Chapter 2034： Peter Hoffman

Of course, the establishment of Petersburg is a future thing. The Grand Duchy of Moscow hasn't launched a war yet, and Marin will take action even later. But the preparation work can be done in advance. No, Marin called Peter's cousin. Because it was in the palace office, not in the backyard, it was obvious that it was about business. Therefore, cousin Peter formally performed the noble ceremony: "Good day, your majesty, may I have anything to do with me?" Marin put down the quill, got up and said seriously: "Yes, Peter, I have an important The task is entrusted to you, are you willing to accept it?" Peter Hoffman was instantly refreshed when he heard this. He knew that his opportunity had come... You know, as a child of the Hoffman family, but because of Marin The country was struck down by themselves, not inherited from their common ancestors. Therefore, Peter knew that he was a child of the Hoffman family, but not a member of the North Sea royal family. Because Marin, the first-generation king, is just his cousin. Therefore, he has no complaints that Marin only gave a third-class baron and an ordinary baron. After all, he also didn't contribute much to Marin. However, seeing that Simon of the same age has become the Count lord of the huge Ukrainian empire, it would be too fake to say that he is not jealous. That's the earl! An independent small kingdom that has the final say! However, he didn't make an inch of merit, and he didn't have the face to negotiate with Marin for higher titles and more fiefdoms. Moreover, he also knew that his title and fiefdom were obtained by relying on his Lao Tzu Yule to help Marin manage business and relations in the Teutonic state. He knew that Marin was interested in the Teutonic state, but he was not disgusted. Because Marin is his cousin. If Marin controls the Teutonic state, the benefits of their father and son are indispensable. Therefore, Uller Hoffman was also very dedicated to Marin's request. And Peter himself is also eager to build his merits. But Yule was reluctant to let him go to the battlefield to take risks, because after Peter's mother Tana gave birth to Peter, her health became bad and she took medicine all the year round and could not have a second child. In other words, Peter is the only heir and heir of Uller Hoffmann. Therefore, Yu Le would rather work harder than his son would venture out on the battlefield to change his military exploits. Moreover, for Le, the third-class baron is also a baron and can be hereditary! Therefore, Malin usually fights without Peter. But this time, Marin said that he would be entrusted with important tasks, and Peter was also a little confused. But he guessed that it should be the task of civil servants. Because he is not a martial artist himself. Because of the difficult life of the Yule family in his early years, Peter grew weak and sick. When I grew up and came to East Friesland, the living conditions were excellent, but I managed to raise my body, but I was not strong enough. Even if he was put on the battlefield, he would give people food. Therefore, Peter had already had a guess in his heart... "I am willing to take over the task, please tell me!" Knowing that his cousin would not harm him, Yu Le accepted the task calmly. Moreover, because he was frail since he was young, he has read a lot of books, and he is also quite talented. "That's it. I plan to occupy the Neva River mouth in the future and build a port fortress on the south bank of the Neva River mouth..." Peter suddenly opened his mouth in surprise: "The Neva River is the territory of the Grand Duchy of Moscow..." Most people don't know. , But Peter grew up in the Teutonic state, and he still knows the great powers around the Teutonic state very well. The Teutonic state is not a weak power, but it is still rubbed against the ground by Lithuania and Poland. The Grand Duchy of Moscow is a stronger country that can hold Lithuania on the ground. In the "Ugra River Standoff" that broke out two years before his birth, the Grand Duchy of Moscow dispatched 200,000 troops! Although the mouth of the Neva River is now a large swamp, it is also the territory of the Grand Duchy of Moscow. In fact, Ivan III also thought of establishing a trading port at the mouth of the Neva River. However, because of the expulsion of the Hanseatic merchants of Novgorod, the Hanseatic merchants were extremely hostile to the Grand Duchy of Moscow. Several merchant ships sent by Ivan III were directly destroyed by the Hanseatic League in the Baltic Sea, and all the people on the ships were killed. Then, the Grand Duchy of Moscow stopped mentioning the establishment of a trading port. Later, the salt trade and other items were simply handed over to Mrs. Pusko. And Mrs. Pushko also relies on the Hanseatic merchants of the Livonian Knights... But anyway, the Grand Duchy of Moscow is a proper land hegemon! 200,000 troops, together with all the states of Germany, can we make so many troops, right? Even France, the strongest country in Western Europe, usually has a 100,000 army at most. Unless you fight for your life, there will be so many troops...Marin waved his hand to make Peter feel safe and impatient: "Don't be excited, Peter, I didn't say that it is unrealistic to occupy there now. That is a long-term future. Plan, but for now, we can make some preparations in advance." Marin didn't tell Peter the secret of the nail bullet. As long as the nail bullet is taken out and equipped with a large number of troops, how about the number of Moscow troops? In the later Crimean War, the Tsarist army will be enough and brave enough? Wasn't it defeated by the Miner rifle that the British and French allied forces can accurately aim and shoot? By the same token, the army of the Grand Duchy of Moscow has no chance of winning in front of a single-headed bullet that can accurately aim at 200 meters or even 300 meters. Their most elite matchlockers are just a joke in front of the single-shot bullets. As long as you get rid of the elite veterans in the front row and the farmers in the back row, there is a high probability that they will be scattered...Marin spread out the map, pointed at the map and said to Peter: "I plan to send you to pretend to be a big businessman. Through bribery and purchases, you bought a large piece of land on the south bank of the Neva River mouth." "Then you directly build a high-walled residence here. The specifications are lower than the castle, but it must have a strong defense force..." In fact, Marin asked Peter to build a dock similar to that built by the landlords during the Eastern Han Dynasty. The reason why I didn’t go directly to the castle was because the nobles had the right to build the castle, and it was illegal for ordinary merchants to build it. As long as the castle is not built, the walls are strengthened, and the magistrates are bribed, nothing is going to happen. But in actual combat, as long as the wall is tall and strong, the defense is actually very strong. Marin asked Peter Hoffman to go there, just let him build a dock by the river that could withstand the siege of the Moscow army. To this end, he will provide him with cement and asbestos, and produce asbestos concrete to strengthen his defenses. In addition, this dock will also build a large number of basements mainly for Tibetan soldiers and food. Once Marin sent troops, while sending troops from the front, part of the troops would also be sent to land in Petersburg, up the river, and attack the side of the Grand Duchy of Moscow. At the same time, open up population transportation channels. "After the dock is built, you will build several piers by the river. But not in the name of a commercial pier, but a fishing pier..." At the moment, the maritime trade of the Grand Duchy of Moscow has been blocked by the Hanseatic League. Everyone will see that there is a problem with the trading terminal. But there is nothing wrong with setting up a fishing pier. Get more small fishing boats and go fishing in the Baltic Sea. Even the Neva River and Ladoga Lake, which connects the Neva River, are also important fishing areas. Peter's task is to pretend to be a rich merchant, buy a large piece of land on the south bank of the Neva River mouth, and assume the posture of a local farmer. At the same time, build a fishing wharf and get a few small fishing boats to go fishing in Lake Ladoga. While surveying the waterways, we also prepare for the future landing of warships draw up to 888 cash red envelopes! After explaining the task, Marin told Peter to go back first. He gave Peter a one-month holiday. Peter got married last year. The marriage partner was a baronial family in the Principality of Cliff, who was personally introduced by his father's boss, Chief Philip. What Marin meant was to let Peter sow seeds as soon as possible. If he could leave the offspring to carry out the task, it would be easier to explain to Uncle Le. In fact, the North Sea country is not the only one who is suitable for this mission. Mainly, Marin also wanted to give Peter a chance to do meritorious service, so as to mention his title. In addition, the establishment of a Petersburg in the name of Peter is also attributable to Marin's evil taste. In fact, he really wanted to know what he would think if he saw Peter the Great at the mouth of the Neva River, if there was a Peter the Great...