Speaking of which, although there are narrative reasons.1(1), in fact, Bohemia and Austria are the last countries to be dealt with.

This does not mean that other countries cannot fight, the country is not rich enough, and the generals are not strong enough. In fact, Bohemia and Austria are not as financially as Northern Italy, soldiers are not as good as Switzerland, and quality is not as good as Hesse and Brandenburg. But that's the truth. This country can be said to be the largest country in China and is also the nominal leader. It is indeed the longest time to resist (resist) Norman.

Of course, one of the reasons is that Bavaria's aid - Bavaria, which is located deep inland Germany, is surrounded by his allies from all directions. From a geographical point of view, it is the safest one in the anti-Norman League. In any case, he will not be the first target to be attacked. Similarly, if he is attacked, it can also mean that the anti-Norman League is out of reach.

So, in this case, the 10,000 or 20,000 troops in Bavaria became a hot commodity for allies to pursue. In the end, I don’t know what benefits Duke Teresa gave Bavaria Henry. These troops were eventually won by Austria. At the same time, the famous Bavarian general Wallenstein was also here to support him.

In addition, the Bohemia region has the same mountainous terrain and is also rich in elite mountain infantry. In addition, the high-pressure policy adopted by Austria during the Black Death period made the strength of the principality the greatest preservation. The three combined have long been Austria. Although Bohemia is not the strongest in single items, its comprehensive ability is the first. Such an advantage.

He owned 10,000 elite reinforcements from Bavaria, elite knights from Austria, and mountain infantry from Bohemia. At the same time, relations between Austria and Hungary gradually heated up this year. Duke Teresa also specially hired a lot of elite light cavalry from the Austrian region. In this way, the uncrowned king of the Holy Roman Empire had a 50,000 army of multiple arms.

In the heart of Duke Teresa, with these armies, even if they cannot defeat the Norman army, they can still make their side invincible. As long as her allies are a little more powerful, then after she defeated the Norman Empire this time, she can truly become the ruler of the Holy Roman Empire with the status of the leader. By that time, under the high pressure of the external Norman Empire, other vassal states would have to give her the greatest respect for the uncrowned queen if they wanted to exist.

"It's just around the corner to compete with the Norman Empire." Duke Teresa thought. However, when she saw her, wearing the crown of the Holy Roman Emperor, she seemed a little restless and inappropriate, the excitement faded a little - this was her son, the nominal emperor of the Holy Roman Empire, Joseph II.

To be fair, the Duchess was pretty good to her son, at least at least. She did not "dispose" her son as garbage after impatiently ruled the entire principality. Teresa still regarded him as her heir and tried to teach him knowledge and political skills. In the end, she pushed her son, a young man under the age of eighteen, to the throne of the Holy Roman Emperor.

But all this could not stop the young emperor's suspicion, resentment and fear of his mother, especially the last one.

The young emperor still remembered what happened shortly after his father, Albert, who was also an emperor. How was the great rebellion in Austria resolved by his mother—and during the day, his mother solemnly declared the law to give up all the rights she had and drink with the rebellious nobles. And at the dinner party, she poisoned them all. At that time, Joseph, the nominal duke, witnessed everything. Since then, he has been afraid of his mother as if he is...

Of course, if these things only lead to his fear of his mother. Then next, his mother usurped the principality that should belong to him. At the same time, he would be loyal to him, believing that Joseph should inherit Austria and Bohemia, rather than killing Teresa's vassals. Such things are the reason for Joseph's resentment towards his mother.

"Since she is so indifferent to human life, since she is so fierce to those who oppose her, what reason can prove that he has no malice towards me? Is it her son simply?" The more he thought of this, the more uneasy Joseph became... and when his mother, in order to confront the Normans, elected him as the emperor of the Holy Roman Empire, he became even more uneasy.

"If the war fails, she will definitely push me as the culprit and hand it over to the Normans, let them kill themselves to protect her. And if the war is successful, she will definitely usurp my throne of emperor again. This is how this woman! In any case, I am dead this time!"

The more I thought about it, the more I became more and more afraid, and the more I thought about it, the more I became more and more afraid - until that night, the spies from the Norman Empire secretly touched his bedroom. His fear was not relieved.

At the beginning, the young emperor thought that the spies from the Norman Empire came to assassinate him. But he did not expect that the other party had no intention of killing him at all. On the contrary, this person was very friendly, even like his own friend.

"My lord, the great Emperor Norman, knows that you had no choice but to stand opposite the empire. You are involuntarily and weak. The great Majesty Egil reiterates sympathy and understanding of this. I hope you don't care too much." After revealing your identity, the Norman spy said very politely.

"So...what are you here to do? Your lord, I...I mean His Majesty Egil, what do he have to say?" When talking about the first-person pronoun, the young emperor saw the murderous intent flashing in the other party's eyes. Joseph, who was already very sensitive, immediately changed to more ordinary words to describe himself.

"It is for cooperation - don't be too surprised. In fact, we, I mean, the great Norman Empire has a common enemy with you. Although she is your relative and guardian on the surface, she is actually a vicious and ruthless person who usurped your rights and treated you as a shield. I think such a person is removed. It is a good thing for the empire and you, right?"

"You are right...but, even so, what can I do? All rights of the whole country are in her hands, and all those who are loyal to me have been killed by her..."

"No, don't underestimate yourself. In fact, you are still very powerful. You just need a little help and a little courage..."

After secretly discussing with the Normans, Joseph finally made a decision - to work with the Normans to kill his mother Teresa. After that, he announced his abdication to save his life.

"Maybe you still feel a little regretful and reluctant to let go. But you should know that there is nothing in this world that is more important than your own life. After that, the empire will give you a very generous reward. And the emperor is willing to leave you a position and a title of duke in his court. In this way, what else are you not satisfied with?"

Thinking about the Normans' promises, Joseph's mood improved a lot.

"What are you thinking? I'm talking to you. Didn't you hear it?"

When Joseph fantasized that his vicious mother died, he couldn't help but yearn for God. Then, he heard the voice of Duke Teresa next to him. This made Joseph's face turn pale, as if he had heard something very terrifying.

"No, I'm very sorry, mother, I'm a little scared." Joseph lowered his head and said to her.

"It's so weak." Seeing his son's behavior, Duke Teresa sighed secretly in his heart. However, he thought he was frightened by the Norman attack. So he was born in this way and comforted:

"Don't worry too much. Although the Joseph Normans are powerful, we are not without the power to fight. The opponent's first attack on Bohemia in the northeast direction will be. I have already arranged heavy troops in Prague. General Carl and General Wallenstein are both very excellent commanders. Even if Emperor Norman attacks in person, they may not be able to break through."

Hearing his mother comforting herself like this, Joseph smiled bitterly. On the surface, he had to show a reluctant smile and said to Duke Teresa: "Yes, Mother."

Although Duke Teresa was full of confidence, the front line was indeed as she said. Although it was not as solid as it was, it was also considered to be very vigilant. Teresa deployed most of her troops on the road between Prague and Krakow.

Their financial and material resources are much better than those of the Swiss, and they can support them to shape a better defense system. The well-trained and well-equipped Bohemia army, although not as good as the most elite Swiss veterans, is also a rare and valuable mountain infantry. Although General Carl is not famous, he also led the Austrian and Bohemia army in the battle against Mongolia, and he has performed well.

but.

One thing Teresa didn't know was that the Norman General they faced was the one who was the best at attacking the new generation of Norman generals... (To be continued...)
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