Pillars of the Wu family

() Select the most delicious beef tenderloin, apply olive oil, fine salt, and black pepper on both sides to marinate for half an hour, then put it on the charcoal fire and roast it every once in a while. Sauce and butter, and finally sprinkled with herbs and lemon juice to enhance the taste, this authentic Western-style charcoal-grilled black pepper steak is complete.

"It's perfect! The art of food is really wonderful!" The Teutonic knight from Sao wore a handkerchief in front of his collar, held a knife and fork, savored a one-kilo black pepper steak, and took a sip of wine , nodded in praise: "Although the wine cellar is too short to be perfect, it is inseparable from tasting this delicious food, isn't it?"

"Yes!" Yoshitoki Kira also used a knife and fork to struggle with a smaller steak, cutting the fragrant steak to reveal the well-done beef. Although it is not the most delicious, it is not bad.

"Do you want to hear my advice? I think the black pepper steak is medium-rare, medium-rare is too old, and the most delicious soup is lost. I believe my taste will bring you good luck Yes!" Hans raised his eyebrows and showed a wonderful feeling, enjoying the rich food of a foreign country, even in his hometown, he had never eaten such delicious things, there were only endless wars, and the occasional black bread that could never be eaten Eating bloody beef is already a gift from God.

"Maybe you are right, but at my current age, I should eat more cooked food. Medium rare is just right for my taste. I think it's not bad!" The knife and fork tried hard to compete with a piece of steak. This completely Western-style eating method was still too unfamiliar to him. He used the knife and fork like Hans used chopsticks, and there was an indescribable awkwardness.

"You have to know that I never touch such things as fish sticks, because there are unclean things in uncooked food, including the bloody steak. I don't like it. I still think it's better to cook it." Ji Liang Yishi shrugged his shoulders to express his resistance to the full Western style.

"Oh! That's such a pity! I can taste such a delicacy in the world, praise God!" More than half of the steak placed in front of him has been eaten, and Kira Yoshitoki has not even eaten half of the steak in front of him. Mann is not only powerful but also has a big appetite. He eats a large steak, a plate of vegetable salad and three glasses of wine for lunch. He has no signs of gaining weight. He is still as strong as the governor in his 40s. ruthless.

Looking at the Teutonic people feasting, Yoshihiro Kira asked with a smile: "Don't Knights of Hans need to pray? I mean, as Catholics, Teutonic knights should pray before meals?"

"I am a Protestant, or a Lutheran Protestant." Hans put down his knife and fork, and explained to him: "As we all know, our Teutonic Knights were established very late, and our role is to save lives and heal the wounded like the Knights of the Hospitaller. Later, it evolved into a military order and arrived in Eastern Europe. The current grand master, Albrecht of Ansbach, converted to Protestantism and established the Principality of Prussia, and we have been Protestants."

"Oh!" He also knew a little about this period of history. Albrecht of Ansbach was the first Duke of the Hohenzollern family. Frederick the Great started from this era. He converted to Lutheranism in order to change the country of the Knights into a Principality. This is not insignificant. It is no wonder that he became the founder of the Prussian Dynasty.

"Isn't it said that there are still many conservatives in the Knights?"

"Yes! Your Excellency also knows about the Reformation? Because the church deceives the ignorant people and extorts money according to the will of God and the Bible, because the people don't know the Latin Bible. What the Bible says is completely up to the bishop, Martin Luther Just translated the Latin Bible into German and posted it everywhere..."

The religious reformation in Europe is very interesting. The reason is that the enlightened priests opposed the unreasonable tax increases of the Holy See, especially Martin Luther. He translated the Bible into German and made it public, allowing the public to interpret God’s will. This seriously violated the Holy See Authority, and even ruined the way the Holy See relied on to make money, so he was wanted by the Holy See.

However, this interpretation was supported by many kings, nobles, businessmen, and craftsmen who were dissatisfied with the rampant behavior of the Holy See. The weakening of theocracy made the Holy See's suppression of royal power gradually weaker, so the theory of religious reform appeared.

In the Teutonic Knights, there were also differences in several major sects. Albrecht, the Duke of Prussia, converted to Lutheranism while maintaining a close relationship with Calvin. Luther and John Calvin had conflicts over the etiquette of the Eucharist, but for ordinary believers, the Protestant sects are superior to Catholicism.

The other part of the Teutonic Knights still adhere to the Catholic doctrine, even if the knights no longer exist, the grand master becomes the duke and will not change his original intention. These believers still insist on praying before meals and drinking red wine according to the rules. Eat leavened bread, while Lutherans and Calvinists only need bread and wine, regardless of the difference in material, form, taste and color of bread and wine.

"Because we are justified by faith, and the essence of faith is to believe in grace through Christ. It is the duty of the church to spread the gospel of charism. The Bible is the testimony of the gospel. The authority of the Bible is supreme, and all traditions should be judged on the basis of No one should be given unlimited power, even if you are His Majesty the Pope or His Majesty the Emperor, so we have many believers and supporters, and everyone hates the greed of the church. Of course, I support the reform of His Royal Highness the Duke. Only the Principality can give the Knights a better future."

"Okay, I don't understand this either!" Kira Yoshishi shrugged and smiled, not wanting to engage in such a boring topic, "You don't want me to join these sects, I'm a Buddhist, although I don't respect the teachings to prohibit meat Food, but the faith is still very firm, please don't bring up troublesome things in the future."

"As you wish, I really don't have this idea." Hans also spread his hands to express that he had no other intentions. He would not be so stupid as to persuade the lord to convert to Protestantism. This was not the Crusade era 300 years ago. According to the leader, knights are gradually being eliminated, but the spirit of chivalry will be passed on forever. He is a pragmatic knight who abides by the spirit of chivalry and insists on earning a living.

After a while, Ben Duoshi was walking quickly into the hall without looking at Hans, and directly bowed and said, "My lord, all the preparations you need have been made."

"Hmm." Putting down the knife and fork, picked up a handkerchief to wipe off the grease from the corners of his mouth, took a sip of the sparkling wine, and then turned his face to ask: "What's the reaction from the owner?"

"According to observations, it seems that there are unusual movements in the city. I was probably surprised by the silent statement of the Ministry of Repairing Hall. In short, there are some unusual appearances in the city, and the possibility of riots cannot be ruled out." Ben Duoshi was smiling at the corner of his mouth, thinking to himself Seeing how panicked Honzhuang Fanchang would be.

Yoshihiro Kira nodded thoughtfully and said: "That's good, go down and get ready, you can act soon!"

After sending Ben to leave, he picked up the knife and fork and continued to fight with the steak. The sound of clinking tableware hitting the porcelain plate was heard from time to time. The silence did not last long. Hans asked very rarely: "Your Excellency, Why not take the initiative to attack? Knights should charge forward, this is the fate of knights, Your Excellency should give your knights more opportunities."

Kira Yoshitoki raised his eyebrows and replied with a smile: "Maybe you are right, but the premise is that you must not deal with the enemies in the castle. It must be very unwise to use brave knights to attack the city. Knights The war should be on horseback."

"...that makes sense!" Hans nodded silently. For the knights who are full of attacks, the strategy is too difficult to understand. He still thinks that the Kira family's cavalry should be given more opportunities to hone. Of course he Just a hired instructor, not command authority.

"Appropriate means are also necessary to promote the victory of the war!" A piece of Black Lagoon steak was finally dealt with, he picked up a handkerchief to wipe his mouth, and raised his glass again: "Okay, let's not talk about this! Let's have a toast! For victory!"

"For victory! Cheers!"

The sumptuous lunch came to an end when the last fruit plate was eaten. Hans got up and said goodbye: "I have to go and see those boys. They are gearing up for battle. I hope they will have a good harvest."

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In the city of Honjo, Sun Goro of Honjo was sweating profusely because the Kira army recruited civilians to collect dry firewood. It is to force them to burn their own family. The lesson of the destruction of the Hojo Castle made the people of Xiayue realize that the cage city battle that used to be tried and tested is no longer safe.

"What should we do? What should we do?" The retainers of the dealer looked at the young lord one after another. They were already tied to the same boat as the dealer, and they could only hope that the governor would come up with a better way.

After the incident happened half a year ago, many people in Xiayue also heard about the cause and effect. Although the Nagao family did not punish the dealer, the whole family still felt that the atmosphere in Xiayue was becoming more and more unfavorable to them, including the split family. Many Chinese people, including Katsunaga Sebe and Kiyonaga Ayukawa, began to consciously keep a distance from Shigenaga Honjo.

Secretly, some retainers of the village scolded the owner of the village for his lack of eyesight. If the pair of golden boys and girls really had troubles, the family of the village would face the joint revenge of the Kira family and the Nagao family, and even the imperial shogunate in Kyoto would not let them go , just because of his momentary recklessness almost pushed the dealer into the abyss of eternal doom.

Ben Zhuang Fanchang's face at this time was ugly, walking around impatiently like a trapped animal, and shouted hoarsely with a sullen face: "Let's go out immediately!"

"What?" Benzhuang Sun Wulang said in shock: "Why do we still have to fight now? We should surrender!"

"Yes! It's time to fight!" Fanzhang of the village stood up and encouraged the suspicious retainers, "If you stay in the city, you will also be burned. Why don't you go out and fight! Contact the Dabao Temple family immediately and let him cooperate with our family to go out!"

The elder brother of the village, Zhuangzong Xu, also stood up and said: "That's the only way! Maybe there is still a fight if we unite with Kurokawa and Shimono Shoujia!"

For the sake of this rebellion, the family gathered [-] troops, and the Kurokawa family also had [-] troops, plus the [-] troops of Daibao Temple, and it was [-] troops, while the opposite Kira army had [-] troops. With [-] troops, Xiaoguo and Jinjin jointly dispatched [-] troops, and Nakajo Tengzi from the most deadly Torizaka Castle led [-] troops.

In addition to the Kira Army, the Xiaoguo and Jinjin families each contributed their wealth to help out, and the Honjo, Kurokawa, and Nakajo families all mobilized forcibly, recruiting far more than the actual burden of military service. Ashgaru, and the Kira Army has [-] troops. The rebels are at a disadvantage in terms of numbers. One Thousand Long Tail Army. (To be continued.)