Warlock Royal Family

Chapter 160 IX

Ladislaus' annoyance may be considered a happy annoyance.

That is, he is a little worried about the smooth election of the emperor: "I have already made a condition for obtaining the position of religious elector in exchange for the cardinals of Austria and Spain to support him as the true pope. If the three major religious electors all Very obedient, it will be difficult for me to start. Although our Habsburg family has produced several generations of emperors, since my grandfather Laszlo V died and lost the position of Elector of Bohemia, I have no choice. There is also no right to vote for the throne, which is very disadvantageous."

Moreover, Ladislaus promised to recognize Ferdinand's unborn second son's inheritance rights to Austria, so he changed to Ferdinand's promise that all Spanish cardinals would vote according to Ladislaus' instructions.

If the bamboo basket fetches water in vain, Ladislaus will lose his money.

Hearing Ladislaus' worries, Prime Minister Sazastan and Frundsberg were really speechless. Although the competition for the election of the throne this time was not fierce, it was compared to the French election in 1519. It is the historical peak when both François I and England's Henry VIII are running for the election with all their strength.

In the past few days in Frankfurt, not only France and England, but also a few diplomats from all walks of life who have a little bit of delusions, jump up and down to communicate with each other day and night, trying to add trouble to the Habsburg family.

Correspondingly, Prime Minister Sarzastan and Frenzberg also ran around day after day, trying their best to intimidate and win them over.

Although the main reason for the great confidence this time is that the competitors' will to challenge is not strong, but it is also the result of their painstaking efforts.

But Ladislaus was actually worried that he had no excuse to take the religious elector's knife, so how not to make them depressed.

After all, Sarzastan is old enough, and he responded directly to Ladislaus' concerns: "Your Highness, although the Habsburg family really wants a position as an elector, the religious elector cannot It is hereditary. Moreover, His Majesty Ferdinand is in full bloom, and the next election is not known how many years later, so it is unnecessary to make any arrangements for a condition that the Medici Cardinal cannot guarantee to be fulfilled."

Having worked for the Habsburg family for so many years, the childless Prime Minister of Sarzastan has completely regarded the cause of the Habsburg family as his own. If Ladislaus interferes with the overall situation for personal gain, he is Absolutely not.

"Prime Minister Sarzastan, although I respect you very much, and I am moved by your loyalty, I still have to explain my doubts." Ladislaus first expressed his respect for the elder with a very humble attitude , let the subject change the subject, "The value of this throne cannot be overestimated now. The annual tax of only [-] thalers and the Imperial Star Chamber Court, which does not control any princes, are really a bit disappointing."

Prime Minister Sazastan was slightly taken aback. He showed a look of reminiscence, and answered after a while: "This is the second time I have answered this question. His Majesty Charles V asked me this question many years ago. After the Hohenstaufen family was destroyed by the Pope Elect, the princes of the Holy Roman Empire went their own way, and the emperor had no actual feudal power at all. Is it worth spending countless energy and huge sums of money just for the sake of a false title and a little tax? Bribe to get this throne."

When Prime Minister Sazastan said this, he took a sip of the water on the table next to him. Recently, he really felt aging. Even if he was talking, he would feel very tired if he said a few more words. Preparing spells every day has become an important task. Very hard work.

Moreover, some spell slots will actually fail. It should be that the details of the spells were misremembered when preparing. This is unheard of in Sazastan's 100 years of life. He was the one who made the first time he was educated as a mage at the age of ten. People are envious of geniuses who have a photographic memory.

However, although he expected that his time was running out, he still cheered up and tried his best to stand on the last post: "This kind of price seems hesitant, but in fact the throne must still be very valuable. The monarchs of France and England are both The desire for this position is evidence. The most important thing is that the emperor still has the legal right to dispose of the territories of the extinct family. Many small territories are under the trusteeship of the emperor after the extinct, and generally speaking, only the heirs are left. The emperor also chooses a large territory. Husband as lord."

Ladislaus responded: "But you also said that this kind of power is legal. Nowadays, extinct families are basically inherited by female offspring who trace their ancestors through the blood law. It takes a lot of effort to entrust only a small The territory, and the matter of choosing a husband for the heiress is also limited to a very small area. The slightly influential lords and the major princes have the opportunity to oppose the emperor's intervention. In my opinion, this country is neither holy nor controlling Rome. , not to mention the Empire. The real Empire is the Spanish-Austrian Commonwealth belonging to our House of Habsburgs."

Both Prime Minister Sarzastan and Frenzberg were shocked from ear to ear, and Ladislaus, who had recovered part of his memory, used the famous words of Voltaire the Frenchman, the old enemy of the Holy Roman Empire, to define the country.

"You are really talented, but I still can't agree with you. For example, this time you want to intervene in the succession of several religious electors. It will be very difficult without this throne, and other religious territories that do not have the right to vote The position of archbishop is actually controlled by the major feudal families, and the second sons and minor branches of many families need to be placed through this method, and the position of emperor can get the most religious positions." After taking a deep breath , Prime Minister Sazastan continued: "In fact, your family has held this position for too long, so long that if you lose this crown, your enemies, friends and subordinates will consider the great warlock royal family to lose part of their power. Arrived At that time, the enemy will attack in groups, and friends and subordinates will be shaken. Maybe some electors will openly and directly participate in the ongoing war with the French alliance. This is in the interests of you and His Majesty Ferdinand It's extremely detrimental."

Frundsberg added at this time: "Having the imperial throne, the Austrian army can pass through the Holy Roman Empire relatively easily.

The vassal states support the Netherlands, and it is also easier for the Netherlands army to support Austria. "

But Ladislaus still asked them to think about how to take the opportunity to attack an opponent in order to seize the new territory.

"Of course I'm not saying that the throne isn't worth fighting for. I'm just asking if we can take this opportunity to gain more benefits."

Seeing that what Ladislaus concealed under the questioning of the throne was his dissatisfaction with Ferdinand for not giving him any hereditary territory, Prime Minister Sarzastan suddenly knelt down to Ladislaus regardless of his advanced age, "Please do The great cause of the Habsburg empire is paramount."

Although he didn't want his new monarch to leave a negative impact, Frundsberg was also deeply touched by the old prime minister's derailment, and he also knelt down: "Please take the great cause of the Habsburg Empire as the most important thing, Your Highness." .”

Ladislaus failed to prevent Prime Minister Sazastan from kneeling in time, but he immediately helped him up, and said again and again: "Why is this, why is this, please, please, I will definitely take your suggestion Keep it in mind."

Ladislaus then personally sent the old Prime Minister back to the room, repeating his assurances along the way.

Ladislaus is by no means ignorant of the value of the throne. At the beginning, he just wanted the two of them to cooperate with him in carrying out a fishing law enforcement against a certain religious elector, so he said the meanest statement he knew. Who Know they don't buy it at all.

Although it seemed that he accepted Prime Minister Sazastan's suggestion with extreme humility in the end, His Royal Highness Cardinal Ladislas was even less motivated to go to Xuefeng to trouble the Winter Ghost. (To be continued.