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Chapter 41 Go Home Again
Peter had received orders from the Grand Duke of Mircea to return immediately to Kemplong for a meeting.

Time was running out, so Peter led some guards and left Iasi.Before leaving, Bogdan was ordered to be in charge of Moldova affairs.

As for those unconvinced boyars, Peter temporarily silenced them with land and trade.Trade through the Moldovan roads began to multiply and these boyars also began to grow cash crops for further income.Under such circumstances, even Boyar, who wants to restore independence, has to weigh whether to give up these wealth.

Foksani, which was originally used as a border, became a trade transfer station, and a large amount of linen and livestock passed through here, which also attracted many merchants to do business here.Banks also opened branches here, dealing in currency exchange and money orders.

And the closer it is to Kemplong, the more prosperous its town is.Some Hungarian and Polish businessmen also came here. They peddled jewelry, spices, handicrafts and other things, and also bought some handicrafts produced so that they could earn a good price elsewhere.

Mircea welcomed his son in the castle, and he hoped that this son would continue to surprise him.

"My lord, our annual surplus is about 1.5 ducats. In recent years, military expenditures and other expenses have risen sharply, and our finances are a bit unbearable."

Peter understood Mircea's purpose in calling him back, and the financial problem was serious.

Wallachia's fiscal revenues consisted of boyar taxes, customs duties, personal income taxes, and special taxes on some commodities.Thanks to the development of the commodity economy, Wallachia's taxes have increased a lot compared to before.

But the cost of military training is also a lot, the use of firearms, the cost of military expansion is a lot, and the construction of a new capital and new roads is even more expensive.In addition to the military expenses of the previous war, the finances may have a hard time for a while.

"Do you have any details about the exported items?"

"It is mainly linen and livestock, and others are also rising. In addition, silk is also one of the important export commodities."

Giurgiu is the largest silk trading center in Wallachia and even in the Balkans. Silk from the Balkans will be traded here and then transported to Poland, the Teutonic Knights and the Principality of Rus.

"Father, the current situation in Wallachia is stable and improving, but it will take some time for it to appear."

Mircea knew it too, but it seemed that time was running out, and Osman was coming.

"At present, we can try to increase the tax on imported goods, and we must also attract immigrants."

Peter directly mixed the methods of Physiocratism and Mercantilism, including reclaiming land, increasing trade surplus, and expanding the tax base.All the executives were taken aback for a moment.

Mircea naturally supports all of them, but besides this, he has another task to complete with Peter, which is to reform the central government.

The current government departments are the three major departments of foreign affairs, military affairs, and finance. With the increase of the territory, its affairs also become complicated. In addition to other needs, the number of government departments must be increased.

But the question is what to add and what is the responsibility of this department.This has to be discussed with Peter.

Peter's suggestion is to add a department to manage trade and industry and commerce, because commerce and trade is the path that can increase finances the most, and having a department to manage commerce and trade can also promote domestic development.

Peter stayed in Moldova for seven months, more than [-] immigrants came to Moldova, and the trade volume tripled.Stone and wood production has been tripled.A large amount of land has been reclaimed, and Moldova will have a new look this year.

"By the way, is this the currency of your territory?"

Mircea asked Peter with the lei.

"Yes, father, it is a silver coin minted according to the Venetian standard."

"Oh." Mircea took Lei, and then looked at Peter.

"The amount of silver coins like this is very large. To be honest, Wallachia has never minted such a large amount of silver coins before."

Peter just smiled and didn't answer.

"With such an heir, the reputation of Wallachia will be greatly disturbed."

Mircea was thinking about it, but she talked about the daughter-in-law Mrs. Mary had chosen for Peter.But Peter wasn't interested in that.

"Father, I think it's a little too early."

"You can get engaged first, and then get married when you grow up."

"At least before defeating Osman, it is too early to discuss this matter."

Peter took out Osman's excuse, which moved the Grand Duke so much.

However, being moved by the Grand Duke does not mean that Mrs. Maria stopped choosing a wife for him.Mrs. Maria also held a banquet, which was regarded as a blind date meeting.

Peter wasn't interested, but the other nobles could start looking.A nobleman about Peter's age struck up a conversation with him.

"Cousin, my aunt has almost called all the daughters of nobles from all over the country to your marriage these days. Are you not tempted at all?"

It was his cousin Basarab who spoke to Peter, and his father Dan was the younger brother of Grand Duke Mircea.Dan has always supported various reforms in Mircea, and has also become a large boyar landowner in the country.

"Why, do you like anything?"

"How should I put it, I like everyone here."

Compared with Peter, Basarab is more interested in art and philosophy.Of course he also seemed a little more carefree.

"I heard that uncle trained you again?"

"My father has always opposed my immersion in paintings and books. He thinks these things are vain compared with swords."

"I think if you know how to manage your large piece of land, I think uncle will be very satisfied."

Taking care of one's own property is something every nobleman would do, especially the landowner noble families with a lot of land.

"Maybe, I'd still like to visit Constantinople."

At this banquet, Peter did not choose his wife, but Basarab found a boyar's daughter and got engaged.This leaves Lady Maria blah blah blah blah to Peter.

"Mom, it's still too early for me."

"It's too early, look at Basarab, you must have a wife."

Regarding the pressure from his mother, Peter can only vaguely say that he will get engaged within two years.It was originally said to be five years, but Mrs. Maria disagreed, and said that if this is the case, then wait for him to get married before doing other things.

But come back once, Peter really has an extra job.That's right, Mircea personally appointed him as business director, who made this proposal.

Peter never dreamed that he would be promoted so quickly. This is like when you just joined the company and went from a small employee to a department manager.Gan Luo is not so powerful.

Peter felt he was above most of his peers, but the higher the seat, the greater the task.

(End of this chapter)