Eagle Byzantium

In the 1104th year of the Christian Era, spring bloomed from the snow and buds of winter, and the Anatolian plateau was once again covered with green meadows, colorful gardens, and small lakes in the oasis. After the ice was lifted, the corpses of livestock and people from Danishmund and Sagittus that had died last year began to decay and disintegrate rapidly, nourishing bright and shining flowers, and the clouds shone like scattered pearls in the blue sky. .

In the palace of Tarsus that continues to expand and become larger and larger, Caesar Anna is wearing a purple robe and holding a golden staff to handle numerous files. The fresh spring breeze blows from the lush woodland leading to St. Paul's New Port, and the brand-new St. Paul's Church The nightingale flying from the steeple cross will pass through the pillars and stone windows, land on Caesar's table and sip water, but it must always be on guard against the attacks of the two pet cats.

In her spare time, Anna Doukas would walk to the terrace and look at the newly built "Agallon Palace" (Mrs. Shahnameh's residence), "Calle Adio Palace" (Mrs. Ingrina), "Danish Palace" (the residence of the prince's elegant wife Florina), and the newly completed "South Fehong Palace", where her sister Dido has just moved in.

These small palaces are part of the palace of Tarsus. Most of them are large residences made of limestone. Inside are quiet courtyards with stone pines, champagne trees or citrus trees, as well as hot springs and The small bathroom has a wall without large windows, facing the newly restored "Ancient Roman Avenue of Tarsus". On the periphery of the avenue are more small houses, where most of the officers, engineers, and military personnel who serve the country live. Craftsmen, merchants and officials.

Among the bustling markets, churches and business houses after the revival, the widened and dredged river meanders through, dyeing the city a golden color in the sunset. In the fields and farms farther away, there are colorful tent camps of river workers' groups. There are a lot of people living there, struggling to connect several rivers.

In the reed field at the mouth of the city of Zephyrim, the restored stone gate of Cleopatra (where Cleopatra once went ashore to meet Antony) looked like a white sesame seed in the eyes of Anna who looked far away. General. In the future, a lighthouse will be erected next to this stone gate as the landmark of New Port.

Since Anna's return, the 40,000 residents of Tarsus (the city's population increased rapidly) finally felt relieved. They put on beautiful clothes one after another, faced the bright spring light, and walked along the river embankment and Have a picnic in the woods.

Sometimes after nightfall, Anna, Florina, Hertomia and others would play two games of "bridge" in the palace. The cards were printed with a new printing press, and Gawain was responsible for setting the rules. Everyone had a great time playing Lehu is indeed a great tool for killing time. Also sometimes Inglina and Qise will join in. Now the widow keeps complimenting Anna and begins to know how to lose cards skillfully. The main purpose is to introduce advanced Angora sheep to Calle Adio Castle, hoping to expand the wool The weaving industry would otherwise have allowed the Pauline synagogues and towns to rob huge profits.

Amid the fierce card games and the women's conversations, the situation on the northern front of Anatolia suddenly became tense.

The great Earl Mero had already commanded the troops that controlled Bramson, Monomachus, Birel, Orson and other generals. They arrived in the valley under the stone wall of Amasya and established an offensive. City camp.

The battle flag of the Black Madonna was flying on the top of the city. General Theodoro stood there, overlooking the bag-shaped valley, with the turbid yellow river passing through it, and there were groups of Tarsus soldiers on both sides. Holding various bright flags, with the drumming and the melodious sound of the recorder, they slowly and steadily advanced, "It seems to be Gawain's main force?"

After hearing the questions from his staff, Theodoro squinted his eyes and saw that in the dusty area behind the enemy, many Bactrian camels and Bithynian cattle began to pull various vehicles and tied-up equipment. There were already soldiers on the mountain. The earth was excavated on the hill and construction of gun emplacements began.

In the distance, you can still see the crimson tent.

"After a few days, you will see how the enemy fires... you will understand." Theodoro squeezed his sweaty palms and said in a calm voice.

Three days later, the sound of giant siege guns shook the entire Amasya Valley.

Moreover, a large group of enemies began to move along the east side of the Harris River. Depending on the situation, they wanted to avoid the city of Amasya and return to Pravel, and they continued to have fierce conflicts with Trabzon's Peasant and Cavalry Regiment. fight.

"With this kind of cannon, there is no doubt that Gawain personally came to attack Amasya. Once this place is lost, Gawain can rush into my base. Tell David, the builder, to send troops to help me defend."

In the city of Kutaisi, David, the builder, who received the "urgent military information" from the old general, threw the letter on the reading table and said "ridiculous" disapprovingly.

"A few stone bullets came flying from nowhere, and they shouted that the ones attacking the city on the other side were the main force of Gawain... My uncle is also the lion of Trabzon, a general who has spent half his life in the military. Why is he so mentally weak now? I was asked to personally take all the royal legions and Cuman cavalry across the sea to reinforce him. I had more than 10,000 elite troops, but I didn't dare to fight in the field with Gawain's siege army. I only shouted that Gawain's main force was coming, Gawain's main force was coming. I just want to protect the city of Amasya."

Tutor Holy Oak George came over and said, "Amasya City is indeed very important."

"If Gawain hadn't conquered Prusa, it would have been very important. But now Amasya is no longer so important. On the contrary, I had previously suggested that my uncle should simply abandon this place and Chaldia, retreat back to the Pontus Mountains, and defend the pass with natural barriers. Even if Gawain rushed in, he could only slowly nibble along the plains that stretched out in a straight line, and his military advantage could not be brought into play. But he ignored me at all." David was angry, thinking that it was too regrettable that the other party did not understand his strategy.

"Then, what about asking Emperor John to send troops?"

"My intelligence network said that John actually went to Ragusa to negotiate with Rome and the Venetians, asking for arbitration from the Patriarch of Rome, or reinforcements from Western mercenaries, but asking not to let Gawain cross the Sea of ​​Marimara. Another ridiculous guy." David's tone was full of disdain and contempt. His heart was now faintly heavy, and his eyes were fixed on the sand table of Greater Armenia, Shirvan, Alan (Eastern Georgia) and Georgia.

Due to the aggressive mentality of the young man, he provoked Gawain too early, and now he couldn't help but feel a little nervous and afraid - he knew that Gawain's most elite brigades were gathered near Melitene, "I always feel that Gawain is going to attack me directly."

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"Then we can't support Amasya?"

"There is only one table of banquets, but there are guests who can fill two tables. Now the initiative is in Gawain's hands." The young king sighed.