The Rise of the European Emperor

The hammering sound of the Archbishop of Mainz hindered the time and space of the scene, but also extinguished everyone's dissatisfaction with the Danish King Hans. Taking this opportunity, Frederick III began to think quickly about countermeasures.

He knew that his response was a bit misguided before. So, Frederick III took the opportunity to drink a few sips of water. At the same time, his mind was spinning rapidly, thinking about countermeasures.

Although he did not understand the debate skills of later generations, Frederick III was experienced and knew that if he was still entangled on this issue, he would definitely lose. Because, it is clear that this problem is the major weakness of King Hans. Continuing to wrestle with the issue, he must not be able to argue with Marin. Therefore, he must change the subject in order to get rid of the immediate disadvantage.

After thinking for a while, Frederick III raised his head and looked at Marin:

"Count Marin, what do you think of imperial law?"

"Imperial law?" Marin was a little puzzled. Isn't it talking about the arrogance of King Hans of Denmark? Why did the topic jump to imperial law all of a sudden?

Soon, Marin reacted - no, this guy has to change the subject and avoid the topic that was unfavorable to him just now... special meow, it seems that he is also good at debating...

However, Marin had no choice. After all, Frederick III is the great prince, and his status is much more noble than him. Frederick III wanted to change the subject, and he had no right to object... So Marin had to say:

"Imperial laws are very good, I also abide by the law..."

"Pfft—" Elector Joachim I of Brandenburg, who was drinking water, sprayed at that time. Fortunately, the podium was some distance away from the auditorium below, so no one was sprayed.

"Ahahaha, Earl of Marin, you said that you obey the law... this... don't make fun of me, okay?" Joachim I laughed.

Marin's head is full of black lines:

"Where am I not abiding by the law? I respect His Majesty the Emperor,

Is there a problem with actively participating in meetings organized by the Empire? "

"You have occupied the Principality of Schleswig, which was originally someone else's principality, and you can still be considered law-abiding?" Frederick III looked at Marin with a strange expression on his face. Finally, he can pull a game back.

"I..." Marin was really stopped by the question.

However, Marin is not the master who gives in easily. In between, he lowered his head and thought for a while, then raised his head and asked Frederick III with a smile:

"Excuse me, Lord Frederick, which article of imperial law says 'I am not allowed to occupy Schleswig' by Marin?"

Frederick III was stunned for a moment - Nima, this article has never been written in the law... However, it's too shameless for you to say that...

"Does this need to be written? It is illegal to occupy other countries' territories!" The young and impulsive Joachim I jumped out again.

Marlin was instantly happy - Nima, your Hohenzollern family also likes to expand, and you are too embarrassed to jump out. Well, I have something to say. Marin still knew the history of the vassal state of Brandenburg. You must know that the Electoral State of Brandenburg is the foundation of later Germany, and there are many historical materials.

"Hehe, Lord Joachim, I heard that your great-grandfather, Lord Frederick I, was not the Elector of Brandenburg..."

"But my great-grandfather's position of elector was awarded by His Majesty Sigismund, Holy Roman Emperor, for his military exploits, and he came from a fair and honest way!" Joachim I said angrily.

"Don't be angry, Lord Joachim, I didn't say that Lord Frederick I's electoral position was illegal. I just wanted to say - His Majesty Frederick I also tried to seize the Duchy of Pomerania. Well, it also caused the anger of His Majesty Sigismund. Do you think that your great-grandfather, Lord Frederick I, broke the law?"

Joachim I stopped choking immediately, not knowing what to say. Marin spoke about his great-grandfather, and it was true, leaving Joachim I at a loss as to how to answer.

When Frederick III, the elector of Saxony, saw it, he immediately came out to help relieve the siege:

"Master Frederick I didn't succeed, so he didn't break the rules."

"That's also an attempted crime..."

"You..." Joachim I angrily wanted to duel with Marin, but was stopped by everyone.

"Count Marin, think about it. If the princes of Germany are like you, they will send troops to occupy other people's territory and snatch other people's titles, then it's not a mess? If you, Earl Marin, have taken a fancy to Do I have to send troops to take the title of Elector of Saxony by force?" The cunning Frederick III put forward a hypothesis that Malinla hated. Immediately, many princes looked at Marin in a wrong way—yes, if Marin took a fancy to my title and territory one day, would he send troops to snatch it...

The situation seemed to be very unfavorable for Marin. Many nobles were inspired by the words of Frederick III and were somewhat dissatisfied with Marin's behavior.

However, Marin was already prepared for this. So, he took out the unequal treaty documents signed by Denmark and Oldenburg on the ceding of the Yevre region to the Earl of Oldenburg, and showed it to everyone:

"I didn't use force against Denmark for no reason, and I, Marin, am not the kind of bloodthirsty and belligerent person. Really, Denmark is too bully. Please see - this is the year before the Earl of Oldenburg in Denmark. With the support, the document that forced me to cede the Yevre region to the Earl of Oldenburg. This is ironclad proof that I didn’t provocate first…”

"Then how do you prove that the Earl of Oldenburg was intimidating you with the help of Denmark?" Frederick III knew that this document made the Earl of Oldenburg completely useless. If you forcibly occupy other people's territory, you must be mentally prepared to be "counter-killed". However, Marin said that Denmark supports Oldenburg, although everyone knows it, but that requires evidence...

"Haha, Mr. Frederick, this document was not unilaterally signed by me and the Counties of Oldenburg. It has the signature of the Danish Foreign Minister Holsen on behalf of the Kingdom of Denmark. The evidence is overwhelming!"

At the beginning, when Marin confessed his counsel, he had expected it a long time ago and proposed to let Denmark sign. The Danes also doubted him, or, in other words, Denmark looked down on Marin at the time. So, Horsen boldly signed the unequal treaty, along with the signature of the County of Oldenburg...

But now, it has become the reason for Marin to fight back - if you can help the Oldenburg country to force me to cede territory, you must prepare for your own territory to be ceded...

This time, as wit as Frederick III can't say. Black and white words are more persuasive than any words. And this is also Marin's trump card...

Frederick III, seeing that the debate was meaningless, said feebly:

"Then let's vote..."

The Archbishop of Mainz, Berthold, knew that Marin had attracted many people, and he knew the result. So he agreed to start voting directly.

Then, in the eyes of everyone's astonishment, the number of people who voted for Marin to become the Duke of Schleswig and to incorporate the Duchy of Schleswig into the Holy Roman Empire was much more than Frederick III and Joachim I imagined. ...

What surprised the two electors in particular was that most of the three religious electors and a total of 120 other religious princes voted for Marin... Previously, Frederick III and Joachim I thought there were three The religious elector would certainly disagree. So, as smart as Frederick III, he was a little overwhelmed...

Then, in the disappointed eyes of Frederick III and Joachim I, Marin was recognized by the Imperial Parliament as Duke of Schleswig with 260 votes, exceeding the legally required 248 votes. In addition, the Duchy of Schleswig has joined the Imperial Princes House, and in the future, Marin will become the Imperial Prince with two votes...

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