Chapter 6: Hansa Messenger

When the Frisians started to gather the army to help, Frentzberg, who was commanding defense on the city's head, felt a little inexplicable. However, he did not dare to chase it out. Because he was afraid it was a trap.
Alas, the Frisians were cautious after retreating. Although the Frisians started loading and withdrawing at Oddshild, the defense was still tight, leaving people behind. At the same time, the six Frisian warships continued to control the Mars waterway in case the island army landed on the mainland through the port of Tholencher and pursued them.
At this time, dozens of small and large fishing boats in the fishing port of Oddshild have all been controlled by the Frisians, and will never be returned to Texel Island. The dozen or so ships hiding in the harbor of Tholencher can only survive by the cover of the shore defense turrets and dare not go out. As long as you go out, you will be attacked by six Frisian warships.
At this time, in the city of Groningen far to the east, a hanging basket was suddenly dropped on the wall. A man in a silk robe appeared to the Swiss mercenary barracks swaying and asked to meet the army. Supreme Chief ...
"Hansa League envoy? What is he doing here?" With doubt, Marin met with Hans League envoy Weizmann.
"Dear Baron Huffman, good night! I am the trade representative of the Hanseatic League capital Lubeck in Groningen, Weizmann. On behalf of the powerful Hanseatic business alliance, I extend my sincere greetings to you ..."
I won't ... it's powerful ... it's definitely coming for demonstration. However, although the Hanseatic Alliance has begun to decline, but the thin camel is larger than the horse, and Marin really dare not provoke the Hanseatic League easily.
"Welcome, Mr. Weizmann. Do you have any questions about me? Did you come to negotiate on behalf of Groningen?" Although I was a little bit embarrassed about the Hanseatic League, Marin still didn't show it, but it still seemed He looked so arrogant that he had eaten Groningen.
"Not so. According to the Union ’s war regulations, because the Groningen side took the initiative to attack your territory and take the lead in provoking war, the Hanseatic League will not send troops to help Friesland fight. However, Lubeck fears that your When the army enters Groningen, it will destroy the interests of other allied members in the city. You know, the Swiss you hired are the masters of the robbery. If they enter Groningen, other city's property in the city will inevitably be affected. robbery……"
"What does the envoy mean?"
"It doesn't matter if your army and the Friesian army are killed or killed, but you better not send troops into Groningen, especially mercenaries who lack discipline."
"How do I get to the final victory without going to Groningen?" Marin's anger was rising. Nima ’s, do n’t lay down the opponent ’s capital, I occupy a P site?
"That's your own business. You don't care about even the parliamentarians who killed Frisian. Because they took the lead in provoking war and are not covered by the league's legal protection. The interests of the alliance members are tantamount to declaring war on the powerful Hanseatic Alliance. We must know that the alliance has abundant financial resources and it is not difficult to hire thousands of soldiers ... "Weizmann said indifferently. Speaking of these words is tantamount to threats. Who called Marin just a baron with a small island ...
"Also, I remind you that if Groningen is forcibly destroyed and the interests of the Alliance will be damaged, even if the property of other cities is not moved, the Alliance will impose trade sanctions on you, Baron. Dale merchants dare to do business with you ... "
Marin was taken aback. The rising anger was like being poured into a bucket of ice water, which instantly cooled from head to toe ...
Regardless of war, at sea, Marin really didn't care much about the power of the Hanseatic League, which was like a scattered sand. But trade sanctions are different, which is terrible.
Today, Marin's biggest gain is to rely on the salt trade with the Wiggins Chamber of Commerce. If Marin and the Hanseatic Alliance face down and are subject to trade sanctions by the Hanseatic League, the Wiggins Chamber of Commerce, one of the Hanseatic League Chamber of Commerce, will also have to abide by the decision of the Alliance and sever trade relations with Marin. . This is really killing me ...
Moreover, unlike the French influence in Germany, the French influence in Germany is not small, but it is also limited. But the Hanseatic League penetrated almost all of the Empire. Once the Hanseatic League sanctions Marin, most of the Germans will respond positively, which is terrible.
收益 The profit of the salt trade of 200,000 gold coins per year, Marin didn't dare to give up and gave up ... So he decided to compromise ...
"Mr. Envoy, I fully respect the interests of the Hanseatic League. However, the Republic of Friesland caused a great loss before the war was provoked. You know, it costs me a few dollars to hire this Swiss mercenary. Ten thousand coins. So, I will not retreat. "
"What do you mean?" Weizmann's eyes narrowed, thinking that Marin wasn't going to give the Hanseatic face any more.
"I mean, I can give up attacking Groningen, but I will not withdraw. This is the biggest concession I have made. If merchants and teams from other Hanseatic cities enter and leave Groningen, I will not block it. Lan's ... "
Marin is also playing with his heart. As long as the army is besieging the city, the defenders dare to open the gates and let the convoys of other cities enter and exit?
However, I have to say that Marin said that it really gave the Hanseatic League a face and made great concessions.
Weizman thought about it, but had no idea. This time he was recommended by members of the Hanseatic League in the city and came to negotiate with Marin, fearing that the shops in the city would be robbed. As for the siege of the city by Marin, which led to the suspension of trade, everyone is not unacceptable. After all, this is not a descendant with a good circulation. In this era, postponed delivery of goods is normal. Marin besieged the city for a while, when the delivery of the goods was postponed. Moreover, in the final decision, he also has no power and needs to ask Lubeck.
"For specific disposal advice, I need to ask Luebeck headquarters, Lord Baron!"
"Envoy, please!" Marin didn't care about the Hanseatic Alliance's response. As long as this time the main force of the Frisian army who is backing up is not afraid, the other party will not surrender. It doesn't take much time.
I waited until Weizmann sent someone to Lubeck for instructions. Lubeck made another ruling, and then sent the decision to Groningen ... Here, Marin had already resolved the Frisians.
"Right, Mr. Special Envoy, if we attack cities such as Leewarden ~ EbookFREE.me ~ the Alliance will not object?"
Weizman, who was about to turn away, took a moment to stumble, then said:
"In Friesland, except for Groningen, the security issues of other cities have nothing to do with the Alliance. Lord Baron, you are in the city of Leeuwarden, and the Alliance will not bother. We only care about the commercial cities that have joined the Alliance ..." Weizmann drifted away ...
"I'm relieved then ..." Marin was most worried that the Hanseatic League would prevent him from annexing Friesland, but the Hanseatic League only cared about Groningen. (In fact, the Friesland aristocratic republic dispatched the island of Texel completely under the instigation of France. It did not say hello to the Hanseatic Alliance or the consent of the four allies. Therefore, the Hanseatic Alliance He will not send troops to rescue Friesland, nor does he have this obligation.) Marin thought about it and decided to take other sites first, and finally surround Groningen, cut off the input of food, and worry about Groningen not surrendering ...
Thinking of the next ambush, Marin quickly exclaimed:
"Sauer, Sauer!"
"Yes!"
"Hurry up and ask Schwartz for 30 Hussars, divided into three groups, and investigate the movement of the Frisian army westward! In addition, you can observe where it is suitable to fight an ambush ..."
"Ambush ..." Sauer's eyes brightened, remembering the scene of ambushing the French army with Marin. That kind of battle, don't fight too hard ...
"Well, watch carefully, don't tell others, pay attention to confidentiality ..."
"Yes-Master, I'll go now!" After that, Sauer hurried to Schwartz's cavalry and asked someone ...