The Rise of the European Emperor

In later generations, zebu was basically the mainstay in tropical areas. For example, Brazil basically adopts the zebu imported from India as the main product. In Australia, although Angus cattle dominate, in the tropical area of ​​northern Queensland, cattle of Zebu blood are still the main ones. After all, the zebu has the best adaptability in the tropics, and is not even afraid of the tropical rainforest.

Of course, the cattle in Queensland, Australia, are not purebred Indian zebu, but mixed with Brahman cattle bred by Americans and local Angus cattle to breed Po Angus cattle that are suitable for tropical climates and have good meat quality. . This kind of mixed cattle is basically used in tropical areas of Australia.

Marin now has the most Eastern European grassland cattle, which are resistant to cold and not heat. He intends to introduce a batch of Indian zebu bulls and crossbreed them with a large number of Eastern European grassland cattle in order to obtain a heat-resistant breed similar to Po Angus cattle. Of course, the original zebu population should be expanded as much as possible.

As for Persian cattle, Persia has a special climate. Although it is in a temperate zone, it is very hot in summer. Therefore, local cattle are not afraid of heat. It is not easy to die when transported to India. Moreover, although India is hot, its latitude is not high. Unlike Indonesia, which is directly on the equator. Moreover, the Indian region does not seem to be so humid. It is divided into a dry season and a rainy season. Only the rainy season will be cloudy and rainy. Persian cattle should barely be able to adapt to this semi-humid tropical climate. If it is changed to the tropical rainforest climate of Indonesia, Persian cattle will not be able to adapt at all. After all, the Persian region is dry and hot, which is completely different from the tropical rainforest climate.

Moreover, Marin also knows an interesting cultural phenomenon-Indians regard white cows as sacred cows. Among them, the white zebu with a hump is regarded as a sacred cow by the Indians.

Marin didn't dare to covet the white zebu, which was the "higher caste" in the cattle world. However, variegated zebu can still be obtained. Big deal, add some money and exchange them with Persian cattle.

In addition, Draka also reported an interesting phenomenon to Marin-there are also cultural differences within India!

The white cow culture is the culture of the area where Hinduism is the mainstream in India. In such areas, it is difficult to obtain cattle. But India also has the Iseran cultural area, which does not exclude the trade or even export of cattle. Even, many Indian believers in Israel still like to eat beef...Of course, they dare not eat white zebu, for fear that Hindus will fight with them...

What Marin is focusing on is this type of Iseran cultural area, and he intends to introduce Indian zebu from this type of area. For example, the states of Sindh, Gujarat and Bijapur on the west coast of India are the states of Israel. It is relatively easy to import zebu from these three states, as long as it is not white. What's more, Marin also compensated the Persian cattle.

These days, India is divided. The Mughal Dynasty, the last dynasty that unified India, did not rise until 1526. At this moment, Babur, the first emperor of the Mughal Empire, is currently serving as his chief in Kabul, Afghanistan. This product will not enter northern India until around 1519.

Speaking of which,

The history of India is a tragedy, being invaded and conquered by nomadic peoples from Central Asia all day long. Among them, Afghanistan is one of the most important sufferers in India. Although Afghanistan is a small country with poor mountains and rivers in the 21st century, in the era of cold weapons, that corner of Afghanistan is an area that produces fierce cavalry. They often go to India to fight the autumn wind like the nomads on the grasslands outside the pass invaded the pass. Moreover, they are much more ruthless than the grassland nomads. They directly invaded India, became masters, and degraded the aborigines as pariahs...

Because of the repeated invasions of Central Asian nomads, the Islamic religion in India is now very powerful. Among them, the most powerful Delhi Sultanate is the Islamic country. There is also the rich Bangladesh (Bangladesh is a rich country at this moment, not the poorer country in later generations), which is also a country of Israel.

The most interesting thing is that the states of Gujarat and Bijapur are actually Shiite Iseran states. These two states along the west coast also have close contacts with Persia because of their beliefs, and they are Persia's main trading partners in India. After all, people have the same beliefs.

Marin's goal is to target these Indian states of Israel, and intends to do everything possible to introduce Indian zebu from these states that are likely to sell cattle.

It should be pointed out that India not only has zebu, but also buffalo. But only the zebu is respected and protected by the Hindus. As for the buffalo, even the Hindus do not feel that they should be protected. The local Iseran sects like to eat buffalo meat, and Hindus also turn a blind eye to it.

But Marin didn't like the buffalo, he only recognized the zebu. Therefore, he can only find a way from the Indian state of Iseran, which does not pay much attention to zebu.

Fortunately, whether it is Sindh, Gujarat or Bijapur, they are all on the west coast of India, and trade is convenient. In addition, Bengal in the east is also close to the sea, which is convenient for trade.

...

Of course, that happened later. At this moment, George Bernard Shaw was assigned by Marin to discuss oil trade with the Persians.

"Oil? You mean the black oil produced in Baku?" Ismail I didn't know much about it, he just heard about it.

Bernard Shaw nodded again and again:

"Yes, His Majesty the Shah, we want that, a lot!"

"Why do you want that? It doesn't seem to be useful, it can only be used to treat skin diseases of livestock."

"We are going to use it to treat livestock skin diseases!" Bernard Shaw said sincerely. In fact, he really believed that the oil was used to treat skin diseases in livestock. Because Marin didn't tell him the truth.

Ismail I was not very interested in oil trade, so he waved his hand and said nonchalantly:

"You should discuss this issue with the prime minister and the governor of Azerbaijan. I'm too lazy to take care of it."

"Okay, then thank Your Majesty for his hospitality. I will go to Prime Minister Ajad to discuss this matter." Bernard Shaw said respectfully.

But when he stood up, something unexpected happened—the money bag at Bernard Shaw's waist fell to the ground, and the gold, silver and copper coins inside were scattered all over the floor...

Among them, some coins rolled on the ground and rolled to the feet of Ismail I...

Ismail I curiously picked up a few coins and held them in his hands to observe them. What he got was the brass coin ordered by Marin to be minted and issued in Beihai State, which was golden and beautiful.

"Is this the gold coin of your country?" Ismail I asked curiously.

While picking up the money, Bernard Shaw looked at the coins in the hands of Ismail I, and replied casually:

"No, this is our country's copper coin!"

"Copper coin? Isn't the copper coin dark red? This is obviously golden..." But soon, Ismail I also felt something was wrong. Because, this "gold coin" is much lighter than a normal gold coin, but it is about the same weight as a copper coin.

Bernard Shaw explained:

"This is a unique copper coin invented by our country. It uses a unique alchemy technique. It looks golden, similar to gold. But in fact, it is called brass, which is a very bright copper. It is used to mint coins. Folks think Even private casting can't imitate it."

"Can't you imitate?" Ismail I's eyes lit up...