Chapter 2156 Agent recruitment method
Why did Marin receive Schbel, the down-and-out mercenary leader? What was the inspiration for him? It was very simple. He could not recruit people in the mountains in southern Germany, but other mercenary groups could do it!
For example, Schbelt has nothing to do with Marin. So, as long as he can afford to support him, he can theoretically recruit a lot of people! Of course, he cannot bring mercenaries across Germany to the North Sea, because the princes will stop him.
However, Schbelt's "strategic detour" route through Bohemia in the east gave Marin a great inspiration.
Yes, the German princes refused to pass, but other countries did not allow them. As for the qualifications for recruitment, the people sent by the Beihai Kingdom did not allow them. Do you have to allow local people who were born and raised to form a mercenary group by themselves, right?
This is similar to the "backdoor listing" of later capitalists. I am not qualified to go public, but I have money. Isn't buying a company that is qualified to go public, and will I achieve my goal?
Similarly, I am not qualified to recruit soldiers in the mountainous areas in southern Germany, and the outsiders sent were also guarded by the princes, for fear that they were sent by the Beihai Kingdom. So, I will directly and quietly develop a local person and ask him to form a mercenary group in his own name. What reason do you have to stop it?
You should know that the mountaineering people in the mountainous areas in southern Germany live in a difficult situation. The southern German countries have a large population. Therefore, if there are locals forming mercenaries to go out to make a living, can you still stop it? If that happens, it will not give people a way out! If people are angry and become bandits, it will be difficult to deal with...
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So, Marin quickly determined a new method of recruiting mercenaries - the agent recruitment method!
Specifically, the Beihai Kingdom sent spies to the mountainous areas in southern Germany. Instead of coming forward, they found an agent and formed a mercenary group in the name of the agent to recruit enough personnel.
Then, take it to Beihai in batches. The domestic roads are not easy to walk, so can't we take a detour? Of course, Schbel's route is not perfect. Because the Kingdom of Bohemia is also a German vassal state. Although the Beihai Kingdom and Jagelon royal family have a good relationship, Bohemia can allow three or five hundred people to pass through the border, but it will not allow thousands of people to pass through.
Why? Because Bohemia is also afraid that the North Sea Kingdom is too strong and has the strength to unify Germany. Therefore, this route can be as large as a small scale, but not too large.
However, there is a very good opportunity right now. It is the war between Lithuania and the Grand Duchy of Moscow, such as Shibel's "Strawss Mercenary Group", which was to easily reach Bohemia in the name of serving the Jagelon royal family and going to the Lithuanian battlefield. There were no princes to stop him along the way. Because this is the name of great righteousness!
What is the name of righteousness? Of course it is a war with the Orthodox people of heretics (different sects of the same religion)! Although Lithuania is not a thing, it is still in the Catholic camp and has conflicts with the Orthodox camp of the heretic sect of the Grand Principal of Moscow. In this era, there is no doubt that Western European countries must have stood on the side of Lithuania without any brains.
Therefore, when Schbel's "Strawss Mercenary Group" raised the banner of "apprenticeship" and went to Bohemia, no one dared to stop it. Otherwise, it would be the supporter of the heresy!
At present, Lithuania and Moscow have not yet decided the winner. Once the winner is decided, Lithuania will suffer a crushing defeat. Then, whoever is willing to go to the Lithuanian battlefield will be the warriors of the rapporteering religion. Whoever dares to stop it will be incomparable to the entire Catholic world!
What? It’s useless to recruit these people. Is it going to Eastern Europe to die? According to the general situation, this is true, but isn’t there Marin?
When this group of people were taken to Eastern Europe, Marin almost led the army to the front line. Even because of the early preparations, Marin must have arrived earlier.
As the Grand Duke of the North Sea Kingdom and the King of America, Marin, with such a status and great military achievements, would undoubtedly become the commander-in-chief of the "Cultural Protector" army. Then, it would be reasonable to gather and reorganize these novice mercenaries.
Of course, this battle was not actually used by these newly recruited German mountain people. Because Marin had already prepared elite troops and secret weapons.
What Marin had to do was to take the opportunity to incorporate these mercenaries into his own command. At this time, the German princes could not run to the Lithuanian border to interfere with Marin's behavior. The Lithuanian nobles did not harm their interests and were related to their affairs? Moreover, they had to rely on Marin to help them attack the Grand Duchy of Moscow. Therefore, they would not interfere with Marin's acquisition of these mercenaries.
Then, after the war was over, the mercenaries composed of the new German mountain people would follow the people of the looted Grand Duchy of Moscow to return to the Beihai Kingdom by boat. Who can stop it at the sea? Denmark has been crippled and has no power to stop it. The Hanseatic Alliance is an ally of the Beihai Kingdom and will not stop it.
Moreover, the two Hanseatic alliances, Lubeck and Hamburg, who control the Ore Strait, dare not stop them. Why? Because Hamburg City borders the Beihai Kingdom, and Lubeck is also close to the Beihai Kingdom. Even if the two can take advantage of the sea, their hometown can be easily compromised by the Beihai Kingdom.
So, at that time, these German mountain mercenaries who got Lithuania in the name of "apprenticeship" will easily arrive in the Beihai Kingdom.
Once these people are eaten by Marin, no prince dares to talk nonsense. Whoever dares to talk nonsense is to break up with Marin. I have "conquered" these mercenaries in the war of apology with my ability and let them "receive their heads and bow down". Who dares to talk?
When he returns from protecting the interests of Catholicism, Marin is a halo. Anyone who openly opposes him is politically incorrect. As long as he has a brain, he knows that he can only avoid the edge at this time. If he wants to take action, he can only take action secretly. Otherwise, the Holy See will not agree. If you are so capable, why don’t you jump out when you support Lithuanian church members?
If you want to stop Marin from recruiting soldiers, you can only be in the recruitment stage. Of course, when Marin cannot carry the banner of religion without war in normal times, he can also stop it.
This chapter is not over, please click on the next page to continue reading! But Marin chose to take action at this point in the conflict between the Catholic world and the Orthodox world, and others cannot publicly object. Unless you want to be extorted by the Pope...
Of course, it depends on the relationship with the Holy See. For example, Charles V, because he was too strong, the Pope was afraid that he would turn himself into a puppet. Therefore, at that time, the Holy See tacitly agreed to France colluding with Ottoman Türkiye and joining forces to deal with Charles V.
But Marin did not have such concerns. He was the son-in-law of the current pope. Moreover, the next pope also became sworn brothers with him. Therefore, the Holy See was naturally on his side.
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After a while of cordial conversation with Schbel, Marin confirmed that this was indeed his loyal fan. Then, he went straight to the topic:
"Shbel, are you willing to do something big for me? If done well, the hereditary fiefs knight will start. If done well, you can even become a baron!"
Like some bosses in later generations, Malin talks about feelings and corporate culture in a rogue way, but directly offers treatment. For workers who have no culture, what is feelings and corporate culture? Can they eat? Only literary and artistic young people who have no social experience will be fooled. For people who have experienced too many, what is feelings? What is corporate culture? Can they give houses for free? Can they give wives? When Marlin finds a job in the previous life, or gets promoted or raises, if the boss raises feelings or corporate culture, Malin will understand in his heart - this capitalist is going to be a rogue again...
Therefore, Marin, who knew the minds of the workers, did not go around with Schbelt and directly explained the purpose.
"Heritative Knight? Baron?" Schbel was very happy when he heard this, but after all, he worked as a mercenary commander for several years, and then he felt bitter...
Chapter completed!