In this way, the main force of the Moors was helplessly trapped in North Africa, unable to cross the Strait of Gibraltar to support the Iberian territories in the north. This resulted in a complete victory for the Norman armies - the Norman Empire completely unified the entire Iberian Peninsula in August. Then, because this new territory was rugged, there were too many mountainous areas. So it's relatively poor. Egil did not break it into pieces as he did France, Germany and Italy. Instead, a province was directly established.
The province of Spain, with the newly built city of Madrid in the center of the Iberian Peninsula as its capital. Officially joined the administrative system of the Norman Empire.
After this, the emperor assigned Marshal Farr a new task. Continue south to attack the Moorish territory - although the barren and desolate North Africa was not favored by the emperor. But in such a place with strong folk customs, a unified country emerged with a leader who could be regarded as heroic and strategic. This is what Egil doesn't want to see. Therefore, the emperor's task for Marshal Farr this time was not to capture the city, but to destroy it. Like locusts crossing the border, they destroyed all the Moorish territories in North Africa. And kill Arslan. This sultan was capable of leading the Moors to build a powerful nation.
So, after a period of rest, in November. Already falling into despair, they reluctantly accepted the loss of their territory in Iberia. Prepare to operate in North Africa. The Moors, who had regained their strength, ushered in the next round of fierce attacks. The Norman fleet that originally trapped them in North Africa transported a large number of enemies this time. Prepare to completely destroy their country
When Spain was included in the Empire's territory. as an iconic presence. Europe has entered a new era. The Normans finally, finally, after nearly fifteen years of hard fighting. Under the leadership of the talented Norman Emperor Egil Skadra Grimsson, the entire Europe was finally unified! From Spain to Rus. From Scandinavia to Naples. From south to north, from west to east. There is no trace of feudal separatism in the sky across Europe. All cities, territories, forests, fields. The manor all hangs the four-winged, three-legged and two-color phoenix flag of the Norman Empire!
Just as Egil said in his New Year's speech two years ago after the Black Death. This is a great era. An era of unity! An era that belongs to the Normans, an era that belongs to him, Egil Skadra Grimsson!
The whole of Europe covers more than 10 million square kilometers and has 94 million people. All came under the rule of the Norman Empire! And it is absolutely effective rule! There are no feudal separatist regimes, vassal states, or protective palaces. Jiyizhou, the actual and effective rule of the chieftain! The emperor can appoint the governors of various provinces, counties, and cities at will! You can recruit people from any land as soldiers at will! You can obtain the production and taxes of any territory! This has to be said to be a miracle! What a political miracle!
In the world at that time. Or some countries have a larger territory and a larger population than the Norman Empire. But it was definitely not as effective as the administrative system of the Norman Empire. There is absolutely no high utilization rate of its own resources compared to the Norman Empire. The overall national strength is definitely not as high as the Norman Empire. The same goes for stability. Egil's credit was not only to unify the entire Europe, he also created an effective administrative system. It is enough to ensure the existence of this country for hundreds of years, or even thousands of years.
Another thousand-year empire, or in other words, what Egil wants is a great empire that will last longer than Rome. Thousands of years after his death, his descendants are still the most noble people in the world.
?Thousands of people are rejoicing and the whole country is celebrating. August 28th was officially named "Unification Day" by Egil and existed as an imperial holiday. The college is closed on this day. Factory shutdown. Shops were closed and the people celebrated the great victory of the Norman Empire.
It¡¯s not easy to think about it. A small nobleman who came out of the ice and snow in the north wiped out the entire Europe in fifteen years, conquering the north and south, east and west. Eventually a huge empire was established. This is simply an incomprehensible miracle in the eyes of everyone. When talking about this matter. Even those who hate Egil no matter how much they look down on him cannot calm down.
They can talk about the emperor's licentiousness. You can talk about his cruelty and madness, you can criticize his various policies, you can say that he is militaristic, ridiculous and blasphemous. But the only thing they can't do is be incompetent. Or similar words to describe Egil.
"He is a madman. But a capable madman. His abilities are enough to cover up all his shortcomings, and make the whole world fall into the same madness as him, and have to jump through hoops with the whip of his whip."
Later generations, even the harshest critics, when talking about this emperor. No matter how ugly the scolding is. At the end, I had to say sourly: ???The ability is still there. And more people completely ignored Egil's shortcomings. Treat him like a flawless saint
"At the same time, when the Empire finally unified Europe. A time to save this world from hundreds or thousands of years of chaos. In the New World of North America. Another legend of the Empire is being written.
In total, this is the empire¡¯s third voyage to the New World. Of course, during this period, there were also many large merchants who had purchased permission from the imperial government and drove their own ships to conduct trade. In the Caribbean Sea near Central America. The empire has occupied many islands. Colonies with tens of thousands of people were opened up. Make Havana the capital of this territory. even. Some made the decision directly. Want to settle in the beautiful Caribbean islands.
Sent out as a Norman Emperor. The leader of the expedition to the New World. After several months of voyage, General Walter's first stop was Havana. This is a new small city with a population of only a few thousand. If it were placed in mainland Europe, it would be absolutely nothing. Not to mention the provincial capital. Even the county capital doesn't count. But here, on this narrow island that's not even a county, the city holds great symbolic significance.
European civilization has now officially entered the Central American stage. It is not those astronomical calendars, mathematics and agriculture that are extremely developed. But it can't smelt steel, or even bronze. Without suitable large mounts, cavalry cannot be developed. There were no suitable livestock, so they could not make vehicles and wheels They had no achievements in physics and were unable to make large battleships and siege machinery. Instead, they were Europeans who were armed to the teeth with sophisticated steel weapons, black powder and war horses, and had a fanatical pursuit of land, money, and faith, and were the conquerors of the Norman Empire.
Today, the Europeans who settled in Central America, as well as the caravans that come regularly, are already a sight that the local Aztecs are accustomed to. Except for Emperor Montezuma II, who was ill in bed and had become a little old and confused, few people regarded them as gods. Of course, this does not mean that their enthusiasm for the Normans has waned.
Or fantasy myths and legends, which can maintain the freshness for a period of time. But compared to the various changes brought about by the Normans. This feeling is nothing. With the arrival of the Normans, this ancient Mesoamerican empire underwent great changes.
The merchants of the empire brought iron, glass, and cloth¡ªlinen, woolen cloth, and silk. These gorgeous fabrics surprised the Aztecs, who only knew how to weave cotton. The iron weapons were finer, sharper and tougher than their best obsidian battle axes.
The Normans also brought oxen, plows, and various agricultural tools. and advanced hacienda production technology. They hired locals to move into large estates and carve out land to grow cocoa, spices and sugar - especially sugar. The Normans discovered and colonized the first island. The place now named Cuba County was excellent land. This place is extremely suitable for sugar cane cultivation. Sugar cane imported from India can grow well here. In fact sugar cane is grown, as well as cane sugar is processed. It has become the largest and most profitable industry in this emerging colony.
Unlike the history of another world, the Empire is not like Spain, a country bumpkin who only has eyes for gold. What the empire valued more was the land and the products on the land. Now the empire receives large amounts of sugar and spices, cocoa, from Central America every year. Such trade made life in the empire richer and more colorful.
But the Normans brought more than just advanced technology, trade goods, and new religious beliefs. In addition, there is the plague - when the Black Death gradually passed in Europe, the disease followed the empire's business travelers across the ocean and came to the isolated Central America.
In addition, there are smallpox, measles, tuberculosis all kinds of strange diseases that the indigenous people have never seen before and to which they have no resistance. The population of the Aztec Empire declined at an extremely terrifying rate. Their entire villages, towns, and cities were getting sick and dying one after another. The atmosphere of doomsday made them feel very scared.
Therefore, the empire added another in-demand item to Central America¡¯s trade goods¡ªmedicinal materials.
General Walter came here during this time period. What he faced was not the terrifying giant empire with millions of elite warriors that he encountered at first. Instead, it is a desperate country caught in a plague and civil strife.
"Although the Lord has warned me, if this is the case it may actually be easy to conquer this place"
When he heard the local Norman businessmen say this, General Walter had a plan in mind.
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