I am Peter III, Emperor of the Hexagon of the Goose Kingdom

Chapter 150 Johanna surrenders, Russian-Swiss military training friendship agreement
Teresa then began to write a letter to Peter, which will be handed over to Count Bernice, and Count Bernice will try to forward it to Peter.

Ten days passed in a blink of an eye, and Peter received letters from various monarchs one after another. Frederick's words were plain, but exuded a friendly and friendly atmosphere. Queen Elizabeth's friendship, pointed out that she is willing to deepen the diplomatic relations between Russia and Austria.

The ambassador to Sweden, Panin, also returned to Russia, and Peter met him.

This was a courtier in his 40s, with wise eyes and a calm demeanor. Peter called Johanna again. In a small conference room, Peter showed Johanna the credentials of the King of Sweden.

Johanna's hands trembled with excitement, she threw herself on Peter's lap, raised her charming face, and cried:
"My lord, my lord, I will be your servant from now on, please let me kiss your boots."

Panin was also here, but Peter didn't stop him. Watching Johanna kiss his boots and stroking her head, Johanna showed a gesture of submission.

After letting Johanna go first, Peter asked Panin what he thought of Sweden.

"Your Majesty, the Swedish parliament is deeply afraid of our country and worried that we will go straight in, so it has been begging for perfection. If it directly covets the Swedish territory, it will arouse the Swedes to launch a civil uprising. I don't know if your majesty wants Swedish territory or a stable rear. ?”

Panin observed the new emperor's expression and said.

Peter said:
"There is already an outlet to the Baltic Sea. It is meaningless to ask for the territory of Sweden, but it will arouse the vigilance of all countries. You sign an agreement with Sweden. We will send 3 troops to protect Sweden from the invasion of Norway and Denmark. Let them help us train our troops. The cost of military training is 300 million rubles per year."

"In addition, under the Russia-Switzerland Friendship Agreement, Sweden's vegetables and fruits are permanently tax-free for imports from Russia. This is a symbol of the friendship between the two countries."

Sweden's natural resources are mainly iron ore, forests, and water power. It is basically self-sufficient in meat and milk, but it lacks vegetables and fruits. This has a great overlap with Russia.

Russia has the world's largest reserves of mineral and energy resources, forest reserves and lakes containing about a quarter of the world's fresh water.

Mineral resources include a large amount of iron ore, which does not need to be imported from Sweden, but there is also a shortage of vegetables and fruits.

These two things are especially important in wartime, because soldiers who lack vegetables will be malnourished, and the disease that most affects combat effectiveness is septicemia.

During the fighting between Russia and Turkey, Turkey invited Britain and France to help.

As a result of this battle, Russia lost more than 50 troops, and the Tsar himself committed suicide.

At the beginning of the war, Russia violently beat Turkey, which was already a sick man in West Asia, and Turkey recruited the British and French allied forces to beat Russia violently, and Britain and France took control of the Black Sea.

As a result, Russia could only transport materials inland, but at that time there was no railway in southern Ulan, so materials could only be delivered by ox-horse carts.

When the winter hurricane occurred, a large number of cows and horses died. In the end, the Russian army only had [-] carts left. It was very difficult to transport cotton clothes, so they began to send wine, not only traditional vodka, but also expensive imported whiskey produced in the UK. The meat and vegetables needed by the army were not sent.

Because of the death of cattle and horses, the Russian army cut the meat of cattle and horses to make bacon. There was no shortage of meat, but no vegetables to supplement vitamins. Under the order of anger, vegetables and cotton clothes were not sent to the front line.

There were no vegetables to eat, and septicemia was rampant, and morale fell to the bottom for a while.

The British were not much better. While laughing at the fact that the Russian livestock ate white boiled grass, they gave soldiers biscuits that could penetrate warships and bacon marinated decades ago to satisfy their hunger.

Due to the lack of a stamp on the document, the logistics department insisted on withholding 150 tons of vegetables and nearly [-] pounds of limes, making them spoiled food in the warehouse.

The rice, peas, and barley in the warehouse were piled up in mountains, and the logistics officials were determined not to distribute them to soldiers because they were not listed in the military ration supply catalog. The British logistics department also played the game of sending green coffee beans to the front line, forgetting the operation of 27000 pounds of tea.

In the early days of the war, the monthly vegetable supply of British soldiers was two potatoes and one onion, which also caused a large number of soldiers to fall ill due to septicemia.

But the British army has a good teammate, France.

Although the supply of meat in France is only one-third of that in the UK, vegetables and fruits are enough.

France has also deployed a large number of cooks, bakers and professional chefs in the army. French soldiers can eat freshly baked bread and drink soup with meat and vegetables every day.

Chocolate and hot coffee are also standard for the French army.

Their lunch menu is:

“Tapioca bisque, lamb bones with vegetables, roast chicken, roast potatoes, Bordeaux wine, fresh grapes and biscuits.”

Under such circumstances, the Russian army was first defeated in terms of food, and then was defeated across the board, losing more than 50 people.

In this respect France was the subject of Peter's study.

It is not easy to keep vegetables and fruits fresh. Although there is no need to import vegetables and fruits from Sweden now, we should plan ahead and sign the agreement first.

Panin was a little stunned. Vegetables and fruits didn't seem that important to him. They were just His Majesty's orders, so he followed them.

Peter didn't explain that much to him. If Russia wants to become stronger, it must defeat Ottoman and take the Black Sea, but the road has to be taken step by step.

To fight a war is to fight logistics, economy, numbers, military equipment and commander.

At present, several Russian gods of war still need to grow up. The war of Austrian succession is not yet at the end. Peter will look forward to Rumyantsev's changes after the Battle of the Rhine.

In this way, there will be no shortage of commanders, and the population plan is also being implemented. If military equipment is not prepared now, then the economy and logistics are very important, and it is a little bit more to do more.

The two talked for a while, and Peter said:

"Go to Bestutev and tell him what happened just now."

"Yes!"

Also signed a non-disclosure agreement, Panin went with mixed feelings.

He was also taken aback when he heard in Sweden that the crown prince had become emperor.

After all, Peter's reputation has been heard even in Sweden, but after talking now, Panin immediately spurned him.

This rumor can no longer be false.

He is full of energy.

After dismissing Panin, Peter did not leave the meeting room. He mused that the plan could not keep up with the changes. He not only received letters from Frederick and Theresa, but also received letters from the Prussian and Austrian envoys.

It is not uncommon for countries to install spies and pass information to each other. If it is not particularly confidential information, basically every monarch will know something about each other's court in the case.

Then Peter learned about the adaptation of his "Peter Eyre".

(End of this chapter)