In later generations, zebu cattle were basically the staple of the tropics. Brazil, for example, has basically adopted the zebu cattle introduced from India as the main product. In Australia, although Angus cattle dominate, in the tropical region of northern Queensland, it is still a cattle with a zuma bloodline. After all, zebu is the most adaptable in the tropics, and even tropical rainforests are not afraid.

Of course, the cattle in Queensland, Australia, are not pure-blooded Indian zebu cattle, but are mixed with Brahmin cattle raised by Americans and local Angus cattle to breed Bo Angus cattle that adapt to the tropical climate and have good meat quality. In tropical Australia, this kind of mixed breed cattle is basically used.

Marin now has the most Eastern European steppe cattle, which are hardy to cold and not heat. He planned to introduce a herd of Indian zebu bulls and cross them with a large base of Eastern European steppe cattle in order to obtain a heat-tolerant breed similar to the Poangus cattle. Of course, the original zebu population is also expanding as much as possible.

As for the Persian cattle, Persia has a special climate, and although it is in the temperate zone, the summers are very hot. Therefore, the local cattle are not afraid of the heat. Shipped to India, it is also not easy to die. Moreover, although India is hot, the latitude is actually not high. It's not like Indonesia, it's right on the equator. Moreover, the Indian region seems to be less humid, with dry and rainy seasons, and only the rainy season will be cloudy and rainy. This semi-humid tropical climate should be barely adapted to by Persian cattle. If you change to the tropical rainforest climate of Indonesia, the Persian cattle will not be able to adapt to it at all. After all, the Persian region is hot and dry, and the rainforest climate is completely unused.

Moreover, Marin is also aware of an interesting cultural phenomenon – Indians regard the white cow as a sacred cow. Among them, the white zebu with a hump is regarded as a sacred cow by the Indians.

Marin didn't dare to covet the white zebu, which was the "higher caste" of the cattle world. However, variegated zebu can still be obtained. Big deal, add some money and exchange Persian cattle for them.

In addition, Drakar also reported an interesting phenomenon to Marin - there are cultural differences within India!

The white bull culture is the culture of the Hindu-dominated region of India. In such areas, it is difficult to get cattle. But there are also Isseran cultural areas in India, which do not exclude the trade or even export of cattle. Even, many Indian Iseran believers like to eat beef...... Of course, they did not dare to eat the white zebu for fear that the Hindus would fight with them......

Marin is eyeing this type of Isseran culture area, and intends to introduce Indian zebu cattle from this type of area. For example, the states of Sindh, Gujarat and Bijapur on the west coast of India are the states of Isserland. It is relatively easy to import zebu from these three states, as long as it is not white. What's more, Marin also compensated the Persian cattle.

In those days, India was torn apart. The Mughals, the last dynasty to unify India, did not rise until 1526. At this time, Babur, the first emperor of the Mughal Empire, is serving as his chief in Kabul, Afghanistan. It was around 1519 that it would enter northern India.

Speaking of which, the history of India is a cup, invaded and conquered by nomads from Central Asia. Among them, Afghanistan is one of the most important sufferers in India. Don't look at Afghanistan as a small country in the 21st century, but in the era of cold weapons, Afghanistan was a region that produced fierce cavalry, and often went to India to fight the autumn breeze like the nomads of the steppes outside the Guanhai invaded the Guannai. Moreover, they are much more ruthless than the steppe nomads, who directly entered India, became the masters, and degraded the aborigines to untouchables......

Because of the invasion of the nomadic peoples of Central Asia, the influence of the Isseranism in India is very large. Among them, the most powerful Delhi Sultanate was the Isseran state. There is also the rich Bangladesh (Bengal is a rich country at this time, not the poor country of later generations), and it is also the country of Iserland.

The most interesting thing is that Gujarat and Bijapur are actually Shia states of Iserland. These two coastal states to the west were also very close to Persia because of their faith, and they were the main trading partners of Persia in India. After all, people have the same beliefs.

Marin's goal is to target these Indian states of Isserland, and he intends to do everything possible to import Indian zebu cattle from these states that may sell cattle.

It should be pointed out that there are not only zebu cattle in India, but also buffaloes. But only zebu cattle are respected and protected by Indians, and as for buffaloes, even Hindus do not feel that they should be protected. The local Isseran Asan, who like to eat buffalo meat, are ignored by the Hindus.

But Marin didn't look down on buffaloes, only zebu. Therefore, he can only find a way from the Indian state of Isserland, which does not pay much attention to zebu cattle.

Fortunately, whether it is Sindh, Gujarat or Bijapur, they are all on the west coast of India, and trade is convenient. In addition, the eastern state of Bengal is also close to the sea, which is convenient for trade.

……

Of course, that was later, and at this time, George Bernard Shaw was assigned by Marin to negotiate the oil trade with the Persians.

"Oil? You mean the black oil from Baku? "Ismaili I didn't know much about it, but he had heard of it.

George Bernard Shaw nodded repeatedly:

"Yes, Your Majesty Shah, we just want that, a lot!"

"What do you want that? It doesn't seem to be of much use, it can only be used to treat skin diseases of livestock. ”

"We're just going to use it to treat skin diseases in livestock!" George Bernard Shaw looked sincere. In fact, he really believed that oil was used to treat skin diseases in livestock. Because, Marin didn't tell him the truth either.

Ismaili I was not very interested in the oil trade, so he waved his hand and said absently:

"You can discuss this issue with the Prime Minister and the Governor of Azerbaijan, I don't bother to care."

"Okay, then thank you for your hospitality, and I'll go to Prime Minister Ajad to discuss this matter." George Bernard Shaw said respectfully.

But when he stood up, something happened - the money bag around George Bernard Shaw's waist fell to the ground, and the gold, silver and copper coins inside were scattered all over the ground......

Among them, some coins rolled on the ground and rolled to the feet of Ismaili I......

Curious, Ismaili I picked up a few coins and held them in his hand to look at them. What he got was a brass coin that Marin ordered to be minted and issued in the North Sea Kingdom, which was golden and beautiful.

"This is your country's gold coins?" Ismaili I asked curiously.

George Bernard Shaw picked up the money, looked at the coins in Ismaili I's hand, and replied casually:

"No, this is a copper coin from our country!"

"Copper coins? Aren't copper coins dark red? This is obviously a golden ......" but soon, Ismaili I also felt that something was wrong. Because, this "gold coin" is much lighter than a normal gold coin, but it is about the same weight as a copper coin.

George Bernard Shaw explains:

"This is a unique copper coin invented in our country, using a unique alchemy technique. It looks golden, resembling gold. But in fact, it's called brass, and it's a very bright copper. It is used to mint coins, and the people can't imitate it if they want to mint it privately. ”

"Can't imitate it?" Ismaili I's eyes lit up......