Tyranny of Steel - Chapter 627: lncorporating Recently Conquered Ground
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Chapter 627: lncorporating Recently Conquered Ground

Within the southern lands of Iberia, the sun gleamed down upon the city of Granada. After centuries of warfare in Iberia under the goal of reconquering the region under Catholic Control, the Moors had proven victorious.

Such a feat was impossible without the massive military aid provided by the German Empire and the Schemes of its Kaiser. This was a fact recognized not only by the young Sultan of the newly reformed Al-Andalus, but also the people who dwelled within the lands. Moors cheered Berengar's name as if he was a hero, while the Catholic Iberians cursed him to damnation with their malicious prayers to an absent God.

While the people of Iberia came to terms with the outcome of the centuries long Reconquista, Hasan sat back in the seat of the power of his newly established Empire. The Sultanate of Al-Andalus now held every bit of territory within the Iberian Peninsula, and though some regions were in open arms, most notably in small sections of Portugal and most of Spain. The restoration of Al-Andalus had been completed.

Of course, rather than mend the wounds that divided the population of this newfound Empire, Hasan was enjoying the lavish lifestyle that came with being an emperor alongside one of the men who had made it entirely possible. With a wine filled chalice in one hand, and a cigar in another, Hasan celebrated his victory alongside the German Field Marshal who had aided him in his efforts.

"General Adelbrand, I can't say how much you have helped me in this war. Reports from the front lines say that the last resistance in Andorra has fallen, and the nobles in charge have surrendered their territory to Al-Andalus. Though we may deal with some minor rebellions in the near future, we can successfully say that our goals have been accomplished. How can I ever repay you, and your Kaiser, for that matter?"

Adelbrand took a sip of the fortified wine as he dwelled on the subject at hand. His mind had previously been more occupied with the stabilization of the region, knowing full well that his Kaiser would command him to stay until the last vestige of rebellion had been snuffed out. He did not expect to be rewarded when his job was yet to be completed. Nevertheless, something immediately caught his interest and thus he voiced his desires.

"I understand that you have given a particularly large Villa on the beaches of Gibraltar to my Kaiser. I myself would not mind a coastal estate, perhaps in Portugal? As for the Kaiser's demands, all he asks is open access through the strait of Gibraltar and that you allow us to build a naval port in the area. We will be happy to lease the land from you, if that is what you desire."

Hasan was in a rather generous mood and thought little of this demand. Thus, he simply nodded his head with a wide grin on his face before nonchalantly agreeing to the request.

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