The Rise of the European Emperor

As for the disadvantages of camels? Marin thought about it, but he really didn't expect it. Camels are not afraid of drought, not afraid of cold... Is it afraid of hot and humid weather?

Marin remembered that there seemed to be a lot of camels in India in later generations. There is also a rainy season in India, which is relatively hot and humid, and the camels are not used to it... It seems that there are camel soldiers in later generations, and they are used for military parades...

"Then try it!" Marin made up his mind. He intends to try, camels can adapt to the Cuban rainforest climate. Use camels if you can. If you don't adapt to the tropical rainforest, you can take camels to West Africa to exchange cattle with the Mali Empire.

Camels were very useful in the semi-arid climate of the Mali Empire. Because camels in West Africa mean that they can plow land and carry goods, which is very practical. Moreover, the local climate is hot and dry, which is very suitable for camels to survive. If Ma Lincoln changed one for one, it is estimated that the local natives would be overjoyed. Moreover, camel meat is also said to be delicious...

On the Pampas grassland, camels are probably quite practical. Because, the Pampas grassland is not humid. In the Atcatama Desert in northern Chile, camels are more suitable, and they are used to carry saltpeter to the seaside for shipment...

In fact, Marin took it for granted. Camels can indeed live in the tropical rainforest, but they are very uncomfortable and prone to diseases. As for India, India is not considered a hot and humid climate. Moreover, most of the camels in India are distributed in the drier areas of the western coast, and the rainy season is relatively short. They crossed South America in 1630.

But his idea is also very good, try to go to Cuba first, if not, exchange camels with the Mali Empire or even the Songhai Empire for cattle. Most of the Mali Empire and most of the Songhai Empire are located in the dry and hot inland of West Africa, and camels are much more adaptable than cattle. Moreover, a camel weighs no less than an ordinary ox, but it is more adaptable than a cow in arid areas, and has a strong carrying capacity. If Marin is willing to exchange one for one, the people of the Mali Empire and the Songhai Empire will definitely be happy.

Moreover, Africans do not understand the technology of cattle nose rings, so it is difficult to tame cattle. The camel's temperament is more docile than that of a cow without a nose ring, and it is more suitable for driving. What's more, camels cultivate more than 5 mu of land every day, while cattle only cultivate about 4 mu of land every day. In any case, camels are better. Of course, this refers to arid areas suitable for camels to survive. If it is replaced by a tropical rainforest, it is definitely better to be a cow. Because camels are not well adapted to hot and humid climates...

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Because a large number of camels will be purchased in the future, the previous four galley merchant ships suitable for the Mediterranean Sea are obviously not enough. Therefore, Marin ordered to build several new and improved galleys (with artillery installed), and further improved them to increase the height of the cabin to facilitate the placement of camels.

In addition, Marin also intends to import products such as wool, sheepskin and rice from Egypt. In fact, these products are available in Europe, and Marin does not need to buy them from Egypt. However, after Egypt loses the huge profits from the spice trade, the future economy will definitely be difficult. Therefore, based on the principle that helping Egypt is to weaken Turkey, Marin still intends to import these seemingly unnecessary things from Egypt.

What's more, when the Mamluk dynasty's sea route to import Uzi steel from India was cut off, Marin planned to let the fleet he sent to India help bring some Uzi steel back. Then, it is shipped to Egypt via the Mediterranean route. In this way, the Mamluk cavalry will not lack Damascus scimitars, and the combat effectiveness of the Mamluk cavalry can be fully guaranteed. For now, the Mamluk cavalry armed with a sophisticated Damascus scimitar is no worse than the Turkish cavalry. At the beginning, they had defeated the Mongolian cavalry.

In addition, Marin also intends to suggest that the Mamluk dynasty open pilgrimage to Europeans. Because Jerusalem, the holy land of Christianity, is under the control of the Mamluk dynasty. If the Mamluk dynasty of Egypt is willing to open pilgrimage to Europeans and levy pilgrimage tax, it is estimated that it will make a fortune. You know, there are so many Christians in Europe. Once the pilgrimage to Jerusalem is opened, the income of me and my adventure group will definitely be much greater than that of the Mecca pilgrimage.

After all, the Arab region was still a relatively poor nomadic area in this era,

And Europeans are much richer. Unlike later generations, because the Middle East has a lot of oil and local tyrants are everywhere. In comparison, Europeans in this era were much wealthier. If the pilgrimage is open, the Mamluk dynasty can also make a lot of money according to Allah's habit of collecting high taxes on infidels. At the same time, Venice, which is in charge of shipping in the Mediterranean, is expected to make a fortune as well. In this way, it can also open up a new source of income for the Mamluk dynasty, so that it will not decline rapidly due to the cessation of the spice trade.

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Just when Marin was full of camels and Egyptian affairs, the rivalry between England and Scotland on the British island also began to intensify.

Edward publicly stated that he was very angry at Scotland's behavior of pouring dirty water on him, and asked the Kingdom of Scotland to change its words and publicly apologize. Otherwise, England will teach Scotland an unforgettable lesson.

Then, England began to openly recruit troops across the country, looking like it was going to "do a big job".

In fact, Edward did not come up with the "mutual succession to the throne" agreement that James IV signed with him before returning home. Otherwise, at this time Scotland will definitely be aware of Edward's intention to annex Scotland.

In the absence of Edward's disclosure of the agreement, Edward's conscription to prepare for war at this time is more like a large-scale border conflict with Scotland, not like a war of annihilation.

As for Scotland, the newly enthroned John Stewart (John I) knew that a public apology might make England lose the excuse to send troops, but he just couldn't apologize. why? Because, once he apologized and Edward cleared the suspicion of assassinating James IV, then he would become a regicide suspect, unable to secure the throne, and even be deposed and imprisoned... Therefore, although he knew that he would be angered England, however, had to bite the bullet and continue to insist that England sent someone to kill James IV. And his judgment is actually okay...

And Edward also insisted that James IV was definitely not killed by the English. Even, in front of the envoys from all over the world, Edward put his hand on the "Bible" and swore that it was definitely not the English who killed James IV. Otherwise, he is willing to accept any punishment...

And the envoys from various countries were also confused. Could it really be Edward's hand? Otherwise, how dare Edward swear in the name of God and the Bible?

In fact, this is a crooked idea given to him by Marin, who is good at playing word games. Edward is right. It is true that the one who killed James IV was not an Englishman, but a subordinate of Marin of Germany... Although, the instigator It was him, but when he swore, he said "James IV was never killed by an Englishman"... There is nothing wrong with this statement, it was indeed not killed by an Englishman, but he didn't mention whether the messenger was an Englishman ...

This kind of wicked word game fooled the envoys from many European countries, making them believe that the death of James IV really had nothing to do with Edward...

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Then, Edward began to explode with confidence, and began to build a camp near the northern border of Northumberland, making it clear that he would send out a large army to attack Scotland.

In fact, Edward's actions at the land border between England and Scotland were all feints. The real killer is Marin's Fourth Army stationed in Saqqara, Northumberland.

The Fourth Army of the North Sea State is a fully staffed army of 10,000 people. It has participated in the "Lubeck War" and Edward's war for the throne. It is an elite army with strong combat effectiveness and has seen blood. Edward is also more assured that this army will carry out the crossing and landing operations.

While England and Scotland were engaged in diplomatic confrontation, Saqqara took the Fourth Army and silently came to the coastal area of ​​Northumberland, conducting wading and landing exercises. Because, the coastal area near Edinburgh certainly does not have enough docks to accommodate 10,000 troops landing at the same time. Therefore, most fighters still need to practice wading and landing. Only baggage and cavalry will land through the docks. As for ordinary infantry, just wade directly into the water and climb ashore. Anyway, the European region has already entered summer, and we are not afraid of cold water...

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