August 1649
A diplomat heads to Commonwealth to improve relations.
Event: The Families Left Behind
The recent war is taking a heavy toll on our people. Many were called, few are returning. The families of nobles and commoners alike toiled as they waited for soldiers to return home, but the war ended and they never did. Now the toiling continues, many being so preoccupied with the work to make up for the lost pair of hands that they barely have time to grieve. Of the ones who have time to think, many are increasingly thinking that we are throwing away lives too carelessly.
King Erekle decides to ease the tax burden on the bereaved.
Georgia gets Post-War Tax Relief for five years. -15% National Tax Modifier.
The Georgian Conquest of Samara
King Erekle knows that relations have improved between Georgia and Golden Horde over the years, but he still has designs on their land. With Ottomans as their only ally and the route from Georgia to Ottomans land currently blocked by Georgian galleys, the time to strike is now.
We outnumber their forces, roughly 370,000 to 42,000.
December 1649
At the Batte of Sarai our 4th Army wins a resounding victory.
January 1650
Event: Poor Vintage
One of our more prestigious vineyards has shockingly produced a wine of vastly inferior quality. Needless to say, people think less of our country for it.
-5 prestige (84)
February 1650
Herald from Denmark: Coldest Period of the Little Ice Age
The winters have been getting longer and colder for as long as anyone can remember. As ice and snow once again creep further south this winter crops are becoming ruined, wine is spoiled and the fish have been migrating to warmer waters.
After 137 days we have won the siege of Hudavendigar
April 1650
After 175 days we have won the siege of Samara!
May 1650
Administrative Technology Advance: Cathedral & Stock Exchange (18)
Promotion of religion will be crucial for the stability of the realm. Creating a market for debt and equity will ensure the growth of revenue for the state.
Bonus Effect:
Can now build Cathedral.
Can now build Stock Exchange.
June 1650
A Revolt!
Kazakhi Nationalists have risen up in Kyzylkum!
Event: Border Revolt
Across our country there is outrage that we would ally with a nation who holds provinces that are rightfully ours!
King Erekle decides a policy change is in order.
Muscovy's opinion of Georgia is changed by -50.
After 173 days we have won the siege of Tsaritsyn!
Conversion Successful!
We have finally managed to convert the heretics of Ostyaki and Iglino to the one and only true faith!
The missionaries head for Khiva and Qaraqalpak.
October 1650
After 375 days we have won the siege of Hamid!
After 239 days we have won the siege of Teke!
The Kazakh Nationalists have been defeated in Kyzylkum.
December 1650
After 272 days we have won the siege of Biga!
After 253 days we have won the siege of Kanadey!
January 1651
The nation of Kazan has re-emerged.
A diplomat heads to Uzbek to fabricate a claim on Kurgan.
After 305 days we have won the siege of Sugla!
March 1651
After 141 days we have won the siege of Veda-Suvar!
Peace with Ottomans
Ottomans will cede Teke to Georgia.
Ottomans will pay 86 ducats.
Georgia gains 1.5 prestige (99)
Provinces
Teke
Base Tax: 3.0
Production: Cotton
Work has begun to turn Teke into a core.
April 1651
The Georgian Conquest of Kazan
King Erekle sees a single province Kazan that is weak and ripe for the taking. The province is a trade node and very valuable.
Two wars?
Sure.
The 5th Army Marches into Kazan.
June 1651
Event: New Organization
Some thought that our decision to favor quantity over quality was foolish, that it would lead to a decline in leadership, or even make our army a bit of a joke – but they were wrong. Our new larger army has unlocked the talents of our military minds, leading to even better levels of organization.
Gain Army Organizer.
August 1651
After 197 days we have won the siege of Ukek!
End of the Georgian Conquest of Samara (December 1649 – August 1651)
King Erekle's lightning quick offensive in Golden Horde has come to an end in just under two years.
Golden Horde will cede Borisoglebsk and Kasimov to Commonwealth.
Golden Horde will cede Bahmut, Tsaritsyn, Ukek, Kanadey, Samara and Veda-Suvar to Georgia.
Golden Horde will pay 72 ducats.
Georgia gains 10 prestige (100)
Work has begun to turn Bahmut, Tsaritsyn and Ukek into cores.
September 1651
A diplomat heads to Ukek to fabricate a claim on Syghnak.
January 1652
Event: Nobles Ally With Foreign Power
The nobility was not fully subjugated during this age and the nobles could and did strike independent alliances with foreign princes. The crowns of Europe might not have liked it but they were normally hard pressed to prevent these kinds of activities.
King Erekle decides to deal with them later.
-25 prestige (73)
After 252 days we have won the siege of Kazan.
End of the Georgian Conquest of Kazan (April 1651 – January 1652)
King Erekle has demanded and received Kazan's full annexation.
Work has begun to turn Kazan into a core.
