Rise of the Empire Total War

Your Majesty, your decision to establish the Teutonic Knights is good, but it is not restrained. I am afraid that it will develop and expand in the later stage, which will endanger the security of the country.

After the four Teutonic Knights brigade commanders left, Magnus, who had been standing by the side, expressed his opinion aloud. It can be seen that he has a deep fear of the Teutonic Knights.

I understand this, my dear Magnus. Richard said calmly, Then you... As soon as Magnus blurted out, Richard raised his hand and interrupted him, saying: The Teutonic Knights will be a double-edged sword, maybe his other side will hurt me, but at present, the Knights will be the best weapon to maintain my rule and assist the kingdom's external expansion.

Magnus, as you know, there are still many heretics who do not believe in Christ in the kingdom. They may pose a threat to devout Christians at any time. In order to avoid irreversible casualties, knights have set up strongholds in various places to protect Christians. It is a very necessary thing. (This is not alarmist. During Richard’s tour, some fanatical and extreme magic deer believers claimed that Jesus Christ is the incarnation of the rotten tree, calling on people around to attack Christians, which triggered No small stir)

I understand, Your Majesty. Magnus said, However, with the increasing penetration of the Knights into the entire country, I am afraid that after many years, the Grand Commander of the Knights will not be satisfied with controlling only one Knights, but seek dominion over the entire country.

This is impossible. Richard waved his hand and said in a positive tone: At least this kind of thing will not happen during my rule, even if it appears when my descendants rule The rebellion of the Knights can be easily suppressed by the country's army.

Richard has already talked about this, so what can Magnus do? Although he intends to continue persuading, he still keeps his mouth shut. He does not know the existence of the system, otherwise he would not have asked this question. This is a problem—but his words reminded Richard that Christians will remain loyal to him, but he can't guarantee that after his death, people will continue to be bound by the system and be loyal to his descendants .

Richard thought about this question for a while, and then gave up directly. Whatever he does, he just needs to ensure that his rule can go smoothly. As for what happens after his death, let his heirs take care of it. Then it's useless to be overthrown by a small knight order, then you can only blame yourself for not being able to do it.

After all, Richard left him a good legacy.

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Five days later, on September 2, 1st year of the Continental Calendar, Richard officially announced the establishment of the Teutonic Knights. The members of the Knights included 1,200 knights from the four brigades of the First Legion. After election, Richard served as the first commander of the Knights, and Gerard von Bassheim, the former commander of the first battalion, served as the deputy commander.

The military chief was former commander of the second brigade Pope von Hollenhe, who also served as the commander of Ravana, and the chief financial officer was the former commander of the third brigade Karl von Zawam. Commander Ulrike von Ripes served as the commander of Cunha. As for the knights who held other positions, since they were elected internally by the knights, I will not explain here. (Historically, the military chief, financial chief, and medical chief were concurrently held by the jurisdiction)

After the election of the management of the Knights, Richard, as King Winster, donated the Baka Castle and the nearby real estate in the territory of Ulif to the Knights, and designated it as the headquarters of the Knights. The Teutonic Knights then left their station in Nord City and went to Baka Castle.

In order to better assist the development of the Knights, Richard also took out 10,000 silver Tyra from the treasury as the initial capital. Seeing the behavior of the Grand Commander, the knights were moved and followed suit one after another, donating most of their own Savings and donations, there are about 20,000 silver coins in the hands of Chief Financial Officer Carl von Zawam.

After the Knights gained a firm foothold in the Bacca Castle, Richard's proposal was put on the table. After collective discussion among the Knights, it was decided to set up small towns in the capitals of each Earldom in the Kingdom of Winster. Stronghold, and stationed ten knights, these ten knights can develop and receive Knechtium troops locally (Knechtium troops are servants of the Teutonic Knights, usually responsible for taking care of the knights' combat equipment and horses, wartime You can also take up arms to assist the knights in fighting together, see the expansion pack Teutonic Elegy in Medieval 2 Total War for details). In each small stronghold, a Dutong is appointed as the person in charge, and the Dutong is the person with the highest title among the ten knights.

Of course, since the country will not provide financial assistance to the Knights, Richard does not restrict the Knights from participating in business and other activities to obtain legitimate funds. Even Teutonic Knights with fanatical beliefs need to eat well. It is not advisable to generate electricity for love. .

After everything in the Kingdom of Winster has matured, the Knights will officially establish jurisdictions and strongholds in the Kingdom of Ravana and the Cunha region. Fortress, Commander Ravana is okay, at least he is also the military chief, while Commander Cunha is uncomfortable, he can only stay in the headquarters with a false post in embarrassment.

One thing I forgot to mention is that after learning that Richard decided to establish the Teutonic Knights, his cardinal and court priest Peter Scanrel offered to join and obtained Richard's permission. He will join the Council of the Knights as a cardinal. Not only that, but he will also be responsible for the transfer of priests within the Knights, and send resident priests to the new jurisdiction after the establishment of the new jurisdiction.

Speaking of the Council of Knights, I have to mention the change in the relationship between it and the Grand Commander. Originally in Richard's draft (or in history), the Grand Commander was restricted by the Council. Where and what he does must be reported to the council, and the council also has the power to dismiss him. But now that Richard has assumed the position of Grand Commander, this restriction has become empty talk. The Council no longer has the power to restrict the Grand Commander, at least during Richard's tenure as Grand Commander. It can only exist as a parliament-like existence.

Richard didn't know it, because he was the commander of the Knights. Since then, it has become an unwritten tradition for Caesar to serve as the commander of the Knights. It will not be realized. Not only will the Knights not threaten the ruler, but it has become the sharpest weapon of the ruler.