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Chapter 103 Little Allies

A total of 75 boyars were executed this time, accounting for more than half of the nobles in Wallachia, and the vacancy left by them was naturally filled by the Grand Duke.

In a short period of time, Mircea promoted some small and medium nobles to the Boyar Conference, and distributed part of the confiscated land to his subordinates and self-cultivating farmers.Let them produce, don't need to serve, just pay taxes.

The few remaining old Boyar families also completely stood in line. They obeyed the Grand Duke's order and would never violate it.

The punishment this time was very good, and the decree issued did not have much resistance.Mircea took the opportunity to centralize a large amount of power, and the nobles had certain economic privileges, but recruiting troops was out of the question.

At the same time, the envoy to Hungary also returned.Sigismund declined Wallachia's request, citing the need for restoration, but was received by another queen, Mary.And very interested in this request.

It was the first time that the queen, who had not asked about political affairs for several years, actually started to ask about foreign affairs.And the special envoy also presented something to the queen: in addition to the silk produced in Wallachia, there was also a portrait of Peter.

Although it attracted the Queen's attention, Hungary would not send troops without Sigismund's nod.To this end, Mircea still needs a long period of lobbying.

Mrs. Maria and the children came back from the monastery. She was very worried about her husband and children, so when she saw them intact, she cried on the spot.It's best for a family to be neat and tidy.

The portrait of the Virgin Mary was also treasured, and many people came to worship it when they heard that it appeared.Perhaps somewhere in the dark, there really is a God who blesses Wallachia.

After a heavy blow to the old aristocratic forces, Mircea decided to move the capital immediately.The construction of Bukuryeshti has been basically completed. From the small town of Kemplong to the new capital, the resistance to reform will become smaller.

"Everyone, I have decided to move the capital. From now on, Kemplonge's department will begin to transfer."

When the Grand Duke ordered, the officials dared not disobey.After all, the rebellion just broke out, who would object at this time.

The relocation work began soon, and some small departments began to transfer. Patriarch Carroll also appointed a new bishop of Kemplonger, who took the church to move to the new capital.

At the same time, Peter also received letters from the south.The Ottoman governor Suleiman heard that there was a rebellion in Wallachia and decided to send troops to take back Sofia, but he was terrified when he saw the stakes and retreated.

"Uh, is Bayezid's son so timid, aren't those his own people, and his own people are also afraid?"

Peter expressed contempt for Suleiman, and then began meeting some of the men who were rulers of the lands along the Adriatic coast.

Due to the existence of these areas, the Ottomans have not yet acquired the shores of the Adriatic Sea.But these principalities still attacked each other and did not unite to fight against the enemy.As a result, many people paid tribute to Ottoman, but some people resolutely resisted, including the Principality of Castriotti.

The Principality of Castrioti was originally just a small country in the Albanian region. Under the current ruler Gion Castrioti, it continued to expand its power and occupied a large area of ​​land from Dibra to Tirana.He is the most prominent Albanian nobleman in the area.

Today, Osman's aggressiveness makes him feel dangerous.He began asking for help from Hungary, Venice, and even the Papal States, but to no avail.But now, he can only pin all his hopes on Wallachia.

"Have seen the ruler of Wallachia, may God be with you."

Gion saluted Peter, who understood that he was asking for reinforcements.The current principality is too weak, and other countries will not come, so they can only look for him.

"Tell me why you came, Your Excellency."

He told Peter about the Ottoman threat and proposed an alliance with Wallachia.If there is a war with Ottoman in the future, he will send troops to help.

"But as far as I know, your country and Ottomans are still separated by mountains."

"But one day they will come over the mountains, Your Highness, if your country can't stop Osman, then no country will stop those heretics."

Gion's words moved Peter a little, not to mention one more ally would have more strength.So he was invited to the presence of the Grand Duke.

"Although the two countries are not adjacent, they are on the same front. I hope you will not break your promise."

"Thank you Grand Duke for your kindness." Gion's eyes glistened with tears.

Wallachia formed a secret alliance with the Principality of Castriotti. The two sides agreed that when one country was attacked by the Ottomans, the other country must send troops to aid.Wallachia transferred some money from the treasury, and in exchange, Gion and his family must firmly believe in the Orthodox Church, and at the same time put his 6-year-old son as a hostage in Wallachia.

Gion's goal was achieved, and he found a stronger ally.Although I don't know what will happen in the future, it is all about fighting Ottoman for now.

The Albanian region was not established as an independent principality until 1190. Before that, it was ruled by the Roman Empire, Hungary, Venice and other countries.Now, although they are independent, they might as well be under the rule of other countries.

With an ally, Wallachia continued to prepare for war. Mircea eliminated a group of disloyal soldiers and continued to expand the small army to 1. At the same time, he opened a cavalry field in Moldova to train light cavalry and heavy cavalry.And incorporated Balkan mercenaries and anti-Ottoman guerrillas.Spies are also active in the border areas, and Plovdiv and Adrianople are important targets.

The recruitment of refugees is still in progress. A large number of people have joined Wallachia for production, and Ottoman is also using Turkic immigrants to supplement the army and finances. Both sides are preparing to give each other a fatal blow.

Peter's efforts to expand his business to the East have naturally gained a lot. Ross Company has established commercial bases in Rostov, Moscow and other cities.At the same time, it is also conducting trade in the city of Sarai, which is the biggest breakthrough since the establishment of the company.

Merchants in Wallachia have broken through the three major rivers of the Dnieper, Volga, and Don, all the way to the Caspian Sea.All of this is inseparable from Wallachia's practice of encouraging merchants. Merchants in Hanseatic and other places can trade, so they can naturally.And as far as he knows, the Hanseatic League only likes to buy low and sell high, and has little investment in the local economy, so there is no basis for it.Now he only needs to guard against Venice and Genoa, their navies cannot be ignored.

The purchased Principality of Diodoro has a population of more than [-]. Although it is still being plundered, it is already much better.Aaron City protects the citizens and businesses, and maintains a good relationship with Caffa, and actively makes concessions in some competitive trades, which makes Genoa feel relieved.

Moreover, Peter is also following the example of Genoa and obtaining the tax right of some towns in Crimea.But Peter only collected the cost, and he wanted to control these places.

(End of this chapter)