Chapter 97 Trade Agreement

Studying ancient Greek and Roman culture, the closest Wallachia is very handy. Some ancient Greek books have been the most referenced in libraries and universities, and what has influenced the development of local Wallachia culture.

Alexi used what he saw and heard on the battlefield to write a history of Wallachia's conquest. It mainly talks about Wallachia's foreign wars from 1391 to 1393, written in the mode of the Song of Roland. The war plot in it is even more fascinating.

Active economic culture is the performance of Wallachia now. Wallachia has not been so good for a long time. Some people still call it the golden age now. After all, the gap before is too big, and they are not quite used to it for a while.

Raresh is now mixed with joy and sorrow. The joy is that after his efforts, Genoa agreed to reach an agreement with him to provide cotton, and the worry is that his funds are still not enough after the necessary.

The cotton provided by Genoa was purchased from the Syrian region of Egypt. In order to show Wallachia a little color, they played a bundled sale. To buy cotton, you must buy it all, and it is full payment.

The cotton was worth about 720 lei, but Lares only had 300 lei. What should he do?

At this time, he thought of a place where he could solve the problem.

Constanta Bank, the largest bank in Wallachia, not only had sufficient funds but also low interest rates. Many merchants would take out loans here, but if they could not pay them back, they would have to prepare their property in the city.

Lares walked into the bank, where many people were already handling business, including loans, remittances, and currency exchange. The sound of writing and talking did not stop, which was a bit annoying, but tolerable.

Lares sat down at a counter, and a person who looked like an accountant was receiving him.

"Excuse me, do you want a loan or exchange?"

"I want a loan of 500 lei."

The accountant calculated and said to Lares. "500 lei, three months, 10% interest."

Lares was a little surprised. This condition was much better than he thought. Although he had to pay 10% interest, it was already very good at this time when the interest rate was 20 to 30 percent.

Laresh signed his name without hesitation. He successfully obtained a purse containing 500 lei.

With this money, he can start his business plan. And the bank can also get its own income.

The loan business will soon surpass the exchange business to become the bank's first source of income. Because of its backstage and the toughness of the debt collectors, almost no one will owe money and not pay it back. This ensures that the bank will not suffer losses.

The thriving port made the two city-states unable to bear it anymore. They reached an agreement privately that if they had to use force, they would split it in half.

Before that, they jointly went to see Grand Duke Mircea.

"The Republic of Genoa pays tribute to the respected Grand Duke!"

"The Republic of Venice pays high tribute to the respected Grand Duke!"

Seeing these two envoys, Peter next to him sighed in his heart that they still came.

That's right, Wallachia is such a big fat piece of meat, how could they not take it seriously?

"I think you should know my son, Peter Bartram, the co-ruler of Wallachia."

The two envoys saluted Peter. Francesco, the Genoese envoy, was too familiar with him. He had dealt with this lord before and he was a very difficult opponent.

"Welcome to you. I wonder what the envoys are here for?"

The Venetian envoy Parma Sal took the lead in expressing his friendly intentions to the Grand Duke and hoped that Wallachia could sign a trade treaty with Venice.

"Your Highness, Venice attaches great importance to trade with your country. In order to promote relations between the two countries, I suggest that the two countries sign a trade agreement, which is very beneficial to both countries."

Mircea thought for a while and finally turned his eyes to Peter. Seeing this, Peter began to speak politely.

"Walachia welcomes friendly trade with any country. Wallachia already knows your intentions and believes that a satisfactory agreement will be reached soon."

Francisco was right. Peter still adopted the strategy of procrastination. But it also shows that the lord began to loosen up and only needed to continue lobbying to agree.

As for why Venice was brought along, it was because Genoa believed that its strength was still insufficient and needed another strong country to join.

Florence and Milan, these are not good. The economy is good, but the military is too bad. Looking around, there is only Venice.

Moreover, Venice has an absolute advantage in the Eastern Mediterranean, and nothing can be hidden from his eyes. In this case, then join.

Francesco continued to lobby the Wallachian government officials, using the ability of money to persuade them to persuade the Grand Duke to sign a trade agreement. Venice was the same, and it also negotiated with Peter at the same time. In addition to interests, it was military deterrence. Little did they know that this would have a counterproductive effect.

Since they want it so much, give it to them. However, the specific details of the treaty still need to be discussed.

Peter talked with the envoys of the two countries separately. In the conversation with Genoa, Peter showed his dependence on Genoa in the Black Sea trade and insisted on the principle of not selling land to them. Francesco could only accept it. After all, Wallachia was forced to sign with Venice.

In the process of talking with Venice, Peter showed a fearful look, highly praised Venice's achievements, but kept silent about their deeds, which made Parma very happy.

Walachia then signed trade agreements with the two countries, allowing merchants from both countries to enter each other's markets, but Venice's taxes were a little higher than Genoa's, which made Parma a little uncomfortable. He thought that this was obtained by Genoa paying something different, and he wanted to tell the Great Council about it and let them make the decision.

Since they want this, give it to them, but Peter will not let them take it so easily. What you want, you have to pay for it.

Peter also found out that Venice mainly trades in the Mediterranean, and the Black Sea is mainly Genoa. Since Genoa wants Venice to join, then come on. I don't know who will regret it in the end.