As for what are the shortcomings of camels? Marin thought about it, but he really didn't expect that camels are not afraid of drought or cold... Are they afraid of humid and hot weather?
Marin remembered that India seemed to have many camels in later generations. There was also rainy season in India, which was relatively humid and hot, and there was no such thing as camels that were not used to... It seems that the San in later generations had camel soldiers, and they even took them out to parade...
"Then try it!" Marin made up his mind. He planned to try it. Camels can adapt to Cuba's rainforest climate. If they adapt, they will use camels. If they are not adapted to tropical rainforests, they will use camels to go to West Africa to exchange cattle with the Mali Empire.
The climate in the Mali Empire was semi-arid, and camels were very practical there. Because camels in West Africa meant they could be cultivated or loaded goods, which was very practical. Moreover, the local climate was dry and hot, which was very suitable for camels to survive. If Marincoln changed one by one, the local indigenous people would probably be very happy. Moreover, camel meat is said to be delicious...
On the Pampas grassland, camels are probably quite practical, because the Pampas grassland is not wet. In the Acatama Desert in northern Chile, camels are more suitable, just for carrying saltpeter to the beach to load ships...
In fact, Marin took it for granted. Camels can indeed live in tropical rainforests, but they will be uncomfortable and are more likely to get sick. As for India, India cannot be considered a humid and hot climate. Moreover, India's camels are mostly distributed in dry areas along the western coast, with a shorter rainy season.
But his idea was also very good. Go to Cuba first. If not, exchange camels with the Mali Empire and even the Sanghai Empire for cattle. Most of the Mali Empire and most of the Sanghai Empire are located in the dry and hot inland West Africa, and the camels are much more adaptable than cattle. Moreover, a camel weighs no less than ordinary scalpers, but it is more adaptable than cattle in arid areas, and has strong ability to carry goods. If Marin is willing to change one, the people of the Mali Empire and Sanghai Empire will definitely be happy.
Moreover, Africans do not understand the technique of bull nose ring, so it is difficult to tame cows. Camels are more gentle than cows without nose rings and are more suitable for controlling. What's more, camels cultivate more than 5 mu of land every day, while cattle only cultivate about 4 mu of land every day. No matter how you look at it, it is better to be camels. Of course, this refers to arid areas suitable for camels to survive. If it is a tropical rainforest, it is definitely better to be cattle. Because camels are not very adapted to humid and hot climates...
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Because there will be a large number of camels in the future, the previous four galley merchant ships suitable for the Mediterranean were obviously not enough. Therefore, Marin ordered the construction of several new and improved galleys (with artillery installed), and further improvements were made to increase the height of the cabin to facilitate the installation of camels.
In addition, Marin also planned to import wool, sheepskin and rice from Egypt. In fact, these products are available in Europe, and Marin does not need to buy them from Egypt. However, after Egypt lost the huge profits in the spice trade, the future economy will definitely be difficult. Therefore, Marin, based on the principle that helping Egypt is to weaken Turkey, he still planned to import these seemingly unnecessary things from Egypt.
Also, when the Mamluk dynasty imported from India's Uz steel was cut off, Malin planned to send his fleet to India to help bring some Uz steel back. Then, he was transported to Egypt through the Mediterranean route. In this way, the Mamluk cavalry would not lack Damascus scimitar, and could fully guarantee the combat effectiveness of the Mamluk cavalry. At present, the Mamluk cavalry with excellent Damascus scimitar was no worse than that of the Turkish cavalry. At the beginning, they had defeated the Mongolian cavalry.
In addition, Malin also planned to suggest that the Mamluk dynasty open pilgrimage to Europeans. Because Jerusalem, the holy land of Christianity, was under the control of the Mamluk dynasty. If the Mamluk dynasty in Egypt was willing to open pilgrimage to Europeans and impose pilgrimage taxes, it would probably make a fortune. You should know that there are so many Christians in Europe, and once the pilgrimage in Jerusalem is opened, it will definitely be much more income than the hajj of Mecca.
After all, the Arab region was still a relatively poor nomadic region in this era, while the Europeans were much richer. Unlike later generations, because the Middle East had a lot of oil and local tycoons were everywhere. In comparison, the Europeans in this era were much richer. If the pilgrimage was opened, the Mamluk Dynasty could also make a big profit based on the habit of collecting high taxes on pagans by Allah. At the same time, Venice, which is responsible for Mediterranean shipping, would probably make a big profit. In this way, it would also open up a new way of wealth for the Mamluk Dynasty so that it would not decline rapidly due to the severance of spice trade.
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Just as Marin was full of camels and Egypt's affairs, the fight between England and Scotland on the British Isle also began to intensify.
Edward publicly expressed his anger at Scotland's behavior of throwing dirty water on him, and asked the Kingdom of Scotland to change its words and apologize publicly. Otherwise, England would teach Scotland an unforgettable lesson.
Then, England began to openly recruit soldiers nationwide, as if they were going to "do a big fight".
In fact, Edward did not come up with the agreement to "success the throne" signed with James IV before returning to China. Otherwise, Scotland would have discovered Edward's intention to annex Scotland at this time.
And when Edward did not disclose the agreement, Edward recruited troops and prepared for war at this time, which was more like a large-scale border conflict with Scotland, unlike a battle to destroy the country.
As for Scotland, John Stewart (John I), who had become the newly ascended throne, knew that a public apology might cause England to lose the excuse of sending troops, but he just couldn't apologize. Why? Because, once he apologized and Edward washed away the suspicion of assassinating James IV, then he would become a suspect in regicide, unable to hold the throne, and even be deposed and detained... Therefore, although he knew that it would anger England, he had to bite the bullet and continue to insist that England sent someone to kill James IV. And his judgment was actually fine...
This chapter is not over, please click on the next page to continue reading! Edward insisted that James IV was definitely not killed by the English. Even Edward stroked the Bible in front of the envoys from various countries and sweared that it was definitely not the English who killed James IV. Otherwise, he would be willing to accept any punishment...
And the messengers from all over the country were also confused - was it really not Edward's move? Otherwise, how could Edward dare to make a pledge in the name of God and the Bible?
In fact, this was the wrong idea given to him by Marin, who was good at playing words games. Edward said rightly, the one who killed James IV was indeed not an Englishman, but a subordinate of Marin of Germany... Although he was the instructor, when he swore, he said, "James IV was definitely not an Englishman killed"... There is nothing wrong with this, it was indeed not an Englishman killed, but he did not mention whether the instructor was an Englishman...
This unethical word game fooled the messengers from many European countries, making them believe that James IV's death really had nothing to do with Edward...
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Then Edward began to explode his troops with confidence and began to build a large camp near the northern border of Northumberland, clearly showing an attitude of sending troops to attack Scotland.
In fact, Edward's actions at the land border between England and Scotland were all feinted. The real killer was Marin's Fourth Legion stationed in Saccarat in Northumberland.
The Fourth Legion of the Beihai Kingdom is a fully organized army of 10,000 people. It has participated in the "Lubeck War" and Edward's war to seize the throne. It is an elite army with strong combat effectiveness and blood. This army conducts landings across the sea, and Edward is also more at ease.
Just when England and Scotland were having diplomatic quarrels, Sakara brought the Fourth Legion to the coastal areas of Northumberland and conducted wading landing exercises. Because the coastal areas near Edinburgh definitely do not have enough docks to accommodate 10,000 troops at the same time. Therefore, most soldiers still need to practice wading landing. Only baggage and cavalry will land through the dock. As for ordinary infantry, just wading and climbing ashore directly. Anyway, the European region has entered summer and is not afraid of water cold...
Chapter completed!