Just as Columbus and Vasco da Gama were playing the game of coercion... Marin also ended the activities of the Teutonic Knights.
Before leaving, Malinte left a lot of gold coins for the Yule family. In addition, Marin also invited Prince Philip... oh no, it should be called the head of Philip, and Marin asked him to send someone to the Golden Horde that has not yet been destroyed, and hire a Mongolian doctor at the court doctor level with a high salary.
In any case, in this era, the medical skills of Mongolian doctors are much better than the bloodletting murder doctors in Europe. Inviting a Mongolian doctor can also take good care of Aunt Tana's illness. Moreover, Malin specifically urged, if possible, buy a batch of ginseng to supplement Aunt Tana.
This matter cannot be delayed, because the Golden Horde will be wiped out by the Russian Maozi in 1502. Once the Golden Horde, which represents the four orthodox Mongolian Khanates, perishes, Europe will lack doctors of the "miracle doctor" level like Mongolian doctors. As for the Crimean Khanate, it has been completely Arabized, and Mongolian cultural heritage has been replaced by Arab culture. It can be said that once the Golden Horde is destroyed, the Mongolian doctors will basically disappear on the European side. At that time, Europeans can only accept bloodletting treatment...
After arranging his own affairs, before leaving, Philip also asked Marin to help him with one thing...
"Marin, can you do something for me when you go back?"
"Okay, tell me!"
"It's like this. I found that we Westphalians are not in a good situation in the Teutonic Knights. It's just... there are a little Westphalians in the Teutonic Knights..."
"That's true..." Marin nodded in agreement. Even with an alliance with the Rhinelanders, their votes were only 210. In the next election, if you don't spend a lot of money like this time, you may lose to your opponents in Saxony and the Franconian-Swabian alliance.
Prince Philip is not stupid, and he knows how to cultivate his own people. So, he decided to...
"Marin, after you go back, please go to the Principality of Cleaver and ask my elder brother for help..."
"Oh, what's the matter?" Marin was a little curious.
"That's... don't there be many wandering knights like you before in the Principality of Cliff and Earl Mark?"
"um, yes."
"I think, let my elder brother and second brother organize those wandering knights who have been kicked out of their homes in their own territory to come to the Teutonic Knights and serve me..."
Yo-Prince Philip is smart...
Marin couldn't help but praise Prince Philip's decision. Indeed, in the Teutonic Knights, there are only more than 90 Teutonic knights from the Westphalian region, which is not as good as the allies Rhinelanders.
If Prince Philip recruits a group of wandering knights from the Principality of Cliff and the Counties of Mark, as well as his second Counties of Nevers, it will also strengthen his power.
Later, Prince Philip told Marin that after these wandering knights came, let them go to staking land (this was Marin's idea), and first solve the problem of survival. Then, find a way to promote these knights from their hometown to become official Teutonic knights.
These people are based in the Principality of Cliff, the Counties of Mark and the Counties of Nevers, and it is unlikely that they will work for others. When you come to the Teutonic Knights, you can only play for Prince Philip.
In this way, Prince Philip will soon be able to pull up a team of knights who are loyal and have no problem, and can consolidate his authority...
If more of this group of people can be promoted to become Teutonic knights in the future, then even if a decision-making meeting such as the Teutonic Knights Conference is held, Prince Philip will not have to worry about blocking his opponents.
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Marin deeply admired Prince Philip's idea, and felt that these children of the great nobles were not stupid, and had a lot of brains. Although Prince Philip was raised as a monk since he was a child, it doesn't mean he is stupid. Moreover, Prince Philip is very good at learning with an open mind. For example, he didn't know much about administration and economics, so he asked Marin directly, and in administration, he planned to reuse it for a veteran like Le. As for military affairs and power, Prince Philip was not stupid at all, he was very shrewd, and soon came up with a way to win over wandering knights on his brother's territory.
The Principality of Cliff is as big as the Duke of Mark, and there are many knights. Every year, a few or a dozen wandering knights are driven out of their homes, looking for a chance to survive.
Many of these people may not be able to find a good opportunity, they either become very depressed, or die in an accident. Really successful, at most only a small half.
Therefore, Prince Philip's solicitation is indeed a good choice for these wandering knights who have just been kicked out of their homes.
Moreover, the staking suggested by Marin is also a good way to solve the livelihood of these people. As long as you give them land and find a way to give them loans to buy some sheep, these people's lives can be on the right track. With a certain economic foundation, this group of people can have money to support themselves, and can afford the expenses of war horses and weapons and armor, and then come to work for themselves.
(Note: The loan industry in the Teutonic Knights is very developed. Many wealthy Teutonic high-ranking officials are still big lenders. Even some people and groups have provided huge loans to the British and French kings to support the two sides to fight against Britain and France for a hundred years. During the war, the annual interest rate is above 10%. Therefore, it is not difficult to get a loan here, as long as there is a strong guarantee.)
The strengthening of Prince Philip's control over the Teutonic Knights is obviously good for Marin. Because, the stronger Prince Philip's control over the Teutonic country, the more his own interests can be protected.
Moreover, the court Mongolian doctor Marin invited for his aunt can not only serve his aunt, but also help Uncle Yule's family and Prince Philip. As long as Prince Philip lives long enough, his own interests can be more protected.
As for Prince Philip abandoning himself in the future? There is no need to worry about that. Because, Marin inquired in private, Prince Philip is still a relatively trustworthy person.
Moreover, it is the end of the 15th century, and people are relatively simple and will not easily break their promises. The point is that at this moment people still believe in God more, and they will generally abide by the oaths or promises made through the medium of God or the Bible. Besides, Marin also signed a written treaty with Prince Philip. If he breaks the contract, he will be despised and cast aside.
Only after the rise of Protestantism and people's beliefs began to weaken, Europeans began to become less and less moral. Like the "Seven Years' War" in the 18th century, the integrity of the European powers was lost—
Prussia and France would have been allies against Britain and Austria. But in the blink of an eye, Prussia ran to form an alliance with the British again, and the French also put aside their face and formed an alliance with the original enemy, the Austrians...
During this time period, in most cases, European countries will not betray their allies. Unless the price paid by the enemy is too high—for example, Swiss mercenaries betrayed France for 800,000 gold coins...
Marin believed that as long as he became stronger, people had to be scruples, then Prince Philip would not easily betray him. Because the price of betraying oneself is too high...
Moreover, Marin is now alone and alone, and is very excluded in the aristocratic circle. This time, helping Prince Philip become the head of the Teutonic Knights will not only gain allies like the Teutonic Knights, but also the friendship of the Principality of Cliff, the Counties of Mark, and the Counties of Nevers.
After all, the Principality of Cliff and the Earl of Mark are relatively powerful vassal states. With a strong ally like John II, they can also bluff people, right
Even if John II didn't do anything for him, if there were any aristocratic gatherings in the future, he would still have someone to chat with, wouldn't he? Otherwise, given Marin's current situation of being squeezed out, he might not be able to attend any noble party, so he could only stay in the corner and drink in silence...
With these complicated thoughts in mind, Marin took his men and set foot on the return journey. On the way, they will turn a corner and go to the Principality of Cliff to inform John II and deliver a message to Prince Philip...