King of German Mercenaries

After purchasing the island and getting the sheepskin certificate, Marin did not go back directly, but diverted to the Principality of Württemberg.

As for what to do? Marin lost his pension. In the defense of Texel, a total of 42 people on the island were wounded or killed. Among them, 14 people died on the spot and 20 people died of serious injuries. In addition, 5 people were disabled and could not continue to serve in the army.

This is also the reason why Marin did not have a complete medical care system. When the fighting happened, Marin was in his hometown and later went to Switzerland. Therefore, the wounded on the island did not receive modern care under the guidance of Marin. He could only simply follow Marin's previous treatment in Italy, heating hot water and wrapping the wound with boiled gauze. As for special boiled medical equipment and alcohol for disinfection, the island does not have it. This is because, in the last Italian war, Marin's troops had almost no casualties. Therefore, he also forgot to reform the military medical care system.

When Marin returned to Texel Island, he learned that there were 42 casualties on the island, but only 3 people recovered in the end. This annoyed him, but there was nothing he could do. This convenient thing has never happened before, so he doesn't pay attention to it. It wasn't until something happened that Marin remembered that the modern battlefield medical care method had not been implemented in his army.

After returning to Texel Island, Malin specially formed a medical team. In fact, these members of the medical team are composed of former herdsmen who are good at dealing with livestock injuries. In other words, the members of Marin's medical team are all veterinarians with two knives...

But under Marin's guidance, these two veterinarians with knives can barely handle some battlefield wounds. Not to mention saving everyone. At least, in the next battle, half of the wounded's lives can be saved. Unlike now, most of the wounded will die...

For the 5 disabled people, Marin arranged very easy tasks, such as burning fires and guarding doors, which were considered benefits. And 34 killed, Marin intends to compensate.

Originally, Marin planned to pay a ten-year salary compensation based on the standard of 3 pfennigs per day and 18.25 gold coins per year, which is 182.5 gold coins. This compensation standard is basically based on some compensation standards of later generations.

However, Kohler strongly objected, and appeared to be intimidated by Marin's plans. Because, in this day and age, civilians are cheap, and as long as mercenaries are not from aristocrats, there is no such thing as compensation. Even, many mercenary generals also hacked the property left by the mercenaries who died in battle, instead of handing them over to the families of the deceased. Marin's request for pensions, in Kohler's view, is simply a prodigal act. And the pension of 182 gold coins is simply a standard take-over...

Marin was choked, and he also forgot that this era was the Middle Ages when human life was like a must. However, when people died in battle under his command, and no compensation was given at all, he couldn't get through this in his heart, and he couldn't sleep at ease. After negotiating with several of his subordinates, Marin finally decided to give each deceased family a pension of 20 gold coins. In addition, Marin also plans to cremate the dead and send their ashes back to their hometown. The estate of the deceased is also handed over to his relatives.

Originally, whether it was Kohler, Schwartz or Frenzberg, they all expressed their opposition. Because Marin treats ordinary mercenaries too well. But Marin insisted, because this is what Marin used to buy the hearts of mercenaries.

If others don't give him, he will give him his ashes and his inheritance. This move may seem silly, but it is very able to impress the hearts of ordinary mercenaries.

Unlike ordinary soldiers, mercenaries serve as soldiers to earn money to support their families. However, the mercenary generals of that era were relatively immoral and did not take care of the families of the deceased. Therefore, many mercenaries are not very brave in fighting. It is not that they are timid and afraid of death, but that they are afraid that no one will take care of their family after their death, and they will not be able to get any compensation.

And Marin did so, although there was no guarantee of his family's future life. However, I can give my inheritance and 20 gold coins to my family,

It can also make the family feel much better. As a result, many mercenaries have the confidence to fight for Marin without risking their lives...

Sure enough, Marin's move moved all the bottom mercenaries. Many elders were moved to tears, and even expressed their willingness to die for Marin...

Marin went to Innsbruck with 34 boxes of ashes and many relics. After talking with the emperor about buying the island, Marin took his men and horses directly to Württemberg...

For the show, Marin went directly to Stuttgart, the largest city in Württemberg. At first, Marin recruited soldiers in Württemberg, but also in Stuttgart. Stuttgart is the largest city and capital of Württemberg, and it is also where Württemberg laborers and mercenaries find opportunities. This place has a large flow of people, which is very suitable for Marin to promote.

In order to achieve the purpose of publicity and show, Marin sent people to various places, and the families of 19 Württemberg soldiers who died in the army were taken to the trade square of Württemberg by carriage.

These mercenaries who died in battle were basically young men in their 20s who had not yet married. Therefore, the people who received them were basically middle-aged couples, the parents of the deceased.

In front of everyone, Marin personally took off his hat to pay tribute to and apologize to the families of the 19 fighters, and loudly praised their son for being a brave and unyielding Germanic warrior.

Then, under Marin's arrangement, two of his subordinates together, holding a small urn, walked slowly towards the corresponding family members with slow forward steps. Outside each urn, there is also a stalk wrapped in the Stars and Stripes in the old American movies, and a black cross flag is wrapped...

After delivering the urn, Marin asked Kohler to come forward and deliver the package containing personal relics to each pair of parents...

In fact, there are not many relics of these mercenaries who died in battle (mostly recruits, because of the lack of armor, accidental casualties). Because they didn't work as mercenaries for a few months, they were only paid 3 pfennig a day, and they didn't have much inheritance. However, Marin is here for a show. He wants to be seen by others, and there are many benefits for him to be a soldier. Therefore, each package is full of things, most of which are subsidized by him, which makes people eye-catching.

When Marin finally took out his "hero certificate" and a pension of 20 gold coins, the onlookers were in an uproar...

In Stuttgart, it is not surprising that mercenaries are recruited. Because the nearby mountain people often come to Stuttgart to find work, many of them become mercenaries.

However, when the mercenary died in battle, no family member ever received compensation. Even their relics will be swallowed by mercenary generals. As for the bones, God knows where they will be abandoned...

Marin's approach is simply taking the mercenaries too seriously. Many onlookers who wanted to be mercenaries suddenly felt that only in Marin could mercenaries live like individuals...because their lives were respected...

And the "heroic certificate" signed and issued by Marin made many passionate Germans feel excited. To die in battle is not terrible for people of this age. The scary thing is that he died in battle and remains unknown.

The documents issued by Marin, while not in compliance with imperial law, were only personal actions. But no matter what, Marin was once a young hero of the Empire, and a baron. His affirmation is also very convincing.

Fighting for Marin is famous and profitable. Many onlookers were moved...

When Marin finished his show, many people surrounded Marin's team and asked if the Hoffman mercenary group would accept any more...

There was a triumphant smile on the corner of Marin's mouth. He worked so hard to create such a big battle for a few dead soldiers, wasn't it just for these living people who wanted to be soldiers?

Not afraid of not knowing the goods, but afraid of comparing goods. Other mercenary groups have no claims of pensions, the bones of the dead are not sent home, and there is no heroic proof. All of what Marin has done has made those mercenaries who feel their own destinies feel respected, cared and valued. Coupled with the pension of 20 gold coins and a large bag of relics, people feel that it is very rich to follow Marin... Therefore, many young people who originally planned to defect to other mercenary generals suddenly felt that the Hoffman mercenary group , is the best choice for them to join the army...

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