Choose the most delicious tenderloin from the beef, marinate it with olive oil, refined salt, and black pepper for half an hour on both sides, then grill it over charcoal fire and flip it every once in a while. During this period, apply some garlic juice and butter.
, finally sprinkle with herbs and lemon juice to enhance the flavor, and this authentic Western-style charcoal grilled black pepper steak is completed.
"It's perfect! The art of gourmet food is so wonderful!" The Teutonic knight from Nassau stuffed a handkerchief in front of his collar, held a knife and fork and tasted a kilogram of black pepper steak, and took a sip of wine.
, nodded in praise: "Although the wine cellar is too short and not perfect, it is indispensable to taste this delicious food, right?"
"Yes!" Kira Yoshitoki also used the knife and fork to work hard on a smaller steak, cutting open the fragrant steak to reveal the well-cooked beef. Although it was not the most delicious, it was not bad.
"Want to listen to my advice? I think medium-rare black pepper steak is good. Medium-rare is too old and the most delicious soup will be lost. I believe my taste will definitely bring you good luck.
"Yes!" Hans raised his eyebrows and showed a wonderful feeling, enjoying the rich food of the foreign country. He had never eaten such delicious food even in his hometown, where there were only endless wars and endless black bread.
Eating bloody beef is already a gift from God.
"Maybe you are right, but at my current age, I should still eat more cooked food. Medium rare is just right for my taste. I think it's not bad!" Kira Yoshitoki had a handkerchief stuffed in front of his collar and was holding it.
The knife and fork struggled with a piece of steak. This completely Western way of eating was still too unfamiliar to him. He used the knife and fork like Hans used chopsticks, which was indescribably awkward.
"You know, I never touch fish and meat, because there are unclean things in undercooked food, and I don't like the bloody steak. I still think it's better if it's cooked." Kira
Yoshitoki's shrug expressed his rejection of exclusively Western style.
"Oh! That's such a pity! I can taste such delicious food in this world, praise God!" More than half of the steak placed in front of him has been eaten, but Kira Yoshitoki has not even finished half of the steak in front of him. The Germanic man
Not only is he super strong in martial arts, he is also a big eater. He eats a large piece of 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 a governor in his forties. It is simply heartless.
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Looking at the Teutonic people feasting, Kira Yoshichi smiled and asked: "Don't Knight Hans need to pray? I mean, as a Catholic, the Teutonic Knights should pray before meals, right?"
"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 just like the Knights of the Hospital, saving lives and healing the wounded.
Later it evolved into a military order and went to Eastern Europe. His Highness Albrecht of Ansbach, the current Grand Master, converted to Protestantism and established the Principality of Prussia. We have always been Protestants."
"Oh!" He also knew a little bit about this history. Albrecht of Ansbach was the first Duke of the Hohenzollern family. The Principality of Prussia he established was the later Kingdom of Prussia and the German Empire. This family had several
Frederick the Great started from this era. In order to convert the Kingdom of Knights into a principality, he also converted to Lutheranism. This was not a small feat. It is no wonder that he became the founder of the Prussian dynasty.
"Isn't it said that there are many conservatives in the Knights?"
"Yes! You also know about the Reformation, right? Because the church deceives the ignorant people and extorts money in accordance with the will of God and the Bible. Because the people do not know the Latin Bible, what is said in the Bible is entirely up to the bishop. Martin Road
Germany translated the Latin Bible into German and posted it everywhere..."
The European religious reform is very interesting. It was caused by the opposition of enlightened priests to the unreasonable tax increases by the Holy See. Martin Luther was especially famous. He translated the Bible into German and made it public, allowing the public to interpret God's will at will. This seriously violated the Holy See.
Authority, and even destroyed the way the Holy See relied on to make money, so he was wanted by the Holy See.
However, this interpretation was still supported by many kings, nobles, merchants, and craftsmen who were dissatisfied with the misbehavior of the Holy See. The weakening of theocratic power made the Holy See gradually unable to suppress the royal power, so the theory of the Religious Reform emerged.
There are also several major sectarian differences within the Teutonic Knights. Duke Albert of Prussia converted to Lutheranism while maintaining a close relationship with Calvin. The Teutonic Knights affiliated to the Principality of Prussia are basically believers of both factions, although Martin
Luther and John Calvin had conflicts over the liturgy of the Holy Communion, but for ordinary believers, all Protestant denominations are superior to Catholicism.
The other part of the Teutonic Knights still adhere to Catholic doctrine. Even if the Order of Knights no longer exists and the Grand Master becomes a Duke, they will not change their original intention. These believers still insist on praying various kinds of prayers before meals and drinking red wine according to the rules for Holy Communion.
To eat leavened bread, Lutherans and Calvinists only need bread and wine, regardless of the difference in material, form, taste, and color of the bread and wine.
"Because we are justified by faith, and the essence of faith is belief in grace obtained through Christ. It is the responsibility of the church to spread the gospel of divine grace. The Bible is the witness of the gospel. The authority of the Bible is supreme and all traditions should be judged accordingly. At the same time,
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 is disgusted with the insatiable greed of the church. Of course, I support His Royal Highness the Duke’s reforms.
Only the Principality can give the Knights a better future."
"Well, I don't understand this either!" Kira Yoshishi didn't want to have such a boring topic, so he shrugged and said with a smile: "You don't want me to join these sects. I am a Buddhist, although I do not respect the religious prohibitions.
I eat meat, but my faith is still very firm. Please don’t mention disturbing 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 intention. He would not be stupid enough to persuade the lord to convert to Protestantism. This is not the Crusade era three hundred years ago. Using them
In the words of the Grand Master, knights are gradually being eliminated, but the spirit of chivalry will be passed down forever. He is a pragmatic knight who abides by the spirit of chivalry and makes money to make a living.
After a while, Honda walked quickly into the hall without looking at Hans. He bowed and saluted and said: "Master, the preparations you want have been made."
"Hmm." He put down his knife and fork, picked up a handkerchief to wipe the grease from the corner of his mouth, took a sip of sparkling wine, and then turned to the side and asked, "What's the reaction from the banker?"
"According to observations, there seems to be unusual movement in the city. I was probably surprised by the silent statement of the Irobe Repair Hall. In short, there are some unusual things in the city. The possibility of a commotion cannot be ruled out." Honda Toki was smiling, thinking to himself.
How panicked Honjo Nobancho would be.
Kira Yoshishi nodded thoughtfully and said: "That's good, go down and get ready, you'll be able to take action soon!"
After sending Honda off, he picked up the knife and fork and continued to fight with the steak. The sound of clinking cutlery against the porcelain plate came from time to time. The silent atmosphere did not last long. Hans asked in a very rare way: "Your Excellency,
Why not take the initiative to attack? The knight should charge forward. This is the fate of the knight. You should give your knight more opportunities."
Kira Yoshi raised his eyebrows and replied with a smile: "Maybe you are right, but the premise is that we must not deal with the enemies who are hiding in the city. It must be unwise to use brave knights to attack the city. Knights
The war should be on horseback."
"... That makes sense!" Hans nodded silently. For a knight who was obsessed with attacking, the strategy was too difficult to understand. He still believed that the Kira family's cavalry equipment should be given more opportunities to practice. Of course, he
He is just a hired instructor and does not have command authority.
"Appropriate means are also necessary to promote the victory of the war!" A piece of black reef steak was finally settled. He picked up a handkerchief and wiped his mouth. He raised his glass again and said: "Okay, let's not talk about this! Let's have a drink.
!For victory!"
"To victory! Cheers!"
The sumptuous lunch came to an end when the last fruit plate was eaten. Hans stood up and said goodbye: "I have to go see the boys. They are gearing up to go into battle. I hope they can have a good harvest."
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In Honjo Castle, Honjo Songoro was so anxious that he was sweating profusely because Kira's army went around recruiting civilians to collect dry firewood. The collected dry firewood was placed on flatbed trucks, and then poured with grease, sulfur, saltpeter and other fire starters.
It was to force their clan to be destroyed together. The lesson from the destruction of Hojo Castle made the people of Shimonosetsu realize that the cage war, which had tried so many times before, was no longer safe.
"What should we do? What should we do?" The retainers of our banker's family all looked at the young lord. They were already tied to the same boat as our banker's family. They could only hope that the family governor would come up with a better solution.
After the incident happened half a year ago, many people in Shimotsu also heard about the cause and consequences. Although the Nagao family did not punish the banker, everyone in the banker still noticed that the atmosphere in Shimotsu was becoming increasingly unfavorable to them, including those who separated from the family.
Many Japanese people, including Irobe Katsunaga and Ayukawa Kiyonaga, began to consciously distance themselves from Honjo Shigenaga.
Secretly, some of our retainers scolded Honjo Shigenaga for his lack of expression. If the golden boy and girl really had a problem, the Honjo family would have to face the joint revenge of the Kira family and the Nagao family. Even the shogunate in Kyoto would not let them go.
Just because of his recklessness, he almost pushed the banker into the abyss of eternal destruction.
Honjo Shigenaga's face looked ugly at this time, walking around impatiently like a trapped animal, and shouted hoarsely with a sullen face: "Get out of the battle immediately!"
"What?" Hongoro Sungoro said in shock: "Now that things have happened, why are we still going out into battle? We should surrender!"
"Yes! Just go out to the battle!" Honjo Nomonaga stood up and encouraged the suspicious retainers: "You will be burned if you stay in the city. Why not go out to fight! Immediately contact the Dabaoji family and ask him to cooperate with me in the battle!"
Honjo Nogecho's brother-in-law, Honjo Munetsu, also said in support: "That's the only way! If we join forces with Kurokawa Shimono Mamoru, we might still be able to fight!"
The main banker family has gathered 2,000 troops in the territory for this rebellion. The Kurokawa family also has 1,500 troops, plus the 500 troops of the Dabaoji family, which is 4,000 troops. The Kira army on the opposite side has 4,000 troops.
There were 3,300 troops. The small country and the Kinjin family jointly sent a force of 1,000 troops, and the most terrible one, Nakajo Fujisuru of Torizaka Castle, led an army of 2,000 troops.
In addition to the Kira Army, these families, the Ogoku and Kanjin families each used their financial resources to help out. The Honjo family, the Kurokawa family, the Nakajo family and other families all mobilized by force, recruiting far more people than they could bear for actual military service.
Ashigaru, and Kira's army only has 6,300 troops. The rebels are at a disadvantage in terms of numbers. This is the result of other Shimotsu people not adding insult to injury. If Nagao Keiren hadn't guarded Hojo Castle to appease people, there would have been more