sultan's crescent

Chapter 111 Dowry
Vasily's fate has not yet been shown, but Ottoman's fate has changed.

In the Cathedral of All Saints, Patriarch Nicholas was talking with Anna.

"So, daughter, what do you think?
What the Grand Mufti said is not what the Sultan thought. According to his love for you, you can still carry out the wedding even if you don’t convert.

His Majesty will never force us to do things we don't like, the worst thing he has done to Orthodox Christians in his life is pretending to be a priest when others confess, and then tell others that they are Muslims when they are done. "

Seeing his daughter's obviously thinner face, Patriarch Nicholas said distressedly.

For him, the position of Patriarch is really not as important as this daughter, after all, this is the only relative he has left.

Anna just listened to her father silently, and couldn't help laughing when she heard His Majesty pretending to be a priest.

"Okay, okay, father, you don't have to worry about me, I know His Majesty won't force us, but we can't make His Majesty difficult.

Your Majesty's country is already divided enough. What the previous sultans handed over to His Majesty is a dying empire, ethnic and religious conflicts, foreign powers eyeing each other, a declining army, and local tyrants who are too big to lose.

Your Majesty is a man who never gives in. He never tells anyone about his pressure. He just endures silently and works hard for this country. "

Speaking of this, the girl's eyes were already flushed, and the tears couldn't stop spinning.

Patriarch Nicholas hurried up to wipe it for his daughter.

Anna continued.

"Father, you know, when His Majesty first came to the throne, he always liked to pretend to be inscrutable in front of others. It was because he had no confidence. Others couldn't see it, but I could.

At that time, I really felt sorry for him. He alone bears the future of an empire, and that kind of invisible pressure sometimes escapes from him.

He has always put on a confident look in front of the ministers, but when he met me, he himself didn't realize that the worry he suppressed suddenly filled the air.

He would put on a cynicism to cover it up, but that worry about the future couldn't be concealed. "

Patriarch Nicholas said with a sigh.

"Your Majesty is human after all, he will have his own emotions, emotions and desires, but in that position, he is doomed to only pretend to be himself.

Everyone thinks that His Majesty is unwilling to marry a Sultana, but I know that he is not unwilling, but he dare not.

How ironic, Anna.The sultan of the Ottoman Empire, one of the most powerful men in the world, dared not even marry himself a sultana.

When I talked about this matter with His Majesty, what he gave me was not resistance but fear.

What is he afraid of? He is afraid of failure, afraid that he will be dethroned and killed like many previous sultans, and afraid that he will not be able to protect his wife and children.

He has too many worries! "

The girl had already adjusted her emotions at this time, she said with a smile.

"So, my father, Your Majesty needs someone to love him, and this person can only be me."

Speaking of this, the girl muttered again in a low voice.

"Perhaps there is also Her Royal Highness."

"Then Anna, when do you plan to change your letter, or go at night."

"No, no, father, since you have decided to convert, everyone knows what to do.

In my heart, God is not as important as His Majesty!

Besides, His Majesty is promoting the conversion of farmers in the Balkan Peninsula. At this time, when the people are hesitating, I will take the lead and spread the word.

Let them see that the daughters of the patriarch of the Orthodox Church have all converted. It is estimated that the effect of His Majesty's policy will be much better.

And I have to use this to warn the woman of the Kara Osman family, don't try to get His Majesty's idea.

It's just, father, the position of your patriarch"

"It's okay, don't worry about it, Anna, no one can replace me without the Sultan's will.

Taking a step back, even if His Majesty is forced to replace me by public opinion, although it is impossible, I can still rely on you, my dear Anna. "

Both father and daughter laughed, the sound of a carriage came from outside the door, and after a while, several white eunuchs walked in.

As for why it was white, it was very simple. Selim couldn't stand a black man as his court chief, and he couldn't understand why the previous sultans could accept it.

So after Emperor Sai the Great took over the Topkapi Palace, the black eunuchs became handymen, the white eunuchs turned over, and the Topkapi Palace returned to what it was centuries ago.

And the white eunuchs now came to give the bride's dowry to the woman's family on Selim's behalf.

When Patriarch Nicholas saw him, he hurried up to meet them. After all, if his daughter wanted to live in the palace in the future, she still had to establish a good relationship with these people.

The two sides chattered for a while, but what they said and what they held in their hands always seemed a bit inconsistent.

After the routine affairs were over, the group of white eunuchs got down to business—reading invitations.

Dear Anna:
I hope this letter conveys my respect and kindness for your family.

I am Selim Osmanoglu and I am writing to express my sincere interest in your family and desire to propose marriage.

As Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, Lord of the Ages, Barrier of Islam, Owner of Mecca, Medina, Owner of Damascus and Egypt, Caliph of the Holy Entrance, Owner of the Abode of God - Selim.

In my communication with your family and you, I have a deep appreciation and love for you.

I admire your good qualities, gentle personality and love for your family.

I am fascinated by your virtues, appearance, and upbringing, and I am full of hope for a happy marriage with you.

It is with humility and sincerity that I extend a sincere request to your family to propose marriage.

I hope to have the opportunity to build a beautiful marriage relationship with you, make progress together, support each other, and share with you the joys and difficulties of a lifetime.

As a token of respect and commitment to you and your family, the following is my sincerity.

A group of white eunuchs greeted the black servants behind to carry the treasure into the church.

The first piece, the Sacred Romana Marble Bowl: According to legend, it was a creation of the Byzantine Emperor Constantine VII, and the surface is decorated with reliefs and detailed patterns.

The second piece, the Barberini Ivory Leaf: This is the product carved out by Constantine IX. The exquisite ivory album is decorated with intricate reliefs and paintings, depicting biblical stories and courts. Scenes.

The third piece, the six scepters (Sceptres of the Hexaboulon): This is a set of scepters made of gold and precious stones, representing the power and prestige of the six main administrative departments of the Byzantine Empire.

The fourth piece, The Wittelsbach-Graff Diamond (The Wittelsbach-Graff Diamond): This blue diamond was originally a precious gemstone belonging to the Polish royal family, but August Kazimierzski dedicated it to His Majesty

The fifth piece, The Holy Cross of Gniezno: This is a holy cross. According to legend, the monk Roman picked up the puppet from the Ulan Heights in 966.

The ninth piece, Themam Haritsa Yakut (Themam Haritsa Yakut): This is a precious jadeite weighing 86 carats.It is one of the national treasures of the empire, symbolizing imperial power and power.

The tenth piece, Sazlmit: It is composed of diamonds, emeralds and rubies, showing gorgeous design and meticulous craftsmanship. It is said that it was the crown used by Suleiman the Great's wife Xu Leimu. The Topkapi crown at the time of the coronation is opposite.

The most meaningful gifts in the gift list have been read out, and the reason there are only ten is not because Selim can only take out ten.

After all, the ancestors robbed a lot of things from Europe and Byzantium, and Constantinier had never been breached. As for the rebellion of the Guards, the Grand Mufti would usually participate, which meant that the Guards would take Don't go these babies.

But why only give ten pieces?Because ten is a perfect number for Islam.

The engagement post has come to an end.

Once again, I express my respect and high expectations for your family.

I hope this letter can gain your approval, and I look forward to our future exchanges to know more about each other and lay the foundation for our marriage.

Here's my best wishes.

Selim Osmanoglu

　Thank you for not taking the ID so you can go casually, the owner of the Millennium City, the monthly pass of Moxuan M, and thank Justinian III and panzer5 for the rewards during the tour. The letter of appointment in this chapter is based on the Islamic template.

　　
　
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