Chapter 85 The Governor's Accident

Bayezid's words made the generals under him excited. They wanted to attack Wallachia immediately and take a large piece of land for themselves. And the Sultan also planned to wash away the shame of the Ottomans. Now, they just had to wait.

However, the Ottomans were working hard, but Wallachia was not. The Governor-General was planning to crush you to pieces.

Peter also made a plan for the Ottomans. However, the benefit would be greatest only when the Ottomans attacked Constantinople, and it had to be fast.

Speed ​​is the most important thing in war. The first thing is to achieve the greatest results in the shortest time. Don't get involved in a war of attrition, which is difficult to maintain.

In addition, there are a large number of Orthodox Christians in the Balkans, which is the basis for the future rule of Wallachia. There are many Orthodox Christians in Plovdiv, Adrianople and other places. If possible, they will be conquered as quickly as Sofia.

Moreover, even if it is not Wallachia, a great Eastern power will invite you to visit his mansion in a few years. The kind that will never come back.

Back at Sofia's official residence, the Grand Duke was coming soon, but Peter was a little busy, so he asked Constantine to greet him.

"Hello, sir"

There was an Ottoman standing below. He came early in the morning to tell Peter that he had something for him.

"Sir, the treasures here are priceless. I think only you are worthy of it. So I specially offer it to you."

Peter was skeptical about the other party's sincerity. After all, what good can come from pagans meeting each other, and why would you think of someone at this time.

"What is it?"

"Sir, it's a statue from the East, made of gold and silver."

Peter asked Nicholas to go and take it, but the other party obviously refused and said that it had to be opened by the governor himself.

"In that case, then you open it yourself, otherwise take it back."

"Sir"

The other party didn't expect the governor to say this, but he did it anyway.

He put the box on the ground and slowly opened it, slowly...

Looking at this situation, Nicholas thought the other party was reluctant to leave. I joked that their god was reluctant to let him go, and this sentence stimulated him.

"For Allah!!!" As he said this, he took out a dagger from the box and stabbed Peter. This sudden situation made Peter stunned.

Nicholas on the side quickly threw a book at the assassin, which disturbed the other party and gave Peter time to react.

The space they were in was Peter's office in Sofia, which was very large. The assassin was far away from Peter, so when he appeared in front of Peter, Peter had taken out a small crossbow from the drawer and shot him in the thigh. (The sword was not carried with him because of the change of clothes)

"Guards, guards!" Nicholas shouted, and the two guards at the door ran in immediately.

"Pull him out and give him to Petkov."

"Yes"

The guard pulled him down, and then Nicholas began to check the governor's condition. Peter waved his hand and told him not to worry.

"I'm fine, but I didn't expect them to assassinate me."

Peter was also shocked. He never thought that a Crescent believer living in an Orthodox country would assassinate him. He clearly gave them a better status, just more taxes. Why don't they know how to repay their gratitude?

"Bring that box here," Peter ordered Nicholas.

When he took a closer look, there was a Turkic letter written in blood, a crescent badge, and a few fingers, and the cuts on them were still fresh.

Even though he was used to seeing bloody storms on the battlefield, Peter still felt dizzy when he saw this.

"Let Petkov pry open his mouth. It's unlikely that he did it alone."

Peter's tone changed and became gloomy. Nicholas knew that this was a sign that the lord was angry. So he quickly changed the subject.

"Sir, today's dinner with the Grand Duke..."

"Hold it as usual"

Peter didn't want to worry his family, especially the Grand Duchess. So he cheered up and attended the evening banquet.

Grand Duke Mircea's inspection in Moldova produced very good results, consolidating his rule in the local area and striking down the boyars who wanted to make trouble.

Then, we went south along the Carpathian Mountains and came to the Iron Gate, which is a dividing line of the Danube. After passing the middle reaches, it is the Danube Plain, so Mircea built a fortress here to guard it.

After visiting Wallachia and Moldova, Grand Duke Mircea came to Bulgaria. Vidin, Trvorno, Varna, and Nis were all inspected, leaving only Sofia and Burgas.

When they arrived in Sofia, Constantine came to greet them under Peter's order. Citizens and peasants knelt to welcome the liberator.

Deification, or more accurately, orientalization of the ruling family is what Mircea and Peter are doing, and it is very important to create their own image.

Monopolizing power is a new idea that Wallachia has obtained from the Roman Empire. Centralization, replacing the aristocracy with bureaucrats to rule the local area, depriving these land aristocrats of their political and economic power, so that the empire can be kept in peace for a long time.

When asked where Peter was, the Earl said that the Governor was dealing with other matters, and asked everyone to go to the castle to rest and attend the banquet in the evening.

Peter also spent a lot of money on this banquet. There were not only chickens, ducks, fish and meat, but also cattle, sheep, pigs, peacocks, deer, and bears; wine from France, made with spices bought from the East, and then placed on gold and silver tableware.

Such banquets are rare in Wallachia. Apart from the Grand Duke, no one else would spend money so lavishly.

Mircea sat at the main seat, Peter and Lady Maria sat beside him, and the others sat down one by one. Then the banquet began, and everyone immersed themselves in the food and wine. Peter came to the balcony with Mircea halfway through.

"I am very pleased to see that Bulgaria is governed well by you. My child."

"Father, Bulgaria is also an important part of the country, and the subjects here are also children of God. God has not abandoned them. We will not abandon them either."

After two consecutive years of fighting, the territory of Wallachia has expanded several times, but the political and economic system needs to be reformed to promote development, and a standing army is also needed to fight against the Ottomans and other threats.

"Now we still need to prepare for war. I am afraid that the Ottomans will make a big move next."

Hearing his son's words, Mircea's curiosity began to emerge. "Where will they be next?"

Peter thought about it, and then gave an answer that surprised Mircea.

"Constantinople, they will definitely attack here."

The expansion to the northern Balkans was blocked by Wallachia, and the two countries had a treaty. Anatolia had already been fought. Looking at the next area of ​​action, Constantinople was the best choice.