The Last Frontier of Fire and Sword

Ackerman is a *** city on the Caspian Sea. Its ruler is Bayezid, a subject of the Crimean Khanate, and is the only subject with the title of "Khan" in the Khanate.

The reason why the Bayezid family has the title of Khan is also related to the geographic location of Ackerman. Although Ackerman is also located on the Black Sea, it is not on the Crimea Peninsula. This makes the tentacles of the Khanate rule overwhelming Ackerman. Furthermore, although the residents of Akerman used to live by water and grass, they settled down as early as the 16th century. They relied on the abundant salt resources on the seashore to make their fortunes, and their customs had already developed greatly with their compatriots on the peninsula. different. Even in their perception of the other Tatar compatriots except Bergzisale and Kaffa, there is a sense of superiority that the city people look at the country people.

It is precisely because of this kind of public opinion and material basis that Bayezid has the title of "Khan", and at the same time, he is essentially in a state of not listening to the Crimean Khan.

After bidding farewell to ***Gley, Cheerchen brought Fatima and Sarben into Ackerman, pretending to be doctors.

Although Muhammad Glyy and Christina didn't think Bayezid Khan would fall to him, Chechen still hoped to try to get Bayezid Khan's support. Because if Ackerman attracts the attention of Isilan Gree, Cheerchen's actions in Kafa will be smoother.

Of course, it is impossible for a Bey who was deposed by the Khan to see Bayezid Khan. In order to be able to meet Bayezid Khan, Chechen and the others did a lot of work. The method they used was to send Sarben to see the doctor of Bayezid Khan's mother.

Bayezid Khan’s mother suffered from a strange disease, chest tightness and fainting easily. The *** doctors in Ackerman City were helpless about this. Bayezid Khan promised that if anyone can heal his mother, he will do something for him.

Since the Renaissance, not only military technology, but also medical technology in Europe has far surpassed the Middle East. Even in the court of the Ottoman Turkish sultan, most of the doctors serving the sultan are from Italy and other regions. Some incurable diseases for which *** doctors are helpless have no difficulty for European doctors.

On this day, Chechen asked Sarben to see Bayezid Khan to treat his mother, while he and Fatima stayed in the hotel temporarily waiting for news. Sarben went there for a day and night and did not come back. Early the next morning, a legend began in Akerman that Madame Farisa (Bayezid Khan's mother) was cured.

Cheerchen knew that Sarben had succeeded. Now, he was not in a hurry, just waiting for Bayezid Khan to invite himself.

At noon that day, Cheechen and Fatima left the hotel. A lively scene in Ackerman at this time. Unconsciously, the two walked to the commercial area. It was here that Cheerchen had an intuitive understanding of Ackerman's prosperity and openness.

In the commercial area, you can find almost anything you want: wheat from the Bursa region of Greece and southern Marmara; sheep from the Balkans, Wallachia and Moldova; rice from Egypt and Bulgaria; Crimea Butter from the peninsula, sugar from Egypt and Cyprus, etc.

Here, salt and precious metal currency are both hard currencies. In fact, most businessmen would rather collect the salt produced by Ackerman. These table salt can be re-sold to big cities such as Kiev and Lviv through them, which can be exchanged for doubled profits.

The people in the street market are shoulder to shoulder. Most of the people here wear turbans of various colors, but mainly white. There are also Frenchmen in French clothes and Ukrainians with shaved Cossack haircuts.

In fact, due to the enlightened policy of Khan of the Bayezid family, Ackerman can almost be regarded as a center for the free exchange of people from all continents (as opposed to the talent exchange market of Kafa). Residents here generally did not report prejudice against non-government. Chechen even found one or two small synagogues and Christian churches in the city.

Cheerchen and Fatima wandered for a while first. This made Fatima very happy, because it was the first time she came back after leaving Crimea. This time, Fatima left behind her usual female warrior appearance and showed her true qualities as a girl. The two bought a large bag of ground dates, sweet dates, and a kind of biscuit made of almonds, sesame seeds, chestnuts, etc., called Halva (similar to cut cakes) by the locals from the top sellers.

When it was almost three o'clock, they returned to the hotel. The owner of the hotel gave Cheerchen a letter, saying that it was sent by Bayezid Khan, inviting Cheerchen to the banquet.

After questioning a local, Chechen and Fatima came to Bayezid Khan’s palace. This is a typical *** building with a white dome. Two guards wearing small metal plate chain armor stand at the gate. They had a machete from Damascus hanging on their waists, a spear in their right hand, and a steel shield in their left.

Through Fatima's report, Cheerchen expressed to the guards that Bayezid Khan had invited him to a banquet. Of course, Cheerchen's self-reported identity is a businessman from Lviv who came to Ackerman to sell tools and dyes. Sarben, the doctor who cured Bayezid Khan’s mother, was his uncle.

Soon, a man who claimed to be the steward of Bayezid Khan came to Cheerchen.

"Khan has prepared dinner, and the most distinguished guest from afar has dinner with him." Bayezid Khan's butler said.

So, the butler led Cheerchen and Fatima towards the inside of the palace. In front of a large room with a gorgeous pearl curtain, the butler stood sideways by the door:

"Khan is waiting for you inside."

Cheerchen opened the curtain and walked in.

On the way to Crimea, Cheerchen took part in learning from Christina the dining etiquette of the Crimean Khanate (basically a copy of the Ottoman Turkish court).

Now, what appeared in front of him was the scene of a typical grand noble dining: everyone sitting on the floor, sitting around a low table, enjoying the meal served on a large plate.

The middle-aged bald man in the upper hand is obviously Bayezid Khan. Beside him, sitting two women, one is very old, should be Bayezid Khan’s mother, and the other is middle-aged, probably Khan’s wife or sister; then, there are four people sitting on both sides, Three of them wore large headscarves and gorgeous silk gowns. They should be Khan’s Vizier, the treasurer, and the Minister of Justice. Sarben was among them. Obviously he was treated with the most honor.

In the position closest to Chechen, there were a group of officers in chain armor. Behind them were two or three officers without food in front of them. According to the court’s dining etiquette, when the high-ranking officer finishes eating, the lower-ranking officer will take over the food left before eating.

The food on the low table is plentiful and full of unique exotic flavors. Most people use tinned copper dinner plates and wooden spoons for food, while Khan’s female relatives use jewelry-decorated spoons. Khan’s dinner plates and spoons are gold.

In addition to pilaf, roasted whole lamb, and chicken that is suitable for dipping into the seasoning by hand, there are also buns, chickpea bread, sweet bread, pita bread, imam bread, scones, and various types of Bagels, shortbreads, pastries, etc.

Bayezid Khan raised his head and glanced at Cheerchen:

"Welcome, businessman from the heathen country, nephew of my benefactor."

Bayezid Khan’s voice was thick and powerful. With Bayezid Khan's opening, everyone looked at Chechen.

At this time, Cheerchen gave a polite politely.

"Thank you, great Khan. Alvar, a businessman from Lviv, greets you." Chechen said.

Bayezid Khan looked directly at Cheerchen and looked at him up and down. And Chechen was calm, not afraid of Bayezid Khan's glance.

Seeing Cheerchen so calm and calm, Bayezid Khan smiled.

"Guests from afar, just as my butler said, hurry up and sit down with your uncle. Come and taste the delicious food and tell us some unheard of news."

The two high-ranking officers with their backs to Cheerchen moved their positions on both sides, and Cheerchen sat in between them. Fatima sits behind Cheerchen.

The waiter standing by the column brought a pair of cutlery to Cheerchen.

This is the first time Chechen has enjoyed Crimean or Ottoman Turkish style food.

As a guest, Cheerchen only tasted each dish only a few mouthfuls, because in the customs of the Crimean Khanate, eating too much would be considered impolite.

But this is a blessing for Cheer Chen. Because this makes Cheechen not only eat delicious hand pilaf and roast lamb, but have no stomach to taste some unique dishes.

Due to taking up the convenience of sea salt production and shipping, Bayezid Khan is extremely wealthy and is very particular about eating. In order to show his hospitality and power, Bayezid Khan has obviously done enough food and drink.

After Cheerchen took his seat, the waiter brought a few more dishes.

The first unique dish with an unusual name Cheerchen ate was called: Sultan's Delight.

It is a side dish of eggplant roasted and seasoned with diced lamb. The freshness of eggplant and lamb is a heavenly enjoyment.

The name of the second dish is even more beautiful. It is called Lady’s Navel: It is a doughnut dipped in syrup with a nut in the center.

Cheerchen took a bite, and the sweetness reached his heart. It was really sweeter than any dessert he had eaten before.

The third dish is called Lady’s Jade Leg, which is an oblong Turkish fried kebab. The meat is half-cooked beef, melts in the mouth and has a long aftertaste.

The next fourth dish is a dessert called Beauty Lips, which is a shortcrust pastry with chopped pistachios. Of course, it is also unspeakably delicious.

Just as Cheerchen was overwhelmed and guessed that the next dish might be called beautiful **** and beautiful buttocks, the last dish came.

This last dish is called Dizzy Imam, a side dish made with eggplant and olive oil.

Put it on the last end, obviously has its own uniqueness. Cheerchen took a bite, and as expected, instead of feeling greasy, his lips and teeth were scented.

During the meal, Bayezid Khan’s mother Farisa, a charitable old woman, was obviously very interested. He kept thanking Sarben for his life-saving grace, and from time to time asked about people outside the Chechen Khanate. What happened somewhere. Although the topic was limited to anecdotes at the beginning, it unknowingly turned to the war in the Republic of Poland.

"The most distinguished guest from afar, according to your judgment, who can win the final victory of Kazimierz and Karl X?" Farisa asked.

For this question, Cheerchen didn’t know if Bayezid Khan’s mother asked casually or Bayezid Khan wanted to know, he froze for a moment, and then cautiously replied from the perspective of a businessman: "I don’t know. But of course I hope that King Kazimierz will win. Old lady, you don’t know how greedy the Swedes are in Poland. I once sold horses to Krakow, but a Swedish officer expropriated my horses. And only gave me a white stripe."

"Oh! Greedy heretics."

Bayezid Khan’s treasurer exaggerated loudly.

Bayezid Khan glanced at him dissatisfiedly, and the chief financial officer of Khan quickly closed his mouth.

"Yes, so people in Poland are opposed to the Swedes~www.readwn.com~ At the beginning, Karl X had some friends in Poland, but later, they all turned their backs on him and turned back. With the embrace of King Kazimierz, the Swedes' power in Poland is weakening day by day, and even the German mercenaries defending Warsaw have betrayed them." Chechen said while shaking his head.

"So, the fall of Warsaw is real?" asked an officer with rice grains on his beard.

In this regard, Cheer Chen replied: "It is true, but before the German mercenaries uprising, the king's army has already invaded Warsaw. Their behavior can only be said to be icing on the cake."

Hearing that Chechen said that, except for Bayezid, everyone else had a whispered discussion with the people around him. Obviously, they are extremely concerned about the war in Poland.

"Dear guest, tell us what else you know." Vizier of Bayezid Khan said to Chechen.

"I passed the Bar Fortress when I came, and the defenders there defeated the invading Cossacks. Originally, the Zaporozhye Cossacks wanted to take advantage of Lvbao Macki’s army to leave Lviv to salvage. I lost my life."

"God, bless you, those heretics still want us to die." The bearded officer with a beard covered with rice grains shouted.

Taking advantage of this conversation, Cheerchen said casually: "I heard that Isilan Glyy Khan is implementing a pro-Cossack policy. If Khmelnitsky asks the Khan for help, he asks the Khan and the Cossacks Attack the Republic of Poland together..."

Before Cheerchen's words were finished, Bayezid Khan clapped his hands. Immediately afterwards, the waiter came up with a basin full of rose water.

It is a custom of the Crimean Tatars to wash hands with water after eating, and it also means that the banquet is over.