Chapter 174： Pope legion

After reaching an agreement with Caesar Pogia, Julius II sent troops to take over several other cities in the northeastern part of the papacy. However, after taking over those cities, a total of 2,500 people were scattered.

In this way, only 4,500 people and a 100-man Pope Guard were left in the city of Rome. According to the previous plan, the army of the Papal State was to send troops to attack the Republic of Florence, but the city of Rome must be guarded by at least 2,000 people. So, can't we just attack with only 2,500 people?

Therefore, Julius II and Schwartz negotiated that they planned to recruit a new group of soldiers. After training, they will take over the East Frisian troops stationed in several other cities in the Papal State. It even took over the task of East Frisian troops stationed in Rome. Then, Schwartz's powerful seven thousand East Frisian army was all sent to attack the Republic of Florence.

Originally, Julius II intended to directly recruit existing Italian mercenaries, but Schwartz strongly disagreed:

"Your Majesty the Pope, the young master once said that Italian mercenaries are the weakest army in Europe. In terms of individuals, Italian mercenaries are not much worse than German mercenaries. But when the number is large, the Italian mercenaries become a group of pigs. ... "

Julius II's face is a bit ugly. Anyway, he is also an Italian. Schwartz mocks Italian mercenaries in his face, is it appropriate ...

"Are you going to the German region to recruit soldiers? You know, Schwartz, this is Italy. If I use German mercenaries, I will be blamed." Julius II is right, since After the emergence of the Holy Roman Empire, the Germans and Italians fell in love with each other for hundreds of years. During this period, there have been many incidents of "marching into Rome". Emperor Shinra, who took the German army and marched into Rome, on the one hand invited or coerced the pope to help him be crowned emperor, on the other hand, he also showed off the Romans to the force.

Therefore, the Romans who had been bullied by the Germans many times were actually resentful to the Germans. If you occasionally invite German mercenaries to come to Rome, it doesn't matter. Or, there is nothing wrong with a certain number of Germans in the army. However, all the soldiers of the Papal State use Germans, and the Romans' faces are not good-looking. Therefore, Julius II means that the newly recruited soldiers are preferably Italians.

"Such ..." Schwartz thought about it and said:

"Or, we can pick a new army from Italian farmers ..."

"Italian farmer?" Julius II frowned, saying:

"Farmers also have combat power?" For Schwartz, Julius II was somewhat dissatisfied with choosing farmers instead of Italian mercenaries.

"Oh, Master Pope, do you know? I have these 7,000 soldiers, except for some officers, other people used to be farmers in the German area ..."

"What?" Julius II cried in surprise. The Eastern Frisian Lambertian army has strong fighting power, and Julius II always thought that they were all from the family of German soldiers.

"I was one of the first few servants who followed the young master. From the first time the young master recruited soldiers, he followed the young master. At that time, the young master proposed-when recruiting, there are four to four ...." "Four to No" is a recruiting requirement from Qi Jiguang in the Marin cottage, which is also an important guarantee for the strong fighting power of Qi Jiajun ...

"Which of the four is not necessary?" Julius II was also interested.

"About the four don't, first, don't want city people and smart people ..." There are many people in the city who are slippery and have a lot of knowledge, so they are not willing to be fond of fouling. The clever man is the same reason, not easy to flicker, will not be willing to be a fodder. As soldiers, those who are not willing to be cannon fodder are not good soldiers.

"Second, don't serve in the government and serve as soldiers ..." Those who have served in the government, that is, civil servants, are a hundred times more cunning than cunning in the city. Many of the soldiers who have been soldiers are old oil seeds. Such veteran oil seeds who survived are generally good at self-preservation and good at escape. If recruited, it is easy to bring in recruits. Therefore, even if they have strong fighting power, they can't do it.

"Third, don't be over 40 years old and don't look white ..." Men over the age of 40 are physically impaired, unsuitable for long-distance march, and explosive. And the white one ... obviously lacks outdoor sports, and the physical strength is not up to standard ...

"Fourth, don't be particularly bravery and don't be too big ..." Don't be too brave. This is easy to understand because you don't need a coward on the battlefield. But do n’t be too brave ... this is about discipline. This is particularly brave, often disobedient, easy to do disobedience, and the always strong army needs a group of obedient, not Disobedient and bold ...

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"As for the four essentials, first, the standard farmers, who work every day ..." Such people work hard every day, and their physical fitness is guaranteed.

"Second, you must have black and thick skin and strong skin ..." If you grow strong and resist beating, this is a good soldier ...

"Third, we must have people with divine eyes ..." The eyes are loose, either sick or drug use ... or, it is too much, physical weakness ...

"Fourth, it's a bit scared to meet the officials ..." It's fearful to discipline.

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Julius II was stunned for a long time after listening to the "Four Wants and Four Don'ts", but after all, he was a wise man and finally understood part of the meaning of "Four Wants and Four Don'ts". Coupled with Schwarz's commentary, he also admired his son-in-law who looked a little out of tune.

Of course, His Majesty the Pope did not know that his son-in-law did not tune himself. However, there are too many books that I have read. There is a precedent for Qi Qishuai to imitate, and Marlin who is not in the same tone can select and train elite soldiers ...

"So, what is your opinion?" Julius II asked. Julius II knew that although the army of East Frisian Lambert, Marin was the nominal leader, but the management and training of the army was actually captured by Schwartz. Therefore, Schwartz came to Italy this time to help, Julius II will never let this great opportunity pass. 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. It is easy to find mountain people in Italy. There will be some honest and honest mountain people in the Papal Kingdom."

"Okay ~ www.novelhall.com ~ I'll leave it to you. By then, I will let Marin's stink boy reward you." Marin must roll his eyes if he hears this-it must be rewarded. Your son-in-law, you are much older ...

"Oh, how 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, we must first control the officers.

"This ... The officer is recommended by the Pope, you can use the people of the Rovere family and the ally family. But remember, you must use the orders. Our army definitely does not welcome those who do not obey the rules. Even military officers who violate military regulations must be severely punished. "

"I understand this, I will go to the family and the family of allies and let them recommend suitable children as officers."

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

That's it. Later, following the "Pope Corps" that followed the "God of War" in Italy, it was so established under the negotiation of Julius II and Schwartz.

This "Pope Legion", modeled on the ancient Roman military system, has a total of 6,000 people. Schwartz and his officers carried out strict training in accordance with East Frisian Lambertian training methods. When the training of this legion is completed, the defense of the city of Rome and several other cities of the Papal State will be taken over by them. And Schwartz, with his 7,000 troops, will attack Florence and exchange the Bishop of Munster for Marin ...