Crusader Kings: Prisoners of War

Without delving into why Ivar paid attention to the mobilization of the Roman army, it was normal for both sides to be a little defensive during this period.

After thinking about it, Orville answered the other party truthfully: "I am indeed planning to transfer part of the army. According to the plan, I may return to Rome and then serve in Egypt."

"Egypt? I heard from your people that Egypt is a place to get luxury goods. There are many goods circulating there. It is a rich and prosperous country, is that right?" During this time, Ivar made up for his general knowledge of the Mediterranean world. Knowledge, now Orville said that he could probably have an idea of ​​the outline.

"That's true. Spices, silks, gems, pearls and other things are imported from Egypt's customs. In addition, there is also a lot of food here. Generally speaking, it is a quite wealthy place."

Ivar didn't think much about it and said directly to Orville: "Then I have a proposal. When you return to Rome, please take me and some of my brothers with you. You have promised us before to provide us with resources to explore the south. opportunity, can you fulfill your promise to us now?”

"Actually, it's not impossible, but I want to know the reason. What makes you so anxious?"

"I abide by the agreement and asked my soldiers to stop plundering your coastline, but their income will drop sharply. Before they have any objections, I need to find a good way to make money for them. This is very realistic. I can't let people lose their minds. If these people leave me and become pirates again, I think it will be a trouble for you. "

Orville had given them a subsidy before, but to be honest, it was not enough. It could only be said to be a consolation money. It was almost dispensable to these people, but the landlord's family did not have it either. There was no food left, and Orville had no money to support thousands more strong Viking men.

Therefore, Ivar's request is very realistic. Once his family cannot provide benefits to these pirates, sooner or later these pirates will lose their restraint and return to their old business. This situation is indeed troublesome for Orville.

After thinking about it, Orville replied: "I will arrange a few more bounties as a reward for your loyalty, but it is best not to count on the amount. Before I get the allocation from the central empire, I can only use my personal savings to subsidize you." , and you ask to go to the south with me. Whether you are exploring, looking for business opportunities, or simply wanting to see the world, that’s okay, but the number of people can’t be too many. Hundreds or thousands of people is the limit I can accept, and you can’t. It’s too far out of our sight.”

If there were too many people, Orville would be afraid that he wouldn't be able to restrain the other party. But if there were fewer people, it wouldn't matter. He should just take the foreign guests on a trip.

Ivar was satisfied with this answer: "No problem, we can accept these conditions. I estimate that at most there are only six or seven hundred people willing to go to the Mediterranean with me. After all, this is a completely unknown situation for us. No. Do you know how much profit there is? When do you plan to set off?"

"Just for the recent period, please be patient and wait. You can mobilize manpower almost as soon as you go back."

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Time advanced to May, and the letter of appointment from the central empire finally came out. It was basically what Orville, Tiya, and Vespa had agreed upon in private letters.

The Governor of the Gallic Province of Lugden was replaced by a close associate of Vespa. There was no big problem with his ability. His previous governance reputation was also quite good, so there shouldn't be anything wrong going there.

The governor of Britain was replaced by Belisarius, whom Orville strongly recommended, and the emperor acquiesced to Orwell's tinkering with the bureaucracy, which remained largely unchanged.

Orville and Tia were asked to return to Rome. Vespa made it clear in his private letter to Orville that the results of their work were quite good this time, and Vespa also wanted to publicize and make a triumphant return. The ceremony is not over, it is almost the highest honor in a general's military career.

After confirming that he will return to Rome, Orville can rest assured to make personnel arrangements.

Generally speaking, Orville left almost half of his team on the British side this time - the Ninth Legion [Spain], most of the staff and secretaries, Belisarius, Procopius, Rollo and his employees soldiers.

There was no need for Jeanne to follow Orville back to Rome, so she did not follow him and continued to stay locally as a diplomat and propaganda ambassador. The remaining Gallic forces wanted to follow Orville to Rome to see if there was any chance. It was available, but Orville refused lightly.

He returned to Rome to show off the empire's military power, not to drag a large group of barbarians into the city to see the world. There are enough people in his team now. He and the Gallic nobles have nothing to do with each other, so there is no need to think about it. To make a profit for the other party.

The team returning to Rome this time probably included these people: Orville himself, Tia, Domitia, Tia's good friend Princess Berenice of Palphi, Stilicho, Trajan, Ptolemy, Alfred De and Orville's own privately organized half-leg army, the Palfi auxiliary army that was going to follow them back to Palfi, and some "non-staff personnel".

Ivar will go to the south with them in person, while his brothers will stay in the north in Dublin to take charge of the overall situation. They will be accompanied by about five hundred Viking warriors. Orville tentatively counts them as auxiliary troops.

After Cu Chulainn escaped from the war in the lowlands, he also asked to follow Orville to Rome to see the world. Orville would definitely welcome such a talent who was alone, had high martial arts value and basically had integrity.

Another person worth mentioning is Astolfo, who was still wandering in Scotland (Caledonia) in the north. After hearing that Orville was going to resign as governor and leave temporarily, he immediately ran from the wilderness of the north to the governor's mansion and asked Orville to take him with him.

As a barbarian prince, his identity is quite sensitive. If no one introduces him, it is definitely not easy for him to move around the empire casually, so Astolfo asked Orville to help him solve his identity problem so that he could take a walk around the Roman Empire.

This matter is more or less risky. Orville will have to take responsibility if there is a problem. However, Astolfo helped Orville communicate with the barbarians in the north, making Orville owe him a favor. Orville could not refuse such a reasonable request, so he agreed directly.

To be honest, even without permission, a talented person like Astolfo could still come and go freely within the empire. Customs in this era could only have this thing, and the national borders were completely blurred, and could not stop people like Astolfo at all.