"Felix, give her 20,000 marks from our branch in the empire's capital, emphasis on the marks." I said to Felix after I suddenly realized a way to mess with her and at the same time stimulate the countries economy.

He looked confused but nodded and went to carry out the orders I gave to him. I can pit her and irritate her which is always a plus in my books. I don't want the succesion wars to go too easily. I want to hurt their country and improve my country at the same time so let's give her a loan of 20,000 marks. I can already imagine her reaction.

POV

The fourth princess.

"Your highness, we have gotten the money from the kingdom of Mainz." said my subordinate Sia with an excited look on her face.

He really gave me some money, I didn't really expect that. In fact I didn't expect him to support me in the succesion this wholeheartedly give the amount of disdain he has for me. I really shouldn't have tried to 'prank' him so much, should I had know it would affect me this much.

I smiled and told her to claim the money from the branch bank of the Mainz royal bank in the capital, Tyrol.

After she came back from the bank, she told me about the catch in it. The fact that it was a loan. He is really shameless, isn't he. Giving a loan instead giving the money for free like other countries would. Atleast it's an intrest free loan.

"Spend 10,000 marks on buying weapons from our contacts and distributing them to the rebels. Reserve the rest of the money and we will use it to hire mercenaries in the near future."

"Your majesty, they have given us 20,000 marks."

I suddenly understood why she was so nervous, he has given us 20,000 marks. This means that we have to buy all we want from his country as the currency is only applicable in Mainz and not in any other country. He has not given us the currency of the empire. I have to admit, he is intelligent. Giving money to me and forcing me to buy from his country to stimulate trade and commerce of his country, it's like hitting two birds with one stone. At the same time, he is basically making me attack myself to his country and giving me a favor at the same time so my rule will be unstable in my country and I will have to depend on him for the near future. Even if I want to hire mercenaries in the future, I will have to do it from his country.

"He is gesturing us to buy weapons from his country so we will do what we are told. Support the rebels and make sure it spreads."

"Yes, your highness."

Authors note: If you didn't understand something about this deal, feel free to comment and I will explain it to you.