Although the 300,000 Sipaxi at this time seemed to be menacing, there were still 200,000 Yeniciri on their side, defending the city. It would not be easy for them to invade.

"Strengthen the defenses!"

"Quick, quick, prepare your arrows and throw stones!"

"Where's the gunpowder? Where's the gunpowder?"

The generals throughout the city were extremely busy.

Ahmed said coldly: "A group of outdated cavalry also want to cause trouble in Istanbul. Fight, beat me hard, let them know who is the strongest Ottoman army!"

"yes!"

These Jenicheli promised with a bang.

So far.

These were the two most powerful arms of the Ottoman Empire. Of course, they also represented the two most representative political groups in the late Ottoman Empire. In this way, they were really at odds with each other.

The cavalry, which represented the spirit of chivalry, and the Janicery, who represented the "literary-officials" group, truly became sworn enemies.

then.

Under the mighty momentum, Sipaxi also launched its first siege.

Since ancient times, no matter whether it is any emperor or later game enthusiasts in modern society, the obsession with cavalry is indescribable.

With strong impact and strong maneuverability, it seems that they truly represent the true combat effectiveness of the cold weapon era and the burly momentum of soldiers.

"kill!"

"rush!"

In the first charge, 100,000 war horses galloped forward, and the sound of horse hooves caused the entire earth, and even the whole of Istanbul, to shake violently.

Everyone's hearts were shaken by the rhythmic sound of horse hooves.

momentum!

Sipaxi's momentum has been unleashed!

"Attack!"

Since Ahmed was able to become the Grand Vizier, he was naturally not an ordinary person. He seized the opportunity and gave the order coldly. The city he controlled at this time was Ottoman, and even in his opinion, it was the greatest city in Europe.

, faced with the siege of this group of "little people", how can you be so undignified?

Therefore.

In this first charge, he opened the city gate directly, sent out his Yenicheri, and started the first hand-to-hand exchange with the Sipaxi cavalry!

In fact, compared to the Sipaxi cavalry, the combat effectiveness of Yenicheri is really not weak at all.

As we mentioned before, Jenicheli was a boy selected by the Ottomans from the conquered Christians in the Balkan Peninsula. This is the famous blood gift! After these children were taken away by the Ottoman army, they accepted Islamic ideas.

And received military training, relying on strict organization, excellent tactical qualities, and fanatical beliefs, the Guards became the elite force of the Turkish Empire.

Yanichery has strict discipline and must absolutely obey the orders of the superiors. Soldiers usually live collectively in the barracks. They are not allowed to get married, and are not allowed to engage in handicrafts and commerce. Their salaries are generous, and those who have made meritorious deeds can be promoted to senior officials.

When Yenicherry was first founded, the number of people was only a thousand. At the peak of the empire in the mid-16th century, the number increased to nearly 20,000, accounting for about one-tenth of the entire empire. Because the soldiers were well-trained, well-equipped, and able to endure hardships

, often becoming the backbone of the battle. In addition to guarding the capital, the Janissaries were also stationed in important cities and fortresses in the empire.

However.

With the changes of history, the Guards that once made the Ottomans glorious have now become the source of palace riots and rebellions, and have even become a serious obstacle to national progress and national reform.

Especially when the Ottoman royal family introduced these jenicheris into the palace and the Administrative Council, they began to no longer be in awe of the majesty of the king, and lived in the comfortable and luxurious life provided by a wealthy city for a long time.

During the period, the awareness of their own great power cultivated their arrogance, and gradually they felt that the life and death of the monarch, the authority of the State Council, the public's wealth, and the safety of the empire were actually all in their hands.

then.

The Yenicherries began to rely on force to obtain the power and benefits they wanted. Until now, the positions of grand vizier, general, and local magistrate have been stolen by most of the Yenicherries.

certainly.

Subsequently, what cannot be ignored is that they are also equipped with the most sophisticated weapons and equipment in the entire Ottoman Empire. Moreover, Yenicheri's weapons and equipment have factors targeting Sipaxi.

so.

This is how the war that shocked the world, using the spirit of the old knights against the new era guards, began.

This battle, which lasted for half a month, was called the "Sorrow of Istanbul" by later generations, because no one expected that such a thousand-year-old city could be captured by Sipasi in such a short period of time.

and.
Chapter completed!