eastern european eagle

Chapter 467

At this time, the leader of the Vienna League, Archduke Albrecht of Lower Austria, was only 13 years old. After his father died, his uncle Leopold helped him govern. Although Austria became the leader of the southern princes of the HRE, life was actually too tight. Trade in many places was cut off, and Vienna relied on trade with other cities and local agriculture to maintain its financial situation.

However, thanks to Vienna's proximity to the front line, those princes also sent money to strengthen Vienna's city defenses. There are also 2000 defenders sent by various countries in the city. If there is no problem, it will not be a problem to hold on for three months.

Now all countries know that Europe is a powder keg, it just depends on where the spark ignites the fuse. And this mission had to be completed by Peter.

Peter announced in the Privy Council that he would go to Hungary after Epiphany, but the emperor was obviously not going to travel. He directly said that he had received a letter from Prince Pozzoni, inviting him to come to Pozzoni for a small gathering. You can just bring your troops there without any fanfare.

"Your Majesty, the prince has never invited anyone else. Now that he suddenly invites your majesty, there may be some conspiracy."

Peter was a little embarrassed. What was the conspiracy behind my invitation to Hungary? But he had to pretend to listen, otherwise there would be many earthquakes when the identity of the prince was exposed.

"For the prime minister to think so means that you are serving me sincerely, but the prince invited me to Hungary this time to discuss the issues of Poland and Austria. Hungary has been on the front line all year round, so it naturally knows more."

"Even so, the prince should come to Constantinople, not the majesty to Hungary."

As the supreme person, the emperor should let the prince come in person. Why did the emperor go by himself?

Peter pretended to be very majestic at first, but now he has become the emperor, and he can't do the alter ego, so he can only find a way to make the other identity disappear.

"Well, let him be angry. It's of no use anyway."

"Because there are many soldiers from Austria plundering Hungary, the prince invited me to discuss the plan together."

"How many of us are there in the Canal Zone and in Ashkelon?"

"Your Majesty, news of Syria's surrender has reached Cairo and their Sultan is very angry."

Nonsense, otherwise the secret will be revealed. But you can't use this for obvious reasons.

The prime minister wanted to say something else, but when the emperor said other things, he always felt that this prince was a bit strange and his exposure was too low.

"There are a total of 6000 garrison troops and 40 civilians, and there are artillery defenses in the canal zone."

Syria, which was finally recovered, was lost again within ten years, and this time it is estimated that we will not be able to get it back. How can this make the Sudan not angry, and with Syria lost, Jerusalem is also in danger. This is all Rome's fault and must be dealt a heavy blow.

Christian reported back to the emperor that the men were sufficiently defensive. As for them going north, the probability is no less than that Sigismund will have a hundred thousand heavenly soldiers and generals to help him.

"What are our chances of winning if we fight those infidels in the desert?"

When Peter raised this question, you really didn’t have much idea. It was Christian who broke the calm. "Your Majesty, our country lacks a group of soldiers suitable for fighting in the desert, and the lack of water and food makes marching extremely dangerous. Those pagans have lived in the desert all year round and know the local situation well. I believe that we can win against them now. The possibility is very low.”

Peter had already expected that the Arabian Peninsula has the second largest desert in the world. The local oases, water sources are scarce, and the temperature difference between day and night is large. These have become obstacles to the empire's advance. You can only move along the coast so that you can replenish supplies in time.

"I'm just talking. The nation that grew up in the desert is really terrifying. Their piety is stronger than other places. Their achievements are worthy of recognition, but the blood debt they made to the empire must also be repaid."

Peter established March 42th every year as a memorial day to commemorate the execution of officials of the Eastern Roman Empire in the capital Samarra by the Abbasid Empire for refusing to convert to Crescentism. Their devotion to God is something everyone can learn from.

Not only that, Peter also asked other religious personnel to learn Romanian. Your religion may not change for the time being, but the language must be changed without negotiation.

If you want to integrate into the empire, especially if you want to take the exam to become an official, you must learn Romanian. The status of other languages ​​has been suppressed intentionally or unintentionally, but because the country has given too many benefits to civilians, this matter has been brushed aside.

----split line----

At the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula, tribal leaders hidden in the mountains of Yemen came to Aden for the first time. Before, they were in a state of non-subordination.

Originally, they spent their time fighting and farming, but the arrival of Rome reversed the local balance of power.

Originally, they could make the opponent surrender by hiding in the mountains and fighting guerrillas by virtue of their geographical advantages, but apparently they thought of Rome too simply.

Since we are hiding in the mountains, we have to open up the road even if we dig rocks to build it. At the same time, markets were set up in towns such as Hodeidah and their beliefs were recognized.

Regarding their shopping spree, the Aden colony also established a court specifically responsible for mediating. And there are dedicated people who have designated areas for them. This place is for you and that place is for them. As for other places, they naturally belong to Rome.

Although I did not gain the most benefits, my opponent did not gain the most either. I can feel balanced in my mind. They also asked various leaders to go to Aden to hold meetings to discuss issues.

The Rasouli dynasty had no way to deal with them before, and Rome only needed them to pay taxes and not care about their tribes. This really touched my heart, and the development of trade in various places also improved the economic situation of the tribes, and they were able to eat cheap food.

With the expansion of the Aden colony, the original system was no longer suitable for governing such a large territory. Originally it was to be placed under the direct jurisdiction of the Eastern Department, but the emperor did not do so and directly established the Southern Yamen according to the standards of the Northern Yamen. Responsible for handling matters on the peninsula.

The Southern Yamen has one chief, two deputies, and several representatives. This is also the only institution that appoints Arabs and is responsible for the division of tribal territory, trade, religion and other affairs on the peninsula. The tribes must pay tribute once a year to show their loyalty. The Yamen respects the living habits of the people on the peninsula, but it also promotes the establishment of institutions in Aden to promote the Romanian language. This is the only place that the Yamen can directly govern.

The increase in departments led to the growth of bureaucracy. When Mircea first came to the throne, there were 200 officials in the country, and when Peter came to the throne, there were 3500 officials in the country. Because the number of central and local officials continues to increase, and more and more things become more sophisticated and divided, the expansion of officials is inevitable.

In addition to officials, there are also those hired to do government work. They served as clerical and other services for officials, and the entire empire totaled about twelve thousand people. It can be said to be a huge class.

(End of this chapter)