Chapter 720： Poland is the best ally

In fact, Marin is still exaggerating. The dowry of the fifty carts he prepared this time had the highest value. In fact, it was the three carts of silk and the cart of gold and silver utensils. The four cars add up to an estimated value of over 30,000 gold coins.

Then, the most expensive one on the bright side is probably the three-car spice. European spices are now super expensive, with a market price of 10 shillings per pound, or 2 gold coins per pound. Speaking of the three major car spices, it is estimated that the market price can be around 20,000 gold coins.

Of course, this is the market price. But considering that the purchase price of Marin ’s men in India is less than 2 fenny per pound, five or six thousand pounds of spices, the cost is only about 200 gold coins ... well, it ’s really a saving money for the spouse to spice up. Face-saving, Marin now only hates that there are not too many spices left before, leaving only three carts ...

As for cane sugar, paper, salt and spirit whiskey, it is very high-end to outsiders. But here in Marin, it's actually nothing.

Finally, after Kohler's estimation, the cost of these 50 cars is about 50,000 gold coins. However, the market price is as high as 200,000 gold coins or more. No way, this is the cost gap. Marin has mastered advanced science and technology and exclusive trade channels, and can obtain some expensive materials at low cost. Therefore, although the cost is only more than 50,000 gold coins, in the eyes of outsiders-Marin has prepared a dowry of more than 200,000 gold coins for her sister, which is almost heaven ...

What is the concept of 200,000 gold coins? There are probably only a few major countries in Europe where the annual revenue can be higher than this value. In Germany, the annual income of most princes is less than 200,000 gold coins. Therefore, in terms of market value, Marin's dowry is too rich this time. And when Anne married Poland, she also had a face ...

"What, you're right? So many expensive materials, only cost more than 50,000 gold coins?" Old Huffman and Mrs. Mary were also a little stunned.

The second elder was not very clear about the status of Marin ’s operations in the American colonies. After all, Marin only offered them as honorable mascots. The old Huffman was a scumbag, and he didn't understand. As for Mrs. Mary, she is indifferent and has little interest in exploring these. Therefore, the cost of sugar, paper, and whiskey spirits is not too clear. They only know the cost of table salt and spices.

Seeing the dowry of these fifty carts, Mrs. Mary estimated the market value to be over 200,000 gold coins. At this time, the old Huffman couple also feel embarrassed-it is not reasonable to let the son prepare the dowry for the daughter. Unexpectedly, the son was so **** ... can't bankrupt his son for his daughter ...

So, the second elder came over and wondered whether Marin would reduce the cost. But Marin didn't care much. After all, he was in England this time, not only did he copy the homes of those nobles, but he also got a lot of good news. Moreover, when he left, Marin extorted a lot of Edward's money by helping Edward to run the Holy See, with a total value of hundreds of thousands of gold coins. Therefore, the dowry of more than 50,000 gold coins, he did not pay attention to it.

Of course, Marin didn't make so many dowries to support Annie. Strengthening ally relations with Poland is what Marin cares about most.

Sending more dowry can also enhance the favorability of Poland, and promote the relationship between the two sides. In the future, Marin will be used in Poland and Lithuania. After all, these are the two largest countries in Europe.

Not only can these two countries give Marin a strong political boost, but they can also help Marin suppress Russia with great potential. After all, the potential of Mao Zi was proved by future generations. Once Eastern Europe was unified by the hat, the pressure on Germany was too great.

The situation in Poland and Lithuania is very special. The nobles of these two countries are so powerful that it is difficult to form an efficient centralized kingdom. Work with them without worrying about allies being too strong, and at the same time be able to use them to suppress potential opponents.

Some people may find it difficult to understand, shouldn't Poland, which looks like a "people cook", be strong? Yes, Poland is very "cooking by the people", but that is the "dish cooking" of the nobility, which has nothing to do with the common people or the bourgeoisie. Therefore, in such a country, the local power is too strong to form an efficient centralization, and naturally it cannot be strong. At the very least, it is not strong military.

You know, the strength of the Russian Maozi is based on the absolute dictatorship of the Tsar. Later the strength of Germany was also built on the centralization of the empire. Whether it is Wei Er or Moustache, it can make the whole Germany run efficiently. And this is not available in France and Britain. Therefore, the French cannot face Germany alone. Only when Britain and France add up can a war be forced. If it were not for Russian help, neither Britain nor France could withstand the Second Empire. In World War II, it was even worse. France, which is full of beasts, is directly destroyed ....

Therefore, the more centralized the country, the stronger the war mobilization ability. Of course, this is the conclusion when both countries have similar national strength. If it is Lao Mei and Iraq, then there is no comparison. Although Lao Mei quarreled every day in Congress, people casually had one leg hair thicker than stupid Dam. So, it's so boring. It is most appropriate to compare Germany and France during World War I and World War II. Because, during the two world wars, Germany and France have little difference in national strength. But Germany is a nationwide mobilization and one mind. And France, haunting all day long. If it were not for the help of Britain, Germany would not be beaten by World War I. World War II was even more tragic, and the country was directly destroyed. Some people may say that the Germans are stronger than the French. This is not false, but the French army is not a bad breed. During World War I, many French soldiers died in the process of courageous charging, not in concentration camps. To put it bluntly, France just can't completely transform its powerful national power into war capability, which is a common problem of the country. Because the parliamentarians refuse to ...

Therefore, Marin concluded that Poland and Lithuania, which are lined with mountains on the inside, pose no threat (both of which were later extinct), while the authoritarian Russian Maozi is even more threatened.

At this stage, the fragmented Germany ~ www.novelhall.com ~ is far less powerful than the unified and centralized France. Fortunately, the German princes naturally know how to fight, and whoever engages in them, they will fight in groups. Therefore, France cannot annex Germany. Otherwise, Germany must be unlucky. However, the German princes still like infighting, and they will only unite at the juncture of life and death. For example, during the massive invasion of Turkey ...

Therefore, Marin likes countries like Poland and Lithuania that are destined to fail. These two countries are destined to be unable to completely transform their powerful national strength into war strength, and the threat is limited. However, they have the strength to fight against Maozi and resist Turkey. Used well, it is definitely a weapon to stir up the situation in Europe and is Marin's best ally.

Since it is necessary to win this best ally, some effort is still needed. Moreover, this time, not too much. The real cost is only more than 50,000 gold coins, but on the surface, it is worth more than 200,000 coins. It can definitely catch the eyes of the Polish nobles ...

And those Polish nobles are the real masters of Poland. Once you have a good relationship with them, you won't lose money in the future. At least, what happened in the future, Marin is not alone in heads-up. Poland may not send troops to help Marin fight, but as long as this ally is on the side, it is a huge deterrent. At least, before others form groups to beat themselves, think about the threat of Poland ... and preparing a seemingly very rich dowry is the first step for Malin to win over Poland ...