Warlock Royal Family

Because of Katharina's relationship, the coronation ceremony held in Buda was too hasty, and many distinguished guests did not arrive in time.

In mid-January 1527, Ladislaus officially received the two Northern Electors in Bratislava and accepted their congratulations.

During the several hours of the formal banquet, Ladislaus was talking to the two electors, but neither side said anything.

Before the temptation and contact, the monarchs cannot talk nonsense.

They can only constantly recall the history of the family and the traditions of the Holy Roman Empire.

Finally, there was a gap, and the Elector of Brandenburg found an opportunity to have a few words with Justice Hohenzollern alone.

"There are rumors that your monarch is willing to accept even criminals and robbers?" Although he has formally met with Ladislaus, but has not yet discussed state affairs, the Elector of Brandenburg hopes to to collect information.

Although the Elector of Brandenburg has a high status in the Holy Roman Empire, he is still very respectful in front of Justice Hohenzollern.

The Elector of Brandenburg actually has a very distant blood relationship with Justice Hohenzollern, and his respect is entirely due to the strength of the United Kingdom behind Justice Hohenzollern. [

The Elector came to Prague to meet Ladislaus in person for strategic cooperation. He was very afraid of Poland's strength, so even if Ladislaus just made a gesture, he would actively participate.

However, he has no objection to other cooperation.

"Yes, there are many outlying islands along the Dalmatian coast. We will choose a few to build some early warning fortresses. You know that Barbary pirates are always a threat. His Majesty Ladislaus has suggested that the emperor grant an amnesty. All Criminals other than treason and murder can be sent to the island to serve, of course they will all become coolies for building fortresses, and it is up to them whether they can survive." Justice Hohenzollern was as polite as the elector, they Just when you need each other.

Ladislaus needs to reduce the threat of Barbary pirates to his greatly extended coastline, since it still cannot afford a navy for the time being.Then the early warning provided by these prisoners and a small number of troops is not the worst choice.

Of course, only exiles with relatively serious crimes will be sent to the island. Most of the people who commit crimes because of life force, Ladislaus will try their best to arrange to settle in the main points of Bohemia and Hungary.

In fact, there are not many people who have committed the most heinous crimes. If they are thrown on the island, it will not cause too much burden to the country.

"His Majesty the King is also willing to help noble families. The second son who has no land or title to inherit can also go to the front line in Hungary. As long as he can read and wear a pair of armor, there are many opportunities there." Hohenzollern continued. "Of course. No matter whether the nobles of the elector's family are married or not, as long as they can bring a certain amount of immigrants, they can still retain their noble status. Of course, I will try my best to fight for my people, but His Majesty Ladislaus is very concerned about the title The conferring of the baron is very cautious. Therefore, the baron can be retained is the limit, and the immigrants brought in must be scattered."

This statement aroused the interest of the elector. If he could throw some of his family members out, the pressure on him would be much less.

It's just that he didn't agree immediately. Of course, he hoped that his younger brother and cousins ​​would start their own land.

However, if only the younger brothers are given the title of baron or even just knights, it is not in line with the German tradition, and I am afraid that there will be a lot of resistance.

And the population is the source of wealth.Although an excessive population can also cause social problems and eventually lead to social instability, it is never a simple question how much is the right amount.

However, as long as the provinces of Ladislaus have more land that can be cultivated, and the local bureaucrats are cultural compatriots, then the population will spontaneously flow to his territory.

Moreover, the religious conflicts within the Holy Roman Empire will also make believers who believe in Cyric leave the area ruled by the Bann Church. This is also an important reason why Ladislaus is unwilling to break with the Roman Church.

What Ladislaus has to do is to reduce the resistance of the German princes to this trend. Of course, Ladislaus has little interest in immigrants from Poland and Ukraine.

"I came here this time and was entrusted by His Royal Highness Martin Luther. He hoped that I would contact Machiavelli to persuade His Majesty Ladislaus to practice religious tolerance. Of course I will not join him, but the Elector of Saxony will not." I will care about this." In fact, the Elector of Brandenburg also hoped that Ladislaus would support the Bann Church, but he did not want to offend Machiavelli's political opponent, Justice Hohenzollern. [

"Let him try." Justice Hohenzollern was not worried about that. "The Church of Cyric has obvious advantages in Hungary. His Majesty the King will not give up his relationship with the Church of Rome at this time. He even returned part of his property to the new Archbishop of Dark Sun Bohemia."

"Also, when meeting the king, can I mention our Hohenzollern's claim to Poramania?" This has always been a main goal of the Hohenzollern family.

"It's best not to. And even if you mention it, the king can't give a different attitude from the past. Besides, are you really not worried about Poland? A conflict with Poramania will reduce your strength against Poland." Hohen Judge Sauron replied cautiously.

“After all, the coastline of Poramania is our ancient dream.” Although knowing that the chances are small, and it will bring risks.But like all electors, this one still has to give it a try, not necessarily now.

"Oh, by the way, I also brought the portrait of my sister," said the elector while taking out a painting.

"No, I've been alone with you for too long. The question of competing for the queen has nothing to do with the lady's appearance, so I won't read it."

Both parties spoke very quickly throughout the conversation, and they finished exchanging views in less than 10 minutes.

Hours of conversation can be bullshit, but short words have real value.

Of course, formal banquets are not worthless. There are many conflicts and contradictions among the princes of the Holy Roman Empire. To maintain a minimum of stability, there must be such formal exchanges.

Even big princes like Brandenburg and Saxony cannot compete with second-rate powers like Poland and Denmark in terms of absolute strength, let alone those dukes and archbishops with a population of only tens of thousands to 10,000+.

The reason why other great powers have been unable to go deep into the core area of ​​​​the divided empire for so many years is because once foreign countries want to use force to occupy the traditional territory of the Holy Roman Empire, then the major princes can fight against foreign enemies together.

The most real threat today is Poland.

After the Elector of Brandenburg and the Chancellor separated, he saw the Elector of Saxony scolding the Poles, and swept the Hohenzollern family by the way.

"Your Majesty, the Teutonic Knights have been a branch of the Holy Roman Empire since ancient times, and the land they colonized is also the sacred and inalienable territory of the Germanic nation. The Poles actually supported the secular Knights of the Grand Master Hohenzollern and included the territory as Fengtu is really ambitious. In my opinion, we should not only deepen the defense alliance, but also take the initiative to attack them!"

There is no border between the Elector of Saxony and Poland, so you can call it whatever you want.

The Elector of Brandenburg can't do it. Not only does he have a long border with Poland, but he is also a relative of the former head of the Knights and now the Duke of Prussia.

But he didn't speak either. This kind of speech at a formal banquet pays attention to political correctness, and this kind of shouting with empty content is the most difficult to refute.

Anyway, Ladislaus was humming and practicing Tai Chi.

The efforts of the Electors of Saxony in the Peasants' War were largely thwarted by Ladislaus.

But the subsequent confrontation between the Habsburg family and the Holy See allowed him to re-coordinate the various branches of the Witting family. Coupled with the efforts of Martin Luther, he finally swallowed some religious princes who should have been returned to the Roman Church. Territory, expanding the strength of the Weiting family.

Now he is about to move again, but in fact he doesn't really want to go to war with Poland, but wants to do what Ladislaus likes, marrying a daughter of the Witin family to Ladislaus, and then get more More opportunities to expand your strength.

Although Ladislaus defeated him very deeply in the last election for the throne, since Ladislaus was a hero who could defeat the Ottoman Empire and kill [-] pagans, it would not be so bad to lose to him. It's hard to accept.

If you can marry the Habsburg family, it will be of great benefit to the Vitin family. (to be continued...)