King of German Mercenaries

The importance of Cork is self-evident, especially since the news from Kidd showed that Cork was an important export port for Irish wool, which was very important.

Because, with the British ban on exporting wool under the order of Henry VII, the price of wool in Europe has been rising. Even the Flanders region, the most prosperous wool spinning center, has been greatly affected. Because of the shortage of wool, many woolen mills had to close down.

On the island of Ireland, under the influence of the United Kingdom, the sheep farming industry is also relatively developed. Moreover, the island of Ireland covers an area of ​​more than 80,000 square kilometers, not much smaller than England. The island's population is also quite large, with more than 800,000 people. With land and population, sheep farming is naturally easy to develop.

Moreover, the climate of Ireland is very characteristic, which is very suitable for raising sheep. This is because the western part of the island of Ireland faces the Atlantic Ocean and is directly impacted by the warm Atlantic current. Therefore, the island of Ireland has a mild climate all year round. But at the same time, there is more rainfall, especially in the western region facing the warm Atlantic Current.

This is a good thing and a bad thing...

Originally, with the temperature in Ireland, it was very suitable for agriculture. However, because the rains are too frequent in the west. Rainfall is usually good, but if it also rains during the autumn harvest, it will cause huge difficulties in harvesting, and it is easy to cause crops to rot in the fields.

Because the ancients harvested purely by hand, but there was no harvester. Every day, a farmer harvests up to a few acres of wheat. It will take ten days and a half to complete the harvest.

However, during this time, it cannot rain. Otherwise, huge losses will be incurred. Therefore, Irish agriculture is mainly concentrated on the east coast, not the west coast.

Because the eastern coast faces away from the Atlantic Ocean, although it is affected by the North Atlantic warm current, it has much less rainfall and less rainfall in autumn. Therefore, the climate over there does not affect the autumn harvest, so it is suitable for the development of agriculture. And the eastern part of Ireland, most suitable for agricultural development, is now under the control of the English...

However, even so, other parts of the island of Ireland are also very suitable for the development of animal husbandry. Because rainfall is not only not harmful to the growth of pastures, but beneficial. Also, the rainfall in Ireland, even in the west, is relatively uniform and not large, and the rainfall is not violent. This is good for grass growth.

So, the island of Ireland is a lush and very suitable place for livestock farming…

If it weren't for the fact that there were too many indigenous separatist forces on the island of Ireland, and there were endless disputes, the island of Ireland should be a very prosperous animal husbandry country...

Of course, the dispute on the island is about Marin P? He just wants to make a profit...

As the most important wool export port in the southern part of the island of Ireland, Cork is also very meaningful for the whole island of Ireland. As long as you control Cork City, you can control a large proportion of Ireland's wool exports.

And now that wool is so tight in the European market, isn't it still a big profit if you have mastered the export of Irish wool?

Moreover, Marin can also import his own salt into the island of Ireland through Cork to make a profit...

Speaking of which, as a big island surrounded by the sea, Ireland has to import salt from the United Kingdom, which is really enough to make Marin speechless.

Marin knew that peat was all over the island of Ireland. Peat is also a very good fuel, its calorific value, although not as good as coal, is stronger than firewood. However, peat in Ireland is mainly distributed in the central and eastern areas controlled by the British.

Because peat soil can not only be used as fuel, but also a very fertile agricultural soil. Therefore, the eastern part of the island of Ireland not only has a good climate, but also has good soil, which is very suitable for the development of agriculture. But the land was taken by the damned English.

Marin couldn't get the fertile soil on the east coast, but through Cork, he was able to buy wool and leather from the island of Ireland at low prices and sell them on the European continent.

You must know that the 15 most powerful dignitaries in Cork before became rich families by selling wool and leather for export, and controlling the import of salt, iron and wine.

It's a pity that these people are too inflated. For the title promised by Richard, they put their lives on the line, and they were defeated in the end...

Now, Marin only needs to send a small number of troops to conquer Cork City, an important port in Ireland, and then control the export of wool from the island of Ireland and the import of goods...

As for the threat of the Counties of Desmond, Kidd also inquired about it. According to local people, the army that Earl Desmond can gather is only three or four thousand people, and it is not very elite.

At the same time, the city walls of Cork are very tall and strong. This is because the Cork city dignitaries, who control the export of wool and the import of materials in Ireland, have invested in the construction of tall and strong city walls for their own safety.

As long as there are a few hundred guards, even if Earl Desmond brings 5,000 people, it will not be able to defeat...

But now, the strong men of Cork City have been killed by fake Richard in England. Now, the guards on the city walls are all old people, just pretending, and there are less than 100 people...

In the face of 100 old men, Marin felt that hitting them would not be a problem at all...

After thinking twice, Marin decided to take Cork City. Right now, Henry VII has no time to take care of the island of Ireland. After Hengba came to power, he had time to take care of the island of Ireland, and he had already established a firm foothold in the island of Ireland. Maybe, they have conquered several small indigenous countries.

At that time, Marin will definitely have a big place in Germany, and he will no longer be a small fish and shrimp. Even in the face of Hengba, Marin needn't be afraid, plus he ordered the technology tree, he may not be able to defeat Hengba. Maybe, you can take the opportunity to completely drive the English forces out of Ireland and dominate the island...

Thinking of this, Marin smiled stupidly, so much that his saliva leaked out of laughter...

After making up his mind, Marin began to send troops to occupy Cork. However, in order to avoid provoking Henry VII, Marin did not plan to use his own banners for the time being, but decided to maintain the status quo and support puppets in Cork City.

On the surface, Cork City is still an autonomous city authorized by the King of England, but the garrison is all dispatched by Marin. Who do you think has the final say here?

Moreover, when Marin has conquered the East Frisian Country and stabilized his rule, he can bring troops to Cork and then attack the Desmond Country.

You know, the county of Desmond is huge. The counties of East Friesland are full of calculations, including the semi-independent Jeve area (about 500 square kilometers), but only more than 3,600 square kilometers. And the county of Desmond has a land area of ​​more than 10,000 square kilometers. Although this place is not suitable for farming, it is also very good to use for sheep herding. After all, European wool is so in short supply right now...

What's more, the sheep industry on the island of Ireland is already very developed. Unlike the Teutonic States, which Marin suggested to develop sheep farming, the sheep farming industry has only started, and it is estimated that it will take ten or twenty years to develop. After all, it takes a long time for a sheep to give birth to a sheep. In Ireland, the sheep farming industry was not bad, and there are a lot of sheep here. Even if sheep give birth to sheep, the base of sheep in Ireland is large, and the development is faster...

Moreover, Cork Port is also an important seaport closest to the Atlantic Ocean. Even the famous Titanic of later generations sailed from this port to the Atlantic Ocean. Therefore, this is an important frontier port to the Americas, which is of great strategic value.

The more Marin thought about it, the more he felt that Cork was extremely important. So, he sent people again to Lübeck to order 4 warships...

Such an important port is impossible without warships guarding it. After all, it is an important wool export port on the island of Ireland, and the stakes are huge.

Of course, as far as this attack on Cork is concerned, no warships are needed, just send someone to besiege the city. Kidd has already inquired, and now the elderly and women of Cork City go out of the city to dig wild vegetables every day, otherwise they will starve to death. As long as the city is surrounded, starvation alone can make the people in the city have to surrender...

Thinking of this, Marin decided to dispatch a group of fishing boats and 1,000 soldiers to lead him to attack Cork...

Such a potential trading city is still an empty city, don't want it for nothing... don't want it is a fool!

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