Of course, no matter how exaggerated the asking price is, it doesn't matter. It's just a matter of paying off the huge asking price.

Prime Minister Sazastan wanted to bargain as usual: "The allowance is easy to negotiate, but the time is not right for the issue of freedom of belief. Of course we are not opposed to it, but if we want to communicate with the real elected pope elected by Rome, I think it is better to establish it."

A joint committee will be discussed after everyone has fully discussed it. The issue of judicial power in North Germany will have to wait until the emperor is elected..."

Before Prime Minister Sazastan finished his procrastination, Martin Luther interrupted him regardless of diplomatic etiquette.

"Please allow me to reiterate that the three conditions of the Elector of Saxony are final and non-negotiable. His Highness Ladislaus is not only a cardinal but also the acting monarch of Austria. The elector does not need to elect the next pope.

I don’t want to wait for the decree of the elected emperor, I just need His Excellency Ladislaus to sign and pledge his agreement to these two conditions.”

Ladislaus knew very well that if he signed such a document, Ferdinand would not be grateful to him even if he was elected, but if he did not sign, all his previous achievements would be wasted.

What is more important than his personal gains and losses is that the latter two conditions will completely destroy the little authority left by the Holy Roman Emperor.

Although Cyric is currently very angry with the Warlock Royal Family, this partial religious freedom is also unacceptable to Ladislaus and Ferdinand.

The power of final judicial adjudication and religious jurisdiction are symbols of a country's sovereignty and independence, and therefore cannot be given up.

Although since the Hohenstaufen royal family was destroyed by the elected pope in Rome, the great German princes were actually the highest legal authority in their territories and were basically free from any restrictions.

But if there is really a noble or commoner who can overcome all difficulties and find the emperor's whereabouts, and is not intercepted by the staff of the princes' office in Vienna, he can successfully file a petition.

Then the emperor does have an excuse to intervene, and as long as the emperor's request is reasonable or limited, his opinion will be respected to a certain extent.

Giving up this power would greatly damage the prestige of the Holy Roman Empire and the House of Habsburg.

Ladislaus stared at the Elector of Saxony who had been silent since the beginning of the negotiations and said: "Is this your last condition?"

"His Excellency Martin Luther's words are my words."

The Elector of Saxony's voice was breathless but the content of his words was very firm and clear.

Martin Luther spoke again at this time: "Your Highness Ladislaus, although you have made the greatest contribution in the battle against Cyric, I have also been working hard to combat Cyric's arrogance and arrogance in the past few years, and indeed

He has also made some insignificant achievements. His Majesty Christian, King of the United Kingdom of Denmark-Norway-Sweden and the Master of the Baltic Sea, has officially converted to His Majesty the Black Hand last year and formed an alliance with the Elector of Saxony. I believe this alliance can help the Holy Roman Empire

Contributed greatly to the peace and stability of the Empire."

This blockbuster magic made Ladislaus and Prime Minister Sazastan fall into silence.

If this danger is not dealt with carefully enough, it is very likely that the northern frontier of the Holy Roman Empire will be blown into ruins.

Ladislaus and Prime Minister Sazastan ultimately neither accepted nor rejected these three conditions.

They said they needed to communicate with Ferdinand to proceed with the next step of negotiations.

When they returned to their base, the two of them were speechless for a long time. Ladislaus could only use the memories he brought from that world to encourage himself. "If I remember correctly, the Habsburg family should have been in trouble for many times in a row."

For many years the emperor waited until all his men were dead before he was challenged once and lost his throne.'

As a soul from the Ming Dynasty, he certainly does not understand the details of history. His knowledge of the Habsburg family is limited to this ancient European royal family that later perished due to incest marriage, and the history of the two planes with such a huge gap in magic power is

He wasn't sure whether it was the same or not.

This situation made both Ladislaus and Prime Minister Sazastan extremely worried. They studied it all night and still couldn't do anything.

At dawn the next day, Shylock returned from Augsburg, and he brought good news.

The patriarch of the Fugger family, Jacob Fugger, generously supported 250,000 thalers. This money was of course a loan, but it was in Ferdinand's name.

Ladislaus was not recorded as a debt, but received a 30,000-thaler gift as a gift.

The ceremony in Austria was too hasty, and Ferdinand, who was eager to rush to Spain, could not wait for the important people to gather.

Therefore, the Fugger family did not get an opportunity to show their filial piety at that time, and they can make up for it now.

This family congratulations even exceeds the congratulations of all important imperial municipalities.

Shylock's agility is undoubtedly worthy of praise.

The reason he worked so hard was that he chose Ladislaus instead of Ferdinand as his lord. He found that the Dark Sun forces in Spain were still too large, and the hope of restoring the Knights Templar still fell on the more enlightened Ladis

On Slaus.

Moreover, his knowledge of the Republic of Venice also made him more suitable to serve Austria.

Ladislaus was full of desire to conquer this most prosperous city-state in the world.

But Shylock's joy of accomplishing great things disappeared after hearing Martin Luther's conditions.

"Didn't King Christian also marry a Habsburg princess, the sister of His Majesty Charles V and Ferdinand? How could he openly support the Elector of Saxony?"

Although Shylock was a secret Templar and knew the intelligence of the great European country, he made up his mind to serve the Habsburg family and even improved his master's family relationships. He also knew the royal family's relationships very well.

The King of Denmark, like the King of Hungary, was also a Habsburg son-in-law.

Both sons-in-law were now enemies of the Habsburg family, but for different reasons.

No matter how hard Shylock worked, he would never know that Christian II went on a killing spree in Copenhagen for his mistress who was poisoned to death a few years ago.

Several important ministers, who had been mainly closely allied with the Habsburg Empire, were executed on suspicion of involvement in the murder.

King Christian's act of killing without evidence fully demonstrated his anger towards the Habsburg family.

Ladislaus glanced at Shylock, who could immediately tell the royal family relationship. He was quite satisfied with his efforts: "His Majesty Ferdinand will never agree to such conditions. I think there will still be a war, although Christian II controls the Baltic trade.

He is indeed rich and powerful, but he suffered a huge defeat in Sweden last year. The Swedish Vasa family has received the support of most Swedish nobles and common people to become king."

The mission system also clearly reminded him of this problem. Gray, who indicated failure, reminded him at the soul level: "Accept the conditions of the Elector of Saxony. It does not count as completing the throne election mission, and there is no reward."

"My uncle has always wanted to use the power of the Black Hand to establish his own kingdom, and he is quite well prepared for force. Even if he only gets support from Denmark and Norway, it will not be easy to deal with."

Kessell-Vitting was also allowed to attend, and his words were equally unfavorable.

Although he did not play much role when Ladislaus was kidnapped by Anna, Kessell-Vitting proved his loyalty. After Ladislaus's status increased, he also introduced him as a confidant and promised to him.

higher status.

Because he was the highest-ranking German among Ladislaus' cronies, Kessell-Vitting was very popular among the nobles in Vienna. He didn't even need Ladislaus to arrange a house for him. He just arrived in Germany.

A countess who dealt in weapons warmly invited him to live in her home.

Although Kessell-Vitting's position has not yet been officially confirmed, the lady has begun investing.

But she won't suffer too much, after all, she didn't pay any real money.

Of course Kessell-Vitting would be satisfied with her other contributions.

The Elector of Saxony was also a Vitting, although Kessell-Vitting was from the Saxony-Messen system, that is, from the younger branch, and the Elector was the eldest son of the eldest son of the Saxon-Thuringian system.

However, in order to control his own private soldiers, Kessell-Vitting once murdered the illegitimate son planted by the Elector. Although there was no evidence, he repeatedly refused the Elector's request to return to Saxony to explain.

It is obvious that he is not suitable to participate in negotiations.

There was a hint of exhaustion in the voice of Prime Minister Sazastan: "Now this issue is not something we can decide. We can only send out intermediate warriors to lead the team and report the current situation and the conditions of all parties to His Majesty Ferdinand as soon as possible.

Ask him to make a decision. If His Majesty chooses to go to war, then I will risk my life to drag Martin Luther on his back. If His Majesty decides to accept this blackmail, I will return to my hometown of Prague to spend the last few years of my life.

Moon."

Ladislaus was horrified: "Your Highness Sazastan, what are you talking about? No matter what, I will bring you the highest secret of necromancy so that you can live."

"I have served the Lord of Fire and the Warlock Royal Family for too many years. I am too tired. I just want to go back and see the apple orchard in my hometown." At this point, Prime Minister Sazastan smiled bitterly, "But I

I think all the fruit trees should be dead too, I have lived too many extra years. I have no regrets in being able to regain the legal status of the Goblet of Fire."

The symbol of the Church of Cassus is a cup spewing fire.

"You can also marry a wife and help me seize the land that our descendants can inherit." Although it is difficult for Ladislaus to inherit Austria because his father is an illegitimate son, there is always a way to arrange it for him if he can open up more territories.

of future generations.

"Haha, I am already a hundred years old. It is too cruel for a woman of childbearing age to marry me. Besides, the last time I saw a woman's vagina, let me recall, it was 14? How many years ago."

The man did not curse King Christian, but started to joke while enjoying the hardship. "It is unlikely that I will have Mr. Witting's enthusiasm for ladies."

They have tried their best, and now Ferdinand can only decide whether to fight or admit defeat.
Chapter completed!