"That battle group has been operating well and is now an important force in the northern defense line." Guo Kang said: "What do you want to do? Do you need their help?"
Because of Guo Di's influence, the Petrovich regiment had a close relationship with the Guo family. The free people of Novgorod often used the Guo family as mediators and used them to fight against the citizens. Therefore, until now, Guo still has great influence on them.
"There shouldn't be any need to help directly." Mrs. Elena replied: "Our main goal is to establish a new Russian battle group based on the Petrovich regiment."
"Expansion? That's a bit troublesome." Guo Kang's first reaction was that she also wanted to intervene in the affairs of the Ross area. This is not unacceptable to Guo, but he still needs to be reminded of the risks involved.
"I know, madam, you are very influential in the Russian principalities, but Novgorod is different from other principalities. It is more like a Western European-style commercial city-state." He explained, just in time to see Joanna next to him : "By the way, Miss Joanna comes from this kind of place. She should know it very well."
"From what I have observed, in the final analysis, the Petrovich Regiment is the result of a compromise between the distant and powerful force of the Khan's court and local merchants and nobles."
"The existence of this war group has reduced the management costs and military expenditures of the Novgorod Republic, and will not affect the autonomy of the Chamber of Commerce, which the citizens are most concerned about. The Khan's court provided face, manpower, and even equipment to organize free people to go Standing guard and fighting, in their view, is actually the cheapest way to reuse the 'waste population'."
"People's way of thinking is different from ours." He said, just in time to see Joanna next to him: "By the way, Joe...Miss Medici should know this better."
"Well, this is normal behavior." Joanna ignored Guo Kang and almost called him by the wrong last name again, and nodded: "In order to save costs, the city council sometimes wants to outsource everything. So, although there are generally militiamen in the city, some The urban militia's equipment and combat effectiveness are quite good, but mercenaries are always the most important part."
"When I look at them like this, they probably think of you as mercenary managers." She judged: "This is also a normal reaction. For the city council, a reliable mercenary manager is rare, because These people will always find ways to blackmail the city, take more rewards, and even become lords themselves. If you don't want much, then they should be the ones begging you to stay."
"Huh? That's it." Tuo Huan was a little surprised: "Except for saying polite words when paying tribute, I have never seen such behavior."
"I'm sure they won't say it clearly, otherwise how can I bargain with you." Joanna shook her head.
"These profiteers..." Tuo Huan was very speechless: "We felt that the environment there was special, so the Khan's court did not expand the new Novgorod battle group. At that time, we also thought that if we expanded too much, we would form a The siege of urban areas may make the chamber of commerce think that we are going to annex them."
"In order to prevent over-stimulation of the locals, we have been very careful. Even if there is a need to increase the number of troops, they will all be added to the current establishment of the first battle group. Now they have half more brigades than ordinary battle groups... …”
"Maybe this is how people survive." Guo Kang smoothed things over: "Just like what Miss Qiao said, doesn't Lena Fox not work or rely on force, but has been using his brains to seek greater interests? These businessmen Not a lion or a tiger, but a fox."
"Then we really have to be careful." Tuohuan muttered.
"In that case." Mrs. Elena thought for a moment and said, "Is it okay to set up a war group in my hometown of Ryazan?"
"This is the same problem. We can't invest too much energy in the Rus area now, and it is a vast and sparsely populated area, and it is very troublesome to manage. Moreover, the local lords may not be the same as the merchants in Novgorod. Welcome us." Tuohuan explained:
"However, if you can convince them to support this idea, then we can accept it. Although it is relatively far away, if you can get the support of local forces, it may be worth trying to see if you can gain a foothold there."
"It's like this. My brother is now the Grand Duke of Ryazan. As for the upper-class nobles, we will try to get them to cooperate. In addition, regarding this matter, I also contacted the representatives of the Kiev Church in Dadu, and they agreed that if this If you agree, go and persuade local churches and believers to provide support.”
"That's not impossible..." Tuohuan and Guo Kang looked at each other and nodded.
"I hope Mr. Guo can provide help. Because the Guo family should have the most experience in forming a war group in the Ross area. If I can get your support, it will be much easier in all aspects in the future." Mrs. Elena said. There is no concealment at all: "Besides, your father is in the army and has great influence. With the help of the crown prince and princess, it will be very promising to push this plan through."
"Indeed. We should be able to help." Guo Kang thought for a while and confirmed.
"But you have to be aware that if the organization of the war group begins to be established, the power of the local nobles will be eroded to some extent." Tuohuan reminded: "Your own family is also among them."
"We've thought about this," Irina told him.
"I grew up there, and my husband also received help from many people when he was on the run. So, over the years, I have been thinking about what we can do for them. In the end, our conclusion is , a serious reform is needed there.”
"Oh, you kids may think it's too surprising that a few old people want to reform traditions or something. But this is actually the experience we have accumulated over the years." She said with a smile.
"These years, my grandparents have not lived in vain. In official business and reading, we have gained more and more knowledge. Especially, after seeing various countries and understanding various management methods, we have learned more and more. We became increasingly convinced that the traditions of our hometown needed to change."
"The life there is so bad." The old lady shook her head: "Ryazan is located on the edge of the grassland and is often attacked by nomads. The situation is getting better now, but everyone's life is still unstable."
"The rule of the nobles..." She sighed: "I once thought that those practices were natural, but now it seems that the management methods of our boyars are really backward. They are like a group of empty bodies, Children who have immature thoughts treat their own people in a simple and cruel way."
"We believe that these need to be changed. Establishing a war group is the best start and support we can think of." She said frankly: "In the longer term, this will also be of great benefit to the Khan. If If we can succeed here, it is also possible for us to start a new round of army building."
(End of chapter)
