Chapter 169: The great cause is the most important thing

Ladislaus's trouble may be regarded as a happy trouble.

That is why he is a little worried about the smooth election of the throne: "I have used the position of religious elector as a condition in exchange for the cardinals of Austria and Spain to support him as the real elected pope. If the three major religious electors are all

Very respectful, it is difficult for me to start. Although our Habsburg family has produced several generations of emperors, since the death of my grandfather Laszlo V, he lost his position as elector of Bohemia.

I no longer have the right to vote for the throne, which is very disadvantageous."

Moreover, Ladislaus guaranteed to recognize the inheritance rights of Ferdinand's unborn second son to Austria, and only then did he get Ferdinand's promise that all Spanish cardinals would vote according to Ladislaus's instructions.

If the bamboo basket failed, Ladislaus would have lost its capital.

After hearing Ladislaus's concerns, Prime Minister Sazastan and Frundsberg were really speechless. Although the competition for the throne election this time was not fierce, it was compared to the French election in 1519.

This was at the peak of history when both François I and Henry VIII of England were running for office.

In the past few days, in the city of Frankfurt, diplomats from all walks of life, not only from France and England, but also from a few delusional electors, were communicating with each other day and night, trying to cause trouble for the Habsburg family.

Correspondingly, Prime Minister Sazastan and Frundsberg also ran around for days and tried their best to intimidate and win over.

Although the main reason for this great success is that none of the competitors have a strong will to challenge, it is also the result of their hard work.

But Ladislaus was actually worried that he would have no excuse to attack the religious electors and how to prevent them from being depressed.

After all, Sazastan was old enough and dismissed Ladislaus's concerns directly: "Your Highness, although the Habsburg family really wants the position of elector, religious electors cannot

Hereditary. Moreover, His Majesty Ferdinand is in his prime, and the next election is unknown how many years from now. It is unnecessary to make any arrangements for a condition that Cardinal Medici cannot guarantee."

After serving the Habsburg family for so many years, the childless Prime Minister Sazastan has completely regarded the Habsburg family's career as his own. If Ladislaus hinders the overall situation for personal gain, he is

Absolutely not.

"Prime Minister Sazastan, although I respect you very much and I am touched by your loyalty, I still have to explain my doubts." Ladislaus first expressed his respect for the senator in a very humble manner.

, and then changed the subject, "The value of this throne cannot be overestimated now. The tax revenue of only 100,000 talers per year and the Imperial Star Chamber Court that cannot control any princes are really a bit disappointing."

Prime Minister Sazastan was stunned for a moment. He showed a look of reminiscence. After a while, he answered: "This is the second time I answer this question. His Majesty Charles V asked me this question many years ago. In

After the Hohenstaufen family was destroyed by the real elected pope, the princes of the Holy Roman Empire went their own way. The emperor had no actual feudal power at all. Is it worth spending countless energy and huge bribes just for a false title and a little tax?

Get this throne."

After Prime Minister Sazastan said this, he took a sip of water on the table next to him. Recently, he has really felt aging. Even if he talks, he will feel very tired after speaking a few words. Preparing spells every day has become a chore.

Very difficult job.

Moreover, some spells actually become ineffective. It should be that the details of the spells were misremembered during preparation. This has been unheard of in Sazastan's one hundred years of life. From the time he first received mage education at the age of ten, he was the one

A genius with a photographic memory that is enviable.

However, although he expected that his time was running out, he still worked up his energy and tried his best to stand on the last duty: "This price may seem hesitant, but in fact the throne is definitely still very valuable, and this is true for the monarchs of France and England.

The desire for this position is evidence. The most important thing is that the emperor still legally has the right to dispose of the Jue Si family's territory. Many small territories are trusted by the emperor after the Jue Si family. Generally speaking, only large territories with heiress left have the emperor to choose a husband.

As a lord."

Ladislaus responded: "But you also said that this kind of power is legal. Nowadays, extinct families basically trace their ancestors' female descendants through the blood law to inherit. After all their efforts, they can only entrust a small territory.

, and choosing a husband for an heiress is limited to

In a very small area, with slightly influential lords, the major princes had the opportunity to rally against the emperor's intervention. In my opinion, this country is neither holy nor does it control Rome, let alone an empire. The real empire belongs to us.

The Spanish-Austrian Commonwealth of the Busburg family.”

Prime Minister Sazastan and Frundsberg were both shocked from ear to ear. Ladislaus, who had recovered some of his memory, used a famous quote by the Frenchman Voltaire, the old enemy of the Holy Roman Empire, to define this country.

"You are truly extraordinary in literary talent, but I still cannot agree with your statement. For example, this time you want to intervene in the succession of several religious electors. Without this throne, it will be very difficult, and other religious territories that do not have the right to vote will be very difficult.

The position of archbishop is actually controlled by major feudal families. The second sons and concubines of many families need to be placed through this method. With the position of emperor, you can get the most religious positions." After taking a deep breath,

, Prime Minister Sazastan continued: "In fact, your family has held this position for so long that if you lose this crown, your enemies, friends and subordinates will think that the great warlock royal family has lost part of its power. Here it is.

At that time, enemies will attack in groups, and friends and subordinates will be shaken. Maybe some electors will openly join the French alliance and directly participate in the ongoing war. This will be in the interests of both you and His Majesty Ferdinand.

It’s extremely detrimental.”

Frunzberg added at this time: "With the throne, the Austrian army can travel through the Holy Roman Empire relatively easily.

As the various princely states support the Netherlands, it is also easier for the Dutch army to support Austria."

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

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

Seeing that Ladislaus's dissatisfaction with Ferdinand for not giving him any hereditary territory hidden under his doubts about the throne, Prime Minister Sazastan suddenly knelt down to Ladislaus regardless of his advanced age and said, "Please, please give him any hereditary territory."

The great cause of the Habsburg Empire is paramount."

Although he did not want his new monarch to leave a negative impact, Frundsberg was deeply touched by the old prime minister's deeds. He also knelt down and said: "Please put the great cause of the Habsburg Empire first.

.”

Ladislaus was not able to stop Prime Minister Sazastan from kneeling down in time, but he immediately helped him up and said repeatedly: "Why is this so important? Please get up, please get up, and I will definitely put forward your suggestions."

Keep it in mind."

Ladislaus then personally took the old Prime Minister back to his room, repeating his promise all the way.

Ladislaus was by no means unaware of the value of the throne. At first, he just wanted the two of them to cooperate with him in a fishing expedition against a certain religious elector, so he told the harshest statement he knew. Who

I know they don't buy it at all.
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