The Crescent of the Sultan

The wedding is about to begin, and the whole of Constantiniya is already in a state of celebration. From Bosnia to the Fertile Crescent, from Odessa to Cairo, all the Ottoman wealthy families who can be counted have basically arrived.

In addition to wealthy families, there are also many small landowners, foreign friends, and of course the enthusiastic citizens of Constantiniya will naturally be among the participants in this wedding.

The reason why we need to unite these common people is actually based on one idea, to create a relationship of mutual trust between the king and the people, and this is also advocated in the teachings.

You ask Sai Dadi why he became pious again at this time?

Pragmatist believers are like this, and spiritual genes are like this, so be patient and don't be impatient.

For Selim, the best result is to create a father figure in the hearts of the people of the Ottoman Empire, such as Tsarist Russia. Although Nicholas II let his children take the bullet, this idea is worth learning from. .

It was enough to use Selim's life to make the people of the Ottoman Empire spontaneously recognize that the Sultan was their little father.

The Sultan walked in disguise on the street, flanked by Justinian and the valet Paul, and almost all the imperial spies were nearby.

As for why I left Topkapi Palace today, it was for no other reason than caring about the sentiments of the people.

Since the promulgation of the "Imperial Edict" in January, it can be said that the people at the bottom of the Ottoman Empire have been greatly liberated, but only Muslims are the people. Orthodox Christians, except for the gentlemen, should be treated as blood bags.

This kind of liberation has created a positive phenomenon. People have money on hand and can afford more goods. This is the core idea of ​​trade protectionism. Without a large enough domestic market, industrialization cannot be supported.

The key to creating a huge market does not lie in Adam Smith's supply-side economics. Subsidizing companies will hardly liberate people's consumption power.

Only by increasing people's income so that they have the ability and confidence to consume can the problem be fundamentally solved. Keynesianism is actually a typical consumption-side economics.

The most obvious one is the widespread popularity of Fitz hats in the empire. Textile factories in Egypt, Constantiniya and Izmit undertook this production task. The huge market group brought them high profits. By the way, Mention that Selim did not plan to use a crown for this wedding. He also chose to wear a Fitz hat.

As a Sudan, the effect of advertising is still very good.

Not long after, Selim arrived at the Ciudadvleg Palace outside Constantiniya. This was also the residence of many guests who came from other places to attend the wedding of Emperor Sai the Great, including a group of former Anatolians. The leader of a wealthy clan.

"Your Majesty, it is a pleasure to see you here."

Suleiman Chapan, who was chatting on the sofa, recognized Selim at a glance and immediately came over to salute.

"Get up, Suleiman. No need to be polite. What are you doing?"

While Selim was complaining that he was recognized at a glance, he looked at Leo beside him and couldn't help asking if he still remembered this little guy.

After the civil service examination in June, he happened to see this person's test paper, and Selim directly named him the first place, which was considered to be the addiction of the Eastern Emperor.

"Your Majesty, do you know me?"

Leo asked excitedly, and spoke directly without even waiting for Suleiman Chapan to answer.

As soon as he finished speaking, Leo immediately realized his rudeness and couldn't help but lower his head and apologize to the two of them.

Selim and Suleiman couldn't help but smile, and the Sultan said immediately.

"Of course, I've read your test paper. And I personally selected you as the number one, so of course I know you."

"Is it your Majesty who reads my test paper?"

Leo felt dizzy at this moment, as if he had been struck by lightning. He had never thought that the most noble man in the empire would actually review the test papers as the rumors said.

Leo immediately knelt on the ground and said.

"Thank you for Your Majesty's grace. Leo can only be loyal to Your Majesty in this life."

"Okay, okay, get up quickly." Selim had a headache and couldn't help complaining in his heart, why is this young man so excited.

It's just that the Sultan seems to have completely forgotten that he's not that big either.

After an interlude, Suleiman finally found a chance to speak.

"Your Majesty, it's like this. I saw that Leo was dedicated to doing things for the country at a young age, and he was very intelligent, so I couldn't help but talk to him.

It just so happens that I have an unmarried daughter, so I want to make Leo my son-in-law. "

Suleiman did not hide it, but directly stated his intention.

As for Leo, he didn't say anything, he just blushed.

Selim couldn't help but feel a little funny and asked immediately.

"Then what do you think of our future pillar of the country?"

"Well, Your Majesty, I really want to thank Patriarch Suleiman for his kindness. However, I have a good friend whose sister is already engaged to me. It is really inappropriate..."

On a table not far away, Mihail, who was listening attentively to the scene, finally felt relieved. It was not that he was petty, but mainly because this old man named Suleiman was so shameless.

Even though he had already made it clear that Leo was engaged to his sister, this old guy didn't even care about his opinion and just pulled Leo away.

If it weren't for the sake of the other party's guards, Mihai would have promised to punch the old guy high and low.

But in the next second, Selim’s words made Mihail think twice.

"We are already engaged, so what does it matter? Since you have converted, you should abide by the four wives system.

The daughter of Patriarch Suleiman is also well-educated and will definitely not embarrass your fiancée. You can just agree, so why bother holding on to the previous precepts. "

Selim said in an understatement that to promote the integration of the two major ethnic groups, he would do something whenever he saw it, and if he added up, he would lead the whole country.

At this point, Leo wanted to say something, but was stopped by Suleiman, who finally thanked the Sultan.

On the side, Michael's eyes widened when he heard, the four-wives system, so...

He suddenly felt that it was not impossible to change his faith.

Although generally speaking, Muslims only have one wife, but that is because they have no money. I am different.

Mihai couldn't help but fall into narcissism as he thought about it.

As for Selim, he had already arrived on the terrace at this time, and the person following him had changed from Justinian to Suleiman.

For no other reason than Selim saw Kerenna's family, so he sent Justinian away directly.

As for Suleiman, the monarch and his ministers still have things to discuss.

"Suleiman, what do you think of the effectiveness of the new clothing?"

Selim pointed to a group of guests wearing new clothes below and asked with a smile.