eastern european eagle

Chapter 91 The Effect of Peter's Vigor on Constanta and the Sultan
With the emergence of cotton industries in northern Italy and southern Germany, regions of Europe became for the first time a small part of the global cotton economy.But within Europe, the cotton industry is not particularly important.Most Europeans still wore linen and woolen clothing instead of cotton.Also, hardly any European cotton merchandise was sold outside of the continent.At the same time, Europeans still lack the ability to compete in the transoceanic trade market, and the quality of cotton cloth produced in Europe is far inferior to that of Indian cotton cloth.So at this time most Europeans were still wearing clothes made of linen and wool.

Raresh thinks this is an opportunity. If he can produce this kind of thing and promote it, he should make a lot of money.

However, to do such a business, it is natural to deal with the Genoese.This is a huge challenge for Raresh.

Since you want to do it, then do it, don't be afraid of any difficulties.Raresh strengthened his determination in his heart.

After leaving the market, Raresh paid a guide to consult about Constanta.And the other party was also eloquently introducing the city to Raresh.

"It used to be just a small town formed by the union of several small villages. It has completely changed since the lord came here."

Then he pointed to the Constanta Church in the city center, "See, that is the church built with the sponsorship of the lord, and the materials used are all imported from other places."

"Is this all funded by the lord?"

"That's right, he didn't squeeze us a little bit, this is all funded by the lord."

Raresh expressed his admiration for the lord's strong financial resources. In his knowledge, no nobleman would be so generous.Thank goodness they can produce a part, but it turned out to be a great subversion to his cognition.

"By the way, if you have a child, I suggest you send him to college."

"Why? I want him to succeed me."

The guide smiled and said, "I know, but what if he can serve the lord in the future?"

"What do you mean?"

"This place is different from other places. If your child can enter university, then half of the success is achieved. There will be an exam every few years. After passing the exam, the higher-ups will give you a job, which may be a financial officer, a city official, Is it even possible to go directly to the capital?"

"Ah?" It's no wonder that Laresh was surprised, because these official positions were either guarded by the superiors, or directly hereditary.Now you can become an official if you pass the exam. How can he not be surprised by such an innovation?
"Then how do we do it?"

"It's very simple, your child needs to pass the university exam. And just study in it and then pass the exam again."

Raresh made up his mind that the children must be taught here, if what he said was true.

After asking other questions, Raresh ended today's visit.He has never seen everything in it, especially the local bank, where the highest loan interest rate is only 12%. If there are no restrictions, he would also like to take out a loan.

The next day, Raresh started his own plan, taking the funds to deal with the Genoese.

Here, there are a few people in Venice and Genoa, because there is no preferential policy, most of them are in Galata or Trebizond in Junburg in the Black Sea trade, and there are very few people in Constanta.No one is doing long term trade here unless there is a major business.

The passive participation of the two major commercial countries gave local businessmen opportunities, and they became active in Constanta and Wallachia, and with the encouragement of the government, they went abroad.Thanks to the low commercial tax, the merchant class developed rapidly.

At the same time, some people from Junbao will also use this place as their first stop.From last year to now, more than 2000 people have come here. They are either businessmen or intellectuals, and some soldiers from the fleet have also fled here to find work.

The University of Constanta has added two disciplines of mathematics and astronomy to the original disciplines, and some down-and-out artists from Venice came here with luck.The study of literature in ancient Greece and Rome has become a prominent science.

"The third battle between Rome and Carthage completely destroyed the country, and Rome's retribution came more than 1000 years later."

Peter also liked Roman literature, but he admired Hannibal of Carthage, especially the fragment of Hannibal's adventure over the Alps, which only became a reality in later generations, and was realized more than 2000 years ago.And it worked.

"Tell me, if we cross the Alps, can we succeed?"

Peter asked Mason, and Mason was sure and sure it wouldn't work.It's too dangerous, and the temperature on the mountain is very low, maybe you will freeze to death halfway through.

"It seems that it's not enough, let's talk about something else!"

Peter has roughly obtained the situation of towns in Central and Western Europe from other travelers, and deleted a few cities. Regardless of their reputation in later generations, they are still small villages at this time.

"Buda, Prague, Augsburg, Hamburg, Bremen, Paris, Genoa, Florence, Venice, Palermo, that's all for now."

Aragon and Castile are still under consideration, and the final itinerary has yet to be determined.Never has anyone walked so many cities except Marco Polo and those looking for adventure.And Peter has really become the predecessor of the great Russian emperor. He traveled to Western Europe to increase his knowledge, and reformed the country to make it stronger.Although he came from two families, it did not interfere with God's arrangement.

----split line----

In Bursa, Bayezid is watching how his eldest son Suleiman is training, whether it is swordsmanship or horsemanship is very good.But for some reason, he was still thinking about that little Wallachia lord.

"It would be great if that Peter of Wallachia was my child. He will be the best gift Allah has given me."

Bayezid also had to admit that Peter's courage and wisdom were better than his son's.According to the information he received, Peter kept himself clean, had no bad habits, was approachable, and was welcome no matter whether he was in the army or elsewhere; he was also a devout believer, and he would fight every time to protect his faith.

"To tell you the truth, he values ​​the army more than anyone else. If nothing else, he pays his widow money after the soldier dies. This shows that he is a person who values ​​soldiers very much. But why isn't he my son? Woolen cloth?"

Suleiman heard it all from the side. He was so jealous that he could get such an evaluation from his father. Just wait, one day he will surpass Peter and become his father's most important right hand.

(End of this chapter)