eastern european eagle

Chapter 30 Moldovan Affairs
Mircea returned to Iasi.

Before that, he had settled all the affairs in the north.Not only sent people to guard the border castle with Poland, but also wiped out some boyars who had evil intentions.

This time the capital was moved, and Mircea brought part of the boyars to Iasi.This is for the convenience of taking care of them and avoiding their petty movements.

"May God be with you, ruler of Wallachia and Moldova."

Peter saluted Mircea, the way of a monarch and a minister must not be lost.

Mircea looked at Iasi under construction, and his heart became more determined about what he was going to announce next.

"How are you in Iasi these days?" Mircea asked Peter.

"In general, Moldova has a lot of potential to develop and it will take a little time."

High EQ means huge development potential, while low EQ means the starting point is too low.But that's it, there is no ten or eight years here that can't develop.

"You've done a good job, so I can safely hand over this place to you."

Peter heard Mircea's overtones, he was still not sure, and asked.

"You mean?"

Mircea nodded, "Yes, I will appoint you as the Governor of Moldova."

Although he was prepared, when the decision was told to Peter, he was still a little excited.

"Father, I feel that I may not be qualified for this position?"

Peter still wanted to be humble, but Mircea refused him the chance.

"The actions in Dobroja and Iasi have proved that you are qualified enough for this position. Now Moldova needs to recuperate and recuperate. You are the most suitable candidate."

"I will go back soon. A letter from Hungary asked our country to send troops to help Bulgaria, so everything here has to be handed over to you. Of course, I will grant you supreme power."

After his father said so, Peter was not humble.

"I will uphold your will and use your power to govern this land."

Mircea patted him on the shoulder with affirmation in his eyes.

The next day, in the humble conference hall of Iasi, Mircea announced the decision.

"I hope you can build Moldova together."

The boyars all pledged their allegiance to Peter, but they didn't know what they were thinking.Some people intend to grab some profits, others intend to flatter Peter.Because Mircea granted Peter the highest power in Moldova, including military command, law-making power, and the right to increase or decrease taxes, etc., and also gave Peter the two coastal fortresses of Kiria and Akerman as private fiefdoms.This also made him the most authoritative and largest lord in Moldova.Who do they listen to if they don't listen to Peter?
Mircea asked Peter to do it boldly, no matter what it was, he absolutely supported it.

With the Grand Duke nodding, Peter has nothing to worry about.After Grand Duke Mircea left, he began drastic reforms.

He first appointed Boris in Constanta as the governor of Dobroja, and was in charge of Dobroja's civil administration during his absence.And a group of technicians were transferred from Dobroga to be responsible for the construction of economic towns.And ordered the chamber of commerce to bring [-] ducats to help out.

At the meeting of the boyars, Peter confronted a dozen boyars.Officially made his own voice.

"I know that some of you will scoff at me and think that I am too young. But I will never shrink back. I hope that you can work together to build our common home, not only for the Grand Duke, but also for you."

Of course, in addition to talking, you have to give them some benefits.Peter granted some land to them, among them Bogdan the most, Peter gave him more than 1500 acres of land.

Bogdan also learned some skills in managing the territory from Peter. For example, he leased part of the land to landless farmers and collected tax every year.He also started to operate economic industries such as grapes and beekeeping. It can be said that he was the first Moldovan boyar to change.

In response to his loyalty, Peter appointed Bogdan as meeting director, responsible for Boyar meeting preparations and agenda preparation.Relying on the loyal Boyar, Peter quickly stabilized the political situation.

Next is the economy. Peter has seen in national books that Moldova is suitable for growing grapes, sugar beets, tobacco, sunflowers and other economic crops; but now, tobacco and sunflowers are still in the Americas, so let’s vigorously plant grapes and sugar beets.

If you want to say where the grapes are the best, of course it is the Principality of Burgundy and France.The wines from Burgundy and Bordeaux are the most famous in Europe. If grapes and technology from the two countries can be introduced, this will become another wine base in the next few decades.

By promoting the popularization of iron farm tools, Moldova's productivity will continue to increase.And also issued policies to encourage the development of the wine industry; this will be the pillar industry of Moldova.

In addition, there is room for expansion in Moldova's livestock sector.The introduction of some new breeds can increase their economic value, such as Merino sheep and English sheep.

Merino sheep is a general term for fine wool sheep breeds, native to Spain.During the period of the Roman Empire, breeding fine-wool sheep and using its wool to make wool was one of the most profitable sectors of the Spanish economy.

The wool of Merino sheep is very suitable for weaving, but in this era, the export of Merino sheep is strictly prohibited in Spain, and those who violate it will be put to death.However, there is no such order for British sheep. He also wants to cross the two sheep to get a new breed.What is certain is that the wool of this kind of sheep may not be as good as that of purebred Merino sheep, but it is definitely finer and better than that of British sheep.In later generations, countries around the world often introduced Merino sheep genes to improve local sheep to obtain better fine-wool sheep.

However, at this time, it was still the Reconquista Movement.Grenada in the south is still alive, and it should be possible to smuggle sheep while taking this opportunity.But for now, let's finish what's in front of us first.

Peter also made tax reforms. Prior to this, Moldova's taxes included beekeeping tax, hotel tax, city-out and city-entry tax, etc., which were not only complicated in name, but also very troublesome to collect.Although tax exemption measures for one to three years have been set, changes have to be made.

In the original taxation, Peter deleted those various tax items.Retain commercial taxes and customs duties, and at the same time establish a basic public tax, farmers and citizens must pay a fixed tax.And all boyars also have to hand over their personal income according to their income of the year.Of course, they don't need to train soldiers anymore.

(End of this chapter)