The Rise of the European Emperor

Because it was Marin who pioneered the use of this sweet milk tea in Europe, it has not yet been discovered in other regions. Therefore, Duke Alexander asked for the name of this drinking method.

Originally, Marin wanted to say that it was British milk tea. However, Britons are not drinking tea yet. After thinking about it, Marin casually said:

"Let's call it Earl Grey Milk Tea..."

Archduke Alexander thought about it for a while, and it really is—Isn't Marin the Count of East Frisian? The drinking method he came up with can naturally be called Earl Grey Milk Tea...

Then, Archduke Alexander officially identified "Earl Grey Milk Tea" (or "East Frisian Earl Grey Milk Tea") as the premium drink of the Lithuanian Royal Palace. Whenever a distinguished guest comes to the door, he will bring out "Earl Grey Milk Tea" to entertain...

Marin didn't know, but he said something casually today, which later became the standard name for sweetened milk tea - Earl Grey Milk Tea, and it spread all over the world with the great voyage. Even though he later gained a higher status, the name "Earl Grey Milk Tea" was retained.

Moreover, a tea brick trade route was opened up from the grasslands of Eastern Europe to the grasslands of northern China. Traders from the Huaxia grasslands transported the inferior tea bricks exchanged from the border "Tea-Horse Market" to Eastern Europe to meet the needs of local nobles. It was not until later that Marin opened up a tea trade route by sea, and this land-based tea trade route with high freight costs gradually declined...

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After drinking the milk tea, Marin began to bring the topic back to business. However, when Marin mentioned that Lithuania should send troops and attacked the Grand Duchy of Moscow when the main force of the Grand Duchy of Moscow was no longer in the country, Marin was surprised to find that the glass with milk tea in Grand Duke Alexander's hand almost fell to the ground...

Obviously, the Grand Duke was frightened by Maozi's fighting power...

It's no wonder that in 1500, Ivan III united with the Crimean Khanate and attacked Lithuania in a big way, defeating Lithuania.

Later, Archduke Alexander went to help King Vladislas II of Hungary and King of Bohemia, and asked him to help mediate. And Vladislas II is the eldest brother of Archduke Alexander...

The Jagiellonian Dynasty is also a bullshit. Several sons of the King of Poland and the Grand Duke of Lithuania, Casimir IV, occupied several countries-the eldest son Vladislas II is the king of Bohemia and Hungary; the second The son died early; the third son John I was the king of Poland (after his death in 1501, the king of Poland was also held by the Grand Duke Alexander); the fourth son Alexander was the Grand Duke of Lithuania and later became the king of Poland; the fifth son Sigmund I, Later, he succeeded the childless Archduke Alexander and became the Archduke of Lithuania and the King of Poland...

When Grand Duke Alexander was beaten by the Grand Duchy of Moscow and the Khanate of Crimea in 1500, he asked his brothers for help. It is a pity that the powerful local nobles in Poland are not willing to help. As a last resort, Archduke Alexander turned to his eldest brother, the Kingdom of Hungary. Fortunately, the Hungarian cavalry still has some prestige. After ceding several cities, the Grand Duchy of Moscow and the Crimean Khanate stopped.

However, after this battle, the Archduke Alexander was also frightened. When Marin proposed to let Lithuania attack the Grand Duchy of Moscow, Grand Duke Alexander shook his head desperately, but refused. Even with fear in his eyes...

After many times of persuasion to no avail, Marin finally understood that the Grand Duke of Alexander was a coward, and it would be fruitless to count on him...

Even the feat of buying Crimea Khan with 15,000 gold coins in 1512 was done by his successor, Sigmund I.

But Sigmund I is not yet on the throne, at least a few years from now. However, the situation on the front line is now tense, and it is impossible to wait for Sigmund I to become the Grand Duke of Lithuania.

"Your Excellency, what if I can persuade the Crimean Khanate not to stand on the side of the Grand Duchy of Moscow?" After all, Marin was unwilling to give up the opportunity to let Lithuania send troops.

Because Lithuania is also one of the most powerful countries in Europe. In this era, the national power of Lithuania was stronger than that of the Kingdom of Poland. Whether it is land area or population, it is stronger than Poland. However, Poland is a kingdom and Lithuania is a grand duchy. Later, when the two countries were federated, Poland was ranked first. In fact, Lithuania is no less powerful than Poland.

It is only because the Grand Duchy of Lithuania is immortal, and neighbors with the fierce Crimea and the wolf-like Grand Duchy of Moscow, it has been completely suppressed, which is extremely sad.

If the Grand Duchy of Lithuania was placed in Germany, even Austria of the Habsburg family would not be able to match the national strength of Lithuania. With such strength, he could at least be an elector.

It is a pity that Lithuania is in Eastern Europe, with the powerful Crimean Khanate and the Grand Duchy of Moscow on the side, so it is so tragic...

You must know that most of the territory of Ukraine, known as the granary of Russia in later generations, was still under the control of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania at this time. Only most of the Black Sea coast is still under the control of the Crimean Khanate. Large tracts of black land in northern and western Ukraine, which at this time belonged to Lithuania. The reason why the Grand Duchy of Moscow attacked Lithuania was mainly to compete for Ukraine. Because, the core area of ​​the former Rus, Kiev, the capital of the Kievan Rus Principality, is still in the hands of the Lithuanians.

Obviously, the Grand Duchy of Moscow, which is determined to unify the entire Rus region, will not give up the Ukraine region, which was once the core region of the Rus.

Moreover, the territory of Ukraine is indeed fertile, with large areas of black land, which are very suitable for food cultivation. If it weren't for the frequent invasions of the Tatar cavalry of the Crimean Khanate, this should be the most agriculturally developed area in Europe...

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"Isn't the Crimean Khanate on the side of the Grand Duchy of Moscow?" After hearing Marin's words, Grand Duke Alexander was a little surprised. Because the Crimean Khanate is an ally of the Grand Duchy of Moscow. Will allies betray? This is rare in Europe, where knightly glory prevails.

However, Archduke Alexander did not know that the Crimean Khanate was not European, and its culture was completely different from that of Europe. For the Crimean Khanate, interests are the most important. As for what allies, what if they betrayed? Betrayal of an ally is not a big deal, as long as the price is high enough...

"Yes, I will find a way to make the Crimean Khanate renounce its alliance with the Grand Duchy of Moscow. The best outcome is for the Crimean Khanate to attack the Grand Duchy of Moscow. No matter how bad it is, let them stop supporting Moscow. The Grand Duchy..."

"Let the Crimean Khanate turn their backs on their allies? Is this possible?" Archduke Alexander's eyes were full of suspicion and some fear. For the powerful Crimean Khanate, the Grand Duke Alexander was very afraid.

"His Excellency, don't look at the Crimeans in the eyes of Europeans. Strictly speaking, the Crimeans are Tatars. The Tatars have no knightly culture and no knightly glory. As long as we are willing to give them If they have enough interests, they will choose to cut off diplomatic relations with the Grand Duchy of Moscow. Moreover, the original alliance between the Crimean Khanate and the Grand Duchy of Moscow was mainly to deal with the Golden Horde. However, now, the Golden Horde has perished, Kerry Is it necessary for the Mia Khanate to form an alliance with the Grand Duchy of Moscow?"

"this……"

Archduke Alexander thought for a long time and said:

"What you said seems to make sense, what should I do?"

"Bribery! Bought the Crimean Khanate with a lot of money! Best, let them attack the Grand Duchy of Moscow!"

"bribe?"

"Yes, Your Excellency, you should know that the Crimean Khanate is a very poor country. The people of this country don't know how to farm, but only herd. Moreover, because of their poor relations with European countries, their livestock They can't sell it either. Therefore, their country is actually very poor. Even, in order to get money, they send a large number of cavalry every year to snatch people and sell them as slaves in Eastern European countries. Why do they do this? Not to exchange some money If we are willing to spend money to bribe them, there is a high chance that they will betray the Grand Duchy of Moscow. At least, they will not help the Grand Duchy of Moscow attack Lithuania in future wars!" Marin said with certainty.

"It's wonderful! Brother, I completely agree with this lord!" A very standard Latin language suddenly came from outside the palace hall. Then, a tall, handsome man in his thirties walked in. Walking and applauding...