Chapter 2034: Peter Hoffman

Of course, the establishment of Petersburg is a matter of later time. The Grand Duchy of Moscow hasn't started the war yet, and Marin will take the shot later. But preparations can be done in advance. No, Marin called Peter's cousin. Because it was in the palace office, not the backyard, it was obvious that they wanted to discuss business. Therefore, Peter's cousin formally performed the aristocratic salute: "Good day, Your Majesty, what can I do for you?" Marin put down the quill, got up and said seriously: "Yes, Peter, I have an important The task is entrusted to you, are you willing to accept it?" After hearing this, Peter Hoffman immediately lifted his spirits, he knew that his opportunity had come... You know, as a child of the Hoffman family, but because Marin The country of China was built by themselves, not inherited from their common ancestors. Therefore, Peter knew that he was a child of the Hoffman family, but not a member of the North Sea royal family. Because Marin, the first-generation king, is just his cousin. Therefore, he has no complaints about Marin only giving a third-class baron and an ordinary baron. After all, he didn't contribute much to Marin either. However, seeing that Simon of the same age has become the earl and lord of the huge Ukrainian country, it would be false to say that he is not jealous. That's the earldom! An independent small kingdom with the final say! However, he didn't make an inch of merit, and he didn't have the face to ask Marin for a higher title and more fiefdoms. Moreover, he also knew that his title and fiefdom were obtained by relying on his father Yule to help Marin manage business and relationships in the Teutonic country. He knew that Marin had a heart for the Teutonic country, but he didn't feel disgusted. Because Marin is his cousin. If Marin controls the Teutonic Kingdom, the benefits of their father and son will be indispensable. Therefore, Jule Hoffman is also very dedicated to Marin's request. And Peter himself was eager to build a career. But Yule was unwilling to let him take risks on the battlefield, because after Peter's mother Tana gave birth to Peter, her health became poor and she took medicine all the year round, so she couldn't have a second child. In other words, Peter is Jule Hoffmann's only heir and heir. Therefore, Yule would rather work hard on his own than take the risk of his son going to the battlefield to exchange military merits. Moreover, for Le, the third-class baron is also a baron and can be hereditary! Therefore, Marin usually fights without Peter. But this time, Marin said that he would entrust him with a heavy responsibility, and Peter was also a little confused. But he guessed that it should be the task of civil servants. Because, he is not a warrior himself. Because of the difficult life of Jule's family in his early years, Peter was weak and sick since he was a child. When I grew up, I came to East Frisia and lived in good conditions. I have taken care of my body, but I have never been strong enough. Even if he was sent to the battlefield, he would still be giving food to people. Therefore, Peter had already had a guess in his heart... "I am willing to take over the task, please order!" Knowing that his cousin would not harm him, Jule accepted the task calmly. Moreover, because he was weak since he was a child, he has read a lot and has some talents. "It's like this. I plan to occupy the mouth of the Neva River in the future and build a port fortress on the south bank of the mouth of the Neva River..." Peter suddenly opened his mouth in shock: "The Neva River is the territory of the Grand Duchy of Moscow..." Most people don't know , but Peter grew up in the Teutonic country, and he still has a good understanding of the major powers around the Teutonic country. The Teutonic state is not a weak power, but it is still being rubbed on the ground by Lithuania and Poland. The Grand Duchy of Moscow is a more powerful country that can hold Lithuania on the ground. In the "Ugra River Standoff" that broke out two years before his birth, the Grand Duchy of Moscow dispatched 200,000 troops! Although the mouth of the Neva River is now a large swamp, it is also the territory of the Grand Duchy of Moscow. In fact, Ivan III also thought about establishing a trading port at the mouth of the Neva River. However, because of the Hanseatic merchants who expelled Novgorod back then, the Hanseatic merchants were extremely hostile to the Grand Duchy of Moscow. Several merchant ships sent by Ivan III were directly destroyed by the Hanseatic League on the Baltic Sea, and all the people on board were killed. Then, the Grand Duchy of Moscow stopped talking about establishing a trading port. Later, Mrs. Pusko simply handed over the salt trade and other projects.

And Mrs. Psko also relied on the Hanseatic merchants from the Livonian Knights... But no matter what, the Grand Duchy of Moscow is a proper land tyrant! With an army of 200,000, the entire German states can gather so many troops together, right? Even France, the most powerful country in Western Europe, usually has a maximum of about 100,000 troops. So many troops would gather so many troops unless they were fighting for their lives... Marin waved his hand and told Peter to be calm: "Don't get excited, Peter, I didn't say that it is unrealistic to occupy there now. That is a long-term future Plan, but now, we can make some preparations in advance." Marin did not tell Peter the secret of the steel nail slug, as long as the steel nail slug is taken out and equipped with a large number of troops, what about the large number of Moscow troops? In the Crimean War of later generations, the Tsarist Russian army was brave enough, right? But wasn't it defeated by the Minie rifle that the British and French allied forces could aim and shoot accurately? For the same reason, in the face of a slug that can accurately aim at 200 meters or even 300 meters, the army of the Grand Duchy of Moscow has no chance of winning. Their most elite arquebus shooter is a joke in front of slugs. As long as they kill the elite veterans in the front row and the farmers in the back row, there is a high probability that they will disperse...Marin spread out the map, pointed to the map and said to Peter: "I plan to send you to pretend to be a big businessman first, Through bribes and purchases, buy a large piece of land on the south bank of the Neva Estuary." "Then, you build a house with a high-walled compound directly here. The specification is lower than that of the castle, but it must have a strong defense..." In fact, What Marin asked Peter to build was similar to the Wubao built by the powerful landlords in the Eastern Han Dynasty. The reason why they don't go directly to the castle is because the nobles have the right to build the castle, and it is illegal for ordinary businessmen to build it. As long as you don't build castles, just strengthen the walls and bribe local officials, it's fine. But in actual combat, as long as the wall is tall and strong enough, the defense is actually very strong. Marin asked Peter Hoffman to go there to build a dock near the river, which could withstand the siege of the Moscow army. To this end, he will provide him with cement and asbestos, and come up with asbestos concrete to strengthen the defense. In addition, this dock will also build a large number of basements. Mainly, Tibetan soldiers and food. Once Marin sends out troops, at the same time as the frontal troops are sent out, part of the army will also be sent to land in Petersburg, go up the river, and attack the side of the Grand Duchy of Moscow. At the same time, open up the population transportation channel. "After the Wubao is built, you can build several piers by the river. But not in the name of commercial piers, but fishing piers..." Right now, the maritime trade of the Grand Duchy of Moscow is blocked by the Hanseatic League, and it is really necessary to do it immediately Anyone can see a problem at the trade dock. But there is nothing wrong with setting up a fishing pier. Get more small fishing boats and go fishing in the Baltic Sea. Even the Neva River and Lake Ladoga, which connects to the Neva River, are also important fishing areas. Peter's task was to pretend to be a wealthy businessman and buy a large piece of land on the south bank of the Neva River estuary, posing as a landowner. At the same time, build a fishing pier, get a few small fishing boats, and go fishing in Lake Ladoga. While surveying the waterways, we are also preparing for the landing of warships in the future... Read the book and draw up to 888 cash red envelopes! After explaining the task, Marin told Peter to go back first. He gave Peter a month's vacation. Peter got married last year. The marriage partner was a baronial family in the Duchy of Cliff, and it was personally introduced by his father's boss, Grand Master Philip. What Marin meant was to let Peter sow the seeds as soon as possible, and if he could leave offspring to carry out the mission, it would be easier to explain to Uncle Le. In fact, Peter is not the only one who is suitable for this mission in the North Sea country. Mainly, Marin also wanted to give Peter a chance to make meritorious service, so that he could mention his title. In addition, the establishment of a Petersburg in the name of Peter is also caused by Marin's bad taste. He really wanted to know what he would think when he saw the nearly two-hundred-year-old Petersburg at the mouth of the Neva River if there was a Peter the Great in later generations...

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