Perhaps it was because Jiang Xuan suddenly changed his mind about the Ocean Horse and wanted to show off his knowledge in front of the "Ocean Horse" in front of him.
When he answered, he was coherent and logical.
Speaking of squires, we have to mention knights again.
Because the squires in Britain are actually knights. Due to various historical reasons, the chivalry system began to decline. The chivalry system and centralization are inherently in conflict. If the knight lord is too powerful, it will only affect the centralization of power. Ahmed serves as Grand Councilor.
During the vizier's period, it was because of the centralization of power that the Sipaxi cavalry was dissatisfied. Coupled with the development of the times, land ownership, management rights, etc. became more complicated. The land that initially supported the military needs of a knight was called
The knights' collar, but as time went by, the larger knights' collars became scattered and fragmented.
Therefore, the supply of knights has become the biggest problem, and the status of knights in the military has also been weakened. With more and more frequent wars, what people and the country need is a professional and efficient mercenary army, and
Not knights. This is the biggest reason why Yenicheri prospered and Sipaxi declined. Politically and economically, the conditions supporting the development of the cavalry system have changed, and this change is irreversible.
It is a historical necessity. This also led to the relaxation of feudal relations and the transformation of the military system.
so.
In this regard, Hamid can use the knight system to fight against Ahmed, who is dominated by Yenicheri, in times of chaos.
But from the perspective of historical necessity, the chivalry system must be abolished and abandoned.
To do otherwise is to turn history back.
So where did Britain's declining knights go? That is, they became squires.
The biggest difference between a knight and a squire is.
In the past, knights were required to perform military service. This was a hard condition and they had to lead troops to fight. Therefore, we can see in many medieval games or movies and TV series that the lords wear bull-head masks.
The person with the weirdest equipment also has the strongest combat effectiveness.
The squires they later transformed into did not need to perform military service. Although the status of knights was replaced by mercenaries, their influence on the local area was still great, and they had an advantage in social status. Although the knight leader
It is no longer complete, but the land in their hands is transferred more conveniently and quickly, which also satisfies some people to quickly annex land and become large households.
Then with the development of capitalism, the advent of the Age of Discovery, the enclosure movement, and the transition to commerce.
The squires gradually became known as the British middle class, lower than the hereditary nobles but higher than the peasants. Then they gradually participated in politics and became the spokesperson of the local area.
Therefore, the rise of the British squires was a kind of self-correction and adjustment when the feudal system came to an end.
"this......"
Jiang Xuan explained the young master's theory in detail.
Upon hearing this, Hamid suddenly became enlightened and his eyes lit up: "What Liu Shilang means...is it natural to transform these generals into country squires and establish a constitutional monarchy?"
Jiang Xuan was a little surprised for a moment.
This Hamid has something special.
That's right.
The emergence of the squires, their eagerness to participate in politics, and their increasingly powerful personal strength were a challenge to the royal power. It was their challenge that led to the emergence of various class forces and new aristocrats, and promoted the establishment of a constitutional monarchy in Britain.
He chuckled and said: "It's not us who change it, but let history change it..."
"ah?"
Hamid was a little confused.
Jiang Xuan smiled slightly and couldn't help but look at Alyssa who was also listening with great interest. Then he said calmly: "Adapting measures to local conditions is the best way. The complex situation of Osman is different from that of other countries. Mr. Sultan, Osman this time
Chaos, I heard that Tsarist Russia is already intensifying its troops and watching with eager eyes... The third Russo-Turkish war is probably about to begin..."
Upon hearing this, Hamid was also worried.
Tsarist Russia was their biggest enemy at this time.
But he knows.
At this time, Ottoman could not withstand a war at all, so he temporarily decided to turn a blind eye to Tsarist Russia's provocation on the border.
Jiang Xuan laughed loudly: "How can you turn a blind eye? You must see it, and you must see it ruthlessly!"
"What?"
Hamid's face changed slightly.
Jiang Xuan nodded: "Only when the army meets each other, will the Sultan have the opportunity to gather all the Xipaxi in the country for his own use, and then establish a branch belonging to the royal family..."
"New Cavalry!"
New cavalry!
These three words struck Hamid hard in his heart.
He suddenly stood up and bowed deeply to Jiang Xuan.