Konrad vested the few brethren with the Dobrzyń Land, who however, were not able to secure the borders of Masovia. The Teutonic Order would only join Konrad after receiving a ducal guarantee and the procurement of a papal bull.
Konrad delegated control to a few fellow knights over the Dobrzyń Land, but they were unable to safeguard the borders of Masovia. It wasn't until the Teutonic Order joined forces with Konrad that he received a royal pledge and a papal charter, highlighting the importance of alliances in securing territorial control.