Because Marlin was the first to use this sweet milk tea in Europe, it has not been found in other regions. Pen ~ fun ~ pavilion www.biquge.info So, Grand Duke Alexander asked for the name of this drinking method.

Originally, Marin wanted to say that it was English milk tea. However, the British are not drinking tea yet. After thinking about it, Marin said casually:

"Let's call it Earl Grey Milk Tea......"

Archduke Alexander thought about it, and was it really - wasn't Marin the Earl of East Friesland? The drinking method he came up with can naturally be called Earl Grey milk tea......

Then, Grand Duke Alexander officially established "Earl Grey Milk Tea" (or "East Frisian Earl Milk Tea") as the premium drink of the Lithuanian royal palace. Whenever a distinguished guest comes to the door, he will take out "Earl Grey milk tea" to entertain him......

Ma Lin didn't know that his casual words today later became the standard name of sweetened milk tea - Earl Grey milk tea, and with the great voyage, spread all over the world. Even if he later had a higher status, the name "Earl Grey Milk Tea" was retained.

Moreover, the Eastern European grasslands to the northern Chinese grasslands also opened up a tea brick trade route for this purpose. Merchants from the Chinese grasslands transported the inferior tea bricks exchanged for the border "tea and horse market" to Eastern Europe to meet the needs of the local aristocracy. It was not until later that Marin opened a tea trade route by sea, and this expensive overland tea trade route gradually declined......

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After drinking the milk tea, Marin began to lead the topic to the point. However, when Marin mentioned that he wanted Lithuania to send troops and attack the Grand Duchy of Moscow while the main force of the Grand Duchy of Moscow was no longer in the country, Marin was surprised to find that the glass of milk tea in the hand of Grand Duke Alexander almost fell to the ground......

Obviously, this grand duke was frightened by Mao Zi's combat effectiveness......

It is no wonder that in 1500, Ivan III, in conjunction with the Crimean Khanate, attacked Lithuania on a large scale, defeating Lithuania one after another.

Later, Grand Duke Alexander went to Vladislas II, the king of Hungary and king of Bohemia, to help mediate. And Vladisas II was the eldest brother of Grand Duke Alexander......

The Jagiellonian dynasty was also a bull, and several sons of Casimir IV, King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania, occupied several countries - the eldest son, Vladislas II, was King of Bohemia and King of Hungary; the early death of the second son; The third son, John I, was King of Poland (until his death in 1501, the King of Poland was also concurrently held by Archduke Alexander); The fourth son, Alexander, was the Grand Duke of Lithuania and later concurrently became King of Poland; The fifth son, Sigmund I, who later succeeded the childless Grand Duke Alexander, became the Grand Duke of Lithuania and King of Poland......

When Grand Duke Alexander was beaten by the Grand Duchy of Moscow and the Crimean Khanate in 1500, he appealed to his brothers for help. It's a pity that the local Polish aristocracy is powerful and is not willing to help. As a last resort, Grand Duke Alexander turned to his eldest brother in the Kingdom of Hungary. Fortunately, the Hungarian cavalry was still somewhat prestigious, and after ceding several cities, the Grand Duchy of Moscow and the Crimean Khanate were stopped.

However, after this battle, Grand Duke Alexander was also frightened. When Marin proposed that Lithuania attack the Grand Duchy of Moscow, the Grand Duke Alexander shook his head desperately, but he refused. Even, there was fear in his eyes......

After many attempts to persuade him to no avail, Marin finally understood that Archduke Alexander was a coward, and it was fruitless to expect him......

Even the feat of buying the Crimean Khan for 15,000 gold coins in 1512 was the work of his successor, Sigmund I.

But Sigmund I has not yet succeeded to the throne, at least in a few years. However, now the situation at the front is tense, and it is simply impossible to wait for Sigmund I to become the Grand Duke of Lithuania.

"Your Excellency, what if I can persuade the Crimean Khanate not to side with the Grand Duchy of Moscow?" Marin was unwilling to give up the opportunity for Lithuania to send troops after all.

Because, Lithuania is also one of the few powerful countries in Europe. In this era, Lithuania was stronger than the Kingdom of Poland. Both in terms of land area and population, it is stronger than Poland. It's just that Poland is a kingdom and Lithuania is a grand duchy. Later, when the two countries were united, Poland was placed in front. In fact, Lithuania is no less powerful than Poland.

It's just that because the Grand Duchy of Lithuania is so good to die, and the fierce Crimea and the jackal-like Grand Duchy of Moscow are neighbors, they have been completely suppressed, which is extremely sad.

If the Grand Duchy of Lithuania is put in Germany, even Austria of the Habsburg family will not be able to compare with the national strength of Lithuania. With such strength, at least he can mix with an elector.

It is a pity that Lithuania is in Eastern Europe, on the edge of the powerful Crimean Khanate and the Grand Duchy of Moscow, which is why it is so tragic......

You must know that most of the territory of Ukraine, which was later known as the granary of Russia, was still under the control of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania at this time. Only most of the dark coast remained under the control of the Crimean Khanate. Large areas of black land in the north and west of Ukraine, which at this time belonged to Lithuania. And the reason why the Grand Duchy of Moscow attacked Lithuania was mainly to fight for the Ukrainian regions. Because, the former core area of the Rus', Kiev, the capital of the Kievan Rus' principality, is still in the hands of the Lithuanians.

Obviously, the Grand Duchy of Moscow, determined to unify all of the Rus' regions, was not going to abandon the Ukrainian region, which was once the core of the Rus' region.

Moreover, the territory of Ukraine is indeed fertile, with large areas of black soil, which is very suitable for the cultivation of grain. If it weren't for the frequent invasions of the Tatar cavalry of the Crimean Khanate, this would have been the most agriculturally developed region in Europe......

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"The Crimean Khanate is not on the side of the Grand Duchy of Moscow?" Listening to Marin's words, Grand Duke Alexander was a little surprised. Because, the Crimean Khanate is an ally of the Grand Duchy of Moscow. Will allies betray? This is rare in Europe, where knightly glory prevails.

However, Grand Duke Alexander did not know that the Crimean Khanate was not European, and the culture was very different from Europe. For the Crimean Khanate, it was the interests that mattered. As for what allies, what about betrayal? As long as the price is high enough, betraying allies is not a big deal......

"Yes, I will find a way to make the Crimean Khanate reneg on its alliance with the Grand Duchy of Moscow. The best result was that the Crimean Khanate attacked the Grand Duchy of Moscow. No matter how bad it is, let them stop supporting the Grand Duchy of Moscow......"

"Let the Crimean Khanate turn its back on their allies? Is this possible? Grand Duke Alexander's eyes were full of suspicion and fear. For the strong Crimean Khanate, Grand Duke Alexander was very jealous.

"Your Excellency, do not look at the Crimeans with the eyes of Europeans. Strictly speaking, the Crimeans are Tatars. The Tatars did not have a knightly culture, nor did they have knightly glory. As long as we are willing to give them enough benefits, they will choose to break off diplomatic relations with the Grand Duchy of Moscow. Moreover, the alliance between the Crimean Khanate and the Grand Duchy of Moscow was mainly aimed at dealing with the Golden Horde. However, now that the Golden Horde has fallen, is there still a need for the Crimean Khanate to ally with the Grand Duchy of Moscow? ”

"This ......"

Grand Duke Alexander thought for a long time and said:

"What you said seems to make a lot of sense, how do you do that?"

"Bribe! Buying the Crimean Khanate with a lot of money! Preferably, let them attack the Grand Duchy of Moscow! ”

"Bribes?"

"Yes, Your Excellency, you should know that the Crimean Khanate was a very poor country. People in this country don't know how to engage in agriculture, they can only herd. Moreover, because of the poor relations with European countries, their livestock could not be sold. So, their country is actually very poor. Even, in order to obtain money, they sent a large number of cavalry every year to rob people and sell them as slaves in the countries of Eastern Europe. Why would they do it? Not just for some money? If, we are willing to pay bribes for them, there is a great deal of certainty that they will betray the Grand Duchy of Moscow. At least, let them not help the Grand Duchy of Moscow to attack Lithuania in future wars! Marin affirmed.

"That's a wonderful thing to say! Brother, I completely agree with this lord! "Outside the palace hall, there was a sudden sound of standard Latin. Then, a tall, handsome, handsome man in his thirties, walked in. As he walked, he applauded......