Chapter 50 Money and Politics (second update)

The selling of official positions and titles by Schwab refers to selling some titles and honors from the royal family as commodities. Of course, many titles in this era can only be obtained by noble blood, but a small number of them can be awarded the best civilians, such as doctoral or professorship. When they were informed by Prince Masimirk, Schwab was very embarrassed.

"Well, Your Highness, then what other titles are more suitable for civilians?" Schwab always felt that it was a bit unfair to give some businessmen professor titles.

"This is really not. If it is a noble, it would be much better. You should know that both the title of knight and the title of baron are granted by the royal family. Isn't that okay?" Prince Masimilk didn't understand why Schwab had to give the title to the common people. As a member of the royal family, he cared about bloodline. Only noble bloodlines were given titles that represent identity. Isn't this common sense of this era?

"Then create some titles, such as Lords, can be awarded titles to civilians. Of course, some titles can also be sold to the great nobles, but civilians must also be used to balance the strength of the nobles. Selling titles for money is one aspect, and the most important thing is that we are increasing the strength to oppose the nobles, Your Highness." Schwab lowered his head and drank all the ale in his hand, and then placed the empty cup at his feet.

"You mean to use civilians to fight against the nobles. How is this possible?" Prince Masimirk shook his head in disbelief. The nobles occupied the vast resources of land and politics. Even the church was mainly in control of the nobles. The people were completely ruled by secular nobles and church nobles in terms of flesh and spirit.

"Your Highness, your Highness, never underestimate the power of the people." Schwab laughed and raised his fingers and said to the prince.

"Well, I'm curious, what will you do, dear Count." Prince Masimirk was full of expectations. These things are not big things. Who is awarded the title? That is the sacred right given to the king by God.

The conversation between Prince Massimilk and Schwab at the hearth was famous in later history. Many scholars believed that this was the beginning of the royal revival. A series of royal reforms began at this time. In other words, Prince Massimilk, the later Emperor Massimilk, fully accepted Schwab's suggestion, and both sides began a journey of being both teachers and friends.

"Sir Schwab, I don't understand why you want to build such a strange building?" When Schwab stood outside Oshevido Castle, on a clearing ground for construction, Prince Masimirk looked at the drawings in Schwab's hand and used the drawings of Mark's paper to draw a strange building.

"This is the headquarters of the Teutonic Knights. This building combines the functions of life and training. It brings these Teutonic Knights together to make them more team spirit." Schwab pointed to the drawings and explained to his craftsmen that this Teutonic headquarters, which is like a school, was built to cultivate excellent Teutonic Knights. It is the school where Schwab trains elite Teutonic Knights in the future, and is the "Whampoa Military Academy" in the medieval era.

The Teutonic Knights wearing Teutonic plate armor, giant helmets like flying wings, white iron cross-shaped cover, and a mace in their hands stood in the open space and quietly waited for Schwab, like the devil's murderous aura emerging from hell. Behind the Teutonic Knights wearing board armor were a group of Teutonic infantry wearing round helmets, chain armor and leather armor, holding spears and pointed shields. These infantrymen were different from Teutonic Knights. They were not nobles, but just the best selected from civilians.

"Your Highness, please." Put down the drawings in your hand and handed them to the respected craftsmen. Then Schwab signaled to Prince Masimilk.

"Heroic knights, I officially award you the title of Teutonic Knight as the crown prince of the Empire." Prince Masimilk awarded the title for the first time, so he was still very excited. The Teutonic Knights excitedly waved the maces in their hands, and the friction sound of the armor rustled.

"There are also infantrymen, Your Highness." Schwab reminded Prince Masimilk.

"Of course, there are you, heroic soldiers, I will grant you the title of Lord Infantry as the Crown Prince of the Empire." Prince Masimilk used the sword in his hand to strike in the direction of the Teutonic infantry, but the infantry did not expect that they could still win the title, and it was a noble prince's award. He screamed excitedly and hit the shield with the spear in his hand.

"Thank you, Your Highness." Schwab bowed to Prince Masimilk. After receiving the prince's sales of official positions and titles, Schwab of course had to give his subordinates some benefits first, so he asked Prince Masimilk to award the title of member of the Teutonic Knights, initially putting the cloak of legality on the Teutonic Knights.

"Sir, thank you for letting me participate in this grand occasion." Bonikofu, the mayor of the Stedene town, was wearing neat dresses. Although he did not use too many bright colors, he could still see the precious materials inside from the cracks and stayed respectfully. In order to let Masimirk understand the power of civilians, Schwab told the mayor that he could buy a title. After receiving this news, Bonikofu didn't even believe his ears. You should know that he had obtained a

The title was something a businessman longed for. So he immediately rushed to Oshevik Castle and submitted a formal application to Schwab. After obtaining the consent of Prince Masimilke, Bonikofu stood in front of the prince and obtained the title of a lord with five thousand silver houses. This was granted by the prince and was relatively valuable. If Bonikofu was treated unfairly by others, he had the right to appeal to the royal court because he was a man who obtained the title from the royal family.

"Sir, I never thought that money would come so easily." Looking at his gradually bulging wallet, Prince Masimilk said quietly to Schwab in a good mood.

"Don't worry, Your Highness, this is just the beginning. Look, the demonstration effect of Bonikofu will enable more merchants to buy titles from you, and hope you have a box large enough to hold the money." Schwab said to the prince with a smile.

"You are truly the wise man given to me by God." Prince Masimilk sighed sincerely.
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