The Crescent of the Sultan

The stables of the Ottoman Empire are not an ordinary place. Among the honorary titles of the Ottoman Empire, "Royal Stable Master" is a relatively high-ranking one. In the original time and space, Suleiman had this title.

This time, as long as Suleiman does not make any mistakes, the investiture ceremony after the wedding banquet will definitely be for him.

Walking to the stables, Selim had trouble making a choice.

After all, as a sultan, he doesn't need to put on much makeup. He can at least tidy up his appearance. What's the point of having a good face? Temperament is the key.

Therefore, it is very important for him to choose horses. A good horse can really set off his temperament.

The horses in the Ottoman Empire can be said to be quite rich, not to mention some small breeds, but these are quite good.

The first is the Arabian horse, which was widely bred and used in the Ottoman Empire.

The Arabian horse is an ancient and noble horse breed that originated from the Arabian Peninsula.

They usually have a small and elegant appearance, with slender necks, high-carrying tails and keen-watching eyes.

Known for their elegance, endurance and loyalty, the Arabian horse is considered the basis of horse breeds around the world.

During the Ottoman Empire, the Arabian horse was a valuable war horse and a symbol of nobility.

Balkan horses are also commonly used horses in the empire. After the Balkans were conquered, some horses adapted to the environment of the region were bred here, called Balkan horses.

They are generally adapted to harsh weather conditions and rugged terrain, and are horses frequently used in the military and agriculture.

The Armenian horse is a very practical horse. These horses are usually highly adaptable to extreme environments, such as working in deserts, mountains and severe cold areas. They are commonly used horses in the Caucasus war zone.

The remainder include the Anatolian horse, which typically has a medium-height, muscular build.

They are suitable for long periods of riding and farming work, with excellent endurance and adaptability.

Then there’s the Akama Nakh horse, which comes from Turkmenistan and has a history dating back thousands of years.

They are known for their distinctive lean build and metallic, shiny coat.

And the Akama Nachma usually has an elegant appearance, excellent running ability and excellent endurance.

Finally, there is the Andalusian, a type of horse introduced to the Ottoman Empire from the Iberian Peninsula.

These horses have elegant posture, graceful gait and excellent jumping ability, and are often used in royal processions and rodeos.

And speaking of this kind of horse, Emperor Sai thought of another humiliating joke.

In the era of Suleiman the Magnificent, Charles V had already inherited the throne of the Holy Roman Empire from his grandfather Maximilian and the Spanish throne created by the marriage of his grandfather Ferdinand and his grandmother Isabella.

I am the strongest on the European continent and the craziest on the surface battlefield. I surround France from all directions and try to unify Germany. The suppressed Francois I does not know what to do.

At this time, French Chicken found his lifelong brother - the great Turkish Ottoman Empire.

The two sides hit it off immediately. Suleiman went north and France moved east and south. Charles V was at a loss and failed to unify Germany despite his lifelong efforts.

The funniest one is the Hungarian issue. In 1526, after King Lajos II of Hungary and Bohemia was killed in a war with the Ottoman Empire, Ferdinand succeeded him as king of the two countries (his wife Anna Is the sister of Lajos II).

However, he was a very embarrassed king at that time. The nobles who supported the Habsburg succession all followed Lajos II to see God in the Battle of Mohacs, while the rest of the nobles supported their leader Janos of the Zopoya family. .

More importantly, since large areas of Hungary were occupied by the Ottoman Empire, Ferdinand could only actually control a small part of Hungary.

He gained a foothold in this part of the territory only after a long struggle with the Transylvanian commander Zopoja Janos, who was against the Habsburgs. The Ottoman Empire besieged Vienna twice in 1529 and 1533, causing a huge crisis to his rule.

Ferdinand was asked to grovel, and the Andalusian horse was said to be Ferdinand's apology.

This was what he begged Suleiman the Magnificent to accept. During this period, Suleiman the Magnificent directly said that Charles V was the King of Spain, and Ferdinand's envoys had to nod in agreement.

After thinking about the glory of his ancestors for a while, Selim then looked for a suitable mount for himself.

I have to say that the royal stables are really big. Selim has been choosing them for a while, and Paul couldn't help but urge the Sultan several times.

Finally, Emperor Sai caught a glimpse of an Arabian horse, and it was this glance that made Emperor Sai unable to walk.

The Arabian horse stood there, with a moderate height and a graceful posture.

Its body has smooth lines, showing strong and slender muscles, with strength and elegance intertwined.

The graceful neck is stretched and slender, like an elegant arc, perfectly setting off the overall image.

Its head is small and elegant, its forehead is broad and flat, and its large and bright eyes reveal keen intelligence, as if it is watching everything around it.

The nostrils are wide, allowing it to easily breathe in fresh air.

The fine structure of the jawbone shows its nobility and majesty.

Emperor Sai rushed up and petted it. Such a good horse belongs to me.

I have to say that this horse feels good to the touch. Its hair is soft and brightly colored. The gray and white hair form a gorgeous picture.

The tail is long, bushy and raised high, looking confident and proud.

Selim couldn't help but push away the hair on the other person's forehead, and a white mark shaped like a star was clearly there.

At this time, the horse lowered its head and licked Emperor Sai's hand, looking particularly docile.

Sudan was very excited. It was not like he had never seen a good horse before.

The Sultan of the Ottoman Empire never saw any good horses. Are you kidding? The size of the royal stables is not exaggerated.

Even so, this horse still made Sai Dadi very satisfied. It could not only set off the majesty of the royal family but also show the temperament of Sai Dadi as a soldier.

Selim couldn't help but ask.

"Paul, who sent this horse? Why haven't I seen it before?"

Paul also came over at this time.

"Your Majesty, this horse seems to be a gift from Suleiman Pasha."

Paul looked at it uncertainly at first, and then replied.

“Because this horse was delivered relatively late and has a very strong temper, I didn’t let you try it.

But judging from your appearance just now, it seems to like you very much. "

"Suleiman, it's him again."

Selim couldn't help but sigh, this old boy is really good at flattering, and he gets it just right every time.

I have to say that smart people are really useful. Such people make dealings easier and get things done quickly.

"Okay, okay, put on the saddle and other gear. I can see that this horse is just for me."

After the preparations were completed, Emperor Se the Great mounted his horse, and the horse docilely carried him towards the outside of Topkapi Palace, followed by a procession to receive the bride.