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Chapter 97 Trade Agreements
To study ancient Greek and Roman culture, Wallachia is very handy.Some ancient Greek books were most borrowed in libraries and universities, and it was the development of the native culture in Wallachia that influenced it.

Alexei used what he saw and heard on the battlefield to write a history of the Wallachia campaign.It mainly talks about Wallachia's foreign wars from 1391 to 1393, written in the form of Roland's song.The war scenes inside are even more memorable.

A vibrant economy and culture is what Wallachia is now, and it hasn't been this good in a long time.Some people still refer to the present as the golden age. After all, the previous gap is too great, and they are still a little uncomfortable for a while.

Raresh is now mixed. The joy is that after his efforts, Genoa agreed to reach an agreement with him to provide cotton, but the worry is that his funds are not enough except what is necessary.

The cotton provided by Genoa was purchased from the Syrian region of Egypt. In order to give Wallachia a little color, they played a bundling sale.To buy cotton, you must buy it in full, and in full.

The cotton was worth about 720 lei, but Raresh only had 300 lei in his hands.What to do about this?

At this time, he thought of a place where the problem must be solved.

Constanta Bank, the largest bank in Wallachia, not only has abundant funds, but also has low interest rates.Many businessmen will take out loans here, but if they can't get it, they must make preparations for the property in the urban area.

When Raresh walked into the bank, there were already many people handling business, including loans, remittances, and currency exchanges.The sound of writing and talking didn't stop. Although it made people a little irritable, it was bearable.

Raresh sat down at a counter where an accountant-like man was receiving him.

"Do you want loan exchange or exchange?"

"I want a loan, 500 lei."

The accountant calculated and said to Raresh. "500 lei, three months, 10% interest."

Raresh was a little surprised. This condition was much better than he thought. Although he had to pay 10% interest, it was already very good at the moment when the interest rate of [-]% to [-]% was normal.

Raresh didn't hesitate and signed his name right away.Successfully obtained a money bag with 500 lei in it.

With this money, he can start his own business plan.And the banks get their own revenue, too.

The loan business will soon overtake the remittance business and become the bank's first source of income. Because of the toughness of its background and debt collectors, almost no one will default on repayment.This ensures that the bank will not suffer losses.

And the thriving port made the two city-states couldn't bear it anymore, they reached an agreement in private, if force was to be used, it would be half and half.

Before that, they jointly went to see the Grand Duke Mircea.

"The Republic of Genoa pays homage to the esteemed Grand Duke!"

"The Republic of Venice pays high tribute to the venerable Grand Duke!"

Seeing these two special envoys, Peter, who was beside him, sighed in his heart.

That's right, Wallachia has such a big fat, how could they not take it seriously.

"I think you should know about my son, Peter Butland, the co-ruler of Wallachia."

The two envoys saluted Peter, and the Genoese envoy Francisco was all too familiar.He has dealt with this lord before, and he is a very difficult opponent.

"You are welcome. I wonder what the special envoy is doing here?"

Venetian envoy Palma Saar took the lead in expressing friendly wishes to the Grand Duke, and hoped that Wallachia could sign a trade treaty with Venice.

"Your Highness, Venice attaches great importance to trade with your country. In order to promote the relationship between the two countries, I suggest that the two countries sign a trade agreement, which is very beneficial to the two countries."

Mircea thought for a while, and finally turned his gaze to Peter.Upon seeing this, Peter began to speak politely.

"Walachia welcomes friendly trade with any country. Wallachia already knows your country's intentions, and I believe a satisfactory agreement will be reached soon."

Francisco was right in thinking, Peter still took the procrastination decision.But it also shows that the lord has begun to let go, and he only needs to continue lobbying to agree.

As for why Venice was brought in, it was because Genoa believed that its own strength was still insufficient and needed another powerful country to join.

Florence, Milan, these are not good, the economy is good, but the military is too bad, looking around, only Venice.

Moreover, Venice's strength in the Eastern Mediterranean is absolutely dominant, and nothing can be hidden from his eyes.If so, join in.

Francisco continued to lobby Wallachia's government personnel, using his power to persuade the Grand Duke to sign a trade agreement.The same is true for Venice. At the same time, it also negotiates with Peter. In addition to interests, it is deterrence by force.As everyone knows, this will have the opposite effect.

Since they want it so much, give it to them.However, the details of the agreement have yet to be negotiated.

Peter talked with the special envoys of the two countries respectively. During the conversation with Genoa, Peter showed his dependence on Genoa in the Black Sea trade, and insisted on the principle that he would not sell land to them. Francisco could only accept it when he saw it. Ya was in a hurry to sign with Venice and that was the end.

In the process of talking with Venice, Peter showed a look of fear.Praising Venice's achievements and keeping quiet about what they did has served Parma well.

Subsequently, Wallachia and the two countries signed trade agreements respectively, and merchants from the two countries could enter each other's markets, but Venice's taxes were a little higher than Genoa's, which made Parma a little uncomfortable.Thinking that this was obtained by Genoa paying something different, he wanted to tell the Great Council about this and let them make a decision.

Since they wanted it, give it to them, but Peter wouldn't let them take it easy.What you want, you have to pay for it.

Peter also found out clearly that Venice mainly trades in the Mediterranean Sea, and Genoa is mainly in the Black Sea.Since Genoa wants Venice to join, so be it.I don't know who regretted it in the end.

(End of this chapter)