Chapter 61 Don't Thank Me, Duke Thank You (please read on)
Otto was stunned, wait, didn't we agree on Neuchâtel? Why did it become Nahuel?
This is not the moment to hesitate, because the key sword-receiving posture of this ceremony is not over yet.
Otto was a little confused and took the sword from King Louis, and swore allegiance to him step by step.
Until the brief knighting ceremony was over and the nobles flocked in to congratulate him, Otto had not yet come back to his senses.
Nahuel, isn't that in Burgundy? Why did you give me an enclave all the way there?
In fact, this time, Otto obtained three pieces of land at once. In addition to the count of Navel, there were also two baronies in the lowlands, and he gained a lot.
This was very different from the news that Count Ansbach told him at the beginning.
"I don't know why it turned out like this." Count Ansbach was also confused. He finally waited until the complimenting nobles dispersed before he came to Otto and explained.
"But, no matter what, this is a good thing, it is better than getting a Neuchâtel.
By the way, there are several nobles who are very interested in your territory in the Netherlands. If you don't want land so far away, you can contact them."
"Congratulations to your Excellency, Count, you have gained a lot this time." Otto also responded with a smile.
This time, Count Ansbach's harvest was also not small, and he also obtained several baronies in Saxony and Switzerland.
"If you are interested, I can transfer several baronies in Alemannia to you. These pieces of land are not of much use to our family."
"Yes, I will give you a satisfactory price." Otto agreed without hesitation.
The Sieghard family focuses on the Principality of Swabia and central Germany, and has no time to take care of the Swiss region. This is just to show favor to Otto.
As for Otto's proposal to use the territory of the Principality of Swabia in exchange, it was rejected by Count Ansbach. It is not that Count Ansbach does not want the territory in Swabia. What he is worried about now is that once Otto is in Switzerland,
It's just that the Alemannia Principality is rapidly expanding in strength, and without the territory of Swabia, it doesn't care about Swabian things anymore.
In this way, wouldn't the Sighard family lose an important political ally in the Principality of Swabia? How can they continue to expand their influence in the Principality of Swabia?
Since he refused to take the enclave of the Swabia Duchy, Otto had no choice but to hand over the two baronies that had just been obtained in the lowlands and were not yet warm.
It is an enclave anyway. Although the lowland areas are wealthy, Otto does not want too many enclaves at this stage. Besides, by exchanging two pieces of land for three pieces of land, Otto has made a profit in terms of land area.
Even counting economic benefits, the management costs of the enclave are not at the same level as the management costs of the territories near Argauland.
Count Ansbach did not want the enclave in the lowlands, but since the economic value of the lowland territory was pretty good, he could exchange it with others, so he did not refuse.
In this way, both parties reached a deal that satisfied both parties.
However, Otto was still puzzled. How could Neuchâtel turn into Nahuels?
It stands to reason that the reward for each noble is naturally negotiated in advance. Since the news of Neuchâtel has been spread before, there must be some unknown reason why it has become Nahuel now.
However, since Count Ansbach did not find out anything, it must not be the Duke of Swabia who was behind this. After all, according to the original statement, Neuchâtel was just the Duke of Swabia to compensate Austria.
Trusted.
But no matter what, it is always a good thing, mainly because now Otto's status is no longer the lowest baron, but has become the mainstay of the nobility - a count.
In this way, whether it is recruiting talents or expanding territory in the future, it will not be so embarrassing.
Otherwise, if one baron takes charge of so many barons, some people will feel uncomfortable.
The main purpose of participating in the war was to gain reputation and seek the possibility of becoming a duke. Looking at it now, the purpose has basically been achieved.
His reputation was improved, and his good luck in winning battles made the nobles in East and West Frank know him, and everyone had a good impression of him because of Otto's "one hundred million people".
As for the dukedom, it was not that Otto gave up, but that the original principalities of Lotharingia did not change their lords. As for the new principalities of Upper Burgundy and Bar, they also became the possession of the Carolingian family.
The thing in the middle actually has nothing to do with Otto.
Otto also wanted to bring in the Duke of Jura like in the game, but he was strongly dissuaded by Count Ansbach.
"Otto, as the saying goes, Rome was not built in a day. You are too anxious to become a Duke.
Although there seem to be many dukes in the kingdom now, except for the Carolingian family, none of them have gone through untold hardships to become dukes.
Yes, it is indeed possible for you to reach the position of a duke. The Principality of Jura you mentioned is not that big of a principality. However, once you become a duke, you will become a direct vassal of His Majesty the King and make peace with Swarovski.
I am a Duke, and I don’t know how many pairs of eyes in the kingdom will be staring at you.
It's better to just be an earl now, secretly accumulate strength, and compete for a bigger principality title in the future.
You are so young, why are you so anxious?"
Otto thought about it carefully and felt that what Count Ansbach said was very reasonable, and he stopped working on matters related to the Principality of Trans Jura.
Now, I have received the title of earl. Even though I am only the Earl of Nahuel who seems to be very marginal, as Count Ansbach said, I will not attract too much attention.
Otto is also familiar with the location of Nahuel. Isn't it the territory in the middle of the Principality of Burgundy in a non-existent game of P Club?
This territory is neither an important strategic location nor a wealthy area. It is so far away from the Argau, so it is not as good as Neuchâtel.
Otherwise, exchange this land with others, but I don't know who would be willing to exchange it with me if I change the county at once.
In his mind, Otto quickly reviewed the nobles and families he had met during this period, and quickly identified several potential targets who had the strength to exchange territories with him.
Well, go talk to them.
Otto was about to find someone when one of his targets came to Otto.
"Count Otto, Your Excellency, congratulations. You are one of the people who receive the most attention for this award."
The person who came was none other than the ancestor of the Salian family, Count Werner.
Since the two had fought side by side for a period of time before, the relationship between the two was quite good, so the other party was still joking.
Otto smiled and shook his head.
"Count Werner is joking, others don't know, don't you know what my record is about? Speaking of which, I have to thank you for taking care of me at the beginning, otherwise, how could I get so much credit in vain?
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"Don't thank me." Count Werner chuckled and whispered into Otto's ear. "If you want to thank me, just thank the Duke."