Chapter XVII: The Habsburgs
Vienna
Heroes' Square.
A young couple looks up at the two equestrian statues of military leaders in the center of the square:
Prince Eugen and Archduke Karl.
For Archduke Karl, William did hear about it.
This outstanding Austrian general, a famous anti-French general, defeated Napoleon for the first time in Asperne, who was like the god of war at that time.
But Prinz Eugen ...... Forgive William for his pitiful European history, all his memories of this name only come from the ** prince of a certain "Blue Route".
Fortunately, with Hermione Jack of Trades, where will not be ordered, the history teacher will no longer have to worry about his learning.
Finding that William had something he didn't know, the girl raised her chin and explained with some pride:
"Prince Eugen was the pre-eminent military commander of the Habsburg dynasty of Austria.
His victory over the Ottoman Empire forced it to sign the Peace of Karlovitz, ceding large lands to Austria, including Hungary. ”
William was stunned.
Merlin...... It's like green Luo crying!
However, when it comes to the war between Austria and the Ottomans, we have to mention Constantinople again.
After the Ottoman Empire took Constantinople, the bridgehead of European resistance against the infidels was completely lost.
Later, the young Sultan Suleiman led his army out of Constantinople and marched all the way north.
He vowed to let the light of Allah shine on the sinful land of pagans in Europe.
Suleiman defeated the Hungarian army and made his way to the walls of Vienna in Austria, where he launched the Siege of Vienna in 1529.
This was the first invasion of Central Europe by the Ottoman Empire, and for 150 years after this war, the main theme was also a protracted war between Austria and the Ottoman Empire.
Vienna also became once again a bridgehead against the infidels in Europe.
Here we have to mention the role of France, the filial son of God, who plays the role of Erwuzai.
During the Ottoman attack, France, contrary to the religious fanaticism of the Middle Ages, chose to form an alliance with the pagan Ottomans in the face of national interests.
The two sides also formed the infamous "Blasphemous Alliance of Irises and Crescents", which lasted for two and a half centuries.
Hermione had always been interested in history, whether it was the history of magic or Muggles.
Otherwise, it would not be the only existence in Professor Binns's class that can not be hypnotized.
The more she talked, the more excited she became, and soon she talked about the famous Habsburgs in Austria.
and the family...... Uniquely wrapping the world's chins.
The Habsburg dynasty was the most widely ruled royal family in European history, having ruled the Holy Roman Empire, the Austrian Empire, the Spanish Empire, and the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
Family members were emperors, kings, grand dukes, dukes, etc.
Including the Sarajevo incident that triggered World War I, the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand, the crown prince of Austria-Hungary, were all members of the Habsburgs.
But the family likes to marry close relatives, and their most obvious facial feature is a large, misshapen chin that protrudes outward.
Because of the protruding jaw, the teeth cannot be aligned and closed, and some even cannot close their mouths.
Once had a Spanish peasant? When you first met King Charles V of Spain? I was taken aback.
He even shouted, "Your Majesty, will you keep your mouth shut?" The flies in the village are fierce! ”
Except for the chin? It has also led to a large number of serious genetic diseases following suit, and the infant mortality rate in the family has risen rapidly.
From Philip I? Only 7 generations, by the time of Charles II? The king is already dead.
No successor to Charles II? It also directly led to the fall of the Spanish Habsburg Dynasty and also triggered the battle for the Spanish throne.
William glanced at the sculpture again, and suddenly his eyes were sharp, and he looked behind him.
The statue stands a fair-skinned, emaciated girl.
She wore a black brocade court dress? With lace-trimmed white gloves? A parasol in his hand, as if eavesdropping on the conversation between the two.
Hermione followed her gaze as well.
Finding that William was staring at herself, the girl was expressionless, and she didn't have the slightest consciousness of being caught eavesdropping, but naturally applied a ladylike etiquette? Said:
"Welcome to Vienna."
After speaking, she rummaged carefully through a pile of badges in her bag: "Excuse me?" Which country's representative did you follow? ”
"We're here on our own, my name is William Stark." William looked at this girl who seemed to be a receptionist? "Her name is Hermione Granger. ”
"Ah, I'm really sorry! Mr? I didn't recognize the two! ”
The girl's words were surprised? But the tone is unhurried? There was also a non-waveless expression on his face.
It's like a three-nipble girl.
It was normal for her not to recognize her, and William and Hermione traveled all the way as if they were traveling.
When I passed through other cities, I bought a few clothes with national characteristics.
The bells and whistles of the dress are unrecognizable to anyone.
The girl walked over without hurry, and carefully glued the two badges to the lapels of William's coat.
He pulled out another one and stuck it on Hermione's clothes.
William and Hermione checked the badge at the same time to see if there was any magic on it.
There's nothing wrong with being careful.
Last year in Venice, Namelia, the receptionist at the time, gave two Venetian masks with tracking magic on them.
William is now especially wary of such "fans" who like to backstab.
"Tonight, I will receive you two, my name is Missandei." The girl shook the golden bell, and a carriage slowly ran over.
William's gaze went beyond Missandei to the luxurious carriage in front of him, and in front of him were four pegases, Glaring.
There are four types of Pegasus: Rune Horses, Iseron, Thestrals, and Glaring.
Graling generally lives in Northern Europe and is rare in the UK. I didn't expect to see it here.
William's eyes lit up...... He already has Thestrals and Rune Horses, and he just needs a Graling.
Master Ball ...... Waiting to be caught!
After getting into the carriage, William found that it was also extremely luxurious, like a royal carriage.
There is also a cosy bottle of water on one side and a basket of hot muffins. Within seconds, the carriage had quickly left the square and entered the private passageway.
It aroused the surprised gaze of a group of tourists around.
"Are the delegates already here?" Leaning back on the couch, William asked.
"It's already ten ****, but your British representative hasn't arrived yet." Missandei finally showed a hint of curiosity.
"I heard that President Dumbledore can't come?"
"Yes, the professor really can't come." William wondered who the British delegates would be.
The carriage passed through the alley and continued along the passage.
At this moment, both William and Hermione looked up and saw the place where the meeting of the Wizards' United Congress was held.
- Hofburg Imperial Palace.
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