Chapter 86: Building a New Order

"Constantinople, Constantinople..."

Mircea said the name of this city over and over again. This city is a place that everyone yearns for, and the Ottomans actually want to capture it.

In fact, think about it, from hundreds of years ago, Persians, Slavs, Arabs, etc. took turns to take down this city that the world longed for. But they all failed.

However, they never expected that they would be stabbed in the back by those "brothers" from the West in 1204. Although they have been restored now, they are no longer as glorious as they were in the past.

"So, will they attack here next?"

"Well, Anatolia and Greece have already fought, and have a truce agreement with our country. The only direction of expansion is Constantinople."

Mircea began to have an idea. While the Ottomans were fighting Constantinople, he led the Wallachian army to save the situation. Then everyone would recognize him as the savior of Constantinople. At that time...

"Will they really do this?"

"Yes, they will."

Mircea didn't say anything about his son's affirmation, but something called ambition began to grow wildly, and an idea of ​​making the family respected by everyone had taken root.

Apart from this topic, Peter asked Mircea another question. "Father, do you know what we are ruling?"

Mircea thought for a moment and replied: "If the territory is thousands of miles in the future, then the rule will not be able to radiate to every corner of the country. Each noble, commander or local governor will manage these territories on our behalf. We rule them, and they manage the lower-level subjects for us."

This is the most basic idea of ​​Western feudal jurisprudence, and it also governs the legal core of most countries-my vassal's vassal is not my vassal.

"Father, in fact, these citizens are the foundation of the rulers. I once heard a famous saying from the East that water can carry a boat, but it can also overturn it. It is they who provide taxes, provide soldiers, help transmit trade, and help spread faith."

Mircea was a little confused about this comment, and then he said: "This is really unheard of. Those nobles may rise up in rebellion."

"If you want to judge the benefits and risks, it is actually very simple. If the nobles... oh no, the warlords choose to rebel, then we can provoke the people to rebel against the warlords. Although the price is heavy, our rule in the future will be Extra solid. "

"Change? Those people will probably stop it."

"It's not up to them, father. Just look at Rome. When Rome was strong, they thought change would lead to decline and chose to give up. When Rome was weakened by pagan invasions and internal wars, they thought change would consume the already limited national strength and also chose to escape. And now, Rome is almost forced to the point of only one city left, but they still talk about change with fear, thinking that change will destroy the last foundation. "

Mircea didn't expect Peter to say such a thing. Although it was stimulating, it also made a lot of sense. He needed a long time to digest it.

Mrs. Maria didn't have so many ideas. She just wanted her son to live happily. These days, she has been asking about his well-being, fearing that he would suffer.

In addition, Peter also played several games with his brother and won them all. This made Mihaly very unconvinced, but the child was coaxed by Peter with some things.

These days, the family is happy and harmonious, and the father is kind and the son is filial, and the brother is friendly and respectful.

While living a happy life, Peter did not forget his business. After putting the assassin in jail, Petkov began his performance. Some of his special punishments were used. On the surface, there was no harm, but in fact, they hurt under the skin and in the heart.

At first, the man would rather die than surrender, but he confessed everything after two days. This was indeed his spontaneous action, but he was funded by a Sufi sect.

This sect is called the Baitakshi Sect, which is a branch of the Yasawi sect formed by the Turkic tribes in Central Asia. They are keen to launch holy wars and live for conquest. All the Janissaries of the Ottomans are members of this sect.

"I knew how he could be a person."

In Petkov's report, it was written that the Baitakshi Sect spent 1,200 gold coins for his smooth entry into Sofia. The guards and some officials also accepted bribes, which led to the assassination.

"Sir, how to deal with it?" Petkov asked Peter.

"Investigate them one by one. If they are colluding with them, arrest them. If they are just greedy for money, return them double."

Peter didn't want to kill people, but he could take this opportunity to rectify the government. Those who are corrupt and sell intelligence will be punished according to the degree of their crimes. Not only can it purify the officialdom, but it can also deter the remaining officials.

"As for those religious orders, leave none of them!"

Peter stabbed them hard with a pen when he said this. The Catholic Order and the Crescent Order are both unstable factors and must be banned.

Peter gave Petkov very wide authority. As long as the other party's identity is confirmed, the whole family will be arrested. I don't know if this counts as joint responsibility.

The first batch of spies has been active in the Balkans. They will send important news back to the country from time to time. The contact person will disguise himself as a businessman, traveler or other role and hide in the market. Even if the other party is a fox, he will not find it.

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Time passed quickly, and the Grand Duke was going to the last place, Burgas. Peter gave them a lot of gifts, and Constantine was responsible for escorting them.

Before leaving, Lady Maria hugged him tightly. She was very reluctant to leave. She didn't know when she would come back.

During this period, some Ottoman Sipahis planned to take this opportunity to wipe out the enemy. But they were all killed by the Wallachian army. Small-scale looting occurred frequently on the border between the two countries. It was not looting cattle and sheep today, but catching slaves tomorrow. But after hanging the bodies on the stakes, some people were frightened. How could the other side be so cruel, even more powerful than them.

Some Sipahis and religious people were scared. They sold their land and property and planned to return to Anatolia or settle in other parts of the Balkans. In short, they didn't want to look at the corpses here, and they were prone to nightmares at night.

A population movement began, based on religious beliefs. The two countries' policies were also boosters in the mutual movement between the Balkans and Anatolia. People who did not want to be oppressed began to go to Wallachia with their families, and vice versa.

Among those who flowed to Wallachia, some were craftsmen and academics with skills. Like the peasants, they brought vitality to Wallachia's economy and culture. And the governors, regardless of their origin, could work with peace of mind as long as they believed in the Orthodox Church and pledged their loyalty.