Not to mention the Ming Dynasty and the European mainland, the storm was also surging during this period. Although the coalition of princes was a little slow, they finally gathered more than 60,000 troops to gather between the Duchy of Lorraine and the Badenberg. Then, without waiting for the Count Christopher I of Baden to beg for mercy, they rushed into the north of Badenberg.
However, because tens of thousands of troops had not yet arrived in time, and the difficulty of unified command, the army temporarily stopped in the northern part of the Badenberg Kingdom and did not advance. At the same time, it ignored the request for peace by Christopher I, Earl of Baden.
Unlike the last battle against Marin, the last time the Saxony Election State and Brandenburg Election State sent troops to two countries. Jochime I was still very young, so naturally he followed Frederick III. Therefore, the last time the command of the 50,000 army of the Bossa coalition was very convenient, and it was enough to just listen to Frederick III.
But this time it is different. This time there are more than 30 coalition forces of the princes, and only more than a dozen with strength. Therefore, this time, not only is the problem of supply serious, but the competition for command is also very fierce.
Logically speaking, Frederick III, as the leader of the princes, should have become the commander of the coalition. However, it was probably because of the failure of the battle of Lübeck that gave Frederick III a heavy psychological shadow. Therefore, this time, Frederick III, the most famous, said that he would not be the commander of the coalition. Then, other great nobles started a fight to become the commander of the coalition.
Of course, what they compete for is not interests, but fame. After all, this is a coalition of more than thirty vassal states. If they serve as the commander of the coalition, it means that this person is the leader of the princes.
This is just like the battle for hegemony in the Spring and Autumn Period. Whoever becomes the commander of the coalition forces is almost the "leading brother" among the princes. Although Frederick III, the Elector of Saxony, had a higher reputation, it is also very good to be a "leading second brother". In Germany, what you want is the kind of majesty that calls friends.
Then, the most qualified dukes present, including Jokiem I, the Elector of Brandenburg, began to compete in secret, competing to be the "Second Brother"...
In fact, in terms of status, Jokim I was one of the seven electoral emperors, and the Bohemia king did not come, and Paladin's electoral emperor only sent troops but did not come because of his old age... In this case, Jokim I had the chance to become the commander.
However, several dukes who were competing for the position of command with him believed that Jokim I had no command ability and had performed poorly in the Battle of Lübeck. Therefore, it is better to choose another talent.
So, several powerful dukes still compete...
In this way, more than 60,000 coalition forces of the princes strangely stopped in the north of Badenbe and engaged in internal fighting without attacking Badenbe.
However, this also gave the Badenberg and the Swabian Alliance, which belongs to the Badenberg, an illusion that the princes are here to scare people...
Therefore, whether it was the Badenbeth or the princes of the Swabian League, or even Maximilian I, did not feel that the coalition of princes was determined, but felt that they were just here to scare and blackmail Baden.
Then, Maximilian I, who originally planned to mobilize the Austrian army to support Switzerland, actually stopped the army's mobilization. Then, he sent people to regulate the border friction between the Principality of Lorraine and the Badenberg.
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"What? The emperor sent someone to mediate?" The princes were stunned - what's the situation? Aren't we here to attack the emperor?
But soon, Frederick III, the leader of the princes, lit up his eyes and said:
"Okay, I'll send someone to talk to the emperor's representative. However, I refuse to talk to the representative of Badenberg!"
"Why is this?" Jokim I asked in confusion.
"It's just a delay. If we send people to negotiate with the emperor's representatives, the Habsburgs will no longer be prepared in Switzerland." Frederick III said casually.
Since he was defeated by Marin, Frederick III no longer followed the rules of death, but became more strategic. Of course, he was also wise before. However, under the stimulation of Marin, he liked to use tricks even more.
In addition, under the planning of Frederick III, Duke Anthony of Lorraine was eventually elected as the military commander. Because Frederick III felt that the cause of this battle was a territorial dispute between Lorraine and Badenberg.
Therefore, it is nominally reasonable to have Duke Anthony as the commander-in-chief of the coalition. Although Duke Anthony is only 23 years old, this time he sent troops to use his banner, and it is perfect to let him serve as the commander-in-chief.
Even Frederick III personally told the messenger of Maximilian I that we are here to help, and the Duke of Anthony is the one who decides...
In this way, the messenger of the Habsburg family was indeed deceived. Because, under normal circumstances, if you have bad intentions, Frederick III should be the commander...
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Because of the constant internal disputes between the coalition forces, Marin was also very anxious when waiting in the local area - why didn't he try to squeeze it?
Marin hopes that after the coalition of princes takes action, he will start another battle. In this way, the coalition of princes trapped in Switzerland will have no time to take care of the Beihai Kingdom. And Marin can safely deal with his opponents.
But what disappointed Marin was that not only did the coalition of princes fail to take action, but several hostile countries around Beihai Kingdom did not make any noise. It was only heard that they had mobilized their troops in the country, but there was no sign of attacking Beihai Kingdom.
"Korle, please send someone to those countries to investigate and see why they don't do it."
So Kohler sent someone to investigate. In a few days, the spy rode back on a fast horse and reported:
"It's like this. Several countries around Beihai Country that have ill-hearted intentions do not dare to send troops rashly because they are afraid of our four local legions..."
Marlin suddenly realized...
Yes, although it was rumored that something happened to Marin, the four legions in Beihai were still there. It would be fine if the vassal coalition forces came together, and the surrounding vassal states with ulterior motives would have a total of 30,000 to 40,000 troops. Moreover, this also counted the recruited peasant militias.
Such strength is no match for the four local legions of Beihai Kingdom. What's more, Beihai Kingdom has two legions in England.
Faced with such a powerful Beihai Army, even if the surrounding countries have any ideas, they have to temporarily hold back, so as not to fail to beat people and be punished instead.
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After figuring it out, Malin decided to deliberately show weakness first, giving these countries the courage to attack Beihai Kingdom first. At that time, Malin will be able to "defend yourself."
However, while discussing several opponents, a piece of news shocked Marin-
"What? That old guy Conrad is not dead yet?"
Conrad is the protagonist of the Diocese of Munster, Conrad, who comes from the Ritterberg family. Originally, according to history, he should have died in 1508.
However, because of the emergence of Marin, the history of Germany was too large. As a result, Bishop Conrad, who was supposed to have died in 1508, was not dead in 1512, and was still alive and discussed with others to cheat Beihai Kingdom...
According to Kohler's information, this time several surrounding princes were trying to seize the secret of high grain yield in the Beihai Kingdom, including Bishop Conrad. Even the dead old man planned to take advantage of the opportunity of the princes attacking the Beihai Kingdom and seize a large piece of fiefdom for the Ritberg family in the South Münster area...
Chapter completed!