But after Louis had secured the election of Pope Nicholas I in 858, he became reconciled with his brother, and received some lands south of the Jura mountains in return for assistance given to Lothair in his efforts to obtain a divorce from his wife, Teutberga.
Namun setelah Ludwig mengamankan pemilihan Paus Nikolas I pada tahun 858, ia berdamai dengan saudaranya, dan menerima beberapa wilayah selatan Pegunungan Jura sebagai balasan atas bantuan yang diberikan kepada Lothaire di dalam upaya-upayanya untuk mendapatkan cerai dari istrinya, Teutberge.