eastern european eagle

Chapter 181 Appointments
On the wide avenue, a carriage was driving. Judging from its appearance, it must be an official from Wallachia.The farmer looked at the carriage and wondered when he would be able to sit in it?

In the carriage, Deleanu is looking forward to his future, because he has been promoted to a high official in the province of Iasi because of his performance in Tulcea.It's a wider area than a town, and certainly presents more challenges.

Iasi is one of the four provinces of Moldova and the richest in Moldova.Due to the introduction of high-quality grapes and sheep, coupled with technological progress, the economy and population quickly developed.

Entering the gate of Iasi, a lot has changed here from when Peter became the governor of Moldova a few years ago.The population grew to 7000, and four churches, 26 shops, 18 hotels, and an Armenian church were added.

With Peter's funding, the third university in Wallachia, the University of Iasi, was established.Moldova has its own educational institutions, along with two libraries and a printing office.

"It's so nice here!" Deleanu said, thinking that he would become the ruler of this place, he was full of energy.

I still remember that when he was in Tulcea, he dealt with various official duties every day, and caught the development of Wallachia, developing a small town into a city second only to Constanta.Now that he is in a new place, he will naturally continue to work hard.

Edward, the mayor of Iasi, also waited for a long time, and he saluted Deleanu.From today on, the other party is his boss.

In Peter's plan, in addition to high-ranking officials, a province also has tax officials in charge of finances, army commanders in charge of military affairs, and a large number of adjutants who help high-ranking officials.The political structure of a province is thus established.

The original parliamentary power is almost gone, and the power has been transferred to the center. The local nobles either withdraw from the political arena, or continue to wander in politics through other means.

And, Peter believes in big data governance.Even in the Middle Ages without electronic technology, the most basic population, land, and financial data could always be calculated.But the result of this is that a large number of businessmen and people at the bottom were promoted, and the proportion of nobles in politics gradually decreased.

In order to prevent local expansion, officials will not only be sent to places far away from their hometowns, but will also be assessed by prosecutors once a year. Even if you pass the assessment, the Grand Duke will have a private intelligence agency to see if you are qualified for the position.

Not just Deleanu, but other local and central officials as well.Therefore, the appointment and removal are controlled by the senate controlled by the grand duke, and the prime minister is also appointed and removed by the grand duke. With the help of Peter, Mircea has achieved unprecedented centralization.

"Grand Duke, Thessaloniki asks for our help. In addition, Morea has also gone north to attack Ottoman. Do we want to join the war?"

At the meeting, Peter told Mircea what had happened in the south and asked for his opinion.

"Now Ottoman is busy with the war in the East. I have also heard about the deal with Venice. If we accept this place, then we have to think about what we should face next."

As soon as the voice fell, Adrian began to speak. As the military director, he had the most say.

"Grand Duke, I think we can accept Thessaloniki. First, most of the Ottoman troops in Europe have been transferred to the east, and the rest are only standing there in Gallipoli, and they have not yet set out, which shows that They have given up here. Second, Thessaloniki’s geographical location is important, if we can get here, we will be able to face the Aegean Sea directly, without being restricted by Venice and Genoa.”

Adrian mainly proceeded from the current situation and proposed to obtain the benefits of Thessaloniki.The current Black Sea strait is controlled by Venice and Genoa. Wallachian merchants have to pay protection fees when passing through. Although there is an Albanian port, it is always good to have an additional Aegean port.

"Grand Duke, it is good to have a port in the Aegean Sea, but it will not be worth the loss if we fall into war again. We have fought two wars with Ottomans in five years, and frequent battles will make our farmers and citizens overwhelmed."

This is also to say that Wallachia has not had a good rest and recuperation in recent years.Wallachia needs peace, even for five years, and he needs more time to accumulate strength.

"Your Excellency Louis, do you know that opportunities are rare?"

"But it cannot push the country into the abyss of war again!"

When it comes to war, it is such a scene, whether it is the main war or the peaceful one, there will be quarrels, and you still think that both sides are reasonable, which will make you in a dilemma.In the end it is up to you to make the final decision.

Mircea rang the bell beside him, and the quarreling fell silent immediately.

"Since the differences are so big, let's take a break first!"

Mircea announced that the meeting would be held tomorrow, and the ministers couldn't say anything, so they all saluted and left the meeting room, leaving only Peter and him.

"Tell me, my son, do you think we should send troops?"

Mircea asked Peter, there is a high probability that he or his subordinates did this, otherwise this urban uprising would not have been put on stage.

He knew Peter very well, and his development over the past few years even surpassed the speed of the entire Wallachia.And he is also the most daring nobleman, it is impossible for him not to know about this, so he has to ask clearly.

Peter had no choice but to tell the Grand Duke the cause and effect.

"I didn't expect that an inconspicuous incident would trigger so many things."

"Father, this is an accident, but it is also an opportunity."

Mircea looked at Peter, making the final decision in his mind.

"Since this is the case, then I will give you full authority over this matter. Soldiers dispatch, financial budget, and local governance will all be entrusted to you. Don't let me down."

"Yes"

Peter didn't expect Mircea to entrust this matter to him, but it was expected.After all, no one can handle this matter, only he can handle it for the best.

Peter gladly accepted the order, and he first wrote to Constantine, asking him to lead a legion to stand by at Serres.When there is movement in Osman, go south again.

In fact, Peter was thinking too much. Ali Pasha had already ordered not to send troops. He had to keep the remaining European territories.If you lose Thessalonia, just lose it, and you will get it back anyway.

The southern Balkans fell into a strange war. No one stood still, and the third party was quite active. As a result, the land that Bayezid expanded to Greece became an isolated island, and the defenders and residents became discarded pawns.I can only watch the heretics attack, and they have no ability to resist, and they don't have a strong backer.They are alone and helpless, and the country's mistakes can only be resisted by them.

(End of this chapter)