Chapter 591: Prusso-Polish Federation
Jerusalem—Franz's arrival had breathed new life into this ancient city.
Pilgrims from all over the world made Jerusalem prosper overnight. Inns were packed to bursting, and every building in the city had been turned into temporary lodgings, yet it still could not meet the demand.
To solve the accommodation problem, the city management committee had no choice but to erect temporary inns outside the city.
This coronation carried tremendous significance, so the guests who came were naturally figures of great weight. Nearly every major noble house in Europe had sent core members to attend, and more than a dozen monarchs had come in person.
Well, that was a feature of the Holy Roman Empire. With so many constituent states, there were naturally many monarchs as well.
No matter how large or small their states were, since they had come from afar to show their support, they could not be denied the treatment due to monarchs. This made reception arrangements a problem.
Jerusalem Palace was limited in size. Even Franz's enormous family made it feel somewhat crowded, so it naturally had no capacity to accommodate guests.
This "crowding" was relative, of course. No matter how shabby things became, they could not possibly cram several of these great figures into one room.
Every monarch needed at least an entire mansion, and one with dozens of rooms attached at that. Otherwise, where would all their retainers stay?
Jerusalem simply did not have that many mansions. Even after the city management committee hastily renovated buildings, they still could not produce enough.
Great nobles cared about face. They had traveled thousands of miles to show their support, so the reception arrangements absolutely could not be handled carelessly.
Limited conditions made slightly inferior treatment understandable, but matching status with appropriate treatment and