The Rise of the European Emperor

Because it takes time to develop the steering wheel, and the upper edge gaff sail also needs further testing along the way, but these have nothing to do with Marin, so now Marin feels suddenly idle.

Marin suddenly regretted it - why didn't he study engineering before crossing the border? If you are an industrial designer and know how to build everything, it will save trouble. It is best to lead everyone directly into the era of internal combustion engines, and then dominate the world within ten years...

It's a pity that Marin is a liberal arts student and can only talk about it. Many truths have been seen in books or novels. However, he can only talk shit. Let him do it himself, it is not as good as a craftsman apprentice.

What's more, what makes Marin depressed is that he has crossed into the magnificent era of great sailing, but unfortunately, he wore it too early, it turned out to be the beginning period. That's all, a lot of navigation technology has not yet appeared. For this, Marin had to hustle to build the Galen ship. Now, I'm busy with the top-rigged sails, and the roulette-type steering wheel... None of this, I need Marin to do it. But he doesn't know anything, just talks. Therefore, Marin can only talk about it himself first, and then let the artisans who are at a loss to do research and development by themselves... This time has been greatly wasted...

However, then again, it is not easy for Marin to know those scientific truths. Even the physical and chemical knowledge at the high school level of later generations is extremely high-end in this era. Leonardo da Vinci, the smartest scientist in this era, was amazed at Marin's scientific "talent", and even resigned. But what makes Da Vinci feel strange is that Marin's various physical and chemical knowledge is straightforward. But once it gets to the hands-on part, it's super useless. Da Vinci, an experimental assistant, thinks he's useless...

In desperation, Marin had to bring out the so-called "Great Xian" Einstein, whose grandfather's grandfather had not yet been born, and said, "This is what my teacher Einstein taught me, and I knew there was such a thing." , but I haven't practiced it... so, it makes sense...

Just when Marin regretted not learning more engineering skills in his previous life in the palace, the guards came to report that John II, Duke of Cliff, was visiting...

As soon as he heard that this ally was visiting, Marin immediately cheered up and warmly received John II. After all, Marin now has something to ask of each other.

Because of his poor reputation among the princes, in order to avoid provoking the German princes too much, Marin decided to use the name of John II, Duke of Clifford, to declare war on Gerdes and win most of the principality of Gerdes. Territorial plan. Then, John II, Duke of Clifford, "hired" Marin's army to attack the Principality of Geddes and seize the very fertile land in the lower Rhine region in the Netherlands of Geddes. As for the remuneration for employment, it was the country of Mark that Marin had longed for. And the country of Mark is the core area of ​​the Ruhr area, the powerhouse of coal production...

Therefore, for Marin, John II, Duke of Cliff, is definitely an uncle who can't be provoked, and needs to be well served. To this end, Marin ordered the prince's middle door to be opened. Then, he personally took the civil and military officials such as Prime Minister Jeffrey and General Schwartz,

With the high-standard etiquette of welcoming the king, John II was greeted. When John II's carriage entered the palace, Marin even rode a horse to accompany the carriage.

"Oh, Grand Duke Marin, you are too polite!" John II said with a smile. Although the mouth was polite, the corners of John II's mouth grinned, indicating that the other party was very satisfied.

For traditional European nobility, face or something (that is, honor) is the most important thing. In many cases, face is even more important than gold coins. Therefore, Marin's way of giving face like this made John II, a veteran aristocrat, very useful.

Moreover, Marin is now the Grand Duke. Although the Grand Duke of Marin has specifically stated that he is on the same level as the Duke, the Grand Duke is the Grand Duke, and his status is higher than that of the Duke. Today, the Grand Duke of Marin, so generous, greeted himself with the high-standard etiquette of welcoming the king, still made John II feel more face.

In addition, coincidentally, John II also had ambitions to be king in his heart. It is a pity that his two feudal kingdoms have no money or a very strong army. Therefore, John II's ambition to be king can only be thought about in his heart. And Marin just greeted him with the etiquette of welcoming the king, and it just happened to make John II have an addiction to being a king...

After the guest and host were seated, Marin first asked his subordinates to serve the very popular Earl Grey milk tea, and then asked straight to the point:

"Lord John is welcome to visit. It's just that Lord John doesn't usually go abroad easily. I don't know what you are doing when you come to Aurich this time?"

Europeans don't like to be roundabout, and Germans are even more upright. Therefore, Marin directly asked his doubts.

After taking a sip of Earl Grey milk tea, Duke John II of Cleaver did not directly answer Marin's question, but instead asked:

"I heard that Mr. Marin has a lot of good spirits for sale? What kind of whisky is it?"

Marin immediately understood - it turned out to be for Erguotou Rye...

Marin didn't think that John II came to buy wine specifically. If a duke could come over in person, he was definitely not talking about buying wine and drinking it. Then, there is only one possibility - this guy wants to sell whisky as an agent... Only by being an agent can he earn enough...

However, Marin clearly remembers that this 40-proof spirit is not very popular in Germany. Because, the Germans are more fond of low-alcohol beer. So, Marin asked directly:

"John, I remember that the Germans don't like this kind of spirits very much..." The implication is that Marin is not optimistic about the sales of whiskey in the Principality of Clifford and the Earl of Mark.

John II smiled slightly and said:

"Of course I know this, so I want more than the exclusive distribution rights in the Principality of Clifford and the Counties of Mark, which really won't sell very well. But...my brother's Teutonic Order In this country, spirits will be very popular..."

"So that's the case..." Marin suddenly realized.

Although the Teutonic state was ruled by the Teutonic knights, the main population of the Teutonic state, the Prussians, were Slavs.

It is worth noting that the Prussians mentioned here are the aborigines in the East Prussia region, and have little to do with the so-called Prussians in the Prussian Kingdom later.

The so-called "Prussians" in the Kingdom of Prussia are actually mostly Germans. The Prussians referred to here are the aborigines and Slavs of the Teutonic Knights. They are actually Slavs who were forced to speak German by the knights of the Teutonic Order and gradually Germanized. Later, they gradually merged with the Germans...

The living habits of the native Prussians are naturally different from those of the Germans. Like the Poles, they also like to drink, and the stronger they are, the more they like it.

Moreover, the population of the Teutonic Knights is as high as one million, and most of them are native Prussians. Therefore, the country of the Teutonic Knights is definitely a big market for spirits. Therefore, Marin somewhat admired John II's vision.

If it were normal, Marin might refuse this request from John II. After all, this is a gratuitous request to split the money with Marin. But now, Marin really can't refuse. Because the capture of the Earl of Mark is too important for Marin, but the country of the Earl of Mark is in the opponent's hands. Moreover, attacking the Principality of Gede Corporation also requires the other party to come forward... Therefore, even though he was a little reluctant, Marin decided to give in...

"Okay, I agree. But, where is the head of Philip?" After all, the Teutonic Kingdom was in charge of the head of the Philip, the younger brother of John II. Therefore, this benefit is indispensable to the head of Philip.

"Don't worry, Philip asked me to talk to you this time. The profits from selling wine will be shared equally with Philip..."

Marin understood in seconds, this was to remind him that the interests of the two people needed to be divided more... Moreover, this also explained why John II knew that Marin personally went to battle to help sell whisky. After all, the Teutonic countries and Poland are neighbors, and it is no surprise that the Teutonic countries know that such a big thing has happened in Poland...

"Okay, I will wholesale it to you at 30% off the price!"

"70%? Can it be lower?" John II naturally wanted more profit.

"Mr. John, the cost of brewing is very high. In order to obtain high-quality wine, it is very wasteful to brew this kind of wine. Only the most essential part of the brewed wine can be extracted to ensure that the wine does not choke... 30% off for you. , I have already given up more than half of the profits..."

Marin tried to fool John II, and John II didn't know the technique of brewing Erguotou. Moreover, he didn't know that Marin had a lot of grain in his hands, and he thought that Marin bought the grain and brewed it. So, John II, Duke of Cleaver, agreed to this division.

"Then I wish us a happy cooperation. I will exchange the country of Mark for you as promised. The premise is that you will take down most of the territory of the principality of Gede and exchange it with me..."

"Okay, it's a deal!"