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Chapter 98 Ottoman, still Hungary

"Your Highness, the Venetian envoy has left."

"So soon, I want to invite him to Constanta."

Peter looked at the gift from Venice, feeling a little pity.These are priceless, and he hasn't returned the gift yet.

"The silks of Naples, the spices of the Orient, the gold of Egypt, it seems that it is costly."

Peter knew that the effect he wanted had already appeared.If these two countries achieve different results, they will naturally lose their short-lived friendship.

Signing an agreement with these two countries, although some interests will be damaged, but the comparison with the Roman Empire is still very good, at least they are not tax-free.

"Well, life has to go on, or you will lose your way."

Peter didn't know where he heard the famous quotes from famous people, and his subordinates were dumbfounded, but they still complied.After all he did a good job.

On the other hand, Grand Duke Mircea was discussing about Hungary and the Ottomans.It is too uncomfortable for these two countries to have Wallachia in the middle. If they want to expand their territory, they must choose one of these two countries.

"Your Highness, I suggest continuing to put pressure on Serbia, it is best to let them completely surrender to our country."

"No, Serbia is protected by the Ottomans. If they intervene forcefully, it will cause a new war."

The ministers quarreled with each other one by one. Facing the complex international situation, Wallachia must break through, and Hungary and Ottomans are the best choices.

The reason for choosing Ottoman is very simple. The religious and geographical conflicts on both sides are the first.Wallachia also captured several cities from the Ottomans after the Treaty of Derekoy, leading some to think that the truce was an unwise move.

However, a lean camel is bigger than a horse, and Osman is more than four times the size of Wallachia.If you continue to attack Ottoman, it is difficult not to be dragged to death by Ottoman.What's more, there is still a peace treaty, and Wallachia cannot be the one who broke the treaty.

Since Ottoman can't do it, it's Hungary.Wallachia has some claims to Transylvania, and the two countries have feuded over the place since independence in 1330.Because it involves historical issues.

More than 1000 years ago, this was the predecessor of Wallachia, Moldova and Transylvania - the Dacian Kingdom.Later, it was annexed and spit out by the Roman Empire, followed by the expansion of the Kingdom of Hungary.Transylvania became a principality of Hungary, coupled with the ethnic policies carried out by successive rulers, this made the Vlach people, who accounted for the majority in the area, very unhappy.And if Hungary sends troops to win here, it can be regarded as fulfilling the wishes of the ancestors and the people.And the rich local mineral resources will also boost the economy, which is very good.

But playing Hungary will also have a series of problems, such as where to enter.The two countries are separated by the Carpathian Mountains, and it is difficult to turn over.Unless you can borrow from Serbia and Poland, and if you want to pass through Serbia, you have to take Belgrade, which is impossible without a year.

It can be seen that whether it is fighting Ottoman or Hungary, it is necessary to deal well with another country.Otherwise, it is easy to be backstabbed.

Mircea looked at the quarreling people, and then stopped him.

"Look at you, you don't look like aristocrats when you are noisy. This is a conference hall, not a market."

As soon as Mircea said that, the others immediately stopped arguing and turned their attention to the Grand Duke.I want to see how Mircea makes a decision.

"Although we have some grievances with Hungary, we can still ignore them in front of Ottoman. Ottoman is still aggressive at the moment. Before we completely defeat them, it is the right choice to make friends with Hungary."

Now that the Grand Duke has said so, the foreign policy is basically determined.And Mircea had something to say.

"If we can ask Hungary to send troops to Serbia in the next war, then our pressure will be much less."

This made the ministers feel incredible, how easy it is for Hungary to send troops.Especially also suffered a big defeat in Skopje.

"I know what you are all thinking, what if the reward is to divide Serbia and Bosnia equally?"

Mircea threw a shock bomb. These places can exceed [-] square kilometers, which is a lot of land.And this turned out to be Wallachia's reward for asking Hungary to send troops, couldn't they ask for it?

Serbia is very clear, but this Bosnia is a bit strange.In the 7th century AD, the Slavs immigrated to present-day Bosnia, and later formed principalities such as Bosnia, whose leader was called Rupan. In the 10th century, it surrendered to Serbia, Croatia and Bulgaria successively. After the fall of the Kingdom of West Bulgaria in 1018, it was ruled by Eastern Rome. In the second half of the 11th century, Bosnia was merged into the Kingdom of Croatia and the Kingdom of Duklia (Zeta). Conquered by Hungary in 1137, the Hungarian king appointed Baan to administer the region.

From 1180 to 1204, during the reign of Baan Kulin, Bosnia became independent from Rome and used the Bogomil sect to get rid of the rule of the Roman Catholic Church. In the middle of the 13th century, the Bosnian Bogomilite Church finally defeated the Roman Catholic Church. From 1299 to 1322, it was once ruled by the Shubić family of Croatia. In 1322, Stepan II of the Kotromanic dynasty overthrew the Shubić family and ruled Bosnia. In 1326, it annexed Hum and gained access to the sea. After his nephew Tefltko I succeeded to the throne in 1353, he took advantage of the decline of Serbia and Hungary to occupy a large area of ​​Serbia, Croatia and the Adriatic coast. In 1377, he was crowned as "King of Serbia and Bosnia", and later added Called "King of Dalmatia and Croatia", the Principality of Bosnia became the Kingdom of Bosnia.

Bosnia is rich in mineral resources, mainly coal, iron, copper, manganese, lead, mercury, silver, lignite, bauxite, lead-zinc ore, asbestos, rock salt, barite, etc.Its mountainous terrain is one reason why Bosnia will break free from national rule.

Prime Minister Angel expressed support for Mircea's idea, because with the strength of Wallachia, it is impossible to rule such a vast land, and it needs to be done step by step.And the new territory has not been ruled for a few years, and it will expand its territory again. Can it be ruled, so that it is not afraid of losing what it previously gained?
Therefore, it is a very good choice to give these places to Hungary.This will please Hungary, and their rule will be as oppressive as it is for other peoples, so there will be less resistance for Wallachia to rule here.

"Just like this first, I believe the Hungarians will not refuse." After all, the expansion of territory is just around the corner, so how could they not want such a great contribution.

Moreover, it is impossible for them to not want the benefits of these new lands.

(End of this chapter)