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Chapter 131 A Good Horse

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

This time, as long as Suleiman can do nothing wrong, the award ceremony after the wedding banquet must be for him.

When he walked to the stable, Selim suffered from difficulty in choosing.

After all, as a Sultan, he didn't need much make-up, at most he had to tidy up his appearance. What's the use of a good-looking face? Temperament is the key.

So in the matter of choosing a horse, it is very important to him. A good horse is quite a foil.

The horses of 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 in the Arabian Peninsula.

They usually have a small and elegant appearance, with a slender neck, high tail and sharp eyes.

Known for their grace, stamina and loyalty, Arabian horses are regarded as the foundation 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 in the region were bred here, called Balkan horses.

Often adapted to harsh weather conditions and rough terrain, they are horses often used in military and agricultural applications.

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 in the Caucasus theater.

The rest are Anatolian horses, which are usually of medium height and muscular build.

They are suitable for long days of riding and farming, with excellent stamina and adaptability.

Then there's the Akamanah horse, a breed of horse from Turkmenistan that dates back thousands of years.

They are known for their distinctive lean build and metallic hair.

And the Akamanahema usually has elegant appearance, excellent running ability and excellent stamina.

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

With their graceful posture, graceful gait and excellent leaping ability, these horses are often used in royal processions and rodeos.

And when it comes to this kind of horse, Emperor Sai thought of another insulting joke.

In the era of Suleiman the Great, 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 in continental Europe, and I am the craziest on the surface battlefield. I surround France in all directions and try to unify Germany. The suppressed Francois I didn't know what to do.

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

The two sides hit it off, Suleiman went north, France went east and south, Charles V was at a loss, and he tried hard for a lifetime but failed to unify Germany.

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

However, he was very embarrassed as the king at that time. The nobles who supported Habsburg's succession followed Lajos II to meet God in the Battle of Mohachi, while the rest of the nobles supported their leader, Janos of the Zapoyao family. .

More importantly, since a large part of Hungary was occupied by the Ottoman Empire, Ferdinand could actually control only 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 opposed the Habsburgs.The Ottoman Empire besieged Vienna twice in 1529 and 1533, which caused a huge crisis to his rule.

Ferdinand was groveling at the time, and the Andalusian horse is said to be Ferdinand's apology.

For this, he begged Suleiman the Great to accept it. During the period, Suleiman the Great directly said that Charles V was the king of Spain, and Ferdinand's envoys had to nod and say yes.

After thinking about the glory of his ancestors for a while, Selim went on to find a suitable mount for himself.

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

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

Standing there, the Arabian horse is of medium height and decent posture.

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

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

It has a small and elegant head, a broad and flat forehead, and big, bright eyes revealing keen intelligence, as if watching everything around it.

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

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

Emperor Sai directly rushed up to stroke it, such a good horse, it's my god.

I have to say that this horse also feels good to the touch, the hair is soft and colorful, and the gray and white hair makes up a gorgeous picture.

The tail is long and bushy, carried high, giving it a confident and proud appearance.

Selim couldn't help brushing away the hair on the other's forehead, and there was a star-like white imprint there.

At this moment, Ma'er lowered his head and licked Emperor Sai the Great's hand, looking extraordinarily docile.

Sudan was already very excited. It's not like he hasn't seen a good horse before.

The sultan of the Ottoman Empire has never seen any good horses, are you kidding, the size of the royal stables is not a joke.

Even so, this horse still satisfied Emperor Sai the Great. It could not only set off the majesty of the royal family, but also show Emperor Sai the Great's temperament as a soldier.

Selim couldn't help asking.

"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 have been sent by Suleiman Pasha."

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

"Because this horse was delivered late and has a strong temper, so I didn't let you try it.

But looking at you just now, it seems to like you very much. "

"Suleiman, it's him again."

Selim couldn't help but sigh in his heart, this old boy is really good at flattering, every time is just right.

I have to say that smart people are really easy to use. This kind of people are easy to deal with and handle things quickly.

"Well, well, put on the saddle and other things. I have seen this horse, and it is for me."

After the preparations were completed, Emperor Se the Great rode on his horse, and the horse meekly carried him towards the outside of the Topkapi Palace, with a team of brides behind him.

(End of this chapter)