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Chapter 204 Canonization
Peter made improvements in the centralization of power in Rome, strengthened the control of local nobles, and established intelligence agencies. This kind of centralized power system that incorporates many East Asian characteristics is quite explosive in Europe.

Wallachia continued to focus on the Ottomans and Hungary, two once-powerful enemies locked in civil war.What Wallachia has to do is to grab land from it until it is completely annexed.

The road system has been perfected. Since the bandits and most of the pirates have been eliminated, the commercial roads have become safe, the trade has flourished, and the city has gradually grown.

The population of Bukuryeshti, the capital, has exceeded [-]. The main handicraft sectors include food processing, textiles, construction, metal processing, leather and wood processing.There are also some Armenians, Jews, Bohemians, Genoese, and Poles who settled here to do business.

The Danube, Prut, and Transnistria are the main rivers for water transportation, especially the Danube, and the commodities exported from the Iron Gate account for one-fifth of the total trade.

Although Ragusa is a republic on the surface, its attachment to Wallachia is getting deeper and deeper.As the mouth of the Adriatic Sea, Ragusa was raised as the rival of Venice.So in the Adriatic, trade competition was fierce.

Wallachia is reshaping its international status. Mircea is actively building good relations with Aragon, Castile, France, and the United Kingdom. Within Shinra, Wallachia has drawn Bohemia as a gap for invasion.In Poland and Lithuania, they recruited Cossacks and Orthodox Christians, and established good relations with the Grand Duchy of Moscow.

In the south, Wallachia enhanced its relationship with the Mamluks, and strategically deterred Cyprus and Gandia in the middle.Force them to befriend Wallachia.

Although the Venetian navy is number one in Europe, there are too many ports in the enclave, and it is impossible to take care of all of them, so it needs to be slowly encroached. Of course, its own navy must be strong.

Thessaloniki and Smyrna swept away the previous depression. Although they were still not as good as the prosperity, they recovered quickly.

Many businessmen feel that these two places are good, so they settle here to do business.There are also a large number of farmers and handicraftsmen, and some people who fled into the mountains also came out to settle down, which provided a lot of income for the government.

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The relationship between Wallachia and Eurasian countries was thus established.In this way they passed a year and came to the end of 1398.

During this year, Wallachia continued to implement the farming policy. With the development of the economy and the increase of population, it has become a well-deserved European power.

Many people have made a fortune here, and the local examination system has won the hearts of many people.Some Western Europeans immigrated here so that one day they or their sons could become officials.

Wallachia's population, economy, and military reached new peaks.The population exceeds 450 million, the finances increase by 80 lei, the army continues to expand to 4, and a relatively complete border defense system is established.to prevent raids from neighboring countries.

At this time, Peter had also been here for a year, and Anatolia was thriving under his rule.Many Christians settled here, and at the same time, they continued to conquer and wiped out some tribes. The losses from the original expedition have basically recovered.

At this time, his goal has been set in the north, and the three important cities of Prusa, Nicaea, and Nicomedia must be obtained.They were important cities of the Roman Empire, and their strategic position is very important.Nicaea is also a holy place of the Orthodox Church, and the ecumenical council was held here.Therefore, winning here is a great encouragement both strategically and religiously.

In contrast to Ottoman, the civil war was really exciting this year.First Isa was defeated and went to Musa, and then Suleiman went to fight Muhammad.Trebizond was beaten by Musa to be honest, and the Mamluks hedged their bets, not to mention the Turkic countries such as Karaman. Anatolia this year is undoubtedly the most lively.

In order to seek help from Wallachia, Musa first began to offer offerings. A total of 5 silver coins and a large number of cattle and sheep were sent, followed by Muhammad, who received more than 20 silver coins as a meeting gift, and 3 tributes were provided every year.

Wallachia is not ready yet, because I really don't know who to help.As for Mircea, he was ready to go to Constantinople.

Facing the Great Interregnum, the Roman Empire not only failed to seize the opportunity, but continued to fight among themselves.The two factions fought to the death, and the emperor went to the west to ask for reinforcements to regain his homeland, but to no avail.And if you have no soldiers and no money, how can you send troops to attack?

Mircea has already won over many people, even the Patriarch of Constantinople. As long as he is willing, the throne will be his.But Mircea felt that it was too dangerous to do it in one step, so he decided to follow Mikhail VIII's approach and first come to a co-emperor Dangdang.

So when Western Catholics celebrated the birth of Jesus, a debate began in the King's Castle Palace.

"Your Majesty, I thought it was better to ask for Wallachia's help to protect Constantinople. Although they are a bit out of place, they all believe in God and follow the teachings of Constantinople. What's more, the two emperors, Trajan and Constantine, both led their troops to bring Wallachia under the rule of Rome. From this point of view, they are not considered invaded."

One nobleman wanted to say something, but was quickly stopped by the other.

"Shut up, you traitor. Wallachia is no different from Ottomans and Serbia. They want to destroy our culture and our city. Don't forget how the barbarians invaded Rome hundreds of years ago. Why do you still have to rely on them? Isn't the lesson not enough?"

Both sides have their own opinions, but in general, the Orthodox Church is better.After all, the surrounding neighbors are the most powerful in Wallachia.

At this moment, the attendant sent someone to report that a solar eclipse had occurred.Everyone looked out, and sure enough there was.

The sun was gradually covered by darkness, and Constantinople fell into darkness. Although it only lasted for half an hour, this phenomenon still aroused everyone's discussion.

Some said it was God who was punishing his followers, others that it was a harbinger of the fall of King's Castle, and still others that it was a sign that another power had taken its place.But anyway, it got Manuel thinking.Is this the only way?

The Patriarch also came to persuade, but he only expressed it tactfully.But the emperor still heard the implication, and the battle between the two factions intensified. He was worried that he would be killed by a riot that did not know when he had not made a decision.

In order to bridge the rift and consolidate support, Manuel decided to confer the title of Grand Duke Mircea of ​​Wallachia as Roman executive, and went to Constantinople to accept the canonization at another day.

(End of this chapter)