Seeing that Marin and Frederick III had a big fight over whether the army could enter the city, Archbishop of Mainz Jacob coughed and signaled that he was Wolms' real master. What others decided was not useful...
Marin also reacted and quickly returned to Archbishop of Mainz, Jacob, and requested that all troops enter Wolms. However, Archbishop Jacob was not very happy. You should know that if this ten thousand troops surrounded the negotiation venue, then we should still talk about it? Under the pressure of other people's swords, there is no need to discuss this negotiation.
Seeing Archbishop Jacob's face with a gloomy face, Marin probably guessed what the other party was thinking. Marin was also a little helpless about this, but if he did not lead his troops into the city, he was also worried that the guards of the princes would attack him.
So Marin expressed his concern in a low voice. There were so many guards of princes in Walms, with a total of thousands. If he really only brought 180 guards into the city, it would be easy to be united and destroyed. Even if he was not done, he would be snatched away by the King of Denmark Hans and the Elector of Brandenburg, Jockim I, was very likely.
Archbishop Mainz certainly knew that Marin was right, but the problem was that he also wanted to suppress Marin in this negotiation. However, because Marin had the support of the pope, Archbishop Mainz was in a dilemma.
Seeing this, Marin could guess the conflicting thoughts in Archbishop Mainz. Therefore, Marin decided to make some useful information...
So he grabbed Archbishop Mainz's hand and whispered:
"Mr. Jacob, please speak with me..."
Archbishop Mainz was not sure, so he thought Marin wanted to bribe him, so he followed him to the side. But then, what Marin said made him more moved than bribes...
"Mr. Jacob, if you agree to my troops entering the city, I can ask His Majesty the Pope to promote a junior of the Libenstein family to the assistant bishop, or even to promote a bishop within a few years..."
This was not caused by Jacob, who could not help Libenstein, why? Because Libenstein was a very small dominant, probably the size of a town, a very small existence in the Earls's corps and a very poor existence. Therefore, Jacob was also very unconfident in the church and received very little support. In addition to his own knowledge, he did not have a decent competitor, which is also an important reason.
Therefore, he, a bishop from the small lord family, lacks confidence. Even if he wants to promote his children and nephews, he has no money to help him manage. After all, if he wants to become an assistant bishop or even a bishop, he needs to vote for the monks with voting rights. Even as an archbishop, he needs to spend money to manage his subordinates. Otherwise, if someone doesn't vote for you, you will have no way to do it.
Archbishop Jacob had just taken office as Archbishop of Mainz and had not established his authority and had no money. Therefore, if you want to promote your nephews, you have to wait. But Marin remembered that this Archbishop of Mainz seemed to be very short-lived, and only lasted until 1508. In other words, the Archbishop of Mainz, who was from the poor Earl of Libenstein in the south, probably had not had time to help his family... No wonder the Libenstein family was not very famous later. It was purely because the Archbishop of Mainz was too short to have time to help his family...
No matter what, it will take several years for an archbishop to suppress the bishops who are surrounded by mountains in China after taking office. Only by mastering the bishop's country can you think of other things, such as helping the family and promoting the younger generation.
But now, Marin put an extremely generous condition before him - to promote the younger generation, right? It's not convenient for you, the Pope is convenient for you...
Who is the Pope? People can directly mention the cardinal, that is, the cardinal...
You should know that although Archbishop Mainz is an electoral, he is just an Archbishop in the church. The Cardinal Bishop of Rome is more advanced than him.
Specifically, Archbishop Mainz is only equivalent to the "high-ranking officials" level in the church, while Cardinals are at the presbyterian level. Cardinals have the power to elect the pope, while Archbishops in the church province do not.
Of course, if it comes to benefits, the archbishops in the bishop country are more economical. But when it comes to religious power, it will be the opposite.
But as the leader of religion, people want to promote a young priest, which is as simple as drinking water. Perhaps, if the Pope wants to promote a cardinal (cardinal) and needs to say hello to the Roman cardinals. But if they promote an assistant bishop and local bishop, they don’t need to pass through the Roman Cardinals at all, they can decide on their own. Even the cardinals of the Roman Cardinals can also privately promote some assistant bishops. This is also an important source of income for the Roman Cardinals - others bribe them, and they use their religious power to promote local priests...
This is because, although those cardinals were in Rome, they were often responsible for "recruiting" some local ecclesiastical provinces (this ecclesiastical province is pure ecclesiastical provinces, not independent religious vassal states). These cardinals have the right to appoint those ecclesiastical provinces responsible for pairing. Therefore, most of the cardinals are in poverty, and they are enough...
The Cardinals can easily promote a young priest, let alone the supreme pope? The Pope promoted Jacob's junior to assistant bishop, just as easy as drinking water.
But the problem is that Archbishop Jacob doesn't believe it...
"Mr. Marin, do you really have a way to let His Majesty the Pope help you do this?" Obviously, Archbishop Jacob was not unhooked, but he did not believe that Marin could make the Pope.
This chapter is not over, please click on the next page to continue reading! Marlin said, what's the matter? It's not that your juniors are the chief clerks. I've already helped the two bishops to promote younger generations. Is there one more you...
So he explained:
"Mr. Jacob, I have a very good relationship with His Majesty the Pope, you know. Even when His Majesty the Pope returned to Rome, my subordinates were escorted. In addition, when I defeated Florence, the Holy See, and the Holy See also sent me the Bishop of Munster and the Bishop of Osnabrück. Can this be done on others?"
Archbishop Jacob of Mainz nodded, but he still worried:
"I know you have helped His Majesty the Pope a lot, but the Pope has already rewarded you with two bishops. Logically speaking, you should have paid off your favor. Will he continue to help you now?"
Archbishop Jacob was not wrong. If Pope Julius II was not Marin's father-in-law, but an outsider, he would be rewarded with two bishops. However, Marin was Julius II's son-in-law...
Of course, Marin would not tell the truth, but said patiently:
"The Pope will continue to help me. Before I came, I had already sent a letter to the Pope. I believe that in a short time, he will send a cardinal to watch the negotiations. At the same time, he will support me..."
"No?" Archbishop of Mainz was shocked. What a f*ck, the Pope is so nice to Marin. If he hadn't known for sure that Marin's father was a knight in the country of Markbour, he would have suspected Marin was the illegitimate son of Julius II...
"That's right. Please wait for a few days, and the Holy See will send people here. The purpose is naturally to show your attitude to the princes of the church..."
Speaking of this, Archbishop of Mainz Jacob already doubted whether Marin was bragging. However, he did not dare to gamble. Moreover, he really wanted to promote his juniors. Because the country of Libensteinbo was too young to support too many descendants. Therefore, it is a very good choice to make some sons who have no inheritance become priests. Moreover, if a member of a family who becomes a bishop of a bishop, he can also help the family.
After thinking about it for a while, Archbishop of Mainz Jacob made a decision to ride on the fence:
"Mr. Marin, since you said Rome would send people, let's do it. In the past few days, you and your army will be temporarily stationed outside the city. As for the tents and supplies stationed, I can provide some of them. If Rome really sent people, then I will put them all into the city and the negotiations will officially begin after you enter the city..."
Marin grinned—Okay, this man obviously doesn't believe me, he has to see a rabbit before he can sing an eagle. However, this is the real manifestation of a politician - watching the wind fall into the stove, swaying left and right...
So Marin, his 10,000 army, and two heavyweight hostages, stationed outside Wolms' city together.
Archbishop Mainz forced to conquer a manor not far from the city to allow Marin and his friends to rest. After all, Marin's army could live in tents, including the three great nobles Marin, King Hans, and Chockim I, and they could not sleep in the wild, which would make him seem to be inadequate in the hospitality of Archbishop Mainz and lack of courtesy...
As for the people who find a manor, Archbishop Mainz doesn't care. Anyway, it's summer now, and the untouchables can't be frozen to death...
In addition, Archbishop Mainz also cleared a large area of ​​open space in Walms and prepared many tents. If it was as Marin said, His Majesty the Pope really sent representatives to watch the negotiations, then he would invite Marin, who was temporarily living outside the city, and his army to enter the city and place it in a place he prepared in advance.
Chapter completed!