Chapter 836： Arguing to win

As expected, the two barons and five knights on the east bank of the Rhine in the Principality of Cliff finally agreed to the acquisition of Marin.

However, in order to obtain their consent, Marin also blew a blood. For example, the acquisition of real estate such as castles that the seven nobles could not take away, Marin cost a huge price.

Originally, those castles and houses were all old buildings, so they should be handled according to the price of old houses. However, now Marin begged them. So, they proposed-let Marin buy at the price of the new building ...

But at this point, Marin would have to pay an extra 10,000 or 20,000 gold coins. But their reason is also very good-only to get the money to build these castles and houses, they can build similar buildings on the new enclosure. After all, as a baron and a knight, it is also necessary to get out. Buildings such as castles and knight mansions (mansions with simple defense functions) are also necessary.

If Marin buys their real estate at the depreciated amount at the market price, then they may not have enough funds to build their homes in the new land. After all, in this era, the nobles' finances were generally poor. Moreover, it is now reasonable for Marin to beg them to buy this land.

In addition, in order to quickly gain a foothold in the new territory, these seven nobles also took away part of the original manor. These militiamen used to be the thugs cultivated by these seven nobles. They were private soldiers who maintained the nobleman's militias. When they arrived in a new place, these nobles could not rest assured if they were not followed by thugs. For this, Marin also agreed.

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After smoothing out the Principality of Cliff, the next step was to contact Bishop Conrad of Münster. In addition, a letter to Pope Julius II was needed to coordinate with the transfer of several monasteries from the west of South Munster. There is also a need to bribe Bishop Conrad for this operation ...

But this matter is not in a hurry, because no matter when the agreement is reached, the delivery must be completed after the autumn harvest is over. After all, it is impossible for the food grown by others in the spring to be cheap for the latecomers.

Therefore, Marin is not in a hurry to settle the land now. At present, his most important thing is to go to Worms to attend the Imperial Conference with John II, Duke of Cliff.

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Of course, Marin was not in a hurry to go to the Imperial Parliament and vow to seek the understanding of the princes. His main purpose was to hope that the princes would support his annexation of the Recklinghausen area.

Although Marin and the Archdiocese of Cologne have reached an agreement, the lord Otto III who controls Gömen and Schaumburg in the Recklinghausen area is not willing to lose Recklinghausen, a place larger than his own territory.

Therefore, while Marin sought to exchange territory with the Principality of Berg and the Principality of Cliff, the buddy was also connecting the princes and wanted to reject Marlin's forced acquisition of the Recklinghausen area. His reasoning was to accept the redemption of Recklinghausen by the Archbishop of Cologne, but he did not agree to the acquisition of the Recklinghausen area by Marin, a third party. His point of view was supported by many princes. Therefore, at this meeting, Marin needs to fight a bit.

But Marin had been prepared long ago, and he decided that if the princes did not agree with him to buy Recklinghausen, then he would not swear not to send troops to help the Habsburgs. Only when the Imperial Parliament agreed to his annexation of Recklinghausen would he be willing to swear in public and fall on paper.

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After arriving at Worms, Marin went to visit Maximilian I at the meeting as usual. The emperor sighed with emotion. He also knew that this time Marin was forced. However, he really hoped that Marin could send troops to help him.

However, this is the national condition of Shenluo-the emperor is only a great prince, and cannot influence the will of other princes ...

Although the Habsburg family also attracted a group of princes such as the Swabian League to support him, it is a pity that his allies are too weak. Earlier, a small Swiss alliance, Zurich, had beaten the vassals of the Swabian League. Counting on these weak chicken allies is really not sure.

Marin's combat strength is very strong, but unfortunately, Marin is far from the North Sea, and too far away from Austria in the south. Moreover, because its fighting power is too strong, it has caused strong unease among the princes. To this end, Marin has been threatened several times by the princes.

Take this meeting as an example, the theme is that most German princes unite and threaten Marin to swear not to support his unification of Germany ... Paralyzed, this emperor has come to attend the conference. face?

However, Maximilian I had no choice. Although the Holy Roman Empire wore a magnificent coat of "Roman Empire" and also added the prefix of "Holy", but in fact, the Holy Roman Empire still retained the ancient Germanic chieftain conference system. The emperor can only be regarded as a large chief chosen by a group of chiefs, and has no real power at all. Therefore, even if you know that you are forcing Marin to send troops to help him unify Germany, you can only stare.

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On July 30, the annual meeting of the Imperial Conference officially began. It is still the opening speech of Archbishop of Mainz, Jacob, announcing the start of the regular meeting.

After talking about a few non-painful topics, the princes all turned their attention to Marin. Obviously, they all waited for Marin to swear ...

However, Marin did not do as they wished, and saw Marin standing up unhurriedly, took out the prepared manuscript, cleared his throat, and said:

"Before performing the steps you are looking forward to, please allow me to announce one thing ..."

"Please!" Archbishop Jacob of Mainz waved.

"I have reached an agreement with the Archdiocese of Cologne, and the Archdiocese of Cologne has promised to sell the secular governance of the Recklinghausen area in Schaumburg with me ..."

"I disagree! You are a strong buyer, and you have not taken into account our opinions at all!" At this time, Otto III, Earl of Schaumburg could not help standing up and interrupted Marin.

Marin chuckled and said:

"Count Otto, I remember that the sovereignty of Recklinghausen belongs to the Archdiocese of Cologne? Strictly speaking, you are just a tenant in the Recklinghausen area. To whom the landlord wants to sell the house, the tenant has the right to object ?"

Otto III suddenly had some confusion, but he was also prepared. After setting his mind, Otto III continued to say:

"The Recklinghausen area has belonged to the Schomburg State for more than 60 years, and the Archbishop of Cologne has not been redeemed within 60 years. The Recklinghausen should belong to our Schumburg State. You know, according to the rules of the **** industry, More than 60 days, it belongs to death, and the pawnshop has the right to permanently possess the mortgaged items. The Archbishop of Cologne has not redeemed Recklinghausen for 60 years. The Recklinghausen area should be regarded as a dead item and belongs to the Schomburg ......... "

This statement by Otto III is quite valid. In the ordinary **** industry, if the **** is live, if the **** fails to redeem it within a certain period of time. Then, the pawnshop has the right to possess the collateral permanently ...

Many princes expressed support for Otto III's view. But the main supporters of Otto III are mainly secular princes. As for those religious princes, they looked at Archbishop Hermann IV of Cologne, waiting for his statement.

Marin was also stunned by the words of Otto III, but he didn't expect the other party to find out the reason. But after thinking for a while, Marin gave a rebuttal:

"Count Otto, you are talking about the pawning rules of property. The Recklinghausen area is a territory, a sovereign territory, which cannot be easily changed. So, the rule you said does not apply.

"How do you know it doesn't apply?" Otto III, Earl of Schaumburg, said with a neck in his neck.

"Then how do you know it's applicable?" Marin counterattacked the same routine.

"In short, I would never agree to hand over Recklinghausen."

"This can't help you, you want to be a bad tenant who refuses to walk in someone else's house?"

"I'm not a bad tenant. According to the rules of the **** industry, Recklinghausen is already mine."

After Otto III finished his speech, many secular princes actually expressed their support. It seems that the other party is also a little emboldened.

After thinking about it, Marin suddenly laughed:

"Count Otto, you said the rules of the **** industry. May I ask, what is that? The law? I do n’t remember such a rule in the Imperial Law ..."

Indeed ~ www.novelhall.com ~ The legal system is still not perfect in this era. The rules that Otto III said were only unspoken rules in the industry, but they were never recognized by the law. Without clear legal regulations, Marin can make sure that it is illegal ...

Otto III, Earl of Schaumburg was dumbfounded:

"Does this require legislation? That is how the **** trade association stipulates ..."

Malin was unhappy now:

"The change of sovereignty of the territory belongs to the national affairs and is decided by us nobles. When can the people of the lowly **** industry associations help us decide? Only the laws promulgated by the empire are the only ones who act on our behalf Standard. Master Otto, please do not take the rules between the merchants to the Imperial Parliament. Because, we and them are people from two worlds! "

Marlin's remarks were correct and correct. Many princes of the Habsburg family, as well as some neutral princes, applauded Marin's speech.

Most of the princes present pride themselves on their identity. Although the economic situation may not be good, most of them think highly of themselves. For those rich businessmen, they are envious of their wealth and at the same time look down upon them. It seems that only in this way can the confidence of being a noble be recovered ... And this speech by Marin makes them sound very comfortable ...

At this time, Archbishop Hermann IV, who had been a visitor for a while, suddenly took out a piece of parchment and said:

"This was the treaty of the year, which was clearly written, and the Recklinghausen was temporarily mortgaged to the Schomburg State. Above, there seems to be no proof that the Archdiocese of Cologne sold the Recklinghausen State to Schomburg Evidence ... "

In the end, this dispute, because the Schaumburg side could not provide any legal basis, had to lose in this debate ...