The Eagle of Eastern Europe

Peter's crazy work in Moldova made one person feel distressed, and that was his mother, Grand Duchess Maria.

What mother doesn't love her son, let alone the Grand Duchess.

Since Peter became the lord of Dobroga at the age of ten, mother and son could only see each other when Peter went back to report on his work and attend the year-end meeting. After she heard that Peter was also going to Moldova, she went to church every day to pray for her husband and son.

After the victory, Maria learned that her son had become governor of Moldova. Some complained about their husband. His son was promoted to such a high position when he was only twelve years old. How could a child have enough wisdom to manage such a large piece of land? But the Archduke told her not to worry, Peter could definitely do the job.

Now that the matter was over, Mrs. Maria said nothing more. However, in order to continue the family line, Maria decided to choose a wife for Peter.

Peter was not engaged yet, because Maria felt that her son was still young, and there were no boyars in the country who could match him, and those abroad looked down on Wallachia, so they suppressed him first.

Now, after Wallachia annexed Moldova, its strength has greatly increased and it has become an emerging power in Eastern Europe; secondly, the ruler's heir was engaged when he was six or seven years old, and Peter was twelve years old, which was too late.

She mentioned this idea to Grand Duke Mircea, who also agreed with his wife's idea.

"Peter is not young anymore. As the heir, he still needs to get married. Madam will help with the arrangements."

With the Grand Duke's permission, Lady Maria began to prepare the candidate for her daughter-in-law. Of course, at this time, Wallachia was the same as the Grand Duchy of Moscow in the northeast. There was no foreign country that would marry them, so Maria set her sights on the country.

Some big nobles and officials would let Lady Maria take a look at their families if they had suitable daughters, and those boyars could also see that the lady wanted to choose a wife for the heir. He also began to work hard to sell his daughter to his wife, because after marrying the heir, their family would also prosper.

Of course, the officials around the Grand Duke also discussed Peter's marriage, but they were discussing an international marriage.

The middle and late Middle Ages were the period when European nation-states began to form. Marriage between dynasties adapted to the requirements of social development to strengthen centralization and oppose feudal divisions. During this period, some united monarchies appeared in Europe. Although they retained different national cultural identities and serious differences, these countries came together due to common interests, such as the Kalmar Union of Scandinavian countries, Poland and Lithuania. The Alliance, the Alliance of Hungary and the Czech Republic, the Alliance of Castile and Aragon in Spain, etc. The important basis of these alliances is the marriage relationship.

Marriage is not uncommon, but the question is, who to marry?

If you go to Rome, those princesses are not of the right age; if you go to Western Europe, will they pay attention to you; if you go to other Orthodox countries, you will not be able to protect yourself, so how can you get married?

Moreover, you, a country whose international reputation is almost zero, will not attract the attention of those countries.

However, the Grand Duke had a new idea. It is better to go to Transylvania to find a noble marriage, which can also increase Wallachia's influence.

If that doesn't work, Moldova can. Before that, many grand dukes of Wallachia also married Moldovan nobles. The relationship between the two countries has been broken for a long time, which is why the two countries were able to unite into one country in later generations.

Since the eldest son went out to work hard, Mrs. Maria naturally paid close attention to the other children. I'm afraid that one of them will leave mom again, but well, the eldest of these is only seven years old, what can he do?

Grand Duke Mircea and Lady Maria have four sons and two daughters, the eldest son Peter, the second son Michael, the third son Vlad, the eldest daughter Mary, the second daughter Elena, and the fourth son Stefan who was only ten months old. .

Mircea attached great importance to the education of his children. He spent a lot of money to hire two teachers from the University of Constantinople: Matthew and Andrei. Mircea's sons received a comprehensive education: Greek, philosophy, arithmetic, music, etc.

When you get older, you will need to undergo physical and force training, but so far only Peter has received it.

After Peter became the lord, Mihai became the teacher's key training target. However, he is very active and advocates heroes. He is not interested in courses such as religion and philosophy, but he is particularly serious when he hears the stories of Alexander the Great and Augustus. He fantasizes about one day being able to go into battle and kill enemies and achieve meritorious deeds.

His brother Peter also brought him many stories and gifts. For example, on the day of theophany, Peter told him an Eastern story.

"In the far east, there once was a country called Tang. When this country was founded, everyone was eyeing it. But fortunately, this country had a very good commander. He boldly attacked and conquered all directions. It fell into crisis several times, and again He escaped several times and finally unified the world under his leadership."

Mihai likes this kind of story very much. He hopes to grow up quickly and then join the army to conquer the city.

Moreover, Peter also deliberately instilled a sense of crisis in him. Their country and their beliefs are being squeezed by the East and the West. At this time, heroes are needed to help and protect these people. The younger Mihai took the initiative and said in front of Peter that he would become their protector.

Although he is the eldest son, his younger brothers have the right to inherit. Although the relationship is good now, the family affection will not be so strong a few generations later. If his descendants are too weak, the situation in Eastern Rome will happen.

It wouldn't be a problem if you were an only child, but this would also lead to a crisis in the succession of the throne.

Therefore, it is best to let them become literary aristocrats. Or make them kings of other kingdoms so the succession is secure.

When Peter asked where he wanted to fight, Michael chose the west. He finished talking about taking Venice and entering Rome like Augustus did.

Yeah, very energetic. It seems that in the future this brother can be given the title of Doge of Venice. Anyway, this country must be one of the targets of conquests from east to west.

After a week of selection, Mrs. Maria selected several candidates she was satisfied with. And decided to hold a banquet for Peter to come back and choose.

Poor Peter didn't know yet that his mother had arranged a blind date for him, and at such a young age.

In fact, this is not bad. If you don’t believe it, just look at the traditional system of the Grand Duchy of Moscow. The daughters of nobles from all over the country will come, and the Grand Duke will observe them from every place, including their eyes, noses, and figures. Finally choose one to be your wife.