Although he is 28 years old, Simon is still essentially the muscled young man who doesn't like to use his brain. After being fooled by Marin's few words, he was a little confused.
According to Marin, there are 2 million Ukrainians on the Ukrainian prairie. The Cossacks are estimated to be hundreds of thousands. Of course, this not only includes the Cossacks on the Ukrainian prairie, but also the Rossacs in southern Russia, including the Cossacks in the Don River Basin.
But that doesn't matter. Marin's task to Simon was to let him unify Ukraine and all the Cossacks in southern Russia. Then, he would entrench in Ukraine and provide support at any time.
If hundreds of thousands of Cossacks were under Simon's command, then Simon had at least tens of thousands of Cossack cavalry, which was more fierce than the Crimean Khanate.
As for how Simon recruits those Cossacks? This is not too easy for Marin. With just two things, Simon can recruit a large number of Cossacks - spirits and salt...
On the Eastern European prairie, spirits are the most popular. The winter here is very cold, so don’t drink Erguotou too much. Moreover, Eastern Europeans have always liked the tradition and genes of drinking spirits. In later generations, many Eastern Europeans died of cold weather and fell drunk on the streets - frozen to death...
In later generations, Russian police would often patrol the streets in the middle of the night to check if there were any drunken drunks on the streets to prevent them from freezing to death. Of course, the process was very unfriendly. After these drunks were caught, they would directly pull them into the bureau, shave them with big ears and sober up. Then, they would close them for two days. If they had money, they would blackmail some bail or something. If they had no money, they would kick their butt and leave...
Therefore, for those who are coarse as long as they are willing to give strong wine, they will work hard...
As for salt, it is another strategic material on the Eastern European prairie. The overlords on the Eastern European prairie are Europeanized Mongolians, and their living habits are very similar to those of the Mongolians. Similarly, they are very short of salt. The Mongolians in the East are not bad, because there are some salt lakes on the Mongolian Plateau that can be picked up by the lake. After all, the Mongolian Plateau is very arid and there are many salt lakes. Although most of the salt lakes on the Mongolian Plateau are alkaline lakes and do not produce salt that can be eaten. But there are always a few salt lakes that produce salt.
The prairie in Eastern Europe is different. Although it is drier than Western Europe, it is wetter than the Mongolian Plateau. Therefore, it is harder to obtain salt here.
Although salt can be cooked by the sea, the Ukrainian beach was occupied by the brutal Crimeans. In front of the brutal Crimeans, there is still a loose plate of Cossacks, which is no match for them at all. Therefore, they are similar to the Poles and Lithuanians in the north, and they are all salt-deficient, and the salt price is also very expensive.
Therefore, as long as Simon can ensure that the liquor and salt can be sufficient, he will not worry about not being able to recruit Cossacks to serve him. Simon's territory does not produce liquor and salt. Therefore, even if Simon has tens of thousands of Cossack cavalry in the future, he must ask for the Beihai Kingdom. Without the supply of liquor and salt, the Cossacks will definitely disperse...
In this way, Marin can use two weapons of spirits and salt to firmly control Simon's Cossack group. Even if Simon dies and his son succeeds to the throne, he must rely on the spirits and salt of the North Sea Kingdom to maintain it...
As for the role of this Cossack power, it goes without saying that it is just to help fight against the Russians. At the same time, it will grab more Mao girls to send to Beihai Kingdom.
Although Mao Mei is a Slav, they gave birth to children with German young men, and that is the Germans. As long as the children learn German from an early age and have similar appearances, they can easily integrate into German society.
Unlike the Indian women of the Aztec Empire that Marin planned to have offspring with the young men of the colonial army, it would be difficult to identify with the North Sea because of their different skin colors. But that doesn't matter. What Marin needs is just those mixed-race children who can become workers who develop America in the future, not masters.
But Maomei is different. They look almost the same as German women. The main difference is language and customs. But if they become German soldiers and give birth to children, they will definitely receive German education, speak German, and live a German-style life from an early age. With similar appearances, they can easily integrate into the Beihai society.
Germany has too few populations, and the population of the whole population is only over 10 million. It is Beihai Country’s turn, with only about 1.5 million people. It is not enough for people to completely develop the Beihai Country, let alone develop tens of millions of square kilometers of America.
Even if England is to be annexed in the future, the total population is only 3 million. Including Scotland's 500,000 and Ireland's 200,000, it is only 3.7 million. If you want to develop the Americas, the labor force is seriously insufficient. Therefore, it is necessary to get more hairy girls and have more children.
Therefore, in the future, the North Sea Kingdom will definitely be popular with mistresses. Otherwise, there will be insufficient fertility. Therefore, Simon dared to ask for a mistress with Marin before. Because this guy felt that Marin encouraged this matter in the army. Even soldiers can have mistresses, so he, the third young master of the Hoffman family, cannot fall behind...
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It can not only help the Beihai Kingdom grab population, but also send Cossack cavalry to fight for the Beihai Kingdom, but also suppress Russia with great potential. Therefore, sending Simon to marry Ukraine as a lord is a good thing to win three goals in one fell swoop.
Of course, Marin did not expect Simon to have that ability. So, he would prepare a large number of talents to assist Simon and help Simon control the local area. Otherwise, Simon's simple mind might not survive three episodes...
After fooling Simon, Marin saw Simon standing there and thinking about it. After thinking for a while, Simon suddenly hugged his mistress, Nurse Anna, and said affectionately:
"Let us be companions in the world and live freely! Rising our horses and sharing the prosperity of the world..."
"I'll go!" Marin got goosebumps and suddenly filled her body - isn't this the lyrics of the German version of "Dang" that I sang in front of my family before? This guy actually used it to pick up girls... Oh, it's so irritating, I'm leaving... Is it too much to support such a guy to be the king of Cossacks...
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Marin suddenly wanted to replace Albert as the Ukrainian lord, but thinking of Albert's ability, Marin gave up again...
Albert is good at abilities and smart. If he knew that Ukraine had a large amount of coal and iron, he would definitely develop Ukraine in large quantities, which would go against Marin's original intention and might create a competitor. Marin sent people to control Ukraine to serve the Beihai Kingdom, not the competitor. Therefore, it is more suitable for Simon, who is powerful and has no brains...
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Back at the house in Secret, Kohler came with the latest information...
"Lord, the war report from Oldenburg has been heard. It is said that the Italian mercenaries guarding Oldenburg City fought evenly with the coalition of princes of the Eight Kingdoms..."
"What? Those Italians took drugs? They could withstand more than four times the siege of the German army? What's going on?" Marin was very surprised. He called Italian mercenaries just to delay time, but not to let them be the protagonists...
Kohler was speechless, he thought for a while and said:
"It seems to be because of the supplies in Oldenburg City..."
"What does it have to do with supplies?" Marin said in surprise.
"That's right, lord. Although those Italian mercenaries are not strong in combat, they are more greedy for money. You have said before that they can use the official materials in Oldenburg City at will..."
"That's right. I'm not afraid that they have no motivation to defend the city and surrender early. So, I'll give them some sweetness to stimulate them!"
Kohler said speechlessly:
"This is not a little sweetness. What you throw out is a huge fortune! You don't know the wealth of Oldenburg Province. You hoarded most of the money and grains in Oldenburg City. Do you know how much money and grains are worth?"
"No, I have obviously transported most of the food in Oldenburg to East Friesland!"
"Lord, don't forget the price of food. Oldenburg Province has been developing for a long time, and its wealth in the North Sea country is second only to East Friesland Province. Over the years, we have sold grain every year and saved too much money. This money, plus the majority of the small part of the food, is estimated by Pargani, the total value is more than 2 million Dukat gold coins."
"Pargani's grandson told the timid and rich Italian mercenaries that they won, and they let the city get their property, and they lose, and nothing... Then, the timid and rich Italian mercenaries were red and exploded directly, and they tied with more than four times the strong enemy..."
"This... I have too much wealth in the city..." Marlin was speechless.
"I am worried that the Eight-National Princes coalition was frustrated in Oldenburg City, so I gave up and continued to siege and then came to siege Orich! Even if they didn't come to Orich, we wouldn't be able to bear it if we went to Lyre or Norden City. After all, we are not prepared enough in the East Friesland Province. Now, how can we continue to drag the Eight-National Princes coalition..." Kohler sighed.
"This..." Marin also frowned a little and began to walk around and think of ways. Half an hour later, Marin suddenly slapped the table and said:
"Have it!"
Kohler had long been accustomed to Marin's behavior and said calmly:
"Please make an announcement!"
Marindao:
"You go and arrange a spy and deliberately tell the princes of the Eight Kingdoms - the property accumulated in Oldenburg City, worth more than 2 million Goulden gold coins..."
Kohler was shocked:
"You are... trying to stimulate the coalition of the eight-nation princes to attack Oldenburg City at any cost?"
Marin nodded and said:
"That's right, since you said that the money and food worth 2 million gold coins stimulated the cowardly Italian mercenaries who were always cowardly could fight like a drug. Then, by the same token, the coalition of the eight-nation princes who besieged the city of Eight Kingdoms will be excited to receive this news. Because as long as you capture the city of Oldenburg, this wealth will be theirs! People die for money, and birds die for food! In order to get this wealth, the coalition of the eight-nation princes will fight desperately!"
Kohler nodded:
"Okay, I'll make arrangements now!"
But in my heart, Kohler expressed his silence to the Italian mercenaries - you obviously did a good job, but when you meet an immoral employer, you insist on insulting you...
Marin had another idea in his mind - Made, who had known that he would not say it casually. Because he had not expected that so much wealth had gathered in Oldenburg City, Marin casually said that the city's money and grain Italian mercenaries could be used at will. If the Italians won, they would definitely take away the wealth, and Marin would not be able to stop it. After all, it was made publicly by himself. In this era, the promises of the Lord of a country could not be repentant.
Only when Italian mercenaries lose and Marin defeats the coalition of the eight kingdoms again can this wealth be regained...
Chapter completed!