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Chapter 763 Political Considerations

The grudge between Henry VII and his father originated from the Imperial Conference held by Frederick II in Ravenna in 1232. At that conference, he further deprived the German cities of their original rights and allowed the princes to enjoy all the privileges in the "Edict of Worms".

For this reason, the German king Henry at that time refused to attend the Ravenna meeting in protest. At the same time, the citizens' resistance to these privileges reached a fever pitch.

In 1233, the emperor openly coordinated with the Pope and established a "herethical inquisition" in Germany, in an attempt to suppress the citizens' "herethical". However, the first host sent to judge heretics was immediately beaten to death by angry citizens. In 1234, Henry VII issued a declaration, raising troops to revolt in Boppard, and there were many followers. Those who participated in the uprising included citizens, German royal ministers who were dissatisfied with the emperor's policies, small and medium-sized feudal lords, knights and priests who were jealous of the privileges of the princes, and received support and support from the Lombard city in northern Italy. Although the rebel army was extremely complex, its political goals were very consistent, namely, opposing the abusive power of the princes, and the spokesperson of the princes, Emperor Frederick II.

In 1235, Frederick II marched into Germany with a large amount of gold from Italy. With the cooperation of the princes, he tempted and suppressed the citizens' uprisings. The feudal lords and knights who participated in the uprising turned against each other. After the uprising failed to attack the city of Warms, the rebels were forced to surrender. Frederick II arrested Prince Henry and was imprisoned.

According to historical records, in 1242, when Henry was transferred to prison, he jumped into a cliff and died. After suppressing the uprising, Frederick II cleaned and rectified the German royal family and made his son Conrad IV the King of Germany.

At this time, although the grudges between father and son were not as strong as recorded in history, in a sense, both father and son opposed the pope. Unfortunately, political uncompromising caused the tragedy between father and son, which was probably a kind of misfortune born in the royal family!

Another misfortune is probably similar to Louis IX and his brother Count Artuva, but it is just an expectation and struggle for power. It reflects the consequences of power and conspiracy that the Middle World lacks legal basis. Look, how similar this is to the traditional so-called power technique in China.

But today, Zhao Fubo, taught by Martin, is ending the darkest era of mankind in the Middle World. Systems based on technology and law will eventually create civilizations far beyond this era.

Looking at the black-armored warriors lined up on the shore, Henry VII was waiting for Louis IX who was coming to him. He was not afraid of Louis IX, the only thing he was worried about was the news he brought. Especially when he saw Louis IX's side and his brother, he was even more worried.

"Maybe I should..."

He had spent several years in prison and was constantly reflecting and thinking, and was no longer the young prince who had a beautiful revenge. At this moment, he had a heart of heart, otherwise he would not have made any deals with Count Artuva.

As Louis IX became closer and closer to his brother Manfred, Henry VII had an idea in his mind. In any case, the battle in front of him must be fought. At least he did not want any strong men brought by Conrad IV to become an obstacle to his future gain of the throne of the emperor.

Although Conrad IV was the king of Germany at this moment, Henry VII knew that he still had strong support there, especially among the lower class of society. Therefore, as long as he proved Conrad IV's rebellion and at the same time proved that he colluded with pagans, his father would choose to abandon Conrad IV in order to gain more support from Europeans, just like the family affection he had when Henry VII was abandoned.

This has nothing to do with family affection, but a political consideration.

At this moment, his father was about to face the Battle of Fertalta (historically took place between 1246 and 1647), where some newly elected kings gathered in Germany, Henry Duke of Thuringia and the Italian City Alliance, were confronting the army led by the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II and his son Enchio.

Then at this time, if a pagan army came out, it would be a disaster for his father, Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II. If he could defeat them and take the opportunity to his brother Conrad, he might get the title of King of Germany again and even become the emperor of the future Holy Roman Empire again.

Faced with this temptation, how could he, the man who had fallen from the throne, not be attracted? While he was thinking, his brother Manfred had accompanied Louis IX to the nearest place. He had to express enough respect to Louis IX and Henry VII.

"Dignity, when I heard you talk about you last time, you were still conquering those barbaric pagans in Egypt. How could you have time to come to Palermo? If you could hear your message in advance, we would definitely prepare a welcome ceremony!"

"Oh, this is indeed something I didn't consider, but it seems that the welcome ceremony you arranged is also very good!"

Looking at Henry VII wearing gorgeous armor in front of the horse, Louis IX was not angry or angry. He said something like a joke, and everyone could hear his words with thorns.

"Please, your majesty, please rest in the tent!"

Henry VII didn't want Louis IX to say more things here. After all, if things were unraveled, it would be absolutely unfavorable for him. At the same time, he turned his head to teach his brother Manfred a lesson. I believe he had heard a lot before coming, and hearing more words would only bring more harm.

"You, it was after you repeatedly requested me that I would agree to you on the battlefield, but you left your subordinates and came here. Don't say anything now, go back to the queue, or you will go back home like a coward!"

Manfred was not a reckless man. He looked at Louis IX, probably asking for his opinion. Although Louis IX said nothing, he understood what Louis IX meant.

Then he performed a ritual and returned to his horse without saying a word. Then he took a last look at the female knight who was staying by the car and ran towards his team.

And he had to be faster, for the simple reason, because he needed to ask his other brothers and so-called important people to leave the queue. It was not to escape, because Louis IX told him that if the fight really started, then the aftermath would probably have to be done by him and other brothers.
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