The Sultan and the Mysterious Talking Parrot
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The Sultan and the Mysterious Talking Parrot
One day, Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent decided to take a break from ruling his vast empire. He invited his trusted advisors and officials to the palace gardens for a day of leisure and relaxation. To entertain them, the Sultan brought out his prized possession: a rare and beautiful parrot that, according to legend, could speak several languages.
The Sultan addressed his guests proudly. “This parrot is no ordinary bird! It can converse like a scholar, solve riddles, and even recite poetry! Watch and be amazed.”
The advisors clapped politely, but deep down, they were skeptical. The Sultan turned to the parrot and said, “Recite some poetry for us, noble parrot.”
The parrot stared at him blankly and squawked, “Give me a fig, and I’ll think about it!”
The crowd burst into laughter, but the Sultan was embarrassed. He handed the bird a fig and said, “Now, recite some poetry.”
The parrot swallowed the fig, fluffed its feathers, and said, “Roses are red, violets are blue, the Sultan is kind, and figs are delicious too!”
The crowd roared with laughter, and even the Sultan couldn’t help but chuckle. “Fine, you clever bird! Let’s see how smart you really are. Tell me, how do I ensure my empire remains prosperous?”
The parrot replied, “Taxes, my Sultan! Raise taxes!”
The Sultan narrowed his eyes. “You’re not wrong… but that’s a boring answer. Let’s try something else. Tell me, parrot, who in this palace is the wisest?”
The parrot tilted its head, looked around, and loudly declared, “The royal chef!”
Everyone gasped, and the Sultan asked, “The chef? Why him?”
The parrot chirped, “Because no one dares to argue with someone who controls the food!”
The Sultan burst into laughter and said, “You’ve got a point there, bird. But enough with your tricks. Tell me, who is the greatest ruler in the world?”
The parrot paused dramatically, looked the Sultan in the eye, and said, “I am.”
The entire court froze in shock, wondering how the Sultan would react to such insolence. But after a moment, the Sultan threw his head back and laughed louder than anyone. “A bird with this much audacity deserves to rule! Let it be known that from this day forth, this parrot shall be the honorary governor of the palace aviary!”
And so, the parrot became a legend in the Ottoman court, known not only for its sharp wit but also for its uncanny ability to talk its way into figs and fame.
What do you think? A little playful humor from the palace life of the Ottoman Empire! π
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