Chapter 724： Pole eyes were blinded

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

This time marrying a sister, Marin was bleeding. Not only do you pay for the dowry worth more than 200,000 gold coins, but you also have to personally present to the platform of your brother-in-law.

However, this investment is not without gain. European history I have read shows that my brother-in-law Siegmont I was not a simple thing, but a very powerful monarch.

During the reign of the goods, many important things were done. For example, spending money to buy backwaters in the Crimean Khanate makes Poland avoid the situation of being attacked on both sides and facing the two major powers (the Grand Duchy of Moscow and the Crimean Khanate) at the same time. The unlucky Mao Zi, from the united Crimean Khanate beaten Poland and Lithuania, to the Polish-Lithuanian united Crimea beat on the ground beaten ... And, this beat was hundreds of years, until Mao Zi came out of Peter the Great, and then Mao Zi slowed down and turned into the counterattack ...

Moreover, the well-known Polish wing cavalry developed during the reign of Sigmund I. Relying on the powerful Polish wing cavalry, Poland not only began to beat the Maozi, but also beat the once powerful Teutonic Knights in 1525 to be forced to recognize the identity of Poland's "leader brother" ... it was a bunker ...

In addition, on the southern line, during the reign of Sigmund I, it also withstood the pressure of Ottoman Turkey and maintained the security of the southern border.

Therefore, Sigmund I was a powerful monarch. If both Poland and Lithuania were non-centralized countries with strong vassals and nobles, Poland might have dominated Europe for a long time. At least, exterminating Maozi is not a problem.

In addition to the overwhelming domestic power, Poland ’s geographical location is also genuinely pitted, compared with that of later Germany. To the east of Poland is the brutal and fierce Maozi, to the west is a group of tough German princes. If there is no problem in bullying one of the German princes, but Germany has always had the habit of group fighting, making Germany a fat that is difficult to swallow.

Needless to say south, Ottoman Turkey, the absolute super fierce opponent, has never been the only one to fight others ... As far as north, Sweden is now separated from the pirate Denmark, but it is a good choice for expansion. However, the sea needs to be crossed. But whether it is Poland or Lithuania, it is a group of dry ducks. Therefore, this direction is not easy to expand.

Therefore, in this part of Poland, 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. Therefore, the political influence of the Polish king and the Grand Duke of Lithuania is no less than that of Emperor Shinra and King of France. Moreover, because Siegmont I and Bohemian Elector Vladislas II are brothers, their influence on Germany may be far greater than that of Emperor Maximilian I, who was hostile to the princes.

It is for this reason that Marin is willing to marry him. Moreover, now is also the best time to sell to Sigmund I. Because, Siegmont had just ascended the throne, and had not been able to control the situation. At this time, he needs the most support. With such a rich dowry, Marin also brought 10,000 troops to help him on the platform, absolutely supporting him.

And if Siegmont I can control the situation as soon as possible, it is also very good for Marin. The advantage is that political returns can be obtained as soon as possible.

Sigmund I was different from his brother Alexander. Although Alexander was also the title of King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania, he preferred to live in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania. For Poland, it doesn't matter.

Siegmont I was the opposite. He valued the Kingdom of Poland even more. The coronation ceremony and wedding were held in Krakow, the capital of Poland.

Of course, this is also an opportunity for the rise of Poland. With the return of the political center of the Yagelon dynasty to Poland, the Kingdom of Poland also had an opportunity to rise. First, Sigmund I defeated the Teutonic Knights in 1525 and forced the Teutonic Knights to become a dependent state of Poland and even the Principality of Prussia. Then there was the "Lublin Union", a vast and fertile Ukraine, which was assigned to the Kingdom of Poland from the Grand Duchy of Lithuania by the monarch of the Agyron dynasty.

In addition, during the reign of Siegmont I, Poland also annexed the Principality of Mazovia (also later Warsaw Province), which is still semi-independent. This series of actions has made Poland stronger. The Grand Duchy of Lithuania, which once stood on par with Poland, gradually declined and became a vassal of Poland.

However, that is Poland in history. This time and space, due to the intervention of Marin, Poland and Lithuania reached an early settlement with the Teutonic Knights. After the reconciliation, Shuang convenient no longer met with each other. The Teutonic power is not as good as Poland and Lithuania, and will naturally not provoke opponents to death. In Poland and Lithuania, although the strength is stronger, the fighting power of the Teutonic knights is also very powerful. Perhaps in the field, the Teutonic State is no longer a Polish opponent. But if the martial arts Teutonic knights are defending the city, the Poles don't want to beat them. Therefore, the best choice for both parties is peaceful coexistence.

Without the conflict with the Teutonic Kingdom, Poland's next choice is simple-either help Lithuania play Mao, or annex the Principality of Mazovia, or exert influence in Germany (this is Marin's demand) ... …

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

There was no unexpected situation along the way. After all, the fighting power of the Marin army has long been known in Europe. In addition, if you dare to "rob the road", then not only Marlin, a **** of killing, but also the very powerful Kingdom of Poland and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania-did you dare to attack the ranks of the two kings, isn't you clearly declaring war on both countries?

Therefore, Marin's sending team was calm along the way, without any obstruction.

Arriving near Krakow, Marin ordered the soldiers to take off the covered vests, revealing the shiny silver plate ...

Of course, because Marin wanted to make the idea of ​​"wing cavalry" to the Kingdom of Poland. Therefore, the "plate armor pants" that were originally made by the Montenegrin knights were cut off, leaving only the breastplate and helmet. In this way, without the "plate armor pants", these black knights don't need to help their horses to get on and off. Just like when Marin first went out, half of the plate armor, no need to wait on the body. However, conditions were forced at that time, and it was not Marin who really did not follow.

The original 1,000 cavalrymen were naturally wearing plate armor without pants, and the horses had no armor. However, these 1,000 people are wearing real plate armor, and are also authentic knights who are good at fighting immediately ~ www.novelhall.com ~ and the two thousand black shirt knights are wearing "plate armor" cut out of fake iron plate . However, as long as you don't look closely, you won't see it.

Moreover, Marin hid the two thousand black knights wearing "plate armor" inside the team. Outside, all are real knights wearing real armor. The real plate armor they wore was also galvanized, and they were also shiny with silver.

When 3000 knights wearing half-sets of "plate armour" arrived in Krakow's gates in a neat line, they caused a huge shock to the Poles.

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

So, Marin simply let the "three thousand knights" dismount, and put the horses and lances outside the city, just like the sync soldiers, lined up neatly into the city.

Seeing the "three thousand knights" with their distinctive armor entering the city at a very consistent pace, the Poles couldn't help but admire-the army of the queen's family is so elite ...

In particular, the plate armor of these three thousand "knights" is so dazzling, they are all gleaming with silver ... the Polish eyes are blinded ...