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Greek wine also had its glory days, but since the 15th century, the Ottoman Turks who ruled Greece did not drink alcohol due to religious reasons.

Many vineyards were banned and destroyed.

Greece's wine industry is in a slump.

Although wine is still allowed to be produced, it is suppressed and the authorities impose heavy taxes on the wine industry.

So far, the reputation of Greek wine has been low, and there are almost no famous wines.

"I understand. I will ask Steward Capet to pay attention to the Greek wine on the market. As for whether he will purchase it, it depends on the quality of the wine. It is impossible for the royal family to use some inferior wine." Constantine said.

"If Your Highness is interested in wine, you can acquire a vineyard. In your free time, you can use it for vacation and experience the leisurely and quiet countryside. It is very suitable to brew exclusive brand wines for collection or as gifts."

It seems that Trikoupis is really interested in the Greek wine industry.

"Well, if I had the chance, I would," said Constantine.

For countries like Greece that are suitable for growing grapes, the wine industry should really pay attention.

Constantine, who returned to Tatoy Palace, finally arranged everything.

In the reception room, King George and Queen Olga looked at their son who was about to serve in the army.

"Constantine, you should practice well in the army and accumulate enough military experience. The smell of gunpowder in the Balkans is getting stronger and stronger." George I came to Constantine, arranged Constantine's military uniform, and ordered .

"As the Crown Prince of Greece, as long as war breaks out in the Balkans, you will almost certainly go to the battlefield."

"If you want to wear the crown, you must bear its weight. This is the test you will inevitably undergo on your way to becoming a king."

"Who put Greece in such a powder keg of the Balkan Peninsula? The more the Ottoman Empire declines, the greater the possibility of war," King George I said solemnly.

"It's a pity that although I am the supreme commander of the Greek army, you know that I am not good at military affairs. I can't help you much on the battlefield."

In Europe at the end of the 19th century, the military and political balance of power among various countries was in balance. Britain, France, Germany, Austria, and Russia generally had similar strengths. After the Franco-Prussian War in 1871, Europe was bathed in a rare period of peace.

But it is not without the worry of war.

That was the decline of the Ottomans.

The decline of Ottoman Türkiye can be seen by any European politician with some foresight.

Since the Greek War of Independence in 1821, the Ottoman rulers have been using the method of using barbarians to control barbarians, constantly traveling among the European powers to check and balance each other.

Under the pressure of various countries, they constantly compromised and signed agreements to transfer benefits to various countries, mainly Britain, France and Russia.

The most obvious example of Ottoman weakness was the Crimean War.

When it comes to this war, most people have the impression that it was a war for hegemony between Britain, France and Russia.

What is little known is that the original protagonists of this war were Russia and Ottoman Turkey.

The Crimean War was also the ninth Russo-Turkish War.

It was precisely because of Turkey's weak strength that when faced with the Russian army's pressure, it could only ask Britain and France for help. As a result, after the war broke out, the Ottoman Turkish army turned out to be a supporting role, and Britain, France, and Russia fought in full swing with millions of troops.

It was precisely because of the fear that Ottoman Turkey was no match for the Russians that Russia's strength increased dramatically after it invaded Ottoman territory, breaking the balance of power in Europe.

Therefore, Britain and France would not hesitate to fight in person and fight Russia on the shores of the Black Sea to crush its intention to expand into the Balkans and the Mediterranean.

For Europe at the end of the 19th century, the Near East issue was a difficult problem that troubled politicians in various countries.

(The Near East, the Middle East, and the Far East are terms describing the Eurasian continent centered on Western Europe. They generally refer to present-day Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Asia)

The essence of the problem in the Near East is what should the Ottoman Turkish Empire do?

Ottoman Türkiye's national power is getting weaker and weaker, and it is difficult to effectively control his originally vast territory.

How should the huge territory of Ottoman Turkey across Asia, Europe and Africa be divided up?

The British occupied Egypt and Sudan, France ceded Algeria, Italy coveted Libya, and the Austro-Hungarian Empire took over Poch. At the Berlin Conference in 1881, Russia, which gave up the benefits it gained under pressure from other countries, stared greedily at With Ottoman Turkey.

However, the remaining territories of the Ottoman Turks in the Balkans and Asia Minor were still huge.

People usually believe that the rise of a powerful country is likely to lead to war.

However, the rapid decline of an originally powerful country cannot be taken lightly as a threat to peace.

Not only the major powers have ambitions for the Ottoman territories, but even the independent countries of the original Ottoman territories in the Balkans are salivating when they see the fat meat so close at hand.

Montenegro, Serbia, Bulgaria, and Greece all have their own ambitions and are restless.

Montenegro wants to border Serbian territory. Montenegrins are actually Serbians. Their language, culture and even religion are almost the same. This is why the two countries were able to merge later.

Serbia's Greater Serbianism and Bulgaria's Greater Bulgarianism. Both countries want to expand their national territories to the broadest scope in history.

Greece's great ideal is almost to completely take over Ottoman Turkey and restore the territory of the Eastern Roman Empire.

Based on the analysis of these plans, the Balkan Peninsula in the next few decades will inevitably be rough and war-torn.

Therefore, if Constantine wanted to secure his throne, he had to lead the Greeks to victory again and again.

"I will try my best, father," Constantine said.

"Colonel Constantine," King George suddenly snapped.

"Yes, Your Majesty," Constantine said respectfully, raising his head and chest.

"Now, in the name of the supreme commander of the Greek army, I promote your military rank to brigadier general and appoint you as the division commander of the first division of the Thessalian Army."

Constantine's original military rank was that of colonel after completing military training in Germany, but now he was directly promoted to the rank of brigadier general.

When the military rank reaches brigadier general, he can barely be called a general.

"I wish you good luck, General Constantine, you can now go to Larissa to take office," King George Noyu said.

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Constantine took his attendants and a few guards, rode out of the manor, and headed for Larissa in Thessaly.

Standing in front of the window, watching Constantine's figure gradually disappear into the distance, Queen Olga worried: "Can that child become an outstanding commander?"

"Who knows? That depends on him. For things like war, if you haven't actually been on the battlefield, there will be no clear answer," George said solemnly.

"May God bless my child and make him a good soldier," murmured Queen Olga.