The Georgian Conquest of Agyidel
King Erekle has had new thoughts in recent months. If his army can cut a swath through Uzbek, there are vast uncolonized lands to the north and east in Sibera. Erekle has grand machinations on creating a glorious Georgia that runs from the Black Sea to the so-called Pacific Sea past Ming and Japan. It has become his life's goal to turn the Kingdom of Georgia into a truly global empire.
Erekle declares war, sending armies to Bashkortostan, Agyidel and Qaraqalpak.
October 1627
Conversion Successful!
We have finally managed to convert the heretics of Kutahya to the one and only true faith!
A missionary heads to Icel.
After 94 days we have won the siege of Bashkortostan!
November 1627
After 125 days we have won the siege of Qaraqalpak!
January 1628
Conversion Successful!
We have finally managed to convert the heretics of Karaman to the one and only true faith!
A missionary heads to Konya.
February 1628
An Army of 24,000 Uzbek soldiers was beaten out of Zhetyru and sent to retreat with 12,000 troops left.
March 1628
After 218 days we have won the siege of Agyidel!
April 1628
In Bashkortostan a cadre of 15,000 Uzbek and Perm forces were beaten back by Georgian armies.
May 1628
We have put Perm and Bashgird under siege.
June 1628
After 187 days we have won the siege of Kungirot!
August 1628
We have maxed relations with Wallachia. A diplomat heads to Hungary.
September 1628
After 156 days we have won the siege of Perm!
Herald from Spain
They tell us of Hot Chocolate. The use of Cocoa to create a hot beverage is a custom inherited from the American natives. While the new drink caught on quickly in some parts of European society it has taken some time, and large amounts of sugar before it reached a larger acceptance. With that out of the way however, the demand for chocolate is now steadily increasing in the old world.
November 1628
After 187 days we have won the siege of Bashgird!
December 1628
Event: Italian Engineer Available
During the period 1450-1600, Italian siege engineers were highly sought after to teach the ways of trace Italienne to the militaries of Europe. In most cases, these engineers had no national identity and simply worked for whoever could afford to pay them.
King Erekle hires the engineer. +40 military power, -66.07ducats.
January 1629
Military Technology Advance: Maurician Infantry (15)
The size and depth of the Spanish Square gave it staying power, but made it slow and cumbersome to maneuver on the battlefield. It also led to a large percentage of troops being inactive during battles. Maurice of Nassau, the Stadtholder of the Netherlands, reduced the total number of men in the formation to make it more mobile and reduced its depth, so it maintained the same firepower and shock values.
Bonus Effect: +0.25 Military Tactics, +1.00 Land Morale, Enables Soldaty Infantry and Eastern Tercio
We have called Muscovy into our conflict and they have accepted.
Herald From Portugal
They tell us of Spice trade. The discovery of the East Indian Trade Route has ushered in the age of the Spice Trade. With new trade routes available, controlling the flow of spices like pepper or cinnamon has become more important than ever.
February 1629
After 186 days we have won the siege of Shekty!
April 1629
Conversion Successful!
We have finally managed to convert the heretics of Icel to the one and only true faith!
A missionary heads to Buzuluk
A diplomat heads to Golden Horde to fabricate a claim on Samara.
May 1629
After 183 days we have won the siege of Iglino!
September 1629
After 303 days we have won the siege of Kazan!
October 1629
After 121 days we have won the siege of Tortkara!
Conversion Successful!
We have finally managed to convert the heretics of Konya to the one and only true faith!
December 1629
Mission Complete: Claim Samara!
+5 prestige (100), +25 military power
Herald from Portugal
They tell us of Popularization of Silk Fabrics
Silk has been in high demand throughout the world since long before the middle ages and its procurement was one of the driving forces behind the voyages of discovery in the east. With the greater availability of silk, both raw and woven, the demand for Silk cloth in the west is soaring ever higher.
Current Mission: Achieve Religious Unity
February 1630
A Revolt!
Nogai Nationalists have risen up in Buzuluk!
After 91 days we have won the siege of Altyn!
Administrative Technology Advance: Textile Manufactory (15)
Textiles were manufactured since time immemorial. The invention of stocking frame in 1589 was the first step toward the industrial revolution and the beginning of mechanization. This invention would lead to increase in textile production.
Bonus Effect: Can now build Textile Manufactory.
April 1630
After 181 days we have won the siege of the Uzbek capital, Kypshak!
End of the Georgian Conquest of Agyidel (October 1627 – April 1630)
King Erekle and Khan Nadir Muhammad of Uzbek have agreed to a peace accord.
Uzbek will cede Agyidel, Bashgird, Bashkortostan and Chelyaba to Georgia.
Uzbek will cede Ust-Sysolsk to Muscovy.
Georgia gains 7 prestige (100)
We now have borders with uncolonized provinces. We need to get to administrative level 17 to pick up our next idea group.