Chapter 467
At this time, the leader of the Vienna League, Archduke Albrecht of Lower Austria, was only 13 years old. After his father died, his uncle Leopold helped him govern. Although Austria became the leader of the southern princes of the Holy Roman Empire, life was actually too tight. Trade in many places was cut off, and Vienna relied on trade with other cities and local agriculture to maintain its financial situation.
However, thanks to Vienna's proximity to the front line, those princes also sent money to strengthen Vienna's defenses. There are also 2,000 garrisons sent by various countries in the city. If there are no problems, it will not be a problem to hold on for three months.
Now all countries know that Europe is a powder keg, and it depends on where the spark ignites the fuse. And this mission has to be completed by Peter.
Peter announced in the Privy Council that he would go to Hungary after Epiphany, but the emperor was obviously not going to travel. He said that he had received a letter from Prince Bozzoni, inviting him to Bozzoni for a small gathering. He only needs to take the army with him, without making a big fuss.
"Your Majesty, the prince has never invited anyone. Now he suddenly invites your Majesty to go. I'm afraid there is some conspiracy."
Peter was a little embarrassed. What conspiracy did I have to invite myself to Hungary? But he had to pretend to listen, otherwise there would be a lot of earthquakes when the prince's identity was exposed.
"The fact that the prime minister can think so shows that you are sincerely serving me, but the prince invited me to Hungary this time to discuss how to deal with the Polish and Austrian issues. Hungary has been on the front line all year round, so naturally he knows more."
"Even if that's the case, it should be the prince who comes to Constantinople, not your Majesty to Hungary."
As the supreme person, the emperor should let the prince come in person. Why does the emperor go himself?
Nonsense, if you don't do this, it will be exposed. But this can't be used as an open reason.
"Because there are many soldiers from Austria looting Hungary, the prince invited me to discuss the plan together."
The prime minister wanted to say something else, but when the emperor said other things, he always felt that this prince was a bit strange and his exposure rate was too low.
Peter pretended to be very powerful at first, but now that he has become the emperor, he can't split himself, so he can only find a way to make the other identity disappear.
"Your Majesty, the news of Syria's surrender has reached Cairo, and their Sultan is very angry."
"Well, let him be angry, it's useless anyway."
Syria, which was finally recovered, was lost again within ten years, and it is estimated that it will not be taken back this time. How can this make the Sultan not angry, and without Syria, Jerusalem is also in danger. This is all caused by Rome, and a heavy blow must be taken.
"How many people do we have in the canal area and Ashkelon?"
"There are a total of 6,000 garrisons and 20,000 civilians, and there are 40 artillery defenses in the canal area."
Christian reported the situation to the emperor, these people are enough for defense. As for their northward march, the probability is no less than that of Sigismund having 100,000 heavenly soldiers and generals to help.
"If we fight those pagans in the desert, what are the chances of winning?"
Peter asked this question, and everyone really didn't have many ideas. It was Christian who broke the calm.
"Your Majesty, our country lacks a group of soldiers suitable for fighting in the desert, and the lack of water and food makes the march extremely dangerous. Those pagans have lived in the desert all year round and are familiar with the local situation. I think the possibility of winning against them now is very low."
Peter had expected that the Arabian Peninsula has the second largest desert in the world, with scarce oases and water sources, and a large temperature difference between day and night, which have become obstacles to the empire's advance. They can only move along the coast so that they can replenish supplies in time.
"I am just talking. The nation that grew up in the desert is really terrifying. Their piety is more firm than other places, and their achievements are worthy of recognition, but the blood debt they have made to the empire must also be repaid."
Peter established March 5th of each year as a memorial day to commemorate the execution of 42 officials of the Eastern Roman Empire who refused to convert to the Crescent Church in the capital Samarra by the Abbasid Empire. Their loyalty to God is worth learning for everyone.
Not only that, Peter also asked other religious personnel to learn Romanian. Your religion can not be changed for the time being, but the language must be changed, no discussion.
If you want to integrate into the empire, especially if you want to take exams and become an official, you must learn Romanian. The status of other languages has been suppressed intentionally or unintentionally, but because the country gives too many benefits to civilians, this matter is ignored.
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At the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula, the leaders of various tribes hidden in the mountains of Yemen came to Aden for the first time. Before, they were all independent of each other.
Originally, they spent their time fighting and farming, but the arrival of Rome reversed the balance of power in the local area.
Originally, they could make the other side surrender by hiding in the mountains and fighting guerrilla warfare with their geographical advantages, but obviously they thought Rome was too simple.
Since they hid in the mountains, they had to open up roads even if they had to dig stones to build roads. At the same time, markets were set up in towns such as Hodeidah, and their beliefs were recognized.
For their bloody fights, the Aden colony also set up a court to mediate. And there were special people to demarcate areas for them, this place was given to you, and that place was given to them. As for other places, they naturally belonged to Rome.
Although I didn't get the most benefits, my opponents didn't get the most either. I can feel balanced in my heart. They also asked the leaders to go to Aden to hold a meeting to discuss the issues.
Before, the Rasouli Dynasty had no way to deal with them, and Rome only needed to make them pay taxes and not care about their tribes. This really touched my heart, and the trade in various places also improved the economic situation of the tribes, and they were able to eat cheap food.
With the expansion of the Aden colony, the original system was no longer suitable for ruling such a large territory. It was originally to be directly under the jurisdiction of the Eastern Department, but the emperor did not do so and directly established the Southern Yamen according to the standards of the Northern Yamen. Responsible for handling matters on the peninsula.
The Southern Yamen has one chief, two deputies, and several representatives. This is also the only institution that appoints Arabs, responsible for the division of tribal territory, trade, religion and other affairs on the peninsula. The tribes have to pay tribute once a year to show their loyalty. The Yamen respects the living habits of the people on the peninsula, but also promotes Aden to set up an institution to promote Romanian, which is also the only place that the Yamen can directly govern.
The increase in departments has led to the growth of bureaucrats. When Mircea just ascended the throne, there were 200 officials in the country, and when Peter ascended the throne, there were 3,500 officials in the country. Because the number of central and local government agencies continued to increase, and more and more things became more sophisticated and specialized, the number of officials increased inevitably.
In addition to officials, there were also employees hired to work for the government. They served as clerks for officials, and the total number of people in the entire empire was about 12,000. It can be said to be a huge class.