Wittelsbach family is also very powerful in the church, and many family members hold important positions in the Holy See. &乐&文& {}. {l} {xs520}. Rudolf I, the current Emperor of Germany, also had to maintain good relations with the Wittelsbach family in order to seek their support and avoid threats to his throne from other families.

The Wittelsbach family and Rudolf I have long verbally agreed on marriage, intending to let Katerina marry the eldest son of the Wittelsbach family's generation, Otto III, Duke of Lower Bavaria, just because Otto III is still a little young, only sixteen years old, more than five years younger than Katarina, in order to avoid the two difficult to communicate after marriage and lead to a bad relationship, both parties tend to wait a few years, and wait for Otto III to mature before letting them get married.

Clementina is the fifth daughter of Rudolf I, fifteen years old this year, lively and lovely, kind-hearted, and grew up with Hartmann, who is only one year younger than her, and has an excellent relationship.

Seeing that Hartmann was quite nervous, Katerina was very curious, so she grabbed him and asked, "Hartman, where are you going?" What's wrong? ”

When Hartman saw the two elder sisters, he pretended to be calm and said: "Sister Katarina, it seems that my father wants me to lead the troops to the East, as for the specific things, I will only know when I go to my father's room." ”

Caterina was taken aback and said, "Let you lead the troops?" How can this be? You are only fourteen years old, and you have never led an army out of Germany, and besides, how can those battle-hardened soldiers listen to you? It's too early, no! ”

Hartman said strongly, "Why not? Fourteen is already the age when it is time to go to war, I am a prince, and the soldiers must listen to me, father is right. ”

Caterina immediately shook her head and said, "Hartman, I have to convince my father about this matter, his decision was too hasty to do this. ”

Clementina also said: "Yes, Hartman, you don't have enough experience yet, the heavy armor will make you breathless on the battlefield, and the spear is not something you can wield now." Hartman, listen to Caterina and put this on the off line. If you don't want to, we can help you do it. ”

Hartmann was about to refuse, but Caterina stopped him without saying a word, and the three siblings went straight to Rudolph I's room.

Rudolf I was waiting for Hartmann to arrive, but when he saw Caterina and Clementina accompany Hartmann into his room, he couldn't help but be stunned and said, "Caterina, Clementina, what are you doing here?" ”

Catalina bravely met Rudolf I's gaze and said, "Father, I heard that you are going to send Hartmann to lead the army, and I must express my opinion to you. ”

Rudolph I waved his hand and said, "If you want to express your opinion, you have to figure out the facts, and listen to me first." So he recounted the Pope's letter brought by Johann Mendecovino and his own analysis of the matter, and then said: "The opening of another trade route is of vital importance to both Germany and the Habsburgs, and if it succeeds, the collection of toll tax alone will bring great benefits every year, not to mention the rights and expensive goods that it brings." If you can get porcelain and silk because of this, it will be worth the price. This matter was of great importance, and the Pope wrote a personal letter, which I preferred to be done by my son, so that I could be justified in my control of the trade routes, and no one else could compete with me. ”

Albrecht nodded excitedly: "Yes, father, this does mean a lot to Germany. ”

It may be difficult for modern people to understand how expensive porcelain and silk are to Europeans. To give a simple example, in an ordinary aristocratic family, if there is a set of more than a dozen pieces of porcelain, it is enough to be used as a family heirloom, and it is only willing to take it out when the distinguished guest comes. And if an ordinary man has a beautiful piece of porcelain or a few silk clothes, no matter how ugly he looks, he can marry a beautiful wife. A set of more than a hundred pieces of porcelain for an army is not unusual at all. Therefore, Rudolf I preferred to let his son go on adventures and try to occupy a place on the trade routes that might be opened!

Rudolf I's reasons were impeccable, and Caterina and Clementina agreed with them, but Caterina still shook her head and said, "Father, even if this is the case, at Hartman's age, after arriving in the territory of the Mongols, will the Mongols discuss with him?" Maybe they will think that their father is humiliating them, which is counterproductive. ”

Rudolf I frowned, this was indeed his only concern, but even then he could not take the risk of letting Albrecht go to the Mongols.

Albrecht, however, did not think so, and stood before Rudolf I and said earnestly: "Father, please let me go." This is a major event for the Habsburgs, and this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity cannot be lost. ”

Rudolf I immediately waved his hand and said categorically: "No, anyone can go, but you must stay with me, I will soon be sixty years old, and you will inherit my fief and business at any time, which is even more important to the Habsburgs." ”

Caterina suddenly stepped forward and said firmly, "Father, if you allow me, I ask to go with Hartman!" ”

Rudolph I was stunned and blurted out: "How can this be? ”

Caterina said, "Why not? Mathilde's sister is married, and Albrecht cannot be far from his father, so I am your oldest child, and Hartmann and I should be enough to represent my father's sincerity. If you want to spy on the reality of the Mongols, it is more convenient for me to be a woman. As far as I know, it seems that the Mongols have not broken their promises, and with the invitation of the Mongol Great Khan, we do not have to worry about the Mongols hurting us. I think it's a double win, and I ask my father to think about it. ”

Albrecht retorted, "But Katarina, have you thought about it?" You should stay here and wait for the Wittelsbach family to marry, because if something happens on the way, the marriage between the Habsburgs and the Wittelsbach family will be ruined, and the Wittelsbachers will consider it disrespectful to them, and the consequences may be beyond our reach. "Mobile phone users, please browse and read, a better reading experience.

The history of the Wittelsbach family is longer and more prominent than the newly rising Habsburg family, and together with the Habsburgs, it is listed as one of the seven electors of the empire, which means that the Wittelsbach family not only has the power to elect the Holy Roman Emperor, but also may have a family member become emperor at any time, and the Wittelsbach family is also very powerful in the church, and many family members hold important positions in the Holy See. &乐&文& {}. {l} {xs520}. Rudolf I, the current Emperor of Germany, also had to maintain good relations with the Wittelsbach family in order to seek their support and avoid threats to his throne from other families.

The Wittelsbach family and Rudolf I have long verbally agreed on marriage, intending to let Katerina marry the eldest son of the Wittelsbach family's generation, Otto III, Duke of Lower Bavaria, just because Otto III is still a little young, only sixteen years old, more than five years younger than Katarina, in order to avoid the two difficult to communicate after marriage and lead to a bad relationship, both parties tend to wait a few years, and wait for Otto III to mature before letting them get married.

Clementina is the fifth daughter of Rudolf I, fifteen years old this year, lively and lovely, kind-hearted, and grew up with Hartmann, who is only one year younger than her, and has an excellent relationship.

Seeing that Hartmann was quite nervous, Katerina was very curious, so she grabbed him and asked, "Hartman, where are you going?" What's wrong? ”

When Hartman saw the two elder sisters, he pretended to be calm and said: "Sister Katarina, it seems that my father wants me to lead the troops to the East, as for the specific things, I will only know when I go to my father's room." ”

Caterina was taken aback and said, "Let you lead the troops?" How can this be? You are only fourteen years old, and you have never led an army out of Germany, and besides, how can those battle-hardened soldiers listen to you? It's too early, no! ”

Hartman said strongly, "Why not? Fourteen is already the age when it is time to go to war, I am a prince, and the soldiers must listen to me, father is right. ”

Caterina immediately shook her head and said, "Hartman, I have to convince my father about this matter, his decision was too hasty to do this. ”

Clementina also said: "Yes, Hartman, you don't have enough experience yet, the heavy armor will make you breathless on the battlefield, and the spear is not something you can wield now." Hartman, listen to Caterina and put this on the off line. If you don't want to, we can help you do it. ”

Hartmann was about to refuse, but Caterina stopped him without saying a word, and the three siblings went straight to Rudolph I's room.

Rudolf I was waiting for Hartmann to arrive, but when he saw Caterina and Clementina accompany Hartmann into his room, he couldn't help but be stunned and said, "Caterina, Clementina, what are you doing here?" ”

Catalina bravely met Rudolf I's gaze and said, "Father, I heard that you are going to send Hartmann to lead the army, and I must express my opinion to you. ”

Rudolph I waved his hand and said, "If you want to express your opinion, you have to figure out the facts, and listen to me first." So he recounted the Pope's letter brought by Johann Mendecovino and his own analysis of the matter, and then said: "The opening of another trade route is of vital importance to both Germany and the Habsburgs, and if it succeeds, the collection of toll tax alone will bring great benefits every year, not to mention the rights and expensive goods that it brings." If you can get porcelain and silk because of this, it will be worth the price. This matter was of great importance, and the Pope wrote a personal letter, which I preferred to be done by my son, so that I could be justified in my control of the trade routes, and no one else could compete with me. ”

Albrecht nodded excitedly: "Yes, father, this does mean a lot to Germany. ”

It may be difficult for modern people to understand how expensive porcelain and silk are to Europeans. To give a simple example, in an ordinary aristocratic family, if there is a set of more than a dozen pieces of porcelain, it is enough to be used as a family heirloom, and it is only willing to take it out when the distinguished guest comes. And if an ordinary man has a beautiful piece of porcelain or a few silk clothes, no matter how ugly he looks, he can marry a beautiful wife. A set of more than a hundred pieces of porcelain for an army is not unusual at all. Therefore, Rudolf I preferred to let his son go on adventures and try to occupy a place on the trade routes that might be opened!

Rudolf I's reasons were impeccable, and Caterina and Clementina agreed with them, but Caterina still shook her head and said, "Father, even if this is the case, at Hartman's age, after arriving in the territory of the Mongols, will the Mongols discuss with him?" Maybe they will think that their father is humiliating them, which is counterproductive. ”

Rudolf I frowned, this was indeed his only concern, but even then he could not take the risk of letting Albrecht go to the Mongols.

Albrecht, however, did not think so, and stood before Rudolf I and said earnestly: "Father, please let me go." This is a major event for the Habsburgs, and this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity cannot be lost. ”

Rudolf I immediately waved his hand and said categorically: "No, anyone can go, but you must stay with me, I will soon be sixty years old, and you will inherit my fief and business at any time, which is even more important to the Habsburgs." ”

Caterina suddenly stepped forward and said firmly, "Father, if you allow me, I ask to go with Hartman!" ”

Rudolph I was stunned and blurted out: "How can this be? ”

Caterina said, "Why not? Mathilde's sister is married, and Albrecht cannot be far from his father, so I am your oldest child, and Hartmann and I should be enough to represent my father's sincerity. If you want to spy on the reality of the Mongols, it is more convenient for me to be a woman. As far as I know, it seems that the Mongols have not broken their promises, and with the invitation of the Mongol Great Khan, we do not have to worry about the Mongols hurting us. I think it's a double win, and I ask my father to think about it. ”

Albrecht retorted, "But Katarina, have you thought about it?" You should stay here and wait for the Wittelsbach family to marry, because if something happens on the way, the marriage between the Habsburgs and the Wittelsbach family will be ruined, and the Wittelsbachers will consider it disrespectful to them, and the consequences may be beyond our reach. "Mobile phone users, please browse and read, a better reading experience.