"The names of the dishes in this restaurant are so weird..." Leon looked embarrassed as he held the menu, "'This fish is dedicated to the Lord of the two islands and two seas'...'God bless our emperor cheese soup'...'The Knight of Cartiers'
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These names make it impossible to imagine what kind of food will be served.
"The food in Eastmonton is like this. They like to name dishes that are mixed with historical figures, and it is best to use some allusions." Wein said, "As the ancient masters of the South, they like to show off their long history in this way.
history. Even if a southern nobleman's genealogy cannot be traced back to the era of the 'Holy King', he will still try to find clues about his ancestors from the 'Eastern Expedition'. Perhaps it is the same emphasis on the classics that makes Hornlow
Even if they are separated by Anrenzo, Er and Ismonton can still become close allies."
"I can also understand other things. What does this 'Master of Two Islands and Two Seas' mean?"
This title reminds Leon of Mohammed II, who was called the "Master of the Two Lands and the Two Seas" in his previous life. Talking about history in casual chats is a hobby of many people, and is influenced by the "Jingluo Culture" on the Internet.
Influenced by his education, Leon knew a little about the fall of Constantinople, the origin of the allusion of "sailing on dry land, a new dynasty and elegant government", and Mohammed II who destroyed the Eastern Rome. These are all covered by this knowledge.
Famous people arriving.
With doubts, he ordered a dish called "This fish is dedicated to the master of the two islands and two seas". However, what was served was grilled fish with some special spices added, and there was no "two" at all.
Elements of "Island and Sea".
"The 'Master of Two Islands and Two Seas' refers to the Duke of Ismonton, Alfonso VII, who ushered in the Age of Discovery." Wein ordered a mushroom soup with the same long name.
Before Alfonso VII, people's exploration of the ocean was quite limited, limited to the 'inner sea' surrounded by the Dukedom of Ismonton and the Dukedom of Anrenzo, and there was little exploration of the 'outer sea'."
Liang nodded. After so many days of study, he already knew the map of this world very well. The so-called "inland sea" is very similar to the Mediterranean Sea. It is an ocean surrounded by land. There is only a strait connected to the endless ocean outside.
This strait is also regarded as the dividing line between the duchy of Eastmonton and the duchy of Anrenzo.
For a long time since the founding of the ancient empire, maritime trade only occurred in the inland sea. People were in awe and fear of the endless ocean outside the strait, and did not dare to let ships sail into distant waves and sail into the unknown end of the sea.
"By the time of Alfonso VII, the naval strength of the Duke of Eastmonton was second to none. Of course, this was mainly because other powerful grand dukes did not bother to fight him. But in any case, the Duke of Eastmonton
The 'Armada' represented the highest naval power of that era."
"Alfonso VII did not rest on his laurels, but made a decision that still seems extremely important to this day - to march into the open sea and explore the endless ocean."
"Using the most advanced shipbuilding technology, the Duke of Eastmonton dispatched ships one after another, formed one adventure fleet after another, and launched an unprecedented exploration of the endless ocean. As a result, many islands were forcibly
The territories merged into the United Empire have a place on the map."
"Before the Industrial Revolution in the East began and the first ironclad was launched, Eastmonton's navy had always maintained an absolute advantage. During this period, the Duke of Eastmonton was also dubbed the 'Master of Two Islands and Two Seas'
"The 'two islands' refers to the peninsula where Eastmonton was originally located and the newly formed archipelago, and the 'two seas' refers to Eastmonton's absolute control over the internal and external seas."
"I see..." Leon nodded. The grilled fish tasted pretty good, and it made him have a better impression of the Eastmonton area.
"Wait a minute..." Leon suddenly remembered another point, "You and the 'Kingslayer' also met for the first time in the Dukedom of Eastmonton?"
"I have a good memory." Wein nodded, "To be more precise, it is Tivia, the capital of the Duke of Eastmonton." Wein nodded, "Relying on the huge wealth accumulated from resource plunder and sea and land trade in the Age of Discovery, in
For a long period of time, the surname Eastmonton represented 'wealth', until they were too conservative in their ideas and preferred to hold their money in their hands instead of investing it in reproduction, and were eventually defeated by the Westerners in the economic struggle.
Duke Kethwaite took away the title of the richest man. But even though it has declined now, relying on the accumulation of wealth in the early years, Tivia is still one of the richest and most magnificent cities, known as the 'Golden City'."
"This is an honor for our ancestors." Liang sighed, "Speaking of which, how did you convince the 'Kingslayer' to go to King's Landing with you and get involved in the assassination of the old emperor?"
Wein changed the direction of stirring the mushroom soup: "Well, this involves another story."
"We have to start with the origin of the 'Kingslayer'."