The Eagle of Eastern Europe

With the emergence of cotton industries in northern Italy and southern Germany, some regions of Europe became, for the first time, a small part of the global cotton economy. But within Europe, the cotton industry is not yet particularly important. Most Europeans still wore linen and wool clothing rather than cotton. Moreover, almost no European cotton merchandise was sold outside the continent. At the same time, Europeans also lacked the ability to compete in the transoceanic trade market, and the quality of cotton produced in Europe was far inferior to that of Indian cotton. So at this time most Europeans still wore clothes made of linen and wool.

Laresh felt that this was an opportunity. If he could produce this kind of thing and promote it, he should make a lot of money.

However, to do such a business, you naturally have to deal with the Genoese people. This is a huge challenge for Laresh.

Since you have to do it, then keep doing it and don’t be afraid of any difficulties. Laresh steeled his resolve in his mind.

After leaving the market, Laresh paid for a guide to consult about Constanta. The other party also introduced the city to Laresh in a gushing manner.

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

Then he pointed to the Constanta Church in the city center and said, "Did you see that? It was a church built under the patronage of the lord. The materials used were imported from other places."

"Is this fully funded by the lord?"

"That's right, he didn't squeeze anything out of us. This was all funded by the lord."

Laresh expressed admiration for the lord's strong financial resources. He knew that no nobleman would be so generous. Thank God they were able to contribute part of it, but it turned out that this place greatly subverted his cognition.

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

"Why? I hope he can inherit my career."

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

"What's the meaning?"

"Here is different from other places. If your child can enter university, then half the battle is won. There will be an exam every few years. After passing the exam, you will be given a position, maybe financial officer, municipal officer, etc. Is it even possible to enter the capital directly?”

"Huh?" It's not surprising that Laresh was surprised, because these official positions were either guarded by the superiors or directly hereditary. Nowadays, if you pass the exam, you can become an official. How could he not be surprised by such innovation?

"Then what should we do?"

"It's very simple. Your child needs to pass the college exam. And after studying there, he just needs to pass the exam again."

Laresh made up his mind that the child must study here, if what he said was true.

After asking additional questions, Laresh concluded the tour for the day. Everything inside was something he had never seen before, especially the local bank. The highest loan interest rate was only 12%. If there were no restrictions, he would have wanted to take out a loan.

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

Here, there are a few Venetian and Genoese people because there are no preferential policies. Most of them are in Galata or Trebizond in the Black Sea trade, and there are very few people in Constanta. No one trades here long term unless there is significant business.

The passive participation of the two major commercial countries gave local businessmen opportunities. They began to be active in Constanta and Wallachia, and with the encouragement of the government, they headed abroad. Thanks to low commercial taxes, the merchant-citizen class developed rapidly.

At the same time, some people coming from Junbao will also make this their first stop. From last year to now, more than 2,000 people have come here. They are either businessmen or intellectuals, and some fleet soldiers have also fled here to find work.

The University of Constanta has added mathematics and astronomy to the original subjects, and there are also some down-and-out artistic elements from Venice who came here out of luck. The study of ancient Greek and Roman texts became a prominent discipline.

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

Peter also liked Roman documents, but he admired Hannibal of Carthage, especially the fragment of Hannibal's adventure across the Alps. This would only become a reality in later generations and was realized more than two thousand years ago. . And it worked.

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

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

"It seems like it's no longer possible, let's talk about something else!"

Peter had already gotten a general idea of ​​the towns in Central and Western Europe from other travelers, and had deleted a few cities. Despite their fame in later generations, they were 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 also under consideration and the final itinerary has yet to be determined. No one ever traveled so much of the city, except Marco Polo and those who wanted adventure. And Peter really became the predecessor of the Russian Emperor, traveling to Western Europe to gain knowledge and reform the country to make it strong. Although he comes from two families, it does not hinder God's arrangement.

----Dividing line----

In Bursa, Bayezid is watching how his eldest son Suleiman is training. He is very good in both swordsmanship and equestrian skills. But for some reason, he was still thinking about the little lord of Wallachia.

"If only Peter from Wallachia were my child, he would be the greatest gift God has ever given me."

Bayezid also had to admit that Peter's courage and wisdom were better than his son. According to the information he received, Peter was clean, without any bad habits, approachable, and would be welcomed whether in the army or elsewhere; he was also a devout Christian who would fight to protect his faith every time.

"Seriously, he values ​​the army more than anyone else. If nothing else, he gives money to the widows of soldiers after they die in battle. This shows that he values ​​soldiers very much. But why is he not my son? Woolen cloth?"

Suleiman heard it from the sidelines. He was almost crazy with jealousy to receive such a comment from his father. Just wait, one day he will surpass Peter and become his father's most trusted right hand.