Eagle Byzantium

As a result, Andodat reached into the document box and touched it. Only half a roll of kraft paper was left, and there was not much ink left. He told Gawain the situation, and the self-proclaimed Grand Duke thought about it and said, "Okay, keep it as brief as possible - be humble in everything and don't be disobedient Parents, please live a solitary study life and pay more attention to your health. As I said before, although there is spring water imported from water pipes in the palace, try to boil it and drink it - well, that's all. Take care, I Your patronage, presented by your knights."

Then, Gawain looked at the letter that the other party had prepared, dipped his finger in the ink pad, and pressed it on. His thumb was very big, so he believed that the recipient could easily explain it.

When the morning sun shone in the quiet valley, a Tecopo soldier walked up to the high rocks and blew a melodious horn. The soldiers in the entire camp stood up in order, even those with simple clothes and armor who came to join the army temporarily. The Greek civilian army also formed a team to follow. They marched along the mountains day after day. , the old and weak voluntarily withdrew after receiving Gawain's severance payment. The remaining adults and veterans, guided by the "Red Hand Cross Sword" battle flag, avoided Reggio's castle and suddenly appeared in Cala. Bria is sandwiched between the Tyrrhenian Sea and the mountains on the western coast, and is rapidly advancing towards the north.

In a valley on the west side of Taranto, a hundred Norman knights with their spears straightened were instantly defeated like a formation of more than 500 Greek rebels. "The Saracen Mercenary Commander" Galcuba rode wildly, The desperadoes and rabble he recruited followed closely behind, running all over the mountains and plains. Soon the horn sounded - the Calabrian light cavalry team that had detoured over there also rushed down with a roar, chasing these weak defeated soldiers with swords. .

A group of captives were brought in front of the Norman Earl Humphrey. The other party looked at these dark-skinned people with hatred and contempt. Some were Greek farmers and some were descendants of mixed Saracens. "What makes you dare to throw down the farm tools and pick up the dung shovels?" Weapons to fight against the Norman warriors?"

"The Roman emperor sent an archduke to kill us. They promised us official positions and trophies." A prisoner replied.

"What Romans? They are just weak and despicable Greeks who specialize in secret tricks. Their emperor handed over the women in the palace to eunuchs who were neither men nor women. Sometimes he also handed over the army to eunuchs. This grand duke I'm afraid that's the case too." Harvey's sarcastic words caused the knights behind him to laugh heartily.

Then, several Calabrian soldiers raised their axes and executed the prisoners of war one by one. "We will show no mercy to the rebellious villages and tribes. Gentlemen, the treasures that you failed to plunder in Amalfi due to various opportunities will be Get it from the Greeks right away, that's what we have been doing for hundreds of years anyway." After finishing speaking, Harvey waved his hand, and the knight holding the flag waved the count's battle flag, leading the team to march southward. .

About four days later, the Humphrey detachment continued to advance for sixty kilometers, massacring all the Greek villages and towns in front of them, and creating many no-man's lands. The Humphrey detachment was camping, preparing to capture Gawain's "Red Hands Dalian Company" "The decisive battle, when a light cavalry messenger rushed over angrily, "A large group of rebels with red hand cross sword flags appeared in Blangado on the southwest side of Lucania!"

Just as Haverley squinted his eyes and thought, another messenger cavalry rushing from the south also handed over news about Reggio City, "The situation in the south is corrupt, and rebellions have broken out in about hundreds of villages and towns. Many rebels After planning to attack Reggio City, they were attacked by the count commander and fled a lot."

"Then we will turn back to Brangado. This is the enemy's strategy to attack from the east and attack the west. They will go along the Gulf of Naples to rescue Amalfi." After making the judgment, Humphrey immediately changed the direction of the attack.

But then, many knights from Calabria and Sicily, most of whom were Roger's subordinates, expressed dissatisfaction, "The rebels are ravaging our territory and hometown, why did you, Count, tell us to gallop in the opposite direction?" ?”

It took a lot of effort for Haverley to convince these three hundred knights. Fortunately, they and the servants of Calabrian soldiers were all on horseback, so they were very fast.

However, after arriving in Blangado, they only captured a few stragglers of the Greek rebels. Before they were executed, they confessed: This team is indeed the main force of Stephen Gawain Russell, who is heading towards Afghanistan. March on Malfi City!

"Bastard, a bunch of mud-legged rabbits." Havery also lost patience. In the current season, cold air is blowing, many rebels are making trouble in their hometowns in the rear, and Gawain is heading towards Amalfi again. He Something of a dilemma.

Soon, news came again: "A large number of rebels" also carrying red-handed cross-sword flags began to attack the city of Trunpusa on the western coast of Calabria. The leader claimed to be the empire's "Lombard Company Ako" His Excellency Metzchos, Commander of Nice”.

Haverley remembered that the Greek leader he had just executed had the title of "Glorious White-robed Noble of Lucania". His previous title was "The Captain of the Wild Badger Company who fought for Princess Anna", and he had the title of "Corinthian and White Robe Noble". "Captain of the Glorious Company of the Double Eagles of Thebes", and "Sword-bearing Nobles of the Holy Blood Company from Glamorgan"...

Then the Norman Earl felt a little confused and collapsed. This messy title and compiled information was like a giant squid monster in the sea, constantly spitting out endless ink and smoke, making people dizzy.

"A standard Greek Byzantine trick!" Harfly held his head and shouted angrily, "Let my lance smash everything."

So, after the Norman detachment made a circle, it ran towards Amalfi again. The complaints became louder and louder, but Harfly gritted his teeth to suppress the dissatisfaction in the team.

On the other hand, the number of Greeks who fell behind was increasing, so much so that Count Harfly was too lazy to accept and execute them: they could escape to the valley or the woods if they wanted.

But two days later, on a hill, he seemed to encounter the main force of the enemy. About two or three hundred Greek archers in scarlet clothes suddenly attacked the rear guard baggage team of Harfly's detachment. They were very orderly. After pouring a few rounds of bows and arrows, they fled in small groups.

Cautious Harfly handed the flag to a subordinate and asked him to lead 20 knights to chase and scout. As a result, after the Normans chased for several miles, they found a broken bridge on the river, and the Byzantine army was nowhere to be found. It was obvious that they had fled to the hidden places around. There were cliffs and jungles here, which were very suitable for infantry hiding and ambushing. Therefore, the Norman scouts did not dare to go too deep and retreated.

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"What, that group of people went to the east side of Lucania again, are they going to attack Taranto? This black squid!" Harfly was full of resentment.