King of German Mercenaries

Just as Columbus and Da Gama were playing the tail and the strong... At the same time, Marin's side also ended the activities of the Teutonic Knights.

Before leaving, Malin specially left a lot of gold coins for the Jules family. In addition, Marin also invited Prince Philip... oh no, it should be called Chief Philip. Marin asked him to send someone to the Golden Horde, which has not yet been destroyed, and hire a Mongolian doctor at the palace doctor level with high salary.

In any case, in this era, the medical skills of Mongolian doctors are much better than the murder doctors in Europe who bleed blood. If you invite a Mongolian doctor, you can also take care of Aunt Tana's illness. Moreover, Malin specifically instructed, if possible, to buy a batch of ginseng to make up for Aunt Tana.

This matter cannot be delayed, because the Golden Horde will be wiped out by the Russians in 1502. Once the Golden Horde, which represents the four major Mongolian orthodox Khanates, perishes, Europe will again lack doctors at the "magic doctor" level like Mongolian doctors. As for the Crimean Khanate, it has been completely Arabized, and the Mongolian cultural heritage has been replaced by Arab culture. It can be said that once the Golden Horde is destroyed, the Mongolian doctors on the European side will basically disappear. At that time, Europeans can only accept bloodletting treatment...

After arranging his own affairs, before leaving, Philip also asked Marin to help him with one thing...

"Marin, can you help me with something when you go back?"

"Okay, say it!"

"It's like this, I found that we Westphalians are not in a good situation in the Teutonic Knights, that is... There are a few Westphalians in the Teutonic Knights..."

"That's true..." Marin nodded in agreement. Even with an alliance with the Rhinelanders, they had only 210 votes. In the next election, if you don't spend as much money as this time, you may lose to Saxony and the Franconian-Swabian opponents.

Prince Philip is not stupid and knows how to train his own people. So he decided to...

"Marin, after you go back, please go to the Principality of Clifford and ask my eldest brother a favor..."

"Oh, what are you busy with?" Marin was a little curious.

"That's... Aren't there many wandering knights like you before in the Principality of Clifford and Earl of Mark?"

"um, yes."

"I think, let my eldest brother and second brother organize those wandering knights who have been kicked out of their own territory to come to the Teutonic Knights and serve me together..."

Yo-ho-Prince Philip is smart...

Marin couldn't help but praise Prince Philip's decision. Indeed, in the country of the Teutonic Knights, there are only more than 90 Teutonic knights from the Westphalian region, and they are not as good as the Rhinelanders.

If Prince Philip recruits a group of wandering knights from the Principality of Clifford and the Counties of Mark, as well as his second brother, the Counties of Nevers, it can also strengthen his power.

Afterwards, Prince Philip told Marin that when these wandering knights came, let them go to staking (this is Marin's idea) and solve the problem of survival first. Then, trying to promote these knights from home to become official Teutonic knights.

These people are based in the Principality of Clifford, the Country of Mark and the Country of Nevers, and it is unlikely that they will serve others. Coming to the country of the Teutonic Knights, he can only serve Prince Philip.

In this way, Prince Philip will soon be able to pull up a loyal and no problem knight team, and can consolidate his authority...

If more of this group of people can be promoted to become Teutonic knights in the future, then even if a decision-making meeting such as the Teutonic Knights Conference is held, Prince Philip will not have to worry about the blocking of his opponents.

...

Marin deeply admired Prince Philip's idea, and felt that these children of the great nobles were not stupid, and they were very smart. Although Prince Philip was raised as a monk since he was a child, it does not mean that he is stupid. Moreover, Prince Philip is very good at learning with an open mind. For example, he does not know much about administration and economics.

Just ask Marin directly, administratively, he is going to reuse it for veterans like Le. As for military affairs and authority, Prince Philip is not stupid at all, he is very shrewd, and soon came up with a way to win over the wandering knight on his brother's territory.

The Principality of Clifford and the Earl of Mark were as large, and there were also many knights. Every year, a few or a dozen wandering knights are kicked out of their homes, looking for a chance to survive.

Many of these people may not be able to find a good opportunity. They either become very depressed or die unexpectedly. Really successful, at most only a small half.

Therefore, the solicitation of Prince Philip is indeed a good choice for these wandering knights who have just been kicked out of their homes.

Moreover, the horse staking suggested by Marin is also a good way to solve the livelihood of these people. As long as you give them land, and then find a way to lend them a loan to buy some sheep, these people's lives can go back to normal. With a certain economic base, this group of people can have money to support themselves, and can afford the expenses of war horses, weapons and armor, and then come to serve themselves.

(Note: The loan industry in the Teutonic Knights is very developed. Many rich Teutonic high-level executives are still big lenders. Even some people and groups have provided huge loans to the kings of England and France to support the two sides to fight Britain and France for a hundred years. In war, the annual interest is more than 10%. Therefore, it is not difficult to get a loan here, as long as there is a strong person to guarantee it.)

Prince Philip's increased control over the Teutonic Knights is obviously beneficial to Marin. Because, the stronger Prince Philip's control over the Teutonic state, the more his own interests can be guaranteed.

Moreover, the court Mongolian doctor that Marin invited for his aunt could not only serve his aunt, but also the whole family of Uncle Yule and Prince Philip. As long as Prince Philip lives long enough, his own interests can be more protected.

As for Prince Philip abandoning himself in the future? Don't worry about that. Because, Marin asked privately, Prince Philip is still a relatively trustworthy person.

Moreover, it is the end of the 15th century, and people are still relatively simple and will not easily break their promises. The point is, people still believe in God more, and oaths or promises made through God or the Bible are generally kept. Besides, Marin also signed a written contract with Prince Philip, and if he broke the contract, he would be despised and cast aside.

Only after the rise of Protestantism and people's beliefs began to weaken, Europeans began to have less and less integrity. Like the "Seven Years' War" in the 18th century, the integrity of the European powers was lost--

Prussia and France were supposed to be allies against Britain and Austria. But in the blink of an eye, Prussia ran to form an alliance with the British again, and the French also put aside their face and allied with their original enemy, the Austrians...

During this time period, in most cases, European countries will not betray their allies. Unless, the price paid by the enemy is too high - such as Swiss mercenaries, who betrayed France for 800,000 gold coins...

Marin believes that as long as he is strong and people have to be scruples, then Prince Philip will not betray himself easily. Because the price of betrayal is too high...

Moreover, Marin is now alone and lonely, and is very marginalized in the aristocratic circle. This time, helping Prince Philip to become the chief of the Teutonic Knights will not only gain allies like the Teutonic Knights, but also the friendship of the Duchy of Clifford, the Country of Mark, and the Country of Nevers.

After all, the Principality of Clifford and the Earl of Mark are relatively powerful vassal states. With such powerful allies as John II, they can bluff people, right?

Even if John II doesn't stab himself, if there are any noble gatherings in the future, he will have a chat partner, right? Otherwise, with Marin's current situation of being excluded, he might be able to participate in any noble gathering, and he can only stay in the corner silently drinking boring wine...

With these complicated thoughts in mind, Marin took his subordinates and set foot on the return journey. On the way, they have to turn a corner and go to the Principality of Clifford to inform John II and help Prince Philip deliver a message...

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